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Photo of trombone and tuba section at the rehearsal for a band concert.
RBHS holds successful night of percussion
April 15, 2024
On April 8 the sun, moon and Earth will align creating the phenomenon known as a solar eclipse. These special glasses are required to look at the sun and remain safe.
Solar eclipse to pass through Missouri, April 8
April 7, 2024
CPS Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Helen Porter addresses the school board at the BOE meeting on Dec. 11.
City of Columbia to hold school board election April 2
April 1, 2024
Picture of a sample ballot for the upcoming April 2. Municipal Election. These ballots were emailed to every voter registered in Columbia, MO.
Youth Election Participants to assist in upcoming municipal election
April 1, 2024
The McKinney Building is a historic downtown location. The building has recently been purchased by the City of Columbia. Photo by Kaden Rhodes.
City of Columbia hosts first Community Engagement Session for McKinney Building, hopes to gain public insight on the structure’s future
March 21, 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
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
Still life photo of a camera, cooking supplies, and makeup essentials. These represent the careers of videography, the culinary arts, and cosmetology.
RBHS alumni find success outside of college, typical schooling
March 6, 2024
Still life photo of a crumpled voting application
Young Americans less likely to vote
March 4, 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 Valentines Day candy conversation hearts. This treat dates back to 1847 and were originally used as throat lozenges. However, by the early 1900s 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
Image courtesy of Pro Football Network
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2024 Super Bowl
February 6, 2024
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
January 17, 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
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
February 13, 2024
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
December 14, 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
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 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
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
March 2, 2023
Riley Rolwing (11) and Brennan Scott (10) discuss how theyre 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 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
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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Infographic by Claire Simon.

The long journey of a college recruit

Graham Ratermann
May 5, 2015
Par for the course: Boys golf living up to expectations, hopes for repeat

Par for the course: Boys golf living up to expectations, hopes for repeat

Graham Ratermann
May 4, 2015
Men’s volleyball, a mix of fun and competition

Men’s volleyball, a mix of fun and competition

Graham Ratermann
May 3, 2015
The Bruin Cup logo. Photo courtesy of Bailey Lawson.

Bruin Cup registration opens

Graham Ratermann
April 30, 2015
Baseball run rules Battle

Baseball run rules Battle

Graham Ratermann
March 30, 2015
Behind seniors, golf ready to repeat as champs

Behind seniors, golf ready to repeat as champs

Graham Ratermann
March 30, 2015
Photo by Abby Blitz.

Girls’ soccer kicks off season in jamboree

Graham Ratermann
March 15, 2015
Junior guard Bri Ellis holds the ball while defended by senior Kewpie Emily Miller. Photo by Madeline Kuligowski.

Girls Basketball begins quest for four

Graham Ratermann
March 11, 2015
Photo by Brett Stover.

Baseball prepares to defend title, preseason No. 1

Graham Ratermann
March 9, 2015
Trey Smith goes for a layup against Hickman forward Calvin Hubbard. Photo by Sury Rawat

Boys basketball tops Wildcats in overtime

Graham Ratermann
March 5, 2015
Teachers, Key Club raise money for Polar Plunge

Teachers, Key Club raise money for Polar Plunge

Graham Ratermann
February 17, 2015
Junior Josiah Kline wrestles Dennis Barnes of Jefferson City. Photo by Erin Kleekamp.

Wrestling falls hard to Jeff City

Graham Ratermann
February 4, 2015
Art by Maddy Mueller.

Super Bowl XLIX Preview

Graham Ratermann
February 1, 2015
photo by Graham Ratermann

Game on

Graham Ratermann
December 25, 2014
Rocky IV wins as underdog of Christmas

‘Rocky IV’ wins as underdog of Christmas

Graham Ratermann
December 13, 2014
Senior Josh Broadus soars through the air on his way to the basket in a game against Southwest High School. The Bruins clobbered SWHS 78-35. Photo by Renata Williams.

Nice and easy: Basketball kicks off season with pair of blowout victories

Graham Ratermann
December 11, 2014
DIY: Power Steering Fluid

DIY: Power Steering Fluid

Graham Ratermann
December 1, 2014
Junior Clayton Warder. Photo by Levi Smith

Enterovirus ≠ Armageddon

Graham Ratermann
November 14, 2014
Students donate blood to Red Cross

Students donate blood to Red Cross

Graham Ratermann
November 9, 2014
Photo by Devesh Kumar.

