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Jazz band performing at the courtwarming assembly.
RBHS annual courtwarming assembly, continues despite challenges
February 28, 2023
The Miracle Worker creates new opportunities for connection, growth
“The Miracle Worker” creates new opportunities for connection, growth
February 9, 2023
Speech and Debate team hosts annual COMO Classic tournament
Speech and Debate team hosts annual COMO Classic tournament
February 6, 2023
Kate Dyer, co-president of Bruinthon, is going over final plans for the dance-a-thon in the clubs weekly meeting.
BruinThon to hold dance-a-thon at RBHS Feb. 11
January 30, 2023
During the half-time of the JV Girls Basketball game, the Rock Bridge cheerleading team dance and cheer with the junior clinic.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball defeats Capital City 57-24, overcomes zone challenges
January 15, 2023
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2023 Super Bowl
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2023 Super Bowl
February 10, 2023
RBHS boys basketball falls to JCHS, close defeat
RBHS boys’ basketball falls to JCHS, close defeat
February 3, 2023
During the half-time of the JV Girls Basketball game, the Rock Bridge cheerleading team dance and cheer with the junior clinic.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball defeats Capital City 57-24, overcomes zone challenges
January 15, 2023
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball wins against Troy Buchanan 48-23 at home, maintaining a substantial lead from start to finish
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball wins against Troy Buchanan 48-23 at home, maintaining a substantial lead from start to finish
January 12, 2023
RBHS dismantles HHS, looks to hopeful future
RBHS dismantles HHS, looks to hopeful future
October 18, 2022
Photo courtesy of Mary Grupe.
Future HHS principal Mary Grupe reflects on time at RBHS, education journey
April 27, 2022
Photo courtesy of Envato Elements
Balanced diets lead to healthy status among students, boost performance of athletes
April 12, 2022
Art by Olivia Rollison
Civics studies classes introduce students to politics
March 21, 2022
TikTok sounds: TikTok influences popular music, changes industry
TikTok sounds: TikTok influences popular music, changes industry
March 9, 2022
Music industry mishandles substance abuse
Music industry mishandles substance abuse
March 9, 2022
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
Absurdity in the eyes of Albert Camus
December 17, 2022
Brown butter cookie recipe
Brown butter cookie recipe
November 2, 2022
Taylor Swift enters unapologetic era, releases Midnights
Taylor Swift enters unapologetic era, releases ‘Midnights’
October 28, 2022
Religion provides reason for the unexplainable in post-World War II science fiction
Religion provides reason for the unexplainable in post-World War II science fiction
September 27, 2022
Image courtesy of IMDb
“Rings of Power” weaves fascinating introduction, controversial decisions
September 6, 2022
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
September 30, 2022
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
September 29, 2022
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
May 20, 2022
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
May 19, 2022
Photo courtesy of envato elements.
Crisis, conflict reporting unveils bias in western media
May 13, 2022
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
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
Photo by Salma Alamin.
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe
October 26, 2021
Photo by Parker Boone.
Penpals preserve long-distance friendships
April 13, 2021
Retiring Teachers of 2022
Retiring Teachers of 2022
May 24, 2022
Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity
Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity
December 21, 2021
What song are you listening to?
What song are you listening to?
December 17, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear
Shark rank: Barbie film series
October 29, 2021
Overexposed: Nature photography
Overexposed: Nature photography
February 11, 2021
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 Bears 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 drivers 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
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
March 2, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
December 16, 2022
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
November 3, 2022
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 5 (Special Edition)
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 5 (Special Edition)
May 23, 2022
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 12 Issue 4
May 4, 2022
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All content by Ryan Choe
Photo by Ana Manzano

Boys’ tennis faces new challenge

Ryan Choe
March 29, 2020
Photo by Audrey Snyder

Archery club targets more involvement

Ryan Choe
March 25, 2020
Photo by Ryan Choe

Local places of worship cancel, adjust services

Ryan Choe
March 23, 2020
Photo by Camryn DeVore

COVID-19 halts multiple sports seasons

Ryan Choe
March 18, 2020
Current RBHS Athletic director and assistant principal David Egan, left, and current civics studies teacher Michael McGinty, right, converse during a meeting. (Photo by Audrey Snyder)

McGinty to replace Egan as athletic director, assistant principal

Ryan Choe
March 14, 2020
Photo by Ryan Choe

Courtwarming Week set for Feb. 24-27

Ryan Choe
February 24, 2020
Photo by Turner DeArmond

External validation disregarded

Ryan Choe
February 19, 2020
Wrestlers’ diets, training impact weight classes

Wrestlers’ diets, training impact weight classes

Ryan Choe
February 7, 2020
Photo by Ana Manzano.

Girls’ basketball overpowers Hickman High School

Ryan Choe
January 31, 2020
Freshman Carolyn Ford runs during the Forest Park Cross Country Festival Sept. 14. Ford placed second overall in the varsity girls 5K green race. Both RBHS teams placed first for the entire event. During the Nov. 9 state meet on the Gans Creek course, Ford became the first freshman in Missouri’s history to win the individual state title. (Photo by Jadyn Lisenby)

Freshmen standouts highlight fall season

Ryan Choe
December 20, 2019
Photo by Camryn DeVore

Rainfall effects reveal damp outlook

Ryan Choe
December 9, 2019
On a family vacation at Beaver Mountain Resort, white snow layers the skiing slopes. Photo by Maddie Orr

Immediate action vital for protecting Earth’s polar regions

Ryan Choe
November 22, 2019
Band program to perform Sweet Night of Jazz tomorrow

Band program to perform Sweet Night of Jazz tomorrow

Ryan Choe
November 14, 2019
Annual PowderPuff kicks off tomorrow

Annual PowderPuff kicks off tomorrow

Ryan Choe
November 13, 2019
Senior Zeke Lage stares on in disbelief after the end of a game against Jefferson City High School. The Bruins lost in the district championship game 2-1 Nov. 7. (Photo by Ana Manzano)

