Bearing News

Age restrictions guide youth

Rochita Ghosh • February 23, 2018

According to law, teens are not allowed to purchase cigarettes until they are 18 years old. Once they hit that milestone, they have to wait three more years until they can legally purchase alcohol. Age restrictions prevent teens from hurting themselves and others, but are they implemented to guide or restrain?

Immigration mindset outdated, needs reform

Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi • April 27, 2014

When discussing the issue of immigration, it is fairly common to hear an argument spring up comparing America to a house; if someone enters a house, wouldn't the owners want them out? In other words,...

Student View: Marijuana Legalization

Sam Mitten • February 11, 2014

Marijuana is, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the third most abused drug in America today right behind tobacco and alcohol. While two states, Colorado and Washington, have legalized...

SB 590 looks at illegal immigration in Missouri schools

Walter Wang • January 18, 2012

A new bill being discussed could have an effect on schools around the state. SB 590, which Sen. Will Kraus (R-Lee’s Summit) introduced as a companion bill to SB 473, would require schools to determine...