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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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After defeat against Troy, Lady Bruins soccer makes a come back

Trisha Chaudhary
May 5, 2014
At the end of the year, all AP students will have to return the iPads they borrowed. Students will not be allowed to keep them over the summer because of safety precautions surrounding the device. Seniors will not be able to get a diploma if they are not returned. Photo by Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi

End of school year looms closer; iPad return date nears as well

Trisha Chaudhary
April 29, 2014
Seniors pursue passion for art in higher education

Seniors pursue passion for art in higher education

Trisha Chaudhary
April 13, 2014

Churning churros

Trisha Chaudhary
April 10, 2014
'The Grand Budapest Hotel' glows with charm, unconventionality

‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ glows with charm, unconventionality

Trisha Chaudhary
April 8, 2014

Students embrace body modifications as form of self-expression

Trisha Chaudhary
March 27, 2014
'Private Violence' springs tears and awareness

‘Private Violence’ springs tears and awareness

Trisha Chaudhary
March 3, 2014
Corner of IOOF. Photo courtesy of http://www.ioofcolumbia207.org/

Campfire Stories ends night with hilarity

Trisha Chaudhary
March 2, 2014
Movie-goers line up outside the True/False box office just hours after it opened Feb. 28. The documentary film festival will run through the weekend. Photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

What to do between films

Trisha Chaudhary
February 26, 2014
True/False Logo. Image used under fair use doctrine.

Highlights of T/F 2014

Trisha Chaudhary
February 24, 2014
Rock Bridge Bruins face off the Centralia Panthers on Jan. 13.

7 wrestlers advance to state tournament

Trisha Chaudhary
February 17, 2014
Microsoft to perform district-wide network tests

Microsoft to perform district-wide network tests

Trisha Chaudhary
January 29, 2014
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‘American Hustle’ plot confusing but acting spectacular

Trisha Chaudhary
December 23, 2013
Plants that students had been working on everyday since the beginning of the year were smashed and thrown to the ground. Pots and soil littered the floor.

Vandalism at CACC spurs police report

Trisha Chaudhary
December 17, 2013
'Catching Fire' sparks with sincerity, emotion

‘Catching Fire’ sparks with sincerity, emotion

Trisha Chaudhary
November 24, 2013
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Pennsylvania school faces First Amendment controversy

Trisha Chaudhary
November 18, 2013
Supreme Court building in Washington, DC. source: Public Domain from www.usda.gov

‘Redskin’ controversy hits high school halls

Trisha Chaudhary
November 16, 2013
Annual Hall of Fame inductees decided

Annual Hall of Fame inductees decided

Trisha Chaudhary
October 31, 2013
Lottes announced as homecoming queen

Lottes announced as homecoming queen

Trisha Chaudhary
October 25, 2013
Students explore college, careers

Students explore college, careers

Trisha Chaudhary
October 17, 2013
A student holds a homemade wand at the second meeting of Dumbledore's Army.

‘Dumbledore’s Army’ to hold Tri-Wizard Tournament for CPS students

Trisha Chaudhary
October 17, 2013
Global Issues to screen film in Planetarium

Global Issues to screen film in Planetarium

Trisha Chaudhary
October 10, 2013
Businesses utilize new media to advertise

Businesses utilize new media to advertise

Trisha Chaudhary
October 8, 2013
'The Spectacular Now' disappoints with ambiguous plot

‘The Spectacular Now’ disappoints with ambiguous plot

Trisha Chaudhary
September 30, 2013
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson speaks on campus

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson speaks on campus

Trisha Chaudhary
April 13, 2013
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‘Hyde Park on Hudson’ reveals true nature of World War I president

Trisha Chaudhary
April 10, 2013
'Admission' proves comedic and satisfying

‘Admission’ proves comedic and satisfying

Trisha Chaudhary
March 22, 2013
College not sole determining factor in post-high school successes

College not sole determining factor in post-high school successes

Trisha Chaudhary
March 15, 2013
The stage in the PAC is set up for the performances tonight. Photo by Kaitlyn Marsh

Orchestra, choirs perform in preparation for districts

Trisha Chaudhary
March 14, 2013
art by Jennifer Stanley

Boy Scouts of America to reevaluate gay ban

Trisha Chaudhary
March 5, 2013
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‘The Machine Which Makes Everything Disappear’ confuses, leaves viewers with questions

Trisha Chaudhary
March 2, 2013
Quirky True Life Run proves cold yet satisfying

Quirky True Life Run proves cold yet satisfying

Trisha Chaudhary
March 2, 2013
'Garden of Eden' reflects on park in Israel

‘Garden of Eden’ reflects on park in Israel

Trisha Chaudhary
March 1, 2013
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‘Potted Potter’ shows at Missouri Theatre, exceeds expectations

Trisha Chaudhary
February 18, 2013

‘Hitchcock’ reveals production of classic film

Trisha Chaudhary
January 17, 2013

‘Silver Linings Playbook’, though comedic, falls short

Trisha Chaudhary
January 6, 2013

EAC reflects on semester, looks at upcoming projects

Trisha Chaudhary
December 29, 2012

Teens start East African Coalition

Trisha Chaudhary
December 28, 2012

‘Anna Karenina’ opens at Ragtag, challenges ordinary cinematography

Trisha Chaudhary
December 6, 2012
Art by Paige Martin

Daring to step on moving stairs

Trisha Chaudhary
November 15, 2012

Imagine Dragons ends tour with free concert in Columbia

Trisha Chaudhary
October 27, 2012
Feature photo by Trisha Chaudhary

Crown Braiding

Trisha Chaudhary
October 19, 2012

The Head and the Heart disappoints, frustrates teen

Trisha Chaudhary
September 30, 2012
The Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros performed Friday night at the Roots n' Blues festival. Photo by Asa Lory.

Sights and sounds: end of a festival, end of a season

Trisha Chaudhary
September 23, 2012
Crowds such as this one were normal for performances around the festival. Photo by Asa Lory

Rodriguez inspires audience with music and advice

Trisha Chaudhary
September 22, 2012

Edward Sharpe and Magnetic Zeros trumps shady atmosphere

Trisha Chaudhary
September 22, 2012
Juniors Haley Benson and Chandler Randol (left) pose with Governor Jay Nixon, his wife Georganne Wheeler Nixon and other state officials with the proclamation.

District to implement new suicide prevention policy

Trisha Chaudhary
September 13, 2012
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