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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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Featured image by Eléa-Marie Gilles.

Women renounce catcalling

Grace Dorsey
May 11, 2018
The second hour A-day Personal Finance class awaits class to begin.

Practical arts credit should not be necessary for CPS students

Grace Dorsey
May 7, 2018
Glass of water fully of ice.

Hydration promises health

Grace Dorsey
April 30, 2018
Senior Emily Wright running in the early mornings. Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi.

Intense exercise gains momentum

Grace Dorsey
April 30, 2018
Student bias affects performance in the classroom

Student bias affects performance in the classroom

Grace Dorsey
April 8, 2018
Women's healthcare improves despite negligent past

Women’s healthcare improves despite negligent past

Grace Dorsey
April 5, 2018
'Three Identical Strangers' provides multifaceted, masterful storytelling

‘Three Identical Strangers’ provides multifaceted, masterful storytelling

Grace Dorsey
March 4, 2018
'The Next Guardian' Q&A

‘The Next Guardian’ Q&A

Grace Dorsey
March 4, 2018
Boys' basketball wins districts after victory against Blue Springs South

Boys’ basketball wins districts after victory against Blue Springs South

Grace Dorsey
March 2, 2018
Wellness trends take world by storm

Wellness trends take world by storm

Grace Dorsey
March 1, 2018
Celebrating Zora Neale Hurston

Celebrating Zora Neale Hurston

Grace Dorsey
February 24, 2018
Photo by Devesh Kumar

Valentine’s Day should be about opulence

Grace Dorsey
February 14, 2018
We tried Jazzercise

We tried Jazzercise

Grace Dorsey
February 13, 2018
Girls' basketball drops game against Jefferson City

Girls’ basketball drops game against Jefferson City

Grace Dorsey
February 9, 2018
Kinesiology, biology teacher elevates and energizes health awareness

Kinesiology, biology teacher elevates and energizes health awareness

Grace Dorsey
February 2, 2018
Girls' basketball secures close win against Webster Groves

Girls’ basketball secures close win against Webster Groves

Grace Dorsey
January 30, 2018
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Exotic pets present additional love to owners

Grace Dorsey
January 5, 2018
Check out and go: Sophomore Layla Kheiralla checks out a laptop from media specialist Beth Hempke Shapiro. The Media Center uses an electronic inventory system in an attempt to combat annual damages to media equipment.

Student help desk to come to Columbia Public Schools

Grace Dorsey
December 20, 2017
photo by Manal Salim

on the ‘A’ grade

Grace Dorsey
December 14, 2017
Photo by Cassidy Viox

Bruins’ defense proves effective against St. Joseph Lafayette

Grace Dorsey
December 9, 2017
Aerial yoga: art and athleticism together

Aerial yoga: art and athleticism together

Grace Dorsey
November 7, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Non-dairy milks provide variety of nutrition

Grace Dorsey
November 2, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Grace Tries: I try journaling for a week

Grace Dorsey
November 1, 2017
By Maya Bell

Fitbits help fuel lifestyle changes

Grace Dorsey
October 10, 2017
Digging In: The Columbia School Board discusses the boundary plan, "Approach B," suggested by the Secondary Enrollment PLanning Committee in its Jan. 9 meeting. The board will accept or reject the plan by February.

CPS’s ‘World Cafe’ offers opportunity for public to voice opinions

Grace Dorsey
October 2, 2017
Softball player senior Ashley Arneson loads her luggage. Photo by Camryn DeVore

Booster Club helps raise funds for needed facilities

Grace Dorsey
September 30, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Differing ideologies fight to define nation’s identity

Grace Dorsey
September 28, 2017
Failing friendships lead to opportunity

Failing friendships lead to opportunity

Grace Dorsey
May 21, 2017
Immigration broadens horizons and borders

Immigration broadens horizons and borders

Grace Dorsey
May 20, 2017
Fostering dogs enriches life

Fostering dogs enriches life

Grace Dorsey
May 19, 2017
Center of Responsive Education integral yet overlooked

Center of Responsive Education integral yet overlooked

Grace Dorsey
April 30, 2017
Why standard based-grading isn't the solution

Why standard based-grading isn’t the solution

Grace Dorsey
April 22, 2017
Girls' soccer scores 2-1 win against Jefferson City

Girls’ soccer scores 2-1 win against Jefferson City

Grace Dorsey
April 13, 2017
on should Trump prioritize jobs or the environment?

on should Trump prioritize jobs or the environment?

