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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
The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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All content by Maria Kalaitzandonakes
Infographic by Trisha Chaudhary

Weapons still prevalent in high school

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
May 27, 2013
Like I said, quick and easy. You're almost ready to grab your mister or missus and sweep them off their feet with a blueberry pie and a day in the park.

As easy as pie

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
May 13, 2013
Last concert joins Hickman and Rock Bridge orchestras together

Last concert joins Hickman and Rock Bridge orchestras together

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
May 9, 2013
They Call Her Lady Luck

They Call Her Lady Luck

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
April 19, 2013
The jelly bean display. Photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

The sweetest season

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
April 18, 2013
Gone but never forgotten

Gone but never forgotten

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 29, 2013
Finished! Just in time for the rest of the family waking up to a delicious smelling kitchen! Good morning!

She’s a good egg

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 8, 2013
Signs that T/F is here

Signs that T/F is here

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 3, 2013

‘The Moo Man’ humanizes heifers

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 3, 2013
Photo used with permission from The Village at the End of the World press kit.

‘The village at the end of the world’ captures true essence of Niaqornat

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 2, 2013
The show must go on

The show must go on

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 2, 2013
This looks like a big bowl of cheese. Really, it is a big bowl of sweet potatoes. The sheer amount of potato that went into this dish was overwhelming. SO much orange.

Hot potato, hot potato

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 22, 2013

International Cultural Organization

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 22, 2013
Ready to serve. Enjoy :)

The big cheese

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 12, 2013
Friendships blossom at Lucy’s Corner Café

Friendships blossom at Lucy’s Corner Café

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 8, 2013
Possibly the most exciting part of baking a cake is when the layers get stacked. The cake itself is finally cool enough to add icing to, and the brown outside layer, where the butter has created this delicious outer butter casing, waits impatiently for the cool frosting to come. This step makes my tired day giddy. I start imagining the decorations that will adorn the top of my creation.

Let them eat cake

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 30, 2013
Photos show effects of bullying

Photos show effects of bullying

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 22, 2013
Army Ants members work hard on their second robot. Photo by John Gillis

CACC Skill Expo welcomes future students

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 16, 2013
RBHS hosts historic night for 8-9th grade

RBHS hosts historic night for 8-9th grade

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 9, 2013
Bluestem Missouri Crafts resides on South Ninth Street. Photo by Asa Lory

Blue Stem renders customer speechless

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 9, 2013
Students who help translate for their parents have many responsiblities, one of them being filling out checks in English. Parents sign the check after the child fills out the check, making it legal tender. Photo by Paige Kiehl.

Kids serve as interpreters for parents

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 9, 2013
My big fat Greek Christmas

My big fat Greek Christmas

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
December 21, 2012
Art by Richard Sapp

Joyful Columbia College lighting

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 29, 2012
Memoirs of an English Language Learner

Memoirs of an English Language Learner

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 15, 2012
Salah Hameed - Iraq

Salah Hameed – Iraq

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 15, 2012
Lights outside Ragtag Cinema illuminate the sidewalk below. Photo by Asa Lory

Broadcast cinema enhances movie experience

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 15, 2012
Ali Jami - Afghanistan

Ali Jami – Afghanistan

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 15, 2012
Hisham Almedhmadi - Saudi Arabia

Hisham Almedhmadi – Saudi Arabia

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 15, 2012
Tar Nar - Thailand

Tar Nar – Thailand

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 15, 2012
Su Rah - Burma

Su Rah – Burma

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 15, 2012
RBHS PAC serves as one of the city's voting areas. Photo by Muhammad Al-RAwi.

First-time voting underscores responsibility

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 6, 2012
New bus schedule would allow students to sleep in

New bus schedule would allow students to sleep in

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 5, 2012
Flat Branch Pub and Brewing. Photo by Asa Lory

Flat Branch Pub and Brewery cares for details

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 30, 2012
Childhood unites football players

Childhood unites football players

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 25, 2012
Members of the RBHS debate team pile onto a short bus Friday, Oct. 19, to make the three hour trip to Kansas City for their first tournament of the year. Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Debate team succeeds in first tournament

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 20, 2012
Kaldi's coffee is located downtown at 29 S. Ninth Street, and is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m on weekdays and from 7 a.m to 11 p.m on weekends.

Cafe, bakery creates perfect hideout

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 17, 2012
College fair should not be mandated

College fair should not be mandated

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 4, 2012

The “horse bank” is a Landmark

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 3, 2012

Finishing the evening right

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 22, 2012
Legendary singer Al Green performs late Saturday at the annual Roots n Blues n BBQ festival. Green not only sang and danced, but showered the crowd with roses as well. Photo by Asa Lory

Jumping the fence for Al Green

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 22, 2012
Feature image by Aniqa Rahman

The art of mooching: Roots N Blues style

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 22, 2012

Teachers try new technology

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 21, 2012

Capturing moments with cards from Poppy

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 17, 2012

ELL program adds parent classes

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 12, 2012

Columbia pushes for civility

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 11, 2012

Waiting for nighttime atop the blue garage

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
August 31, 2012
Crisis in Greece strikes at heart

Crisis in Greece strikes at heart

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
August 21, 2012

Responsibility proves downside of growing up

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
May 25, 2012
Club hosts picnic for international students

Club hosts picnic for international students

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
May 12, 2012

Jamboree sees, knows all

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
April 13, 2012

Sparky’s is city landmark

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
April 5, 2012

Spring break provides time to explore Columbia

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 28, 2012
Closing causes skepticism

Closing causes skepticism

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 23, 2012

Formosa

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 21, 2012
Director Alison Klayman explains how traumatic the arrest of spring of 2011was to Ai Weiwei and his activism. Photo by Theresa Whang

Rebel’s take on society through art, social media inspires teen

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
March 2, 2012
Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi.

Up in smoke: bill raises tax on tobacco

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 25, 2012

Immigration could trouble Missouri school districts

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 23, 2012
House fire changes perspective

House fire changes perspective

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 9, 2012

Photos reveal impact of rape

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 8, 2012

Reign in the rain

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 6, 2012
One of the treats at the Velvet Cupcake. Photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

Old-style pastry shop becomes new favorite

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
February 6, 2012

Eat It

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 30, 2012

The Observatory

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
January 11, 2012

Columbia Public Library’s whale chairs

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
December 12, 2011

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
December 10, 2011
CPS raises more than $21,000 for Honor Flight, surpasses expectations

CPS raises more than $21,000 for Honor Flight, surpasses expectations

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 18, 2011

Greece’s ‘bankruptcy’ reflects its culture

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 18, 2011
Making History: English teacher Randy Swift lectures his honors US studies class during fourth hour. A proposal may merge honors and on-level classes, leaving AP and on-level classes as options for students.

Proposal to remove U.S. honors classes moves forward

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
November 2, 2011
By Joanne Lee

Morality Stings: Citizens need to rethink choices

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 27, 2011

Traveler finds meaning of love in Beijing letters

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
October 18, 2011

Mourners remember time spent with Sun

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 23, 2011

Rad rides capture rebel spirit of students

Maria Kalaitzandonakes
September 22, 2011
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