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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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A dangerous climb

Lauren Puckett
May 16, 2013
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Film soundtrack ‘Gatsby’ delivers eclectic mix of ’20s jazz, modern pop

Lauren Puckett
May 11, 2013
Reality of growing up brings siblings closer together

Reality of growing up brings siblings closer together

Lauren Puckett
April 21, 2013
Show choirs return from nationals performance in Nashville

Show choirs return from nationals performance in Nashville

Lauren Puckett
April 11, 2013
Puppets were made from scratch by Children's Theatre students, using felt and sewing machines. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Children’s Theatre class performs puppet shows for young children

Lauren Puckett
April 10, 2013
Music director wins Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence award

Music director wins Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence award

Lauren Puckett
April 2, 2013
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Timberlake makes up for lost time with ‘The 20/20 Experience’

Lauren Puckett
March 22, 2013
Bright colors work best, but you can use any hue. I'll be using a bright red and a goldish brown.

DIY: Repainted Earrings

Lauren Puckett
March 15, 2013
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‘Twenty Feet From Stardom’ entrances with picture of Motown backup singers

Lauren Puckett
March 3, 2013
The group "Anonymous Choir" performs before the film "Twenty Feet From Stardom" at the Missouri Theatre. Photo by Lauren Puckett.

True/False Film Festival sends message of empathy

Lauren Puckett
March 3, 2013
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2013 Academy Award live chat

Lauren Puckett
February 23, 2013
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Oscar Insight: Predictions for 2013’s Academy Awards

Lauren Puckett
February 20, 2013
Photo by Patrick Smith

Elder teaches importance of love

Lauren Puckett
February 14, 2013

Style of the Week: Rachel Kirchhofer

Lauren Puckett
February 5, 2013
Pritchett wears a polka-dot dress from Forever 21 with her black wedges and bow. Photo by Lauren Puckett.

Style of the Week: Sarah Pritchett

Lauren Puckett
January 29, 2013
Senior Sarah Dweik wears a sweater with leggings and Converse. Photo by Lauren Puckett.

Style of the Week: Sarah Dweik

Lauren Puckett
January 22, 2013
Art teachers Abbey Trescott and Carrie Stephenson had 13 artist from their AP 1 and 2 classes on display at the Columbia Art League downtown. The Columbia Art League's "Eye in the Beauty of the Beholder" show will be on display for the next month. Photo by Paige Kiehl.

Art students earn awards at Columbia Art League show

Lauren Puckett
January 21, 2013
Sophomore Keith Fletcher wears a Old Navy flannel under his grey sweater. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Style of the Week: Keith Fletcher

Lauren Puckett
January 15, 2013
Show choirs prepare for winter premiere

Show choirs prepare for winter premiere

Lauren Puckett
January 10, 2013
Williams wears a pair of black skull pants from Hot Topic with his white Acme shirt. Photo by Aniqa Rahman.

Style of the Week: Lorenzo Williams

Lauren Puckett
January 8, 2013

‘The Impossible’ stuns, provides realistic portrayal of disaster

Lauren Puckett
January 6, 2013
Christmas releases diversify traditional holiday music

Christmas releases diversify traditional holiday music

Lauren Puckett
December 21, 2012
Check out these great gifts for less than $30.

Gift Ideas Under $30

Lauren Puckett
December 19, 2012
Whitworth sports a pair of bright yellow tights after losing a bet over fantasy football. Photo by Patrick Smith

Style of the Week: Nick Whitworth

Lauren Puckett
December 18, 2012
The RBHS Jazz Ensemble will perform at the JEN International Conference Jan. 7, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Jazz musicians perform send-off concert

Lauren Puckett
December 17, 2012

Ke$ha’s newest album ‘Warrior’ fails to impress

Lauren Puckett
December 6, 2012
Junior Megan Kelly wears a black sweater with patterned skinny jeans and brown boots. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Style of the Week: Megan Kelly

Lauren Puckett
December 4, 2012
Senior Duha Shebib sports a white pea coat with a purple hijab and floral shirt. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Style of the Week: Duha Shebib

Lauren Puckett
November 27, 2012
Overly edited senior pictures obscure reality

Overly edited senior pictures obscure reality

Lauren Puckett
November 27, 2012
See wears a purple tank top and long black skirt over her brown boots. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Style of the Week: Sammy See

