Bearing News

Students collaborate, grow through show choir

Anna Xu • February 24, 2020

Anna Xu writes about the history of show choir and how it became a high school phenomenon. Jack Buckley, Lindsey Smith, and Director Mike Pierson comment on their performances this year at competition and future ambitions.

Theater tech classes finalize sets and props for upcoming play

Anna Xu • February 19, 2020

The play occurs Feb. 20-22 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Art Center of RBHS. There are many components to the stage that must be completed for a successful show, theater tech teacher Newton Crosby said. What...

19 under 19

Multiple Authors • April 29, 2019

Hidden among RBHS' 1,934 students are innovators, leaders and trailblazers. 19 under 19 brings 19 of these impactful lives to light.

‘Liked,’ not loved

Anna Xu • March 26, 2019

From photoshopping pictures to surgically changing appearance, adolescents spend both time and money in an attempt to mask their physical insecurities, whether it is to have clear skin, full lips or a small nose.

A pill-popping pandemic

Anna Xu • February 27, 2019

Although people might not be able to fully verbalize the pain they are in, the physical signs are clear. They could writhe in their beds, moan in agony. Even the stoic cannot help the occasional grimace.

Global Village celebrates RBHS cultures

Multiple Authors • February 22, 2019

Columbia Public Schools ranks fifth in diversity out of all Missouri school districts, according to niche.com. In celebration of the district’s cultures, RBHS hosts an annual Global Village week. Starting...

Finding the fire

Anna Xu • October 16, 2018

Through years of practice, senior Henry Huang became a nationally recognized musician, loosing and rediscovering his passion along the way.