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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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All content by Brittany Cornelison
Senior Laurie Frew takes control of the ball and dribbles it down the field. Photo by Jazzmine Matthews.

Girls’ soccer sweeps away game against Smith-Cotton

Brittany Cornelison
May 6, 2014
Rivers in the Wasteland gives same rhythm, new soul

‘Rivers in the Wasteland’ gives same rhythm, new soul

Brittany Cornelison
April 26, 2014
‘Nefarious’ to screen in PAC with Nanette Ward

‘Nefarious’ to screen in PAC with Nanette Ward

Brittany Cornelison
April 25, 2014
Religious persecution, coexistence in sight

Religious persecution, coexistence in sight

Brittany Cornelison
April 11, 2014
2014 Capers performers announced

2014 Capers performers announced

Brittany Cornelison
March 18, 2014
Non-Stop fulfills thrill-seekers

‘Non-Stop’ fulfills thrill-seekers

Brittany Cornelison
March 5, 2014
Art by Elena Franck

Positive attitude ensures success even in most negative situations

Brittany Cornelison
March 3, 2014
Passion conference enlightens, brings solidarity to those who share religion

Passion conference enlightens, brings solidarity to those who share religion

Brittany Cornelison
February 21, 2014
Grupe up for Teacher of the Year Award

Grupe up for Teacher of the Year Award

Brittany Cornelison
January 31, 2014
Even though students complain about the parking lots being over-sold, over a hundred spots sit empty everyday. Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Parking tags now available to sophomores

Brittany Cornelison
January 27, 2014
Coach Jim Scanlon prepares his team to return to the floor against Branson High School on Jan 10th at RBHS. Photo by Maribeth Eiken.

Culver’s Classic rings in a 12th win for the Bruins, will play in semi-finals Wednesday

Brittany Cornelison
January 21, 2014
Photo by Brittany Cornelison.

12 DIYs: Hot Cocoa Ornaments

Brittany Cornelison
December 23, 2013
Reliance on faith encourages athletes

Reliance on faith encourages athletes

Brittany Cornelison
December 20, 2013
Infographic by Alex Caranza and Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi.

Teachers contemplate new ‘class flipping’ technique

Brittany Cornelison
December 17, 2013
Study Time: Senior Jake Gallagher studies in the media center on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Finals week begins next Monday, Dec. 16.

‘Like day’ scheduling next week will interfere with Career Center finals

Brittany Cornelison
December 12, 2013
Annual TurkeyTrax race takes off at RBHS on Thanksgiving morning

Annual TurkeyTrax race takes off at RBHS on Thanksgiving morning

Brittany Cornelison
November 26, 2013
Image used under the fair use doctrine.

Thor comes back with sequel, measures up to superhero standard

Brittany Cornelison
November 26, 2013
Image used under fair use doctrine.

‘Catching Fire’ album features mainstream artists, excites for film

Brittany Cornelison
November 26, 2013
Investigators discuss evidence found at the scene of the crime. Photo by Brittany Cornelison.

Robbery at apartment complex under investigation, runaway suspect apprehended

Brittany Cornelison
November 19, 2013
Social Media cleanse leads to anxiety-free month

Social Media cleanse leads to anxiety-free month

Brittany Cornelison
November 14, 2013
Brett Stover, prosecuting attorney presents closing statement. Photo by Brittany Cornelison.

Jury finds suspect not guilty for second degree assault

Brittany Cornelison
November 12, 2013
Getting connected: Students enrolled in the Professions in Healthcare course at the Columbia Area Career Center attend clinicals at Lenoir Woods, a local senior center. Those enrolled in the class learn the skills needed to take care of a variety of possible cases they may be presented in the profession.

Professions in Healthcare offers realistic clinical setting

Brittany Cornelison
November 10, 2013
The car involved in the accident underwent serious damage after hitting a light post in the RBHS parking lot.

Runaway driver brought into custody after car accident

Brittany Cornelison
November 6, 2013
Needtobreathe vocalists Bo Rinehart (left), Bear Rinehart (middle) and Seth Bolt (right) perform on the Blue Note stage. Photo by Brittany Cornelison.

Needtobreathe graces the Blue Note stage with unique performance, engages audience

Brittany Cornelison
November 5, 2013
Senior Mary Arnold, studies for her ACT. Photo by Rachel Kirchhofer.

