Spotify playlists foster personal expression
On the playlist tab of a Spotify profile, one can see a person’s playlists layed out in tiles, each displaying the title and a cover...
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The delusions and complexities of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope
Though the story is mostly about the failures of their relationship, Clementine is a subtle pawn of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, the type...
Sexualized media representation damages young girls’ development, health
An overwhelming percentage of media that minors see presents sexualized characters, especially girls, even in content specifically targeted toward children. Visual media sends ideas to...
CPS free meal program extended to June 30
With the return of elementary school students to in-person school, Columbia Public Schools (CPS) sent out an update regarding the free meals provided to all...
National Honor Society announces student officers
After two days of members voting via a Google Form, National Honor Society (NHS) sponsor Stephanie Harman released the results of this year's NHS officer...
Bruin bear had a great fall
In the first Bruin Bear comic of the school year, Barnky enjoys the fall season with their partner by carving pumpkins, watching movies, and spending...
City Council discusses COVID-19, community stakeholders, chokeholds
The City Council held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Oct. 19. The session required social distancing and other accommodations...
True/False Festival announces new dates, outdoor format for 2021
The Ragtag Film Society (Ragtag) released updates on their plans for the 2021 True/False festival. The newly reimagined festival will now take place on May...
A letter to Gen Z ahead of the upcoming election
Although I was old enough to remember Obama’s reelection, it didn’t have nearly the same impact on me as the 2016 election. This election introduced...
Telemedicine provides virtual tool for health care
During the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving one's home to receive health care can be unsafe. Because of this, health care professionals have utilized telemedicine to hold...
Media Center offers curbside pickup service
The Media Center began offering its curbside pickup service to RBHS students and faculty Oct. 1. Since its first day, the system has been successfully...
Hypocrisy in advocacy
The emcee gestured toward me, as I stood near the banners behind them. Drowning in a too-bulky navy coat and a violet hat protecting my...
District initiates CPS Prime Delivery Service
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) started a new initiative to connect schools with students called CPS Prime Delivery Service on Sept. 28....
California to Columbia: moving across the country during COVID-19
Moving is a difficult, anxiety-inducing and draining task, especially when it’s long-distance. Leaving behind friends and starting a new life in a new town is...
Girls’ tennis team wins district match, celebrates senior sendoff
The RBHS girls’ tennis team won their 22nd consecutive district dual against Jefferson City High School (JCHS) Thursday evening and celebrated senior night together afterwards....
Virtual learning leaves impact on mental health
As students adapt to new academic norms, they will also maneuver through an aspect of their lives that intertwines with academics and has implications related...
Rise in sustainable fashion movement leads to gentrification of thrift shopping
Buying used clothes in the public view has gone from being taboo to trendy, and while there are many benefits to secondhand stores’ new rise...
CPS Nutrition Services and Custodial Departments adapt to virtual learning circumstances
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) students haven’t been in their school buildings for in-person learning since March 17 after the district-wide shutdown because of COVID-19 social...
Bruins football loses to Liberty High School Blue Jays
With the odds questionable, the Bruins fought their best but ultimately lost against the Blue Jays in a game sprinkled with minor but unfixable mistakes....