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City of Refuge to hold holiday market
City of Refuge to hold holiday market
December 8, 2023
Photo of Mr. Schirmir and Mrs. Pokorny playing hungry hungry hippos at Thanks assembly.
Thanks Assembly Photo Gallery
December 6, 2023
Photo taken in PAC as Rock Bridge orchestra team practices.
CPS Department of Fine Arts to conduct annual Holiday Taping Dec. 7
December 5, 2023
Veterans Uniteds sign on the property informs community members of the upcoming holiday lights display.
Veterans United to put on holiday light show once again
November 29, 2023
The annual Columbia 5K Turkey Trax will occur during Thanksgiving day starting and ending at 4th Street between Cherry and Locust. The 5K course will hit different parts of downtown Columbia and the MU Campus.
Fleet Feet to sponsor local Thanksgiving Day Race, Turkey Trax
November 21, 2023
Defensive Tackle Dain Almquist (11) awaits the play call at the line of scrimmage.
RBHS football loses 28-30 in final regular season game
October 23, 2023
Swimmer finishes 1st in 400 meter relay
RBHS Boys’ Swim dominates CMAC Championship
October 21, 2023
Number 15, Jaun Pico-Vazquez (12), defending during RBHSs match with BHS. Rock Bridge wins 11-5-2.
RBHS Boys’ Soccer fights, defeats BHS
October 14, 2023
RBHS football players make their grand entrance to kick off the homecoming game against Battle on Oct. 6. The game resulted in a win for the RBHS Bruins 38-0.
RBHS defense smothers Battle High School, Bruins move to 5-2
October 9, 2023
Rock Bridge Bruins takes the field to play against Saint Marys. The Bruins won 28-21, escaping a potential comeback victory by Saint Marys after starting the game up 21-0
RBHS defeats St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School at home
October 3, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
College Board changes scoring rubric for AP History exams
November 9, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
Three Halloween events to explore this year
October 28, 2023
Photo of materials catered to seniors such as a planner showing the date for graduation, RBHS graduation cap and information regarding senior merchandise from Jostens.
Senior activities take full-swing
October 24, 2023
Error message presented after trying to reach a restricted website
CPS adds new filter to technology, blocks features
October 13, 2023
Mr. Birgenheir instructs his German 1 class at RBHS.
Foreign language classes prepare students for life after high school, expose them to different cultures
October 11, 2023
How technology is making and breaking the publishing industry
How technology is making and breaking the publishing industry
December 4, 2023
Rachel Zegler (left) and Tom Blyth (right) in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Image courtesy of IMDb
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”: A Melodic Misstep in the Hunger Games Symphony
November 28, 2023
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Noah Kahan announces new tour, excites ‘Stick Season’ fanbase
October 3, 2023
Image of The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are vinyl courtesy of mitski.com
Mitski releases 7th album, maintains signature style
September 21, 2023
The suspects walk the threshold of the Venice mansion. Image courtesy of IMDb.
“A Haunting in Venice:” A spooky new twist on old tropes
September 20, 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
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
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 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
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
December 16, 2022
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
November 2, 2022
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
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
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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Teachers say final farewells to retiring staff members

Teachers say final farewells to retiring staff members

Derek Wang
May 26, 2015
Boys tennis repeats as sectional champions

Boys tennis repeats as sectional champions

Derek Wang
May 23, 2015
After Anna Aliotos family presented the Memorial Classic trophy to the Bruins, both teams formed one large huddle in tribute to Alioto.

Girls soccer wins 3rd annual Anna Alioto Memorial Classic

Derek Wang
May 10, 2015
Girls soccer loses in overtime, drops to 5-2

Girls soccer loses in overtime, drops to 5-2

Derek Wang
April 14, 2015
Girls soccer improves to 5-1, defeats Lindbergh

Girls soccer improves to 5-1, defeats Lindbergh

Derek Wang
April 11, 2015
Girls soccer ends undefeated streak, loses to Blue Springs South

Girls soccer ends undefeated streak, loses to Blue Springs South

Derek Wang
April 10, 2015
Bruins overcome deficit, improve to 4-0 on season

Bruins overcome deficit, improve to 4-0 on season

Derek Wang
April 9, 2015
Girls soccer pushes past Battle, improves to 3-0

Girls’ soccer pushes past Battle, improves to 3-0

Derek Wang
April 5, 2015
photo by Ashley Tanner

Girls’ soccer top Bulldogs in penalty shootout

Derek Wang
April 3, 2015
Girls soccer begins season with close win over Helias

Girls soccer begins season with close win over Helias

Derek Wang
March 20, 2015
Photo by Miranda Burke.

Bruin wrestlers compete at state, Ratermann takes third

Derek Wang
February 24, 2015
RBHS travels to district tournament

RBHS travels to district tournament

Derek Wang
February 13, 2015
Junior Tre Williams slams home a dunk in a game against Battle High School on Jan. 23. Photo by Devesh Kumar

On Senior Night Bruins fall to Moberly

Derek Wang
February 8, 2015
Sophomore Isaac lage works to turn his Helias opponent in a dual on Jan. 8. The Bruins defeated the Crusaders 49-29. Photo by Sury Rawat.

Wrestling competes in Warrensburg

Derek Wang
February 2, 2015
State Rep. introduces bill to lower Missouri voting age to 16

State Rep. introduces bill to lower Missouri voting age to 16

Derek Wang
January 30, 2015
Wrestling falls to Waynesville, Nixa

Wrestling falls to Waynesville, Nixa

Derek Wang
January 14, 2015
Junior Josiah Kline snuffs out his Helias opponents shot attempt with a well timed sprawl. Photo by Madelyn Stewart.

