Teach my history, too

Atiyah Lane • May 22, 2019

Atiyah Lane reflects on her previous educational experiences and the inadequate representation she has noticed in the teaching of African American history.

Black History in Columbia, MO – Black History Month

Multiple Authors • February 13, 2019

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKXVckz3jg"]Ben Kimchi explains some of the black history of Columbia. Video by Isaac Parrish. Script by Emily Oba and Bailey Stover. Special thanks to...

Bill Thompson talks about the history of Douglas High School – Black History Month

Isaac Parrish • February 13, 2019

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdiyo2OZSAk"]Bill Thompson, local historian and member of the Boone County Historical Society's Historic Sites Committee, talks about the history of Douglas...

First time I experienced prejudice

Brandon Kim • February 7, 2019

Celebrating role models

Multiple Authors • February 1, 2019

RBHS students reflect on their African-American role models.

Bruins fall to Lee’s Summit West Titans 28-7

Maya Bell • September 15, 2018

As the Bruins warmed up to take on the Lee’s Summit West Titans, the student section filled with neon-clad fans and even one Prince look-alike. BruCrew’s theme of the night was “the 80’s”. Senior...

Fans disappoint administration with flour release

Bailey Stover • September 1, 2018

Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, principal, announced during first period Friday, Aug. 31 students could not bring flour, powdered sugar or any other white powdery substance, even “cream of tartar,” to the football game that evening; however, some students didn’t heed her words. During the first quarter against DeSmet, RBHS students sitting with BruCrew brought bags of flour into the stands and released them into the air.

Club leaders discuss underage drinking at school events

Anna Xu • August 30, 2018

Club leaders joined at lunch to discuss the past incidents of underage drinking and substance abuse. The conversation focused on how BruCrew, an organization at RBHS, specifically could do better with this year's new leadership.

Incoming freshmen get glimpse of RBHS

Ethan Hayes • November 16, 2017

On Nov. 15-16, students from Jefferson Middle School and Gentry Middle School toured RBHS and the Columbia Career Center.

BruCrew costumes at game generate controversy

Rochita Ghosh • September 26, 2017

Vague dress policy leads to confusion when administrators prevent students from entering football game because of their 'offensive' attire.

Clubs enrich each school year

Elad Gov-Ari • October 1, 2016

[button color="" size="" type="square" target="" link=""]A[/button]s we rush through our years of high school, the looming words of our parents to “get involved” fall into the list of chores we claim...

Administration forces change of BruCrew theme

Nicole Schroeder • September 24, 2015

Fall Friday nights are often spent sitting in the bleachers as a part of the BruCrew, the student-led pep club. The club, however, has been criticized by administration for potentially offensive themes.