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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
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Seeds of gratitude grow, students reveal benefits of ‘Thankful Thursday’

Emily Franke
May 7, 2015
“It’s necessary and awesome because so much of what we learn in history, despite the fact that there are teachers now who are trying to reverse it and make it more inclusive, the fact is that for most of history we have completely disregarded their point of view. The fact that people complain about it... First of all, why does it matter to you because it matters to those whose history has been erased, okay? If you’re not black I feel like you should not complain about it because you don’t understand. Also the fact that you get to learn about so many cool people... So we all learn about Edison and the light bulb and also there’s Tesla who’s super important in electricity, but there’s also a third black man who was really involved in helping Tesla and helping him do his research. Lewis Latimer made a long lasting light bulb and no one knows about him, and you never learn about this stuff because it’s just a race. I don’t know. It’s important and necessary.” -Michele Yang, Senior

RBHS hosts Presidential Scholar Finalist for second year in a row

Emily Franke
May 5, 2015

State resolution aims to give private schools curricular autonomy

Emily Franke
May 3, 2015
Trapped Inside the Mind

Trapped Inside the Mind

Emily Franke
May 2, 2015
Change with the Times

Change with the Times

Emily Franke
April 28, 2015
Photo by Science Olympiad Team

Science Olympiad sets record placement at State

Emily Franke
April 21, 2015
Photo by Robin Stover

RBHS journalists take home Pacemaker, Best of Show awards

Emily Franke
April 19, 2015
Photo by Sury Rawat

It’s about time

Emily Franke
April 15, 2015
Where art meets journalism on the silver screen

Where art meets journalism on the silver screen

Emily Franke
March 19, 2015
Proximity cards absent from student wallets

Proximity cards absent from student wallets

Emily Franke
March 9, 2015
Image used under the Fair Use Doctrine

Screening at RBHS to kick off True/False festival

Emily Franke
February 19, 2015
Rookies to champions in under a week

Rookies to champions in under a week

Emily Franke
February 14, 2015
Summit to remind lawmakers who is important

Summit to remind lawmakers who is important

Emily Franke
February 10, 2015
Reflections winners represent at state

Reflections winners represent at state

Emily Franke
February 8, 2015
The man behind the bus fleet

The man behind the bus fleet

Emily Franke
February 4, 2015
photo by Emily Franke

Bruins sing to the next level at MMEA

Emily Franke
January 31, 2015
Decreasing student loans

Decreasing student loans

Emily Franke
January 29, 2015
Student council, dancers, prepare for yearly Golden Cow competition

Student council, dancers, prepare for yearly Golden Cow competition

Emily Franke
January 29, 2015
Essence of musicianship

Essence of musicianship

Emily Franke
January 21, 2015
Photo by Emily Franke

Calculating competition

Emily Franke
January 15, 2015
Artistic expression through Reflection

Artistic expression through Reflection

Emily Franke
November 17, 2014
RBHS musicians to play world premier with district band

RBHS musicians to play world premier with district band

Emily Franke
November 11, 2014
When it all really is in your head

When it all really is in your head

Emily Franke
November 8, 2014
Sophomore wants to get it 'write'

Sophomore wants to get it ‘write’

Emily Franke
November 7, 2014
Choosing truth for the good of others, if not for oneself

Choosing truth for the good of others, if not for oneself

Emily Franke
October 30, 2014
Smoke generator, prank set off string of fire alarms

Smoke generator, prank set off string of fire alarms

Emily Franke
October 30, 2014
NHS members clean up tributary to Missouri River

NHS members clean up tributary to Missouri River

Emily Franke
October 6, 2014
art by Claire Simon

New ‘brain games’ not the only way to improve mental capacity

Emily Franke
September 26, 2014
Columbian youth engage in Hobbit Day festivities

Columbian youth engage in Hobbit Day festivities

Emily Franke
September 25, 2014
'If I Stay' deviates from expected plot

‘If I Stay’ deviates from expected plot

Emily Franke
September 1, 2014
Senior Harry Bozoian returns a serve in a singles match against Joplin. Photo by Catherine Howser

RBHS doubles teams rank first and second at individual sectional, qualify for state

