Bearing News

Empathy, practicality dictate problem-solving

Ann Fitzmaurice • April 10, 2018

When the news of the Parkland shooting broke, a swarm of support came rushing through social media. Some took to Twitter, expressing how such a tragedy should not have happened once again in the United States. Others brought their sympathy to Instagram, sending their thoughts to the victims and their families.

Students walk out of class with solidarity for Parkland victims

Emily Oba • March 14, 2018

At 10:00 a.m. students who chose to, walked out of their classes and gathered outside the front entrance. Those who participated in the 17 minute walkout did so in order to support Parkland Fl. victims.

‘Mon Amour, Mon Ami’ fails to deliver impactful story

Ann Fitzmaurice • March 3, 2018

Honestly, I have no idea what went on in Mon Amour, Mon Ami. At first I thought it was a forbidden love story in which borders separated the two main characters. Then, I thought it was a fake love story...

Sophomores to screen documentary ‘Won’t you be my Neighbor’

Ann Fitzmaurice • March 2, 2018

On the second day of Columbia's annual True False film festival, all RBHS sophomores will travel to downtown Columbia to watch "Won't you be my Neighbour."

Celebrating Booker T. Washington

Maddie Murphy • February 27, 2018

As a child born into slavery in Virginia in the mid 1850s, Booker T. Washington put himself through school, with very little support from friends, and became a teacher after the Civil War.

Age restrictions guide youth

Rochita Ghosh • February 23, 2018

According to law, teens are not allowed to purchase cigarettes until they are 18 years old. Once they hit that milestone, they have to wait three more years until they can legally purchase alcohol. Age restrictions prevent teens from hurting themselves and others, but are they implemented to guide or restrain?

Celebrating Sojourner Truth

Ann Fitzmaurice • February 2, 2018

Through her speech on May 28-29, 1851, abolitionist Sojourner Truth made history and spoke as a figurehead for women of color and slaves across the United States.

on the flu outbreak

Ann Fitzmaurice • January 25, 2018

The 2018 flu outbreak is the most widespread since record began 13 years ago. With the diagnosis and death rate high and rising, RBHS students and staff reflect on how they have tried to prevent the flu this season.

‘The Resident’ leaves viewers brain dead

Bailey Stover • January 24, 2018

FOX Network’s latest medical drama, The Resident, is the most recent critical patient to enter into the genre of white lab coats, stethoscopes and sleep deprived medical personnel racing around yelling...

US values shift from insights, generations

Katie Whaley • January 22, 2018

When children reach the age of two years old, they begin to experience moral emotions, or feelings prompted by right and wrong, according to the American Psychological Association. As they continue through...

Cheating hurts integrity

Ji-Sung Lee • January 22, 2018

The feeling is all too familiar. As the teacher hands out the exam, students fidget in their seats, crack their knuckles and glance around. They hope their peers look just as nervous as they do. It’s...

Conformity causes lack of individuality

Emily Oba • January 22, 2018

While it is natural to want to conform to a group, there are people who are more likely to resist this peer pressure and those who give in. Junior Anusha Mishra considers herself to be the former. Self...