Bearing News

Sediment flow causes water discoloration

Anna Xu • February 27, 2020

Assistant Principal Tim Baker said sediment flow discolored water from clear to yellow and misty. He said while students should avoid drinking this water, the discoloration doesn’t give any negative health effects.

Social media bot targets CPS schools: ‘no viable threat’

Rochita Ghosh • February 23, 2018

A screenshot on Snapchat made a school shooting threat against CPS schools. The school district and CPD later determined it to be uncredible.

RBHS holds majority of referrals in Columbia Public Schools district

Rochita Ghosh • November 13, 2017

RBHS administrators respond to large amount of referrals in 2016-2017 school year by implementing new practices for monitoring kids outside of class.

A.L.I.C.E drills prepare student, faculty responses for real life scenarios

Ryan Choe • November 11, 2017

RBHS assistant principal Tim Baker and school resource officer Keisha Edwards explain how practicing drills keeps the students and staff safe.

Media center adapts to new technological change

Ryan Choe • September 26, 2017

With every student owning a personal laptop, discussion begins on what educational service the media center could still provide to students.

Violence exists in every age

Jadyn Lisenby • February 24, 2017

The shot of a gun, punch of a hand, cut of a knife, or even a hurtful Twitter post, can be the cause of big or small violence situations, even possible Rock Bridge. Many students of all schools are definitely...

New anti-bullying law induces felony charge

Ji-Ho Lee • February 5, 2017

A new Missouri law can result in a class E felony for students charged with causing distress through bullying.

Mental health survey allows opportunity for student help

Ann Fitzmaurice • January 25, 2017

While each RBHS student is assigned to a guidance counselor, it still can be hard to reach out to those who don’t take the initiative to discuss how they’re feeling with an adult who can help. For...

Students question inconsistent dress code policy

Katie Whaley • November 22, 2016

At RBHS, dress codes are considered more loose and free range, but students still run into problems. Here are stories accounting times students have gotten dress coded and their opinions on the matter.

Safety regulations stir discussion, procedure questioned

Ji-Ho Lee • November 3, 2016

Take a look into the world of safety drills and regulations and how they affect the school atmosphere.

LOP proves more helpful than expected

Nikol Slatinska • May 16, 2016

Students find that LOP (Loss of Privilege) is a good institution for getting schoolwork done.

‘You can’t sit here’

Alice Yu • November 8, 2015

Many students enjoy eating lunch with friends in the same place on a daily basis. This year, however, some areas were restricted, forcing students to eat lunch somewhere else.