Bearing News

House Bill 269 allows Bible literacy in schools

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • April 26, 2019

Missouri is one of six states to push for Bible literacy in schools this year. Missouri House (HB) Bill 267, written by Republican State Rep. Ben Baker of Missouri’s 160th District, would give schools permission to teach elective classes on the Hebrew Scriptures, as well as the Old and New Testament of the Bible in the context of “contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory and public policy,” according to the bill text.

Junior class of AVID tours Maryville University

Atiyah Lane • March 7, 2019

The junior class of RBHS’s Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) took a trip to tour Maryville University in Saint Louis, Mo.

Class enrollment deadlines approach for next school year

Jared Geyer • January 16, 2019

Counselors distributed class enrollment forms to studies classes this week.

Clubs, sports create additional school absences

Ji-Sung Lee • October 23, 2018

With an abundance of clubs and sports filling student schedules, achieving perfect attendance can be difficult for those managing multiple extracurricular activities.

Work for it, success in the classroom dependent on effort

Ann Fitzmaurice • April 3, 2018

Whether students complete their assignments is dependent on their work ethic.

Class participation varies on students

Emily Oba • March 21, 2018

Some students hesitate to raise their hand because of fear of answering wrong or being unable to provide a response.

Student help desk to come to Columbia Public Schools

Grace Dorsey • December 20, 2017

In an upcoming program, students will act as the first-level technology help within each school’s media center. The option will count as a .5 elective credit.

Psychology teaches life skills, creates connections

Jordyn Thompson • November 4, 2017

A psychology class has the ability to give individuals insight into the complexities of the political and social world.

Teachers discuss best approach on politics in class

Cassidy Viox • April 28, 2017

From openly discussing their political opinions to leaving an open discussion between students, different educators don't always have the same views on politics' place in the classroom.

Activities ostracize low-income students

Skyler Froese • April 28, 2017

Learn how expensive high school rite-of-passages like prom demean students who don't have as much money as others.

Senior Skip Day offers a day of relaxation despite consequences

Cassidy Viox • April 18, 2017

The American rapper Mac Miller recites, “Supposed to be in class, but I ain’t going. Let’s chill on the couch, see what’s on the telly,” in his song “Senior Skip Day.” For many RBHS seniors,...

Breaks in class allow students to thrive

Emily Oba • February 19, 2017

Doodling and being on phones during class is considered a distraction to some teachers. But for some students it something that improves their learning.