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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 18, 2024
Students gather on the courtwarming dance floor.
Behind the scenes: StuCo plans school dances
March 21, 2025
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
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 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 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 15 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 2
January 27, 2025
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 1
January 27, 2025
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
CPS Debate captains Aditi Patel (12) and Avery Johnson (12) smile on stage while presenting awards. The awards ceremony concluded COMO Classic, which ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1.
COMO Classic Debate Tournament Photo Gallery
February 13, 2025
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
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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Americans pick up on Korean skin care trends

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April 23, 2017
The benefits of spam accounts

The benefits of spam accounts

Kat Sarafianos
April 13, 2017
How to power through the last semester of senior year

How to power through the last semester of senior year

Kat Sarafianos
April 10, 2017
In a world of negativity

In a world of negativity

Kat Sarafianos
April 4, 2017
Photo by Kristine Cho

The importance of bilingualism

Kat Sarafianos
February 22, 2017
Featured Student Author: ChungHyun Lee

Featured Student Author: ChungHyun Lee

Kat Sarafianos
February 10, 2017
Did You Know: The mysterious case of Lloyd Gaines

Did You Know: The mysterious case of Lloyd Gaines

Kat Sarafianos
February 10, 2017
Featured student author: Jordan Banker

Featured student author: Jordan Banker

Kat Sarafianos
February 8, 2017
Local shop delights customers

Local shop delights customers

Kat Sarafianos
February 8, 2017
True/ False's 2016 honored guest and documentary subject, Sonita.

True/False DIY Day sign ups come to a close

Kat Sarafianos
February 8, 2017
"I feel like the Black Lives matter movement has never disregarded the fact that everyone's life matters, but a lot of people who say things like 'All Live Matter' have never been told their lives don't matter. I think Black History Month is really important and a time where we celebrate black history. Black history is American history."

Student View: What is the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement?

Kat Sarafianos
February 6, 2017
Did You Know: Hattie McDaniel and the missing Oscar

Did You Know: Hattie McDaniel and the missing Oscar

Kat Sarafianos
February 3, 2017
Columbia rallies around Muslim community after Trump's executive order

Columbia rallies around Muslim community after Trump’s executive order

Kat Sarafianos
January 30, 2017
Featured: Black History Month

Featured: Black History Month

Kat Sarafianos
January 29, 2017
Reading in the internet age: a long form

Reading in the internet age: a long form

Kat Sarafianos
January 27, 2017
Award shows continue to lack diversity

Award shows continue to lack diversity

Kat Sarafianos
January 9, 2017
School uniforms improve academic productivity

School uniforms improve academic productivity

Kat Sarafianos
December 27, 2016
Senior Isaac Lage donates to the National Honors Society food drive. Photo by Cassidy Viox

Charities receive more donations, volunteers during holiday season

Kat Sarafianos
December 20, 2016
Decorations light up the holiday season

Decorations light up the holiday season

Kat Sarafianos
December 19, 2016
Christmas specials to watch this season

Christmas specials to watch this season

Kat Sarafianos
December 5, 2016
A temporary family of seven

A temporary family of seven

Kat Sarafianos
December 1, 2016
A community of growth: the power of local businesses

A community of growth: the power of local businesses

Kat Sarafianos
December 1, 2016
UNICEF club fundraiser begins

UNICEF club fundraiser begins

Kat Sarafianos
November 29, 2016
All I want for Christmas

All I want for Christmas

Kat Sarafianos
November 18, 2016
Photo by Cassidy Viox

Students react to election results, wonder what’s to come

Kat Sarafianos
November 9, 2016
Heifer International with Insomnia Cookies starts

Heifer International with Insomnia Cookies starts

Kat Sarafianos
November 7, 2016
Feature photo by Kat Sarafianos

Super Saturday for October ACT canceled

Kat Sarafianos
October 14, 2016
photo by Cassidy Viox

Life lessons from the bathroom floor

Kat Sarafianos
October 2, 2016
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Print journalism stumbles on shift to online

Kat Sarafianos
September 26, 2016
The track, bleachers and concession stand are seeking construction and renovation to upgrade its facilities. The remodeling is expected to be finished by August of 2017. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

CPS, Kelly Sports Properties terminate relationship

Kat Sarafianos
September 21, 2016
Students admire art at the Depth art show.

Annual art show, “Depth’ proves a positive experience for artists

Kat Sarafianos
April 25, 2016
Brayden Hawkins works on his art piece.

Artists of Rock Bridge: Brayden Hawkins

Kat Sarafianos
April 19, 2016
Seeing the world in another light

Seeing the world in another light

Kat Sarafianos
April 3, 2016
stack of books collected for the drive.

