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RBHS students walk through the new CPS weapons detection system to enter school.
Weapon detection systems at Rock Bridge leaves mixed opinions on student body
September 5, 2024
Photo of RBHS graduation cap and gown.
Columbia Public Schools prohibits individualization of attire at graduation, promotes community achievement
May 10, 2024
Ahlam Alamin (10) and Aneesh Calyam (9) run a check-in table during RBHS's annual debate tournament, COMO Classic, on Feb. 2.
RBHS Speech and Debate to hold showcase, aim to raise funds and awareness
May 9, 2024
Photo of Feeding Como flyer. The main event for Feeding Como is May 4, from 12pm-3pm at Bethel Park.
Feeding COMO holds annual potluck, raises awareness for food insecurity
May 3, 2024
Reid Fairlamb (12) practices his solo for the upcoming school musical, "Let it Be," during the April 30. dress rehearsal.
“Let it Be” will debut on opening night May 3 at 7 p.m.
May 2, 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 17, 2024
The cover of "God Plays His Piano Drone," captured by Ethan Cooksey, highlights the "shoegaze" and "dream pop" feel of the album, released May 17, 2024.
‘God Plays His Piano Drone:’ The start of a young musician’s career
August 21, 2024
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
RBHS seniors reflect on their feelings of preparedness for college
May 8, 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
The cover of "God Plays His Piano Drone," captured by Ethan Cooksey, highlights the "shoegaze" and "dream pop" feel of the album, released May 17, 2024.
‘God Plays His Piano Drone:’ The start of a young musician’s career
August 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of taylorswift.com
The Tortured Poets Department takes fatalistic approach, reflects real life
May 1, 2024
photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” adds an entertaining yet predictable film to its franchise
March 9, 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 Valentine's Day candy conversation hearts. This treat dates back to 1847 and were originally used as throat lozenges. However, by the early 1900's 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
Photo of menstrual products
Metal exposure in tampons exposes the negligence of the menstrual product industry
October 1, 2024
Photo of Chappell Roan at the Gov Ball
The Respect and Demands of a Midwest Princess
September 18, 2024
The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports
May 22, 2024
Flags in the counselors office, represent college choices in the United States.
Navigating college recruitment first hand
May 20, 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
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
The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports
May 22, 2024
Flags in the counselors office, represent college choices in the United States.
Navigating college recruitment first hand
May 20, 2024
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
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 4
May 9, 2024
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
Riley Rolwing (11) and Brennan Scott (10) discuss how they're 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 O'Toole (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 Bear's 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 driver's 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
The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News
The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News
Anjali Noel Ramesh

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Anjali Noel Ramesh is one of two Editors-in-Chief for Southpaw and Bearing News. She enjoys playing tennis and traveling. In her free time, she listens to music and spends time outside.

All content by Anjali Noel Ramesh
Photo courtesy of envato elements.

Crisis, conflict reporting unveils bias in western media

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor in Chief
May 13, 2022
Track and field athletes achieve new personal records at Lutheran South Invitational, prepare for postseason

Track and field athletes achieve new personal records at Lutheran South Invitational, prepare for postseason

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2022
Photo courtesy of Caroline Ma.

Army Ants compete at world robotics championships after two-year COVID-19-related cancellations

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022
Global Village international fashion show makes come back after COVID-19 cancellations

Global Village international fashion show makes come back after COVID-19 cancellations

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Joseph Anderson.

Bruin Girls compete at nationals, adopt mindset changes in face of adversity

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
Music aides therapy, promotes stress relief, relaxation

Music aides therapy, promotes stress relief, relaxation

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2022
Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity

Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity

Anjali Noel Ramesh and Nora Crutcher-McGowan
December 21, 2021
Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal

Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2021
Photo by Salma Alamin.

Underclassmen win annual PowderPuff tournament, look forward to coming year

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Co-Editor in Chief
December 5, 2021

Volleyball makes history, looks to improve for future seasons

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 17, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.

