Special Reports
Human activities prove detrimental to environment, increase risk of infectious diseases
In order to combat future infectious diseases and protect the planet, we must tackle factors that contribute to climate change....
Food delivery programs service affected groups
Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch won’t have access to cafeteria meals for the rest of the school year. The CPS Nutrition Services...
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
As the fourth installment in an ongoing series, senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions and addresses inaccurate stereotypes. Montilla describes her favorite...
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
Environmental advocates with the Missouri Coalition for the Environment and the Sierra Club express the urgent need for youth activists and political change to protect...
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
RBHS students describe how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their work hours and income, as well as how it is changing their role in the...
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
Senior Maddie Marrero demonstrates how to make four different DIY masks from household items such as elastic bands, paper towels, headbands and bandanas....
First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality
In accordance with Boone County Health Department’s social distancing guidelines, Columbia Public School (CPS) students began their first day of online learning using virtual study...
Students share initial thoughts on online education
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, junior Parker Boone shares his thoughts and reflects on Columbia Public Schools' switch to online learning....
NHSEB considers hosting national tournament virtually after cancellation
he University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, which hosts the National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB), is considering holding the competition virtually after...
Students sew surgical masks to donate to healthcare facility amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, there has been a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical masks, gowns and face guards....
Local places of worship cancel, adjust services
At least 25 places of worship in Columbia, MO announced on their online websites that they postponed services due to the health and safety concerns...
Waste Minimization Coordinator Ben Kreitner answers questions about city recycling policies
Recycling is one form of waste disposal that involves collecting materials and sending them through a process that converts them to new products....
District cancels school-related music concerts after COVID-19 concerns
District personnel from the Columbia Public School (CPS) Aslin Administration Building ordered the cancellation of all RBHS school-related music concerts after March 15....
CPS suspends school amid COVID-19 concerns
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) won’t be in session tomorrow and won’t reopen until April 13 at the earliest; however, this 26-day cancellation may change depending...
COVID-19 misinformation fuels racist sentiments and reactions
Students respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and discuss the racism surrounding the pandemic....
Research drives local reaction to COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads across the world, researchers and students in Columbia express their concerns and share information about the pandemic....
What should I do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Surgeon general Jerome M. Adams said on Feb. 29 face masks are not effective in preventing the general public from catching the coronavirus. “If health...
Speedo Region VIII Sectionals canceled because of COVID-19 health concerns
Junior Turner DeArmond's swim season was supposed to culminate the Speedo Region VIII Sectionals March 12-15, but COVID-19 health concerns cut it short....