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Thomas Amato runs the 5k at the Roxbury XC Invitational, placing third with a time of 15:48, on September 7, 2024.

Personal Reflection: One Mile at a Time–How Running Shaped Who I Am Today

Thomas Amato, Staff Reporter  June 6, 2025

As a senior athlete whose 12 seasons of running recently came to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons I learned from the sport, especially during the past four years on both the track and cross-country...

The author and her brother, Jake, dine al fresco on a recent family trip to Capri, Italy.

Personal Essay: Batter Down–A Close Call that Opened My Eyes

Brett Shuster, Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2025

"Batter up!" As soon as he hears the umpire, Jake, my then 13-year-old younger brother, steps up to bat. Standing there in a red “Randolph Rec Baseball” T-shirt and baseball pants, Jake gets into...

Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected

Personal Essay: A Heart Transplant Changed My Mother’s Life—and Mine, in Ways I Never Expected

Cole Cabatic, Sports Editor May 31, 2025

The room smelled like Clorox, and I had a knot in my stomach. Lying in her hospital bed, my mom tried to smile, but I could see the fear in her eyes. I was scared too. My family and I filled the thick...

The continued presence of the RHS Security Guards helps ensure a secure environment for faculty, staff, students  and visitors throughout the school day. From  left: William Zimmerman, Biren Patel, Dan Stewart, Peter Nienstadt and Leon  Pollison.

Editorial: Everyday Heroes–A Salute to Our High School Security Team

Rebecca Dasti and Lindsay Wolf   May 22, 2025

At RHS, there aren’t one but three security guards who are highly experienced, including having previously worked in police departments: Leon Pollison, Biren Patel and William Zimmerman. Rounding out...

Movie Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ (2025)

Movie Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ (2025)

Grace Theerman  and Rachel Kellett May 21, 2025

The new film, “A Minecraft Movie,” starring Jack Black as the iconic character Steve, turned a video game into a reality. Since its release on April 4, the movie quickly became the box office hit,...

Author and RHS senior Carly Ellermeyer dances with Delbarton senior Kelvin Pierre during a performance of the musical, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," staged at Delbarton School on February 1, 2025.

Personal Essay: Stepping Into the Spotlight–How Theater Shaped Me As a Leader 

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia/Photo Editor May 20, 2025

My feet hit the stage, but my body feels detached, like I’m watching myself from somewhere above. The lights blaze down, too bright, too hot, swallowing the stage in a blinding glow. My pulse hammers...

Everything You Missed From the 2025 NFL Draft First-Round Picks

Everything You Missed From the 2025 NFL Draft First-Round Picks

Jordan Jacobs, Staff Reporter  May 8, 2025

Over the course of April 24–26, the NFL Draft unfolded with all 32 teams making selections to bring in the next generation of talent.  Draft Week is widely regarded as one of the most unpredictable...

Who’s the GOAT of Basketball—Michael Jordan or LeBron James? 

Who’s the GOAT of Basketball—Michael Jordan or LeBron James? 

Drew Milberg and Gabriel McGurk May 2, 2025

For years there has been a common debate as to who is the Greatest NBA player, LeBron James or his Royal Airness, as dubbed by Nike AIR, Michael Jordan. While the definition of “great” can vary from...

Hayley Ross, "The Pulsing Mind."

Academic Burnout: A Growing Epidemic Among High School Students 

Emma Kirshbaum and Jaclyn Mars April 25, 2025

It's common for high school students to experience exhaustion, lack of motivation and a general sense of burnout. According to a recent article on polygence.org, “Burnout is an emotional state of exhaustion,...

RHS cafeteria workers (from left) Erica Montes, Rona Tammera, Lucy Sandberg, Natalia Vega, Cheryl Bohn and Maria Ceballos take a well-earned break from prepping meals for hungry RHS students and staff.

Hunger Heroes: RHS Cafeteria Workers Deserve Our Praise

Eitan Cohen and Luka Madjor  March 19, 2025

The cafeteria workers at RHS spend countless hours every week ensuring that everyone at school has access to fresh, delicious meals. They are a vital part of our school, giving hundreds of students the...

Kendrick Lamar performs with his backup dancers at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Gets Mixed Reviews from RHS Students and Staff

Jordan Jacobs, Staff Reporter  February 16, 2025

Rapper Kendrick Lamar stunned many with his astonishing performance of hits during his halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, on Sunday, Feb. 9, but other members of the RHS community said the show left them...

The Death of Print

The Death of Print

Carly Ellermeyer, Multimedia Editor  February 15, 2025

Once the backbone of public discourse and community engagement, print journalism now teeters on the brink of extinction. With dwindling circulation, declining ad revenue, and a generation of news consumers...

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