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RBHS students walkout to demand return of masks
RBHS students walkout to demand return of masks
January 13, 2022
Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal
Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal
December 16, 2021
Principal Sirna presenting sophomore Andrew Hauser at the CPS board meeting Dec. 13. Hauser holds the record for the fastest cross country time of any high school student in Missouri history.
CPS Board of Education votes to update COVID-19 efforts, remove masks Jan. 4
December 16, 2021
Seasonal sounds: RBHS fine arts department to hold winter concerts Dec. 13, 14, 16
Seasonal sounds: RBHS fine arts department to hold winter concerts Dec. 13, 14, 16
December 11, 2021
Photo courtesy of inteGIRLS STL/MO.
inteGIRLS STL/MO chapter hosts first Winter Contest
December 7, 2021
Photo by Bailey Blackburn.
RBHS varsity boys basketball win vs KCE, 88-43
December 20, 2021
Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener
Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener
December 2, 2021
New volleyball head coach leads team to historic finish
New volleyball head coach leads team to historic finish
December 1, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
RBHS esports team takes third, fourth place at state championship
November 18, 2021
Volleyball makes history, looks to improve for future seasons
November 17, 2021
Art by Devin Hall.
Minorities experience more pressure in educational environments, during COVID-19 pandemic
November 11, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
Zachary Willmore becoming homecoming queen indicates growing inclusion in RBHS
November 8, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.
Climate change spurs journalistic awakening
November 4, 2021
Art by Lorelei Dohm.
Sea level rise caused by world powers leave South Pacific islands vulnerable
November 3, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.
Wildfire smoke spreads across nation, contaminates air quality
November 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of IMDB
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ embodies long-awaited answers to wishes for the Star Wars universe.
January 13, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
‘Licorice Pizza’: Fun, melancholic masterpiece
January 12, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDB
Spider-Man: No Way Home pleases fans, calls back to the classics
December 21, 2021
Photo courtesy of Studio Ghibli
Analyzing fashion in Howl’s Moving Castle
November 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.
“The French Dispatch” effortlessly blends striking visuals with maniacal humor
November 11, 2021
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
December 20, 2021
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Online english renews desire to write
December 13, 2021
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
December 3, 2021
Development of the metaverse describes a new social media
Development of the metaverse describes a “new social media”
December 1, 2021
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
November 9, 2021
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
Development of the metaverse describes a new social media
Development of the metaverse describes a “new social media”
December 1, 2021
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
November 9, 2021
Art by Desmond Kisida.
Halloween fosters self-expression with limits
November 4, 2021
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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
Photo by Sophia Eaton.
Reading rehabilitation: A journey back to books
March 18, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Adopting self care habits helps hinder mental pressure
February 12, 2021
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
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Super Bowl 55 prediciton
February 7, 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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10 most anticipated summer movies

10 most anticipated summer movies

May 11, 2014
Custodial shortage results in added stress for staff

Custodial shortage results in added stress for staff

May 9, 2014
Freshman John Swift returns a serve against Jefferson City.

Boys tennis dominates the court in Jefferson City

May 8, 2014
Photo by Bri Arnett

Health Brief: Study shows correlation between young adult fitness and cognition later in life

May 8, 2014
Health Brief: Coca Cola to remove brominated vegetable oil from products

Health Brief: Coca Cola to remove brominated vegetable oil from products

May 8, 2014
MaxPreps names Bruin athletics No. 6 in country

MaxPreps names Bruin athletics No. 6 in country

May 5, 2014
Students participate in unofficial senior skip day

Students participate in unofficial senior skip day

April 30, 2014
The greatest difference between the scenery of Columbia, Missouri and that of San Diego is the colors. While the buildings of Columbia are shades of grey and white with pops of brick, San Diego is filled with a range of colors and patterns. My friends and I traveled across the city by foot, cab, and bus. We went to Balboa Park and Old Town, where I captured some of the scenic places that help define the atmosphere of San Diego.

San Diego’s Mexican cuisine falls short in authenticity

April 11, 2014
Mast tightens unsupervised students policy

Mast tightens unsupervised students policy

April 7, 2014

Highly-anticipated ‘Divergent’ entertains audiences as worthwhile sci-fi thriller

April 6, 2014
photo by Justin Sutherland

British scientists identify hormone cortisol as initial possible biomarker for depression

March 30, 2014
photo by Morgan Berk

Stigma prevents adequate treatment of mental illness

March 26, 2014
Students participate in a Bruin Block activity.

