Changes are coming to the End of Course (EOC) assessment program, according to an email sent by Nick Kremer, Columbia Public Schools coordinator of Language Arts for grades six through…
Director of the documentary “Bully” visits RBHS during True/False Film Festival. Subjects from the documentary hosted a Q&A session in the PAC after a screening of the movie during school…
Updated at 1:18 p.m. The Columbia Police Department has taken over the investigation of the situation that caused the lockdown, said Public Information Officer Latisha Stroer. RBHS administrators learned of a text…
Oftentimes a child will dig for buried treasure, pretending he is discovering gold. Although there are not many treasure chests around Columbia, there are similar boxes called geocaches. As GPS…
When a 30-year-old man approached her, senior Ngoc Tran tried not to respond. Skittish, the then-third grader ducked away when he talked to her and pinched her cheeks. After he…
When 14-year-old Tosha Meadows had to stay at the University of Missouri—Columbia Children’s Hospital four hours from her hometown of Anderson, Mo., her parents did not have to worry about…
The average high for this time of year is 55 degrees according to The Weather Channel. However, with the weather this week topping 80 degrees, problems are arising as temperatures…
“What’s on your mind?” Facebook prompted a 12-year-old girl in Minnesota in early 2011 before she posted her status. She typed her thoughts indicating she “hated” a hall monitor who…
Students won’t be in the wrong place at the wrong time. According to an email sent by Jennifer Mast, the assistant principal in charge of building operations, RBHS is adjusting…
During the summer Global Issues began planning to sponsor Choula A, a school in a Darfuri refugee camp in southeastern Chad known as Goz Amer. Through Darfur Dream Team, a…
While most people turn to the True/False Film Festival for entertainment, senior Savannah Everett, an AP Art student here, has a different goal. She organized for one of the movie…
My fingers traced a grin on my face. Smile. My forefinger rotated in a circle by my head. Wonder. I was silently talking — communicating with sign language. I first…
For many teenagers, getting their wisdom teeth out is a quick, if not painless, operation. However, for one 17-year-old Maryland girl, the simple procedure turned fatal. Last April Jenny Olenick…
Instead of having administrators hand down punishments alone, seniors Syed Ejaz and Rick Flinn spent six months researching ways for students to have a say in disciplinary actions. With the…
On average there are more than six million car accidents on the roads of the United States annually. Senior Kay Fischer has seen her share of these numbers; she’s been…
Eager to finish her art project, senior Paige Bocklage opened the cabinet where she was storing her unfinished ring. She glanced at the shelves, suddenly confused. Her ring was missing.…
In theory, it should have been a good day. It hadn’t sounded too bad when we first heard about it. A month ago, when my church gave us the opportunity…
Last year the robotics team attempted its first robot and qualified for national competetion after winning the Rookie award at regionals. This year, they hope to build upon the knowledge they gained last…
The Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition, in collaboration with local youth, hosted the 2012 Forum on Freedom. The event was Sunday, Jan. 22 from 2-4 p.m. in the Columbia…
A trip to Midway Truck Stop, 6401 Highway 40 West, had been an average outing for owner Joe Bechtold. Located just outside of Columbia, it held a diner, gas station…
Lying in families Cringing, senior Amelia Williams runs through her options. She can tell her dad the truth – that she doesn’t want to visit him because it will caused…
Around 900 girls stroll the hallways of RBHS each day, and about 78 percent – or 700 of them – are unhappy with their bodies, according to a study conducted…
In 1911 only 32 years had passed since Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb. It would be another 64 years until the first personal computer and yet another 93 years until…
Friendly Competition: Students compete on soccer teams created by Columbia Parks and Recreation. These teams provide a light-hearted yet competitive atmosphere. Minutes before the first half ended, junior Chris Scott’s…
The girls’ tennis team went undefeated, completing their 27-0 season with a state win. They took the championship title for singles matches Oct. 20. Securing their seventh state win, RBHS beat…
The first time I was told I was worth more dead, I shook it off. The second time, I rolled my eyes. By the third time, I was angry. “A…
On Oct. 5 girls’ golf won sectionals with a score of 333 points, qualifying for state for a second year in a row and setting a new school record for…
Senior Haley Canada could not reveal her secret —it directly contradicted her religion. Worried about being alienated, Canada was hesitant to announce to the world she is a lesbian. The…
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