Grace Dorsey
April 7, 2017
Extra weight causes extra strife in individuals, society

Extra weight causes extra strife in individuals, society

Grace Dorsey
April 5, 2017
Photo by Kristine Cho

Vegan stereotypes inhibit compassion and justify falsities

Grace Dorsey
April 4, 2017
School bus arrives at Rock Bridge on Oct. 13., 2016

Main entrance construction begins, relocates bus loading

Grace Dorsey
March 24, 2017
Beauty and the Beast fails to meet expectations

Beauty and the Beast fails to meet expectations

Grace Dorsey
March 21, 2017
Girls basketball defeats Branson, qualifies for final four

Girls basketball defeats Branson, qualifies for final four

Grace Dorsey
March 12, 2017
'Casting JonBenet' offers new perspective on unsolved murder case

‘Casting JonBenet’ offers new perspective on unsolved murder case

Grace Dorsey
March 4, 2017
International Dance Day marked by two distinct performances

International Dance Day marked by two distinct performances

Grace Dorsey
February 23, 2017
Are athletes really what they eat? Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Different diets suit different needs

Grace Dorsey
February 13, 2017
Junior Natanja Grant, sophomore Myanna Grant and freshman Tamia Flowers participate in the protest

MAC Scholars lead protest in response to courtwarming theme

Grace Dorsey
February 9, 2017
photo credit to Joe Lederer/Universal Pictures

‘A Dog’s Purpose’ shows flawed print to film adaptation

Grace Dorsey
January 31, 2017
Competitive cheerleading provides more than athletic opportunity

Competitive cheerleading provides more than athletic opportunity

Grace Dorsey
January 31, 2017
Netflix's "Series of Unfortunate Events" offers up family-friendly show

Netflix’s “Series of Unfortunate Events” offers up family-friendly show

Grace Dorsey
January 19, 2017
Lady Bruins secure close victory against Nixa

Lady Bruins secure close victory against Nixa

Grace Dorsey
January 8, 2017
Braces affect more than one's smile

Braces affect more than one’s smile

Grace Dorsey
January 5, 2017
Lady Bruins squash St. Joseph Lafayette

Lady Bruins squash St. Joseph Lafayette

Grace Dorsey
December 10, 2016
Forget alcohol; blame society

Forget alcohol; blame society

Grace Dorsey
December 8, 2016
photo by Marco Rea

Bruin Girls hope preparations pan out for Breakfast with Santa

Grace Dorsey
December 2, 2016
'Moana' offers splendid visuals, characters, plot

‘Moana’ offers splendid visuals, characters, plot

Grace Dorsey
November 28, 2016
Listening in with Grace; podcasts to lull you to sleep

Listening in with Grace; podcasts to lull you to sleep

Grace Dorsey
November 7, 2016
Man on the side of the road with Donald Trump endorsement posters on Oct. 8.

Third party candidates hope to break binary

Grace Dorsey
November 4, 2016
Simple DIY dog costumes

Simple DIY dog costumes

Grace Dorsey
October 26, 2016
Volleyball drops both sets against Hickman

Volleyball drops both sets against Hickman

Grace Dorsey
October 14, 2016
Listening in with Grace: diving into the wide world of podcasts

Listening in with Grace: diving into the wide world of podcasts

Grace Dorsey
October 10, 2016
New gun law revises requirements for conceal and carry permits

New gun law revises requirements for conceal and carry permits

Grace Dorsey
September 30, 2016
The BruCrew, RBHS's student section, cheers on the Bruin football team in a home game against DeSmet on Aug. 26. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Senior class sets the tone for entire school

