Bearing News

Day 42

Bailey Stover • April 28, 2020

During her 42nd day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover battled against her allergies, had two Zoom meetings, exercised and watched the rain fall.

Day 30

Bailey Stover • April 16, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 30th day of social distancing studying, taking notes for her AP Psychology class and watching Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

An open letter to high school as a second semester senior

Maddie Murphy • February 27, 2019

As I enter my eighth, and final, semester, the comradery I’ve felt is unmatched. The conversations are becoming more vulnerable. The smiles are becoming more genuine. The hugs are getting tighter. The days are becoming fewer and fewer and the nostalgia is becoming more and more.

Personal Finance Team hopes for victory this spring

Jared Geyer • February 20, 2019

There is still time to join the team, and there can be more than just one four-member team that can be active in the Challenge. For any further questions and information, Lidholm asked students to drop by her classroom.

Continuous work breaks interrupt obligations

Ann Fitzmaurice • December 29, 2016

Teens worry that their constant breaks from schoolwork will threaten their academic success.

CPS must ease restrictions on GroupMe

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • November 11, 2016

Because of CPS's wi-fi, one app that makes group communication convenient is inaccessible to students on school grounds.

New app proposed, hinders student cell phone use

Rochita Ghosh • January 28, 2016

A double-edged sword, cell phones can offer great productivity but also be very distracting. A new app has been introduced, with hopes to decrease negative phone usage.

A good night’s sleep or a good grade?

Cami Kudrna • March 25, 2015

According to studies, sleep is vital to improve studying tactics Students often asked to complete out of school assignments, such as studying for a test or quiz. Procrastination comes hand-in-hand with...

Bruin Block detracts from learning environment

Manal Salim • March 21, 2013

Thirty-one minutes, every single day, will be devoted to supporting students in their time at RBHS, according to the suggestion for Bruin Block class periods. The idea sounds appealing enough, but the...