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The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

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At their 4th Tuesday meeting, the LCPS School Board addressed a variety of topics – from small policy wording changes to big-picture progress on performance goals.
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School Board Issues March Proclamations, Presents Mid-Year Data, Hosts Rock Ridge Representative

On Feb. 28, the Loudoun County School Board met for their fourth Tuesday meeting. March Proclamations The school board made three official...

As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”
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Phoenix Take Down the Titans

Deep into their season, the Phoenix girls basketball team was pitted  against the Dominion Titans for a district-defining game. The clash took...

Senior host Maggie Miller explains to the audience how the Pheud will go as the game will be based on which team will get the points by answering the questionnaires; as the crowd awaits for the event to start, both teams listen and ready themselves for the questions. As the event moved on, senior superlatives were announced based on student votes.
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The Heat is On: Sophomores Battle the Seniors at Phoenix Pheud

As the host starts reading the question for everyone to hear, the students hold their breath ready to press the button before their rival does...

Senior Sanjana Rao was present at the meeting discussing the various successes of the school regarding SCA events, athletics, and performing arts. Rock Ridge’s literary magazine was also one of the six LCPS schools recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
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School Board Recognizes Rock Ridge Accomplishments, Provides Updates on Cell Tower

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Loudoun County School Board held its monthly Tuesday meeting. During the meeting, Rock Ridge was recognized for various...

English teacher, Paul Koch, and his wife, Joanne, take a selfie together. The two met at a party hosted by their mutual friends and have been in love since.
From Sunburns to Love at First Sight: A Valentine’s Day Special
Riya Cherukuri, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

Love doesn’t just exist on TV; it’s all around. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the love we see every day at home, with...

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Phoenix cheerleaders complete a chant at a home basketball game. “Smooth and easy thats what we do,” senior cheer captain Reagan Carper said.
From Friday Night Lights to Bright Gym Lights
Rodrigue Gomado and Muhammad Reda March 8, 2024

From cheering under the stadium lights with football fans in the stands to inside the gym getting the student section hyped for the varsity basketball...

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Sony’s “Madame Web” has gone from a poorly received trailer to a full-fledged cinematic catastrophe, defying redemption. Despite boasting A-list talent, the film’s descent into a Spider-Man misstep is apparent, leaving audiences forced to endure two hours of disappointment. Photo courtesy of Sony.
Even Spider-Man’s Spidey-Sense Couldn’t Detect the Mediocrity of ‘Madame Web’
Ananya Karthik and Rachel Adams March 1, 2024

If fans want to see Sydney Sweeney in a superhero suit for more than five seconds, this film is not for them. Released on Feb. 14, “Madame...

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In an age of digital communication, younger generations have taken to social media and the internet to spread awareness about mental health disorders and build communities of support. However, when one feels confused about conflicting feelings and possible mental health illness symptoms, an overload of information online can lead to more confusion and overdiagnosis.
Over-diagnosis in Mental Health Disorders Leads to Limited Mindsets
Melissa Waas, Video Editor • February 16, 2024

Though a stigma still exists, awareness around mental health has been raised, especially with younger generations getting vocal about such topics...

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