Bearing News

Say no to fines, yes to education

Ben Kimchi • May 7, 2019

Distracted driving is indisputably dangerous. Sending or reading a text for five seconds at 55 mph is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field blindfolded, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

The price is right: Will pay to play for my children

Katie Whaley • May 7, 2019

Why is everyone mad at Lori Laughlin? She was doing what every parent should for his or her children. What is criminal is not her behavior; rather, that she might go to prison for paving the way for Olivia Jade and that other daughter.

Safe driving calls for mirror on service road

Ann Fitzmaurice • April 26, 2019

Pulling out of RBHS’ south parking lot and onto the service road, a driver has three options: left, right and an accident.

With change in principal comes worries, advice

Katie Whaley • April 2, 2019

Every time a change happens there is cause for concern. The principal in many ways is the face of a school.

Anonymity levels the playing field of college admissions

Bailey Stover • March 21, 2019

The history of parents using gifts and famous family names to give their children a competitive edge in the college admissions process is a glaring example of how the rich stack the deck in their favor.

Anonymity levels playing field of college admissions

Bailey Stover • March 21, 2019

The history of parents using gifts and famous family names to give their children a competitive edge in the college admissions process is a glaring example of how the rich stack the deck in their favor.

Personal finance needs a follow up course

Ethan Hayes • March 3, 2019

Monetary responsibility is more than putting five out of your $20 monthly allowance, at least that’s what I learned in summer school when I took Personal Finance. It’s one of the few things I remember from that class. It’s a great course that actually gives students valuable information and real world skills that young people need in adult life. The teacher I had was knowledgeable about financing and money. I had friends around me who made the subject fun to study and participate in. To my surprise, I enjoyed the content. There was something about preparing to be a grown-up that enticed me.