Scheduling conflict results in homecoming, ACT back-to-back

Brittany Cornelison
October 24, 2013
Senior night brings home a win

Senior night brings home a win

Brittany Cornelison
October 18, 2013
Increase in non-driving student population jams lots

Increase in non-driving student population jams lots

Brittany Cornelison
October 9, 2013
Scandals lead to ruined careers for celebrities, exception being singers

Scandals lead to ruined careers for celebrities, exception being singers

Brittany Cornelison
October 7, 2013
Underclassmen visit booths in the Auxiliary Gym during their Bruin Block on Student Involvement Day earlier in the school year. Photo by Renata Poet-Williams

Students react to Bruin Block, opposition arises

Brittany Cornelison
September 29, 2013
Junior Carly Offerdahl prepares to receive a pass (photo by Brittany Cornelison)

Volleyball victorious against Hermann Bearcats for ninth season win

Brittany Cornelison
September 18, 2013
Senior Chayla Cheadle serves the ball against Smith-Cotton on Sept 9th at RBHS (photo by Marissa Soumokil)

Volleyball achieves first tournament win, remains undefeated

Brittany Cornelison
September 15, 2013
Tides proves lyrically dynamic, moving

‘Tides’ proves lyrically dynamic, moving

Brittany Cornelison
September 7, 2013
Photo Illustration by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

Prom Closet remains closed, hopes to appear next year

Brittany Cornelison
May 10, 2013
photo by Manal Salim

Terror of the night

Brittany Cornelison
April 24, 2013
Image used under fair use doctrine

OneRepublic debuts new identity, modernizes sound

Brittany Cornelison
April 8, 2013
Students encounter influx of college options

Students encounter influx of college options

Brittany Cornelison
February 12, 2013
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‘American Idol’ contestant inspires listeners with debut album

Brittany Cornelison
February 7, 2013

Swim team dives into competition, faces setbacks

Brittany Cornelison
February 4, 2013
The school cafeteria offers meals daily, and next years freshman and sophomores are expected to eat food provided by the cafeteria or home. Photo by Daphne Yu

Lunch to be closed for underclassmen

Brittany Cornelison
January 28, 2013
Senior Alex Henderson leads the team as they walk onto court at Mizzou Arena. Photo by Brittany Cornelison

Bruins aim for redemption at shootout

Brittany Cornelison
January 27, 2013
Leaping into the air, senior Justin Seamon gets ready to make a layup during practice. Photo by Patrick Smith

Boys basketball to join MFA Oil-Breaktime Shootout

Brittany Cornelison
January 27, 2013
Schedule sheets like this used to come with a space for teacher signatures to allow students to move onto to higher level classes. Many prerequisites for classes like math, language arts and foreign languages no longer apply. Photo by Daphne Yu

District policy changes class selection

Brittany Cornelison
January 17, 2013

Reality talent show ‘The Voice’ ends third season on high note

Brittany Cornelison
December 19, 2012

Phillip Phillips debuts uniquely styled album

Brittany Cornelison
December 9, 2012
Bruins smash through with win

Bruins smash through with win

Brittany Cornelison
December 4, 2012

Finale to the ‘Twilight’ saga brings surprise aspect of thrill to the big screen

Brittany Cornelison
November 28, 2012
Schools should promote religious tolerance

Schools should promote religious tolerance

Brittany Cornelison
November 12, 2012

Third Day revamps style with 16th album

Brittany Cornelison
November 11, 2012
The Kings Daughters Festival benefits several charities while also providing shoppers with a wide array of gifts and treats to choose from. Photo used with permission.

King’s Daughters excites Columbians

Brittany Cornelison
November 10, 2012
Image used under fair use doctrine

The District hosts biannual Holiday Shop Hop

Brittany Cornelison
November 1, 2012
Integrated math classes are no longer available for students to enroll in for the future. Columbia Public Schools is switching over to a curriculum that takes pieces from the integrated style of learning and combines them with the traditional math track. Photo by Aniqa Rahman.

District removes integrated math as an optional route

Brittany Cornelison
October 25, 2012
Volleyball triumphs over tough competition

Volleyball triumphs over tough competition

Brittany Cornelison
October 16, 2012

Sequel ‘Taken 2’ lives up to hype

Brittany Cornelison
October 11, 2012
Sophomore Bailey Lawson jumps for a return during last Saturdays tournament at Rock Bridge. Photo by Asa Lory

Volleyball JV girls pull through, varsity falters

Brittany Cornelison
October 11, 2012
Senior Allison Ryberg and junior Madison Hanson weigh meal packages to send to the starving in Kenya. Photo provided by Brady Bilbro.

CRUSH Hunger feeds starving families in Kenya

Brittany Cornelison
September 30, 2012
Helias brings tough competition for Bruins

Helias brings tough competition for Bruins

Brittany Cornelison
September 28, 2012

Volleyball girls pull through tough competition, gaining another two successes

Brittany Cornelison
September 17, 2012
Volleyball beats Kewpies with landslide victory

Volleyball beats Kewpies with landslide victory

Brittany Cornelison
September 10, 2012

Second Epic Mud Run ends with a splash

Brittany Cornelison
September 2, 2012

Volleyball faces tough loss to Jays

Brittany Cornelison
August 28, 2012
Organic markets spark debates, controversies

Organic markets spark debates, controversies

Brittany Cornelison
May 25, 2012

Unbalanced support creates division among activities

Brittany Cornelison
May 11, 2012

Bruins bring home wins from DECA state competition

Brittany Cornelison
March 21, 2012
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