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Jazz band performing at the courtwarming assembly.
RBHS annual courtwarming assembly, continues despite challenges
February 28, 2023
The Miracle Worker creates new opportunities for connection, growth
“The Miracle Worker” creates new opportunities for connection, growth
February 9, 2023
Speech and Debate team hosts annual COMO Classic tournament
Speech and Debate team hosts annual COMO Classic tournament
February 6, 2023
Kate Dyer, co-president of Bruinthon, is going over final plans for the dance-a-thon in the clubs weekly meeting.
BruinThon to hold dance-a-thon at RBHS Feb. 11
January 30, 2023
During the half-time of the JV Girls Basketball game, the Rock Bridge cheerleading team dance and cheer with the junior clinic.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball defeats Capital City 57-24, overcomes zone challenges
January 15, 2023
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2023 Super Bowl
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2023 Super Bowl
February 10, 2023
RBHS boys basketball falls to JCHS, close defeat
RBHS boys’ basketball falls to JCHS, close defeat
February 3, 2023
During the half-time of the JV Girls Basketball game, the Rock Bridge cheerleading team dance and cheer with the junior clinic.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball defeats Capital City 57-24, overcomes zone challenges
January 15, 2023
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball wins against Troy Buchanan 48-23 at home, maintaining a substantial lead from start to finish
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball wins against Troy Buchanan 48-23 at home, maintaining a substantial lead from start to finish
January 12, 2023
RBHS dismantles HHS, looks to hopeful future
RBHS dismantles HHS, looks to hopeful future
October 18, 2022
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
TikTok sounds: TikTok influences popular music, changes industry
TikTok sounds: TikTok influences popular music, changes industry
March 9, 2022
Music industry mishandles substance abuse
Music industry mishandles substance abuse
March 9, 2022
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
Absurdity in the eyes of Albert Camus
December 17, 2022
Brown butter cookie recipe
Brown butter cookie recipe
November 2, 2022
Taylor Swift enters unapologetic era, releases Midnights
Taylor Swift enters unapologetic era, releases ‘Midnights’
October 28, 2022
Religion provides reason for the unexplainable in post-World War II science fiction
Religion provides reason for the unexplainable in post-World War II science fiction
September 27, 2022
Image courtesy of IMDb
“Rings of Power” weaves fascinating introduction, controversial decisions
September 6, 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
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
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
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 4
May 4, 2022
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on the Biden inauguration

Amira McKee
January 14, 2021
on returning to in-person instruction

on returning to in-person instruction

Amira McKee
January 13, 2021
Science explains Zoom fatigue

Science explains Zoom fatigue

Amira McKee
January 5, 2021
Students, staff reflect on presenting musical amidst pandemic

Students, staff reflect on presenting musical amidst pandemic

Amira McKee
December 22, 2020
Photo by Sophia Eaton

YAC meets with CPS officials to discuss concerns, questions regarding virtual learning, accessibility

Amira McKee
October 15, 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

Amira McKee
March 31, 2020
NHSEB considers hosting national tournament virtually after cancellation

NHSEB considers hosting national tournament virtually after cancellation

Amira McKee
March 31, 2020
Macro detail of Surgical medical face mask as individual protection device.

Students sew surgical masks to donate to healthcare facility amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Amira McKee
March 30, 2020
CPS considers commissioning new road out North parking lot

CPS considers commissioning new road out North parking lot

Amira McKee
March 29, 2020
CACC Culinary students prepare samples of hamburgers with onions at the Germany booth. Several Culinary students participated in Global Village, even if the culture they represented was not their own. These students filled the RBHS cafeteria during the event. Photo by Allie Pigg

Administration to enforce new sanitation polices among Global Village booths

Amira McKee
March 13, 2020
People of T/F: McKinely Dixon

People of T/F: McKinely Dixon

Amira McKee
March 9, 2020
RBHS Model United Nations team competes in MIZMUN conference

RBHS Model United Nations team competes in MIZMUN conference

Amira McKee
March 3, 2020
Media Center offers rewards through Read a Latte program

Media Center offers rewards through ‘Read a Latte’ program

Amira McKee
February 24, 2020
Theater department to present Leaving Iowa tonight

Theater department to present ‘Leaving Iowa’ tonight

Amira McKee
February 20, 2020
Cultural norms dictate views on sex, sexuality

Cultural norms dictate views on sex, sexuality

Amira McKee
February 13, 2020
Global views on sex translate into differing ages of consent

