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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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Self-Love guides internal improvements

Self-Love guides internal improvements

Rochita Ghosh
May 6, 2018
Don't let history repeat itself...again

Don’t let history repeat itself…again

Rochita Ghosh
May 3, 2018
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Analytical Arrangements: “The Last Night”

Rochita Ghosh
April 30, 2018
Analytical Arrangements: "Mars"

Analytical Arrangements: “Mars”

Rochita Ghosh
April 25, 2018
Darkness serves as guiding light

Darkness serves as guiding light

Rochita Ghosh
April 7, 2018
Analytical Arrangements: 'Breaking the Habit'

Analytical Arrangements: ‘Breaking the Habit’

Rochita Ghosh
March 20, 2018
Analytical Arrangements: 'Arise'

Analytical Arrangements: ‘Arise’

Rochita Ghosh
March 11, 2018
‘Flight of a Bullet’ bores with lack of direction

‘Flight of a Bullet’ bores with lack of direction

Rochita Ghosh
March 4, 2018
‘The Next Guardian’ tiptoes between tradition and desire

‘The Next Guardian’ tiptoes between tradition and desire

Rochita Ghosh
March 3, 2018
‘Lovers of the Night’ explores mortality, destroys stereotypes

‘Lovers of the Night’ explores mortality, destroys stereotypes

Rochita Ghosh
March 3, 2018
Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Lighting fear on fire

Rochita Ghosh
March 1, 2018
Analytical Arrangements: 'How Many Walls'

Analytical Arrangements: ‘How Many Walls’

Rochita Ghosh
February 27, 2018
Police cars drove around RBHS parking lots today to provide additional safety comfort, Dr. Baker said. Photo by Maya Bell

Social media bot targets CPS schools: ‘no viable threat’

Rochita Ghosh
February 23, 2018
Age restrictions guide youth

Age restrictions guide youth

Rochita Ghosh
February 23, 2018
Analytical Arrangements: "Atlas: Three"

Analytical Arrangements: “Atlas: Three”

Rochita Ghosh
February 18, 2018
Science Olympiad prepares for regionals

Science Olympiad prepares for regionals

Rochita Ghosh
February 8, 2018
Celebrating Langston Hughes

Celebrating Langston Hughes

Rochita Ghosh
February 5, 2018
Girls' swimming and diving places third at Springfield Invitational

Girls’ swimming and diving places third at Springfield Invitational

Rochita Ghosh
January 28, 2018
'Post Traumatic' pays tribute to Bennington, sings of healing

‘Post Traumatic’ pays tribute to Bennington, sings of healing

Rochita Ghosh
January 27, 2018
Analytical Arrangements: Love You Zindagi

Analytical Arrangements: Love You Zindagi

Rochita Ghosh
January 24, 2018
Moral compass impacts decision-making

Moral compass impacts decision-making

Rochita Ghosh
January 23, 2018
Analytical Arrangements: January White

Analytical Arrangements: January White

Rochita Ghosh
January 11, 2018
RBHS holds majority of referrals in Columbia Public Schools district

RBHS holds majority of referrals in Columbia Public Schools district

Rochita Ghosh
November 13, 2017
Photo by Maya Bell

Mistakes should be encouraged, not admonished

Rochita Ghosh
November 9, 2017
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Analytical Arrangements: One More Light

Rochita Ghosh
October 20, 2017
Photo by Camryn DeVore

Girls’ tennis secure fourth-peat win at state

Rochita Ghosh
October 13, 2017
Junior Angel Montie holds up a sign while standing in front of the Boone County Courthouse Sept. 10. Montie was at a rally protesting Trump’s plans to cut DACA. “We will be there with them, and that is what we all have to do,” Montie said.

Plans to cut DACA are unacceptable

Rochita Ghosh
October 5, 2017
BruCrew costumes at game generate controversy

BruCrew costumes at game generate controversy

Rochita Ghosh
September 26, 2017
Obscure identities struggle for recognition

Obscure identities struggle for recognition

Rochita Ghosh
May 26, 2017
EEE Internship showcase presents variety of students' work

EEE Internship showcase presents variety of students’ work

Rochita Ghosh
April 28, 2017
Photo by Kristine Cho

8 students to compete in MSHSAA debate tournament

Rochita Ghosh
April 20, 2017
Mass Effect: Andromeda revitalizes game universe

Mass Effect: Andromeda revitalizes game universe

Rochita Ghosh
April 5, 2017
Baseball splits season opening doubleheader

Baseball splits season opening doubleheader

Rochita Ghosh
March 19, 2017
Photo by Kristine Cho

Speech and debate students excel in district tournaments

Rochita Ghosh
March 6, 2017
Early Answers give peace, problems

Early Answers give peace, problems

Rochita Ghosh
February 18, 2017
Don’t Hang Up: Greg Soden, an English teacher at Battle High School calls Sen. Roy Blunt at his office in Washington D.C. while Rock Bridge High School teacher Shawnna Matteson chants with other teachers. Columbia Public Schools teachers took their lunch period to oppose the appointment of Betsy Devos as Secretary of Education. Approximately 65 teachers, as well as a few students, gathered outside of Sen. Roy Blunt's office in Columbia, Missouri Feb. 6. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

CPS educators gather outside of Blunt’s office to protest DeVos nomination

Rochita Ghosh
February 6, 2017
Greitens to support school choice options

Greitens to support school choice options

Rochita Ghosh
February 3, 2017
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Remembering the life of Carrie Fisher

Rochita Ghosh
December 28, 2016
Roads like Red Bay Creek Rd. are covered with snow and ice, posing potentially dangerous driving conditions, a reason for why school is canceled tomorrow. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

School cancellation stirs worry concerning finals

Rochita Ghosh
December 18, 2016
Committee to challenge dress code policy

Committee to challenge dress code policy

Rochita Ghosh
December 16, 2016
Art by Moy Zhong

Pushy parents result in anxious children

Rochita Ghosh
November 6, 2016
Featured image by Madison Wright.

