Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning

Maddie Orr • April 8, 2020

RBHS students describe how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their work hours and income, as well as how it is changing their role in the workforce.

Modern-day suffragettes continue historical legacy

Maddie Orr • March 24, 2020

Bearing News celebrates the 100th year American women have had the right to vote during Women's History Month. Read Maddie Orr's story on the significance of women's rights and how modern-day female activists continue the legacy of the women who started the fight.

Breaking down gender barriers in male dominated sports

Maddie Orr • March 18, 2020

In celebration of Women's History Month, female athletes reflect on their experiences and share what factors have influenced them in competing in male dominated sports.

Why don’t we talk about sex?

Maddie Orr • February 13, 2020

When esteemed author E.L. James illustrated the extremely provocative sex scenes that appeared throughout her novels, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy snatched her audiences’ attention. As a result, Jo Henry, director of Bowker Market Research, said nearly one in five adult fiction books purchased by women in June 2012 were from the series. 

Graduation dress codes unify class

Maddie Orr • January 20, 2020

A sea of green stands alone against the dark background of the University of Missouri — Columbia’s basketball arena. Hundreds of anxious yet excited teenagers adorned in matching caps and gowns await...

No-cut sports allow for more inclusion

Maddie Orr • January 8, 2020

RBHS has 12 athletic programs, with some having tryouts to construct the final roster and others having no cuts. Maddie Orr covers the case for both sides.

Planting her feet: woman advocates for wildlife sanctuary

Multiple Authors • November 7, 2019

Sutu Forte, a nature activist in Columbia, Mo., conducted a tree sit for eight days in protest of a new trail that would destroy a wildlife sanctuary her organization, It's Our Wild Nature, swore to protect. The city began construction on Monday and peacefully removed Forte from the tree on Tuesday.

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.

Girls’ golf finishes fourth at state, noteworthy feat in RBHS athletics

Maddie Orr • October 28, 2019

Girls' golf shot a total score of 360 on the first day, battling extreme win and cold, then came back to shave 24 strokes on day two for a total score of 696, narrowly missing a third-place finish by three strokes. The championship took place at Silo Ridge Country Club in Bolivar, Mo.

ACL tears wreak havoc on sports’ seasons

Maddie Orr • September 30, 2019

There has been a steady rise in the amount of students tearing their ACL due to high school athletics. Student athletes can utilize season preparedness techniques in order to stay fit throughout their seasons and lower their risk of injury.