Bearing News

Day 141

Bailey Stover • August 5, 2020

During her 141st day of social distancing, recent RBHS graduate Bailey Stover visited the MU campus, got a new debit card and applied for a credit card.

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 College to build new quad on campus

Ji-Ho Lee • February 19, 2016

Many RBHS students value a college's campus as they select their next school. Columbia College recently introduced a construction project to help create a better campus atmosphere.

Iconic statue of celebrated president kindles bold criticism

Rochita Ghosh • November 1, 2015

Thomas Jefferson: third president of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence, founding father. Slave owner, alleged rapist. Some of these labels are why some University of Missouri...

Sophomores banned from leaving school campus

Caylea Ray • September 21, 2015

What makes RBHS diverse from other high schools in Columbia is that RBHS has always been known for our motto: freedom with responsibility. For years, seniors and juniors have had the upper...

Addition of on-campus Wal-Mart displeases community

George Sarafianos • December 10, 2013

In the month of July, Wal-Mart announced it would be partnering with Columbia Realtor Travis Mcgee, owner of The Lofts at 308 9th St. to launch an on-campus Walmart at The University of Missouri- Columbia....

District survey puts option of open-campus lunch in jeopardy

Kaitlyn Marsh • November 30, 2012

While RBHS has never experienced a problem with having open campus lunch shifts, parents raised a concern regarding the new influx of incoming freshman in 2013. Taking into account these new bodies will...