Bearing News

Adopting self care habits helps hinder mental pressure

Anjali Noel Ramesh • February 12, 2021

before I started high school, all my older friends talked about was the torment junior year would give me. Standardized testing, high level classes, extracurriculars and mountains of homework were its challenges, and tears and mental breakdowns were the outcome. Naturally, I entered freshman year with a colossal fear of the impending 11th grade.

Day 137

Bailey Stover • August 1, 2020

During her 137th day of social distancing, recent high school graduate Bailey Stover wrote letters to friends and cleaned the crafts room with her mom.

Day 125

Bailey Stover • July 20, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 125th day of social distancing watching "Cursed," listening to music, reading and watching "Chuck" with her parents.

Day 86

Bailey Stover • June 11, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 86th day of social distancing attending the first day of her online Summer Welcome for MU, napping and watching "The 100."

FOMO: an inevitable consequence of being a social butterfly

Maddie Orr • December 12, 2019

Is it possible to be in two places at once? Reasonable physics would completely disregard the idea, but teenagers often relish in the thought. Literally rather than rationally, however, one can stay so busy it feels like their in two places at one time, but only if their willing to suffer the consequences: surrendering their sanity, mental well-being and social state of mind. Often brushed aside, all of these debilitating harms are generally deemed a fear of missing out (FOMO), something I struggle with on the daily.

Students interested in joining military after high school explore options

Maddie Orr • November 6, 2019

Many students decide to go into the military after school; exploring the many different routes. There are many benefits the military offers young recruits including free tuition for most post-secondary institutions. The process is long and difficult, but rewarding in the long run.

Which grade are you at heart? Take this quiz to find out

Will Cover • October 18, 2019

We can't promise it'll be right, but we tried our best. Have some fun, find out what grade we think you are and then compare with your friends! [wp_quiz id="320008"] Did we guess your grade correctly?...

RBHS to include compost bins in waste removal system

Anjali Noel Ramesh • September 28, 2019

By the end of September, RBHS, along with Hickman High School and Battle High School, will add compost bins to their trash disposal systems. Partnering with the City of Columbia and the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District (MMSWMD), Columbia Public Schools’ (CPS) high schools will label bins separating compost from recycling and trash.