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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

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Different learning styles affect classroom success

Nicole Schroeder October 8, 2015

When going online to his website, students in James Meyer's humanities class have access to much more than just a repetition of the day's PowerPoint presentation. Knowing the wide variety of students and...

Feature photo by Kate Byars

Summer jobs bring opportunities to students

Kate Byars May 30, 2014

Although movies often portray summer vacation as two lazy months of sun-soaked freedom from the trials and tribulations of the school year, many teenagers are abandoning this idea for a more practical...

Freshman Perspective on Cell Phones in Class

Freshman Perspective on Cell Phones in Class

Paige Rapisarda May 23, 2014

Cell phones have become a large part of the persona of the modern teenager. Teens  can't seem to get enough of their mobile devices! 78% of all teens have a cell phone, half of those being smartphones,...

Source: 210 RBHS students were asked which they preferred: school, sleep, or social life. Infographic by Sean Garfias and Caylea Erickson.

School, sleep, or social life: a student’s dilemma

Nicole Schroeder May 21, 2014

  [dropcap size="5"]N[/dropcap]o one quite knows where the phrase, “school, sleep, or social life: pick two,” was created when talking about college, but many believe it applies to high school...

Students explore future career options by listening to guest speakers from their prospective professions. Photo by Amy Blevins.

Seniors say goodbye

Abby Kempf May 19, 2014

As seniors leave RBHS they are looking onto many obstacles, tackling college decisions, fretting over sky-high tuitions, and deciding what career they wish to pursue. The RBHS family has helped students...

Student view: North Korea and Dennis Rodman

Student view: North Korea and Dennis Rodman

Sam Mitten January 14, 2014

Whether it be his multi-colored hair and hairstyles he donned on a multitude of occasions or his famous red carpet masquerades such as when he wore a wedding dress in May of 1996 to promote his autobiography,...

Hobbit fandom prepares for second film in trilogy

Hobbit fandom prepares for second film in trilogy

Urmilla Kuttikad December 12, 2013

Last year, on the day The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey came out, the school was teeming with hobbits - and even a few Bilbo Baggins of its own. There were antiquated costumes and gleaming Rings on necklaces...

Scandals lead to ruined careers for celebrities, exception being singers

Scandals lead to ruined careers for celebrities, exception being singers

Brittany Cornelison October 7, 2013

From Britney Spears’ breakdown and Charlie Sheen’s much publicized ranting to Tiger Woods’ infidelity and Martha Stewart’s jail time; scandals are publicized and whether or not people keep...

Columbia-based band Norm Ruebling inspires with music

Columbia-based band Norm Ruebling inspires with music

Molly Mehle October 6, 2013

Music is an important part of life for many people. Norm Ruebling, a Columbia local, has been interested in music for years now and has put his talent to use. Not only does he share his music with Columbia,...

Prom participants line up for the Cupid Shuffle, trying to stay off of each others toes in the process. Donning their dresses and clutching their purses and phones, they all focus on performing the right moves.
Photo by Renata Williams.

Students express distaste with change

Lauren Jamison May 21, 2013

Inconvenient prom date throws a wrench in prom experience  Curly hair, lots of pictures and a room full of dancing, prom took place last Friday night, May 10, at Stephen’s College. Some think that finding...

Inside Booches lies a nostalgic atmosphere of a bygone time unaffected by the contemporary style of modern day restauraunts.The sound of billiards echoes in the background while silent sports games are played out across the bar’s TVs.
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Booches preserves local identity

Blake Becker March 11, 2013

Nestled in the middle of 9th Street Columbia lies a burger joint-pool hall acclaimed by locals and magazines as one of the best restaurants in the United States. Booches’ first owner, Paul Blucher Venable,...

British artists invade American music charts

British artists invade American music charts

Alyssa Piecko September 10, 2012

As she stood, singing along to the songs sung by the U.K. boy band One Direction, junior Whitney Cravens felt that her night was made when Harry Styles, one of the singers, waved at her. The moment was...

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