Bearing News

Wellness trends take world by storm

Grace Dorsey • March 1, 2018

Today, wellness (at least in western countries) means waking up with bulletproof coffee and collagen, catching an early-morning yoga session, staying hydrated with kombucha and/or detox water, renouncing dairy and subscribing to natural beauty products.

Winter cold brings chilling health risks

Ji-Sung Lee • February 26, 2018

With spring sports right around the corner, tolerating the chattering teeth is important for some extra practice outside. Even non athletes have to power through the cold and the health risks associated with it.

Honored celebrities do have real lives

Jordyn Thompson • February 14, 2018

We all make mistakes; however,whenever a celebrity is accused of a crime or mistake, it has more backlash from the public then any common person. Although crimes versus mistakes are two different meanings they both are judged from others.

Valentine’s Day should be about opulence

Grace Dorsey • February 14, 2018

While it’s true that teenagers can never quite capture those magical childhood experiences, that’s no reason to give up trying to make Valentine’s Day as special as it can be.

A Christian’s perspective on public school education

Maddie Murphy • February 10, 2018

Students are only taught one of two popular options and don’t receive the standard American right to choose what they want to believe to be true for themselves.

Girls’ basketball drops game against Jefferson City

Grace Dorsey • February 9, 2018

The away game versus Jefferson City high school (JCHS) ended in a loss. The final score was (51-47) in favor of the Jays.

Humanitarian skills evaluated through morals

Atiyah Lane • February 9, 2018

Humanity is shown when individuals show compassion and perform good deeds for others without being asked.

Science Olympiad prepares for regionals

Rochita Ghosh • February 8, 2018

RBHS has a history of excelling at the annual Science Olympiad regionals competition at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo. One caveat to this year, however, is the maternity...

Flu outbreak worse than previous years

Katie Whaley • February 5, 2018

The Influenza A-H3N2 outbreak has affected the entire nation, thanks to its high mutability. It has caused over 40,000 cases and over 600 deaths nationwide.

Local teens to participate in poetry slam competition

Ji-Sung Lee • February 4, 2018

Students from the district, Jefferson City High School (JCHS) and groups from Jabberwocky Studios and the University of Missouri will participate in a poetry slam.

Kinesiology, biology teacher elevates and energizes health awareness

Grace Dorsey • February 2, 2018

Amy McKenzie, who has been an RBHS teacher for 10 years, has led many initiatives and projects in the name of fitness. Her activities have included anything from organizing preparation for a 5K to arranging walls of note cards describing what makes students happy.

Girls’ basketball secures close win against Webster Groves

Grace Dorsey • January 30, 2018

After an intense fourth quarter, the RBHS girls' basketball team managed to prevail, ending the game with a 72-68 score.