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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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All content by Sarah Ding
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A Sweet Night of Music to be held May 4

Sarah Ding
April 29, 2021
Photo courtesy of Katherine Cox-Litrell.

Color guard auditions to be held Monday

Sarah Ding
April 27, 2021
Art by Devin Hall.

Pandemic intensifies violence against East Asian Americans

Sarah Ding
April 26, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.

Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding

Sarah Ding
April 12, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.

RBHS tennis coach Ben Loeb breaks win record

Sarah Ding
March 26, 2021
Photo by Sophia Eaton.

Reading rehabilitation: A journey back to books

Sarah Ding
March 18, 2021
Dr. Phillip Cuculich, Cardiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Photo courtesy of Cuculich.

The heart of healthcare

Sarah Ding
February 27, 2021
Dr. Andrew Kinslow's class receives the news of his CFAE nomination. Photo courtesy of Jacob Sirna.

RBHS announces CFAE nominees

Sarah Ding
February 18, 2021
People with physical touch as their love language feel loved when they receive physical signs of affection. Photo by Sophia Eaton.

Understanding love languages proves beneficial to relationships

Sarah Ding
February 12, 2021
Photo by Ana Manzano.

Online shopping demonstrates changes in consumer behavior since COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah Ding
February 8, 2021
StuCo seniors hold a meeting over Zoom. Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.

StuCo makes changes in election process

Sarah Ding
January 13, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.

Virtual debate, argumentation through screens

Sarah Ding
January 3, 2021
Gloria and Martha Nishimwe were awarded the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship Dec. 1.

Seniors Gloria, Martha Nishimwe earn QuestBridge National College Match scholarship

Sarah Ding
December 8, 2020
Peking duck is a traditional Chinese dish often served with bing. Art by Sarah Ding.

Thanksgiving without the turkey

Sarah Ding
November 25, 2020
Art by Devin Hall

Spotify playlists foster personal expression

Sarah Ding
November 24, 2020
Art by Sarah Ding.

National Honor Society announces student officers

Sarah Ding
November 5, 2020
Art by Sarah Ding.

Telemedicine provides virtual tool for health care

Sarah Ding
October 22, 2020
Junior Maggie Lin hits a forehand shot at girls' tennis districts Thursday, Oct. 8. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Girls’ tennis team wins district match, celebrates senior sendoff

Sarah Ding
October 9, 2020
The RBHS cafeteria stays closed to visitors on Sep. 30. Photo courtesy of Therasia Brautigam.

CPS Nutrition Services and Custodial Departments adapt to virtual learning circumstances

Sarah Ding
October 4, 2020
Image retrieved from the Library of Congress, 1887.

Historic exclusion in sports perpetuates underrepresentation in modern day

Sarah Ding
October 2, 2020
A bus from CPS's Grab-and-Go Meal Service delivers food at a designated stop. Photo courtesy of Michelle Baumstark.

Food delivery programs service affected groups

Sarah Ding
April 13, 2020
Art by Devin Hall

Discovering passions proves essential for well-being

Sarah Ding
April 1, 2020
Art by Riley Kerns

Gender biased research proves fatal

Sarah Ding
March 27, 2020
Doctor wearing respiratory mask and holding the Coronavirus Covid-19 blood sample

Research drives local reaction to COVID-19

Sarah Ding
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 safety precautions include using disinfecting wipes, face masks and alcohol hand sanitizer. Photo and illustration by Sarah Ding.

What should I do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

Sarah Ding
March 17, 2020
Photo by George Frey

CPS begins composting program at pilot schools

Sarah Ding
March 9, 2020
Significant Figures: women leave impact on science

Significant Figures: women leave impact on science

Sarah Ding
March 2, 2020
Words with connotations to loneliness encapsulate an isolated figure against a background of blue outlines. Art by Devin Hall.

Loneliness is now an epidemic

Sarah Ding
February 16, 2020
Art by Snowy Li

Video games not to blame for rises in violence

Sarah Ding
February 13, 2020
Criminalization of Drugs

Criminalization of Drugs

Sarah Ding
February 2, 2020
Capital Punishment

Capital Punishment

Sarah Ding
February 2, 2020
Art by Snowy Li

Helping professions leave workers to manage self-care

Sarah Ding
February 2, 2020
Students visit class booths in the North Commons during the Course Fair.

