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Counseling department to hold virtual course fair
Counseling department to hold virtual course fair
January 25, 2022
Columbia Public Schools to take 3 days off during omicron surge
Columbia Public Schools to take 3 days off during omicron surge
January 20, 2022
Photo by Ava Schweser.
Show Choir to premiere first concert on Jan. 20
January 20, 2022
RBHS students walkout to demand return of masks
RBHS students walkout to demand return of masks
January 13, 2022
Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal
Senior ad deadline approaches, yearbook staff faces difficulty meeting sales goal
December 16, 2021
Photo by Bailey Blackburn.
RBHS varsity boys basketball win vs KCE, 88-43
December 20, 2021
Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener
Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener
December 2, 2021
New volleyball head coach leads team to historic finish
New volleyball head coach leads team to historic finish
December 1, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
RBHS esports team takes third, fourth place at state championship
November 18, 2021
Volleyball makes history, looks to improve for future seasons
November 17, 2021
Art by Devin Hall.
Minorities experience more pressure in educational environments, during COVID-19 pandemic
November 11, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
Zachary Willmore becoming homecoming queen indicates growing inclusion in RBHS
November 8, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.
Climate change spurs journalistic awakening
November 4, 2021
Art by Lorelei Dohm.
Sea level rise caused by world powers leave South Pacific islands vulnerable
November 3, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear.
Wildfire smoke spreads across nation, contaminates air quality
November 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of IMDB
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ embodies long-awaited answers to wishes for the Star Wars universe.
January 13, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
‘Licorice Pizza’: Fun, melancholic masterpiece
January 12, 2022
Photo courtesy of IMDB
Spider-Man: No Way Home pleases fans, calls back to the classics
December 21, 2021
Photo courtesy of Studio Ghibli
Analyzing fashion in Howl’s Moving Castle
November 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.
“The French Dispatch” effortlessly blends striking visuals with maniacal humor
November 11, 2021
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
December 20, 2021
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Online english renews desire to write
December 13, 2021
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
December 3, 2021
Development of the metaverse describes a new social media
Development of the metaverse describes a “new social media”
December 1, 2021
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
November 9, 2021
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
Development of the metaverse describes a new social media
Development of the metaverse describes a “new social media”
December 1, 2021
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
Americans’ obsessive indulgence in true crime media desensitizes the tragedy of real world events
November 9, 2021
Art by Desmond Kisida.
Halloween fosters self-expression with limits
November 4, 2021
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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
Photo by Sophia Eaton.
Reading rehabilitation: A journey back to books
March 18, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Adopting self care habits helps hinder mental pressure
February 12, 2021
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
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Super Bowl 55 prediciton
February 7, 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
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Source: National Institute of Health

CPS coronavirus plan necessary, but too rushed

March 18, 2020
Inflexible deadlines worsen quality of education

Inflexible deadlines worsen quality of education

February 20, 2020
Art by Snowy Li

Online classes allow for procrastination, cheating

January 14, 2020
RBHS counseling put up popular college t-shirts in the science wing. (Photo by Will Cover)

Affirmative action proves vital for diversity

November 4, 2019

Hardening measures won’t increase safety, waste money

September 27, 2019
Editorial policy

Editorial policy

August 15, 2019

About Us

August 15, 2019
Art by Reece Furkin

Be prudent when posting

April 4, 2019
Art by Valeria Velasquez

AP World needs modification, not division

October 18, 2018
FCC vote on net neutrality could spell devastation

FCC vote on net neutrality could spell devastation

December 12, 2017
We need new solutions to improve reading

We need new solutions to improve reading

March 12, 2017
Voters deserve chance to vote for marijuana

Voters deserve chance to vote for marijuana

December 24, 2016
CPS must ease restrictions on GroupMe

CPS must ease restrictions on GroupMe

November 11, 2016
Changes required to improve student safety

Changes required to improve student safety

November 3, 2016
#3 Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

School start date benefits students, athletes

November 2, 2016
Photo by Cassidy Viox

RBHS should improve safety of students

September 24, 2016
The editorial board responds to the September issue of the The Rock

The editorial board responds to the September issue of the ‘The Rock’

September 22, 2016
Senior Boone Palipatana says the pledge which now required to be said everyday in public schools.

