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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

Wrestler Rex Lawless celebrates a successful takedown during the main title fight.
Virginia Championship Wrestling Visits Rock Ridge
Zahra Hameed and Jasmin Ahmed June 10, 2026
Gas prices remain at significantly higher levels amidst months of Iran-U.S. wars.
New Gas Prices, New Issues
Sriram Chiripurapu and Samantha Chang June 10, 2026
Cricket club member prepares to bat the bowler’s delivery. Photo courtesy of Sair Sheikh.
Cricket Club Expands, Completes First Match
Dhruvsood Singh, Noah Wilkins, and Aakash Vivek June 9, 2026
The switch from chloramines, which are a compound of ammonia and chlorine, to free chlorine is distinguished by its unique, undeniable smell.
Flushing Season: The Chlorine You Smell in Spring is Normal
Arnav Mahajan, Saketh Nandam, and Samantha Chang May 20, 2026
Subhashree Munagala puts in diligent efforts to help animals live a better life.
Leader of the Week: 10 Questions with Animal Alliance Leader Subhashree Munagala
As the head of the Animal Alliance Club, Subhashree Munagala knows the importance and responsibilities that come with a leadership role.
Arjun Chand, Staff Writer • February 10, 2026
A New Face Behind the Badge: Derek Brown is Rock Ridge's Lead Security Officer
A New Face Behind the Badge: Derek Brown is Rock Ridge’s Lead Security Officer
Devika Goureddy, Tyla Simpson, and Tanvi Challa May 13, 2026
Pollen collects on a sports bench at the Rock Ridge stadium. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), pollen levels have significantly increased in Virginia.
Playing Through Pollen
Divitha Mathe and Madelyn Tucker May 5, 2026
Senior Milanah Rudy stares off into space, unable to concentrate on her work.
Senioritis Surges in the Spring – But at What Cost?
Sanvi Challa, Sriram Chiripurapu, and Rachel Bhardwaj May 5, 2026
NeeDohs have been becoming more popular at Rock Ridge, but for many students, NeeDohs have become a way to cope with stress.
Features
Squishing Stress Away: The Rise of NeeDohs at Rock Ridge
Lia Davis, Lucinda Eskandar, and Tyla Simpson March 22, 2026

At Rock Ridge, a colorful trend has emerged: small, squishy stress toys called NeeDohs.  At first, NeeDohs were just a fun trend that were...

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