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Students perform at 38th annual Capers

Students perform at 38th annual Capers

Matthew Burns April 19, 2019
Students perform at the annual talent show, Capers.
City Lights raises their cups of coffee during their show. This portion of the performance was all about a work day in an office, and how they could not get through it without a cup of black coffee.

Benefit Concert empowers local organization, competitive show choir

Allie Pigg February 1, 2019
On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 31, both RBHS show choirs performed in a concert benefiting City of Refuge.
SHOWCASED MOMENT: Blackwater performs at the Roots n Blues n BBQ festival Saturday, Sept. 29. Photo by Bailey Stover.

Darkroom records studio to come to RBHS

Ben Kimchi October 31, 2018
A Darkroom Records’ recording studio, a Columbia-based series of student run recording studios, is in the process of coming to RBHS, sponsor and special education teacher William Rosen said...
SHOWCASED MOMENT: Blackwater performs at the Roots n Blues n BBQ festival Saturday, Sept. 29. Photo by Bailey Stover.

Students perform at Roots n Blues on ‘The Front Porch’

Matthew Burns October 3, 2018
During Roots n Blues students like RBHS' Piper Page performed around the festival and on 'The Front Porch.' In one variation or another, BlackWater has been playing together for the past three to four years. The band consists of HHS seniors Eli Marshall and Luca Morpurgo and RBHS seniors Bradley Snyder and Seth Hodder. Through the Darkroom Academy of Rock, the band was able to perform at Roots n Blues after winning the Battle of the Bands.
RBHS principal Jennifer Rukstad listens to GGO leader Piper Page's thought on how improve the image of RBHS after past incidents.

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.
This photo was taken by Bailey Stover

Students take interest in fashion forward trends

Bailey Stover May 16, 2018

For countless children growing up, their families called them pet-names such as “sweetie,” “silly-bear” and “snugabug.” This was no different for junior Piper Page, whose parents declared her...

on free ACT for juniors

on free ACT for juniors

Allie Pigg March 22, 2018

On Tuesday, April 3, as freshmen, sophomores and seniors will be adjusting to get back into the swing of school after Spring break, the juniors throughout Columbia Public Schools (CPS) will be taking the...

Clubs to provide opportunity, build resume

Clubs to provide opportunity, build resume

Ann Fitzmaurice December 18, 2017
Passion, connection and preparing for the future are just three reasons students participate in clubs during high school.
Halloween candy photo by Ethan Hayes

Clubs to participate in trunk or treat fundraising event

Ethan Hayes October 27, 2017
RBHS clubs will host first trunk or treat tomorrow in the RBHS parking lot. Children from the community are encouraged to attend.
Junior Morgan Banker is looking the catalog for choosing her classes for the next year.

How American schools work

Eléa-Marie Gilles January 30, 2017

Hello! I hope you had good holidays and that you’re ready for that new year that’s just starting. I’m back with an article mostly about school in the United States compared to how it is in France. I...

Alley A, famous for senior pictures and authentic Sushi, is a favorite of many Columbians.

Small downtown comforts city girl in midst of hick Missouri

Cassidy Viox November 25, 2016

When people hear “Missouri”, they usually think of soybean fields and pickup trucks in the middle of a small farming community. For those who prefer an urban life over camouflage jackets and cowboy...

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RBHS rules out flu mist option because of CDC’s statement

Emily Oba September 20, 2016

The sharp smell of antiseptic wipes fills students’ noses as they stand in line waiting to get vaccinated at school. Some are nervous, unsure if the needle will be painful or pain free, while others...

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