Pledge of Allegiance becomes unnecessary with new law

September 19, 2016
Staff Editorial: Bill would cage transgender people, obstruct acceptance

Staff Editorial: Bill would cage transgender people, obstruct acceptance

May 3, 2016
Staff Ed: Prerequisites stifle student achievement

Staff Ed: Prerequisites stifle student achievement

March 31, 2016
Staff Editorial: Dont let politicians hurt RBHS

Staff Editorial: Don’t let politicians hurt RBHS

February 1, 2016
Staff Editorial: France Facebook filter is an empty gesture

Staff Editorial: France Facebook filter is an empty gesture

December 11, 2015

Staff Editorial: Weighted Grades just might weigh students down

November 2, 2015
Staff Editorial: Social media ban curtails freedom

Staff Editorial: Social media ban curtails freedom

September 29, 2015
art by Maddy Mueller

What is a diploma worth?

March 7, 2015
art by Ellie Stitzer

It’s time for teen suffrage

January 30, 2015
Art by Maddy Mueller

Late start policy beneficial

December 19, 2014
Art by Maddy Mueller

Standardized tests do not test ability of teachers

November 3, 2014
Buzz-in system leads to loss of freedoms

Buzz-in system leads to loss of freedoms

October 1, 2014
photo by Morgan Berk

Current plans for utilizing Celebrate My Drive award funds lack lasting resolution

April 25, 2014
art by Elena Franck

Lack of solid opposing claims necessitates legalization of marijuana in Missouri

February 17, 2014
Cover by Michelle Zhuang

If

March 15, 2013
Photo by Asa Lory

Taboo

December 13, 2012
Photo provided by Taylor Brundage, who graduated from RBHS last year. The two were friends and soccer team mates.

2012 Alumna passes away in Michigan; former classmates to hold vigil

December 4, 2012
Through the Looking Glass

Through the Looking Glass

November 13, 2012
Photo by Marrisa Soumokil

Senior class meeting wrap up

October 24, 2012
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Homecoming day four

October 11, 2012
Judging door decs, Krista Albrecht, activities secretary and Melissa Coil, student support coordinator, tour the school looking at sophomore door decs. They were riding a custodial waxing tool. Photo by Asa Lory

Homecoming day three

October 10, 2012
Homecoming day two

Homecoming day two

October 9, 2012

Senior Ad example

October 9, 2012
Photo illustration by Asa Lory

iPad funding needs revision

October 4, 2012
Homecoming candidates Morgan Widhalm (far left), Sydney Strong (left center), Taylor Wilson (center), Annie Rumpf (center right), and homecoming escort Alex Jones (far right) head into the Veterans Hospital, bringing their vibrant colors and patriotism with them.

2012 homecoming queen nominees announced

September 27, 2012
Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine

September 13, 2012
The six columns in Columbia flying the flags at half staff. Photo used with permission from Kirsten Buchanan.

Meet the staff: Reflecting on 9/11

September 11, 2012
Family

Family

May 7, 2012
Dividing Lines

Dividing Lines

May 7, 2012
Confinement

Confinement

May 7, 2012
Opportunity

Opportunity

April 13, 2012
Lost

Lost

April 10, 2012
Deception

Deception

April 10, 2012
Celestine Hayes stands in front of Hickman High School, which she attended in 1957 as one of the first desegregated students in Columbia. Photo by Asa Lory

Black History Month

February 13, 2012
Photo illustration by Muhammad Al-Rawi

Modern Medicine

February 13, 2012
Generation Me

Generation Me

January 31, 2012
Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

January 31, 2012
Temporary fixes provide motivation: Joplin residents find ways to stay hopeful, such as the duct tape modification to the former high schools sign. Photo provided by Mary Crane.

4 months after the tornado

January 26, 2012
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