Bearing News

District plans to use snow days despite possibility of continued virtual learning

Nora Crutcher-McGowan • November 25, 2020

A statement in the Nov. 22 RBHS communication newsletter revealed Columbia Public Schools (CPS) would continue using snow days as winter approaches, despite continued virtual learning and the possibility of its extension into the second semester.

10 things to do while you’re bored on a snow day

Devin Hall • December 17, 2019

Tired of watching the snow fall? Here are some tips on how to make time fly.

Bruin Bear: Showtime Shenanigans

Snowy Li • December 14, 2019

Bruin Bear experiences shenanigans due to inclement weather, days of school not in session and lots of snow.

A night at the masquerade: True/False Jubilee

Will Napier • March 5, 2019

The True/False Film Festival kicked off with the Jubilee held at The Missouri Theatre Feb. 28, 2019.

A snapshot of Courtwarming ‘Snow Day’

Allie Pigg • February 13, 2019

Today, Wednesday, Feb. 13, was the third day of Courtwarming. Students and teachers represented the day's theme, 'Snow Day,' in bundling up for a day on the slopes or coming cozy in pajamas. Tomorrow's...

on Courtwarming dress-up days

Ji-Sung Lee • February 11, 2019

Students voice their opinion on Courtwarming week and the dress-up day themes.

School cancellation stirs worry concerning finals

Rochita Ghosh • December 18, 2016

Due to inclement weather, Columbia Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, Dec. 19, creating worry among students who have yet to take their finals.

Routines complicated by snow days

Manal Salim • March 5, 2013

[dropcap style="2" size="3"]M[/dropcap]More than a foot of snow fell last week in Columbia as storms Rocky and Q stopped all motion throughout the city. Roads were shut down after dozens of wrecks occurred....

Winter storm causes power outages

Atreyo Ghosh • February 26, 2013

While the snowfall today, Feb. 26, has brought a snow day to students in Columbia Public Schools, the snow was not content with merely putting students out of school. The snow storm, which has prompted CPS to cancel school for Wednesday, Feb. 27, as well, knocked down a number of power lines across Columbia according to news network KOMU. As a result, a number of students are without power or internet. This is a potential problem for students, such as sophomore Stephanie LeBlanc, who take online classes or rely on online resources for their classes.

Snow causes parking lot jam

Daphne Yu • February 25, 2013

The snow storm that hit mid-Missouri last Thursday not only resulted in an unplanned, four-day weekend, but it is still affecting RBHS students as they return to school. Snow still fills both the north...