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Photo of trombone and tuba section at the rehearsal for a band concert.
RBHS holds successful night of percussion
April 15, 2024
On April 8 the sun, moon and Earth will align creating the phenomenon known as a solar eclipse. These special glasses are required to look at the sun and remain safe.
Solar eclipse to pass through Missouri, April 8
April 7, 2024
CPS Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Helen Porter addresses the school board at the BOE meeting on Dec. 11.
City of Columbia to hold school board election April 2
April 1, 2024
Picture of a sample ballot for the upcoming April 2. Municipal Election. These ballots were emailed to every voter registered in Columbia, MO.
Youth Election Participants to assist in upcoming municipal election
April 1, 2024
The McKinney Building is a historic downtown location. The building has recently been purchased by the City of Columbia. Photo by Kaden Rhodes.
City of Columbia hosts first Community Engagement Session for McKinney Building, hopes to gain public insight on the structure’s future
March 21, 2024
Crew Norden (11) bats the ball. RBHS bruins won 4-1 at the baseball game Saturday, April 20.
Bruins Baseball ranks second in the state, April 20
April 23, 2024
Mari Miller (11) dribbles past a Cor Jesu Academy player in the 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 Saturday, March 16.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball beats Cor Jesu Academy 60-51 in Final Four
March 17, 2024
Malia Chievous (11) quickly runs to the basket against Incarnate Word during the 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 Friday, March 15.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball falls to Incarnate Word Academy 65-41 in Final Four
March 16, 2024
Squaring up for a three, senior Lexi Butts is looking to score the ball. The game ended in a 74-49 victory for the RBHS bruins over Helias on senior night.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball dominates Helias 74-49
February 24, 2024
Ready to pass the ball, junior Malia Chievous (2) is looking for an open teammate. The RBHS Bruins took a 49-47 victory over the Cardinal Ritter Lions with a buzzer beater on Feb. 15.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball triumphs over Cardinal Ritter Lions 49-47 with buzzer-beating shot
February 18, 2024
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
April 18, 2024
Not even water?
Not even water?
April 10, 2024
School board members discuss the start time proposal, and later vote
How CPS is organized: a guide
April 3, 2024
Still life photo of a camera, cooking supplies, and makeup essentials. These represent the careers of videography, the culinary arts, and cosmetology.
RBHS alumni find success outside of college, typical schooling
March 6, 2024
Still life photo of a crumpled voting application
Young Americans less likely to vote
March 4, 2024
photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” adds an entertaining yet predictable film to its franchise
March 10, 2024
Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) in Dune: Part Two. Image courtesy of IMDb
“Dune: Part Two” sees large box office numbers, continues compelling story
March 9, 2024
Photo of the popular Valentines Day candy conversation hearts. This treat dates back to 1847 and were originally used as throat lozenges. However, by the early 1900s they became a sweet treat to gift to a friend or valentine.
The bloody history of Valentine’s Day, how it morphed into the modern celebration
February 14, 2024
Image courtesy of Pro Football Network
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2024 Super Bowl
February 6, 2024
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
January 17, 2024
Image of Howard-Evans Place prior to its destruction in 1995.
Inadequate district funding metrics perpetuate anti-Blackness, segregation in schools in the Greater St. Louis area
February 28, 2024
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
February 13, 2024
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
December 14, 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
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 14 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 3
February 29, 2024
Southpaw cover for Volume 14 Issue 2. Photography by Bailey Blackburn
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 2
February 29, 2024
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
Riley Rolwing (11) and Brennan Scott (10) discuss how theyre going to execute the 200m dash.
RBHS Track Team Opener at Battle Gallery
March 19, 2024
Children during March Mathness having a lunch break before doing various activities.
March Mathness Photo Gallery
March 18, 2024
The RBHS Show Choir members strike their final pose concluding their City Lights opening performance on Jan. 11. This pose marks the end of the song Candle in the Wind/Saturday Night by Elton John featuring soloist Reid Fairlamb (11).
RBHS Show Choir premieres City Lights performance on Jan. 11
January 15, 2024
This incredibly tall white light tree stands tall in the Veterans United light display. The light show will run through Dec. 17 from 7-10:30pm each night. Photo by Kaden Rhodes
Veterans United Light Show
December 14, 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
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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Sophomore forward Sta Omar runs after a PHHS Chick in an effort to win the ball. Omar, a two-year varsity member, said she can feel the changing dynamics on her team. I think our team has a ways to go to become the team we want to be, Omar said. But I am confident, as we have shown a drive that will make us dangerous in the future.

