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A graphic displays the Helper Helper logo to introduce the article.
Serving Through Springtime
The 2023-2024 bell schedule changes Odd and Even Days to Black and Gold Days. All-period days will start later at 8:20 a.m.
The Dilemma with the Agenda
Julie Pedersen ties one of the quilts for the Price family Jan. 31. Pedersen helped to organize the quilt project with her prior knowledge about making quilts. “I love to sew, so it was really fun to do something that’s already my hobby that was for somebody else,” Pedersen said. 
Blanketed in Kindness
Students sit together during lunch to talk to each other Jan. 19. After two weeks of winter break, they began to all eat together in a group again. “[Being back has] been great, I missed seeing my friends at school and the energy from them is great,” Keilani Longwell ‘25 said.
Winter Break Breakup
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) school board announces a school closure for Jan. 18 on Jan. 17. The district sent out an email announcement at 6:39 p.m.
BREAKING: School Closed Jan. 18 Due to Inclement Weather
A graphic depicts profiles of the peer coaches for the Unified students.
Unified Peer Coaches
The Other Side of Winter Guard
The Other Side of Winter Guard
Varsity wrestling captain Sammy Mobly ‘23 lays on the mat after losing the final match at day three of the State Championship at Ball Arena Feb. 18. Mobly wrestled Daniel Long ‘23 of Adams City High School for the 5A 157 pound State Championship and lost 3-1 by takedown in sudden death during overtime, taking second place. “I was honestly just stunned. I knew that was the only chance I’d get at that title, and it was all taken away in just a couple seconds, so it was tough to get the energy to stand up and shake the other wrestler’s hand knowing he just beat me,” Mobly said.
The End of an Era is Just the Beginning
Varsity guard Alex Durbin ‘23 dribbles the ball around a Rangeview player during the first 6A CHSAA playoff game Feb. 22. Durbin first joined the varsity team in his junior year and has gotten a total of 35 points throughout his high school career, with 25 appearances in the ‘22-’23 season.
Boys Basketball’s Shot at State
Freshmen Tyce Shelburn, Cooper Ueland and Preston Duman cheer as a varsity basketball player scores a three-pointer at the home game against ThunderRidge High School (TRHS) Jan. 27. The student section theme was a “white-out.” “The basketball games are super fun and the student section is always fun doing all the crazy chants,” Shelburn said.
The “Best Student Section in Colorado:” Love it or Hate it?
A graphic illustrates the tendency of people to either have a fear of flying or not.
Which is Safer: Driving or Flying?
A graphic depicts the educational impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Is It Plagiarism? Inside ChatGTP’s Impact on Education
Athletic Training teacher Grace Sims adjusts the leg of the athletic training skeleton Feb. 22. She explained how special the human skeleton is. “I love it because it shows all different parts of the body, bones, muscles, and blood vessels,” Sims said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Grace Sims’ Escapades in Athletic Training
A graphic reads, one good thing: cancer rates are going down to introduce the article.
One Good Thing: Cancer Mortality Rates are Going Down
Healthy Decisions and Adventure Experience teacher Christina Marcilliat sits on her chair, talking to some of her students before class starts Feb. 22. Marcilliat explained that she didnt know she was going to go into teaching, but found a love for it when in college. “My degree is in health and I kind of fell into teaching and realized I really liked it,” Marcilliat said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Explore the Inner Workings of Christina Marcilliat
A graphic introduces recent movie, TV show, and music releases.
Winter Entertainment Releases and Opinions
A graphic introduces the article. It reads, what to do over Winter Break Dec. 22-Jan. 9.
Nine Activities for a Wonderful Winter Break
A graphic depicts several new entertainment releases, such as the cover of Taylor Swifts album Midnights, the movie Enola Holmes 2, and the television series Young Royals.
New Releases and Ratings
MJ Mejia ’25 works on math homework while listening to her favorite song, “Neighbors” by J. Cole, during her off period Nov. 17. Mejia has always kept up with her tradition of listening to music while she works on homework throughout the years. “It helps me concentrate and it keeps me calm and it makes me happy,” Mejia said.
School Day Song Suggestions
Arianna Johnson ‘23, Brooke Schenderlein ‘25 and Eliannah Nguyen ‘25 put a bald cap on Kieran Williams ‘23 for the second act of “Marvin’s Room Nov. 17. The show took place 7:00 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, and 18. Tickets were $10 for adults and $5 for students. Williamss character, Bessie, lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. “It is weird to see myself without hair, but it was fine. Being bald is a result of chemotherapy and that’s just what Bessie had to go through,” Williams said.
Let Love Light The Way
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update The Final Update
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update: Featuring Jared Engerman and Holden Casey
Cover image for episode one of the Elephant in the Room podcast, featuring Emma Warford 23 in a discussion about eating disorders and recovery.
Elephant in the Room Podcast: Eating Disorders and Recovery with Emma Warford
After a long hiatus, the RC Update returns with its first guest of the year, Student Council Secretary Josh Lederman. Art by Matthew Fink
RC Update: Josh Lederman
Julien Bouquet is the candidate for RTD Director for District G in this coming election.
RC Update: Julien Bouquet
A green Sources of Strength chain says Andrew Tate in the hallway March 2.
Opinion: Is Andrew Tate a Source of Strength?
A graphic introduces the article topic, The Issue of Weighting Courses, with a red A+ in the background.
Staff Editorial: The Issue of Weighting Courses
A graphic pictures a frustrated student outside school waiting for the bus.
When Schools Cancel the Bus
The Million Dollar Highway connecting Ouray and Telluride overlooks the Rocky Mountains.
A Spring Break Travel Log: Colorado’s Real Beauty
Donut boxes from Krispy Kreme, LaMars, and Mr. Donuts sit lined up on a table.
Do or Donut: the Best Donut in the Neighborhood
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Lily Hansen

Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter

Hi, my name is Lily Hansen. I am currently a senior. This is my fourth year on theRock. I am the President of the Lunch Club, a club about inclusiveness at school. I work at Tony’s Meats and Market and Han Lee’s Taekwondo. I look forward to giving and highlighting the students’ voices.

All content by Lily Hansen
Matt Belveal 22 leads the crowd in a chant protesting the Tri-County Health Departments repeal of the districts choice to enforce masks Sept. 1. The crowd cheered We wont wear the, throughout the time protest. Were in a bubble, Belveal said. People dont get involved like this. These are our rights as American citizens. I understand if you want to wear a mask - thats your choice. Im double vaccinated. It should be my decision if I should or should not wear a mask and everyone else here. If they want to get sick, that is their conscious decision.

[Photo] Mask Freedom: Students March Against Mask Mandate

September 2, 2021
Ava Schneiderman ‘21 looks for a prom dress at Dillard’s April 21. Despite the location of Main Event, the student council has decided to keep traditional and formal attire for the event. “I’m glad that it’s still happening. Sometimes dress shopping is a bit of a hassle, but it’s nice to get to dressed up for a night because you don’t really get to wear long dresses,” Schneiderman said.

We PROMise It’s Going to Happen

by Lily Hansen and Avalon Nielsen
April 21, 2021
Wendy Werner ‘22 places the knight on space F3 in a chess game in the Learning Commons March 3. The Chess Club met for their first meeting of the year after going full remote. “I’ve always enjoyed this games for all the challenges it provides and fun atmosphere,” Werner said.

Queen to A4: The Chess Club

by Lily Hansen and Avalon Nielsen
March 5, 2021
Ryan Gerlitz ‘22 sanitizes chairs after the dual meet against Rangeview High School Feb. 20. All of the chairs set out had to be sprayed and wiped down after use. “Sanitation is more important this year than any other, as without it we wouldn’t even get a season. To do this, we thoroughly wipe down the mats before every practice and during competitions at home we are sure to clean the chairs as well. This all ensures that we stay healthy and get the longest season possible,” Gerlitz said.

