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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

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RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday

RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday

Bailey Stover April 12, 2020
Even in the midst of a stay at home order and the coronavirus pandemic, RBHS comes together to wish its principal, Jacob Sirna, a happy birthday.
Art by Snowy Li

Online classes allow for procrastination, cheating

The Rock and Bearing News Staff January 14, 2020
Online classes provide a one-size fits all approach that does not cater to students. Companies such as Edgenuity and the University of Missouri K-12 use curriculum meant for the average student. Students who are ahead or behind the curve are an afterthought and subsequently robbed of individualized instruction.
A female student sitting at desk and typing on a laptop next to other students writing and working on laptops. Photo from Envato Elements

Students Manage Second Semester Stress

Audrey Novinger May 15, 2019
Second semester often creates hectic schedules loaded with school work and activities. However, students use different strategies to manage their stress.
Police investigate threatening bathroom wall graffiti (Updated)

Police investigate threatening bathroom wall graffiti (Updated)

Ann Fitzmaurice April 15, 2019
At approximately 12:15 p.m. today, a student reported threatening graffiti on one of the stall walls of a RBHS boys’ bathroom, according to a statement RBHS Principal Dr. Jennifer Rukstad emailed to teachers and parents.
School administrations vs. bullys

School administrations vs. bully’s

Jordyn Thompson April 12, 2019
From the documentary Bully on Netflix, Jordyn Thompson talks about the bullying stories of children.
School administrations vs. bullys

School administrations vs. bullys

Jordyn Thompson April 12, 2019
From the documentary Bully on Netflix, Jordyn Thompson talks about the bullying stories of children.
Fire department helps students out of stuck elevator

Fire department helps students out of stuck elevator

Emily Oba March 12, 2019
This morning, Tuesday, March 12 around 10:10 a.m. the fire department arrived responding to a call about two RBHS students stuck in the elevator by the math classrooms.
Universities manipulate students for profits

Universities manipulate students for profits

Jordyn Thompson December 10, 2018
For-profit universities that are making more profit by targeting students to increase their debt.
Photo by Emily Franke

CPS changes Algebra 1 course availability

Ji-Sung Lee December 9, 2018
As of the 2018-19 school year, sixth graders can no longer enroll in Algebra 1.
Art by Valeria Velasquez

Scoring high: test results continue to shape future

Emily Oba October 15, 2018
Although grades and test scores should not take control of a student’s life, they shouldn’t be dismissed completely.
Homeless Columbian James Allen sits on the corner of Broadway and 10th street in downtown Columbia asking for money. Photo by George Frey.

Columbia Public Schools opens eyes on homelessness

George Frey October 5, 2018

ALONE: Homeless senior citizen James Allan sits under the beating sun on the corner of 10th Street and Broadway, holding a sign which reads, ‘homeless please help,’ with a small plastic cup by his...

American students should not take education for granted

American students should not take education for granted

Katie Whaley September 26, 2018
Students in the United States should not take their education for granted.
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