PTSA book drive will benefit children of Columbia

Kat Sarafianos
March 24, 2016
jesse auditorium

With Martha S. Jone’s talk, Celia will get justice

Kat Sarafianos
March 22, 2016
Global Village celebration requires hours of hard work, dedication

Global Village celebration requires hours of hard work, dedication

Kat Sarafianos
March 16, 2016
poster for bronze bull

Bronze Bull replaces Golden Cow

Kat Sarafianos
March 15, 2016

In the news this week 3/15/2016

Kat Sarafianos
March 15, 2016
'The Last Days of Winter' gives unique look past prison walls

‘The Last Days of Winter’ gives unique look past prison walls

Kat Sarafianos
March 6, 2016
'Thy Father's Chair' stirs up emotion, nostalgia

‘Thy Father’s Chair’ stirs up emotion, nostalgia

Kat Sarafianos
March 5, 2016
A map of Columbia's downtown during true false.

How to see movies last minute at the True/False film festival

Kat Sarafianos
March 3, 2016
Lydia Thomphson paints a fellow student for an art project.

Artists of Rock Bridge: Lydia Thompson

Kat Sarafianos
March 1, 2016
brenna cornelison playing bass

Artists of Rock Bridge: Brenna Cornelison

Kat Sarafianos
March 1, 2016
Wendy Zhang works in AP art

Artists of Rock Bridge: Wendy Zhang

Kat Sarafianos
February 3, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio begs for an Oscar.

How much for an Oscar? The inside behind what it really takes to win

Kat Sarafianos
February 1, 2016
Max Shaefer plays "Black Bird,' by the Beatles.

Artists of Rock Bridge: Max Schaefer

Kat Sarafianos
January 28, 2016
infographic by Neil Cathro source: National Transgender Discrimination Survey

A question of privilege in a minority movement

Kat Sarafianos
January 24, 2016
Teenagers binge watching shows on Netflix is a problem unique to generation X.

Netflix killed the video star

Kat Sarafianos
December 17, 2015
The RBHS media center has been dealing with a problem of students stealing laptops.

Case of the missing computers

Kat Sarafianos
December 14, 2015
Movies like Birdman and Mr. Holmes take the cake for this years best movies.

Christmas break and it’s time to binge

Kat Sarafianos
December 14, 2015
Bill Murray brings a great performance to, "Scrooged."

“Scrooged” brings a not-so-cheerful spirit to the holidays

Kat Sarafianos
December 14, 2015
Nathan Kempf, Thomas White and Ben Rowder are all celebrating Hanukkah at JSU.

Jewish Student Union brings Hanukkah to all students

Kat Sarafianos
December 13, 2015

‘Killing Them Safely’ proves to be a lively experience

Kat Sarafianos
November 23, 2015

Let your imagination fly with PTA reflections contest

Kat Sarafianos
November 16, 2015
Art by Erin Barchet

Walk a mile in their fishnets before you judge

Kat Sarafianos
October 31, 2015
Rock Bridge High School still offers suggary sodas to students in vending machines.

Obesity injections provide weight loss opportunities for students

Kat Sarafianos
October 26, 2015
Adele holds a micophone

Adele says, “Goodbye,” to her four-year musical hiatus

Kat Sarafianos
October 24, 2015
drug prevention brochures

Parents express concern for drug use

Kat Sarafianos
October 22, 2015
'Indian Nite' brings diversity, dance to Jesse Hall

‘Indian Nite’ brings diversity, dance to Jesse Hall

Kat Sarafianos
October 21, 2015
Festival goers gather around a craft booth at the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival

Get into fall with the Hartsburg pumpkin festival

Kat Sarafianos
October 12, 2015
photo by Devesh Kumar

The importance of independent film

Kat Sarafianos
October 5, 2015
Reminiscing the past while facing the future

Reminiscing the past while facing the future

Kat Sarafianos
May 18, 2015
Infographic by Stephanie Kang Infographic information: wikipedia.org

Should states have the power to decide marriage rights?

Kat Sarafianos
May 15, 2015
In this March 30, 2015 file photo, Rep. Warwick Sabin, center, D-Little Rock, cheers with others protesting over new religious objections laws at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark. The national focus on whether new religious objections laws in Indiana and Arkansas could be used to discriminate against gays and lesbians has boosted efforts for broader civil rights law protections in those and other states. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Indiana’s LGBT law spurs controversy

Kat Sarafianos
May 15, 2015
GSA sponsors Ally Week

GSA sponsors Ally Week

Kat Sarafianos
November 22, 2014
MSU to set the record straight about Islam

MSU to set the record straight about Islam

Kat Sarafianos
November 19, 2014
Planetarium offers show this weekend

Planetarium offers show this weekend

Kat Sarafianos
October 10, 2014
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