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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
The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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Feature photo by Maya Bell

Friendship breakups evoke pain, difficulty

Nikol Slatinska
May 10, 2018
Alzheimer's slowly unravels identity

Alzheimer’s slowly unravels identity

Nikol Slatinska
May 3, 2018
Q&A: Students on their collections

Q&A: Students on their collections

Nikol Slatinska
April 20, 2018
Juniors forego author speaker event

Juniors forego author speaker event

Nikol Slatinska
April 18, 2018

Students, staff gather for discussion on race

Nikol Slatinska
April 8, 2018

Early exposure to technology inhibits development

Nikol Slatinska
March 26, 2018
Au Naturale is in style

Au Naturale is in style

Nikol Slatinska
March 26, 2018
Socialist ideals gain support from millennials

Socialist ideals gain support from millennials

Nikol Slatinska
March 25, 2018
Debaters compete in districts, secure spots at Nationals

Debaters compete in districts, secure spots at Nationals

Nikol Slatinska
March 13, 2018
Auditions for Capers to be held March 14 and 15

Auditions for Capers to be held March 14 and 15

Nikol Slatinska
March 6, 2018
Students, administrators clarify prom arrangements

Students, administrators clarify prom arrangements

Nikol Slatinska
February 24, 2018
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Celebrating Nina Simone

Nikol Slatinska
February 23, 2018
photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Q&A: Librarians on their favorite books

Nikol Slatinska
February 8, 2018

Mini MizzouThon to take place tomorrow

Nikol Slatinska
February 2, 2018
art by Valeria Velasquez

Stars take fashion risks at the Grammy Awards

Nikol Slatinska
January 29, 2018
art by Moy Zhong

A decade old and counting: a reflection of 2008

Nikol Slatinska
January 18, 2018
art by Moy Zhong

Golden Globes style: stars fashionably make statement

Nikol Slatinska
January 8, 2018
Photo by Camryn DeVore

College offers varied living options

Nikol Slatinska
December 28, 2017
Dog Appreciation Club hosts fundraiser

Dog Appreciation Club hosts fundraiser

Nikol Slatinska
December 19, 2017
Photo by Camryn DeVore

Winter play auditions to commence

Nikol Slatinska
December 5, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Art Honor Association to paint mural

Nikol Slatinska
November 24, 2017
Stop the spree; put it back on the rack

Stop the spree; put it back on the rack

Nikol Slatinska
November 16, 2017
Student Council, Rock Bridge Reaches Out to host blood drive

Student Council, Rock Bridge Reaches Out to host blood drive

Nikol Slatinska
November 6, 2017
Teachers vary approach to sex education

Teachers vary approach to sex education

Nikol Slatinska
November 1, 2017
Rock Bridge Fashion Files: Roman Wolfe

Rock Bridge Fashion Files: Roman Wolfe

Nikol Slatinska
October 30, 2017
Faculty members try to salvage German, Japanese classes

Faculty members try to salvage German, Japanese classes

Nikol Slatinska
October 26, 2017
Rock Bridge Fashion Files: Emily Lee

Rock Bridge Fashion Files: Emily Lee

Nikol Slatinska
October 22, 2017
The senior team in 2016's powderpuff match makes an entrance much like that of the RBHS football team by running in with the RBHS flag and getting into a huddle before their game against the sophomores. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Powderpuff sign ups to begin tomorrow

Nikol Slatinska
October 17, 2017

Expensive skin care is worth the splurge

Nikol Slatinska
October 3, 2017
Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Quiet kids need support

Nikol Slatinska
September 30, 2017
LGBT youth remains resilient in face of discrimination

LGBT youth remains resilient in face of discrimination

Nikol Slatinska
May 24, 2017
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Students protest district’s cuts of German 1, Japanese 1

