Bearing News

Current nutrition curriculum misinforms students on health

Parker Boone • October 6, 2020

In this episode of "Unlearning" senior Parker Boone talks about misconceptions taught in nutrition curriculum. He provides possible solutions to improve nutrition lessons, and make students healthier. What...

Food for thought

Audrey Novinger • October 4, 2019

Two lunch times exist at the high school level, but athletes and students with long days prefer the later B lunch to the earlier A lunch. In addition, students prefer consistency in their schedules as opposed to different lunches that alternate.

Protein powder doesn’t promote spontaneous muscle gains

Jordan Rogers • April 2, 2018

At first glance, one might assume protein supplements are the solution to becoming fit and healthy; however, it is the myth that “protein builds muscles” that drives consumers to buy supplements, only to be disappointed that they magically didn’t build muscle overnight.

Non-dairy milks provide variety of nutrition

Grace Dorsey • November 2, 2017

Equipped with claims such as “50 percent more calcium than dairy milk,” the non-dairy possibilities present themselves as a healthy option fit for everyone.

Nutrition to play role in athletic performance

Ji-Sung Lee • April 10, 2017

With spring sports in full swing, many athletes find that staying away from sweet treats help them perform their best. Others believe that treating themselves after a good performance or game is fine as long as it is kept in moderation.

Extra weight causes extra strife in individuals, society

Grace Dorsey • April 5, 2017

An increasing waistline has recently become a matter of national concern. But as public interest grows, the very personal ramifications of having a few extra pounds still weighs heavily on the hearts of many.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Grace Vance • November 3, 2016

Still have some leftover pumpkin from the holiday season? Try out this breakfast recipe for a healthy spin on the popular dessert.

Teenagers are gone on a brunch break

Skyler Froese • April 27, 2016

French toast fondness: Sophie Froese,14, enjoys brunch with her family at the local restaurant Sofia's. [dropcap style="flat" size="4"]T[/dropcap]he Great Wall of China, elephants and a teenager’s appetite....

How to get fit and healthy this winter

Faaris Khan • December 24, 2015

With the 2015-16 winter season here and New Year 2016 right around the corner, there's no better time to begin a fitness or exercise regimen to get your dream body. Click here to find out how you can do so.

Food Truck begins cycle around high schools

Urmilla Kuttikad • November 22, 2013

The CPS food truck graced Rock Bridge’s circle drive for the first time yesterday. Though the gloomy weather and intermittent rain restricted the number of students who were willing to come out, about...

Processed foods contain potentially dangerous ingredients, pathogens

Anna Wright • October 24, 2013

Every Saturday morning at 5:30, while most teenagers are fast asleep beneath their covers, senior Zach Mefrakis is just waking up. He, his parents and his four brothers pile into their Ford F-150 and...

Bet you can’t just eat one

Manal Salim • April 19, 2013

Glancing at the pile of food before her classmates, junior Crystalyn Wyatt notices meals different from what she is used to. Mountains of rice, combined with a hefty amount of fruits and vegetables, make...