Bearing News

MU administration needs to own their mistakes, suspend in-person classes

Isaac Yontz • September 30, 2020

Isaac Yontz calls for Mizzou administration to suspend all on-campus activities for the safety of CPS students and citizens of Columbia.

Day 109

Bailey Stover • July 4, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 109th day of social distancing going to a doctor's appointment, watching "Quantico" and shooting off fireworks.

How to make 4 DIY masks from household items

Maddie Marrero • April 5, 2020

Senior Maddie Marrero demonstrates how to make four different DIY masks from household items such as elastic bands, paper towels, headbands and bandanas.

RBHS hires 3 building safety, security aids

Anna Xu • November 18, 2019

BHS principal Jacob Sirna sent an email to staff Nov. 10 announcing the retirement of RBHS Parking Lot Attendant Darryl Heaton after an extended period of administrative leave. In the same memo, Sirna said three Building Safety and Security Aid positions will replace Heaton.

Are trigger warnings necessary?

Multiple Authors • November 5, 2016

Trigger warnings have become a laughing stock in our society, taken seriously only by those who want them. But do we need them?

Understaffed Columbia police battles crime, criticism

Ji-Ho Lee • April 30, 2016

While attempting to protect the community, the Columbia Police Department must also protect its officers, resulting in a difficult dilemma.

Health teachers encouraged to add sexting to curriculum

Jenna Liu • March 10, 2016

While many students know the risks and negative consequences of sexting, a new bill looks to encourage all students to stay away from provocative communication.

New bill introduces possibility of swimming safety unit

Nicole Schroeder • March 10, 2016

While some RBHS students swim for sport, it may soon be a requirement for all students. A bill, if passed, would add a swimming unit in PE classes. For many students, the promise of warmer weather around...

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.

CPS discusses bomb threat policy

Elad Gov-Ari • February 9, 2016

School bomb threats have grabbed the nation's attention, and rightfully so. In order to protect its students, CPS is developing a policy to respond to a potential bomb situation.

Boone County schools to address mental health issues

Grace Dorsey • February 8, 2016

For many students, mental health struggle may be difficult to admit or fly under the radar. A new program looks to uncover the hidden issues.

Targeting safety precautions continually miss their mark

Ji-Ho Lee • January 31, 2016

Although the targeting rules in the college and professional ranks are good in practice, they have been anything but during games leading to a slew of controversial calls.