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School musical Urinetown opens for public

School musical ‘Urinetown’ opens for public

Urmilla Kuttikad November 8, 2012

  As soon as the fleeting days of summer folded into biting fall ones, the cast of "Urinetown", Rock Bridge’s fall musical, began rehearsal. After a grueling month of long hours spent learning...

Media violence aims to fight real-world aggression

Media violence aims to fight real-world aggression

Jake Alden October 29, 2012

Widely regarded as some of the most graphic and brutally violent moments in cinematic history, the first 27 minutes of Steven Spielberg’s academy-award winning war epic “Saving Private Ryan” depict...

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‘Existence’ shatters creative boundaries, provokes thought

Lauren Puckett October 21, 2012

There is something haunting, twisted and yet achingly beautiful about “Existence.” The film, shot on the coast of New Zealand, is not only visually gorgeous, but physically chilling. For the first...

Style of the Week: Alyssa Jennings

Style of the Week: Alyssa Jennings

Lauren Puckett October 16, 2012

As Bearing News staff member Ashleigh Atasoy and I roamed the halls earlier this afternoon, we stumbled upon the idea of a "Style of the Week," where we showcased Rock Bridge students with interesting...

Orchestra members prepare for fall concert

Lauren Puckett October 16, 2012

  Students passing through the music wing over the next few days may recognize the sounds of RBHS’ orchestra, preparing for their first concert of the year. The concert will take place on Tuesday,...

‘Argo’ delivers intimate, accurate retelling of events

Jake Alden October 14, 2012

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Ben Affleck's Argo might be one of the most historically accurate films I've ever seen. It's also an exceptionally delicious cake — metaphorically speaking,...

‘Halcyon’ impresses with unique style

Lauren Puckett October 11, 2012

Halcyon  is an acquired taste. I listened to Ellie Goulding’s second studio album for the first time with skepticism, melting into intrigue. The second time through, I found myself enjoying every track,...

Sequel ‘Taken 2’ lives up to hype

Brittany Cornelison October 11, 2012

  Image used under fair use doctrineWhen people talk of movie sequels, I tend to hear a lot of the same: “the first movie’s always best” or “there’s no way they can out do the first one.” And,...

‘#3’ disappoints, obscures band’s true talent

Lauren Puckett October 10, 2012

It’s sad to watch a good band break away from its roots and then blow away in the wind. Some artists can make the transition with minimal damage — maybe even with exciting results. Unfortunately,...

Black Mesa: Source achieves goal

Atreyo Ghosh October 2, 2012

Note: The Half-Life series, and thus Black Mesa: Source, is rated M for Mature. I choose video games the same way I pick books. Neither forms of storytelling hold much value to me if they lack a good...

Avett Brothers dazzle crowd with performance

Anna Wright September 30, 2012

Beneath the elaborate cathedral ceiling of the Fabulous Fox Theater, the soulful strum of a banjo echoes through the air, accompanied by a voice like liquid gold. The audience erupts in a wave of howls...

Boys Like Girls delivers at the Blue Note

Stazi Prost September 30, 2012

Just like their opening number song, the band of Boys Like Girls led their fans into "The Great Escape” of pop rock music. Clad in sleeveless shirts showing off countless tattoos and styled with shaggy...

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