Girls’ soccer hopeful after Pleasant Hill loss

Allie Pigg
April 18, 2019
Light: Allie

Light: Allie

Allie Pigg
April 17, 2019
Reflection: Allie Pigg

Reflection: Allie Pigg

Allie Pigg
March 15, 2019
Senior forward Grace Davis creates space between the ball and an HHS midfielder at the jamboree. The jamboree is important for the team because its the first time well all get to really play together and get an idea of what our team is going to look like this year, Davis said. Hopefully we also use it as an opportunity to come out and show the other teams the kind of competition were gonna be this season.

Girls’ soccer kicks off season at jamboree

Allie Pigg
March 8, 2019
Find Your Passion: Allie

Find Your Passion: Allie

Allie Pigg
February 15, 2019
English teacher Greg Irwin stayed comfortable in his sweats with a blanket wrapped around him. He said he dressed up as a snuggly 37-year-old father of four. Photo by Allie Pigg

A snapshot of Courtwarming ‘Snow Day’

Allie Pigg
February 13, 2019
City Lights raises their cups of coffee during their show. This portion of the performance was all about a work day in an office, and how they could not get through it without a cup of black coffee.

Benefit Concert empowers local organization, competitive show choir

Allie Pigg
February 1, 2019
Junior Lindsey Smith and senior Maddi Butler dance during their performances to the excited fifth graders. City Lights show this year is based on an office.

City Lights performs at fifth grade extravaganza

Allie Pigg
January 10, 2019
Sophomore Ellie Barnett smiles big as she prepares to begin the second part of the Bruins routine. Barnett believes the team is ready to compete at state. This year we have gotten better at mostly everything, Barnett said. If we just don’t get nervous then everything we have will go [to state with us].

Cheer sparkles at state showcase

Allie Pigg
November 29, 2018
Senior forward Quintin Liddle hugs his teammate, junior midfielder Preston Fancher, after the game. Liddle was emotional when the final whistle blew, realizing he had just finished his final game as a Bruin. [This game meant] everything, Liddle said. And thats it.

Soccer falls to Lee’s Summit at sectionals

Allie Pigg
November 11, 2018
Senior Drew Morris, a politics fanatic, worked for Josh Hawley’s campaign for U.S. Senator this 2018 Midterm Election. In addition to seeing the campaign to its victory, this election was Morris’ first time exercising his civic right to vote.

Brightened by the ballot

Allie Pigg
November 9, 2018
Japanese caricature artist Mitsuru Yamada works on his caricature of freshman Alexa Kogha.

Caricature artist brings Japanese culture to RBHS

Allie Pigg
November 1, 2018
Dog lover Cheryl Spencer snuggles up with her dogs, Whiskey (left) and Brandy (right) on her back porch. After becoming a widow in 2015, Spencer found hope and comfort in her dogs as the three grieved their loss together. Photo by Allie Pigg.

Friends on four legs

Allie Pigg
October 14, 2018
Senior Hunter Manes rocked his homemade spider leg add-on. Manes said he made the costume with his dad. Photo by Allie Pigg.

A snapshot of horror day

Allie Pigg
October 10, 2018
In the Moment

In the Moment

Allie Pigg
October 3, 2018
Flink turns away from a pile of Kewpies around him. Throughout the game, Flink slid many passes through the HHS defense. Flink has been a controlling factor of the Bruins midfield this season. Photo by Allie Pigg.

Boys’ soccer falls to Kewpies in crosstown competition

Allie Pigg
September 19, 2018
Julia LaHue and Sami Alexander

Sincere sisterhood

Allie Pigg
September 11, 2018
Art teacher Chris Flinchpaugh views the art his students and other art students put into the show.

Photo Gallery: Sights from the 5th Annual Art Show

Allie Pigg
April 24, 2018
Feature photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Video games provide competition, camaraderie

Allie Pigg
April 18, 2018
Handwritten thank you notes need to stay

Handwritten thank you notes need to stay

Allie Pigg
April 14, 2018
Students chose between lemonade and sweet tea for their free drink. Some chose to mix the two.

