Rock Bridge High School

“It’s not work when you’re having fun.”

Ishita Gautam, Copy Editor • March 4, 2026

“I started playing basketball when I was in second grade. I was in dance, basketball and choir and also chess. Basketball was the only thing out of those that stuck. My family [is] really athletic, and...

Solar eclipse to pass through Missouri, April 8

Ava Beary, Staff Writer • April 7, 2024

For the first time in seven years, Missouri will get a glimpse of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Totality, the time in which the moon passes between the sun and the Earth and completely blocks...

RBHS summer school to be held at Hickman High School

Ava Beary, Staff writer • February 28, 2024

RBHS’ in-seat courses will be held at Hickman High School (HHS) for the 2024 summer school session, running from May 30 to Jun. 24. The course enrollment process, which opened Feb. 13, remains the same...

RBHS freshmen advisories receive mixed feedback

Ava Beary, Staff writer • February 28, 2024

Upon entering their high school career, RBHS freshmen are required to take an advisory class as a part of their first-year schedule. The block may be filled by either Advisory 9 or Advisory Plus, the latter...

RBHS football battles, loses to PHS in season opener

Josiah Anderson, Editor in Chief • August 28, 2023

In the opening game of the season, the Bruins fell to Park Hill South (PHS) at home by a final score of 10-13 Friday, Aug. 25. The game began with RBHS possession and a hand off to senior running back...

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...

Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change

Fatimah Yousuf, Staff Writer • September 29, 2022

Quotes are translated from Urdu to English by Fatimah Yousuf. The wave of humidity that hit me after going through the doors of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi engraved a memory in my skin...

RBHS varsity boys basketball raises defense to best HCHS, 61-52

March 3, 2022

To finish out the final game of the regular season, the RBHS varsity boys basketball team enjoyed a close game and victory against Helias Catholic High School (HCHS), Feb. 25. In the opening four minutes...

“Dune” captures audiences’ anticipation, brilliant filmography

Josiah Anderson • November 8, 2021

Adapted from Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel series, Dune (2021), directed by Denis Villeneuve, follows the life of teenager Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as he grows from an ambitious adolescent to a smart and swift leader, capable of changing the tides of reality. “Dune” succeeds in telling a detailed and intriguing story through a multitude of film techniques and brilliant scripting. The only complaint was perhaps its finish. The film ended in the middle of the story, giving way to a possible second part which has not yet been officially confirmed.

Student inflicted vandalism leads to bathroom closures and supervision

Josiah Anderson • October 6, 2021

Students vandalized several bathrooms in RBHS following a trend from the social media app TikTok that’s sweeping the nation, promoting vandalism and theft, resulting in the closing of multiple restrooms. The shutdown has limited bathroom options for all students and increased the workload of the custodial staff since the beginning of September.

Bruins football beats Smith-Cotton in one-sided game

Josiah Anderson • September 9, 2021

In the first home game of the 2021 football season, the Bruins handed Smith-Cotton High School (SCHS) a 50-0 loss, demonstrating home field advantage. Coming off a tough loss to Staley High School (SHS) on Friday Aug. 27, the Bruins delivered a game full of both offensive and defensive plays in front of a roaring crowd, ending in a win for RBHS.

Girls’ basketball dominates against Capital City despite midgame position adjustments

Anjali Noel Ramesh • January 16, 2021

The RBHS girls’ basketball team took on Capital City high school on Thursday, Jan.14. After making several adjustments to their playing strategy during the game to adapt to the other team’s plays, the girls won 60-21.

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