Creations under quarantine
Almost immediately after the cancellation of in-seat school, I began to lose track of time and the date, barely getting the rest of my assignments...
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Theater department to present ‘Leaving Iowa’ tonight
After months of preparation, RBHS Theater department will present its spring play, “Leaving Iowa,” in the Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, 21 and...
I keep losing my s***
Losing object is a common occurrence for many people because they are forgetful. But what if there was another, more magical reason?...
Social media’s falsified depiction of natural beauty cultivates damaging mindsets
I have a responsibility as a photographer to stop supporting acne stigmas by editing out the pimples in senior photos or family photos, but everyday...
Grades, scores create heavy weight for students
Each semester ends with the arrival of a fateful white envelope concealing a grade report in the mail. Some celebrate its contents while others grimace...
Personalities in people tie to pet preferences
There are dog people, and there are cat people, each with their own different personalities. Either way, animals are terrific friends for all to have....
RBHS theater posts ‘Leaving Iowa’ announces cast
Casting for “Leaving Iowa” went up outside the performing arts classroom Friday morning, Dec. 20. The story centers around a middle-aged writer named Don Browning...
America needs more unity, less division
Division concerning political beliefs in the United States has been a problem since the drafting of the constitution; however, it has increased substantially in recent...
Marching band is a performing art, not a sport
Football. Baseball. Basketball. Marching band. Which of these words does not belong? The answer is obvious, marching band, as it is not a sport....
DBRL offers content through video streaming services ‘Kanopy’, ‘Hoopla’
Through on-demand video streaming services such as Kanopy and Hoopla, Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL) offers an abundance of films, television shows and documentaries to...
Bruin Bear: Showtime Shenanigans
Bruin Bear experiences shenanigans due to inclement weather, days of school not in session and lots of snow....
As I doze into sleepless slumber
The dream I most vividly remember happened early this year when I was napping in the glorious, sun-lit afternoon. With no major errands to run...
Boys’ swim, dive team compete in state championship
On Nov. 15 and 16, the RBHS boys' swimming and diving team competed in Class 2 State Championships in St. Peter’s....
Bruin Bear: Textbook trouble
"Textbooks stink; I just use Wikipedia." "You're a terrible student."...
Football loses regular-season finale heading into district tournament
After a proud 7-0 conclusion to the first quarter, the Bruins soon lost their competitive edge against Francis Howell High School after an intense three...
Gluttony consumes all
My insatiable need for food consumes me every day. I hunger to indulge in a feast as the thought of being full gnaws and churns...
CAI hosts 28th annual India Nite
Dancers glided across the stage, their carefully choreographed movements synchronized with the beat of the music, for India Nite....
Booths galore
Leaving one’s wallet behind would be the greatest shame at Roots N Blues. Various vendors, booths and tents line the grassy plains of Steven’s Lake...