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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

Bet Menen (10) working on homework in the Atrium.

The inevitability of high school stress

Multiple Authors May 24, 2019

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Photo illustration by George Fry

Hidden struggles that lie among us

Jordyn Thompson December 7, 2018
Everyone is going through different struggles in their lives, however one thing people have in common is keeping it inside.
Photo illustration by George Frey

Building a bridge between myself and my thoughts

Saly Seye December 6, 2018

The many-worlds theory asserts that there are infinite timelines in a massive multiverse, with a new timeline in an entirely different universe created with every single way our lives could’ve gone,...

Art by Valeria Velasquez

Coalition Checklist offers meaning, could employ revisions

Katie Whaley October 15, 2018
Gathering information about students’ relationships and mental well-being is crucial to better ensure mental wellness.
Darkness serves as guiding light

Darkness serves as guiding light

Rochita Ghosh April 7, 2018

While writing this essay, I have the words and voice of Chester Bennington flowing through my ears. I used to listen to the songs of his band, Linkin Park, on repeat during a time of darkness in my life,...

[Source: Lesley Thalhuber] Art by Kelsey Morgret

Outreach counselors offer hope, compassion, optimism to student body

Ji-Sung Lee November 16, 2017
Outreach counselors provide responsive services to students, parents and staff to foster good mental and behavioral health.
Clubs aim to spread healthy habits

Clubs aim to spread healthy habits

Siena Juhlin October 31, 2017
RBHS hosts a number of clubs dedicated to wellness. They include, but aren't limited to, the Hope Club, the Key Club and Future Medical Professionals Society.
Maya Bell

Need for comfort from phones brings depression alongside

Katie Whaley September 29, 2017
New findings say people who use their cell phones excessively could experience more psychological health issues than those who use their cellphones less.
Photo of counselor consulting with student

Students struggle with mental illnesses in schools

Kayla West May 16, 2017

Certain high school students like junior Nikki Briggs have experienced the negative effects of mental illness. During Briggs’ freshman year, it was hard for her to understand the disorder she was battling,...

Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Grace Vance April 30, 2017
In light of the recent deaths at Smith-Cotton High School, find out what preventative measures RBHS is doing to stop suicide and bullying.
Mental health survey allows opportunity for student help

Mental health survey allows opportunity for student help

Ann Fitzmaurice January 25, 2017

While each RBHS student is assigned to a guidance counselor, it still can be hard to reach out to those who don’t take the initiative to discuss how they’re feeling with an adult who can help. For...

Intense commitments drag students down

Intense commitments drag students down

Ji-Sung Lee January 2, 2017
Students must climb mountains of responsibilities. They will stumble and fall, there are ways to manage the stress.
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