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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 Skyler Froese
Activities ostracize low-income students

Activities ostracize low-income students

Skyler Froese
April 28, 2017
Photo by Tyson Jamieson

Athletes consult religion to improve performance

Skyler Froese
April 21, 2017
Unnecessary and offensive: female athletes deemed 'Lady Bruins'

Unnecessary and offensive: female athletes deemed ‘Lady Bruins’

Skyler Froese
April 5, 2017
Food insecurity threatens local community

Food insecurity threatens local community

Skyler Froese
April 3, 2017
Hopkins takes off on a cool down jog after a rewarding workout on the track.

Track kicks off season at COMO opener

Skyler Froese
March 19, 2017
Senior Dalton Phillips works alongside junior Cami Kudrna on the Army Ants Team's robot named "Ralph". The Army Ants competed this week at the St. Louis Regional held at Chaifetz Arena in which fifty-two teams representing seven different states showcased varying robots and strategies in hopes of becoming the regional winners to move on to World Championships. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Robotics team overcomes obstacles, takes home award

Skyler Froese
March 15, 2017
'Miss Kiet’s Children' elicits joy, pride out of viewers

‘Miss Kiet’s Children’ elicits joy, pride out of viewers

Skyler Froese
March 5, 2017
'The Grown-Ups' provides inside look at the struggles of individuals with Down syndrome

‘The Grown-Ups’ provides inside look at the struggles of individuals with Down syndrome

Skyler Froese
March 4, 2017
'I Am Not Your Negro' presents effective analysis of racism in America

‘I Am Not Your Negro’ presents effective analysis of racism in America

Skyler Froese
March 4, 2017
Bruins narrowly miss three-peat, take silver at state

Bruins narrowly miss three-peat, take silver at state

Skyler Froese
February 19, 2017
Photo by Eléa-Marie Gilles

Social media inspires new trends in makeup

Skyler Froese
February 16, 2017
Spirit week concludes with bruins' Sunday bests

Spirit week concludes with bruins’ Sunday bests

Skyler Froese
February 10, 2017
A swimmer representing RBHS competes in the boys 100 yard backstroke at the 'Last Chance' meet. Photo by Karina Kitchen

Lady Bruins place third at City of Roses Invitational

Skyler Froese
January 22, 2017
CACC entices prospective students with showcase

CACC entices prospective students with showcase

Skyler Froese
January 11, 2017
Feature Photo by Cassidy Viox

Holiday season inspires compassion for less fortunate

Skyler Froese
December 23, 2016
Unfamiliar dialect should not warrant criticism

Unfamiliar dialect should not warrant criticism

Skyler Froese
December 23, 2016
Trump raises more controversy with ironic tweet

Trump raises more controversy with ironic tweet

Skyler Froese
December 16, 2016
Lady Bruins to compete at Independence Invite

Lady Bruins to compete at Independence Invite

Skyler Froese
December 16, 2016
Downtown businesses celebrate annual Living Windows Festival

Downtown businesses celebrate annual Living Windows Festival

Skyler Froese
December 5, 2016
Presidential requirements alienate immigrant children

Presidential requirements alienate immigrant children

Skyler Froese
November 7, 2016
Photo by Abby Blitz

Millennials treated like winners, feel like losers

Skyler Froese
November 4, 2016
Queen of Katwe: heartbreak in every scene

Queen of Katwe: heartbreak in every scene

Skyler Froese
October 3, 2016
Spirit week concludes, students embrace green and gold

Spirit week concludes, students embrace green and gold

Skyler Froese
September 30, 2016
Investigations into the socks and sandals epidemic

Investigations into the socks and sandals epidemic

Skyler Froese
September 29, 2016
Upperclassmen end the year with pranks

Upperclassmen end the year with pranks

Skyler Froese
May 11, 2016
Administrators work to keep students safe

Administrators work to keep students safe

Skyler Froese
May 5, 2016
Studious student remembered

Studious student remembered

Skyler Froese
May 2, 2016
Columbia battles continuous heroin problem

Columbia battles continuous heroin problem

Skyler Froese
May 1, 2016
Sophie Froese,14, enjoys brunch with her family at the local restaurant Sofia's.