Changes to next year’s schedule reduce frequency of bruin block, include more “like days”

March 23, 2014
Crossroads presentation educates students about realities of drug abuse

Crossroads presentation educates students about realities of drug abuse

March 20, 2014
Faculty gear up for Health and Resource fair

Faculty gear up for Health and Resource fair

March 20, 2014
Bruin Bites food drive gathers nonperishables for students in need

Bruin Bites food drive gathers nonperishables for students in need

March 20, 2014
photo by Manal Salim

Prom Closet provides students with dresses free of charge

March 19, 2014
photo by Anna Wright

Tunnels close during lunch periods in attempt to curb trash problem

March 13, 2014
Global Village 2014

Global Village 2014

March 7, 2014
A Mens Team Sports class plays flag football on Friday. Physical Education classes such as this one create environments for exercise. Photo by Asa Lory

Health Brief: Teens aren’t meeting federal fitness guidelines

January 24, 2014
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Graduation date announced for 2014 senior class

January 13, 2014
photo by Anna Wright

12 DIYs: Lacy votive candle holders

December 21, 2013
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

An Ugly Crisis: How the media distort female self-image

December 20, 2013
photo by Anna Wright

12 DIYs: Peppermint body scrub

December 20, 2013

Students express support for federal minimum wage increase

December 20, 2013
Source: twitter.com

Common Application glitches result in added stress for seniors

November 7, 2013
Trisha Sharp, a witness of the accident and a student at RBHS, explains to Bearing News journalist Anna Wright how she came across the scene of the accident. Sharp was walking to her car when she heard a crash as the car hit the light post.

Passengers injured in car wreck outside RBHS

November 6, 2013
A student receives an influenza vaccine at the Boone County Department of Health and Human Services, on West Worley St. The district does not provide these shots to RBHS students at school. However, the influenza clinics will travel to all elementary and middle schools in the Columbia Public Schools school district.

DHHS provides free flu shots off-campus

November 5, 2013
The trumpets perform as part of the Emerald Regiment during the Homecoming assembly

Assemblies will continue using class time

November 1, 2013
Halloween DIY crafts for decoration, inspiration

Halloween DIY crafts for decoration, inspiration

October 31, 2013
Lynne Moore, guidance secretary, leaves Friday

Lynne Moore, guidance secretary, leaves Friday

October 31, 2013
An array of frozen pumpkin pies sit in the CACC Culinary Arts walk-in freezer. The pie will be offered as a part of both five dollar meal deals tomorrow, available in the commons between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Culinary Arts students prepare for food sales tomorrow

October 30, 2013
Custodians Frederick Robinson (right) and Greg Reinkenmeyer (left) clean up trash left behind during students after lunch. Reinkenmeyer said it is important for students to do their part in keeping the building clean and garbage-free.

Recent intercom announcement encourages students to clean up lunch trash

October 29, 2013
Circled in red are the locations around the school building where recycling receptacles are placed. Teachers are expected to empty their class recycling bins into these receptacles each week.

Faculty implement new recycling procedure

October 29, 2013
Processed foods contain potentially dangerous ingredients, pathogens

Processed foods contain potentially dangerous ingredients, pathogens

October 24, 2013
Art by Maddy Meuller

Closed campus lunch proves smothering to underclassmen

October 2, 2013
The Rock Bridge Varsity Cheerleaders raise senior Kayla Cooper up during a practice.

Varsity cheerleaders place second at state competition

September 16, 2013
Encounters with homeless provide reflective questions

Encounters with homeless provide reflective questions

May 27, 2013
Sophomore Matt Echelmeier tees off during Thursdays match at Old Hawthorne Golf Course. Photo by Patrick Smith

Boy’s Golf prevails at Old Hawthorne

April 26, 2013
Photo by Maddy Jones

Preschool offers kids opportunity to improve learning

April 19, 2013
Junior Mariah Brady looks at her phone while she prepares to send a tweet. She allows people to view her sporadic personality through her Twitter profile. Photo by Maddy Jones

‘Twitter-famous’ teen harnesses personal humor

March 7, 2013
A True/False structure stands in Missouri Theater. Photo by Blake Becker

‘Reality Bites’ illustrates flavor of Columbia

March 2, 2013
Campfire stories reveal documentary secrets

‘Campfire stories’ reveal documentary secrets

March 2, 2013
photo illustration by Paige Kiehl

Teens underestimate dangers of risky behavior

February 28, 2013

Awkward moment causes epiphany

February 13, 2013
Feature photo by Asa Lory

Hollywood rumors shed light on relationship abuse

January 11, 2013
infographic by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

SEC switch alters competition, athletes

December 21, 2012
Everyone Eats offers Thanksgiving meal to less fortunate

Everyone Eats offers Thanksgiving meal to less fortunate

November 16, 2012
The spectrum of recent presidents on the political scale. Art by Hyelee Won

Election 2012: A Mind Divided

October 30, 2012

Food porn glamorizes gluttony

October 23, 2012

Avett Brothers dazzle crowd with performance

September 30, 2012
Bad boys, bad boys. Whats a girl to do?

Bad boys, bad boys. What’s a girl to do?

September 11, 2012

Teenager battles inner desire to taste perfection

May 25, 2012
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