Bearing News

Music is more than notes on a page

Ronel Ghidey • April 12, 2016

Author Ronel Ghidey shares his love of Frank Ocean's music.

Loathed beliefs made bearable in ‘The Other Side’

Ronel Ghidey • March 6, 2016

An interesting viewpoint on a rarely-seen part of the country, 'The Other Side' elicits understanding for the Southern communities of the United States in spite of their sometimes unappreciated culture.

‘Those Who Jump’ gives intimate look into immigration

Ronel Ghidey • March 6, 2016

'Those Who Jump' gave audiences a unique perspective into the lives of immigrants and the risks they take crossing borders, made possible by the unlikely directing prowess of About Bkar Sibide.

Eye-opening ‘Des Morts’ explores death around world

Ronel Ghidey • March 6, 2016

As part of the Neither/Nor series in the True/False Film Festival, 'Des Morts' explores the rituals around death in various countries and leaves viewers with a newfound understanding for the similarities and differences in grief.

‘Starless Dreams’ divulges truth of child inmates

Ronel Ghidey • March 5, 2016

Time and effort paint a jarring picture of reality for audiences of 'Starless Dreams', telling the story of young girls in prisons in the Middle East and the difficulties they face, both in the facilities and out.

Afghanistan struggles made real for audiences of ‘Land of the Enlightened’

Ronel Ghidey • March 5, 2016

Filmed in a country ravaged by combat, 'Land of the Enlightened' is an impressive film that shows the daily struggles of American and Afghani soldiers and of the children whose futures are changed by their war.

‘Africa Addio’ hopes dashed by movie’s bias

Ronel Ghidey • March 5, 2016

Although the movie seems promising, Africa Addio's bias and disappointing narrative creates a less-than-thrilling experience for audience members.

Meet the 2016 Courtwarming King candidates

Jenna Liu • February 23, 2016

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Gap year offers real-world experiences

Ronel Ghidey • January 9, 2016

Students learn from taking year off.

Soccer wins 1-0 despite playing a man down

Ronel Ghidey • October 23, 2015

After a red card, a close penalty shot, and playing with a man down after halftime, the Rock Bridge boys soccer team would defeat Smith-Cotton in a close, hard fought game, cranking out a win by a score...

McCullough packs Missouri Theatre with empowering speech

Ronel Ghidey • October 8, 2015

Last night the two-time Pulitzer winner came to the Missouri Theatre on 9th Street, and sold it out in the first 10 minutes. By 7 p.m. the scheduled start time, the line for McCullough wrapped around 9th...

Affirmative action policies are necessary and beneficial

Ronel Ghidey • October 8, 2015

Is America’s history color blind? The answer is no because of the constant discrimination against minorities in its history. Why are people against affirmative action, which are policies and scholarships...