Captain America: Civil War Review
June 16, 2016
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Defying my cynicism, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has managed to transmute a seemingly impossible number of story elements and high-paying actors into a coherent, well-paced, entertaining, and relevant action film that is probably the best movie I’ve seen all year. Having my faith in comic-book movies so rece...
Buses for NJROTC
June 16, 2016
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Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) is a citizen's course that aims to instill values such as leadership and responsibility. While the JROTC course is not available at RHS, it is available to RHS students as an elective through the process of cross enrollment. RHS has four students who are currently enro...
Inside Ascend
June 16, 2016
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Tuesdays and Fridays focused on bringing together students and sharing the word of Jesus Christ in the chorus room during lunch. The Ascend club focused a lot on trying to make a change in the ways teenagers are living their everyday lives and how they are handling them. “Ascend strives to create...
Amina Alzouma: Student Actress
June 16, 2016
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Most high schoolers can only dream of being an actor or actress in the far-off future. But for sophomore Amina Alzouma, this dream is already a reality. Alzouma began acting at the age of six in community theatre. She was at first signed up by her mother, but eventually grew to develop a passion for ...
Flume Delivers Big On Sophomore Album
May 28, 2016
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Flume’s sophomore studio album, Skin, showcases the talent of the young producer as it offers a powerful and fierce crossover mix of hip-hop, trap and EDM ensured to energize its listeners. Flume, real name Harley Streten, opens the 16 track LP with “Helix”, a powerful anthem that combines tribal flute playing wit...
Holocaust Survivor Comes to RHS to Share Unique Story with Students (Part Three)
May 19, 2016
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This is the third installment in a three-part series about the life of Holocaust survivor Edith Lowy. After the war ended, Lowy moved to Israel, where she served in the army for three years. She then immigrated to the U.S. Fifteen years ago, she retired from her teaching job at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day Schoo...
Gotta Draw ‘Em All; Pokemon Mural Takes Off
May 18, 2016
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AP English teacher, Sharon Lee, has an iconic piece of classroom decor that sets the ambiance of her room over the edge: the student-made mural of colorful sketches. This piece of art that fills the large white Expo board is not only unique to Lee’s classroom, but shows students’ talents and ...
Day of Silence
May 18, 2016
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Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Day of Silence, filled with diverse and supportive colors, advocates for those whose voices have been silenced. The Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) club, previously known as the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), hosted this year’s Day of Silence A...
18 & Under: Customers Claim That Duck Donuts Are “Addictive as Quack”
May 18, 2016
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Who knew a simple brown box with red writing could hold so much deliciousness? Duck Donuts, located on Rockville Pike, has a cute, family-friendly interior that compliments their warm, delectable donuts. The store gives the authentic feel of a boardwalk shop at the beach, featuring light blue and bright...
Youth Turnout in April Primary Election
May 18, 2016
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First time voters who were 18 by election day had the momentous opportunity to participate in the Primary Elections Tuesday, April 26. Both Democrats and Republicans alike were locked in a heated battle to secure their party's nomination and represent their party in the November general election. A...
Superman Versus Batman Review
May 18, 2016
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The highly anticipated “Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice,” released March 25, with Batman being played by Ben Affleck and Superman being played by Henry Cavill, will keep the audience on edge for the entire running time of 2:31. The plot of this movie carries on from the last Superman movie, ...
Spring Musical Review
April 27, 2016
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“Back to the 80’s: The: The Totally Awesome Musical,” ended 2015 - 2016 RHS drama with a bang. The upbeat 80’s songs and entertaining plot left the audience begging for more. A mix of popular 80’s hits including “Love Shack” (the B-52’s), “Walking on Sunshine” (Katrina and the Waves)...
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