Billionaires in space: commercial space travel takes over future of industry

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 4, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.

Wildfire smoke spreads across nation, contaminates air quality

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of Envato Elements.

What to know about the U.S. retreat from Afghanistan, expectations for the future

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 28, 2021
Students arrange in-person Bruin Cup mid-May

Students arrange in-person Bruin Cup mid-May

Anjali Noel Ramesh
April 27, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.

Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius

Anjali Noel Ramesh
April 13, 2021
Photo by Parker Boone.

Penpals preserve long-distance friendships

Anjali Noel Ramesh
April 13, 2021
Art by Devin Hall.

Viewers’ perception of social media impacts health

Anjali Noel Ramesh
February 28, 2021
Photo by Ana Manzano.

RBHS administrators, yearbook staff plan picture retake day

Anjali Noel Ramesh
February 22, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.

Adopting self care habits helps hinder mental pressure

Anjali Noel Ramesh
February 12, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.

Girls’ basketball dominates against Capital City despite midgame position adjustments

Anjali Noel Ramesh
January 15, 2021
Senior forward Carlos Brown sits on the bench, while a medic inspects his ankle. Brown sustained an injury in the last quarter, and had to sit out the rest of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Boys’ basketball defeats Capital City, reflects on improvements for future games

Anjali Noel Ramesh
January 14, 2021
Golf coach steps down, reflects on 16-year legacy

Golf coach steps down, reflects on 16-year legacy

Anjali Noel Ramesh
January 3, 2021
Art by Lorelei Dohm, Photos by Ana Manzano.

Birthdays on the web, isolation brings families together

Anjali Noel Ramesh
December 30, 2020
Photo from envato elements.

Web combats global isolation during pandemic

Anjali Noel Ramesh
December 28, 2020
Blood draw at the hospital for an adult man

Student-run blood drive faced changes amidst COVID-19 restrictions

Anjali Noel Ramesh
December 11, 2020
The varsity softball team celebrating their win on Oct. 22. Photo by Desmond Kisida.

Softball defeats Marquette in state semifinals, focuses on team development in preparation for finals

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 27, 2020
Yearbook sales move online, adapts to virtual learning

Yearbook sales move online, adapts to virtual learning

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 23, 2020
StuCo members, Columbia Board of Education plan to rename RBHS football field

StuCo members, Columbia Board of Education plan to rename RBHS football field

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 10, 2020
Sophomore Kinley Schade serves in one of her matches against Helias on Monday, Sept 21.

Girls’ tennis defeat Helias in decisive victory, look to improve doubles play for post season matches

Anjali Noel Ramesh
September 22, 2020
District cancels school-related music concerts after COVID-19 concerns

District cancels school-related music concerts after COVID-19 concerns

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 18, 2020
A view of the RBHS planetarium's dome and starball. Photo by Anjali Noel Ramesh.

RBHS planetarium to host several films to advertise the astronomy program

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 13, 2020
Used with permission from NASA.gov

A Q&A with local retired NASA astronaut Linda Godwin

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 12, 2020
CPS sophomores visit True/False for annual film screening

CPS sophomores visit True/False for annual film screening

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 8, 2020
'A Machine to Live In' illuminates divide between culture, industrialization through alternate perspectives

‘A Machine to Live In’ illuminates divide between culture, industrialization through alternate perspectives

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 7, 2020
Art by Sarah Kuhlmann

First all-female spacewalk makes history

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 4, 2020
Paint marker drawings depicting the Global Village logo. Photo by Anjali Noel Ramesh.

It takes a village; Global village festivities express cultural backgrounds

Anjali Noel Ramesh
February 25, 2020
A student holds a beer bottle, tilting his head back to take a drink. Photo illustration by Sarah Kuhlmann, Ana Manzano.

Young adults struggle, succeed with financial intelligence

Anjali Noel Ramesh
February 18, 2020
Photo from envato elements.

