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Photo of trombone and tuba section at the rehearsal for a band concert.
RBHS holds successful night of percussion
April 15, 2024
On April 8 the sun, moon and Earth will align creating the phenomenon known as a solar eclipse. These special glasses are required to look at the sun and remain safe.
Solar eclipse to pass through Missouri, April 8
April 7, 2024
CPS Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Helen Porter addresses the school board at the BOE meeting on Dec. 11.
City of Columbia to hold school board election April 2
April 1, 2024
Picture of a sample ballot for the upcoming April 2. Municipal Election. These ballots were emailed to every voter registered in Columbia, MO.
Youth Election Participants to assist in upcoming municipal election
April 1, 2024
The McKinney Building is a historic downtown location. The building has recently been purchased by the City of Columbia. Photo by Kaden Rhodes.
City of Columbia hosts first Community Engagement Session for McKinney Building, hopes to gain public insight on the structure’s future
March 21, 2024
Crew Norden (11) bats the ball. RBHS bruins won 4-1 at the baseball game Saturday, April 20.
Bruins Baseball ranks second in the state, April 20
April 23, 2024
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
March 17, 2024
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
March 16, 2024
Squaring up for a three, senior Lexi Butts is looking to score the ball. The game ended in a 74-49 victory for the RBHS bruins over Helias on senior night.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball dominates Helias 74-49
February 24, 2024
Ready to pass the ball, junior Malia Chievous (2) is looking for an open teammate. The RBHS Bruins took a 49-47 victory over the Cardinal Ritter Lions with a buzzer beater on Feb. 15.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball triumphs over Cardinal Ritter Lions 49-47 with buzzer-beating shot
February 18, 2024
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
April 18, 2024
Not even water?
Not even water?
April 10, 2024
School board members discuss the start time proposal, and later vote
How CPS is organized: a guide
April 3, 2024
Still life photo of a camera, cooking supplies, and makeup essentials. These represent the careers of videography, the culinary arts, and cosmetology.
RBHS alumni find success outside of college, typical schooling
March 6, 2024
Still life photo of a crumpled voting application
Young Americans less likely to vote
March 4, 2024
photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” adds an entertaining yet predictable film to its franchise
March 10, 2024
Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) in Dune: Part Two. Image courtesy of IMDb
“Dune: Part Two” sees large box office numbers, continues compelling story
March 9, 2024
Photo of the popular Valentines Day candy conversation hearts. This treat dates back to 1847 and were originally used as throat lozenges. However, by the early 1900s they became a sweet treat to gift to a friend or valentine.
The bloody history of Valentine’s Day, how it morphed into the modern celebration
February 14, 2024
Image courtesy of Pro Football Network
Bearing News Sports Presents: Preview to the 2024 Super Bowl
February 6, 2024
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
Spotify Wrapped: marketing campaign turns into cultural moment
January 17, 2024
Image of Howard-Evans Place prior to its destruction in 1995.
Inadequate district funding metrics perpetuate anti-Blackness, segregation in schools in the Greater St. Louis area
February 28, 2024
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media
February 13, 2024
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness
December 14, 2023
Scene from the Barbie movie.
Barbie’s ideal ‘dream world’ needs to change
November 1, 2023
A bathroom sink cluttered with beauty products, including makeup, hair tools, and fragrances.
Social media’s influence on beauty standards fuels overconsumption, impossible financial expectations
October 4, 2023
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
September 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of envato elements.
Crisis, conflict reporting unveils bias in western media
May 13, 2022
Daughter Of The Dragon, Anna May Wong
Fetishization drives violence against Asian women
April 7, 2022
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
December 20, 2021
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
December 3, 2021
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
May 19, 2022
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
April 6, 2022
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Online english renews desire to write
December 13, 2021
Photo by Salma Alamin.
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe
October 26, 2021
Photo by Parker Boone.
Penpals preserve long-distance friendships
April 13, 2021
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 3
February 29, 2024
Southpaw cover for Volume 14 Issue 2. Photography by Bailey Blackburn
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 2
February 29, 2024
Southpaw cover for Volume 14 Issue 1. Art by Olivia Rollison
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 1
October 25, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 4
April 28, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
March 2, 2023
Riley Rolwing (11) and Brennan Scott (10) discuss how theyre going to execute the 200m dash.
RBHS Track Team Opener at Battle Gallery
March 19, 2024
Children during March Mathness having a lunch break before doing various activities.
March Mathness Photo Gallery
March 18, 2024
The RBHS Show Choir members strike their final pose concluding their City Lights opening performance on Jan. 11. This pose marks the end of the song Candle in the Wind/Saturday Night by Elton John featuring soloist Reid Fairlamb (11).
RBHS Show Choir premieres City Lights performance on Jan. 11
January 15, 2024
This incredibly tall white light tree stands tall in the Veterans United light display. The light show will run through Dec. 17 from 7-10:30pm each night. Photo by Kaden Rhodes
Veterans United Light Show
December 14, 2023
Emily Blake (11), understudy for Aubrey Reilly (11), Madison Torres (12), Sadie Spiller (11), Evelyn OToole (11), and Dawson Black (12) line up during the dress rehearsal for Play On.
RBHS Winter play, ‘Play On,’ premiered this past weekend
November 21, 2023
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
April 12, 2020
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
April 11, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
March 28, 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
March 19, 2020
Art by Vivian Spear
Shark rank: Barbie film series
October 29, 2021
Overexposed: Nature photography
Overexposed: Nature photography
February 11, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Super Bowl 55 prediciton
February 7, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
Overexposed: Sports/Action Photography
January 25, 2021
Tier list made on tier maker.com
Shark rank: Black Mirror
January 8, 2021
First Time I took the ACT
First Time I took the ACT
February 27, 2020
First time I tried modeling
First time I tried modeling
February 21, 2020
First time I tried a paper straw
First time I tried a paper straw
January 28, 2020
First time I made my own pasta
First time I made my own pasta
January 13, 2020
First Time I tried a new food
First Time I tried a new food
December 13, 2019
Bruin bear had a great fall
November 2, 2020
Students tell their favorite winter tales
Students tell their favorite winter tales
December 21, 2019
Bruin Bears Snowtime Shenanigans
Bruin Bear: Showtime Shenanigans
December 14, 2019
Art by Devin Hall.
Students retell haunting tales
October 30, 2019
Undying Love
Undying Love
October 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
Biting my nails
Biting my nails
April 10, 2020
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
I was proud of myself for checking renewing my drivers license off my to-do list today. Photo by Bailey Stover.
Pandemic Diaries
June 26, 2020
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
April 8, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Hands of adult female student typing on computer keyboard while studying at home in the evening
First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality
March 31, 2020
Close-up tablet computer in a woman hand. Photo from Envato Elements.
Students share initial thoughts on online education
March 31, 2020
Baby fox. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.
Human activities prove detrimental to environment, increase risk of infectious diseases
April 14, 2020
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
April 10, 2020
Blue recycling bag. Photo by Audrey Novinger
Waste Minimization Coordinator Ben Kreitner answers questions about city recycling policies
March 18, 2020
Photo illustration of single-use plastics by Sophie Froese.
Plastic pollution ruinous to environment, requires immediate action
February 17, 2020
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
February 3, 2020
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Eyes on the prize: Senior Tanner Cooper watches the path of a foul ball during the Bruins’ game against Christian Brother’s College High School on May 4th. The Bruins lost to CBC 11-0.

