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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 18, 2024
Students gather on the courtwarming dance floor.
Behind the scenes: StuCo plans school dances
March 21, 2025
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
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 10, 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 15 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 2
January 27, 2025
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 1
January 27, 2025
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
CPS Debate captains Aditi Patel (12) and Avery Johnson (12) smile on stage while presenting awards. The awards ceremony concluded COMO Classic, which ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1.
COMO Classic Debate Tournament Photo Gallery
February 13, 2025
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
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
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Mental illness shouldn't be self-diagnosed

Mental illness shouldn’t be self-diagnosed

Elad Gov-Ari
May 6, 2018
Doctors overprescribe drugs, feed epidemic

Doctors overprescribe drugs, feed epidemic

Elad Gov-Ari
May 3, 2018
Principal Rukstad seeks way to encourage sobriety

Principal Rukstad seeks way to encourage sobriety

Elad Gov-Ari
February 28, 2018
Boys' basketball to go up against Rockhurst Hawklets

Boys’ basketball to go up against Rockhurst Hawklets

Elad Gov-Ari
February 15, 2018
City Lights raises money for the Children's Grove in charity benefit

City Lights raises money for the Children’s Grove in charity benefit

Elad Gov-Ari
February 1, 2018
Celebrating B.B King

Celebrating B.B King

Elad Gov-Ari
February 1, 2018
Teacher testimonials aim to deter students from substance abuse

Teacher testimonials aim to deter students from substance abuse

Elad Gov-Ari
February 1, 2018
Student brings weapon to advisory; 'no threat made'

Student brings weapon to advisory; ‘no threat made’

Elad Gov-Ari
January 31, 2018
FCC to vote on net neutrality

FCC to vote on net neutrality

Elad Gov-Ari
December 15, 2017
Lady Bruins to take on Spartans

Lady Bruins to take on Spartans

Elad Gov-Ari
December 15, 2017
Lady Bruins crush Salem High School in first game of Sullivan Tournament

Lady Bruins crush Salem High School in first game of Sullivan Tournament

Elad Gov-Ari
December 12, 2017
Lady Bruins bag exciting victory over Francis Howell

Lady Bruins bag exciting victory over Francis Howell

Elad Gov-Ari
December 6, 2017
Fight or flight response creates skewed time perception

Fight or flight response creates skewed time perception

Elad Gov-Ari
November 14, 2017
California bill trivializes severity of HIV transmission

California bill trivializes severity of HIV transmission

Elad Gov-Ari
October 31, 2017
Drama club to host annual haunted house

Drama club to host annual haunted house

Elad Gov-Ari
October 27, 2017
Students should avoid goofing off, give teachers respect

Students should avoid goofing off, give teachers respect

Elad Gov-Ari
October 27, 2017
Gary Clark Jr. captivates audience with soulful blues

Gary Clark Jr. captivates audience with soulful blues

Elad Gov-Ari
September 30, 2017
Photo courtesy of Dr. Arturo Echeverri

Tomorrow Come Foundation reaches out to students for donations

Elad Gov-Ari
April 27, 2017
RBHS students use loopholes for cell phone use

RBHS students use loopholes for cell phone use

Elad Gov-Ari
April 24, 2017
Slam poetry club debuts to students

Slam poetry club debuts to students

Elad Gov-Ari
April 11, 2017
Lady Bruins take home heartbreaking loss to Kirkwood Pioneers in double overtime

Lady Bruins take home heartbreaking loss to Kirkwood Pioneers in double overtime

Elad Gov-Ari
March 18, 2017
Photo by Cassidy Viox

Lady Bruins take victory in sectionals match up against Lebanon

Elad Gov-Ari
March 9, 2017
Heading into postseason: Girls’ basketball junior Makenzie Skrabal practices and competes in order to prepare for postseason competition which begins next month. Photo by Haley Hollis

Lady Bruins beat Jays in a nail-biting tied overtime

Elad Gov-Ari
February 9, 2017
Struggling to 'make it'

Struggling to ‘make it’

Elad Gov-Ari
February 9, 2017
Show Choir holds annual charity benefit

Show Choir holds annual charity benefit

Elad Gov-Ari
February 1, 2017
Bruins beat Jays despite lack of energy

Bruins beat Jays despite lack of energy

Elad Gov-Ari
February 1, 2017
Junior guard Payton McCallister scores a layup in an away game earlier in the season. The Lady Bruins were able to pull off a close win, 53-48, against the Hickman Kewpies on Jan. 25. Photo by Kris Cho

Bruins seal 53-48 victory against Hickman

Elad Gov-Ari
January 26, 2017
Ben cooper dribbles the basketball

Boys basketball blows out Southeast Seminoles

Elad Gov-Ari
January 7, 2017
2016 Winter choir concert

2016 Winter choir concert

Elad Gov-Ari
December 14, 2016
Lady Bruins cruise to victory against Francis Howell

