RBHS
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...
Seniors Gloria, Martha Nishimwe earn QuestBridge National College Match scholarship
Martha Nishimwe and her twin sister, senior Gloria Nishimwe, had turned in the long and tiring QuestBridge National College Match scholarship application two months ago,...
District plans to use snow days despite possibility of continued virtual learning
A statement in the Nov. 22 RBHS communication newsletter revealed Columbia Public Schools (CPS) would continue using snow days as winter approaches, despite continued virtual...
Thanksgiving without the turkey
When most everyone thinks of Thanksgiving food, they picture a shiny, glazed turkey, creamy mashed potatoes and some sort of casserole. This is what I...
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...
Niewoehner, CPS teachers express hesitance with in-person return
The CPS Board of Education voted to keep all students virtual on Nov. 9 after hearing public comment from teachers and students...
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...