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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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Hateful heresay

Hateful heresay

Jenna Liu
May 3, 2016
A scantron bubble sheet

Tech error leads to AP test shortage

Jenna Liu
May 1, 2016
Religious freedom should not trump human dignity

Religious freedom should not trump human dignity

Jenna Liu
May 1, 2016
State legislators address transgender bathroom issue

State legislators address transgender bathroom issue

Jenna Liu
April 28, 2016
Mianne Bagger lines up a putt on the green during the first round of the Women's Australian Open golf tournament in Sydney, Thursday March 4, 2004, on her way to an opening 12-over 84 . After a year in which seven women competed in men's tournaments, Danish-born Bagger makes history this week at the Open as the first transsexual to play in a pro golf tournament. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

MSHSAA policy opens discussion on transgender athletes

Jenna Liu
April 28, 2016
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Club to host transgender education conference

Jenna Liu
April 22, 2016
Invisible heroes share knowledge, love with journalism students

Invisible heroes share knowledge, love with journalism students

Jenna Liu
April 15, 2016
Three strikes and you're out for life

Three strikes and you’re out for life

Jenna Liu
April 14, 2016

In the news this week 4/8/2016

Jenna Liu
April 8, 2016
Bond issue, levy take election center stage

Bond issue, levy take election center stage

Jenna Liu
April 4, 2016
Health teachers encouraged to add sexting to curriculum

Health teachers encouraged to add sexting to curriculum

Jenna Liu
March 10, 2016
'The Prison in Twelve Landscapes' impresses with rich, powerful narratives

‘The Prison in Twelve Landscapes’ impresses with rich, powerful narratives

Jenna Liu
March 6, 2016
'Behemoth' disappoints with weak storytelling, slow development

‘Behemoth’ disappoints with weak storytelling, slow development

Jenna Liu
March 5, 2016
Track and field prepares to hit ground running

Track and field prepares to hit ground running

Jenna Liu
March 5, 2016
'Sherpa' stuns with impactful storytelling, visual excellence

‘Sherpa’ stuns with impactful storytelling, visual excellence

Jenna Liu
March 5, 2016

In the news this week 3/4/2016

Jenna Liu
March 4, 2016
'Sonita' director screens film, speaks to students

‘Sonita’ director screens film, speaks to students

Jenna Liu
March 4, 2016

In the news this week 3/1/2016

Jenna Liu
March 1, 2016
Muslim Student Union's 'Fast-a-Thon' mixes food, education

Muslim Student Union’s ‘Fast-a-Thon’ mixes food, education

Jenna Liu
February 26, 2016
Meet the 2016 Courtwarming King candidates

Meet the 2016 Courtwarming King candidates

Jenna Liu
February 23, 2016
Sounds of Rock Bridge

Sounds of Rock Bridge

Jenna Liu
February 1, 2016
Senior Althea Felton looks to dive into the pool during the Springfield invitational. photo by Skyler Froese

Girls swimming rallies to third place after coach’s firing

Jenna Liu
January 30, 2016
Student Council-purchased projector and screen begin installation

Student Council-purchased projector and screen begin installation

Jenna Liu
January 30, 2016
New law adjusts learning curriculum

New law adjusts learning curriculum

Jenna Liu
January 29, 2016
Administrators discuss student-teacher communication

Administrators discuss student-teacher communication

Jenna Liu
January 28, 2016
Fighting for progress in a personal struggle for change

Fighting for progress in a personal struggle for change

Jenna Liu
January 24, 2016
Let girls play with Legos

Let girls play with Legos

Jenna Liu
December 19, 2015
End of semester signals start of stress

End of semester signals start of stress

Jenna Liu
December 18, 2015
Triggering the conversation

Triggering the conversation

Jenna Liu
December 16, 2015
Culinary Arts class provides taste of holidays

Culinary Arts class provides taste of holidays

Jenna Liu
December 15, 2015

Black Friday takes over Columbia Mall

Jenna Liu
November 28, 2015

Simulation aims to save lives

Jenna Liu
November 19, 2015

Big fish in a big pond

Jenna Liu
November 19, 2015
Controversy over 'Melissa Click' video misses key issues

Controversy over ‘Melissa Click’ video misses key issues

Jenna Liu
November 13, 2015

Local organization helps refugees assimilate

Jenna Liu
November 13, 2015
Photo by Cassi Viox.

