Bearing News

Honor court looks to give students voice

Kirsten Buchanan • February 23, 2012

Instead of having administrators hand down punishments alone, seniors Syed Ejaz and Rick Flinn spent six months researching ways for students to have a say in disciplinary actions. With the help of the...

Car crashes affect teen drivers

Kirsten Buchanan • February 21, 2012

On average there are more than six million car accidents on the roads of the United States annually. Senior Kay Fischer has seen her share of these numbers; she’s been in four accidents. “I would...

Robbers target young victims

Kirsten Buchanan • February 1, 2012

Eager to finish her art project, senior Paige Bocklage opened the cabinet where she was storing her unfinished ring. She glanced at the shelves, suddenly confused. Her ring was missing. With her heart...

Positivity makes good times shine

Kirsten Buchanan • January 31, 2012

In theory, it should have been a good day. It hadn’t sounded too bad when we first heard about it. A month ago, when my church gave us the opportunity to help out at the annual “Fall Family Fun Feast,”...

Robotics team raises funds, awareness

Kirsten Buchanan • January 24, 2012

Last year the robotics team attempted its first robot and qualified for national competetion after winning the Rookie award at regionals. This year, they hope to build upon the knowledge they gained...

Human trafficking forum met Sunday

Kirsten Buchanan • January 20, 2012

The Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition, in collaboration with local youth, hosted the 2012 Forum on Freedom. The event was Sunday, Jan. 22 from 2-4 p.m. in the Columbia Public Library Friends...

TV show shines fame on truckers

Kirsten Buchanan • December 24, 2011

A trip to Midway Truck Stop, 6401 Highway 40 West, had been an average outing for owner Joe Bechtold. Located just outside of Columbia, it held a diner, gas station and antique mall, among other businesses....

The art of lying

Kirsten Buchanan • December 13, 2011

Lying in families Cringing, senior Amelia Williams runs through her options. She can tell her dad the truth – that she doesn’t want to visit him because it will caused problems between her divorced...

MU celebrates century of homecomings

Kirsten Buchanan • November 2, 2011

In 1911 only 32 years had passed since Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb. It would be another 64 years until the first personal computer and yet another 93 years until Facebook appeared. 1911, though,...

Rec soccer teams avoid pressure through fun

Kirsten Buchanan • October 27, 2011

Friendly Competition: Students compete on soccer teams created by Columbia Parks and Recreation. These teams provide a light-hearted yet competitive atmosphere. Minutes before the first half ended, junior...

Girls’ tennis wins state for second time in 2 years

Kirsten Buchanan • October 20, 2011

The girls’ tennis team went undefeated, completing their 27-0 season with a state win. They took the championship title for singles matches Oct. 20. Securing their seventh state win, RBHS beat Lafayette...

Society overly exalts death, adds to pain

Kirsten Buchanan • October 11, 2011

The first time I was told I was worth more dead, I shook it off. The second time, I rolled my eyes. By the third time, I was angry. “A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I’ll sell them for a dollar; they’re...