The debate over air pollution
Smoke rises from those tall, cylindrical beasts, filling the air with swirls of mercury, lead, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide.
Editorials
Editorials offer readers of Bearing News the opinions and arguments of Bearing News’ staff writers. The subjects of these opinions may range from nationally controversially to locally impactful topics, and are written with the goal of informing and inspiring the public. Each editorial is read by the editorial board, the co-editors-in-chief and the adviser, of Bearing News before publication.
Say no to fines, yes to education
Distracted driving is indisputably dangerous. Sending or reading a text for five seconds at 55 mph is the equivalent of driving the length of a
The price is right: Will pay to play for my children
Why is everyone mad at Lori Laughlin? She was doing what every parent should for his or her children. What is criminal is not her
Anonymity levels the playing field of college admissions
The history of parents using gifts and famous family names to give their children a competitive edge in the college admissions process is a glaring
Safe driving calls for mirror on service road
Pulling out of RBHS’ south parking lot and onto the service road, a driver has three options: left, right and an accident.
Americans need linguistic diversity
Language. The essence of humanity and arguably what sets us apart from animals. The many different facets of language--speaking, writing and reading--are vital to most
Be prudent when posting
As homey and comfortable as social media feels to teenagers, adolescents should be aware of the implications of their future posts.
Public transit legislation problematic for student transportation
Missouri House Bill 606 would modify existing student transportation systems by having some CPS students ride city buses to school.
With change in principal comes worries, advice
Every time a change happens there is cause for concern. The principal in many ways is the face of a school.
Personal finance needs a follow up course
Monetary responsibility is more than putting five out of your $20 monthly allowance, at least that’s what I learned in summer school when I took