Bearing News

Plant more flowers to save the bees

Will Cover • May 17, 2018

[dropcap style="flat" size="3"]B[/dropcap]ees are crucial to our very existence and daily lives, but our actions are forcing the insects into extinction. The Department of Etymology at Maryland reported...

Students explore methods of gaining college credit

Ji-Ho Lee • March 11, 2016

Whether it be an exciting challenge, economic benefit or simply a head start, several RBHS students have personal motivators for receiving college credit as a high school student.

FAFSA to provide more scholarships for seniors

Nicole Schroeder • February 10, 2016

While 2016 may be the most stressful of years for the senior class, new scholarships may ease that stress for the incoming collegiate freshmen.

Marijuana legalization debate comes to Missouri

Urmilla Kuttikad • February 25, 2014

If Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, has his way, Missouri could join the ranks of Colorado and Washington in allowing recreational marijuana sales. Kelly’s bill, which he introduced one week ago, provides...

Raise in minimum wage leads to greater employment

Ross Parks • February 21, 2014

At the beginning of this year, the state of Missouri raised the federal minimum wage by 15 cents to $7.50 an hour. While aimed at a singular portion of the population, a raise is actually given to...

Rage Against the Machine

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • September 13, 2012

The weak economy has effected Americans of all walks of life. The ROCK investigated how the economy has specifically affected teenage high school students in the Sept. 2012 issue. The constant flow of...

Election 2012: Perry provides America with ‘right’ man for future

Alex Burnam • October 11, 2011

Since his inauguration in 2009, President Barack Obama, despite his good intentions, has fallen short in completing his Presidential duties. A presidency that is ineffective in satisfying American’s...