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Counseling department to hold virtual course fair
Counseling department to hold virtual course fair
January 25, 2022
Columbia Public Schools to take 3 days off during omicron surge
Columbia Public Schools to take 3 days off during omicron surge
January 20, 2022
Photo by Ava Schweser.
Show Choir to premiere first concert on Jan. 20
January 20, 2022
RBHS students walkout to demand return of masks
RBHS students walkout to demand return of masks
January 13, 2022
Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal
Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal
December 16, 2021
Photo by Bailey Blackburn.
RBHS varsity boys basketball win vs KCE, 88-43
December 20, 2021
Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener
Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener
December 2, 2021
New volleyball head coach leads team to historic finish
New volleyball head coach leads team to historic finish
December 1, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
RBHS esports team takes third, fourth place at state championship
November 18, 2021
Volleyball makes history, looks to improve for future seasons
November 17, 2021
Art by Devin Hall.
Minorities experience more pressure in educational environments, during COVID-19 pandemic
November 11, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
Zachary Willmore becoming homecoming queen indicates growing inclusion in RBHS
November 8, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.
Climate change spurs journalistic awakening
November 4, 2021
Art by Lorelei Dohm.
Sea level rise caused by world powers leave South Pacific islands vulnerable
November 3, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.
Wildfire smoke spreads across nation, contaminates air quality
November 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of IMDB
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ embodies long-awaited answers to wishes for the Star Wars universe.
January 13, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
‘Licorice Pizza’: Fun, melancholic masterpiece
January 12, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDB
Spider-Man: No Way Home pleases fans, calls back to the classics
December 21, 2021
Photo courtesy of Studio Ghibli
Analyzing fashion in Howl’s Moving Castle
November 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.
“The French Dispatch” effortlessly blends striking visuals with maniacal humor
November 11, 2021
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
December 20, 2021
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Online english renews desire to write
December 13, 2021
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
December 3, 2021
Development of the metaverse describes a new social media
Development of the metaverse describes a “new social media”
December 1, 2021
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
November 9, 2021
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
Development of the metaverse describes a new social media
Development of the metaverse describes a “new social media”
December 1, 2021
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
November 9, 2021
Art by Desmond Kisida.
Halloween fosters self-expression with limits
November 4, 2021
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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
Photo by Sophia Eaton.
Reading rehabilitation: A journey back to books
March 18, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Adopting self care habits helps hinder mental pressure
February 12, 2021
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
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Super Bowl 55 prediciton
February 7, 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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Women renounce catcalling

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

May 7, 2018
Glass of water fully of ice.

Hydration promises health

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

Intense exercise gains momentum

April 30, 2018
Student bias affects performance in the classroom

Student bias affects performance in the classroom

April 8, 2018
Womens healthcare improves despite negligent past

Women’s healthcare improves despite negligent past

April 5, 2018
Three Identical Strangers provides multifaceted, masterful storytelling

‘Three Identical Strangers’ provides multifaceted, masterful storytelling

March 4, 2018
The Next Guardian Q&A

‘The Next Guardian’ Q&A

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

Boys’ basketball wins districts after victory against Blue Springs South

March 2, 2018
Wellness trends take world by storm

Wellness trends take world by storm

March 1, 2018
Celebrating Zora Neale Hurston

Celebrating Zora Neale Hurston

February 24, 2018
Photo by Devesh Kumar

Valentine’s Day should be about opulence

February 14, 2018
We tried Jazzercise

We tried Jazzercise

February 13, 2018
Girls basketball drops game against Jefferson City

Girls’ basketball drops game against Jefferson City

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

Kinesiology, biology teacher elevates and energizes health awareness

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

Girls’ basketball secures close win against Webster Groves

January 30, 2018
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Exotic pets present additional love to owners

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

December 20, 2017
photo by Manal Salim

on the ‘A’ grade

December 14, 2017
Photo by Cassidy Viox

Bruins’ defense proves effective against St. Joseph Lafayette

December 9, 2017
Aerial yoga: art and athleticism together

Aerial yoga: art and athleticism together

November 7, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Non-dairy milks provide variety of nutrition

November 2, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Grace Tries: I try journaling for a week

November 1, 2017
By Maya Bell

Fitbits help fuel lifestyle changes

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

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

Booster Club helps raise funds for needed facilities

September 30, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Differing ideologies fight to define nation’s identity

September 28, 2017
Failing friendships lead to opportunity

Failing friendships lead to opportunity

May 21, 2017
Immigration broadens horizons and borders

Immigration broadens horizons and borders

May 20, 2017
Fostering dogs enriches life

Fostering dogs enriches life

May 19, 2017
Center of Responsive Education integral yet overlooked

Center of Responsive Education integral yet overlooked

April 30, 2017
Why standard based-grading isnt the solution

Why standard based-grading isn’t the solution

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

Girls’ soccer scores 2-1 win against Jefferson City

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

on should Trump prioritize jobs or the environment?

