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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

If a LCPS student attempts to open a Pinterest page on a school device or school Wi-Fi, they are met with a blocked notice featuring the link name accompanied by the comment “is not available because it is categorized as Pinterest.” Many other pages are banned under the category of “mature art” or “games,” so it is notable that the platform has received its own block category.
News
A Block on Creativity: LCPS Broadens Website Bans to Include Pinterest

Pinterest, a popular visual discovery platform, has been officially banned in Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). The Department of Digital...

 Senior Wardah Islam sings her solo for “A Choice to Change the World.”
Arts & Entertainment
Voices of Change: Rock Ridge Sings is in Tune with Community

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Rock Ridge Sings held their annual fall choral concert at 7 p.m., showcasing a diverse repertoire that celebrated themes...

The plot of “Monsters” juggles conflicting tones and confusing characterizations, turning a complex case into a muddled narrative mess.

Promotional Image of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
Arts & Entertainment
Sensationalism Over Substance: ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Turns Tragedy into Trash

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of violence and sexual abuse. Two murders, one sensational trial — and “Monsters: The...

Junior Xavier Smith, a wide receiver/defensive back, breaks a tackle. Smith ended the day with 59 rushing yards and six receiving yards.
Fall Sports
Annual Homecoming Football Game is Out-of-this-World

After an eventful  Homecoming spirit week and Rededication Ceremony commemorating the school’s 10-year anniversary, the week’s festivities...

Paris Hilton falls from a star, showcasing her fall from stardom in the pop industry. Her recent release of  “Infinite Icon” is accelerating her fall due to its poor quality.
‘Infinite Icon’: Paris Hilton’s Recent Album Has Been Forgotten in the New Generation of Pop
Arnav Mahajan, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 19, 2024

Paris Hilton’s “Infinite Icon” may have aimed for adoration, but it's falling far short of winning listeners' hearts. On Sept. 6, Paris...

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TikTok is on death row for nine months as the US government recently passed a bill to ban the use and download of TikTok across the US.
TikTok is Running Out of Time: TikTok Ban Bill Was Signed
Samantha Chang, Multimedia Editor • June 18, 2024

It seems like everyone has TikTok. From elementary school children to grandmothers, there are about 150 million US users on the platform to date....

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