History museum to exhibit African-American accomplishments

Rochita Ghosh
October 27, 2016
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Local suicide prevention walk aims to reduce stigma

Rochita Ghosh
October 7, 2016
Freshman Dylan Van Hise reaches for a chicken sandwich, provided by the CPS dinner program, as he waits for his ride. The program supplies students who stay after school with food to carry them through the later hours of the day. The service is open to anyone in the community. Photo by Kristine Cho

District begins to offer school dinners

Rochita Ghosh
September 30, 2016
Senior Lisa Zhuang returns the serve in a match at the Columbia Tournament Sept. 17 at Bethel Park. After being crowned the victors of the district tournament Sept. 28, the Lady Bruins hope to continue their success in the sectional tournament beginning Oct. 4. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Girls’ tennis sweeps district tournament

Rochita Ghosh
September 29, 2016
Juniors Anna Slade and Maddi James rifle through their Google Drive inventories during their AUT as they search through pages of documents and PDFs for AP United States History, Personal Finance, and various other courses. Photo by Kristine Cho

District removes personal and share server drives

Rochita Ghosh
September 22, 2016
Distinct, simple strategy sparks motivation

Distinct, simple strategy sparks motivation

Rochita Ghosh
May 4, 2016
IQ tests disregard diversity

IQ tests disregard diversity

Rochita Ghosh
April 14, 2016
Science Olympiad takes 6th at state

Science Olympiad takes 6th at state

Rochita Ghosh
April 11, 2016

In the news this week 3/25/2016

Rochita Ghosh
March 25, 2016
Alumna, essay contest winners celebrated

Alumna, essay contest winners celebrated

Rochita Ghosh
March 25, 2016
art by Alice Yu

New Year’s Resolution Race: Fighting to flourish

Rochita Ghosh
March 17, 2016
District introduces new credit recovery process

District introduces new credit recovery process

Rochita Ghosh
March 10, 2016
art by Alice Yu

New Year’s Resolution Race: Wishful thinking

Rochita Ghosh
February 25, 2016
Will distance triumph over friendship?

Will distance triumph over friendship?

Rochita Ghosh
February 21, 2016
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Science Olympiad Green Team places second at Regionals

Rochita Ghosh
February 14, 2016
New app proposed, hinders student cell phone use

New app proposed, hinders student cell phone use

Rochita Ghosh
January 28, 2016
PTSA Reflections contest names finalists

PTSA Reflections contest names finalists

Rochita Ghosh
January 18, 2016
No kill? No problem

No kill? No problem

Rochita Ghosh
December 21, 2015
Army Ants to become independent group

Army Ants to become independent group

Rochita Ghosh
December 17, 2015
New technology club endeavors to educate

New technology club endeavors to educate

Rochita Ghosh
December 13, 2015
The District comes to life with holiday cheer

The District comes to life with holiday cheer

Rochita Ghosh
December 4, 2015
United States closes borders to refugees seeking aid

United States closes borders to refugees seeking aid

Rochita Ghosh
November 13, 2015
Jefferson's statue, placed on the Francis Quad of the University of Missouri - Columbia, was intended to celebrate his many achievements. Recently, however, several students, both at Mizzou and RBHS, have voiced their complaints regarding the controversial and often untold portions of Jefferson's life. Photo by Jae Rhee

Iconic statue of celebrated president kindles bold criticism

Rochita Ghosh
November 1, 2015
Senior Wendy Zhang works on her canvas, during the canvas rotation activity,

‘Artrageous Weekend’ brings town together

Rochita Ghosh
October 19, 2015
Food in the guidance office.

Guidance department provides food to students

Rochita Ghosh
October 15, 2015
STEM field stereotypes drive women out

STEM field stereotypes drive women out

Rochita Ghosh
October 9, 2015
photo by Jae Rhee

Cracking the code

Rochita Ghosh
October 4, 2015
Transgender people grapple with unique problems

Transgender people grapple with unique problems

Rochita Ghosh
October 2, 2015
International LGBT community grows in size, struggles to gain acceptance and protection

International LGBT community grows in size, struggles to gain acceptance and protection

Rochita Ghosh
September 25, 2015
Choir closes year with final concert

Choir closes year with final concert

Rochita Ghosh
May 17, 2015
Warming up after depression's chilly touch

Warming up after depression’s chilly touch

Rochita Ghosh
May 16, 2015
Climate change deniers threaten lives

Climate change deniers threaten lives

Rochita Ghosh
May 7, 2015
A recipe for the internet

A recipe for the internet

Rochita Ghosh
March 27, 2015
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