Wrestling: Back in Action After Quarantine

February 19, 2021
Karisma Leung ‘22 holds up a giant teddy bear in King Soopers Feb. 13. The shelves were stocked with different sizes of bears and other stuffed animals to market Valentine’s Day presents. “I think Valentine’s Day is really cool because we get to give each other kind or funny gifts,” Leung said.

Your Guide to the Perfect Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2021

Gift Ideas

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 13, 2021

Wrestling COVID-19: How the Wrestling Team is Adapting

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 11, 2021
Jordyn Forsythes 22 digital art of Mei Misaki and Kōichi Sakikabara.

Another: An appalling anime

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
November 2, 2020

#Included: the Lunch Club

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
October 3, 2020
The interior and coffee bar of Ziggis Coffee while its under the safer at home induction.

Craving the Cup: Ziggi’s Coffee

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
April 27, 2020
Tandoori Flames part-owner Ruby Singh poses for photo at the front desk of her restaurant April 27.

Tandoori Flames is on Fire

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
April 27, 2020
This beautiful Mule Deer kept looking at me while I followed him and his friends to take photos. It was a cute experience because they didnt run away as I gradually stepped closer.

A Touch of Earth

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
April 22, 2020
A panorama of the view at Daniels Park in Castle Pines, CO.

How to Celebrate Earth Day

by Lily Hansen and Amanda Brauchler
April 22, 2020
Nathan Engler 21, Jack Keough 21, Aidan Chung 21 and Brett Birtzer 21 pose for a photo while waiting for their food at Noodles & Company Feb. 27. Engler, Keough, Chung and Birtzer have been to all the Dish for a Wish restaurant starting from Fridays Jersey Mikes to Thursdays Noodles & Company. We love supporting Wish Week and Fabians wish despite the long lines, Keough said.

A Penne for Fabian’s Wish

by Lily Hansen and Jack Gianetto
February 28, 2020
Chloe Nowak 22 flaunts her tacky wear in from of the RC Wish Week stand Feb. 25. Nowak wore a fedora, a turtle neck with a lime green Hawaiian shirt over it, a fanny pack, khaki shorts with a lime green belt, leggings, and socks with lime green sandals. I just really wanted to make people cringe and if supporting our wish kid by wearing cheesy clothing that dont match is gonna help, then Ill wear whatever horrendous clothing, Nowak said.

Tacky Tourists Take Over

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 26, 2020
Ben Gardner 20 practices blocking for a one-hand tip Feb. 20, 2019. Gardner had done Mens Volleyball for all three of the trials years. Having fun, volleyball is just a fun sport to play-when you get really good to a point then it gets competitive, Gardner said.

SPRING Into the Spiking Season

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 24, 2020
Educational Assistants Kathy Gallo and Kandi Hedges pose in their 2013 Wish Week shirts outside of the 3000s Feb. 19. This is Gallos first year at Rock Canyon and Hedges seventeenth year. The change that I see in our students when we get to Wish Week and everybody comes together for a cause thats bigger than we are individually is really heartwarming and uplifting and I really want that for our freshmen every year, Hedges said.

T-Shirt Countdown

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 21, 2020
Look back at the 2010s: the events, music, movies and toys that defined the decade.

A Blast From the Past: Take an Interactive Tour of the 2010s

by Amanda Brauchler, Jana Seal, Ben England, Peter Leensvaart, Jack Gianetto, Aiden Hughes, Lola Boushelle, Kendall Foxworth, Zach Lipfield, Matt Bowman, Maria González, Izzy Chavez, Matthew Fink, Bennett Edlund, Noah Camm, Lily Hansen, Mary Madison Robesky, Lily Price, and Annie Pecoraro
January 15, 2020
The student section anticipates a three pointer during the Wednesday night Sweet Sixteen game, Feb. 28, against Eaglecrest High School. After a hard-fought game and one overtime, Rock Canyon boys varsity basketball won the game 65 to 64. (March 1, 2018)

Annihilate the Tailgate

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
January 14, 2020
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