Lauren Puckett
November 20, 2012
Ngo sports a pair of teal skinny jeans, a black top and a feathered necklace with gold accents. Photo by Lauren Puckett

Style of the Week: Hanh Ngo

Lauren Puckett
November 5, 2012
art by Jennifer Stanley

Social media corrupts

Lauren Puckett
October 30, 2012
photo illustration by Patrick Smith

Society encourages hectic lifestyle

Lauren Puckett
October 26, 2012
Drama Club hosts speaker on 'The Glass Menagerie'

Drama Club hosts speaker on ‘The Glass Menagerie’

Lauren Puckett
October 24, 2012
Style of the Week: Kylie Smith

Style of the Week: Kylie Smith

Lauren Puckett
October 23, 2012
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‘Existence’ shatters creative boundaries, provokes thought

Lauren Puckett
October 20, 2012

‘The Casual Vacancy’ proves powerful, heartbreaking

Lauren Puckett
October 19, 2012
Folio hosts open microphone sessions on Fridays

Folio hosts open microphone sessions on Fridays

Lauren Puckett
October 18, 2012

Orchestra members prepare for fall concert

Lauren Puckett
October 16, 2012

‘Halcyon’ impresses with unique style

Lauren Puckett
October 11, 2012

‘#3’ disappoints, obscures band’s true talent

Lauren Puckett
October 10, 2012
Senior Emily Thomas laughs with soon to be registered voters in the main commons this morning. Photo by Asa Lory

Political clubs host voter registration

Lauren Puckett
October 8, 2012

Time constraints, cost limit band performance time at Providence Bowl

Lauren Puckett
September 21, 2012
'Revolution' surprises audience with unique concept

‘Revolution’ surprises audience with unique concept

Lauren Puckett
September 18, 2012

Director announces cast list for fall musical

Lauren Puckett
September 14, 2012

Fall musical auditions prompt students with new challenges

Lauren Puckett
September 14, 2012

Auditions for fall musical begin in the PAC

Lauren Puckett
September 11, 2012

Top 11 classic novels to read before graduation

Lauren Puckett
September 8, 2012
TobyMac exceeds expectations with diverse music styles

TobyMac exceeds expectations with diverse music styles

Lauren Puckett
August 29, 2012
Musical Theatre and Acting 2/3 classes prepare annual Theatrical Showcase

Musical Theatre and Acting 2/3 classes prepare annual Theatrical Showcase

Lauren Puckett
May 3, 2012
Train creates yet another hit album

Train creates yet another hit album

Lauren Puckett
April 25, 2012

Stephen’s bridges bring endless adventure

Lauren Puckett
April 10, 2012
Junior Carmel Shaka. Photo by Daphne Yu.

Meet Carmel Shaka, candidate for student body president

Lauren Puckett
April 5, 2012

‘The Hunger Games’ completely fixates audience

Lauren Puckett
March 24, 2012

Show choirs return home from Iowa with multiple awards

Lauren Puckett
March 4, 2012
Show choir dress-up days provide students with opportunities to bond

Show choir dress-up days provide students with opportunities to bond

Lauren Puckett
March 1, 2012

Students find eccentric ways to celebrate Leap Day

Lauren Puckett
February 29, 2012

Childhood games lead to lasting love of parks

Lauren Puckett
February 27, 2012

‘Almost, Maine’ provides plethora of love stories

Lauren Puckett
February 23, 2012
Sophomore Megan Kelly stands proud during her solo in "Brave", a ballad in Satin N Lace's show. The song, already hauntingly beautiful, is made unforgettable by Kelly's performance.

Show choirs stun crowd at Harrisonville, bring home awards

Lauren Puckett
February 14, 2012

Education lacks true learning

Lauren Puckett
February 5, 2012
Rascal Flatts ‘not your usual country band’

Rascal Flatts ‘not your usual country band’

Lauren Puckett
January 26, 2012

Bruin show choirs host annual music festival

Lauren Puckett
January 15, 2012

Festival kicks off show choir season

Lauren Puckett
January 11, 2012
Winehouse's last album showcases lost talent

Winehouse’s last album showcases lost talent

Lauren Puckett
December 15, 2011

Mission trip shows diversity at its core

Lauren Puckett
October 18, 2011

Singers try for all-district choir in Moberly

Lauren Puckett
September 23, 2011
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