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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

Bearing News

Sophomore Dom Zenner stares longingly at the south doors during his AUT.
 Photo by Tyson Jamieson

Sophomores should gain right to leave school during AUT

Emily Oba September 27, 2016

Students sit and study in the uncomfortable tan brown chairs in the media center, while classical music and dull NPR commentary plays in the background. While some students have the priviledge to leave...

Defense, controversial calls deliver victory for seniors in Powder Puff tournament

Ji-Ho Lee November 20, 2015

Seniors Lexi Heim and Danni Hrdina look in on their coaching staff to hear their instructions before play begins. Heim and Hrdina were an integral part of the seniors' powder puff title on Nov. 19.  [dropcap...

City officials curb parking on popular ‘Sophomore Alley’

Nicole Schroeder November 1, 2015
With a decrease in parking spaces along 'Sophomore Alley', students who aren't able to receive a parking pass from administration are left wondering where to leave their car.
“I can understand it because we don’t really have a fair reason to leave but I think it is kind of dumb because there is nothing for you to do here sometimes and I just sit there for an entire hour and 30 minutes. I am sure that there are a lot of people who leave. If there is an AUT check, they just know before hand and have somebody else fill in for them. I haven’t done that.” Photo by Devesh Kumar

Sophomores banned from leaving school campus

Caylea Ray September 21, 2015

    What makes RBHS diverse from other high schools in Columbia is that RBHS has always been known for our motto: freedom with responsibility. For years, seniors and juniors have had the upper...

Rising sophomores to lose AUT period

Rising sophomores to lose AUT period

Katie Topouria May 16, 2015

Plans for RBHS’ next school year have been starting to shift and change. Alternating Unassigned Time (AUT) is a free period that sophomores through seniors have been able to put in their schedule this...

The Right to Die

The Right to Die

Rebecca Gray February 18, 2015

A bill in the state of California gives the terminally ill the right to end their life There has been a recent topic about whether or not a person should be allowed to have help from a doctor, using...

Staying ahead of her opponent, senior Laurie Frew moves down the field. Bruins lost to Cor Jesu 1-3 during the Varsity girls soccer game, May 9.  Photo by Amy Blevins

Girls soccer utilizes unique technique to snag another win

Manal Salim May 15, 2014

The girls junior varsity soccer team celebrated another win Wednesday, May 14, in their match against Moberly, clearing the board with a final score of 3-0. The game was a critical one, as the JV girls...

Bruin Girls excel at nationals, hope to continue legacy

Bruin Girls excel at nationals, hope to continue legacy

Urmilla Kuttikad March 16, 2014

Last weekend, the RBHS Bruin Girls headed to the National Dance Association National Championship at the hallowed stages of the Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando, Florida. Scoring third in the nation in their...

Upperclassmen should meet new parking passes with open arms

Upperclassmen should meet new parking passes with open arms

George Sarafianos February 2, 2014

The new northwest parking passes that went on sale earlier this week, made available to sophomores as well as upperclassmen, is one of the best decisions that I have ever seen made at Rock Bridge High...

“I think it should be Christmas Break because this is when Christmas is, and Christmas is a holiday, so just like Thanksgiving [was called] Thanksgiving Break. So it’s Christmas Break and that’s when family should have presents and fun and a time to get back together with your family and just enjoy life.” Junior Hend Alrawi

Student View: Should the break be called Winter Break or Christmas Break?

Sophie Whyte December 19, 2013

Perhaps it’s a minor detail: should school districts call the December recess a more secular “Winter Break” or the religiously oriented “Christmas Break?” But terms such as these are debated...

“It’s to give thanks for what we have and it affects my life, personally I just go see friends and have a big dinner with friends and family. It’s a way to bring people together so you can have a happy time.” Sophomore Ahmad Diab

Student View: The true meaning of Thanksgiving

Sophie Whyte November 26, 2013

A cultural holiday to celebrate and appreciate harvest time is common in many countries around the world. In Korea, they celebrate Chuseok with traditional food and games. Argentinians celebrate the Fiesta...

Photo by Luke Chval

Community, academic rigor equally important

Luke Chval October 8, 2013

The very first time I entered the halls of RBHS as a student last year, I was a freshman. I can remember staring at the incredibly high ceilings, the large commons and the extensive campus, completely...

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