Emily Franke
May 30, 2014
Photo by Emily Franke

First annual student art show ‘Depth’ a success

Emily Franke
May 4, 2014
Meals On Wheels fundraiser helps community's elderly

Meals On Wheels fundraiser helps community’s elderly

Emily Franke
April 17, 2014
Apps of the week: Microsoft Office Mobile, Wattpad, Orbsorb

Apps of the week: Microsoft Office Mobile, Wattpad, Orbsorb

Emily Franke
April 15, 2014
art by Yasmeen El-Jayyousi

Working with children fosters appreciation for learning

Emily Franke
April 12, 2014
Photo by Emily Franke

Musicians sweep solo and ensemble ratings at districts, anticipate performing at state

Emily Franke
April 9, 2014
infographic by Elena Franck

Lack of promotion in schools prevents lacrosse from achieving full potential

Emily Franke
March 24, 2014
Apps of the week: JOOL, Grid and SAT Up

Apps of the week: JOOL, Grid and SAT Up

Emily Franke
March 9, 2014
You've come a long way, baby

You’ve come a long way, baby

Emily Franke
March 1, 2014
'Particle Fever' provides thorough images, emotional dimension

‘Particle Fever’ provides thorough images, emotional dimension

Emily Franke
March 1, 2014
Photo by Mikaela Acton, Art by Alex Carranza

Southpaw: What Next?

Emily Franke
February 26, 2014
Bruin Block Olympics pump up Courtwarming spirit

Bruin Block Olympics pump up Courtwarming spirit

Emily Franke
February 23, 2014
art by Maddy Mueller

Plugged in. Powered on. Password set.

Emily Franke
February 19, 2014
Emerald Regiment to undergo leadership changes

Emerald Regiment to undergo leadership changes

Emily Franke
February 15, 2014
Audience members fill the aisles for the Show Choir Premiere concert

Audience members fill the aisles for the Show Choir Premiere concert

Emily Franke
January 21, 2014
photo by Morgan Berk

Meditation, yoga prove effective at relieving stress

Emily Franke
December 20, 2013
photo by Brett Stover

Inclement weather may mean recorded auditions for Missouri All-State Band

Emily Franke
December 18, 2013
art by Yasmeen El-Jayoussi

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way

Emily Franke
December 18, 2013
photo by Maribeth Eiken

Students react to snowed out December ACT

Emily Franke
December 17, 2013
Photo by Morgan Berk

RBHS Jazz program entertains at A Sweet Night of Jazz

Emily Franke
November 25, 2013
The participants of the Constitution Project stand in this Missouri Supreme Courtroom with their journalism team award. Photo by Kory Kaufman.

Students compete in first state Constitution project

Emily Franke
November 20, 2013
Photo by Emily Franke

NASA MAVEN launch projected in planetarium

Emily Franke
November 18, 2013
Sally Rider, 17, is questioned by Brett Stover, prosecuting attorney. Photo by Brittany Cornelison.

Court case declares defendant innocent

Emily Franke
November 12, 2013
Police investigators Colonel Renata Williams, Lieutenant Eric Glennon, Brayden Parker, and Sam Crisman answer questions about the vehicle accident at a press conference later that day.

Press conference provides details of car wreck

Emily Franke
November 6, 2013

Bruin Block Fashion Show highlights ’90s style

Emily Franke
October 24, 2013
Photo by Emily Franke

The Neighbourhood delivers memorable performance at The Blue Note

Emily Franke
October 23, 2013
A car from North lot that had writing on it. Photo by Brittany Corneilson

Vulgar vandalism results from North Lot prank

Emily Franke
October 15, 2013
Collegiate opportunities induce unfair acceptance rates

Collegiate opportunities induce unfair acceptance rates

Emily Franke
October 8, 2013
Photo by Asa Lory

Unclear consequences encourage risky driving

Emily Franke
May 21, 2013
Art by Emily Franke

Students push through AP tests

Emily Franke
May 14, 2013
DIY: Mod Podge Eggs

DIY: Mod Podge Eggs

Emily Franke
March 27, 2013
Pope resigns

Catholic students react to resignation announcement of Pope

Emily Franke
February 12, 2013

Fun. transforms an ordinary night into magic

Emily Franke
November 22, 2012
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