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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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Swearing seen as unprofessional in school setting, aids pain tolerance

Will Cover
March 31, 2020
CPS must adopt pass/fail grading system for the well-being of students

CPS must adopt pass/fail grading system for the well-being of students

Will Cover
March 31, 2020
Thats debatable: Should Disney stop producing live-action remakes?

That’s debatable: Should Disney stop producing live-action remakes?

Will Cover
March 12, 2020
Candidates for the Democratic nomination explained

Candidates for the Democratic nomination explained

Will Cover
March 10, 2020
Black History Mobile Museum 101 comes to RBHS

Black History Mobile Museum 101 comes to RBHS

Will Cover
March 5, 2020
Teresa Brooks walks the halls of RBHS. Photo by Camryn Devore

A Q&A with Teresa Brooks, the first female student body president at RBHS

Will Cover
March 1, 2020
Art by Rachel Stevens

Housing reparations necessary to counteract redlining, institutionalized racism

Will Cover
February 24, 2020
Photo by Stephanie Harman

Science Olympiad takes second at Regionals

Will Cover
February 24, 2020
Art by Sophie Froese

US meddling in the Middle East increases instability, terrorism

Will Cover
February 23, 2020
Art by Sophie Froese

In Venezuela, economic sanctions bring human suffering

Will Cover
February 21, 2020
Photo by Will Cover

Deadline for FOLIO magazine submissions nears

Will Cover
February 11, 2020
Free use photo provided by Unsplash.

Further legislation paramount for eliminating workplace discrimination

Will Cover
February 5, 2020
Art by Snowy Li

Rising student loan debt places undue burden on low-income, minority Americans

Will Cover
February 1, 2020
Muslim Student Union (MSU) members relax after breaking fast at the Fast-a-thon Jan. 28. Photo by Will Cover

MSU educates students on Islam through annual Fast-a-thon

Will Cover
January 29, 2020
Marketing project creates renewed interest in food sale policy

Marketing project creates renewed interest in food sale policy

Will Cover
January 16, 2020
StuCo to hold seventh annual Hot Chocolooza

StuCo to hold seventh annual Hot Chocolooza

Will Cover
January 10, 2020
Art by Sophie Froese

That’s debatable: Is Apple better than Android?

Will Cover
November 22, 2019
Which Smart Mouth pizza are you? Take this quiz to find out

Which Smart Mouth pizza are you? Take this quiz to find out

Will Cover
November 19, 2019
Photo by Will Cover

Counseling requires Scoir for transcript submissions to colleges

Will Cover
November 7, 2019
KICKING THE LATE NIGHT GRIND: Senior goalkeeper Cooper Deneke extends to block a penalty kick from senior defender Chadly Ben-Ayed in a team practice Sunday, Oct. 20. With a 20-4 record, the Bruins work toward their first state championship. The team will face Hickman in the Class 4 District 9 semifinal game 7 p.m. Saturday at Battle High School. (Photo by Sophia Eaton)

Boys’ soccer vies for ultimate prize

Will Cover
October 30, 2019
Coach Michael Pasternock details the logistics of the volleyball season to prospective players. (Photo by Will Cover)

Boys’ volleyball club started at RBHS

Will Cover
October 26, 2019
Freshman Kayla Mooney bats against Battle High School Oct. 17. The Bruins played their first post-season game against the Battle Spartans. The Lady Bruins next game will take place Oct. 19 at Hickman High School.

Softball wins second ever district title

Will Cover
October 20, 2019
Which grade are you at heart? Take this quiz to find out

Which grade are you at heart? Take this quiz to find out

Will Cover
October 18, 2019
International Cultural Organization members junior Aleena Li, sophomore Grace Schondelmuyer, and senior Beatrice Rotondi peel potatoes. The potatoes had to be sliced and peel so they could be easily grilled. The club ate and prepared biryani, a traditional Iraqui dish.

ICO to discuss Taiwanese culture, make Boba tea

Will Cover
October 16, 2019
With eyes focused on the speaker, the assembly of community members listen to a parent voice his qualms with special education in Columbia Public Schools on Sept. 9. The presenter spoke about his children’s struggles with disabilities. Photo by Ana Manzano

Columbia Board of Education should include student representatives

Will Cover
October 9, 2019
A man reads his income tax return.

on income tax brackets

Will Cover
October 7, 2019
RBHS boys soccer practices for the game against Marquette tonight. Photo by Audrey Snyder

After big win, boys’ soccer takes on Marquette tonight

Will Cover
October 3, 2019
Junior Parker Boone exhales amidst a cloud of colored smoke, the outlines of his features barley visible in the dark. In December 2018, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on e-cigarette use among youth, declaring the growing problem an epidemic. Featured image by Sophia Eaton.

Vape, Juul use increasing in adolescents; no amount of nicotine is safe

Will Cover
October 1, 2019

Softball prepares for Hickman; rivals to have first season meeting

Will Cover
September 26, 2019

RBHS schedules PSAT, PACT for same date, Oct. 16

Will Cover
September 25, 2019
Roadside habitats installed to revive pollinator populations

Roadside habitats installed to revive pollinator populations

Will Cover
September 18, 2019
Hurtling over the defender, senior Will Norris avoids the tackle. Continuing to run another 4 yards and completing a first down.

Tackle football harms outweigh benefits, should be banned in high school

Will Cover
September 10, 2019
Labor Day nameplate by Lorelei Dohm.

Labor Day: More than just a day off

Will Cover
September 2, 2019
RBHS string orchestra plays during the senior processional.

Baccalaureate celebrates seniors

Will Cover
May 17, 2018
A bee lands on a flower to pollinate it. Photo by Myriams-Fotos.

Plant more flowers to save the bees

Will Cover
May 17, 2018
Adding up the knowledge: Math teacher Evan Thornberry works questions on the board in his Algebra 2 class Friday, April 27. Photo by Annalisa Geger.

Leaving teachers reflect on their last remaining days

Will Cover
May 15, 2018
Governor Eric Greitens meets with law enforcement officials.

on the Greitens report

Will Cover
May 4, 2018
Officer Julie Ray hands over the collected prescription drugs to be disposed of safely.

Prescription Drug Take Back held at RBHS

Will Cover
May 1, 2018
Columbia organizes first Autism Awareness Walk

Columbia organizes first Autism Awareness Walk

Will Cover
May 1, 2018
Morse v. Frederick limits students freedom speech

Morse v. Frederick limits students’ freedom speech

Will Cover
January 29, 2018
Youth Advisory Council decides on issues to address for the year

Youth Advisory Council decides on issues to address for the year

Will Cover
December 21, 2017
Speech and debate team places 5th at tournament

Speech and debate team places 5th at tournament

Will Cover
November 21, 2017
Arrests at HHS prompt RBHS students to question safety policy

Arrests at HHS prompt RBHS students to question safety policy

Will Cover
October 9, 2017
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