Photo Gallery: Sights from Lemonalooza

Allie Pigg
April 7, 2018
on free ACT for juniors

on free ACT for juniors

Allie Pigg
March 22, 2018
Girls’ soccer dominates Ozark in second shutout of the season

Girls’ soccer dominates Ozark in second shutout of the season

Allie Pigg
March 22, 2018
Id rather see you than your Instagram

I’d rather see you than your Instagram

Allie Pigg
March 15, 2018
Senior Dalton Phillips works alongside junior Cami Kudrna on the Army Ants Teams robot named Ralph. The Army Ants competed this week at the St. Louis Regional held at Chaifetz Arena in which fifty-two teams representing seven different states showcased varying robots and strategies in hopes of becoming the regional winners to move on to World Championships. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Army Ants head to St. Louis for competition

Allie Pigg
March 10, 2018
The sidewalks of Downtown Columbia become a sea of people of all kinds coming together to watch movies featured in this years True/False festival.

Photo Gallery: True/False in daylight

Allie Pigg
March 3, 2018
Young parents carve new expectations

Young parents carve new expectations

Allie Pigg
February 27, 2018
Chinese New Year Showcase to excite cultural celebration

Chinese New Year Showcase to excite cultural celebration

Allie Pigg
February 22, 2018
Yearbook sales coming to a close

Yearbook sales coming to a close

Allie Pigg
February 20, 2018
Celebrating Maya Angelou

Celebrating Maya Angelou

Allie Pigg
February 16, 2018
Spanish teacher Eva Vasquez explains to a parent the aspects of the Spanish classes offered at RBHS, including five different levels.

Course Fair shows eighth graders their future at RBHS

Allie Pigg
January 24, 2018
Annual fast-a-thon to encourage cultural awareness, Ramadan experience

Annual fast-a-thon to encourage cultural awareness, Ramadan experience

Allie Pigg
January 15, 2018
No time like the present: Capitalism threatens holiday traditions

No time like the present: Capitalism threatens holiday traditions

Allie Pigg
December 24, 2017
The stage at the Grand Ole Opry, venue for Show Choir Nationals. Simply seeing the curtain was enough to send some show choir members into pre-show jitters and excitement. Photo by Asa Lory

“The Children’s Hour” to illustrate issues of the 1930s

Allie Pigg
December 1, 2017
A store displays holiday cheer during the Living Windows celebration from two years ago, on Dec. 4. Photo by Skyler Froese

Annual Living Windows festival inspires holiday cheer

Allie Pigg
November 27, 2017
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi.

Internships allow students to experiment, observe potential career interests

Allie Pigg
November 17, 2017
Photo by Chloe Green

Annual Bruin of my Life award fosters gratitude between students, staff

Allie Pigg
November 1, 2017
CPS rules prohibit pre-game prayer for athletes

CPS rules prohibit pre-game prayer for athletes

Allie Pigg
November 1, 2017
Senior midfielder Oliver Blitz sprints with the ball during the semifinals game on Oct. 23 that ended in a 1-0 victory, sending the Bruins to the district championship game against Smith Cotton High School. Photo by Gabi Tella

Bruins lose to Smith Cotton in district championship game

Allie Pigg
October 25, 2017
Junior Nate Durdle looks for a pass during the Aug. 22 regular season game against HHS that resulted in a 1-0 victory in penalty kicks. The Bruins will return to HHS on Wednesday to face Smith Cotton in the district championship. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Boys’ soccer wins first round of district tournament

Allie Pigg
October 23, 2017
Bruins pantry, closet provide resources for students

Bruin’s pantry, closet provide resources for students

Allie Pigg
October 15, 2017
First impressions should not dictate final judgments

First impressions should not dictate final judgments

Allie Pigg
October 9, 2017
Photo by Ben Yelton

Girls’ golf gear up for districts in Troy

Allie Pigg
September 24, 2017
It takes one to know one

It takes one to know one

Allie Pigg
May 10, 2016
After Anna Aliotos family presented the Memorial Classic trophy to the Bruins, both teams formed one large huddle in tribute to Alioto.

Bruins, Kewpies to face off in girls’ soccer

Allie Pigg
May 2, 2016
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