Day 36

Bailey Stover • April 22, 2020

During her 36th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover had a disturbing, sickening nightmare, baked cookies, played cards and celebrated Earth Day.

on the conflict with Iran

Blake Bodendieck • January 16, 2020

Tensions rise over seas as America and Iran continue to clash. The american people are speaking out against this violence and protests are being held.

‘Us’ or ‘Them’: Finding the value of citizenship through life in different cultures

Anjali Noel Ramesh • December 2, 2019

Moving from Sri Lanka meant adapting culturally and finding my place in America, but also meant I would lose parts of my Sri Lankan heritage from lack of exposure to Sri Lankan customs. After struggling to find the balance between cultures, I soon realized that I am a citizen of the world, just as much as I am Sri Lankan and American.

People of Roots N Blues – Blake Bodendieck

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

RBHS junior Blake Bodendieck moved to Columbia during the summer and quickly became involved with Roots N Blues through the Unity project as a way to experience what the city is all about. 

Teach my history, too

Atiyah Lane • May 22, 2019

Atiyah Lane reflects on her previous educational experiences and the inadequate representation she has noticed in the teaching of African American history.

Police brutality in the United States

Jordyn Thompson • May 2, 2019

Senior Sydni Brown, who is white, was sitting in a parked car in the Stephen’s park parking lot with her boyfriend, former RBHS student Ray Warren, who is black. When a police car pulled in, they drove...

Life as a woman in America

Reece Furkin • March 31, 2019

Bearing News asked several members of RBHS' faculty and staff, "What has your life been like living as a woman in America?"  For privacy, the responses have remained anonymous.   [su_heading...

Counseling department opens Missouri Girls State applications

Ji-Sung Lee • January 19, 2019

The application process for Missouri Girls State is open to RBHS junior girls. The deadline is Jan. 25.

Brightened by the ballot

Allie Pigg • November 9, 2018

Senior Drew Morris, a politics fanatic, worked for Josh Hawley’s campaign for U.S. Senator.

In the rough

Bailey Stover • October 16, 2018

ELL students overcome cultural and language barriers to find community in foreign environments. They face racism, unfamiliar slang and unrealistic expectations, yet despite these challenges they persist and achieve long-term, lasting success.

American students should not take education for granted

Katie Whaley • September 26, 2018

Students in the United States should not take their education for granted.

American culture offers multitude of perspectives

Nikol Slatinska • April 29, 2017

American civilians talk about the defining characteristics of this nation's culture.