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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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CPS coronavirus plan necessary, but too rushed

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
March 18, 2020
Inflexible deadlines worsen quality of education

Inflexible deadlines worsen quality of education

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
February 20, 2020
Art by Snowy Li

Online classes allow for procrastination, cheating

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
November 4, 2019

Hardening measures won’t increase safety, waste money

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
September 27, 2019
Editorial policy

Editorial policy

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
August 15, 2019

About Us

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
August 15, 2019
Art by Reece Furkin

Be prudent when posting

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
April 4, 2019
Art by Valeria Velasquez

AP World needs modification, not division

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
October 18, 2018
FCC vote on net neutrality could spell devastation

FCC vote on net neutrality could spell devastation

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
December 12, 2017
We need new solutions to improve reading

We need new solutions to improve reading

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
March 12, 2017
Voters deserve chance to vote for marijuana

Voters deserve chance to vote for marijuana

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
December 24, 2016
CPS must ease restrictions on GroupMe

CPS must ease restrictions on GroupMe

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
November 11, 2016
Changes required to improve student safety

Changes required to improve student safety

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
November 3, 2016
#3 Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

School start date benefits students, athletes

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
November 2, 2016
Photo by Cassidy Viox

RBHS should improve safety of students

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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’

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
September 19, 2016
Staff Editorial: Bill would cage transgender people, obstruct acceptance

Staff Editorial: Bill would cage transgender people, obstruct acceptance

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
May 3, 2016
Staff Ed: Prerequisites stifle student achievement

Staff Ed: Prerequisites stifle student achievement

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
April 1, 2016
Staff Editorial: Dont let politicians hurt RBHS

Staff Editorial: Don’t let politicians hurt RBHS

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
February 1, 2016
Staff Editorial: France Facebook filter is an empty gesture

Staff Editorial: France Facebook filter is an empty gesture

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
December 11, 2015

Staff Editorial: Weighted Grades just might weigh students down

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
November 2, 2015
Staff Editorial: Social media ban curtails freedom

Staff Editorial: Social media ban curtails freedom

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
September 29, 2015
art by Maddy Mueller

What is a diploma worth?

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
March 7, 2015
art by Ellie Stitzer

It’s time for teen suffrage

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
January 30, 2015
Art by Maddy Mueller

Late start policy beneficial

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
December 19, 2014
Art by Maddy Mueller

Standardized tests do not test ability of teachers

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
November 3, 2014
Buzz-in system leads to loss of freedoms

Buzz-in system leads to loss of freedoms

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
October 1, 2014
photo by Morgan Berk

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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
April 25, 2014
art by Elena Franck

Lack of solid opposing claims necessitates legalization of marijuana in Missouri

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
February 17, 2014
Cover by Michelle Zhuang

If

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
March 15, 2013
Photo by Asa Lory

Taboo

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
December 4, 2012
Through the Looking Glass

Through the Looking Glass

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
November 13, 2012
Photo by Marrisa Soumokil

Senior class meeting wrap up

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
October 24, 2012
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Homecoming day four

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
October 10, 2012
Homecoming day two

Homecoming day two

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
October 9, 2012

Senior Ad example

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
October 9, 2012
Photo illustration by Asa Lory

iPad funding needs revision

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
September 27, 2012
Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
September 11, 2012
Family

Family

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
May 7, 2012
Dividing Lines

Dividing Lines

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
May 7, 2012
Confinement

Confinement

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
May 7, 2012
Opportunity

Opportunity

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
April 13, 2012
Lost

Lost

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
April 10, 2012
Deception

Deception

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
February 13, 2012
Photo illustration by Muhammad Al-Rawi

Modern Medicine

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
February 13, 2012
Generation Me

Generation Me

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
January 31, 2012
Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
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

The Rock and Bearing News Staff
January 26, 2012
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