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First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality

Amira McKeeMarch 31, 2020April 18, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 31, 2020April 18, 20201

In accordance with Boone County Health Department’s social distancing guidelines, Columbia Public School (CPS) students began their first day of online learning using virtual study...

Students sew surgical masks to donate to healthcare facility amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Amira McKeeMarch 30, 2020April 18, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 30, 2020April 18, 20200

As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, there has been a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical masks, gowns and face guards....

CPS considers commissioning new road out North parking lot

Amira McKeeMarch 29, 2020March 31, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 29, 2020March 31, 20200

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is considering commissioning an additional exit from the North Parking Lot to Peachtree Drive, an idea that began in 2014. CPS Public...

Youth vote, media comprehension impact Missouri Primary

Anna XuMarch 23, 2020March 24, 2020

by Anna XuMarch 23, 2020March 24, 20200

People young and old express their thoughts on the impacts of social media and other media platforms in education during election season....

Local places of worship cancel, adjust services

Ryan ChoeMarch 23, 2020April 18, 2020

by Ryan ChoeMarch 23, 2020April 18, 20200

At least 25 places of worship in Columbia, MO announced on their online websites that they postponed services due to the health and safety concerns...

CPS suspends school amid COVID-19 concerns

Anna XuMarch 17, 2020April 18, 2020

by Anna XuMarch 17, 2020April 18, 20202

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) won’t be in session tomorrow and won’t reopen until April 13 at the earliest; however, this 26-day cancellation may change depending...

Administration to enforce new sanitation polices among Global Village booths

Amira McKeeMarch 13, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 13, 20201

Today’s Global Village has a bit of a twist thanks to health concerns stemming from COVID-19. RBHS principal Jacob Sirna sent an email at 1:08...

RBHS Model United Nations team competes in MIZMUN conference

Amira McKeeMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020

by Amira McKeeMarch 3, 2020March 3, 20200

The RBHS Model United Nations (MUN) Team competed in its second tournament of the year, the first ever University of Missouri Model United Nations Tournament...

Sediment flow causes water discoloration

Anna XuFebruary 27, 2020March 19, 2020

by Anna XuFebruary 27, 2020March 19, 20200

Assistant Principal Tim Baker said sediment flow discolored water from clear to yellow and misty. He said while students should avoid drinking this water, the...

Courtwarming Week set for Feb. 24-27

Ryan ChoeFebruary 24, 2020March 2, 2020

by Ryan ChoeFebruary 24, 2020March 2, 20200

Ryan Choe outlines the plan for Courtwarming week from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28 at RBHS, interviewing members of the RBHS student council....

Media Center offers rewards through ‘Read a Latte’ program

Amira McKeeFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020

by Amira McKeeFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 20200

Students who check out books from the RBHS Media Center in the month of February may enter into a raffle to win a free drink...

Teachers prepare for SRG

Anna XuFebruary 21, 2020March 19, 2020

by Anna XuFebruary 21, 2020March 19, 20200

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is reforming its grading system to move toward Standards-Referenced Grading (SRG), Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman said. While CPS elementary and middle...

Administration changes district funded ACT policy, date

Isaac YontzFebruary 18, 2020February 20, 2020

by Isaac YontzFebruary 18, 2020February 20, 20200

The mandatory Columbia Public Schools (CPS) funded American College Test (ACT) will take place Feb. 25, more than a month earlier than last year's testing...

Vandalism creates unprecedented cost

Amira McKeeFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020

by Amira McKeeFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 20200

Repeated vandalism in school bathrooms, particularly boys’ bathrooms, forced RBHS to spend more than $10,000 on labor and materials to replace and repair damaged property,...

Marketing project creates renewed interest in food sale policy

Will CoverJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 2020

by Will CoverJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 20201

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...

CPS Online observes highest enrollment since founding

Amira McKeeJanuary 15, 2020January 15, 2020

by Amira McKeeJanuary 15, 2020January 15, 20200

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Online ended the year with the highest ever semester course completion rate with more than 900 total course requests, more than...

CPS to offer students associate degrees through ‘High School 2.0’

Amira McKeeJanuary 7, 2020January 9, 2020

by Amira McKeeJanuary 7, 2020January 9, 20201

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) high school students will be able to earn a free associates degree by the end of their four years as a...

Materials delay construction at North and East entrances

Anna XuJanuary 6, 2020January 28, 2020

by Anna XuJanuary 6, 2020January 28, 20200

Construction at the North and East entrances were supposed to finish by “late fall,” RBHS principal Jacob Sirna said. This estimate, which was already delayed...

Congress allocates $25 million toward gun violence research

Maddie MarreroDecember 20, 2019January 7, 2020

by Maddie MarreroDecember 20, 2019January 7, 20200

Congress allocates over 25 million dollars in funds to research gun violence in the United States....

Media Center hosts month-long relaxation initiative ‘De-Stress December’

Amira McKeeDecember 3, 2019December 3, 2019

by Amira McKeeDecember 3, 2019December 3, 20191

The RBHS Media Center will host an interactive yoga program for the second day of the month-long relaxation initiative, “De-Stress December,” at 8:30 a.m tomorrow....

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