Bearing News

‘Attack on Titan’ final season cashes in on suspense, weaves beautiful story

Josiah Anderson, Staff Writer • March 17, 2022

The first episode of “Attack on Titan’s” (AoT) second part in the two part final season released Jan. 2 on Crunchyroll and Funimation, with one new episode releasing every sunday until the hour long...

Students, staff reflect on presenting musical amidst pandemic

Amira McKee • December 22, 2020

With a final virtual broadcast to audience members watching from home, the RBHS theater department concluded its production of the fall musical, Lucky Stiff, Dec. 4.

Art flourishes through innovative mediums

Isaac Yontz • April 14, 2020

The fast-paced, evolving technology of the modern century has changed the process and application of various disciplines — everything from journalism to engineering. Students and educators in various fields share their thoughts on mixing and using unique mediums in the ever evolving worlds of art and design.

RBHS hosts Fine Arts Extravaganza for CPS fifth graders

Amira McKee • January 9, 2020

Gaggles of fifth grade students from throughout Columbia Public Schools (CPS) rotated between the Auxiliary Gym and Performing Arts Center to watch as various RBHS fine arts students presented their work for the Fine Arts Extravaganza Jan. 8. Fine art classes, including Photography and Advanced Placement Two-Dimensional Art and Design, organized booths while show choir and theater students performed their respective pieces. RBHS art teacher and coordinator of the Fine Arts Extravaganza Abigail Gorsage said she hoped the event would increase interest for fine arts courses and compel the fifth graders to consider a focus on fine arts as they enter middle school.

RBHS finds unprecedented success at Randy Pierce Winter Classic Debate Tournament

Amira McKee • December 16, 2019

The RBHS Speech and Debate team competed at the Randy Pierce Winter Classic at Pattonville High School and earned fourth place in sweepstakes, Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.

CAI hosts 28th annual India Nite

Amira McKee • October 21, 2019

Dancers glided across the stage, their carefully choreographed movements synchronized with the beat of the music, for India Nite.

Artificial intelligence possesses controversial potential

Bailey Stover • April 26, 2019

As with a flipped coin spinning in mid-air, the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) is still undecided as to which way it will land: benefit or harm.

Jobs lost to machines provide space for new opportunities

Isaac Parrish • April 26, 2019

With recent advancements in artificial intelligence, people are starting to worry about what this might mean for the current job market.

Biomimicry influences architecture

George Frey • April 26, 2019

In the connection between the designs of mother nature and those of humankind, designers use biomimicry, the replication of unique singularities in nature, to their advantage.

Climate in crisis; students speak out

Katie Whaley • April 26, 2019

Unlike a singularity within a black hole, carrying capacity curbs at a specific point and the human population cannot continue to grow without reaping serious consequences on the environment. The earth, in addition, has limitations on its resources and functions that humans need to survive.

Exploring online communication with Dr. Brett Johnson

Katie Whaley • April 3, 2019

Assistant professor Dr. Brett Johnson at the University of Missouri—Columbia discusses the legality of online communication in the First Amendment and with high school athletes. What do you see as...

Social media increase accountability, responsibility

Katie Whaley • March 26, 2019

In the age of the internet, instances of inappropriate behaviors hindering reputations are almost instantaneous and can have serious consequences.