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The Emerald Regiment marching band performs the Seasons of Joy Exhibition Sept. 29.
Emerald Regiment hosts second annual marching band festival
October 2, 2023
RBHS displays sign for annual blood drive.
RBHS hosts annual blood drive
September 28, 2023
Homecoming Barbie banner by RBHS Student Council. The dance is to be held Oct. 7.
Homecoming nominees released, kicking off homecoming season
September 22, 2023
Lizzys Walk of Faith Foundation is hosting its annual 5k at Cosmo-Bethel Park Sept. 16. The event will happen from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and include pop-up shops, food trucks and its traditional walk-run.
Lizzy’s Walk of Faith to host annual 5k
September 14, 2023
Students in the main hallway explore the various organizations represented at the Club Fair.
RBHS holds annual Club Fair, gives students extracurricular involvement opportunities
September 14, 2023
RBHS tennis player Hasi Yarasi (11) takes a moments break in between game points.
RBHS girls’ tennis wins, defeats Hickman High School 9-0
September 27, 2023
Looking to the sidelines, Donovan Taylor (11) waits for a play call
RBHS struggles, falls to Helias Catholic High School
September 26, 2023
Claire Richardson (10) runs alongside Reese McDevitt (11) from Francis Howell Central High School at the Gans Creek Classic on Sept 23. RBHS Varsity Boys finished 1st overall with 144 points total while Varsity Girls finished 7th overall with 320 points.
RBHS cross country prevails in Gans Creek Classic
September 26, 2023
With his hands out, Shae Abram (12) gets ready to receive the ball from Maddox Hardy (11).
RBHS boys’ soccer wins against Hickman High School
September 21, 2023
Annika Black (11) and Jocelyn Barrett (11) block a hit from Smith-Cotton Tigers at the varsity volleyball game on Sept. 14.
RBHS Volleyball dominates, defeats Smith Cotton 3-0
September 16, 2023
LGBTQ+ flags such as the rainbow-striped Pride flag, Non-Binary flag and Bisexual flag hang outside the Rose Music Hall in downtown Columbia MO on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 for the MidMO PrideFest.
MidMO PrideFest engages community in LGBTQ+ celebration, fosters welcoming environment
September 29, 2023
Presidents Reid Fairlamb (11) and Sadra Aliakbarpour (11) lead the first meeting of the new photography club on Sept 8.
Photography club allows students to explore new means of creative expression.
September 20, 2023
Photo courtesy of Mary Grupe.
Future HHS principal Mary Grupe reflects on time at RBHS, education journey
April 27, 2022
Photo courtesy of Envato Elements
Balanced diets lead to healthy status among students, boost performance of athletes
April 12, 2022
Art by Olivia Rollison
Civics studies classes introduce students to politics
March 21, 2022
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Noah Kahan announces new tour, excites ‘Stick Season’ fanbase
October 3, 2023
Image of The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are vinyl courtesy of mitski.com
Mitski releases 7th album, maintains signature style
September 21, 2023
The suspects walk the threshold of the Venice mansion. Image courtesy of IMDb.
“A Haunting in Venice:” A spooky new twist on old tropes
September 20, 2023
Ayo Edebiri (left) and Rachel Sennott (right) in Bottoms. Image courtesy of IMDb
‘Bottoms:’ What not to do to make your delusions come true
September 5, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
Absurdity in the eyes of Albert Camus
December 17, 2022
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
September 30, 2022
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
September 29, 2022
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
May 20, 2022
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
May 19, 2022
Photo courtesy of envato elements.
Crisis, conflict reporting unveils bias in western media
May 13, 2022
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
September 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of envato elements.
Crisis, conflict reporting unveils bias in western media
May 13, 2022
Daughter Of The Dragon, Anna May Wong
Fetishization drives violence against Asian women
April 7, 2022
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
December 20, 2021
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
December 3, 2021
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
May 19, 2022
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
April 6, 2022
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Online english renews desire to write
December 13, 2021
Photo by Salma Alamin.
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe
October 26, 2021
Photo by Parker Boone.
Penpals preserve long-distance friendships
April 13, 2021
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 4
April 28, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
March 2, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
December 16, 2022
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
November 3, 2022
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 5 (Special Edition)
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 5 (Special Edition)
May 23, 2022
Retiring Teachers of 2022
Retiring Teachers of 2022
May 24, 2022
Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity
Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity
December 21, 2021
What song are you listening to?
What song are you listening to?
December 17, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear
Shark rank: Barbie film series
October 29, 2021
Overexposed: Nature photography
Overexposed: Nature photography
February 11, 2021
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
April 12, 2020
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
April 11, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
March 28, 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
March 19, 2020
Art by Vivian Spear
Shark rank: Barbie film series
October 29, 2021
Overexposed: Nature photography
Overexposed: Nature photography
February 11, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Super Bowl 55 prediciton
February 7, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
Overexposed: Sports/Action Photography
January 25, 2021
Tier list made on tier maker.com
Shark rank: Black Mirror
January 8, 2021
First Time I took the ACT
First Time I took the ACT
February 27, 2020
First time I tried modeling
First time I tried modeling
February 21, 2020
First time I tried a paper straw
First time I tried a paper straw
January 28, 2020
First time I made my own pasta
First time I made my own pasta
January 13, 2020
First Time I tried a new food
First Time I tried a new food
December 13, 2019
Bruin bear had a great fall
November 2, 2020
Students tell their favorite winter tales
Students tell their favorite winter tales
December 21, 2019
Bruin Bears Snowtime Shenanigans
Bruin Bear: Showtime Shenanigans
December 14, 2019
Art by Devin Hall.
Students retell haunting tales
October 30, 2019
Undying Love
Undying Love
October 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
Biting my nails
Biting my nails
April 10, 2020
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
I was proud of myself for checking renewing my drivers license off my to-do list today. Photo by Bailey Stover.
Pandemic Diaries
June 26, 2020
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
April 8, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Hands of adult female student typing on computer keyboard while studying at home in the evening
First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality
March 31, 2020
Close-up tablet computer in a woman hand. Photo from Envato Elements.
Students share initial thoughts on online education
March 31, 2020
Baby fox. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.
Human activities prove detrimental to environment, increase risk of infectious diseases
April 14, 2020
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
April 10, 2020
Blue recycling bag. Photo by Audrey Novinger
Waste Minimization Coordinator Ben Kreitner answers questions about city recycling policies
March 18, 2020
Photo illustration of single-use plastics by Sophie Froese.
Plastic pollution ruinous to environment, requires immediate action
February 17, 2020
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
February 3, 2020
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The price is right: Will pay to play for my children

