Bearing News

That’s debatable: Should CPS require P.E. credits?

Multiple Authors • March 23, 2020

The requirement for physical education credits in order for high school schoolers to graduate has sparked debate about whether or not it is necessary.

CPS suspends school amid COVID-19 concerns

Anna Xu • March 17, 2020

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) won’t be in session tomorrow and won’t reopen until April 13 at the earliest; however, this 26-day cancellation may change depending on future events relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19), CPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman said in an email to faculty and staff members yesterday.

Understanding of COVID-19 outbreak varies

Multiple Authors • March 6, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and spread to the U.S., students offer their thoughts and express a lack of knowledge regaridng the virus.

Sediment flow causes water discoloration

Anna Xu • February 27, 2020

Assistant Principal Tim Baker said sediment flow discolored water from clear to yellow and misty. He said while students should avoid drinking this water, the discoloration doesn’t give any negative health effects.

Students collaborate, grow through show choir

Anna Xu • February 24, 2020

Anna Xu writes about the history of show choir and how it became a high school phenomenon. Jack Buckley, Lindsey Smith, and Director Mike Pierson comment on their performances this year at competition and future ambitions.

Two boys’ bathrooms shut down

Anna Xu • January 30, 2020

After increasing vandalism, RBHS Principal Jacob Sirna shut down two bathrooms. Listen to his reasoning and student reactions.

Affirmative Action

Anna Xu • January 10, 2020

Affirmative action is intended to level the playing field and give equal access to historically disadvantaged minorities (on the basis of race, sex, disability, etc.) in education and in the workforce. Some say it violates the Equal Protection clause of the 14th amendment.

Esports dominates regular season, prepares for districts tomorrow, Nov 23

Anna Xu • November 22, 2019

RBHS esports teams Green (varsity) and Gold (junior varsity) prepare for district playoffs after a phenomenal varsity season with a record of 8-0 and 2-6 respectively.

RBHS hires 3 building safety, security aids

Anna Xu • November 18, 2019

BHS principal Jacob Sirna sent an email to staff Nov. 10 announcing the retirement of RBHS Parking Lot Attendant Darryl Heaton after an extended period of administrative leave. In the same memo, Sirna said three Building Safety and Security Aid positions will replace Heaton.