Students to explore classes through Course Fair

Sarah Ding
January 28, 2020
Portrait of smiling onstetrician showing ultrasound scan of baby to pregnant woman visiting doctor. Photo by Envato Elements

Planned Parenthood

Sarah Ding
January 17, 2020
Obamacare

Obamacare

Sarah Ding
January 17, 2020
Doctor taking medical insurance card from patient in office during scheduled checkup. Photo by Envato Elements

Medicare/Medicaid

Sarah Ding
January 17, 2020
PhD student Sarah Borowski points at a monitor in a surveillance room in her and Dr. Amanda Rose's lab Monday, Dec. 6. When subjects participate in the experiment, heart rate monitors and devices that measure skin conductance are put on their skin. The results given from these devices then appear on the monitors in the surveillance room. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Study links supportive friendships to positive physiology

Sarah Ding
January 15, 2020
Loneliness Shadow Art by Rachel Stevens.

Biology furthers friendships

Sarah Ding
January 8, 2020
Speakers Tracey Bathe, Dima Dandachi and Marc Johnson lead a discussion about AIDS research and stigma.

‘How to Survive a Plague’ screening celebrates 2019 World AIDS Day

Sarah Ding
December 3, 2019
Senior Jacob Ungles and Cooper Deneke sit at a table in the Main Commons to write thank you cards to veterans on Friday, Nov. 22. Photo by Sarah Mosteller

StuCo organizes Cards for Veterans

Sarah Ding
November 23, 2019
NASA scientists have a new super HD view of how carbon dioxide in the air moves around the world with the winds. They used an ultra-high-resolution computer model 64 times greater than typical climate models. Each pixel grid size is four miles wide. During late summer, forest fires in Africa produce plumes of CO2. During late autumn to winter, the bright reds show the three major sources of fossil fuel burning: the eastern U.S., Europe and China. The winds blow much of the CO2 towards the North Pole. Credit NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

Carbon emissions contribute to atmospheric contamination

Sarah Ding
November 22, 2019
MUSICAL SET PREP: Senior Cato Walls uses a power drill to build a set piece during his 3A theater tech class. Students in that class are constructed set pieces for the upcoming annual musical. Photo by Sarah Mosteller

Fall musical shows today, Nov 7-10

Sarah Ding
November 7, 2019
Art by Lorelei Dohm.

Review, ridicule create culture of ‘canceling’

Sarah Ding
November 6, 2019
Art by Rachel Stevens

Panic at the VSCO: yet another way to put down girls

Sarah Ding
October 11, 2019
Girls' tennis team wins team districts

Girls’ tennis team wins team districts, looks forward to sectionals

Sarah Ding
October 9, 2019
Finishing MyMathLabs, junior Halle Paulus helps a freshmen in her advisory class with their math homework. Paulus is the mentor in the class for Schirmer's 3B advisory. Photo by Camryn DeVore.

Advisory, tutoring changes improve freshmen experience

Sarah Ding
September 30, 2019
Partnership teaching shapes classrooms

Partnership teaching shapes classrooms

Sarah Ding
September 19, 2019
Junior Abbie Sivaraman and senior Gabi Tella play doubles against Helias Catholic High School. Photo by Ben Loeb

RBHS girls’ tennis match with Blue Valley High School cancelled

Sarah Ding
September 19, 2019
Photo from Envato Elements

Medicare for all, explained

Sarah Ding
September 12, 2019
Photo from Envato Elements

Single-payer healthcare and Medicare for all explained

Sarah Ding
September 12, 2019
Bruin Cup commemorates student athletes' achievements, celebrates year of success

Bruin Cup commemorates student athletes’ achievements, celebrates year of success

Sarah Ding
May 21, 2019
Photo from Envato Elements

International Day of Families celebrates diverse family structures

Sarah Ding
May 14, 2019
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