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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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Teen generation evaluates Saturday mail

Teen generation evaluates Saturday mail

Kaitlyn Marsh February 7, 2013

Starting Aug. 5 this year, the United States Postal Service will no longer be delivering mail on Saturdays, the USPS announced in a press release Feb. 6. The USPS will continue delivering packages Monday...

Wrestlers suffer injury, prepare for districts

Kaitlyn Marsh February 1, 2013

The body of a wrestler is that of great intensity. The sport itself being founded purely on human stamina and strength, these athletes must endure a rigorous process to keep up with the competition as...

Government examines immigration policies

Government examines immigration policies

Kaitlyn Marsh February 1, 2013

On Jan. 29, President Barack Obama spoke from Las Vegas about immigration as it stands in the United States and how he plans to fix the system "that has been broken for way too long." Obama's speech comes...

Wrestling faces setback in recent competition

Kaitlyn Marsh January 29, 2013

Simply saying that the wrestling team has been through a lot this season is an understatement. This past week in competition, the Bruins came in last at the Francis Howell North tournament as a team....

Board looks into starting high schools last

Board looks into starting high schools last

Kaitlyn Marsh January 28, 2013

During a school board work session Jan. 24, a school board member brought to light the option of starting CPS high schools last in next year's new, three-tiered transportation system. A change from the...

NCAA investigates Frank Haith allegations

NCAA investigates Frank Haith allegations

Kaitlyn Marsh January 22, 2013

On Jan. 21, news broke regarding the NCAA's charges against Frank Haith, head coach of the mens basketball team at the University of Missouri-Columbia. MU hired Haith as the head basketball coach for...

Buckling tiles cause distress, detour

Buckling tiles cause distress, detour

Kaitlyn Marsh January 15, 2013

Upon entering the building early this morning, faculty and students noticed a swelling in the brick tiles by the vending machines near the south entrance of RBHS. After further examination, faculty and...

This felt banner advertising the Golden Cow Dance was made back in the 90s, Student Council Golden Cow committee chair, junior Jack Schimpf said. The committee customized it for this years competition.

Golden Cow date announced; teams prepare for audtions

Kaitlyn Marsh January 9, 2013

Famed as one of the greatest RBHS traditions, the Golden Cow lip-syncing contest, scheduled for Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the performing arts center, gives teams and individuals a mere 19 days to prepare for...

Right through the seam of the CBC 2-3 zone defense, Junior Jackson Dubinski flies up to the basket for a magnificent layup. Photo by Patrick Smith

Boys basketball suffers loss in first round of tournament, guaranteed fifth

Kaitlyn Marsh December 27, 2012

Hoping for a late Christmas present, the Bruin’s boys basketball team tried to battle their way to the championship of the 2012 Joe Machens Great Eight Classic earlier this afternoon, Dec. 27. At the...

At the beginning of third period, students leave for A lunch despite the soggy conditions. Photo by Kaitlyn Marsh

First snow complicates finals week

Kaitlyn Marsh December 20, 2012

Changing quickly from a cold rain early this morning to a blustering snow, a few centimeters of slush and snow now cover car tops and busy streets as the school day comes to a close. Administration even canceled...

Senior Todd Hague works through a bread bowl at Panera during lunch on Friday. Photo by Elizabeth Upton

District survey puts option of open-campus lunch in jeopardy

Kaitlyn Marsh November 30, 2012

While RBHS has never experienced a problem with having open campus lunch shifts, parents raised a concern regarding the new influx of incoming freshman in 2013. Taking into account these new bodies will...

 Junior Quinn Smith attempts to pin his Kirksville opponent Branden Beeler. Although the Bruins lost to the Tigers,  Smith won his match by major decision after 3 sets, 9-1.

Wrestling pins Kewpies by 1

Kaitlyn Marsh November 28, 2012

To start its season, the wrestling team traveled two hours north to face Hickman and the reigning Class 2 state champions - Kirksville - Nov. 27. While Kirksville triumphed over the Bruins in 12 matches,...

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