Volleyball enters district play tonight against Battle

Graham Ratermann
October 20, 2014
Photo by Mikaela Acton.

Freshman Dudley shines under pressure; tennis takes state title

Graham Ratermann
October 16, 2014
Golf season ends; Farmer claims all-state honors

Golf season ends; Farmer claims all-state honors

Graham Ratermann
October 15, 2014
Senior shortstop Taylor Dillard lifts the bat off of her shoulder as she prepares for the upcoming pitch during the district quarterfinal against BHS. The Bruins would ultimately prevail powering past the Spartans 11-1.Dillard recorded an RBI ground rule double and scored twice in the game. Photo by Madeline Kuligowski.

Softball powers past Battle behind Trice, Cole, advances in district play

Graham Ratermann
October 8, 2014
photo by Mikaela Acton

Wind Ensemble to perform at MMEA convention

Graham Ratermann
September 29, 2014
Bruins cruise past Battle in first ever meeting

Bruins cruise past Battle in first ever meeting

Graham Ratermann
September 10, 2014
Golden Gear needs overhaul

Golden Gear needs overhaul

Graham Ratermann
May 30, 2014
Third annual Bruin Cup is success

Third annual Bruin Cup is success

Graham Ratermann
May 22, 2014
Bruin Cup Registration Opens

Bruin Cup Registration Opens

Graham Ratermann
April 29, 2014
Photo by Renata Williams

The Curious Savage this weekend in PAC

Graham Ratermann
March 13, 2014
Bruins seek revenge, host district tournament

Bruins seek revenge, host district tournament

Graham Ratermann
March 4, 2014
Movie-goers line up outside the True/False box office just hours after it opened Feb. 28. The documentary film festival will run through the weekend. Photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

True/False coordinators offers opportunity for students’ day off

Graham Ratermann
February 19, 2014
Ernest Dorema works to put his opponent in a submission hold and earned a point during this preliminary match. He ended up beating his opponent at the JV meet in Lebanon, Mo. this weekend while varsity competed in the Hickman tournament. Photo by Jazzmine Matthews

Bruins just miss third place finish at Hickman tourney

Graham Ratermann
January 27, 2014
Joe Boettcher wrestles his opponent from Centralia on Jan 13.

Bruin Wrestling edges Rockhurst, falls to Jeff City

Graham Ratermann
January 15, 2014
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Bruin wrestlers take fourth at Lee’s Summit

Graham Ratermann
December 22, 2013
Upperclassmen trade lunch time for finals with Like Days

Upperclassmen trade lunch time for finals with ‘Like Days’

Graham Ratermann
December 17, 2013
Signs of Winter: RBHS experienced its first significant accumulation of snow last weekend. Students walked through it toward their parked cars in ‘Sophomore Alley.’

Winter weather will affect ‘Sophomore Alley’ parking

Graham Ratermann
December 12, 2013
Alumni Panel returns to RBHS to offer advice

Alumni Panel returns to RBHS to offer advice

Graham Ratermann
November 25, 2013
The Lady Bruins play at home in a regular season volleyball match. RBHS plays tonight in the district quarterfinals. Photo by Catherine Howser

Volleyball district preview

Graham Ratermann
October 28, 2013
Softball team cruises to victory against Smithville

Softball team cruises to victory against Smithville

Graham Ratermann
September 27, 2013
Students react to start time changes

Students react to start time changes

Graham Ratermann
September 26, 2013
College visits pepper September schedules

College visits pepper September schedules

Graham Ratermann
September 12, 2013
World History teacher, Mike McGinty aids sophomore Juston Rivers. Photo by Kaitlyn Marsh.

Teacher Appreciation week prompts bake sale

Graham Ratermann
May 8, 2013
Connor Brumfield jumps onto first base but Hickman first baseman Jonathan Jones gets the force out. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Bruins sneak past Hickman

Graham Ratermann
May 6, 2013
Luggage lines two walls in room 349 as students prepare for a biology field trip. Photo by Renata Williams

Students head to Lake Ozarks for biology trip

Graham Ratermann
April 17, 2013
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