Bearing News

Bruin bear had a great fall

Devin Hall • November 2, 2020

In the first Bruin Bear comic of the school year, Barnky enjoys the fall season with their partner by carving pumpkins, watching movies, and spending time outdoors. Just because covid has made it harder...

City Council discusses COVID-19, community stakeholders, chokeholds

Shruti Gautam • October 31, 2020

The City Council held a regular meeting in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Oct. 19. The session required social distancing and other accommodations in order to be compliant with COVID-19 restrictions,...

Overexposed: Action photography, still life and political activism

Parker Boone • October 29, 2020

In the premiere episode of "Overexposed" senior Ana Manzano and senior Parker Boone talk about their experience taking photos for Bearing News. They talk about their stories at photo events and what their...

Hypocrisy in advocacy

Shruti Gautam • October 19, 2020

The emcee gestured toward me, as I stood near the banners behind them. Drowning in a too-bulky navy coat and a violet hat protecting my ears from the chilly January air, I made my way to the center of the stage at the downtown amphitheater for the Women’s March.

In the news Oct 12

Parker Boone • October 17, 2020

Senior Parker Boone gives a quick summary of important events that happened around Rock Bridge from Oct 12 to Oct 17. He covers the recent school board meeting Bruins sports and RBHS handing out...

District initiates CPS Prime Delivery Service

Shruti Gautam • October 11, 2020

Columbia Public Schools (CPS) started a new initiative to connect schools with students called CPS Prime Delivery Service on Sept. 28.

Oscars’ new standards: the social role of cinema

Shruti Gautam • September 30, 2020

The Academy released new standards for movies to meet in order to be eligible for a Best Picture nomination, citing both representation and inclusion on Sept. 8.

Day 66

Bailey Stover • May 22, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 66th day of social distancing baking banana bread and writing nice notes to her fellow RBHS journalism staff members.

Day 62

Bailey Stover • May 18, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 62nd day of social distancing taking her Advanced Placement Biology test and spending time with her parents and brother.

To teach students healthy practices, CPS must have mental health course

Anna Xu • April 14, 2020

As the world moves toward efficiency and people build bonds with computers rather than their fellow humans, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to be truly gratified and happy. Educators often overlook mental health curriculum, but while health in the form of exercise and nutrition exist, mental health is equally if not more valuable. Society needs to change, and it starts with teaching.

Basketball

Bailey Stover • March 31, 2020

Junior Desirae Manning shares her mixed emotions about her decision to quit playing basketball and reflects on what ultimately influenced her choice.

FIRST Robotics regional, district competition canceled because COVID-19 health concerns

Bailey Stover • March 13, 2020

Because of COVID-19 health concerns, FIRST Robotics canceled its regional and district competitions, resulting in the Army Ants not competing this year.