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First Amendment freedoms facilitate proactive conversations, progress

Anjali Noel Ramesh • November 6, 2019

Students utilize their First Amendment freedoms to generate change in their communities, using their voices to promote positive progress.

Affirmative action proves vital for diversity

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • November 4, 2019

While opponents of affirmative action say it decreases equity because of higher standards put on some racial groups, it is imperative that colleges consider race in their admissions to ensure diversity. Race should, however, play a reduced role in acceptance, and instead be a way to understand an applicant in a holistic context.

Columbia feels the Burn(ey)

Devin Hall • November 4, 2019

The Burney Sisters are a local band that plays folk music. Despite their skill, these two young women aren’t even high school students yet. Only 11 years old, Emma Burney says she plays several instruments,...

Bruins drop district quarterfinal game to Blue Springs

Elliot Bachrach • November 2, 2019

Down 17-10 late in the fourth quarter, the Bruins were in dire need of a touchdown. Senior quarterback Grant Hajicek took the snap and danced from foot to foot, scanning down the field for receivers with golden helmets and white jerseys. He saw senior running back Miles Cheatum running a wheel route.

Volleyball falls to Hickman in districts, ends season looking toward the future

Anjali Noel Ramesh • October 31, 2019

In a tight match at Warrenton High School, the girls’ volleyball team fell to Hickman High School during the second round of the district tournament Wednesday despite ousting them a few weeks prior. With the score 0-2, 15-25 in the first set and 22-25 in the second, the Bruins’ season ends after a 24-11-1 overall record.The team had an accomplished season, as this year was the first primarily successful season since 2014.

Boys’ and Girls’ tennis teams to be inducted in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Anjali Noel Ramesh • October 31, 2019

Columbia high school sports history will be made on the afternoon of the first Sunday in November, Nov. 3. The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will induct the RBHS girls' and boys' tennis teams into its exhibits, a first for any Columbia Public Schools' sports program,

Students retell haunting tales

Devin Hall • October 30, 2019

Three students retell their ghostly tales, which include a terrifying tapping, an potential phantom and mysterious scratching.

Halloween makeup how-to provides explanations, inspiration

sophie froese • October 29, 2019

Sophie Froese demonstrates a step-by-step tutorial for three scary looks just in time for Halloween. Her first look is a broken pencil with fake blood; her second design shows a face dripping with blood, and her final creation is a shining skeletal make-up mask.

Historic facts disprove Halloween myths

Amira McKee • October 29, 2019

Halloween, a holiday associated with superstition, religion and frightening images, stems from the complexities of myths, facts and mysteries as it has evolved over time.

Depression does not condemn you

Turner DeArmond • October 28, 2019

For most of my life, I believed I was just like the kids around me. Maybe I was a little more sensitive and a little more emotional than my peers, but I thought that was just my personality. I had days riddled with bad temper and unhappiness, but everyone has hard times, right?

Football loses regular-season finale heading into district tournament

William Yoo • October 27, 2019

After a proud 7-0 conclusion to the first quarter, the Bruins soon lost their competitive edge against Francis Howell High School after an intense three quarters. Despite forcing multiple turnovers, the offense was slow to start, making touchdowns harder to put on the board; Francis Howell managed to pull through with a 7-14 win. The Bruins, with a record of 3-6, are scheduled to play their first district game on Friday, Nov. 1, opponent TBD.

Stay in the present

Olivia Peters • October 24, 2019

The constant stresses and anxieties of everyday life leaves people forgetful and constantly worried, along with the outside pressures of family we are left trying to "stay in the present"