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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

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Print journalism stumbles on shift to online

Kat Sarafianos September 26, 2016

It seems the only people who read print newspapers are parents older than 45, the journalists who write in them and hipsters who like the idea that people can tell what they’re reading. Everyone else...

Photo by Cassidy Viox

RBHS should improve safety of students

The Rock and Bearing News Staff September 24, 2016

School should offer drivers' training classes during school year We all know the anger and frustration and comes from experiencing bad driving. Unfortunately, the state of Missouri doesn’t do enough...

Senior Boone Palipatana says the pledge which now required to be said everyday in public schools.

Pledge of Allegiance becomes unnecessary with new law

The Rock and Bearing News Staff September 19, 2016

art by Joanna Yu Colors of red, white and blue fly across the nation in schools, stadiums and most other public places. Representing strength, purity and justice, the flag of the United states embodies the...

Money is what makes the world go round. Our lives would be drastically different without it.

Money Buys Happiness

Ann Fitzmaurice May 25, 2016

Through songs such as Jessie J’s ‘Price Tag’ and ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ by the Beatles, it’s drilled into our minds that money can’t buy happiness. Although money itself cannot alone change...

Not Getting Paid to Play

Not Getting Paid to Play

Margaret Pingelton May 24, 2016

With the changing times, football, among other things, isn’t what it used to be. It’s still an intense sport adored by many, an American pastime and something to bond over. But one major factor is...

Give me credit or give me death

Give me credit or give me death

Ji-Sung Lee May 20, 2016

[heading]Athletes put enough time, effort into sports to earn physical education credits[/heading] Ever since I could walk, sports have been a vital part of my life. Whether it was ballet at age three,...

Media center hours insufficient

Media center hours insufficient

Abby Still May 19, 2016

One stop shop: The media center offers computers, laptops, books and a place to study, but only between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For some these hours are simply not extensive enough.  It’s 4:30 p.m....

Dont Be Trashy

Don’t Be Trashy

Christina Holt May 18, 2016

Recycling is one of the best ways to help our environment because it saves energy, conserves natural resources and prevents pollution. Many people know this, yet there is not as big of a drive to recycle...

Oh, say, can you see

Oh, say, can you see

Joy Park May 5, 2016
Instead of being able to look out at a glimpse of nature, RBHS students must spend approximately 5,000 hours a year in dim fluorescent-lighted rooms that occasionally deign to a tiny window in the corner.
Following the controversial protests that grasped the community and the country, the University of Missouri has made attempts to retain student enrollment. Many students loyalty to the local university have wavered after the controversies.

MU budget cuts threaten families

Ji-Ho Lee May 4, 2016
With a single stroke of a pen, legislators used a tattered past as justification to cut $8 million from the University of Missouri - Columbia (UMC). With a single stroke of a pen, legislators tore down families they had never even met. With one stroke, state congressmen rejected students and teachers they did not know because of a series of unfortunate events that required action.
Let kids be kids

Let kids be kids

Kennedy Grieman May 3, 2016

[heading]Graphic, explicit commercials offer inappropriate viewing for preteens[/heading] Imagine sitting down with your little sister to watch her favorite show and a scary commercial  about the latest...

Staff Editorial: Bill would cage transgender people, obstruct acceptance

Staff Editorial: Bill would cage transgender people, obstruct acceptance

SB 720 is an antiquated piece of legislation that discriminates against Missouri citizens.
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