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City of Refuge to hold holiday market
City of Refuge to hold holiday market
December 8, 2023
Photo of Mr. Schirmir and Mrs. Pokorny playing hungry hungry hippos at Thanks assembly.
Thanks Assembly Photo Gallery
December 6, 2023
Photo taken in PAC as Rock Bridge orchestra team practices.
CPS Department of Fine Arts to conduct annual Holiday Taping Dec. 7
December 5, 2023
Veterans Uniteds sign on the property informs community members of the upcoming holiday lights display.
Veterans United to put on holiday light show once again
November 29, 2023
The annual Columbia 5K Turkey Trax will occur during Thanksgiving day starting and ending at 4th Street between Cherry and Locust. The 5K course will hit different parts of downtown Columbia and the MU Campus.
Fleet Feet to sponsor local Thanksgiving Day Race, Turkey Trax
November 21, 2023
Defensive Tackle Dain Almquist (11) awaits the play call at the line of scrimmage.
RBHS football loses 28-30 in final regular season game
October 23, 2023
Swimmer finishes 1st in 400 meter relay
RBHS Boys’ Swim dominates CMAC Championship
October 21, 2023
Number 15, Jaun Pico-Vazquez (12), defending during RBHSs match with BHS. Rock Bridge wins 11-5-2.
RBHS Boys’ Soccer fights, defeats BHS
October 14, 2023
RBHS football players make their grand entrance to kick off the homecoming game against Battle on Oct. 6. The game resulted in a win for the RBHS Bruins 38-0.
RBHS defense smothers Battle High School, Bruins move to 5-2
October 9, 2023
Rock Bridge Bruins takes the field to play against Saint Marys. The Bruins won 28-21, escaping a potential comeback victory by Saint Marys after starting the game up 21-0
RBHS defeats St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School at home
October 3, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
College Board changes scoring rubric for AP History exams
November 9, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
Three Halloween events to explore this year
October 28, 2023
Photo of materials catered to seniors such as a planner showing the date for graduation, RBHS graduation cap and information regarding senior merchandise from Jostens.
Senior activities take full-swing
October 24, 2023
Error message presented after trying to reach a restricted website
CPS adds new filter to technology, blocks features
October 13, 2023
Mr. Birgenheir instructs his German 1 class at RBHS.
Foreign language classes prepare students for life after high school, expose them to different cultures
October 11, 2023
How technology is making and breaking the publishing industry
How technology is making and breaking the publishing industry
December 4, 2023
Rachel Zegler (left) and Tom Blyth (right) in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Image courtesy of IMDb
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”: A Melodic Misstep in the Hunger Games Symphony
November 28, 2023
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Noah Kahan announces new tour, excites ‘Stick Season’ fanbase
October 3, 2023
Image of The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are vinyl courtesy of mitski.com
Mitski releases 7th album, maintains signature style
September 21, 2023
The suspects walk the threshold of the Venice mansion. Image courtesy of IMDb.
“A Haunting in Venice:” A spooky new twist on old tropes
September 20, 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
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
September 29, 2022
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
May 20, 2022
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 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
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
December 16, 2022
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
November 2, 2022
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
Retiring Teachers of 2022
Retiring Teachers of 2022
May 24, 2022
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
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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Hateful heresay

Hateful heresay

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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 Womens 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 mens 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 youre out for life

Three strikes and you’re out for life

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April 14, 2016

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

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

Health teachers encouraged to add sexting to curriculum

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

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

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March 6, 2016
Behemoth disappoints with weak storytelling, slow development

‘Behemoth’ disappoints with weak storytelling, slow development

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

Track and field prepares to hit ground running

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March 5, 2016
Sherpa stuns with impactful storytelling, visual excellence

‘Sherpa’ stuns with impactful storytelling, visual excellence

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March 5, 2016

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March 4, 2016
Sonita director screens film, speaks to students

‘Sonita’ director screens film, speaks to students

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March 4, 2016

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March 1, 2016
Muslim Student Unions 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

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April 16, 2015
First F Word conference takes flight

First “F Word” conference takes flight

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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

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March 16, 2015
Hard work in high school

Hard work in high school

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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

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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

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February 22, 2015
Model UN returns from DC

Model UN returns from DC

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February 20, 2015
Girls State deadline approaches

Girls State deadline approaches

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February 11, 2015
Battling the stigmas of dementia

Battling the stigmas of dementia

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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

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

A tale of two schools…

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

Advocating for academic activities at RBHS

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December 24, 2014
Guns at school?

Guns at school?

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December 22, 2014
Threat of riots cancels debate tournament

Threat of riots cancels debate tournament

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

STEM fields see little growth in female representation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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November 10, 2013
Cross country looks to win state

Cross country looks to win state

Jenna Liu
November 7, 2013
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