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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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Monroe and Serio talk about family and interests outside their civic studies classroom

Tips for next year: communicate

Ji-Ho Lee
April 28, 2017
New grading system comes to CPS

New grading system comes to CPS

Ji-Ho Lee
April 22, 2017
Boys tennis seeks success in Louisville

Boys tennis seeks success in Louisville

Ji-Ho Lee
April 21, 2017
Student Council officers elected legitimately

Student Council officers elected legitimately

Ji-Ho Lee
April 12, 2017
Spring tryouts pose challenges for athletes

Spring tryouts pose challenges for athletes

Ji-Ho Lee
April 4, 2017
Editorial cartoon by Moy Zhong

Black history deserves more than a month

Ji-Ho Lee
March 11, 2017
Bruins dismantle Spartans in crosstown match

Bruins dismantle Spartans in crosstown match

Ji-Ho Lee
February 21, 2017
RBHS blows out Northeast

RBHS blows out Northeast

Ji-Ho Lee
February 7, 2017
District curriculum varies based on school, class options

District curriculum varies based on school, class options

Ji-Ho Lee
February 7, 2017
Musical versatility and talent

Musical versatility and talent

Ji-Ho Lee
February 5, 2017
New anti-bullying law induces felony charge

New anti-bullying law induces felony charge

Ji-Ho Lee
February 5, 2017
Bruins take second in NKC tournament

Bruins take second in NKC tournament

Ji-Ho Lee
January 20, 2017
Unique cultures mold expectations

Unique cultures mold expectations

Ji-Ho Lee
January 6, 2017
featured image by Nate Bruzdzinski

Organization aims to place marijuana legalization on ballot

Ji-Ho Lee
December 23, 2016
Even though students complain about the parking lots being over-sold, over a hundred spots sit empty everyday. Photo by Maribeth Eiken

School parking lots shift through changes in past years

Ji-Ho Lee
December 21, 2016
Junior guard Payton McCallister leaps for a layup in a game earlier in the season. Photo by Ty Jamieson

RBHS basketball begins season, direct sights at upcoming matchups

Ji-Ho Lee
December 15, 2016
Guidance office provides opportunity to give back

Guidance office provides opportunity to give back

Ji-Ho Lee
December 6, 2016
Donald Trump will push America in the right direction

Donald Trump will push America in the right direction

Ji-Ho Lee
November 21, 2016
Shonekan siblings motivate, encourage each other to success

Shonekan siblings motivate, encourage each other to success

Ji-Ho Lee
November 11, 2016
Safety regulations stir discussion, procedure questioned

Safety regulations stir discussion, procedure questioned

Ji-Ho Lee
November 3, 2016
BE OUR GUEST: SEveral Swedish teachers tour RBHS Oct. 25 and sit in a conference room learning about the school. RBHS will see visitors again from administration today, who will look at how classes function and what could be improved in the classroom. Photo by Cassidy Viox

CPS administration to investigate classroom function

Ji-Ho Lee
October 27, 2016
RBHS defeats Hickman in thriller; advances to district championship

RBHS defeats Hickman in thriller; advances to district championship

Ji-Ho Lee
October 24, 2016
Senior Brandon Rettke fights for possession of the ball in a district game. The Bruins begin postseason play next week. Photo by Cassi Viox

Bruins lose in penalties against district rival

Ji-Ho Lee
October 11, 2016
Junior midfielder Johnny Klein (10) attempts to score a goal in a 2-0 victory against Hickman Sept. 13. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Klein’s decisive goal propels boys’ soccer to Gateway Classic championship

Ji-Ho Lee
October 1, 2016
New law requires Pledge of Allegiance recited daily

New law requires Pledge of Allegiance recited daily

Ji-Ho Lee
September 26, 2016
RBHS seeks victory over DeSmet

RBHS seeks victory over DeSmet

Ji-Ho Lee
September 22, 2016
Senior wide receiver Malik Gleason sprints with the ball, eager to score a touchdown for the Bruins. RBHS defeated Hickman 48-21 in a satisfying blowout victory on Sept. 16. photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Bruins seek second straight win against Jefferson City

Ji-Ho Lee
September 22, 2016
RBHS to undergo large renovation project

RBHS to undergo large renovation project

Ji-Ho Lee
September 21, 2016
Following the controversial protests that grasped the community and the country, the University of Missouri has made attempts to retain student enrollment. Many students' loyalty to the local university have wavered after the controversies.

MU budget cuts threaten families

Ji-Ho Lee
May 4, 2016
RBHS students, teachers work around Internet blocks

RBHS students, teachers work around Internet blocks

Ji-Ho Lee
May 3, 2016
RBHS hosts Special Olympics, competes in United Challenge

RBHS hosts Special Olympics, competes in United Challenge

Ji-Ho Lee
May 1, 2016
Understaffed Columbia police battles crime, criticism

Understaffed Columbia police battles crime, criticism

Ji-Ho Lee
April 30, 2016
Bill ushers in new form of concussion education

Bill ushers in new form of concussion education

Ji-Ho Lee
April 30, 2016
Hectic winter meetings sparks excitement, criticisms

Hectic winter meetings sparks excitement, criticisms

Ji-Ho Lee
March 16, 2016
photo by Ty Jamieson

Warm temperature inside school causes student complaints

Ji-Ho Lee
March 14, 2016
Global Village Week to kick off March 14

Global Village Week to kick off March 14

Ji-Ho Lee
March 11, 2016
Students explore methods of gaining college credit

Students explore methods of gaining college credit

Ji-Ho Lee
March 11, 2016
Ignoring global warming endangers the planet

Ignoring global warming endangers the planet

Ji-Ho Lee
March 7, 2016
Collegiate athletics continue atrocious tradition

Collegiate athletics continue atrocious tradition

Ji-Ho Lee
March 4, 2016
Turnovers prove costly for Lady Bruins in district tournament

