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Veterans Uniteds sign on the property informs community members of the upcoming holiday lights display.
Veterans United to put on holiday light show once again
November 29, 2023
The annual Columbia 5K Turkey Trax will occur during Thanksgiving day starting and ending at 4th Street between Cherry and Locust. The 5K course will hit different parts of downtown Columbia and the MU Campus.
Fleet Feet to sponsor local Thanksgiving Day Race, Turkey Trax
November 21, 2023
Emily Blake (11), understudy for Aubrey Reilly (11), Madison Torres (12), Sadie Spiller (11), Evelyn OToole (11), and Dawson Black (12) line up during the dress rehearsal for Play On.
RBHS Winter play, ‘Play On,’ premiered this past weekend
November 21, 2023
The photo shows a flu shot needle next to masks and hand sanitizer. The event takes place in the PAC at Rock Bridge High School.
RBHS to hold flu shot clinic Friday, Oct. 20
October 19, 2023
Photo of the succulent station at AG Day provided by the Greenhouse classes at the Columbia Area Career Center. AG day was held Oct. 17 during the entire school day.
FFA hosts RBHS Agriculture (Ag) Day 
October 19, 2023
Defensive Tackle Dain Almquist (11) awaits the play call at the line of scrimmage.
RBHS football loses 28-30 in final regular season game
October 23, 2023
Swimmer finishes 1st in 400 meter relay
RBHS Boys’ Swim dominates CMAC Championship
October 21, 2023
Number 15, Jaun Pico-Vazquez (12), defending during RBHSs match with BHS. Rock Bridge wins 11-5-2.
RBHS Boys’ Soccer fights, defeats BHS
October 14, 2023
RBHS football players make their grand entrance to kick off the homecoming game against Battle on Oct. 6. The game resulted in a win for the RBHS Bruins 38-0.
RBHS defense smothers Battle High School, Bruins move to 5-2
October 9, 2023
Rock Bridge Bruins takes the field to play against Saint Marys. The Bruins won 28-21, escaping a potential comeback victory by Saint Marys after starting the game up 21-0
RBHS defeats St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School at home
October 3, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
College Board changes scoring rubric for AP History exams
November 9, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
Three Halloween events to explore this year
October 28, 2023
Photo of materials catered to seniors such as a planner showing the date for graduation, RBHS graduation cap and information regarding senior merchandise from Jostens.
Senior activities take full-swing
October 24, 2023
Error message presented after trying to reach a restricted website
CPS adds new filter to technology, blocks features
October 13, 2023
Mr. Birgenheir instructs his German 1 class at RBHS.
Foreign language classes prepare students for life after high school, expose them to different cultures
October 11, 2023
Rachel Zegler (left) and Tom Blyth (right) in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Image courtesy of IMDb
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”: A Melodic Misstep in the Hunger Games Symphony
November 28, 2023
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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
Scene from the Barbie movie.
Barbie’s ideal ‘dream world’ needs to change
November 1, 2023
A bathroom sink cluttered with beauty products, including makeup, hair tools, and fragrances.
Social media’s influence on beauty standards fuels overconsumption, impossible financial expectations
October 4, 2023
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
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 cover for Volume 14 Issue 1. Art by Olivia Rollison
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 1
October 25, 2023
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 2, 2022
Emily Blake (11), understudy for Aubrey Reilly (11), Madison Torres (12), Sadie Spiller (11), Evelyn OToole (11), and Dawson Black (12) line up during the dress rehearsal for Play On.
RBHS Winter play, ‘Play On,’ premiered this past weekend
November 21, 2023
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
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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Voting rigged against minorities

Voting rigged against minorities

Abby Kempf
April 30, 2016
From rural to reform

From rural to reform

Abby Kempf
April 12, 2016
Ripped right down the middle

Ripped right down the middle

Abby Kempf
April 11, 2016
Fighting for reform

Fighting for reform

Abby Kempf
April 7, 2016
Individual celebrations undermine team wins

Individual celebrations undermine team wins

Abby Kempf
April 6, 2016
Giving a voice to the victim

Giving a voice to the victim

Abby Kempf
April 1, 2016
The six columns in Columbia flying the flags at half staff. Photo used with permission from Kirsten Buchanan.

