Two seniors develop energy saving cycle for Wellness room

Alexia Kingzette and McKenna Powers and May 20, 2013
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What’s this? A new invention! Seniors Brian Jansen and Ralph Ruiz, both former SEE Team students, have created a new, improved, stationary cycle that can store the energy of the rider.  After two and half years of hard work, it’s finally starting to pay off.  The two students have now demonstrated... Read more »

Could a 1-to-1 school be coming to RB?

Cameron Kritikos, Sports Editor
April 30, 2013
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Twenty years ago, computer technology was in its mere infancy and its applications to everyday life were minimal. The ability of being able to connect with people throughout the world was a luxury that was just coming to the forefront as the Internet and e-mail became widely available to the public.... Read more »

Local eatery dishes up eco-friendly, American cuisine

Katie Maxwell, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2013
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When choosing to dine in La Grange, hip and environmentally conscious are not the first words that come to my mind. Rather, words like comfort food and classic American cuisine bubble to the surface. However, Prasino somehow melds all of those words together. As you enter the establishment on the corner... Read more »

Not a month, just a Day of Service, but it’s back

Jori Zobel, Features Editor
April 24, 2013
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The Day of Service is back and will be held Saturday April 27 from 8:30 am to noon, along with a celebration in the school cafeteria afterwards from noon to 1:00.  The Day of Service will coincide with Arbor Day, a holiday where individuals are encouraged to plant and care for trees. What is the Day... Read more »

Senior students share what they “wish they had known”

Kate Alaks, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2013
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Is college looming over your head? Is it making you quake with fear? While that’s certainly likely, RB is trying to help. April 10, counselors Mike Reingruber, Renee Thomas, and Beth Augustine hosted a panel featuring Senior RB students who have already completed the college search process and... Read more »

Looking back at Chess Club’s trip to State (updated)

Alexia Kingzette and McKenna Powers and March 15, 2013
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Nervous energy pulsed through senior Ralph Ruiz’ veins. Looking up at his opponent, he felt his mind failing, yet suddenly a light bulb went off and the words “checkmate” were pronounced. “Throughout all of state, I felt nervous. No matter what easy schools, nervous. There was always a chance... Read more »

Every Student Has A Story: Liz Harrington

Lauren Kreiss, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2013
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While most students take the ACT seriously, not many of them go to the lengths that Liz Harrington has.  Not only did she enroll in CAP class, like most RB students, she also purchased Kaplan ACT Prep software and has taken five – yes, five – practice ACT tests.  While some people might describe... Read more »

Every Student Has a Story: Stephany Lambruschini

Renee Miedlar, Public Relations Editor
February 26, 2013
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The reality of picking up and leaving to move to a completely foreign country is an unnerving transition for anyone, let alone a young girl. Letting go of a life that you have invested so much devotion into and completely changing your lifestyle and surroundings can be one of the most difficult changes... Read more »

Every Student Has A Story: Nerija Cuplinskas

Alexia Kingzette, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2013
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Snow glistens on the forest floor. It’s white and fluffy and everyone looks around and smiles into the sun that is shining. There is a michevious essence among these group of high schoolers. Their instructor is talking about a rebellion and within a few moments a spontaneous snow ball fight begins.... Read more »

Every Student Has a Story: Maclean Nolan

McKenna Powers, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2013
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As Maclean Nolan steps up to the free throw line, he lines his shoulders up and closes his eyes. He slowly raises the ball to square up perfectly with the backboard. One, two, three, swoosh. After all, when Michael Jordan’s father passed, Jordan decided to use his muscle memory to makehisfree throws... Read more »