Bearing News

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.

Softball makes historic run to finish third at state

Camryn DeVore • November 4, 2019

The softball team and crowd forgot the holiday of ghosts and candies as they set their sights on the Class 4 State Championship.

Bruin Bear: Textbook trouble

Snowy Li • November 4, 2019

"Textbooks stink; I just use Wikipedia." "You're a terrible student."

Harvard deemed constitutional, not discriminatory against Asian Americans

Anna Xu • November 4, 2019

Nov. 1 marks the deadline for early action and decision to many universities. Among these schools is Harvard University, which offers early action and regular decision on Jan. 1. Senior Greta McNamee is applying early action to Harvard.

RBHS experiences success, hardships at Troy debate

Isaac Yontz • November 3, 2019

RBHS forensics competed in Troy Buchanan High School’s debate tournament on Nov. 2nd. The team won fourth place overall in sweepstakes and took home seven individual trophies.

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.

CPS switches substitute service, experiences shortage

Isaac Yontz • November 1, 2019

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) switched substitute teacher providers from Kelly Services to Edustaff this year. The change brought a substitute shortage as CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said Edustaff only retained 75 percent of hirees from the previous company Kelly Services. Insufficient substitute applications also contributed to the deficit.

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.

Boys’ soccer vies for ultimate prize

Will Cover • October 30, 2019

A gaggle of players congregates by one of the goals. Some rocket shots at the net; some juggle a ball using their feet; two use a ball to play basketball on an invisible hoop. The boys are preparing for the start of their postseason in the district tournament Saturday.