Brother and sister win regional National History Day competition

Abby Kempf
March 24, 2016
Girls soccer flourish during season opener

Girls soccer flourish during season opener

Abby Kempf
March 18, 2016
Abbys top 10 picks from Global Village

Abby’s top 10 picks from Global Village

Abby Kempf
March 18, 2016
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Taking the leap alone

Abby Kempf
March 16, 2016
Tickled exposes the exploitative world of competitive endurance tickling

‘Tickled’ exposes the exploitative world of competitive endurance tickling

Abby Kempf
March 6, 2016
Afghan girl turned rapper spreads awareness, hope

Afghan girl turned rapper spreads awareness, hope

Abby Kempf
March 5, 2016
The Fear of 13 tells sensational story of death row inmates turbulent life

‘The Fear of 13’ tells sensational story of death row inmate’s turbulent life

Abby Kempf
March 5, 2016
The Bad Kids peeks into world of hopelessness, possibility

‘The Bad Kids’ peeks into world of hopelessness, possibility

Abby Kempf
March 3, 2016
Bruin Girls compete in National Dance Alliance National Championships

Bruin Girls compete in National Dance Alliance National Championships

Abby Kempf
March 3, 2016
Age of sexting ushers in age of harrassment

Age of sexting ushers in age of harrassment

Abby Kempf
February 28, 2016
Adulthood cynicism leads to complacency

Adulthood cynicism leads to complacency

Abby Kempf
February 18, 2016
New experiences could revolutionize your life

New experiences could revolutionize your life

Abby Kempf
February 12, 2016
RBHS teachers play the Newly Weds Game

RBHS teachers play the “Newly Weds Game”

Abby Kempf
February 11, 2016
Discrimination, stereoptypes persist at RBHS

Discrimination, stereoptypes persist at RBHS

Abby Kempf
February 8, 2016
Vital opportunities come from an extra class, not from an AUT

Vital opportunities come from an extra class, not from an AUT

Abby Kempf
February 6, 2016
Show Choir to support Pascales Pals at Charity Benefit

Show Choir to support Pascale’s Pals at Charity Benefit

Abby Kempf
February 4, 2016
Junior, Alli K, plays the cello.

Orchestrated in perfect harmony

Abby Kempf
January 30, 2016
Dawn of technology brings explosion of pornography

Dawn of technology brings explosion of pornography

Abby Kempf
January 30, 2016
RBHS swimming coach fired amidst controversial remarks

RBHS swimming coach fired amidst controversial remarks

Abby Kempf
January 30, 2016
Black History Month is here to stay

Black History Month is here to stay

Abby Kempf
January 30, 2016
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, 18, speaks during her visit to Azraq refugee camp in Jordan, Monday, July 13, 2015. Rich countries should spend less on weapons in the Syria conflict and more on education, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai said Monday, calling world leaders quite stingy as she visited the camp for Syrian war refugees. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)

Do you struggle with #FirstWorldProblems?

Abby Kempf
January 27, 2016
Show Choir decimates first competition of year

Show Choir decimates first competition of year

Abby Kempf
January 24, 2016
Show Choir to begin competition season at Pleasant Hill

Show Choir to begin competition season at Pleasant Hill

Abby Kempf
January 22, 2016

Satin n’ Lace debuts soulful show

Abby Kempf
January 15, 2016

City Lights premieres ‘An American in Paris’

Abby Kempf
January 15, 2016
Both show choirs to debut their new shows at Premier Concert

Both show choirs to debut their new shows at Premier Concert

Abby Kempf
January 11, 2016
Bipartisan system polarizes politicians

Bipartisan system polarizes politicians

Abby Kempf
December 28, 2015
The Rock reviews best albums of the year.

The best albums of 2015

Abby Kempf
December 20, 2015
Riveting Reflection: Sophomore Roz Eggener begins the night’s series of mini-scenes by explaining the creation of the world and water’s importance. This pool was pivotal in all of the scenes, leaving many actors drenched by the time the curtain fell.

