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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

James Bowles

James Bowles, Opinion Section Editor

James Bowles is a junior this year. He is the opinion editor for "The Blaze." Outside of Newspaper, he is interested in the Rock Ridge Cure Club, a volunteer-based student organization that aids doctors, conducts fundraisers, and gives students an opportunity to learn about what it is like to work in the medical field. James is also involved with the Loudoun County Magazine, where he's helping to develop a field guide for the county showcasing interesting events, fundraisers, places, and more. This school year, James is looking forward to being able to complete his AP classes, learn more about science, and do well in journalism.

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As freshmen and returning students enter the building after summer break, they are greeted by teachers for the upcoming school year ahead. One such teacher is ASL teacher Elizabeth Bush, who was eager to greet students coming to her class. “Just come in with a good attitude and readiness to try something new,” Bush said.

New and Old Phoenix Rise For Flight Day

James Bowles, Opinion Section Editor
August 26, 2022
We’ve all seen it:  after the teacher has given out their lesson and passed out homework, some students finally catch up on the much needed rest they missed out on the night before. Some students may see it as a sign of them being hard working; I see it as a sign of being overworked and as not desirable.

Don’t Snooze on Student’s Sleep

James Bowles, Opinion Section Editor
June 10, 2022
The Zen Force was an online group originally created to act as a police force for Khan’s currency, the Zen, but the concept quickly evolved to have its own website and group chat.

Zens: The Creative Currency

James Bowles, Opinion Section Editor
April 1, 2022
Students are exposed to the internet in grades as early as kindergarten, revealing the world of the web to them. The internets anonymity would be harmful for their developing brain, preventing  them from seeing the dangers that come from it -- dangers such as not being able to identify which information is correct, if the site they are on is harmful or not, and what people to stay away from on the web.

Anonymity: A Curse On The Internet

James Bowles, Opinion Section Editor
February 3, 2022
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James Bowles, Opinion Section Editor
September 30, 2021
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