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

Extra weight causes extra strife in individuals, society

April 5, 2017
Photo by Kristine Cho

Vegan stereotypes inhibit compassion and justify falsities

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

Main entrance construction begins, relocates bus loading

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

Beauty and the Beast fails to meet expectations

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

Girls basketball defeats Branson, qualifies for final four

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

‘Casting JonBenet’ offers new perspective on unsolved murder case

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

International Dance Day marked by two distinct performances

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

Different diets suit different needs

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

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

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

January 31, 2017
Competitive cheerleading provides more than athletic opportunity

Competitive cheerleading provides more than athletic opportunity

January 31, 2017
Netflixs Series of Unfortunate Events offers up family-friendly show

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

January 19, 2017
Lady Bruins secure close victory against Nixa

Lady Bruins secure close victory against Nixa

January 8, 2017
Braces affect more than ones smile

Braces affect more than one’s smile

January 5, 2017
Lady Bruins squash St. Joseph Lafayette

Lady Bruins squash St. Joseph Lafayette

December 10, 2016
Forget alcohol; blame society

Forget alcohol; blame society

December 8, 2016
photo by Marco Rea

Bruin Girls hope preparations pan out for Breakfast with Santa

December 2, 2016
Moana offers splendid visuals, characters, plot

‘Moana’ offers splendid visuals, characters, plot

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

Listening in with Grace; podcasts to lull you to sleep

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

November 4, 2016
Simple DIY dog costumes

Simple DIY dog costumes

October 26, 2016
Volleyball drops both sets against Hickman

Volleyball drops both sets against Hickman

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

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

New gun law revises requirements for conceal and carry permits

September 30, 2016
The BruCrew, RBHSs 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

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

Yoga works to connect the mind with the body

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

Power down before bedtime for a powerful morning

May 10, 2016
Clean up Columbia encourages community to contribute

Clean up Columbia encourages community to contribute

April 12, 2016
Shattering stereotypes around schizophrenia

Shattering stereotypes around schizophrenia

April 5, 2016
Five easy, delightful Easter DIYs

Five easy, delightful Easter DIYs

March 22, 2016
Global Village week ends with bang

Global Village week ends with bang

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

Global Village lifts off with international art activities

March 14, 2016
Girls soccer dominates at jamboree

Girls’ soccer dominates at jamboree

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

‘The Pearl’ tells stories of everyday transgender women

March 6, 2016
Between Sisters leaves more to be desired

‘Between Sisters’ leaves more to be desired

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

Senior Night ends in success for varsity girls’ basketball

February 26, 2016
Bruin pride awards provide recognition for students

Bruin pride awards provide recognition for students

February 23, 2016
Photo by Devesh Kumar

RBHS students rate best candy for Valentine’s Day

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

Boone County schools to address mental health issues

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

February 7, 2016
Antibiotic resistance threatens modern health care

Antibiotic resistance threatens modern health care

January 30, 2016
Course fair provokes thoughtful decision making

Course fair provokes thoughtful decision making

January 22, 2016
National book month comes to school

National book month comes to school

January 10, 2016
Its time to take a stand against pesticides

It’s time to take a stand against pesticides

January 10, 2016
How rolling tears leads to positivity

How rolling tears leads to positivity

December 20, 2015
Holiday traditions dont just involve Santa Claus

Holiday traditions don’t just involve Santa Claus

December 18, 2015
Volunteering isnt just writing down your name

Volunteering isn’t just writing down your name

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

December 13, 2015

Ending violence against women speaker hits message hard

November 30, 2015

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

November 21, 2015

The lens to integrity

November 13, 2015

Cheerleaders overcome struggles, place fifth in state

November 9, 2015
When sickness strikes, so does stress

When sickness strikes, so does stress

October 22, 2015
photo by Abby Kempf

Hacker attacks CPS servers, causing recent Wi-Fi outages

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

How fine print stacks up to digital screens

September 30, 2015
2015 Hall of Famers

2015 Hall of Famers

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

May 23, 2015
Beauty Today

Beauty Today

May 16, 2015
Top 5 Mothers Day DIYs

Top 5 Mother’s Day DIY’s

May 5, 2015
We too easily trivialize the word Nazi

We too easily trivialize the word ‘Nazi’

May 5, 2015
Whats on the menu?

What’s on the menu?

February 12, 2015
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