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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

“Even if the people who come in and out of this classroom don’t know me, these four walls always will.” — You’ll Always Know Me
Courtesy of Kate Gutshall
Opinion
Coleman Swan Song: You’ll Always Know Me
Maya Coleman, Social Media Coordinator • May 19, 2025

It’s hard to believe I’m actually writing one of these right now. I remember back in my first year of newspaper, reading the seniors’...

“I’ve always felt like I had to chase the polished version of life, look for closure, clarity and carefully filtered success. But I always find something real in the rough drafts, the scraps, the clippings on the drawing board floor.” - It Happens
Courtesy of Deetya Mudakala
Opinion
Yussouf Swan Song: It Happens
Aneeq Yussouf, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

It happens. I guess that’s life. Things start, things end. You fall into new routines, tear out old ones, and sometimes you find yourself...

“How do I explain what newspaper means to me? How do I write about one of the most life-changing classes I have ever taken?” - How Do I Say Goodbye?
Courtesy of Yoshi Sarkar
Opinion
Sathe Swan Song: How Do I Say Goodbye?
Shivu Sathe, Lead Copy Editor • May 19, 2025

Like many things in high school, I am writing this just before it is due. Tomorrow will be my last newspaper class ever. Three years of stressing...

Through the credit recovery program, students have  the opportunity to piece back together previously failed or unattempted assignments.
Credit Recovery: A Safety Net for Struggling Grades
Abhinav Jammula and Saketh Nandam May 19, 2025

Failing a class can be discouraging for students, but now students at Rock Ridge High School have the choice to make up their missing credits...

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With his eyes on the prize, the Phoenix varsity all-time number two player, Akash Vangale returns the ball against the Tuscarora Huskies.
Phoenix Tennis Blazes Past Tuscarora With Eyes Locked on States
Abhinav Jammula and Saketh Nandam May 5, 2025

On Monday, April 25, the Phoenix boys tennis team faced off against the Tuscarora Huskies and came out with a commanding victory of 5-0. Despite...

Sophomore Anjali Gay posing for a pre-game picture.
Courtesy of Anjali Gay
Athlete Spotlight: Anjali Gay
Fran Rodriguez, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025
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Warner Bros’ latest game-turned-movie adaptation released on Friday, April 4 with a rather destructive response for a more-or-less forgettable movie. 
“A Minecraft Movie” promotional poster by Mojang
“A Minecraft Movie” Explodes in Theaters, Literally and Figuratively
Nidhi Manchala and Lucian Tiller May 19, 2025

SPOILER WARNING The movie theater was destroyed, left in complete shambles by what looked like everyone and their mothers. Moviegoers couldn’t...

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“From ‘have a good summer’ to ‘have a good life,’ from walking into high school for the first time to leaving it for the last time, time doesn't wait for anyone.” - Here’s to New Beginnings
Mian Swan Song: Here’s to New Beginnings
Sitwat Mian, Graphic Editor • May 19, 2025

I knew I was going to write this, and I knew it was going to be hard. I just didn’t expect it to be this hard. Life is a fascinating thing:...

Four phases, countless memories.
Assefa Swan Song: Phases
Hylay Assefa, Website Coordinator • May 19, 2025
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