Advanced Acting class brings ‘Metamorphoses’ to life

Abby Kempf
December 12, 2015
Resident Art program closing reception to display local students art

Resident Art program closing reception to display local students’ art

Abby Kempf
December 11, 2015
Senior paves way for new political club

Senior paves way for new political club

Abby Kempf
December 10, 2015

Students recount importance of reading

Abby Kempf
November 21, 2015

Childhood magic never dies

Abby Kempf
November 13, 2015

Fantasy Fanatics

Abby Kempf
November 13, 2015

Magic in the making

Abby Kempf
November 13, 2015

Bruins speak out on Concerned Student 1950 strikes

Abby Kempf
November 13, 2015

In wake of campus unrest, CPS treads lightly

Abby Kempf
November 13, 2015

A matter of time

Abby Kempf
November 13, 2015

Students refuse to abandon strike, even when it gets dark

Abby Kempf
November 11, 2015
Photo by Devesh Kumar

Stadium sustainability: MU combats waste at football games

Abby Kempf
October 27, 2015
CPS Foundation awards outstanding Leaders at Night of Stars

CPS Foundation awards outstanding Leaders at ‘Night of Stars’

Abby Kempf
October 15, 2015
Republican presidential candidates from left, Chris Christie, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, Scott Walker, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, and John Kasich take the stage for the first Republican presidential debate at the Quicken Loans Arena Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. Republicans are steeling themselves for a long period of deep uncertainty following a raucous first debate of the 2016 campaign for president, with no signs this past week’s Fox News face-off will winnow their wide-open field of White House hopefuls anytime soon. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

American campaign cycles show flaws in system

Abby Kempf
October 10, 2015
Senior Madilyn Safley and junior Blake Metz stand in ready position. photos by Abby Kempf

Volleyball shut down by Blair Oaks

Abby Kempf
October 8, 2015
art by Erin Barck

The brave, the few, the early birds

Abby Kempf
October 8, 2015
Homecoming adds charities to its lineup

Homecoming adds charities to its lineup

Abby Kempf
October 2, 2015
Welcome to Trumps political circus

Welcome to Trump’s political circus

Abby Kempf
September 28, 2015
art by Maddy Mueller

Sex happens. Let’s teach it.

Abby Kempf
May 20, 2015
Students show off achievements from internships at SIRS

Students show off achievements from internships at SIRS

Abby Kempf
May 4, 2015
Photo by Renata Williams

Marking Time

Abby Kempf
April 17, 2015
Teens display trend of distracted driving

Teens display trend of distracted driving

Abby Kempf
April 15, 2015
Student council officer candidates are announced

Student council officer candidates are announced

Abby Kempf
April 10, 2015
Girls soccer prepares for first game of regular season against Helias

Girls soccer prepares for first game of regular season against Helias

Abby Kempf
March 17, 2015
The sweet taste of chemical concoctions

The sweet taste of “chemical concoctions”

Abby Kempf
March 16, 2015
Easy as (pi)e

Easy as (pi)e

Abby Kempf
March 13, 2015
Sensory overload

Sensory overload

Abby Kempf
March 11, 2015
March Mathness kicks off volunteering for Mu Alpha Theta

March Mathness kicks off volunteering for Mu Alpha Theta

Abby Kempf
March 8, 2015
Show choir benefits local charity True North

Show choir benefits local charity True North

Abby Kempf
February 12, 2015

Despite the stereotypes, RBHS students still feel sting of socioeconomic gap

Abby Kempf
February 5, 2015
Censored food: Freshman Marqtrel Harris stands in line to buy lunch. The new USDA regulations on the healthiness of all food items have caused the district to lose money to the food budget, along with more food waste. Photo by Devesh Kumar

School lunches force CPS to operate on a deficit

Abby Kempf
February 4, 2015
Motion to laugh: Juniors Sydney Tyler and Stephen Sowers chuckle at Model UN. Model UN is an activity where students represent countries in simulations of the United Nations and other diplomatic affairs.

Sydney Tyler brings leadership, confidence to Model UN

Abby Kempf
January 29, 2015
Satin n Lace Performers strike a pose during their Broadway Divas performance. Sophomore Sarah Merrifield is in the first row far right.