Over exaggerating emotions understates real mental illnesses

Anjali Noel Ramesh
February 4, 2020
Junior guard John Powell shoots the ball during the team's pre-game warm-up. Photo courtesy of John Powell.

Boys’ basketball advances to semifinal round of Fort Zumwalt North tournament

Anjali Noel Ramesh
January 30, 2020
Photo by Parker Boone.

Girls’ swim. dive battles difficult practice conditions, falls to Blue Springs

Anjali Noel Ramesh
January 25, 2020
Photo from Envato Elements.

Endangered languages explain ethnic history, save vulnerable cultures

Anjali Noel Ramesh
January 24, 2020
Agents of socialization forge identity

Agents of socialization forge identity

Anjali Noel Ramesh
January 23, 2020
The RBHS planetarium's starball sits on its raised platform underneath the full dome in the center of the seating area. Photo by Anjali Noel Ramesh.

RBHS planetarium to premiere “CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story” feature film

Anjali Noel Ramesh
December 12, 2019
Sophomore Zihao Zhou (left) and senior Eric Kwon (right) stand for applause at the end of the orchestra concert. Photo by Jadyn Lisenby.

All-State symphony orchestra provides musical opportunities for band, orchestra students

Anjali Noel Ramesh
December 9, 2019
'Us' or 'Them': Finding the value of citizenship through life in different cultures

‘Us’ or ‘Them’: Finding the value of citizenship through life in different cultures

Anjali Noel Ramesh
December 2, 2019
The four renewable energy sources: solar, wind, hydroelectric and nuclear. Art by Lorelei Dohm.

Renewable resources shape future of energy

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 22, 2019
Snowy mountains. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

Say goodbye to a white Christmas

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 22, 2019
art by Jared Geyer

As population increases, so do Columbia’s climate concerns

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 22, 2019
Junior Quinn Tyler fidgets with her hair while working on homework, one way she reduces anxiety from classwork and school pressures. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Students use habits to cope with pressure

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 15, 2019
Art by Lorelei Dohm.

First Amendment freedoms facilitate proactive conversations, progress

Anjali Noel Ramesh
November 6, 2019
Freshman Ella Swindle makes a serve during practice Oct. 16. "The main challenge we faced was overcoming our mid season slump," Ella Swindle said, "I think we were all very tired which led to a few unfortunate losses". Photo by Ana Manzano

Volleyball falls to Hickman in districts, ends season looking toward the future

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 31, 2019
The RBHS girls tennis team poses after winning the Columbia tournament on Saturday, September 28

Boys’ and Girls’ tennis teams to be inducted in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 31, 2019
Ella Schouten pitches to Battle High School Oct. 18. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Softball victorious in sectionals, moves on to state quarterfinals

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 24, 2019
Art by Sarah Kuhlmann

Moving on: the challenges of relocation

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 17, 2019

Illness or Absence?

Anjali Noel Ramesh
October 1, 2019

Girls’ tennis chasing history

Anjali Noel Ramesh
September 30, 2019

RBHS to include compost bins in waste removal system

Anjali Noel Ramesh
September 28, 2019
Stacked textbooks on a table.

Helps the hassle, worth the weight

Anjali Noel Ramesh
September 18, 2019
Stacked textbooks on a table.

Physical textbooks worth the weight

Anjali Noel Ramesh
September 18, 2019
green meadow with Wind turbines generating electricity.

Climate change: closer than you think

Anjali Noel Ramesh
May 23, 2019
Bouquet of purple tulips and gifts for mothers; photo from Envato Element

From broken pasta to victory medals; a Mother’s Day memoir

Anjali Noel Ramesh
May 7, 2019
Bouquet of purple tulips and gifts for mothers; photo from Envato Element

From broken pasta to victory medals, a Mother’s Day memoir

Anjali Noel Ramesh
May 7, 2019
Photo by Anjali Noel Ramesh

My mom

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 8, 2019
Photo by Anjali Noel Ramesh

Jane Addams

Anjali Noel Ramesh
March 8, 2019
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