Nikol Slatinska
May 1, 2017
Extreme feminists fail to help

Extreme feminists fail to help

Nikol Slatinska
April 29, 2017
Art by Dzung Nguyen

American culture offers multitude of perspectives

Nikol Slatinska
April 29, 2017
Three Columbia FFA teams advance to nationals

Three Columbia FFA teams advance to nationals

Nikol Slatinska
April 26, 2017
Infographic by Joy Park

Common Core math provides crucial problem solving skills

Nikol Slatinska
April 25, 2017
ELL teacher Lilia Ben Ayed helps a student during class. Photo by Éléa Gilles

ELL teachers receive specific trauma training

Nikol Slatinska
April 25, 2017
Lighting up the night sky: The 37-year-old planetarium equipment sits ready to perform for a rare show. Beginning this week, a new full-dome projector will be installed, the first in a multi-step process to update the aging facility. Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi.

Planetarium offers show on coming solar eclipse

Nikol Slatinska
April 24, 2017
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‘Born in China’ offers fresh take on life, death

Nikol Slatinska
April 22, 2017
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Pressure to forgive is inappropriate, unnecessary

Nikol Slatinska
April 10, 2017
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Competition among friends initiates tension, increases motivation

Nikol Slatinska
April 7, 2017
Eating disorders create illusions for all involved

Eating disorders create illusions for all involved

Nikol Slatinska
April 5, 2017
Infographic by Joy Park

Women in STEM speak out against sexism

Nikol Slatinska
March 15, 2017
Mu Alpha Theta to host annual March Mathness event

Mu Alpha Theta to host annual March Mathness event

Nikol Slatinska
March 10, 2017
Genetic quirks provide remarkable skills

Genetic quirks provide remarkable skills

Nikol Slatinska
February 17, 2017
Photo by Dalton Nunamaker

Courtwarming theme creates tension among school, community members

Nikol Slatinska
February 8, 2017
Feature Photo by Tyson Jamieson

Honored in ink

Nikol Slatinska
January 23, 2017
Photo by Kristine Cho

Show choir performers prepare for premier night

Nikol Slatinska
January 11, 2017
Feature Photo by Cassidy Viox

Stepmothers defy unfair stereotypes

Nikol Slatinska
January 8, 2017
Conspiracy theories cause believers to question facts

Conspiracy theories cause believers to question facts

Nikol Slatinska
December 26, 2016
Impressive number of students accepted into all-state band, orchestra

Impressive number of students accepted into all-state band, orchestra

Nikol Slatinska
December 13, 2016
Columbia to receive eight new electric buses

Columbia to receive eight new electric buses

Nikol Slatinska
November 22, 2016
ROY G BIV hosts successful fundraiser

ROY G BIV hosts successful fundraiser

Nikol Slatinska
November 19, 2016
Photo by Cassidy Viox

Teachers complete preparations for NASA Sofia program

Nikol Slatinska
November 10, 2016
Photo by Kristine Cho

Overachievers fail to recognize accomplishments

Nikol Slatinska
November 1, 2016
Photo by Abby Blitz

Excessive caffeine intake proves harmful for adolescents

Nikol Slatinska
October 30, 2016
Senior Ben Rouder, first-time Reflections Program contestant, warms up on his trumpet prior to a jazz band rehearsal.

PTSA Reflections Program offers creative outlet for students

Nikol Slatinska
October 29, 2016
Photo by Kristine Cho

Seniors ponder priorities when choosing colleges

Nikol Slatinska
October 29, 2016
Feature photo by Cassidy Viox

Safe spaces provide students with places to feel protected

Nikol Slatinska
October 11, 2016
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‘The Girl on the Train’ bears striking resemblance to ‘Gone Girl’ without exciting climax

Nikol Slatinska
October 10, 2016
art by Joy Park

Student athletes’ schedules hindered by late school start time

Nikol Slatinska
October 4, 2016
Perfectionists seek precision, suffer from stress