Teenagers are gone on a brunch break

Skyler Froese
April 27, 2016
Track takes first in Kearney Invitational

Track takes first in Kearney Invitational

Skyler Froese
April 9, 2016
Blogger psychiatry misleads the ill

Blogger psychiatry misleads the ill

Skyler Froese
March 25, 2016
Get your brooms ready, Quidditch is RBHS' newest sport

Get your brooms ready, Quidditch is RBHS’ newest sport

Skyler Froese
March 15, 2016
Bruins share opinions of U.S. drone strikes

Bruins share opinions of U.S. drone strikes

Skyler Froese
March 11, 2016
Girls' swimming makes splash in road to second straight state title

Girls’ swimming makes splash in road to second straight state title

Skyler Froese
February 22, 2016
Take a breather

Take a breather

Skyler Froese
February 1, 2016
Girls' swim team blooms, takes first at City of Roses Invitational

Girls’ swim team blooms, takes first at City of Roses Invitational

Skyler Froese
January 28, 2016
New bill to improve racial bias in police force

New bill to improve racial bias in police force

Skyler Froese
January 28, 2016
Girls' swimming triumphs at CoMo Invitational

Girls’ swimming triumphs at CoMo Invitational

Skyler Froese
January 17, 2016
Alternative education program to assist failing students

Alternative education program to assist failing students

Skyler Froese
January 2, 2016
Phrase with Froese: Fa la la la la

Phrase with Froese: Fa la la la la

Skyler Froese
December 25, 2015
Ode to Bed

Ode to Bed

Skyler Froese
December 23, 2015
Organization introduces new project, drives to improve street safety

Organization introduces new project, drives to improve street safety

Skyler Froese
December 13, 2015
190 RBHS students, representing 10 percent of the school's population, were asked about the old and new district servers.

CPS implements new district server, sparks mixed reaction

Skyler Froese
December 10, 2015

Swimming crushes competition, takes state championship

Skyler Froese
November 8, 2015

Boys’ swimming more than ready to take state title in upcoming championship tournament

Skyler Froese
November 6, 2015

Bruins host night of fundraising

Skyler Froese
November 5, 2015

Why we keep coming back for gore

Skyler Froese
October 28, 2015
Phrase with Froese: Ghastly filmography

Phrase with Froese: Ghastly filmography

Skyler Froese
October 21, 2015
Bruins serve up repeat for girls' tennis state title

Bruins serve up repeat for girls’ tennis state title

Skyler Froese
October 19, 2015
Bruins serve up repeat for girls' tennis state title

Bruins serve up repeat for girls’ tennis state title

Skyler Froese
October 14, 2015
Phrase with Froese: Homecoming or bust

Phrase with Froese: Homecoming or bust

Skyler Froese
October 7, 2015
Oh when the band comes marching in

Oh when the band comes marching in

Skyler Froese
September 30, 2015
Several apps, including social media and certain games, have been banned by the district, causing conflict for both students and teachers. Art by: Stephanie Kang

Students cope with social media bans

Skyler Froese
September 29, 2015
Junior Paul Cover swims

Bruins upset Rockhurst, dominate the CoMo Invitational

Skyler Froese
September 28, 2015
Bruins ready to take title at CoMo Invitational

Bruins ready to take title at CoMo Invitational

Skyler Froese
September 25, 2015
Phrase with Froese: Back to school blues

Phrase with Froese: Back to school blues

Skyler Froese
September 23, 2015
Not a player, still a teammate

Not a player, still a teammate

Skyler Froese
May 18, 2015
The crippling effects of cellphones on teenagers

The crippling effects of cellphones on teenagers

Skyler Froese
March 18, 2015
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