Katie Whaley • May 7, 2019
Why is everyone mad at Lori Laughlin? She was doing what every parent should for his or her children. What is criminal is not her behavior; rather, that she might go to prison for paving the way for Olivia Jade and that other daughter.
Take memories, leave footsteps

Take memories, leave footsteps

Katie Whaley • April 26, 2019

Businesswoman working on a report or questionnaire writing notes with a pen, overhead view of her desk with a laptop, paperwork and coffee

Studying with calm songs

Katie Whaley • April 26, 2019
As finals get closer in my last semester of high school, I put together a playlist of comforting songs to help me survive all the phases of studying.
Climate Change by Moy Zhong

Climate in crisis; students speak out

Katie Whaley • April 26, 2019
Unlike a singularity within a black hole, carrying capacity curbs at a specific point and the human population cannot continue to grow without reaping serious consequences on the environment. The earth, in addition, has limitations on its resources and functions that humans need to survive.
Sexual assault leaves lasting impact

Sexual assault leaves lasting impact

Katie Whaley • April 23, 2019
A 2017 study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information recorded of the 298 women who visited an emergency rape clinic in Sweden, 70 percent reported significant tonic immobility during the assault.
telescope in the desert watching the Great Bear constellation and the milky way

Astronomy teacher reflects on black hole’s significance

Katie Whaley • April 18, 2019
Beltz explains what the first image of a black hole reveals.
Students watch as Student council officer candidates make speeches at the spring assembly Friday, April 5, Photo by Gabi Tella.

Student Council opens treasurer position to its rising juniors

Katie Whaley • April 8, 2019
StuCo allows rising juniors to take treasurer position for the 2019-20 school year.
Exploring online communication with Dr. Brett Johnson

Exploring online communication with Dr. Brett Johnson

Katie Whaley • April 3, 2019

Assistant professor Dr. Brett Johnson at the University of Missouri—Columbia discusses the legality of online communication in the First Amendment and with high school athletes. What do you see as...

Art by Reece Furkin

With change in principal comes worries, advice

Katie Whaley • April 2, 2019
Every time a change happens there is cause for concern. The principal in many ways is the face of a school.
Photos by Allie Pigg, Camryn DeVore, Sophie Eaton, Bailey Stover. Illustrated by Sarah Kuhlmann.

Social media increase accountability, responsibility

Katie Whaley • March 26, 2019
In the age of the internet, instances of inappropriate behaviors hindering reputations are almost instantaneous and can have serious consequences.
Why student listening session did not work

Why student listening session did not work

Katie Whaley • February 28, 2019
RBHS hosted a student listening session Wednesday, Feb. 27 for student input about choosing a new principal. The meeting did not live up to expectations.
Advanced Acting class to perform district theater show

Advanced Acting class to perform district theater show

Katie Whaley • February 27, 2019
Advanced Acting class will take the stage at theater districts at Mexico High School Friday, March 1.
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