Army Ants compete at world robotics championships after two-year COVID-19-related cancellations

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2022

The Army Ants, a For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition team based in Columbia and open to members from the three Columbia Public Schools high schools and...

Math team finishes first place in relays at Camdenton High School

Jared Geyer • January 18, 2020

The math team finished first place this weekend at the Camdenton High School math relay. The team has previously placed first and second overall in their division at previous math relays. Along with the...

Cross Country takes first place at districts

Jared Geyer • October 28, 2019

Rock Bridge Cross Country (RBXC) set a precedent as both the boys’ and girls’ teams took first place in the Class 4 District 7 meet on Oct. 26. Both varsity teams raced at Lee’s Summit North High...

UMC Extension, Children’s Grove to host Youth Mental Health First Aid course

Ji-Sung Lee • March 6, 2019

The University of Missouri-Columbia Extension and the Children's Grove will host a Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate course.

The first time I got a head injury

Multiple Authors • January 29, 2019

Freshman Ella Bowzer talks about her first head injury while cheerleading.

Army Ants robotics team clinches 17th out of 67 at world championships

Emily Oba • April 24, 2018

The Army Ants traveled to Houston Texas to compete in the FIRST robotics world championship.

Lady Bruins win first game over Boonville Pirates in shutout

Ji-Sung Lee • March 20, 2018

The Bruins defeated the Pirates 4-0 on March 16 to move to 1-0 on the year.

Local teens to participate in poetry slam competition

Ji-Sung Lee • February 4, 2018

Students from the district, Jefferson City High School (JCHS) and groups from Jabberwocky Studios and the University of Missouri will participate in a poetry slam.

Boys’ golf places first in Helias Invitational

Katie Whaley • April 18, 2017

The boys' golf team placed first in the Helias Invintational Classic, taking this win under the team's belt in preperation for the state championship.

Robotics team overcomes obstacles, takes home award

Skyler Froese • March 15, 2017

The Army Ants, the Columbia Public Schools robotics team, went marching to St. Louis to the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics competition from March 8 to 11.

Army Ants finish the 2013 Base Level Robot

John Gillis • January 30, 2013

Army Ants has been making great progress on this year’s robot, and they are now three weeks into the build season. The Base Level Robot contains all the basic necessities to compete at the competition. It is still a work in progress and will be continually improved through the rest of our build season.

Army Ants kicks off the 2013 FRC Season

John Gillis • January 13, 2013

The Army Ants Robotics team has been preparing and waiting for months in anticipation of this year’s robotics season. For those who don’t know, Army Ants is part of an international organization called...