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Megan Kelly as Hope Cladwell, surrounded by the Poor Chorus during the song  Snuff That Girl in Urinetown: The Musical. Junior Megan Kelly, who plays Hope Gladwell, falls in love with Bobby Stong, played by senior Ian Meyer, not pictured. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Art imitates life

Maddie Magruder November 12, 2012

  The podcast brings together the art of three RBHS students, whether a dance for the talent show or a painting of a fascinating medium, showcasing their various inspirations drawn from their...

Unique: Originally located on 9th Street, the store has sinced moved in next to Ragtag Cinema on Hitt Street.  In the adjoining building, the store has continued to suceed as a rental store despite challenges.

9th Street Video preserves rental tradition

Maddie Magruder October 30, 2012

No one can deny the evolution of technology. From touch screen tablets to talking fridges, there seems to be no limits to the progression of electronics. The world is now a very digital place, and movie...

Junior Salim Gumati and freshman Tarnue Tyler go after the ball Sept. 26 at a game against Hickman High School. Photo by Daphne Yu

Soccer shuts out Smith-Cotton, wins first game of districts

Maddie Magruder October 29, 2012

Today at 5 p.m., the boys soccer team went up against Smith-Cotton at Blue Springs High School for the first round of the district tournament. Seeded first in the district, the Bruins proved their status...

The perfect storm: Waves start to crash against New Jersey as Hurricane Sandy approaches on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. Photo used with permission from Associated Press

Students, faculty look eastward at Hurricane Sandy

Maddie Magruder October 29, 2012

Updated as of 11:53 p.m., Oct. 29: Sandy has been reclassified as a non-tropical storm because of unusual interactions and dynamics the storm had with Arctic winds. Although the storm has lost characteristics...

Blue Note hosts eclectic band Grouplove

Maddie Magruder October 25, 2012

The Blue Note will welcome the band Grouplove to their stage Nov. 11. The band’s first EP was released Jan. 1 of 2011, shortly followed by their first album, “Never Trust a Happy Song,” on Sept....

Mumford and Sons’ new album ‘Babel’ full of human spirit

Maddie Magruder September 26, 2012

From the first thumping beat of guitar, Mumford and Sons’ latest album Babel, released Tuesday, Sept. 25, brings head-nodding music that keeps you smiling for through all 12 songs. The band, made up...

The six columns in Columbia flying the flags at half staff. Photo used with permission from Kirsten Buchanan.

9/11 affects students, teachers

Maddie Magruder September 11, 2012

A podcast remembering 9/11. *Warning: There is explicit language in this podcast. By Maddie Magruder and Daphne Yu Narrations by Raj Satpathy Music by Daphne Yu

Golf steals Hickman victory at Smith-Cotton tournament

Golf steals Hickman victory at Smith-Cotton tournament

Maddie Magruder September 10, 2012

LESS than a week after Bruin girls tied the Hickman Kewpies for first, they faced each other again at the Smith-Cotton Tournament and tied for first place yet again today, Sept. 10. Five varsity teammates...

Golf brings in huge victory at Blue Springs

Golf brings in huge victory at Blue Springs

Maddie Magruder September 4, 2012

This morning at 5:40 a.m., the girls golf team headed to Lakewood Oaks golf course in Lee's Summit for the Blue Springs South Tournament, where competition began at 9:00 a.m. After five hours of playing...

Culinary breakfast fundraiser spreads omelet cheer

Maddie Magruder May 6, 2012

On a sunny, hot Saturday morning, the farmer’s market next to the ARC bustled with activity. Locals sold delectables from fresh carrots and strawberries to homemade pies. It was a seemingly normal morning...

Kite flying day brings enjoyment

Kite flying day brings enjoyment

Maddie Magruder May 4, 2012

On a windy day people struggle to keep their hair out of their faces, papers from flying about and car doors from swinging open uncontrollably. The air whooshes around; everything is at the mercy of the...

Boys tennis snags third at TOC

Maddie Magruder April 28, 2012

Seven members of the boys tennis team headed to St. Louis for the Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 27. By the time they returned home, the Bruins (14-1) had earned third place. Sophomore Jacob...

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