COVID-19 Pandemic Brings Environmental Concerns to Attention
Zara Tola, Social Media Editor
April 13, 2020
As medical experts dig into the details of the COVID-19 outbreak, a clear correlation between the degrading environment and the severity of illness has been made. In a Harvard press conference on climate change and health on Wednesday, April 8, medical experts explained that neglecting to take care of the...
RSD has implemented a new policy called “Hold Harmless”
Anika Talyan, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
RSD released an email Monday about their new grading policy called “Hold Harmless,” which has been implemented during the district’s closure due to COVID-19. This policy states Progress 2 grades will be locked in by Thursday and the grades will be re-evaluated at the end of the semester. If the...
District Prepares for Online Classes
Sarah Harris, Associate Editor
March 25, 2020
Tomorrow, all RSD students will return to school. However, the students will not be returning to their desks or seeing their classmates face-to-face as RSD will be utilizing online technology to deliver content. Dr. Shelley Willott, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Support Services, said...
COVID-19 Quarantine Hinders Religious Observances
Zara Tola, Social Media Editor
March 25, 2020
While the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus has postponed many traditional events, these forthcoming weeks of quarantine include several religious observances the public can’t necessarily reschedule. Lent and Easter Quinton Durer, senior, said his ongoing observation of Lent has been slightly inhibited as...
Q&A: Dr. Mark Miles Discusses RSD COVID-19 Action
Lauren Pickett, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Mark Miles sent a message to the RSD community March 15 concerning the decision to close RSD schools, along with other major school districts in St. Louis County and CitY. Dr. Miles reflected on the district’s actions prior to and following the announcement. Q: When did RSD consider closing schools or ...
RSD Extends School Closure Due to COVID-19
Lauren Pickett, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2020
Amid concerns regarding the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, 26 St. Louis County and City school districts will attempt to prevent the spread of the virus by closing schools and cancelling athletic and extracurricular practices and competitions starting March 18 and will preliminarily end April 3 ...
Student Wears Hazmat Suit In Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
Zara Tola, Social Media Editor
March 15, 2020
Finn Griskauskas, junior, wore a hazmat suit to school Thursday out of concern for his health because of the epidemic. “We’re getting cases around the country. It’s crazy,” Griskauskas said. “News outlets are saying that it’s looking to get worse. Worse than it is right now. So I’m just...
Student Wins St. Louis Area Brain Bee
Lauren Pickett, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
Sriharsha Guduguntla, junior, came out victorious against 52 other students representing 20 different local high schools in the tenth annual St. Louis Area Brain Bee (SLABB) held at Washington University Feb. 29. A brain bee mirrors a spelling bee as it is a competition to display one’s knowledge, no...
