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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

McKenna Parker, Features Editor August 21, 2024

As early as kindergarten, 18-year-old Owen Roush, a Columbia, Mo. native, began playing the piano, unknowing of what his future in music would hold.  He continued taking piano lessons throughout elementary...

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.

McKenna Parker, Features Editor May 2, 2024

The RBHS spring musical “Let it Be” will have its first performance May 3, followed by showings May 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and May 5 at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.  The audition process...

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

McKenna Parker, Features Editor March 17, 2024

With a nine-point win, the Lady Bruins defeated the Cor Jesu Academy Chargers March 16. The victory landed them the third-place spot in the 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 at Mizzou Arena.  RBHS...

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

McKenna Parker and Julia Kim March 16, 2024

The Lady Bruins failed to defeat Incarnate Word Academy’s Red Knights in 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 by 65-41 Friday, Mar. 15. They had to play against the Cor Jesu Academy’s Chargers today...

Tylor McCallister (11) defends the ball against an opposing player. The game resulted in a conference win for the Bruins as they beat Battle 57-41.

RBHS varsity girls’ basketball makes comeback over Battle 57-41

McKenna Parker, Features Editor January 20, 2024

After falling to the Battle High School (BHS) Spartans 57-56 last year — RBHS varsity girls’ first loss to BHS in the team’s history — the Bruins came out on top by 16 points Thursday, Jan. 18...

Mari Miller (11) dribbles the ball down the court to shoot for the Bruins.

RBHS varsity girls’ basketball wins against Fair Grove High School in home opener

McKenna Parker, Features Editor December 18, 2023

For their first home game of the season Dec. 15, RBHS varsity girls’ basketball hosted the Fair Grove High School Eagles, winning 50-41.  Starting the game Friday night, sophomore Jayda Porter, juniors...

Veterans United's sign on the property informs community members of the upcoming holiday lights display.

Veterans United to put on holiday light show once again

McKenna Parker, Features Editor November 29, 2023

Veterans United (VU) will hold annual holiday light display for the fourth year this December.  While the event will be open to the public Dec. 5-17, VU employees, senior citizen communities and local...

Seasonal depression affects high school students as leaves begin to fall

Seasonal depression affects high school students as leaves begin to fall

McKenna Parker, Features Editor October 10, 2023

The seasons are changing, and so is students’ mental health.  With temperatures dropping as fall arrives, the overall mental health and well-being of the population may decrease as well, according...

LGBTQ+ flags such as the rainbow-striped Pride flag, Non-Binary flag and Bisexual flag hang outside the Rose Music Hall in downtown Columbia MO on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 for the MidMO PrideFest.

MidMO PrideFest engages community in LGBTQ+ celebration, fosters welcoming environment

McKenna Parker, Features Editor September 29, 2023

The annual MidMO PrideFest took place next to Rose Music Hall in downtown Columbia Sept. 23 and 24 — continuing the tradition for over 23 years.  The festival incorporated a variety of events and...

Students in the main hallway explore the various organizations represented at the Club Fair.

RBHS holds annual Club Fair, gives students extracurricular involvement opportunities

McKenna Parker, Features Editor September 14, 2023

The RBHS Club Fair was held Sept. 12 during A and B lunches in the main hallway, giving over 40 clubs and organizations the opportunity to find students with similar interests.  The event showcased...

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

McKenna Parker, Staff Writer January 12, 2023

With an immediate lead over Troy in the first quarter, the Bruins pulled even farther ahead for the duration of the game, securing a win on their home court Tuesday, Jan. 10.  The Bruins started three...

Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system

Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system

McKenna Parker, Staff Writer September 30, 2022

Content Warning: Transphobia, suicide, anxiety, depression The 2015 National School Climate Survey sampled transgender youth across the nation to unveil that 75% of transgender middle school and high...

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