Bearing News

Mental illness shouldn’t be self-diagnosed

Elad Gov-Ari • May 6, 2018

Mental illnesses like OCD and depression are often taken lightly, belittling the constant battle those afflicted fight with.

Doctors overprescribe drugs, feed epidemic

Elad Gov-Ari • May 3, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explains that the term “opioid” covers a variety of controlled substances that possess pain-reducing properties. The more common variations of the drugs are the schedule 1 drug Heroin, prescription drug Oxycodone and a synthetic variant, Fentanyl.

Principal Rukstad seeks way to encourage sobriety

Elad Gov-Ari • February 28, 2018

CPS, schoolboard and principal Rukstad look to using breathalyzers at courtwarming dance.

Boys’ basketball to go up against Rockhurst Hawklets

Elad Gov-Ari • February 15, 2018

With districts in the near future, the boys' basketball team gears up to face the Rockhurst Hawklets.

City Lights raises money for the Children’s Grove in charity benefit

Elad Gov-Ari • February 1, 2018

Show choir ensemble City Lights hosted a charity benefit for Children's Grove, a local suicide prevention charity.

Celebrating B.B King

Elad Gov-Ari • February 1, 2018

“Blues Boy” (B.B) King is, was and always will be the face of the blues. As we begin our celebration this month of African American achievement, we can peer into the change King brought to the notions...

Teacher testimonials aim to deter students from substance abuse

Elad Gov-Ari • February 1, 2018

Teachers share their experiences in order to lower drinking rates at school events.

Student brings weapon to advisory; ‘no threat made’

Elad Gov-Ari • January 31, 2018

A 14-year-old student brought a weapon to school Monday. “I can confirm that we had a weapons incident [Monday],” Dr. Tim Baker, assistant principal, said. “No threat was made. It was a simple possession, and it was a juvenile, which means I can’t expand on any information.”