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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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Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 4

Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 4

Nicole Schroeder
May 2, 2016
No equality without inclusivity

No equality without inclusivity

Nicole Schroeder
April 30, 2016
Growing up shouldn't mean giving up family

Growing up shouldn’t mean giving up family

Nicole Schroeder
April 29, 2016
Illusions: happily ever after

Illusions: happily ever after

Nicole Schroeder
April 29, 2016
New bill seeks to encourage higher test scores

New bill seeks to encourage higher test scores

Nicole Schroeder
April 29, 2016
Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 3

Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 3

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April 21, 2016
Illusions: seen through new eyes

Illusions: seen through new eyes

Nicole Schroeder
April 18, 2016
Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 2

Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 2

Nicole Schroeder
April 15, 2016
Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 1

Camp NaNoWriMo Diaries: Week 1

Nicole Schroeder
April 7, 2016
Students make preparations for annual United Challenge event

Students make preparations for annual United Challenge event

Nicole Schroeder
March 23, 2016
Illusions: light in the darkness

Illusions: light in the darkness

Nicole Schroeder
March 22, 2016

In the news this week 3/18/2016

Nicole Schroeder
March 18, 2016
Illusions: hatching a plan

Illusions: hatching a plan

Nicole Schroeder
March 16, 2016
Sinkhole causes road closure, inconvenience on South Sinclair Road

Sinkhole causes road closure, inconvenience on South Sinclair Road

Nicole Schroeder
March 11, 2016
Photo by Erin Kleekamp

New bill introduces possibility of swimming safety unit

Nicole Schroeder
March 10, 2016
Nostalgia keeps novelties alive

Nostalgia keeps novelties alive

Nicole Schroeder
March 9, 2016
Illusions: spilling secrets

Illusions: spilling secrets

Nicole Schroeder
March 5, 2016
Pledge attempts to extinguish the "R-word"

Pledge attempts to extinguish the “R-word”

Nicole Schroeder
March 3, 2016
Friends of fortune, creatures of habit

Friends of fortune, creatures of habit

Nicole Schroeder
March 1, 2016
Harper Lee

Remembering Harper Lee

Nicole Schroeder
February 19, 2016
Self-publishing authors modernize, not mar

Self-publishing authors modernize, not mar

Nicole Schroeder
February 16, 2016
Illusions: coming clean

Illusions: coming clean

Nicole Schroeder
February 13, 2016
Small animals: big hearts found in tiny packages

Small animals: big hearts found in tiny packages

Nicole Schroeder
February 10, 2016
FAFSA to provide more scholarships for seniors

FAFSA to provide more scholarships for seniors

Nicole Schroeder
February 10, 2016
Welcome to the saddle club — no, really

Welcome to the saddle club — no, really

Nicole Schroeder
February 4, 2016
Illusions: an unwelcome visitor

Illusions: an unwelcome visitor

Nicole Schroeder
February 4, 2016
Trouble in Bookland: Part I is the newest release by Marlene Simonette about a young Author, Linda, and her efforts to save a Patchwork of characters and stories from being destroyed.

Trouble in Bookland: Part I turns heads as well as pages

Nicole Schroeder
January 30, 2016
the history of golden cow

A tradition tipped over: Golden Cow canceled

Nicole Schroeder
January 28, 2016
Productivity precedents kick off new semester

Productivity precedents kick off new semester

Nicole Schroeder
January 25, 2016
Illusions: shattered promises

Illusions: shattered promises

Nicole Schroeder
January 7, 2016
Trans-Siberian Orchestra doesn't meet expectations

Trans-Siberian Orchestra doesn’t meet expectations

Nicole Schroeder
December 27, 2015
photo by Alex Schroeder

Illusions: merry and bright

Nicole Schroeder
December 24, 2015
photo by Alex Schroeder

Illusions: the blinding truth

Nicole Schroeder
December 10, 2015
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.

University controversy affects admission

Nicole Schroeder
December 10, 2015
Eighth-graders to join RBHS bands in holiday concert

Eighth-graders to join RBHS bands in holiday concert

Nicole Schroeder
December 7, 2015
photo by Alex Schroeder

Illusions: out of the ordinary

Nicole Schroeder
November 26, 2015

‘Well, aren’t you special.’ Too far?

Nicole Schroeder
November 18, 2015

Columbia College to offer scholarships to gamers

Nicole Schroeder
November 18, 2015

Sugar and spice, not all that nice for diabetics

Nicole Schroeder
November 13, 2015

‘The Peanuts Movie’ mixes nostalgia, novelty

Nicole Schroeder
November 6, 2015

Construction of new voltage lines spark concern

Nicole Schroeder
November 3, 2015

City officials curb parking on popular ‘Sophomore Alley’

Nicole Schroeder
November 1, 2015
Sarah Najimy, Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker as the Sanderson sisters in "Hocus Pocus."

