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RBHS announces CFAE nominees
The Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence (CFAE) committee provides cash awards each year for educators in the Columbia Public Schools district who fall under the...
Understanding love languages proves beneficial to relationships
Love languages, an idea pioneered by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts,” are different ways...
Online shopping demonstrates changes in consumer behavior since COVID-19 pandemic
Shopping can be a coping mechanism for people who are sad or scared, as they often feel they have no control over their lives. Making...
RBHS implements new student parking policies
RBHS announced in the Jan. 13 communication newsletter that students will now be able to park on campus prior to receiving a parking pass. This update...
StuCo makes changes in election process
After several meetings to discuss changes in how the student council (StuCo) will be run, StuCo officers finally received word of admin’s approval on Dec....
Brazil to Missouri: pathway to citizenship
Immigration in the United States has shown to be a perpetually difficult topic to be discussed. Whether it's on a huge political stage or a...
Shark rank: Black Mirror
In the first episode of the Shark Rank podcast, Bearing News staff writers Vivian Spear and Allison Kim give their thoughts and impressions on the...
Virtual debate, argumentation through screens
Instead of loading onto a school bus and making the long drive to a tournament’s host school in cities such as St. Louis or Springfield,...
Birthdays on the web, isolation brings families together
I have never been one to host extravagant birthday parties. The last one I can remember involved a massive, carefully constructed Barbie cake I devoured...
Web combats global isolation during pandemic
In response to decreased face-to-face contact, the global population turned to various social networking platforms to communicate with each other, leading to a 10% increase...
Biased data exacerbates racial inequalities
One field that has taken advantage of technology’s efficiency and objectivity is the policing and criminal justice system. In recent years, law enforcement has increasingly...
Play that pays the bills: Child social media stars subject to exploitation, harm
As social media has become a more dominant source for social interaction, many parents are sharing content involving their children, launching their kids into internet...
Student-run blood drive faced changes amidst COVID-19 restrictions
Rock Bridge Reaches Out (RBRO) and the RBHS Student Council (StuCo) held their annual blood drive Monday Nov. 30. Since all CPS buildings are closed...
CPS offers free COVID-19 testing for students, staff
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) began offering free COVID-19 testing for students and staff on Dec. 4. The tests are available on weekdays at RBHS and...
Seniors Gloria, Martha Nishimwe earn QuestBridge National College Match scholarship
Martha Nishimwe and her twin sister, senior Gloria Nishimwe, had turned in the long and tiring QuestBridge National College Match scholarship application two months ago,...
District plans to use snow days despite possibility of continued virtual learning
A statement in the Nov. 22 RBHS communication newsletter revealed Columbia Public Schools (CPS) would continue using snow days as winter approaches, despite continued virtual...
Thanksgiving without the turkey
When most everyone thinks of Thanksgiving food, they picture a shiny, glazed turkey, creamy mashed potatoes and some sort of casserole. This is what I...