Bearing News

Boys’ tennis faces new challenge

Ryan Choe • March 29, 2020

The RBHS boys tennis team prepares for their new season after losing all six of their varsity members and look to defend their state title.

Archery club targets more involvement

Ryan Choe • March 25, 2020

RBHS has multiple sports and clubs, including an archery club. Ryan Choe covers how the club started and how it works by interviewing members of the group.

Local places of worship cancel, adjust services

Ryan Choe • March 23, 2020

At least 25 places of worship in Columbia, MO announced on their online websites that they postponed services due to the health and safety concerns stemming from COVID-19.

COVID-19 halts multiple sports seasons

Ryan Choe • March 18, 2020

The Missouri State High School Activities Association canceled the remainder of the Class 4 and Class 5 state basketball tournaments and suspended the spring sports season through April 12.

McGinty to replace Egan as athletic director, assistant principal

Ryan Choe • March 14, 2020

On July 1, 2020, Michael McGinty will replace David Egan as the RBHS athletic director and assistant principal. Egan will become the new Columbia Public Schools athletic director.

Freshmen standouts highlight fall season

Ryan Choe • December 20, 2019

Ryan Choe recaps the performances of the freshmen athletes from fall season athletics. Notable accomplishments come from Carolyn Ford and Ella Swindle.

Rainfall effects reveal damp outlook

Ryan Choe • December 9, 2019

Ryan Choe details the causes of rainfall issues, including floods and droughts, and the effect on the local, national and statewide communities.

Boys’ soccer falls in district championship bid

Ryan Choe • November 12, 2019

With the Class 4 District 9 championship and a ticket to the Class 4 sectional game on the line, the boys’ soccer team (21-4) faced Jefferson City High School (JCHS) Nov. 7 at Battle High School. In the end, JCHS player Lucas Godon scored the winning kick to send the Jays to the Class 4 sectional, ending the game 2-1.

Boys’ soccer victorious in district semifinal match against Hickman

Ryan Choe • November 7, 2019

With a record of 20-4 heading into the district semifinal match Nov. 5, the boys’ soccer team exuded confidence. After winning eight of their last 10 regular season games, the Bruins delivered in the class 4 district 9 semifinal match and came out the victors against local rival Hickman High School (HHS) with a score of 1-0. The Bruins gained their third win against HHS, having already won the teams’ two regular season meetings. The Bruins will play against Jefferson City High School (JCHS) 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at Battle High School for the district championship.

Girls’ tennis takes top five finishes in individual state tournaments

Ryan Choe • October 27, 2019

After losing a closely contested team match in the state quarterfinals against St. Teresa’s Academy, 4-5, Oct. 19, the girls’ tennis team hoped to capture two titles for the singles tournament and doubles tournament in the Class 2 individual state championships.

Changes to parking lot system create controversy among students, parents

Multiple Authors • October 11, 2019

New changes require students to park in the north parking lot Story by Ryan Choe At the beginning of the 2019-20 school year, administration implemented a new parking system for students and faculty under...

QB focus: faith, family, football

Ryan Choe • October 8, 2019

Growing up, senior Grant Hajicek attended various Mizzou sporting events. The joy of these games inspired him to participate in athletics, so he quickly signed up to play football, basketball and baseball.