Boys’ soccer falls in district championship bid

Ryan Choe
November 12, 2019
Art by Riley Kerns

Mispronunciation causes insecurity, cultural names often take the blame

Ryan Choe
November 11, 2019
FAFSA makes changes to application process

FAFSA makes changes to application process

Ryan Choe
November 8, 2019
The boys soccer team is 20-4 heading into the class 4 district 9 championship game. The Bruins look to avenge their regular season loss against Jefferson City High School Nov. 7. (Photo by Ana Manzano)

Boys’ soccer victorious in district semifinal match against Hickman

Ryan Choe
November 7, 2019
From left to right: coach Ben Loeb, sophomore Maggie Lin, senior Mary Frances Hose and senior Corine Farid pose for a picture during the awards ceremony at the girls tennis Class 2 State championships.

Girls’ tennis takes top five finishes in individual state tournaments

Ryan Choe
October 27, 2019
The Mixed Chamber Choir runs through a dress rehearsal on Oct. 16. The Fall Choir Concert will be on Oct. 17 starting at 7 p.m. (Photo by Sarah Mosteller)

Four choirs to perform in fall concert

Ryan Choe
October 17, 2019
CHECK IT OUT: Sophomore Riya Amin (RBHS) and junior Holly Dickinson (Columbia Independent School) practice on Thursday, Sept. 19. Girls from all Columbia schools practice as a part of the Columbia Girls Lacrosse Organization. (Photo by Sarah Mosteller)

Girls’ lacrosse prudent during inaugural fall preseason

Ryan Choe
October 8, 2019
LEADING THE WAY: Hajicek, a leader on the team, has been starting varsity QB since his junior year. (Photo by Camryn DeVore)

QB focus: faith, family, football

Ryan Choe
October 8, 2019
photo by Jay Whang

Making cents of investing

Ryan Choe
May 12, 2018
A message to the reader: Challenge yourself to achieve greater feats

A message to the reader: Challenge yourself to achieve greater feats

Ryan Choe
April 30, 2018
by Moy Zhong

Cupping treatment offers unique solution for muscle pain, tension

Ryan Choe
April 30, 2018
Boys golf finishes season with first place finish

Boys’ golf finishes season with first place finish

Ryan Choe
April 28, 2018
Boys golf finishes second in Capital City Invitational

Boys’ golf finishes second in Capital City Invitational

Ryan Choe
April 25, 2018
Fifth Annual Art Showcase to happen April 22

Fifth Annual Art Showcase to happen April 22

Ryan Choe
April 18, 2018
Track, field teams place first at Corey Siebert Invitational

Track, field teams place first at Corey Siebert Invitational

Ryan Choe
April 17, 2018
Boys golf team triumphs over rival Chaminade

Boys’ golf team triumphs over rival Chaminade

Ryan Choe
April 17, 2018
Boys golf finishes first in Laker Invitational

Boys’ golf finishes first in Laker Invitational

Ryan Choe
April 12, 2018
Boys tennis ready for Belleville

Boys’ tennis ready for Belleville

Ryan Choe
March 22, 2018
Math Relays team turns in quality season

Math Relays team turns in quality season

Ryan Choe
March 1, 2018
Photo from Library of Congress

Celebrating Gwendolyn Brooks

Ryan Choe
February 18, 2018
Girls swim and dive take first place at Cape Girardeau Invite

Girls’ swim and dive take first place at Cape Girardeau Invite

Ryan Choe
January 23, 2018
Photo by Maya Bell

All-State orchestra, band members prepare for concerts

Ryan Choe
January 23, 2018
Christmas celebrations dont apply to everyone

Christmas celebrations don’t apply to everyone

Ryan Choe
January 21, 2018
Maya Bell

Eighth grade students from GMS, JMS receive tours of classes, clubs

Ryan Choe
January 19, 2018
Photo by Camryn Devore

Students reflect on transferring to RBHS

Ryan Choe
December 15, 2017
Girls swim and dive team to compete in Sedalia

Girls’ swim and dive team to compete in Sedalia

Ryan Choe
December 13, 2017
Photo by Riley Eagle

Wrestling team to face Smith-Cotton High School

Ryan Choe
December 11, 2017
Orchestra to perform winter concert

Orchestra to perform winter concert

Ryan Choe
December 11, 2017
Feature photo by Camryn DeVore

Esports on the rise; a new team forms

Ryan Choe
November 13, 2017
A.L.I.C.E drills prepare student, faculty responses for real life scenarios

A.L.I.C.E drills prepare student, faculty responses for real life scenarios

Ryan Choe
November 11, 2017
Fear factor: students with phobias seek help

Fear factor: students with phobias seek help

Ryan Choe
November 11, 2017
Sophomore Caroline Schade bends to tee her ball at the Oct. 10 Class 2 Girls Golf state championship.

Girls’ golf places fifth at state championship

Ryan Choe
October 14, 2017
Media center adapts to new technological change

Media center adapts to new technological change

Ryan Choe
September 26, 2017
Restrictions on laptops affect students, faculty

Restrictions on laptops affect students, faculty

Ryan Choe
September 26, 2017
Survey of food favorites among students. The Rock surveyed 200 students, 10 percent of the student body.

Stop hating on school lunch

Ryan Choe
May 16, 2017
The EEE (Extended Educational Experiences) room provides space for tennis bags. Photo courtesy by Ryan Choe

Freshmen athletes provide depth for future

Ryan Choe
May 8, 2017
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