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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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Biased data exacerbates racial inequalities

Emma Stefanutti December 26, 2020
One field that has taken advantage of technology’s efficiency and objectivity is the policing and criminal justice system. In recent years, law enforcement has increasingly used big data and AI to ‘predict’ crimes before they occur, according to the National Institute of Justice. This practice is known as predictive policing.
Close up photo of man hands typing on laptop. Photo from envato elements.

Internet error message prevents students from using Google search engine

Audrey Novinger December 23, 2019
Students at all four Columbia Public Schools (CPS) high schools received intermittent error messages when using their school-issued laptops through the filtering system iboss to access Google Chrome off of CPS WiFi beginning Nov. 12. 
Four freshmen stand immersed in their phones. Photo by Inyoung Kim

Young children should be kept away from technology

Inyoung Kim December 20, 2019
Generation Z is a young generation that grew alongside technology, unlike previous. The generation has and will continue the usage of technology because of their environment, but to what extent?
CNC Laser cutting of metal, modern industrial technology. Small depth of field. Warning - authentic shooting in challenging conditions. Photo from Envato Elements.

Machine learning fuels fun, innovation, crime

James Glaser November 22, 2019
Machine learning is a radical, relatively new technology and we are dealing with all the fun, innovation, trials and tribulations that come with that.
RBHS students use their phones during a lunch period.

Students struggle with over attachment to smartphones

Katie Whaley December 16, 2018

Instead of studying for her chemistry test, junior Sam Pokharel was watching “Grey’s Anatomy.” On the surface, the sight of seeing the junior engrossed in the screen of her laptop may bring about...

Librarian Jill Macy pushes a book cart down a quiet aisle of Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL). Very few students wer present Wednesday night, Sept. 19, at DBRL.  Photo by Sophie Eaton.

Libraries strive to serve evolving community needs

Ji-Sung Lee October 5, 2018
With constantly innovated technologies, re-thinking library spaces is certainly in the near future.
Many RBHS students spend time during the day on the social media site Instagram. Recently several specific hashtags have been banned. Photo by Mikaela Acton.

Troubles of a social media centered life

Jordyn Thompson October 4, 2018
Young adults, especially those still figuring out their identity, can become too obsessed with comparing themselves to others on social media.
Feature photo by Rachael Erickson.

Fixing fights over phones isn’t effective

Rachael Erickson May 9, 2018

Around mid-February, I got into a fight with one of my closest friends. It all happened over Snapchat, after a disappointment-fueled spiral on a bus full of debate kids, illuminated only by red emergency...

Early exposure to technology inhibits development

Nikol Slatinska March 26, 2018
Despite its prevalence, excessive use of electronics can lead to delayed advancement of interpersonal skills in children.
Check out and go: Sophomore Layla Kheiralla checks out a laptop from media specialist Beth Hempke Shapiro. The Media Center uses an electronic inventory system in an attempt to combat annual damages to media equipment.

Student help desk to come to Columbia Public Schools

Grace Dorsey December 20, 2017
In an upcoming program, students will act as the first-level technology help within each school’s media center. The option will count as a .5 elective credit.
Take paper out with the trash

Take paper out with the trash

Katie Whaley October 12, 2017
This year, school administrators provided each student with personal laptops, a daring move which should be implemented in all aspects of life.
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