Turnovers prove costly for Lady Bruins in district tournament

Ji-Ho Lee
March 3, 2016
Bruins down Tigers, move to district final

Bruins down Tigers, move to district final

Ji-Ho Lee
March 3, 2016
Photo by Cassidy Viox

New bill promotes student journalist rights

Ji-Ho Lee
March 2, 2016
Boys' basketball stretches win streak to seven in win over Helias

Boys’ basketball stretches win streak to seven in win over Helias

Ji-Ho Lee
February 27, 2016
Columbia College to build new quad on campus

Columbia College to build new quad on campus

Ji-Ho Lee
February 19, 2016
District administrators plan to offer all students new technology

District administrators plan to offer all students new technology

Ji-Ho Lee
February 17, 2016
photo by Abby Kempf

Political perplexity

Ji-Ho Lee
February 13, 2016
Banners hang from the columns on Francis Quadrangle. Photo by Asa Lory

There’s no place like home

Ji-Ho Lee
February 6, 2016
Bruins cage Jays in rivalry game

Bruins cage Jays in rivalry game

Ji-Ho Lee
February 3, 2016
Photo by Devesh Kumar

College journalists censored by courts

Ji-Ho Lee
February 2, 2016
Targeting safety precautions continually miss their mark

Targeting safety precautions continually miss their mark

Ji-Ho Lee
January 31, 2016
Photo by Cassi Viox.

Controversy continues to harm University of Missouri

Ji-Ho Lee
January 30, 2016
History is made to be remembered

History is made to be remembered

Ji-Ho Lee
January 26, 2016
Senior forward Tre Williams (54) shoots a free throw in the third period of the game against Battle. The shot cut the Bruin's definite to four points. The Bruins went on to defeat the Spartans 50 to 34.

Williams, Wiley lead Bruins to third place finish in Smith-Cotton Tourney

Ji-Ho Lee
January 19, 2016
Photo by Cassi Viox

Wrestling throttled by Smith-Cotton, Fulton

Ji-Ho Lee
December 16, 2015
Terrorism's unfortunate place in history

Terrorism’s unfortunate place in history

Ji-Ho Lee
December 12, 2015
Protect freedom of press at Mizzou

Protect freedom of press at Mizzou

Ji-Ho Lee
December 11, 2015
Dead week causes rift for RBHS swimmers

Dead week causes rift for RBHS swimmers

Ji-Ho Lee
December 10, 2015
Attacks in Mali deserve equal attention

Attacks in Mali deserve equal attention

Ji-Ho Lee
December 6, 2015

Defense, controversial calls deliver victory for seniors in Powder Puff tournament

Ji-Ho Lee
November 20, 2015
Art by Neil Cathro.

Fantasy sports build camaraderie, competition for friends

Ji-Ho Lee
November 10, 2015
Art by Shelby Yount.

Don’t vote a liar into the White House

Ji-Ho Lee
November 10, 2015

Fighting feminism’s stigma

Ji-Ho Lee
November 9, 2015
Photo by Ashley Tanner.

Soccer begins district title hunt tonight

Ji-Ho Lee
October 26, 2015
Photo by Cassi Viox.

Football in must-win match up against Jays tonight

Ji-Ho Lee
October 23, 2015
Senior Jonah Lage defends the ball and prepares to pass it to a teammate.

Bruins secure victory over Vianney

Ji-Ho Lee
October 17, 2015
Jays down Bruins in high-powered matchup

Jays down Bruins in high-powered matchup

Ji-Ho Lee
October 13, 2015
Volleyball feels loss of Fitzpatrick

Volleyball feels loss of Fitzpatrick

Ji-Ho Lee
October 8, 2015
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta reacts after throwing his first career no-hitter during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Cubs won 2-0. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

MLB postseason predictions

Ji-Ho Lee
October 6, 2015

AP European History not offered due to insufficient staff

Ji-Ho Lee
September 29, 2015
Student council selected the Disney theme for this year's homecoming week. Each day, students are encouraged to dress up according to a certain theme. Photo by: Ji-Ho Lee

“Wish upon a Bruin” homecoming selected, eagerly anticipated

Ji-Ho Lee
September 29, 2015
Bruins hope to cage Jays in homecoming game

Bruins hope to cage Jays in homecoming game

Ji-Ho Lee
September 24, 2015
Girls soccer advances to districts

Girls soccer advances to districts

Ji-Ho Lee
May 14, 2015

Immeasurable moments

Ji-Ho Lee
April 14, 2015
Photo by Brett Stover.

Baseball Back in Swing: 2015 Major League Baseball Preview

Ji-Ho Lee
April 1, 2015
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