Throwback Thursday: ‘Hocus Pocus’ proves darker than we remember

Nicole Schroeder
October 29, 2015
photo by Alex Schroeder

Illusions: a nice surprise

Nicole Schroeder
October 22, 2015
photo by Devesh Kumar

Different learning styles affect classroom success

Nicole Schroeder
October 8, 2015
photo by Alex Schroeder

Illusions: Returning home

Nicole Schroeder
October 8, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at an event, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Franklin, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Don’t chide journalists just for doing their job

Nicole Schroeder
October 7, 2015
Students crowd hallways, spark school wide dilemma

Students crowd hallways, spark school wide dilemma

Nicole Schroeder
September 29, 2015
Seniors Tommi Brundage, Stephen Sowers and Curtis Holliday cheer on the Bruins during a football game against Battle High School. Photo by: Cassi Viox

Administration forces change of BruCrew theme

Nicole Schroeder
September 24, 2015
photo by Alex Schroeder

Illusions: A chance encounter

Nicole Schroeder
September 24, 2015
WWFC: Looking back

WWFC: Looking back

Nicole Schroeder
April 30, 2015
Are you too busy?

Are you too busy?

Nicole Schroeder
April 16, 2015
WWFC: Writing sense-ationally

WWFC: Writing sense-ationally

Nicole Schroeder
April 16, 2015
Changes to band audition process considered a success

Changes to band audition process considered a success

Nicole Schroeder
April 14, 2015
WWFC: Exploiting your own weakness

WWFC: Exploiting your own weakness

Nicole Schroeder
April 3, 2015
WWFC: Find your writing niche

WWFC: Find your writing niche

Nicole Schroeder
March 19, 2015
Red Ribbon Week promotes healthy habits

Red Ribbon Week promotes healthy habits

Nicole Schroeder
March 18, 2015
Panic attacks: more than just clammy hands

Panic attacks: more than just clammy hands

Nicole Schroeder
March 10, 2015
Emoticons move to replace the written word in all platforms of life

Emoticons move to replace the written word in all platforms of life

Nicole Schroeder
March 10, 2015
WWFC: The problems with Mary Sue

WWFC: The problems with Mary Sue

Nicole Schroeder
March 8, 2015
photo and photo illustration by Alice Yu

Can boredom lend itself to creativity?

Nicole Schroeder
March 1, 2015
Teacher work days explained

Teacher work days explained

Nicole Schroeder
February 27, 2015
WWFC: Ponder this

WWFC: Ponder this

Nicole Schroeder
February 20, 2015
Relay For Life, HOSA sell ribbons for National Cancer Prevention Month

Relay For Life, HOSA sell ribbons for National Cancer Prevention Month

Nicole Schroeder
February 9, 2015
CPS Driver's Education course gives confidence to new drivers

CPS Driver’s Education course gives confidence to new drivers

Nicole Schroeder
February 9, 2015
WWFC: Collaboration is key

WWFC: Collaboration is key

Nicole Schroeder
February 5, 2015
Soaring Temperatures: Freshman Lauren Hofmann uses a thermometer to check her temperature in the nurse’s office on Jan. 22. This year, common flus included two strands of influenza A and one strand of influenza B. photo Madelyn Stewart

Sick day policies more lax for high schoolers

Nicole Schroeder
February 5, 2015
Will handwriting be able to endure against typing?

Will handwriting be able to endure against typing?

Nicole Schroeder
February 4, 2015
WWFC: Make time for your craft

WWFC: Make time for your craft

Nicole Schroeder
January 22, 2015
Students compete in Poetry Out Loud

Students compete in Poetry Out Loud

Nicole Schroeder
January 14, 2015
WWFC: Back to basics

WWFC: Back to basics

Nicole Schroeder
January 8, 2015
Trans-Siberian Orchestra reimagines holiday music, retains message

Trans-Siberian Orchestra reimagines holiday music, retains message

Nicole Schroeder
December 30, 2014
art by Maddy Mueller

Social media environment discourages political discussion

Nicole Schroeder
December 16, 2014
WWFC: War of the words

WWFC: War of the words

Nicole Schroeder
December 14, 2014
Freshman Kristine Cho shops online

Students participate in holiday shopping season

Nicole Schroeder
December 14, 2014
Students judge one another based on grades

Students judge one another based on grades

Nicole Schroeder
December 12, 2014
'Santa Clause' series makes festive tradition

‘Santa Clause’ series makes festive tradition

Nicole Schroeder
December 9, 2014
WWFC: Turning pictures into words

WWFC: Turning pictures into words

Nicole Schroeder
November 27, 2014
WWFC: Increasing word counts with the web

WWFC: Increasing word counts with the web

Nicole Schroeder
November 16, 2014
art by Maddy Mueller

Media multitasking impacts learning

Nicole Schroeder
November 6, 2014
WWFC: The benefits of four-legged friends

WWFC: The benefits of four-legged friends

Nicole Schroeder
November 1, 2014
Students struggle to become "perfect"

Students struggle to become “perfect”

Nicole Schroeder
October 24, 2014
WWFC: Autumn inspiration

WWFC: Autumn inspiration

Nicole Schroeder
October 17, 2014
Will Write For Coffee: A bit about me

Will Write For Coffee: A bit about me

Nicole Schroeder
September 18, 2014
Students stressed about finals find ways to cope

Students stressed about finals find ways to cope

Nicole Schroeder
May 28, 2014
Source: 210 RBHS students were asked which they preferred: school, sleep, or social life. Infographic by Sean Garfias and Caylea Erickson.

School, sleep, or social life: a student’s dilemma

Nicole Schroeder
May 21, 2014
140 characters limit corrupts English language

140 characters limit corrupts English language

Nicole Schroeder
May 13, 2014
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