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THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

Rundown Politics: Voting Registration
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Rundown Politics: Voting Registration

Welcome to Rundown Politics. In this episode we will talk to Rock Ridge seniors about  the many questions they may be considering this November:...

The Phoenix varsity volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. “We were more communicative [with each other] during this game, and I feel like we kept our energy up, especially after the first set,” senior Jessica Valdov said.
Fall Sports
Set, Spike, Win, Repeat: Phoenix Serve The Huskies

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Phoenix girls varsity volleyball team defeated the Tuscarora Huskies in a competitive contest, taking the win 3-0.  The...

Classroom Conversations: The Cell Phone Policy
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Classroom Conversations: The Cell Phone Policy

In this episode of Classroom Conversations, we are joined by English teacher Samuel Colston, freshman Brian Shi, and juniors Dayanna Anton and...

Senior Aiden Patel swings his club aiming to get close to the hole. He ended the season undefeated and qualified for the All-State Virginia golf team.
Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Virbickis
Fall Sports
Phoenix Golf Hits Into Green This Season

From August to October in the 2024-2025 season, the Phoenix golf team has consistently exceeded expectations at every competition, with senior...

Junior Xavier Smith, a wide receiver/defensive back, breaks a tackle. Smith ended the day with 59 rushing yards and six receiving yards.
Annual Homecoming Football Game is Out-of-this-World
Samantha Chang and Danielle Kimpson October 6, 2024

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

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 Senior Wardah Islam sings her solo for “A Choice to Change the World.”
Voices of Change: Rock Ridge Sings is in Tune with Community
Ananya Karthik, Sophia Dabre, and Zahra Hameed October 16, 2024

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

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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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