Wrestling holds off Helias

Derek Wang
January 8, 2015
photo by Sury Rawat

Fusing culture and education

Derek Wang
December 23, 2014
Screenshot from laurasian.org.

Foreign exchange programs offer opportunities, education

Derek Wang
December 21, 2014
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ignites Christmas cheer

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ ignites Christmas cheer

Derek Wang
December 18, 2014
Freshman Don Hammers sprawls on his Kirksville opponent in a match at 195 pounds. Photo by Abby Blitz.

Wrestling survives tough weekend

Derek Wang
December 17, 2014
Old Christmas classic Frosty the Snowman remains timeless

Old Christmas classic ‘Frosty the Snowman’ remains timeless

Derek Wang
December 15, 2014
photo by Madelyn Stewart

New elementary school opens space for increasing population

Derek Wang
December 15, 2014
Junior Sophie Cunningham blocks a player from Jefferson City. The Lady Bruins defeated the Lady Jays 54-24 tonight in the District Semi-Finals.

Girls basketball bounces past Battle

Derek Wang
December 13, 2014
RBHS places fifth at tourney; 3 Bruins claim individual crowns

RBHS places fifth at tourney; 3 Bruins claim individual crowns

Derek Wang
December 10, 2014
The seniors arrive for their Powder Puff football game against the juniors. Photo by Renata Williams.

Annual Powderpuff competition entertains, raises funds

Derek Wang
December 4, 2014
Freshman Don Hammers wrestles a Kirksville opponent at 195 pounds. Photo by Bri Arnett.

Wrestling opens season with tri-dual

Derek Wang
December 3, 2014
All juniors will take the ACT during the school day in April at no cost to the student. Photo by Sury Rawat.

All juniors to take ACT at no cost during school day in April

Derek Wang
October 31, 2014
Senior forward Joey Koetting jumps to head a ball while battling a Rolla defender, seniors Julian John and Mitch Stefan look on. Photo by Sury Rawat.

Soccer set for El Clasicomo

Derek Wang
October 29, 2014
Splitting the defense: Junior forward Tarnue Tyler dribbles through two Rolla defenders. Tyler would score the game winning goal in the last seconds of overtime. Photo by Sury Rawat.

Bruins bite Bulldogs in OT

Derek Wang
October 12, 2014
Photo by Erin Kleepkamp.

Girls Golf rolls by HHS, BHS

Derek Wang
September 17, 2014
Earth Day is April 22. Photo by George Sarafianos

Earth Day celebrated downtown

Derek Wang
May 5, 2014

Girls soccer defeats Sacred Heart; advances in tournament

Derek Wang
April 30, 2014

Girls soccer plays Lee’s Summit West; faces tough loss

Derek Wang
April 30, 2014
Photo provided by Taylor Brundage, who graduated from RBHS last year. The two were friends and soccer team mates.

Girls soccer defeats Kewpies, honors Alioto

Derek Wang
April 20, 2014
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Musical ensembles travel to Mexico, receive highest ratings throughout first day

Derek Wang
April 8, 2014
Girls soccer begins season, loses to Rolla

Girls soccer begins season, loses to Rolla

Derek Wang
March 27, 2014
MSHSAA regulations troublesome, but necessary

MSHSAA regulations troublesome, but necessary

Derek Wang
March 6, 2014

International dances entertain, educate

Derek Wang
March 5, 2014
Top 20 Sochi Winter Olympic fails

Top 20 Sochi Winter Olympic fails

Derek Wang
February 24, 2014
Gamecast Update: Bruins defeat Tigers 60-51

Gamecast Update: Bruins defeat Tigers 60-51

Derek Wang
February 21, 2014
Update: Rock Bridge defeats Miller Career Academy 70-45

Update: Rock Bridge defeats Miller Career Academy 70-45

Derek Wang
February 21, 2014
District standardizes trash cans, replacing metal with plastic

District standardizes trash cans, replacing metal with plastic

Derek Wang
February 13, 2014
Lady Bruins continue winning streak, crush Shawnee Mission West

Lady Bruins continue winning streak, crush Shawnee Mission West

Derek Wang
February 1, 2014
Rock Bridge vs. Shawnee Mission West

Rock Bridge vs. Shawnee Mission West

Derek Wang
January 31, 2014
Seniors Andrew OHaro and Annie Phillips gave ballots during todays elections for class representative. Photo by Shaun Gladney

Courtwarming to be held at Hilton Garden Inn

Derek Wang
January 24, 2014
#20 Rock Bridge vs #17 Edwardsville - Gamecast

#20 Rock Bridge vs #17 Edwardsville – Gamecast

Derek Wang
January 24, 2014
Photo by Derek Wang

Christmas travel more joyful than ordinary days

Derek Wang
January 3, 2014
Breezing past districts, tennis climbs to sectionals

Breezing past districts, tennis climbs to sectionals

Derek Wang
October 10, 2013
Junior Connor Bumbee waits for traffic to clear after school. photo by Randi Obermiller

Increase in Students Causes Parking Lot Congestion

Derek Wang
October 8, 2013
Coach Ben Loeb speaks with members of the girls tennis team during a match at Bethel Park.

Girls’ tennis moves one step closer to districts

Derek Wang
October 5, 2013
Girls tennis sprints past Jeff City

Girls’ tennis sprints past Jeff City

Derek Wang
October 3, 2013
Junior Connor Bumbee waits for traffic to clear after school. photo by Randi Obermiller

Increase in students causes rise in parking lot congestion

Derek Wang
October 1, 2013

Girls tennis adds victory against Battle to winning streak

Derek Wang
September 27, 2013
Bruin individual tennis dominates

Bruin individual tennis dominates

Derek Wang
May 13, 2013
IPRs unhelpful, too costly

IPRs unhelpful, too costly

Derek Wang
April 19, 2013
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