Bearing News

Virtual learning leaves impact on mental health

Nora Crutcher-McGowan • October 8, 2020

As students adapt to new academic norms, they will also maneuver through an aspect of their lives that intertwines with academics and has implications related to learning from a distance- their mental health.

4 photographers, 1 model: Competition enhances creativity, inspires versatility

Multiple Authors • April 15, 2020

Photographers Camryn DeVore, Parker Boone, Sophia Eaton and Ana Manzano participated in a four photographers, one model competition to hone their skills.

Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment

Bailey Stover • April 10, 2020

Environmental advocates with the Missouri Coalition for the Environment and the Sierra Club express the urgent need for youth activists and political change to protect Earth's future.

FIRST Robotics regional, district competition canceled because COVID-19 health concerns

Bailey Stover • March 13, 2020

Because of COVID-19 health concerns, FIRST Robotics canceled its regional and district competitions, resulting in the Army Ants not competing this year.

More than just a pretty face: the modern battle against beauty standards

Maddie Orr • March 10, 2020

“Don’t post that picture of us until I can edit it first,” I find myself telling my friends. I need to add a filter, adjust the brightness, alter my skin tone and sometimes even whiten my teeth or soften the texture of my skin before it graces the world of social media because, for me, the way I look isn’t perfect until I completely modify my appearance. The photo isn’t good enough for the world to see. The edits will protect my self-confidence as people won’t be able to judge the lonely pimple protruding from the center of my forehead or the stray hair that catches my eye.

Splendors abound at annual March March

Sophia Eaton • March 8, 2020

True/False’s annual March March parade took place on Friday, March 6. This year's motto was "Anyone can join," encouraging all people to participate.

Tyra Wilson, junior

Sophia Eaton • February 24, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, junior Tyra Wilson answers questions regarding race in America, RBHS and how to address racism.

Deadline to purchase a yearbook approaches, noon Jan. 24

Maddie Orr • January 22, 2020

If students are interested in purchasing a yearbook for the 2019-20 school year the deadline is noon Friday, Jan. 24. Students who want to buy one need to bring $50 to room 328.

Parental relationship shapes vibrant daughter

Sophia Eaton • November 22, 2019

My parents met at a party my mom threw in graduate school. Their relationship grew, shaping who I am today and who I hope to be in the future.

Friendship, flexibility fuel fever dream photography

Sophia Eaton • September 14, 2019

After an unforeseen turn of events, photographer Sophia Eaton made the best of her new situation to capture a fever dream image of a nearby lightening storm.

Social media increase accountability, responsibility

Katie Whaley • March 26, 2019

In the age of the internet, instances of inappropriate behaviors hindering reputations are almost instantaneous and can have serious consequences.

The good, the bad and the ugly

Bailey Stover • March 26, 2019

Although today’s adolescents grew up in the age of the internet, the era of social media is more recent than teenagers may realize. Social media cannot exist without widespread online communication, making the platform a late-20th and early-21st century phenomenon.