RBHS tennis coach Ben Loeb breaks win record
Longtime RBHS tennis coach Ben Loeb secured his 1,139th win on Monday, breaking the coaching record for most dual meet tennis wins in Missouri high...
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Reading rehabilitation: A journey back to books
The books were my safe haven, my obsession, my hobby — in fact, the books defined most of the positive pieces of my elementary school...
Viewers’ perception of social media impacts health
A clear and exact definition of body image, according to the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC), is “a person's perception of their physical self and...
Anti-vaxxers challenge U.S. health security
Even as inoculation has evolutionized through myriads of diseases and discovery and grown strong in the presence of modern science and technology, skeptics are hesitant...
RBHS administrators, yearbook staff plan picture retake day
RBHS held the annual school picture day on two separate days this year to adapt to the district’s hybrid learning mode. For students with last...
RBHS announces CFAE nominees
The Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence (CFAE) committee provides cash awards each year for educators in the Columbia Public Schools district who fall under the...
Adopting self care habits helps hinder mental pressure
before I started high school, all my older friends talked about was the torment junior year would give me. Standardized testing, high level classes, extracurriculars...
Understanding love languages proves beneficial to relationships
Love languages, an idea pioneered by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts,” are different ways...
Online shopping demonstrates changes in consumer behavior since COVID-19 pandemic
Shopping can be a coping mechanism for people who are sad or scared, as they often feel they have no control over their lives. Making...
RBHS implements new student parking policies
RBHS announced in the Jan. 13 communication newsletter that students will now be able to park on campus prior to receiving a parking pass. This update...
CPS administration ought to take responsibility for student gatherings, reduce spread of COVID-19
The RBHS staff voted unanimously to condemn the actions — or lack thereof — that CPS administrators took to condemn the homecoming dance RBHS students...
Golf coach steps down, reflects on 16-year legacy
RBHS counselor Melissa Coil announced she would be stepping down as head coach for the girls’ golf team earlier this school year....
Virtual debate, argumentation through screens
Instead of loading onto a school bus and making the long drive to a tournament’s host school in cities such as St. Louis or Springfield,...
Birthdays on the web, isolation brings families together
I have never been one to host extravagant birthday parties. The last one I can remember involved a massive, carefully constructed Barbie cake I devoured...
Clubs use social media platforms to leave lasting impacts
Wvery school year, posts from student-run accounts flood Instagram, each representing a club or organization at RBHS. Social media is a way to connect with...
Web combats global isolation during pandemic
In response to decreased face-to-face contact, the global population turned to various social networking platforms to communicate with each other, leading to a 10% increase...
Biased data exacerbates racial inequalities
One field that has taken advantage of technology’s efficiency and objectivity is the policing and criminal justice system. In recent years, law enforcement has increasingly...
Student-run blood drive faced changes amidst COVID-19 restrictions
Rock Bridge Reaches Out (RBRO) and the RBHS Student Council (StuCo) held their annual blood drive Monday Nov. 30. Since all CPS buildings are closed...
CPS offers free COVID-19 testing for students, staff
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) began offering free COVID-19 testing for students and staff on Dec. 4. The tests are available on weekdays at RBHS and...