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The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

Obsidian Club Leader Keeya Makonnen leads with vision and passion, while also striving for greatness in the future.
Courtesy of Keeya Makonnen
Features
The President of the Obsidian Club: Keeya Makonnen

The Leader of this Week is the President of the Obsidian Club: Keeya Makonnen. Makonnen became the leader of the club this school year after...

Austrian students explored American culture as they visited the White House during one of their field trips to D.C. 
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Eaton
News
From Vienna to the DMV: Rock Ridge High School Welcomes Austrian Exchange Students

Traveling to a different country and being surrounded by foreign high school students can be a pretty nerve wracking experience, but it can also...

Gifts and treats that you can exchange for Valentines Day
Opinion
The Season of Love: 9 Ways You Can Celebrate This Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is coming up, shining the light on unforgettable quality time with friends and loved ones. With many people trying to find the...

Miller's seventh studio album explores themes of addiction, death, and reflects on the human experience.
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Arts & Entertainment
Incredible Even After Death: Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’

Posthumous albums are never great, but “Balloonerism” by Mac Miller, released on Jan. 17 might be the exception.  Addiction and overdose...

Senior and captain Will Beck defends his opponent and tries to stop the Pride guard  from getting closer to the Phoenix basket.
Phoenix Fall to Pride in Hard Fought Battle
Amogh Sarasam, Abhinav Jammula, and Fran Rodriguez February 6, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Phoenix boys basketball team faced off against the Heritage Pride with a valiant effort. The game ultimately ended...

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Duke of York's Picturehouse, Brighton, United Kingdom. 
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Fan Favorites and the Future: A&E Edition
Sophie King and Shivu Sathe February 3, 2025

“Sunrise on the Reaping”  Suzane Collins broke the movie industry in the fall of 2023 with the release of the movie adaption of “Songbirds...

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From the food, to their favorite locations and their music, this is Argentina.
A Peek into Argentina: Celebrating Family, Friends, and Culture
Fran Rodriguez, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

A lot of people wonder what it’s like being in South America. Is it hotter? Colder? How are the people? What’s the food there? I spent a...

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