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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

Art by Valeria Velasquez

Food surplus leads to excess waste

George Frey December 18, 2018
We rely on things such as food which can create waste.So we must ask ourselves, ‘what can we do before it’s too late to turn back?’
Art by Moy Zhong

Monopolies limit opportunity

George Frey December 14, 2018
Capitalism runs the United States. It is a system which dictates social behavior in the corporate landscape that is the American economy.
Grandes recent album cover, for her hit single.
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Moving on: The Message of ‘Thank u, next.’

George Frey December 14, 2018

On Nov. 3, Ariana Grande released her newest single, “Thank u, next,” which was a tribute to her past relationships and exes. The song was sparked by Grande’s recent break up with her former fiancee,...

Junior forward Cooper Deneke shoots a layup during practice Dec. 6. At 5:30 p.m. today, the Bruins will take on Miller Career Academy in St. Louis. Photo by George Frey.

Boys’ basketball to take on MCA

George Frey December 12, 2018
The varsity boys’ basketball team will face off against Miller Career Academy (MCA) in St. Louis.
Both foot and car traffic whizzes through the streets of downtown Columbia during the two hours of the festival.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Living Windows 2018 kick starts holiday season

George Frey December 9, 2018

Every year on Dec. 7, downtown Columbia brings in thousands of locals and tourists for the Living Windows celebration. Where the various merchants on  9th Street and Broadway showcase their quirky styles...

The flute playing Santa, aka Lamar Roberts, plays his flute under the magic tree to an adoring crowd. Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Behind the Flute

George Frey December 9, 2018

Living Windows has been a holiday tradition in Columbia for years. The celebration invites the old, young, students and tourists alike to sample local businesses and their products through their intricate...

Members from the girls basketball team play during the Green and Gold Scrimmage Nov. 13. The team will play again Nov. 15 at Ft. Zumwalt West High School. Photo by George Frey.

Green and Gold Scrimmage develops team comradery

George Frey November 14, 2018
The RBHS basketball teams opened their season at the Green and Gold Scrimmage.
IN STITCHES:
Sophomore Owen Dack wears an Eeyore onesie, and drew stitches across his face to represent the stuffed nature of the character. Theres this theory that the characters in Winnie the Pooh represent the seven deadly sins and different types of mental illnesses, and Eeyore is depression.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

The many faces of Halloween

George Frey October 31, 2018

Oct. 31. To some, it’s just an average day, but for others it is a chance for them to showcase their self expression in various forms of costumes. From mimes to Steve from Blue’s Clues, various RBHS...

Various students sit at a dining room table, complete with prop food, as a tour group passes by. The performance involved taking an actor who was put into the tour, and tying them down to a chair with them screaming.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Haunted house brings large crowds, laughter, screams

George Frey October 28, 2018

On the evening of Saturday, Oct. 27, RBHS’ Drama Club hosted its fourth annual haunted house. Along with the fall carnival taking place outside the Performing Arts Center (PAC) lobby, the haunted house...

Senior Kerrie Heath celebrating MidMo Pride back on Aug. 25 of this year. Heath adorned herself with blue, purple, and dark pink face paint. These colors come from the bisexual pride flag, which is used to represent the bi community.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

To love two

George Frey October 27, 2018

In middle school senior Kerrie Heath began to realize she was bisexual after having a crush on a girl. Since then she has been openly bisexual and has been in a same-sex relationship. “I had this sudden...

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Male societal standards, traditional gender roles damage self-esteem

George Frey October 25, 2018

When people think of beauty standards and, or body issues, they tend to think about women, and statistically that is logical. The struggles of women throughout history greatly outnumber the struggles of...

PLUCKED: Senior wide receiver Martez Manuel makes a flying catch as he receives a pass from junior quarterback Grant Hajicek. The Bruins defeated the Helias Crusaders, 52-28, Oct. 12. The game marked both the Bruins’ homecoming and ‘orange out’ game, which showed support for those suffering from leukemia. The Bruins will begin their district tournament tomorrow night. Photo by Maya Bell.

Football reaches for districts

George Frey October 25, 2018
Varsity football will take on districts Friday, Oct. 26.
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