Campus concerns persist after Wolfe’s resignation

Jenna Liu
November 12, 2015

Youth Advisory Council to fundraise for local daycare

Jenna Liu
November 4, 2015
Twitter joins ranks of banned apps, sites

Twitter joins ranks of banned apps, sites

Jenna Liu
October 20, 2015
Changes applied to standardized testing

Changes applied to standardized testing

Jenna Liu
October 7, 2015
Lack of intersectionality damages the movement

Lack of intersectionality damages the movement

Jenna Liu
October 5, 2015
Despite disorder, Stamps keeps running

Despite disorder, Stamps keeps running

Jenna Liu
October 1, 2015
'PC madness' serves necessary purpose

‘PC madness’ serves necessary purpose

Jenna Liu
October 1, 2015
Meet your 2015 Homecoming Queen candidates

Meet your 2015 Homecoming Queen candidates

Jenna Liu
September 26, 2015
Nine RBHS seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Nine RBHS seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Jenna Liu
September 9, 2015
infographic by Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi source: www.RAINN.org

Raise awareness of rape through school curriculum

Jenna Liu
May 12, 2015
Exploring student involvement with the Humane Society

Exploring student involvement with the Humane Society

Jenna Liu
April 18, 2015
Under Pressure

Under Pressure

Jenna Liu
April 17, 2015
photo by Manal Salim

Minimum wage debate affects students

Jenna Liu
April 16, 2015
First "F Word" conference takes flight

First “F Word” conference takes flight

Jenna Liu
April 4, 2015
Bruin Block forum sparks discussion

Bruin Block forum sparks discussion

Jenna Liu
March 16, 2015
Speech and debate dominates MSHSAA districts

Speech and debate dominates MSHSAA districts

Jenna Liu
March 16, 2015
Hard work in high school

Hard work in high school

Jenna Liu
March 14, 2015
Focus your locus

Focus your locus

Jenna Liu
March 12, 2015
art by Maddy Mueller

Antivaxers endanger children, society

Jenna Liu
March 12, 2015

Counting to success

Jenna Liu
March 2, 2015
The RBHS Girls Swimming and Diving team receives their state championship trophy. Photo courtesy of the RBHS Bruin Bear.

Girls swimming clinches state championship

Jenna Liu
February 22, 2015
Model UN returns from DC

Model UN returns from DC

Jenna Liu
February 20, 2015
Girls State deadline approaches

Girls State deadline approaches

Jenna Liu
February 11, 2015
Battling the stigmas of dementia

Battling the stigmas of dementia

Jenna Liu
February 3, 2015
Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, U.S. Supreme Court decision looms

Florida legalizes same-sex marriage, U.S. Supreme Court decision looms

Jenna Liu
January 29, 2015
A tale of two schools...

A tale of two schools…

Jenna Liu
January 5, 2015
infographic by Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi

Advocating for academic activities at RBHS

Jenna Liu
December 24, 2014
Guns at school?

Guns at school?

Jenna Liu
December 22, 2014
Threat of riots cancels debate tournament

Threat of riots cancels debate tournament

Jenna Liu
November 21, 2014
STEM fields see little growth in female representation

STEM fields see little growth in female representation

Jenna Liu
November 5, 2014
Overpassing the representatives: ThinkGreat.org, an educational organization, initiated the amendment through a petition with signatures. Committees in the Missouri legislature in recent years have dismissed most of the ideas posited in the amendment. Amendment 3 will be on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 4. Photo by Madelyn Stewart.

Amendment 3 hits close to home

Jenna Liu
November 4, 2014
Junior Tess Lovig returns a backhand shot during the Great 8 Tournament. The Bruins went on to defeat both Visitation Academy and Barstow that day. Photo by Bailey Washer

Tennis returns to final four

Jenna Liu
October 16, 2014
A police officer, dressed in riot gear, prepares for protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Protesters are upset over the death of African American youth Michael Brown. AP photo by Charlie Riedel

Law enforcement botched situation in Ferguson

Jenna Liu
October 2, 2014
A police officer, dressed in riot gear, prepares for protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Protesters are upset over the death of African American youth Michael Brown. AP photo by Charlie Riedel

Ferguson is not an isolated event

Jenna Liu
October 2, 2014
Daily sexism fosters double standards, inequality

Daily sexism fosters double standards, inequality

Jenna Liu
September 26, 2014
A life for a life: unacceptable judicial policy

A life for a life: unacceptable judicial policy

Jenna Liu
May 18, 2014
Test Takers: From left, senior Audrey Clark, junior Mallory Bolerjack and junior Robert Schimdt take the two-and-a-half hour AP Pyschology final in May. Photo by Alice Yu

Finals frenzy sparks discussion among students

Jenna Liu
May 18, 2014
Track preps for long trek through districts

Track preps for long trek through districts

Jenna Liu
May 16, 2014
CACC science classes spend the day at MU

CACC science classes spend the day at MU

Jenna Liu
April 16, 2014
CACC HOSA students qualify for nationals

CACC HOSA students qualify for nationals

Jenna Liu
April 5, 2014
Photo by Randi Obermiller

Cross country teams place in top 5 at state

Jenna Liu
November 10, 2013
Cross country looks to win state

Cross country looks to win state

Jenna Liu
November 7, 2013
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