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Modern country music badly protrays midwestern culture

Modern country music badly protrays midwestern culture

I do not like modern country music. Not at all. I listen to a pretty diverse range of music genres but I’ve never been able to enjoy the likes of…

Responsibility proves downside of growing up

Responsibility proves downside of growing up

For as long as I can remember, I could not wait to grow up. Being a kid was fun, but being an adult was extravagant. Adults could do whatever they…

Organic markets spark debates, controversies

Organic markets spark debates, controversies

It’s 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning, and the sun hasn’t come up. Soundlessly, sophomore Molly de Jong slips on a t-shirt and jeans, eager to start her day. She…

Teenager battles inner desire to taste perfection

Teenager battles inner desire to taste perfection

I stood bare-skinned in front of the streaked bathroom mirror, staring fixedly at the chilling reflection before me. My brittle yellow nails traced gently up and down my jutting ribcage,…

Relationship between twins uncovered

Relationship between twins uncovered

Sitting with her older sister and reminiscing on their childhood memories, a smile slowly spreads across sophomore Leenah Mustafa’s face as she looks at a picture of herself and her…

Kindness helps humans change

Kindness helps humans change

With hair damp from rain and spirits trampled by life, the sincere concern of a friend caring for my well-being, three words, “how are you?” left me with a refreshing…

CPS faculty placement changes with addition of Battle High

CPS faculty placement changes with addition of Battle High

In the coming 2012-2013 Columbia Public School school year, returning students will find many new faces and lose many previous ones, as more than 700 teachers and staff in the…

Track team braces for heat at state

Track team braces for heat at state

The Bruin track and field team take their next step toward the state championship title this weekend, May 25-26, in Jefferson City. At the district meet May 13, despite the heat,…

Tennis prepares to defend state title

Tennis prepares to defend state title

On Thursday, May 23, the RBHS boys tennis team (22-0)will be competing for their third consecutive team state title. Their first match will start at 9 a.m. against Eureka (19-0),…

Bruin Girls head to camp, create unique bond

Bruin Girls head to camp, create unique bond

After perfecting their competition dances, the Bruin Girls rushed to state in February. There, they placed fourth for their Pom dance and with that, the season came to a close.…

Freshman tennis player plans continuation of performance, rank

Defending two state titles in a row,the RBHS boys tennis team heads into the Class 2 state tournament semifinals. The team consists of many prodigious players, one of whom is…

Girls soccer dominates sectionals, moves onto quarterfinals

Girls soccer dominates sectionals, moves onto quarterfinals

The Bruin soccer girls (14-6) walked off the field Tuesday, May 22, with another big victory at hand against Waynesville (17-9). RBHS won the game, played on the Waynesville Tigers’…

Seniors receive superlative awards before saying goodbye

Seniors receive superlative awards before saying goodbye

All images provided by RBHS Flashback As the year rolls to an end for the juniors and sophomores, seniors celebrate the end of their high school career with an array…

Bruin Cup takes place of sport banquets

With only days left in the 2011-2012 school year, the long-awaited senior activities come to a close. The end-of-the-year assembly, prom and graduation have always been a traditional part of…

Girls soccer pushes past districts, moves onto sectionals

Girls soccer pushes past districts, moves onto sectionals

After winning their district game on May 17 against Jefferson city (10-14), the Rock Bridge Bruin girls (13-6) move on to compete against Waynesville (17-9) on May 22. The girls…

CPAC dancers say year-long time sacrifice is worth it

CPAC dancers say year-long time sacrifice is worth it

To some Rock Bridge students, the Columbia Performing Arts Center may just have been a giant, elegant building at the end of sophomore alley. But to the girls that devoted…

Seniors speak at graduation ceremony

Seniors speak at graduation ceremony

For seniors, the long road toward graduation has nearly come to an end, and that means a succession of special events for seniors to signal the end of their journey.…

Battle of Bands features Rock Bridge talent

Battle of Bands features Rock Bridge talent

This Thursday, May 17th, the 8th annual Columbia Public Schools Battle of the Bands will be held at the Blue Note at 7:15pm. Battle of the Bands is hosted by…

Flutists to finish year-long service project with nontraditional senior recital

Flutists to finish year-long service project with nontraditional senior recital

Sixth graders, 16-year-olds and high school seniors will be performing together at the Alpha Flute Trio’s Senior Recital on Monday, May 21. This recital will be the culmination of seniors…

Band directors determine 2012-2013 Emerald Regiment drum majors

Band directors determine 2012-2013 Emerald Regiment drum majors

  In band this week, musicians from both the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band practiced together for their performances at graduation Saturday and at the Memorial Day parade in two weeks.…

Girls soccer wins first game of districts

Girls soccer wins first game of districts

Rock Bride girls soccer team (13-6) competed in their first post season game Tuesday, May 15. Being the top seed of the district, they had a by in the first…

Boys tennis advances individuals to state tourney

Boys tennis advances individuals to state tourney

The boys tennis team succeeded in the Individual Sectional Singles in order to qualify to move on through their post season Tuesday, May 15 . Senior Ford Zitsch won his individual…

Boys golf falls short of state title, earns fifth

Boys golf falls short of state title, earns fifth

Returning to the same tournament 12 months after being crowned state champs in 2011, the RB boys golf team arrived in Silo Ridge Golf Course in Bolivar, Mo. Tuesday, May…

Bills allow dance, limit extracurriculars

Bills allow dance, limit extracurriculars

Students may become less reluctant to take their required physical education credit course with a proposed bill in the Missouri House of Representatives. If passed, House Bill 1348 will allow…

End of Course exams change

Changes are coming to the End of Course (EOC) assessment program, according to an email sent by Nick Kremer, Columbia Public Schools coordinator of Language Arts for grades six through…

Prom brings complications for Mother’s Day

Prom brings complications for Mother’s Day

With prom the night before Mother’s Day, senior Dani Long had previously decided to celebrate the holiday another time. With no sleep the night before, Long knew her day would…

Senior Week serves as sentimental opportunity, prank deterrent

Senior Week serves as sentimental opportunity, prank deterrent

Crammed with fun activities and friendly get-togethers, Senior Week has been a cherished tradition at RBHS for years. While activities director David Bones couldn’t recall the exact date the Senior…

Prom 2012, A night to remember

Prom 2012, A night to remember

Prom… What remains with you after a night like this is the details. The eerie blue lighting from above. The confused faces of those who do not know how to…

Boys track team wins district title, girls place second

Boys track team wins district title, girls place second

The Bruins track and field team took their first step toward the state championships yesterday as they competed at the MSHSAA class four, district five meet in Jefferson City. Despite…

Students face aniexty, lack of motivation in wake of AP testing

Students face aniexty, lack of motivation in wake of AP testing

As the weather heats up and teens begin fixating on summer plans, some students find it difficult to stay focused and finish school on a high note. Graduation is just…

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