With the election behind us, it’s nice to take a break from the normal news and take a quick look at positive changes going on around the world. In this article, civility deserves the spotlight. For the past couple of months, Chick-fil-la has been trying out a new, exciting food: Mac-n-Cheese! ...

Last Wednesday, November 7, a gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. Late that night, the shooter entered the bar during its college night celebration, killed twelve people, and injured at least a dozen others. Among those killed were a law enforcement officer ...

Welcome to Rocky Mount’s newest attraction: the Event Center! The 48 million dollar project opened on Thursday, October 25th after construction began last March. Its creation was a highly debated subject in the community, with varying opinions on price and purpose. Clearly, Event Center supporters availed...

1.You forgot they existed I’ll be the first to admit that the realization of exams didn’t hit me until about last Wednesday, and let me tell you, it was a sad day. I know I am not the only one who forgot though! We can all crumble together!   2.Your exam will be your only grade for...

The senior class would not be same without the sweet personality and the unmistakable singing voice of Tanner Jernigan. Though he only began at RMA his junior year, Tanner has quickly become part of the backbone of the senior class. No one can resist smiling or laughing when they are around Tanner bec...

Jacob Gutshall has been at RMA since the first grade, and he has proven that he is a true character ever since. He displays high remarks in his studies, athletics, and wit. Those who have gotten to know Jacob throughout the years know him for his blunt and carefree nature. He is not afraid to tell people...

This year, seniors are applying to some colleges that could be considered out-of-the-norm colleges for your typical RMA seniors. From Alabama to Utah to Ireland, the Class of 2019 loves to spice up college applications and consider schools that are not usually ordinary for us. Don’t forget to check...

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Over the weekend, a terrible hate crime was committed in Pittsburgh. On Saturday morning, Robert Bowers entered the Tree of Life synagogue and opened fire during a Jewish bris, which is a circumcision ceremony. A total of eleven people were killed and six were injured, including members of the synago...

It’s been a long time coming. The Lady Eagles of the Rocky Mount Academy girls’ tennis team brought home the NCISAA 2A State Championship title on October 27th. The season was packed full of conference and non-conference matches and tons of practice hours. The hardwork and dedication displayed by the...