Don’t let stunt speeches sink the impact of SA
May 8, 2012 • Cameron Kritikos, Sports Manager
CLICK HERE TO READ A LETTER TO THE EDITOR REBUTTAL BY KRISTIN TOMECEK Like all of you, I was in attendance at the S.A. Officer speeches last Monday, and probably like most of you, I left there a little confused as to what was going on. Sophomore Kristin Tomecek, who ran for secretary, gave her speech... Read more »
Board, give the community a chance to vote again
April 3, 2012 • Madison Powers, Web Editor
On April 5th, 2011, voters of the Riverside Brookfield community voted no to the proposed referendum. They also replaced four board members, including the president of the board Jim Marciniak who made the decision not to run for re-election. The community members were fully aware of what they were voting... Read more »
COUNTERPOINT: I know it’s the law, but Young Life still shouldn’t be at RB
January 21, 2012 • Kelly Kramer, A&E Manager
READ CAMERON KRITIKOS’ COUNTER OPINION ON YOUNG LIFE. I’d like to begin by saying that I have no problem with Young Life, and I do not believe the club is at fault for anything stated in this story. I just find it interesting that a religious club is allowed to be so promoted within a public... Read more »
How can I register when I haven’t even finished a semester?
January 17, 2012 • Kate Alaks, Staff Reporter
We’re only halfway through the school year, and already most of the students, particularly upperclassmen, are registered for next year’s classes. Registration started in November, and will probably be finished before February comes. Personally, I find a lot of problems for students with this system. For... 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 »
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 »
Too old to trick-or-treat?
October 18, 2011 • Hannah Pecis, Staff Reporter
Too old to go trick – or – treating? Not yet! So many teenagers aren’t sure whether they should go trick – or – treating or not. They don’t want it to be awkward or they don’t want to be made fun of. So when is it a good idea to let those ideas take charge and kick the candy collecting?... Read more »
POINT: Young Life, a cult? Really?
October 15, 2011 • Cameron Kritikos, Sports Manager
READ KELLY KRAMER’S COUNTER OPINION ON YOUNG LIFE. As October rolls around, high school students around the country look forward to Friday night football games, Homecoming, and fun hangouts with friends. Here at RB, October means Young Life, which in turn means the constant harassment of the club... Read more »
Homecoming: Date or no date?
October 12, 2011 • Mickaela Rivera, Lauren Kriess, Staff Reporter
When you think of homecoming, you first think of dates. Should I have one, or should I not? Will I be asked, or will no one even want to ask me? These questions are what run through the minds of a teenager about of Homecoming. That’s what we wanted to know: what is better? Having a date, or not having... Read more »
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