The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

Modern country music badly protrays midwestern culture

Jake Alden May 25, 2012

I do not like modern country music. Not at all. I listen to a pretty diverse range of music genres but I’ve never been able to enjoy the likes of Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney or Miranda Lambert, and I...

Responsibility proves downside of growing up

Maria Kalaitzandonakes May 25, 2012

For as long as I can remember, I could not wait to grow up. Being a kid was fun, but being an adult was extravagant. Adults could do whatever they pleased. They didn’t have to ask permission, and could...

Teenager battles inner desire to taste perfection

Anna Wright May 25, 2012

I stood bare-skinned in front of the streaked bathroom mirror, staring fixedly at the chilling reflection before me. My brittle yellow nails traced gently up and down my jutting ribcage, playing a silent,...

Kindness helps humans change

Abbie Powers May 24, 2012

With hair damp from rain and spirits trampled by life, the sincere concern of a friend caring for my well-being, three words, "how are you?" left me with a refreshing sense of hope and warmth. The words...

Unbalanced support creates division among activities

Brittany Cornelison May 11, 2012

“Rock Bridge high! Rock Bridge low! Rock Bridge rocks wherever they go!” It tailors to the status quo that high school sport teams get high praise when it comes to student enthusiasm. Students file...

Warning: Rated R

Jacqueline LeBlanc May 10, 2012

Film rating system proves unhelpful, bias On a Saturday night, my sister and I lay across my floor, eating popcorn, looking for something to watch.  Eventually, we stumbled upon Tom Six’s horror film,...

Leaders let down club participants (yb photo of stuco/student coalition)

Daphne Yu May 10, 2012

First-year students start their RBHS career as energetic, excited little sophomores. They have an unquenchable desire to get involved in the activities they’ve heard so much about. After being at the...

Animal testing benefits all, PETA oversteps boundaries

Jack Schoelz May 8, 2012

In March 2012, the pro-animal rights group Stop UBC Animal Cruelty accused the University of British Columbia of performing unethical and cruel experiments on animals. The organization joined People...

It’s not all about you

Alex Burnam May 5, 2012

I recently attended my final assembly as a Bruin, the annual Flashback assembly. Nostalgia ruled the affair. I sat in rapt attention as my peers were honored for their achievements throughout their high...

Experience in China shows value of elders, time

Experience in China shows value of elders, time

Adam Schoelz May 4, 2012

There is a certain flavor to Beijing, China, a taste in the air, that is wrought with age. Granted, it’s also wrought with smog and cigarette smoke — smoking is far more common in China than here,...

Remembering the power of our voice

Remembering the power of our voice

Shannon Freese May 4, 2012

I’m going to miss you guys. I’m going to miss pulling out in front of you in the parking lot. I’m going to miss awkwardly saying hi to you in the hallways. I’m going to miss weaving through you...

Techonology continues to grow as distraction for current generation

Jude El Buri May 3, 2012

As I sit on the couch, staring at the blank white computer screen, waiting for a thesis to pop magically into my head, I see a small square of light appear in my peripheral. I look over to see the blue...

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