Lady Bruins cruise to victory against Francis Howell

Elad Gov-Ari
December 13, 2016
Photo by Abby Blitz

New proposal to change start date incites discussion

Elad Gov-Ari
November 2, 2016
Photo by Sury Rawat

Second annual CACC culinary sale features Thanksgiving menu

Elad Gov-Ari
October 26, 2016
Nurse Lisa Griggs gives daily prescriptions to students at RBHS. Griggs is starting her first year as a nurse at RBHS. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

New nurse appointed to ease workload of health department

Elad Gov-Ari
October 11, 2016
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Bruins take victory over Smith Cotton on senior night

Elad Gov-Ari
October 6, 2016
Clubs enrich each school year

Clubs enrich each school year

Elad Gov-Ari
October 1, 2016
Players huddle during a timeout in the midst of the game against the Hannibal Pirates on the evening of Sept. 29. Despite a bold performance, the team ended up falling to the Pirates in heartbreaking fashion. Photo credit to Elad Gov-Ari

Volleyball continues losing streak after painful loss against Hannibal

Elad Gov-Ari
September 29, 2016
Breakfast of champions

Breakfast of champions

Elad Gov-Ari
April 22, 2016
The Children's Theatre puppet shows will take place in the PAC lobby on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Annual talent show, Capers, to debut 35th installment tonight

Elad Gov-Ari
April 21, 2016

Rock Bridge Soundboard: Top 50 albums of all time series finale

Elad Gov-Ari
April 11, 2016

Rock Bridge Soundboard: Top 50 albums finale pt.1

Elad Gov-Ari
April 7, 2016
Orchestra debuts their spring performance

Orchestra debuts their spring performance

Elad Gov-Ari
March 16, 2016
New bill proposes daily pledge of patriotism

New bill proposes daily pledge of patriotism

Elad Gov-Ari
March 7, 2016

Rock Bridge Soundboard- Top 50 albums pt. 4

Elad Gov-Ari
February 29, 2016

Rock Bridge Soundboard- Top 50 albums pt. 3

Elad Gov-Ari
February 26, 2016

Rock Bridge Soundboard- Top 50 albums pt. 2

Elad Gov-Ari
February 26, 2016
Oh, mylanta!

Oh, mylanta!

Elad Gov-Ari
February 25, 2016
Flowers available for Valentine's day

Flowers available for Valentine’s day

Elad Gov-Ari
February 10, 2016
CPS discusses bomb threat policy

CPS discusses bomb threat policy

Elad Gov-Ari
February 9, 2016
New book club plans for second meeting

New book club plans for second meeting

Elad Gov-Ari
February 2, 2016
Junior Alyssa Gibler lays in the snow with her school work.

Post-break laziness hits students hard

Elad Gov-Ari
January 21, 2016
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Elad Gov-Ari
January 16, 2016
art by Ana Ramirez

Leaving the den

Elad Gov-Ari
December 22, 2015
Photo by Cassi Viox

Pass/fail classes provide helpful alternative to select students

Elad Gov-Ari
December 13, 2015
Horticulture holds holiday floral sale

Horticulture holds holiday floral sale

Elad Gov-Ari
December 12, 2015
San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon, right, comforts dispatcher Michelle Rodriguez during a news conference with the first responders who were at the scene of last week's fatal shooting at the Inland Regional Center, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, in San Bernardino, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

This week’s news highlights

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December 11, 2015
Calling all zombies

Calling all zombies

Elad Gov-Ari
December 8, 2015
Chaplain Chuck Bender, right, prays with Michael Davila at a makeshift memorial honoring the victims of Wednesday's shooting rampage, Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, in San Bernardino, Calif. The FBI said Friday it is officially investigating the mass shooting in California as an act of terrorism, while a U.S. law enforcement official said the woman who carried out the attack with her husband had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and its leader on Facebook. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

This week’s news highlights

Elad Gov-Ari
December 4, 2015

Rock Bridge Soundboard

Elad Gov-Ari
November 30, 2015

Mission statement on brink of reconstruction

Elad Gov-Ari
October 29, 2015
Tyler, Bruins exact revenge in district final

Tyler, Bruins exact revenge in district final

Elad Gov-Ari
October 29, 2015
Soccer conquers Jeff City, will play Hickman in district championship

Soccer conquers Jeff City, will play Hickman in district championship

Elad Gov-Ari
October 27, 2015
Career Center benefits provided for all CPS students

Career Center benefits provided for all CPS students

Elad Gov-Ari
October 12, 2015

Rock Bridge Sound Board: album extravaganza

Elad Gov-Ari
October 12, 2015
photo by Cassi Viox

New faces, familiar places

Elad Gov-Ari
September 29, 2015
infographic by Neil Cathro

Stuck between footsteps: Life of a sibling

Elad Gov-Ari
May 21, 2015
3 bands play final concert

3 bands play final concert

Elad Gov-Ari
May 14, 2015
Wireless chargers: Separating you from the outlet

Wireless chargers: Separating you from the outlet

Elad Gov-Ari
March 23, 2015
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