Perfectionists seek precision, suffer from stress

Nikol Slatinska
September 24, 2016
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Competitive comparisons cause confidence to fluctuate

Nikol Slatinska
September 23, 2016
LOP proves more helpful than expected

LOP proves more helpful than expected

Nikol Slatinska
May 16, 2016
Millennials question free speech

Millennials question free speech

Nikol Slatinska
May 10, 2016
Controversy engulfs violent video games

Controversy engulfs violent video games

Nikol Slatinska
April 29, 2016
Most reported allergies not real, study finds

Most reported allergies not real, study finds

Nikol Slatinska
April 28, 2016

Millennials question free speech

Nikol Slatinska
April 28, 2016
Abortion bill approved for Senate

Abortion bill approved for Senate

Nikol Slatinska
April 26, 2016
CPS nominated for national food program award

CPS nominated for national food program award

Nikol Slatinska
April 25, 2016
National Honor Society Extra Life event garners donations

National Honor Society Extra Life event garners donations

Nikol Slatinska
April 21, 2016
Threatening chemical found in nail polish

Threatening chemical found in nail polish

Nikol Slatinska
April 11, 2016

In the news this week 3/22/2016

Nikol Slatinska
March 22, 2016
Sophomore Dilan Kurukulasuriya plays the French horn.

Performers prepare for school talent show

Nikol Slatinska
March 5, 2016
Zika virus encroaches upon United States

Zika virus encroaches upon United States

Nikol Slatinska
March 4, 2016
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‘The Bachelor’ in need of long overdue changes

Nikol Slatinska
March 1, 2016
photo by Jay Whang

The customer is always right, right?

Nikol Slatinska
February 20, 2016
art by Stephanie Kang

When healthy living turns harmful

Nikol Slatinska
February 14, 2016
Sophomore Henry Utley

‘Henry the Viking’ upholds his Norse roots

Nikol Slatinska
January 31, 2016
Teachers try new approach to learning

Teachers try new approach to learning

Nikol Slatinska
January 20, 2016
Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Take a peek at this year’s Golden Globes’ best, worst dressed

Nikol Slatinska
January 13, 2016
Cancer crisis concern lost among students

Cancer crisis concern lost among students

Nikol Slatinska
December 17, 2015
New Common Core curriculum introduced

New Common Core curriculum introduced

Nikol Slatinska
December 12, 2015
Stress relief, mindfulness meetings ease anxiety for finals

Stress relief, mindfulness meetings ease anxiety for finals

Nikol Slatinska
December 5, 2015
Senior's festive Facebook post gets national attention

Senior’s festive Facebook post gets national attention

Nikol Slatinska
December 2, 2015

Disagreements arise over pledge

Nikol Slatinska
November 24, 2015

Syrian crisis uproots lives

Nikol Slatinska
November 13, 2015
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Requiring pledge sparks disagreement

Nikol Slatinska
November 8, 2015
Global Education Fair tells of adventure, opportunity

Global Education Fair tells of adventure, opportunity

Nikol Slatinska
October 21, 2015
photo illustration by Neil Cathro

High school movies misconstrue students’ expectations

Nikol Slatinska
October 16, 2015
art by Stephanie Kang

Across borders, seeking amity

Nikol Slatinska
October 16, 2015
The iconic "come play with us Danny" scene from "The Shining".

Throwback Thursday: The Shining stands as a true classic

Nikol Slatinska
October 15, 2015

How American culture compares with others

Nikol Slatinska
October 7, 2015
AP Biology students Mariah Fitzpatrick, Clara Brand, Hannah Chen and Clayton Warder mingle with each other during a break from class. This year, administrators requested teachers to add more physical activity during classes this year. Photo by Jae Rhee

Students more active in class upon administrative request

Nikol Slatinska
October 7, 2015
Stress for Success

Stress for Success

Nikol Slatinska
May 6, 2015

Foundation now, wrinkle cream later

Nikol Slatinska
February 14, 2015
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