Show choir sweeps competition at Pleasant Hill

Abby Kempf
January 26, 2015
Seeing double: show choir kicks off season with back to back performances

Seeing double: show choir kicks off season with back to back performances

Abby Kempf
January 16, 2015
Homework inflation leads to negative impact on students

Homework inflation leads to negative impact on students

Abby Kempf
December 21, 2014
Going against the flow

Going against the flow

Abby Kempf
December 15, 2014
art by Claire Simon

A leg, an arm and your sanity for an ‘A’

Abby Kempf
December 15, 2014
Get your swag on (the wall, that is)

Get your swag on (the wall, that is)

Abby Kempf
December 9, 2014
Silver screen meets RBHS

Silver screen meets RBHS

Abby Kempf
November 30, 2014
Shift in GOP views on use of birth control

Shift in GOP views on use of birth control

Abby Kempf
November 6, 2014
Sexualizing students based on clothing is unethical

Sexualizing students based on clothing is unethical

Abby Kempf
November 5, 2014
Dr. Mirenka Cechova dramatizes a dialogue between Anne Frank and her father, showing Annes playful side. Dr. Cechova brought her performance of The Voice of Anne Frank to Stephens college on November 3. Photo by Abby Kempf

‘The Voice of Anne Frank’ performance crafts new insights to world of theater

Abby Kempf
November 3, 2014
Pumpkin applesauce muffins

Pumpkin applesauce muffins

Abby Kempf
October 25, 2014
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde emanates darkness and drama

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde emanates darkness and drama

Abby Kempf
October 20, 2014
Bruin Block needs modification

Bruin Block needs modification

Abby Kempf
October 16, 2014
Apple cinnamon overnight oats

Apple cinnamon overnight oats

Abby Kempf
October 14, 2014
Senior Carly Offerdahl exhibits great effort as she sacrifices her body in a dive to save the ball.

Volleyball team brings home easy win against Battle

Abby Kempf
October 8, 2014
Students attend a youth advisory council Saturday, Oct. 4. Photo by Abby Kempf

Youth advisory council takes root in Columbia

Abby Kempf
October 6, 2014
Because proximity cards have not yet been issued, there is an intercom for students to enter the building during the day.

Security changes lock down RBHS

Abby Kempf
October 5, 2014
Seniors Sury Rawat and Madelyn Stewart vote for the homecoming court today in the activities office. All votes from yesterday do not count due to technical difficulties. Photo by Abby Kempf

Homecoming court votes from yesterday thrown out

Abby Kempf
October 3, 2014
Hooked on technology: Call of social world pesters attention spans in class

Hooked on technology: Call of social world pesters attention spans in class

Abby Kempf
October 1, 2014
Playful and poignant: Avenue Q packs powerful message

Playful and poignant: ‘Avenue Q’ packs powerful message

Abby Kempf
September 30, 2014
Bradford Research Center hosted a Tomato Festival Thurs., Sept. 4 where visitors could sample a variety of tomatoes, salsa and peppers. Along with food tastings, the festival also had a Kids’ Corner where senior Kristen Tarr supervised the milk tasting station. Tarr also escorted children and their parents on hay rides to the corn maze.                   Photo by Sury Rawat

You say tomato, I say the future of environmental sustenance

Abby Kempf
September 28, 2014
ALS Ice Bucket challenge sweeps social media

ALS Ice Bucket challenge sweeps social media

Abby Kempf
September 26, 2014
Chicken asparagus stir fry

Chicken asparagus stir fry

Abby Kempf
September 25, 2014
Homemade marinara sauce

Homemade marinara sauce

Abby Kempf
September 2, 2014
Students explore future career options by listening to guest speakers from their prospective professions. Photo by Amy Blevins.

Seniors say goodbye

Abby Kempf
May 19, 2014
Art by Riley Martin

Boys can play with Barbies, too

Abby Kempf
May 19, 2014
Debate team participates in MSHSAA districts

Debate team participates in MSHSAA districts

Abby Kempf
March 22, 2014
StuCo stays with traditional homecoming election

StuCo stays with traditional homecoming election

Abby Kempf
October 16, 2013
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