While there have historically been longstanding tensions between China and Taiwan over disputed sovereignty, a recent increase in drills and patrols around Taiwan Strait points to a possible ramping up of military preparedness, indicating full-blown conflict may not be too distant a possibility. The numbers are clear: as The Guardian reported, the number of Chinese...

For many high schoolers, energy drinks have been part of their daily routine, sometimes even more often consumed than coffee because of how quick and easy they are to access. Brands like Alani, Celsius, Monster and RedBull are part of every teen's pre-sport and pre-study routine. But a TikTok rumor emerging and being put into study suggests that the habit might come with...

Football kick-starts the autumn season, giving everyone something to look forward to. The best part is going to the grocery store on game day to stock up on snacks for the tailgate and seeing all of the Lions gear. If you are not wearing merchandise, you will definitely stand out, and no one is more fanatically supportive than Lions fans. The last couple of years have...

On September 11th, the Rochester Varsity Girls Swim & Dive team brought home a victory for us here at RHS as they beat Adams 100-84! This was their third meet of the season, and out of the three, this was the first one they’ve won. When talking to Bella Cerini, a senior at RHS, she explains how she was surprised they won because “we normally never beat Adams,...

Tyler's backstory and home before music, energetic and banned from acting classes and teaching himself piano and other instruments. Tyler, the creator, a very well-known artist, has recently caught true popularity. To get to know Tyler, we must start with his backstory. “Tyler, the Creator” or Tyler Okonoma is a musical artist who has been creating...

It starts with one click of a button, then suddenly your front porch is flooded with unopened packages you do not remember ordering. In today’s culture, consumerism has turned shopping into an impulse where wants disguise themselves as needs. Consumerism not only has personal effects, but it also impacts the economy and sociocultural aspects. Mass consumption...

On Sunday, Sept. 14, a fundraiser 5K walk and run was held at Stoney Creek Metropark in honor of Caty Gittner, a district teacher who most recently worked at Hart Middle School and Stoney Creek High School. Her passing at the end of May was devastating for family, friends, and the hundreds of people throughout our community who were privileged to know her. The proceeds...

Although the Lions used to be the NFL’s punchline, now the joke is on everyone who doubted them. In recent years, many Detroiters knew just how bad the Lions were, even becoming the first team to finish a season with a 0-16 record in 2008. But what has changed to better them, and what was it that was holding them back? The old coach, Matt Patricia, was one...

The Falcon Frenzy is hosted by Rochester annually, which is a community tailgate filled with festivities run by local organizations and school clubs. This year, some organizations in attendance were the Falcon’s Nest selling RHS spirit wear, national honors societies running games, and local Rochester law enforcement and fire department with emergency vehicles. Following...

There are many different articles and stories written or talked about relating to motherhood. One of the things not mentioned is going back to work. There are a lot of mothers now who get to stay at home with their children, but some also want to get back to work or have to. Here at Rochester, many teachers have had kids or are about to, and their lives are going...

As AI is slowly integrating itself into personal lives, it is also integrating itself into students academics, and the question of whether or not it should be part of students academics here at RHS is becoming more apparent than ever. Initially, in response to emerging AI tools RCS has integrated a new policy for students to stay ethical to their schoolwork. According...

Have you ever heard of the ASL Club and the Honors Society? Most people don’t even know this club exists. They do a lot more for the community than you think. The ASL club produces different opportunities to teach ASL around Rochester Hills. One place they commonly go is the Rochester Public Library. They will usually go and teach ASL there. Another thing they...