Bearing News

The impact of Omicron: variant heightens risk of infection, targets disabled communities

Julia Kim, Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2022

First identified in Botswana and South Africa in November, the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus has surged around the world over the past two months and now accounts for 99.9% of new infections in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The pandemic continues to play a recurring role in people’s lives, and Omicron poses new risks toward able-bodied and disabled people in the new year.

Science Olympiad takes second at regional’s

Jared Geyer • March 15, 2019

At the Science Olympiad regional competition, RBHS placed second, only one point behind HHS.

Fake news and me

Ann Fitzmaurice • February 22, 2019

In an era of fake news, having aspirations to be a journalist is a long and trying, as well as hurtful, process.

Students dress for success

Emily Oba • November 12, 2018

Students dress up for testing and important life events for a confidence boost and more overall success.

No final, no problem

Alice Yu • February 4, 2016

infographic by Megan Goyette; source: Western Oregon University [dropcap style="flat" size="2"]T[/dropcap]he crushing stress and terror surrounding students during finals week isn’t a novel concept....

Finals frenzy sparks discussion among students

Jenna Liu • May 18, 2014

While students count down the last few weeks of school in anticipation of the blissful freedom of summer vacation, the looming presence of the end-of-the-year tests that kick off in early June is already...

AP testing

Eric Glennon • May 8, 2014

[vsw id="94559525" source="vimeo" width="600" height="460" autoplay="no"] Words from teachers and students about what the AP test entails and the best ways to prepare for it. video by Eric Glennon

Students push through AP tests

Emily Franke • May 14, 2013

After a year of AP learning, students gaze at the final element of their course during these first few weeks of March. Columbia Public Schools offers more than 20 different Advanced Placement classes...