Grace Dorsey
September 29, 2016
Yoga works to connect the mind with the body

Yoga works to connect the mind with the body

Grace Dorsey
May 23, 2016
Power down before bedtime for a powerful morning

Power down before bedtime for a powerful morning

Grace Dorsey
May 10, 2016
Clean up Columbia encourages community to contribute

Clean up Columbia encourages community to contribute

Grace Dorsey
April 12, 2016
Shattering stereotypes around schizophrenia

Shattering stereotypes around schizophrenia

Grace Dorsey
April 5, 2016
Five easy, delightful Easter DIYs

Five easy, delightful Easter DIYs

Grace Dorsey
March 22, 2016
Global Village week ends with bang

Global Village week ends with bang

Grace Dorsey
March 18, 2016
Global Village lifts off with international art activities

Global Village lifts off with international art activities

Grace Dorsey
March 14, 2016
Girls' soccer dominates at jamboree

Girls’ soccer dominates at jamboree

Grace Dorsey
March 12, 2016
'The Pearl' tells stories of everyday transgender women

‘The Pearl’ tells stories of everyday transgender women

Grace Dorsey
March 6, 2016
'Between Sisters' leaves more to be desired

‘Between Sisters’ leaves more to be desired

Grace Dorsey
March 6, 2016
Senior Night ends in success for varsity girls' basketball

Senior Night ends in success for varsity girls’ basketball

Grace Dorsey
February 26, 2016
Bruin pride awards provide recognition for students

Bruin pride awards provide recognition for students

Grace Dorsey
February 23, 2016
Photo by Devesh Kumar

RBHS students rate best candy for Valentine’s Day

Grace Dorsey
February 13, 2016
Boone County schools to address mental health issues

Boone County schools to address mental health issues

Grace Dorsey
February 8, 2016
'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' gives new life to classic tale

‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ gives new life to classic tale

Grace Dorsey
February 7, 2016
Antibiotic resistance threatens modern health care

Antibiotic resistance threatens modern health care

Grace Dorsey
January 30, 2016
Course fair provokes thoughtful decision making

Course fair provokes thoughtful decision making

Grace Dorsey
January 22, 2016
National book month comes to school

National book month comes to school

Grace Dorsey
January 10, 2016
It's time to take a stand against pesticides

It’s time to take a stand against pesticides

Grace Dorsey
January 10, 2016
How rolling tears leads to positivity

How rolling tears leads to positivity

Grace Dorsey
December 20, 2015
Holiday traditions don't just involve Santa Claus

Holiday traditions don’t just involve Santa Claus

Grace Dorsey
December 18, 2015
Volunteering isn't just writing down your name

Volunteering isn’t just writing down your name

Grace Dorsey
December 18, 2015
Lacrosse team volunteers proudly stand beside their sign, which serves to attract customers

Boys lacrosse team sells Christmas trees to survive as a club

Grace Dorsey
December 13, 2015

Ending violence against women speaker hits message hard

Grace Dorsey
November 30, 2015

‘Mockingjay, Part 2’ provides satisfying end to ‘Hunger Games’ triology

Grace Dorsey
November 21, 2015

The lens to integrity

Grace Dorsey
November 13, 2015

Cheerleaders overcome struggles, place fifth in state

Grace Dorsey
November 9, 2015
When sickness strikes, so does stress

When sickness strikes, so does stress

Grace Dorsey
October 22, 2015
photo by Abby Kempf

Hacker attacks CPS servers, causing recent Wi-Fi outages

Grace Dorsey
October 16, 2015
How fine print stacks up to digital screens

How fine print stacks up to digital screens

Grace Dorsey
September 30, 2015
2015 Hall of Famers

2015 Hall of Famers

Grace Dorsey
September 25, 2015
Students prepare to bounce off the couch into a productive summer

Students prepare to bounce off the couch into a productive summer

Grace Dorsey
May 23, 2015
Beauty Today

Beauty Today

Grace Dorsey
May 16, 2015
Top 5 Mother's Day DIY's

Top 5 Mother’s Day DIY’s

Grace Dorsey
May 5, 2015
We too easily trivialize the word 'Nazi'

We too easily trivialize the word ‘Nazi’

Grace Dorsey
May 5, 2015
What's on the menu?

What’s on the menu?

Grace Dorsey
February 12, 2015
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