Swearing seen as unprofessional in school setting, aids pain tolerance
Economics and business teacher Susan Lidholm said for her Investments 101 class she was previewing the movie “The Wizard of Lies,” a biopic about former...
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CPS must adopt pass/fail grading system for the well-being of students
In this time of crisis from COVID-19, it’s imperative educators put the well-being of students above homework and grades, just as they did by closing...
That’s debatable: Should Disney stop producing live-action remakes?
Disney has been remaking original animated films such as "The Lion King" and "Mulan" in a live-action style, inciting controversy among fans....
Black History Mobile Museum 101 comes to RBHS
Around 10 RBHS classes attended a display from the Black History 101 Mobile Museum in the Performing Arts Center Lobby throughout the school day March...
A Q&A with Teresa Brooks, the first female student body president at RBHS
Teresa Brooks, who works at the University of Missouri hospital system in patient access and revenue, was the first female student body president at RBHS....
Housing reparations necessary to counteract redlining, institutionalized racism
Housing has been the most egregious instance of discrimination in America's economy, with a 32.5% gap in homeownership between black and white Americans. This in...
Science Olympiad takes second at Regionals
RBHS Science Olympiad competed at the Regional Competition Feb. 22 at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo. To accomodate a large number...
US meddling in the Middle East increases instability, terrorism
Although the aim to stop global terrorism must inarguably be a goal of the U.S., the War on Terror and U.S. engagement in the Middle...
In Venezuela, economic sanctions bring human suffering
Although the goal of sanctions is to remove Maduro from office for his human rights abuses, they tragically only increase the suffering of the Venezuelan...
Deadline for FOLIO magazine submissions nears
The deadline for FOLIO, a fine arts magazine produced annually by RBHS, is Feb. 13. Submissions can include any creative work, such as digital artwork...
Further legislation paramount for eliminating workplace discrimination
52% of LGBTQ people in the U.S. live in states where they can be fired, harassed, passed over for a job or otherwise discriminated against...
Rising student loan debt places undue burden on low-income, minority Americans
To truly provide equal opportunity to Americans as they enter adulthood, the U.S. federal government should provide scholarships to make college free for all low-income...
MSU educates students on Islam through annual Fast-a-thon
The RBHS Muslim Student Union (MSU) held their annual Fast-a-thon after school Jan. 28. Although not required, the club encouraged students to fast from dawn...
Marketing project creates renewed interest in food sale policy
After months of preparation, the Business Principles classes opened their bakeries Dec. 11-12 during lunch. The event served as one of five throughout the year...
StuCo to hold seventh annual Hot Chocolooza
Student Council (StuCo) will hand out free hot chocolate in North and Main commons after school today, Jan. 10. StuCo holds the event, Hot Chocolooza,...
That’s debatable: Is Apple better than Android?
Although Apple initially dominated the smart phone market with its iPhone, recently Android products have flooded the marketplace to compete with Apple. In this article,...
Which Smart Mouth pizza are you? Take this quiz to find out
Since its addition to lunches last year, Smart Mouth pizza has been one of the most popular lunch-time choices for students. While you might know...
Counseling requires Scoir for transcript submissions to colleges
RBHS seniors must submit transcript requests through Scoir, a college admissions website, regardless of the platform on which one is applying. The school had this...
Boys’ soccer vies for ultimate prize
A gaggle of players congregates by one of the goals. Some rocket shots at the net; some juggle a ball using their feet; two use...