Q&A: Mystery author Michael Harvey
December 21, 2011 • Jerry Losos, Staff Reporter
English teacher Larry Forberg had a chance to bring in Chicago-area mystery writer and journalist Michael Harvey to speak with his students. Harvey’s debut novel was The Chicago Way. His most recent published novel is We All Fall Down. Clarion was there to videotape his talk with students. Read More →
RBHS gives back during the holidays
December 21, 2011 • Alleigh VandeMerkt, Editor-in-Chief
It’s easy to lose sight of all of the different ways that RB students and staff give back during the holidays. They give their time, their money, their used clothing, their ideas, and their passion. Clarion has put together a photoessay documenting the various charitable efforts started by... Read more »
Meet the Winter Art Show artists
December 20, 2011 • Madison Powers
Clarion’s recent Winter Quarterly hard copy featured a two-page spread related to the art presented at the annual Winter Art Show. Take a closer look in color at some of these pieces of art and read quotes from the artists themselves in our slideshow gallery. Did you participate in the show? ... Read more »
POINT: Apple throwing gives us a chance to stand up and be heard
December 20, 2011 • Renee Miedlar, Public Relations Editor
READ TAYLOR OWEN’S COUNTERPOINT OPINION Integrity isn’t simply something that is handed to you; it appears through the honesty and truthfulness of your actions. It’s about taking responsibility for yourself and realizing that you aren’t the only one affected by the choices you make every... Read more »
COUNTERPOINT: Bad apple but also bad decision on Winter Concert
December 20, 2011 • Taylor Owen, Staff Reporter
READ RENEE MIEDLAR’S RELATED OPINION COLUMN There has been a lot of talk over the apple-throwing incident that occurred at the holiday concert on December 4th. During the second hour performance, a student in the audience threw an apple core at the band students. Many people have different opinions... Read more »
APES students care for school of trout
December 19, 2011 • Kate Alaks, Staff Reporter
This year, AP Environmental Science teacher Jame Holt has an extra school in his classroom. A school of Brown trout, that is. From the end of November until the end of April, Holt will be caring for about 130 trout in a tank in his classroom. “I just thought that it would be a neat way for students... Read more »
Endangered amphibians meet Zoology students
December 14, 2011 • Ken Castle, Staff Reporter
On Friday December 9, 2011, Zoology classes at RB were visited by herpetologist Jaime McInerny. A herpetologist is someone who studies amphibians but can also study other species of animals as well. On his visit to RB, McInerny brought along live examples of different species of amphibians, some of... Read more »
Interactive Guide: Gift giving for gals
December 14, 2011 • Lauren Kreiss, Staff Reporter
Girls, having trouble figuring out how to get a gift for your guy this holiday season? Staff reporter Lauren Kreiss walks you through the process using an interactive, multimedia collage. Take a look and then get shopping! Read More →
How the failed referendum has affected me
December 14, 2011 • Brenden Kaminski, Staff Reporter
Ever since the referendum, school life has changed. I used to have a class size of twenty, and it was wonderful. It was so easy to learn, and when the teacher spoke, everybody listened. Now, I have thirty students in a class. This makes it harder to learn and listen when the teacher is speaking. My... Read more »
Assassin’s Creed 3 is quite the revalation
December 14, 2011 • Nick Fremgen, Staff Reporter
Ubisoft’s newest chronicle in the Assassins Creed series was released on November 15, 2011. This new game continues the stories of Desmond, Ezio, and brings back Altair, the first assassin. The Campaign When you first start the campaign, you view Ezio’s trip to Masayaf, the first Assassins location.... Read more »
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