Bruins win over Kewpies allows advancement to district finals

Luke Chval • May 17, 2013

They say first impressions really do matter. That was certainly true on Monday when the Bruin baseball team beat the Hickman Kewpies 7-3. All 10 runs in the game were scored in the first inning. Hickman...

Connor Brumfield jumps onto first base but Hickman first baseman Jonathan Jones gets the force out. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Bruins sneak past Hickman

Graham Ratermann • May 6, 2013

The boys baseball team wrapped up its home schedule with a 4-2 win against cross-town rivals, Hickman High School on Senior Night. The Bruins scored one run in both the second and third inning and added...

Sophomore Joe Barbee races to third base during Rock Bridges April 25 against Kirksville. Photo by Asa Lory

Baseball faces day of highs and lows

Brayden Parker • May 5, 2013

Saturday was a mixed bag for Bruin baseball. In the morning game against Blue Springs South, the Bruins won 7-6. The Bruins had a second reason to celebrate as sophomore Joe Barbee stole two bases to...

Sophomore Joe Barbee races to third base during Rock Bridges April 25 against Kirksville. Photo by Asa Lory

Bruin baseball faces loss

Brayden Parker • May 5, 2013

As the temperature continued to fall on the baseball diamond, the Rock Bridge Baseball Team proceeded to lose their endurance in the second game of the day against Christian Brothers College High School....

Baseball expands roster, faces heavy away season

Daphne Yu • April 24, 2013

The cracking sound of a baseball being hit and cheering from bleachers behind a gate around the field a crowd of fans in front of America’s pastime. Green and gold uniforms decorate the 2013 roster,...

Baseball team slides into districts

Daphne Yu • May 10, 2012

The baseball team has positioned itself at the top going into the district tournament playoffs yet again. The Bruins, 17–6 as of May , will play only two games, holding the top seed. They are exempt...

Baseball team wins close game against Fatima

Baseball team wins close game against Fatima

Daphne Yu • May 9, 2012

Just days away from their first post-season game Tuesday, May 8, the Bruin boys baseball team added another win. They raised their record to 18-6 when they defeated Fatima High School. [nggallery id=98] By...

Jays prove easy competition for Bruins

Jackie Nichols • May 2, 2012

The sound of the ball smacking a wooden bat was familiar last night as the Bruin baseball team faced Jefferson City on Tuesday, May 1. Sophomore Kyle Teter opened the game for the Bruins, forcing three...

Boys baseball slaughters Smith-Cotton

Caraline Trecha • April 17, 2012

The Bruins (10-3) walked off the baseball diamond with yet another win of their season on Tuesday, April 17, this time against Smith-Cotton (2-0). The RB boys had a hard time with batting accuracy recently,...

Baseball team remains undefeated

Maddie Davis • March 20, 2012

After beating the Waynesville Tigers 2-1 on March 17, the Bruins maintained their winning record on March 20. Because of the defeat against St. Dominic Crusaders 7-0, junior Jansen Smith believes the...

Bruins triumph at baseball home opener

Jackie Nichols • March 16, 2012

The Bruin boys started their season playing successful defense, obtaining three quick outs against the Waynesville Tigers in a matter of minutes Friday. When it was the Bruins' turn to bat, senior pitcher...

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