Bearing News

Reading rehabilitation: A journey back to books

Sarah Ding • March 18, 2021

The books were my safe haven, my obsession, my hobby ⁠— in fact, the books defined most of the positive pieces of my elementary school experience.

Day 127

Bailey Stover • July 22, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 127th day of social distancing reading, watching Netflix and spending time with her grandpa watching Comet NEOWISE.

Day 72

Bailey Stover • May 28, 2020

During her 72nd day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover spoke with the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at MU and watched television.

The memoir and the videos had me thinking about everything going on in my life at the moment, so I wrote in my bullet journal. Fear marked today’s entry as I wrote about how scary the coronavirus situation in America has gotten and how I never fully realized it’s a life-and-death situation for some.

Day 5

Bailey Stover • March 22, 2020

During her fifth day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover finishes her third book in 72 hours and watches a surprising spring break snow shower.

Library offers students free coffee for reading

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • February 11, 2019

he RBHS media center is challenging students to read a “latte” this February. For every book they check out from the library, students get their name added to a drawing to win a $5 gift card for the...

30-day challenge: journey toward self-improvement

Katie Whaley • January 28, 2019

For the next 30 days, I will try to go on my phone less, read more and use a planner.

Q&A: Librarians on their favorite books

Nikol Slatinska • February 8, 2018

Book experts elaborate on their favorite reads and share suggestions for students.

Changes applied to standardized testing

Jenna Liu • October 7, 2015

In the last few months, major testing companies have made significant changes to their standardized exams. With PSAT, SAT and ACT testing dates just around the corner, such modifications may have sizeable...

Exposure to literature provides comprehensive education

Manal Salim • December 28, 2013

Without the pressure of school, homework and exams bearing in my mind, this winter break has allowed me to ease back into enjoying the activities I love most. Within these past five days of freedom, I...

Student’s struggle with reading teaches tenacious self-dicipline

Hope Smith • May 21, 2013

I’ve always detested reading. Even in elementary school, I remember hating trips to the school library because the teachers always made us check out a book, which just sat on my kitchen counter until...

Reading provides needed escape from reality

Afsah Khan • April 26, 2013

When our Spring Break turned into Winter Break Part Two, I realized that spending the entire week watching television wasn't the best idea. So I turned towards my bookshelf, which was overflowing with...