Global views on sex translate into differing ages of consent

Amira McKee
February 13, 2020
Teen media consumption shapes sexual development

Teen media consumption shapes sexual development

Amira McKee
February 12, 2020
Vandalism creates unprecedented cost

Vandalism creates unprecedented cost

Amira McKee
February 11, 2020
Universal Background Checks

Universal Background Checks

Amira McKee
January 23, 2020
Medicine vials and syringe. Photo by Envato Elements

Pharmaceutical Price Controls

Amira McKee
January 17, 2020
CPS Online observes highest enrollment since founding

CPS Online observes highest enrollment since founding

Amira McKee
January 15, 2020
Art by Sophie Froese

Sexist parenting practices begin lifelong biases for all

Amira McKee
January 15, 2020
Junior Allie Bell answers questions about photography Jan. 8. I was there to teach the kids in fifth grade about my experience in the art program, as well was what we have been working on this year in photography specifically, Bell said. I also got to demonstrate how we use our equipment an show some of my work. Photo by Turner DeArmond.

RBHS hosts Fine Arts Extravaganza for CPS fifth graders

Amira McKee
January 9, 2020
CPS to offer students associate degrees through High School 2.0

CPS to offer students associate degrees through ‘High School 2.0’

Amira McKee
January 7, 2020
RBHS finds unprecedented success at Randy Pierce Winter Classic Debate Tournament

RBHS finds unprecedented success at Randy Pierce Winter Classic Debate Tournament

Amira McKee
December 16, 2019
NAEP test will take place in the media center Feb. 6 from 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m

Media Center hosts month-long relaxation initiative ‘De-Stress December’

Amira McKee
December 3, 2019
Ping pong club provides relaxed community, friendly competition

Ping pong club provides relaxed community, friendly competition

Amira McKee
December 3, 2019
Junior Amira McKee reads to her younger siblings after she gets home from school Oct. 22. Clara watches on the left and Mack on the right as Amira asked Mickey in the middle to point to the narwhal in the book they were reading. Photo by Sarah Mosteller

Family values: Home responsibilities give ample opportunities for growth

Amira McKee
November 18, 2019
Population growth places strains on RBHS resources

Population growth places strains on RBHS resources

Amira McKee
November 17, 2019
Halloween art and icons by Riley Kerns.

Historic facts disprove Halloween myths

Amira McKee
October 29, 2019
The Garba Queens perform a folk dance for the audience. Riya Amin, sophomore, lead the dance line. Participating for her second year she said, [India Nite] is a great way to get involved in the community. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

CAI hosts 28th annual India Nite

Amira McKee
October 21, 2019
President Trumps rally took place at the Columbia Regional Airport under a hangar. The hangar reached its full capacity before 5:00 p.m., according to KOMU News. Photo by Allie Pigg.

on Trump withdrawing troops from Syria

Amira McKee
October 18, 2019
Students hurry out of the west exit during the first ALICE drill of the year, Oct. 2. Teachers were instructed to lead their students outside the building if the simulated threat was a safe distance away. This was the first of three active shooter drills to be conducted at RBHS.

First ALICE drill of the year sparks questions of school preparedness

Amira McKee
October 9, 2019

From the streets to the screen

Amira McKee
October 3, 2019
Senior Mason Nunamaker takes the first hit of the night. His brother, Dalton Nunamaker, created the car smash as Student Council president, an annual tradition that has been a smash ever since. Photo by Audrey Snyder

StuCo holds third annual car smash

Amira McKee
October 2, 2019
Mavericks vocalist and guitarist Raul Malo performs at Columbia MO Roots N Blues N BBQ festival Saturday night, Sept 28. Photo by Sophia Eaton.

Mavericks’ performance provides exceptional music, brings patrons together

Amira McKee
October 1, 2019
Burnout mugs engineer Michael Merwin shows off his innovative coffee tumbler, colling hot beverages to a drinkable temperature in the 93 degree Roots N Blues heat on Sept. 29. Photo by Audrey Snyder.

People of Roots N Blues – Michael Merwin

Amira McKee
September 30, 2019
Raising Hands by envato elements

Six students will participate in annual Missouri Scholars Academy

Amira McKee
May 25, 2019
Catcalling by Lorelei Dohm

Catcalling compromises women’s mental health

Amira McKee
May 20, 2019
Photo by Amira McKee

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Amira McKee
March 7, 2019
Photo by Amira McKee

My grandmother

Amira McKee
March 7, 2019
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