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Photo of trombone and tuba section at the rehearsal for a band concert.
RBHS holds successful night of percussion
April 15, 2024
On April 8 the sun, moon and Earth will align creating the phenomenon known as a solar eclipse. These special glasses are required to look at the sun and remain safe.
Solar eclipse to pass through Missouri, April 8
April 7, 2024
CPS Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Helen Porter addresses the school board at the BOE meeting on Dec. 11.
City of Columbia to hold school board election April 2
April 1, 2024
Picture of a sample ballot for the upcoming April 2. Municipal Election. These ballots were emailed to every voter registered in Columbia, MO.
Youth Election Participants to assist in upcoming municipal election
April 1, 2024
The McKinney Building is a historic downtown location. The building has recently been purchased by the City of Columbia. Photo by Kaden Rhodes.
City of Columbia hosts first Community Engagement Session for McKinney Building, hopes to gain public insight on the structure’s future
March 21, 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 18, 2024
Josh Muhirwa (11) protects the ball against a Hickman player. RBHS won against Hickman on Feb. 13.
RBHS varsity basketball dominates, beats Hickman High School 62-46
February 15, 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
Still life photo of a camera, cooking supplies, and makeup essentials. These represent the careers of videography, the culinary arts, and cosmetology.
RBHS alumni find success outside of college, typical schooling
March 6, 2024
Still life photo of a crumpled voting application
Young Americans less likely to vote
March 4, 2024
photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” adds an entertaining yet predictable film to its franchise
March 10, 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 Valentines Day candy conversation hearts. This treat dates back to 1847 and were originally used as throat lozenges. However, by the early 1900s 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
Image courtesy of Pro Football Network
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2024 Super Bowl
February 6, 2024
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
January 17, 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
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
February 13, 2024
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
December 14, 2023
Scene from the Barbie movie.
Barbie’s ideal ‘dream world’ needs to change
November 1, 2023
A bathroom sink cluttered with beauty products, including makeup, hair tools, and fragrances.
Social media’s influence on beauty standards fuels overconsumption, impossible financial expectations
October 4, 2023
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
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
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
March 2, 2023
Riley Rolwing (11) and Brennan Scott (10) discuss how theyre 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 OToole (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 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
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Media stereotypes of LGBT characters set misleading standard, isolate viewers

Media stereotypes of LGBT characters set misleading standard, isolate viewers

Sarah Mosteller
April 6, 2020
Art by Devin Hall

Questionable ideologies turn into damaging mindsets

Sarah Mosteller
March 28, 2020
Photo from Envato Elements.

Coronavirus isolates but also unifies; an international outlook on the pandemic

Sarah Mosteller
March 22, 2020
Jack Schouten, freshman

Jack Schouten, freshman

Sarah Mosteller
March 3, 2020
Sunday Crane, freshman

Sunday Crane, freshman

Sarah Mosteller
February 25, 2020
Sta Omar, junior

Sta Omar, junior

Sarah Mosteller
February 20, 2020
Kristian Brown, junior

Kristian Brown, junior

Sarah Mosteller
February 18, 2020
Bet Menen, junior

Bet Menen, junior

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February 11, 2020
Amya Carson, junior

Amya Carson, junior

Sarah Mosteller
February 4, 2020
Social medias falsified depiction of natural beauty cultivates damaging mindsets

Social media’s falsified depiction of natural beauty cultivates damaging mindsets

Sarah Mosteller
January 31, 2020
Dick Chen, junior

Dick Chen, junior

Sarah Mosteller
January 28, 2020
Art by Snowy Li.

Coming out for clout disrespects LGBTQ community

Sarah Mosteller
January 22, 2020
Abigail Bridgeman, sophomore

Abigail Bridgeman, sophomore

Sarah Mosteller
January 21, 2020
Students march with other community members. From left to right marched juniors, Isaac Yontz and Tia Rawat, and sophomore, Rachel Stevens. They held their sign with the word resist printed on it for the entirety of the womens solidarity march. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

Community members gather together for the women’s solidarity march

Sarah Mosteller
January 19, 2020
Gram Collier, sophomore

Gram Collier, sophomore

Sarah Mosteller
January 14, 2020
Drew Davison, freshman

Drew Davison, freshman

Sarah Mosteller
January 7, 2020
Dressing for others results in dissatisfaction

Dressing for others results in dissatisfaction

Sarah Mosteller
December 16, 2019
Amanda Kurukulasuriya, senior

Amanda Kurukulasuriya, senior

Sarah Mosteller
December 10, 2019
Allie Bell, junior

Allie Bell, junior

Sarah Mosteller
December 3, 2019
Vishnu Arun, Junior

Vishnu Arun, Junior

Sarah Mosteller
November 26, 2019
Jasmine Moser, freshman

Jasmine Moser, freshman

Sarah Mosteller
November 19, 2019
Lucas Tennyson, sophomore

Lucas Tennyson, sophomore

Sarah Mosteller
November 12, 2019
An alligator emerges from the water on an overcast day, causing the water to appear white as it reflects the clouds in the sky. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

Self-scrutiny leads to productivity success

Sarah Mosteller
November 11, 2019
The Man in the Chair played by senior Keegan Adkins, analyzes the anatomy of a musical. He mocked the melodramatic romance portrayed in musicals. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

Students perform in ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ musical

Sarah Mosteller
November 7, 2019
Amya Carson, junior

Amya Carson, junior

Sarah Mosteller
November 5, 2019
Martha Nishimwe, junior

Martha Nishimwe, junior

Sarah Mosteller
October 29, 2019
Alma Jarbou, sophomore

Alma Jarbou, sophomore

Sarah Mosteller
October 22, 2019
A green plastic toy soldier covered in sand was lifted from the Delaware shoreline. Abandoned toys still have a telling past. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

The plight of a toy soldier

Sarah Mosteller
October 15, 2019
Phillip Lei, junior

Phillip Lei, junior

Sarah Mosteller
October 15, 2019
Samaranjay Goyal, junior

Samaranjay Goyal, junior

Sarah Mosteller
October 8, 2019
James Glaser, senior

James Glaser, senior

Sarah Mosteller
October 7, 2019
Keeping things natural in a digital world

Keeping things natural in a digital world

Sarah Mosteller
September 23, 2019
Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

Faculty remember 9/11

Sarah Mosteller
September 11, 2019
Kristin Reed

Kristin Reed

Sarah Mosteller
September 11, 2019
James Meyer

James Meyer

Sarah Mosteller
September 11, 2019
Jacob Sirna

Jacob Sirna

Sarah Mosteller
September 11, 2019
Leah Johnson

Leah Johnson

Sarah Mosteller
September 11, 2019
Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

David Graham

Sarah Mosteller
September 11, 2019
Your comments are not my compliments

Your comments are not my compliments

Sarah Mosteller
May 20, 2019
Bittersweet Memories: Current sophomore, Sarah Mosteller, sits in her papas lap in 2003.

Attempting to predict the unpredictable

Sarah Mosteller
May 13, 2019
Sophomore Jacque Drown sits on the bus along with her classmates as they near the school. Drown is returning from a field trip to Lenoir Woods Retirement Home with her Teaching Professions class. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

Students learn through conversations

Sarah Mosteller
October 18, 2018
Lenoir Woods Retirement Home resident, 84-year-old Nancy Gerhart takes time to recall some of her fond school memories dating back to the early 1950s. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.

Teaching professions field trip gives insight on the development of education

Sarah Mosteller
October 18, 2018
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