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Samantha Haney

Samantha Haney, Asst. Opinions Editor

Samantha is a sophmore and this is her second year on the news production staff. When she’s not reporting, Haney can usually be found reading, taking pictures, helping various art teachers or playing with her dog, Audrey. She can be contacted at [email protected]

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@stlactivists posted on Instagram to try and get students from different schools to wear red. According to the post, a student sent this to the account as part of something they were doing for their school.

Blog: Today I took a stand

May 5, 2022

Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance

April 21, 2022
To promote their business, Airbnb owners Class of 2013 graduate Brian McKanna (right) and his wife Kat McKanna (left) pose for promotional photos. Taken on March 11, these photos featured the remodeled kitchen and other parts of the STL Brick House Airbnb.

Airbnbs channel entrepreneurial dreams

April 18, 2022
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.

Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month

February 26, 2022
Face masks have been protested since the return to in-person school, where parents and community members have attended Board of Education (BOE) meetings to voice their opinion. Though the mask mandate was to be removed Jan. 18, the BOE extended the mandate through Feb. 3.

[Photo] Masks recommended in Rockwood buildings starting Feb. 4

February 2, 2022
As part of making sure his skills are improving, sophomore Lucas Brown practices the marimba during AcLab. Brown is usually in band for AcLab once a week to practice his solos and other pieces.

[Photo] Marching to the beat of his own drum

January 25, 2022
SpongeBob The Musicals Stage Manager sophomore Sam Haney reads the lines of cast members who were absent at a recent after school practice. The musical was planned for the week of Feb. 12, but is now taking place Feb. 24-26 due to numerous cast and crew members being out sick.

Winter Dance date moved again, several annual fundraisers canceled

January 19, 2022
A fish was made by Tremper two years ago for a copic marker contest.

[Photo] Eye on Art: Elizabeth Tremper shares strong passion for all things art

January 7, 2022
The Botanical Gardens Garden Glow includes a tunnel of lights for visitors to walk through and take pictures in. Popular holiday lights have offered unique ways for people to take holiday pictures.

[Photo] Area attractions offer variety of holiday lights, unique displays

December 23, 2021
I Love to Write Day was established by author John Riddle in 2002 to inspire people, especially students, to write. According to daysoftheyear.com, The aim is to get people to sit down and put something on paper or on a computer, however short and in whatever style, kick-starting their writing and giving them confidence through being part of a global movement.

[Photo] Finding the write words

November 15, 2021
The 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year winner, industrial tech teacher Mark McAllister, takes a picture with Principal Karen Calcaterra. McAllister had been nominated in previous years, but only received the award this past year.

TOY nominations open for 2021-2022 school year

November 9, 2021
Located in Chesterfield, Pinspiration has its signature striped awning and blue bike. This location opened around the time COVID-19 started, leading to a small amount of customers so far.

Out and About: Pinspiration offers easy way to create

November 5, 2021
Halloweens originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and formally became introduced in the United States in the mid 1800s, according to the History website.

Listen In: Halloween brings friends, families closer together

October 29, 2021
On a French 4 and Spanish 4 field trip to the University of St. Louis in 2019, Class of 2021 alumni Samreen Khan and Pranavi Pitchyaiah participate in a team-building activity during their junior year. The world language students participated in multiple activities, including a scavenger hunt. This was part of a field trip for World Language Day, where students got the opportunity to visit UMSL.

Rockwood clears way for academic field trips though substitute shortage continues to be problematic

September 29, 2021
To fit with her classroom decoration, Stephanie Hruby has bins with holes in them as her phone boxes. These allow students to see their phones, along with providing a decorative way for the phones to stay away from students for the class period.

Listen In: Math teacher shares experience utilizing ‘phone boxes’ during class

September 24, 2021
On Art Hill in Forest Park, a special memorial for the 9/11 anniversary displays nearly 7,500 American flags — one for each of the nation’s men and women killed in military combat since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 412 first responders who died in the line of duty that day. Lafayette held its own Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 10 .

[Photo] ROTC recognizes 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with Patriot Day Ceremony

September 8, 2021
Sophomore Melissa Pinkstaff walks into school on Friday, Sept. 3, wearing a crop top as part of a staged protest.

Sophomore organizes protest of school dress code

September 3, 2021
Interim superintendent Timothy Ricker speaks at his first Board of Education meeting on July 22. Thank you for the grand welcome that I have received from the 22 days that Ive been officially in the district, Ricker said. I really look forward to listening and hearing what people have to say based on the issues in the district now and into the future.

[Photo] Ricker begins position as interim superintendent

July 23, 2021

[Video] Class of 2021 celebrates final year with special events during Senior Week

May 27, 2021
Math teacher Kimberly Marcic teaches to her AP Java class 4th hour. Maricics classes also include Algebra 3 and C++.

Math teacher looks forward to retirement after stressful year of school

May 25, 2021
A poster for the virtual art show includes its website address and a QR code that links to the website.

District Art Show adapts to virtual setting, finds new benefits

May 21, 2021
Junior Avery Calderon smiles after receiving her COVID-19 vaccine. Calderon said, I originally wanted to get vaccinated to keep my grandparents safe because they are around my family a lot, and they are at a higher risk, but then it also came with other benefits such as being able to take my mask off in small groups.

Students begin receiving vaccines; multiple opportunities available

April 30, 2021
Junior Rylee Howard runs past the Parkway South defender in a game on March 30. The Lady Lancers won the game 3-0 and Howard had one goal within the game.

Boys tennis, girls soccer remain undefeated; boys track finishes second at SLUH invitational

April 7, 2021
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[Photo] Excitement of winter weather loses some appeal with addition of virtual snow day schedule

March 11, 2021
Listen in: Business teacher explains Shop Local

Listen in: Business teacher explains ‘Shop Local’

February 18, 2021
Science teacher Shannon Campbell is surprised by Principal Karen Calcaterra during her 2nd Hour class on Jan. 11 when she was named a Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Teacher of the Year selection process continues, naming five finalists

January 20, 2021
Going into the 2020-2021 school year, RSD experienced a 3.9% decrease in enrollment. Staff speculate that the decrease has much to do with students enrolling in private schools in order to attend in-person from the beginning of the school year.

RSD experiences unexpected drop in enrollment

December 14, 2020
Clouds was released on Disney+ on Oct. 16, 2020. The movie followed the true story of Zach Sobiechs life as a cancer patient with a passion for music. The director, Justin Baldoni, made the movie in memory of Sobiech, who he was close friends with.

Review: ‘Clouds’ offers refreshing take on typical high school flick

December 2, 2020
With the switch to online learning, the opportunity for academic dishonesty among classes has been widened. Apps such as Photomath have made using outside resources during tests and quizzes more accessible.

Online learning brings new challenges regarding academic dishonesty

November 5, 2020
In November 2019, Lancers Helping Lancers organized and executed a mental health week. Seniors Sydney Stinnett and Taylor Wulf help to make clothespins to clip on to unsuspecting students clothes and backpacks with uplifting messages written on them.

COVID-19 affects mental health of students in differing ways

September 30, 2020
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