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Students use habits to cope with pressure

Anjali Noel Ramesh • November 15, 2019

The quiet tap of a foot on the carpet floor or the quick movements of students shifting in their seats reveals a few ways students release pent-up energy during first hour. The classroom is humming with noise, the shuffling feet on the carpet and flipping papers contribute to the hum of background noise. These motions are not completely aimless, as they pertain to the feeling of minor agitation, also known as nervousness.

Mispronunciation causes insecurity, cultural names often take the blame

Ryan Choe • November 11, 2019

When people come across senior Yousef Binalsheikh’s (pronounced bin-al-shake) name, it can appear as an impossible tongue-twister. In Binalsheikh’s eyes, cases of other people butchering his name represent a linguistic and cultural bridge that spans from his home country of Saudi Arabia to the United States.

Planting her feet: woman advocates for wildlife sanctuary

Multiple Authors • November 7, 2019

Sutu Forte, a nature activist in Columbia, Mo., conducted a tree sit for eight days in protest of a new trail that would destroy a wildlife sanctuary her organization, It's Our Wild Nature, swore to protect. The city began construction on Monday and peacefully removed Forte from the tree on Tuesday.

Students interested in joining military after high school explore options

Maddie Orr • November 6, 2019

Many students decide to go into the military after school; exploring the many different routes. There are many benefits the military offers young recruits including free tuition for most post-secondary institutions. The process is long and difficult, but rewarding in the long run.

Decrease in mall activity leads to decline in teen jobs

Isabella Perkins • October 15, 2019

The decrease in mall activity across the United States has affected the amount of jobs and how often stores are visited within the Columbia Mall.

Financial obligations raise stakes for MSHSAA students

Bailey Stover • October 11, 2019

Clubs can have dues of up to $30 though not all organizations cost to join. For students who may not be able to afford the price of participation in clubs or athletics, various organizations offer opportunities to offset the costs.

Unbearable burden

Bailey Stover • October 8, 2019

Backpack weight proves detrimental for student health On a daily basis, senior Daniel White estimates his backpack weighs between 20 and 30 pounds and includes two composition notebooks, a folder, a binder,...

Food for thought

Audrey Novinger • October 4, 2019

Two lunch times exist at the high school level, but athletes and students with long days prefer the later B lunch to the earlier A lunch. In addition, students prefer consistency in their schedules as opposed to different lunches that alternate.

From the streets to the screen

Amira McKee • October 3, 2019

The evolution of activism, protest culture in American society While scrolling through Instagram feeds, tapping through Snapchat stories or fumbling through Facebook profiles, one can’t help but stumble...

Calvin Street Band captivates crowds

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

The Calvin Street Band greeted attentive audience members as they entered Roots-n-Blues-n-BBQ Saturday at the festival.

Partnership teaching shapes classrooms

Sarah Ding • September 19, 2019

Team-teaching is a concept important to the structure of the RBHS Civics Studies Department. Holly Kerns, an Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Composition teacher, works with AP U.S. teacher Kimberley Metcalf.

Freshmen adjust to transition from middle school to high school

Brandon Kim • September 14, 2019

The first weeks of school were a surprising experience for freshman Kevin Mao. He walked in the school’s main entrance, and the sheer number of people and the building’s size amazed him. Gentry Middle...

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