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District plans to use snow days despite possibility of continued virtual learning

Nora Crutcher-McGowanNovember 25, 2020

by Nora Crutcher-McGowanNovember 25, 20200

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

Sarah DingNovember 25, 2020

by Sarah DingNovember 25, 20200

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...

Spotify playlists foster personal expression

Sarah DingNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

by Sarah DingNovember 24, 2020November 24, 20200

On the playlist tab of a Spotify profile, one can see a person’s playlists layed out in tiles, each displaying the title and a cover...

The delusions and complexities of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope

Nora Crutcher-McGowanNovember 19, 2020

by Nora Crutcher-McGowanNovember 19, 20200

Though the story is mostly about the failures of their relationship, Clementine is a subtle pawn of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, the type...

Sexualized media representation damages young girls’ development, health

Allison KimNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020

by Allison KimNovember 16, 2020November 16, 20200

An overwhelming percentage of media that minors see presents sexualized characters, especially girls, even in content specifically targeted toward children. Visual media sends ideas to...

Alt-right media targets children, creates family division

Parker BooneNovember 9, 2020November 10, 2020

by Parker BooneNovember 9, 2020November 10, 20201

When I was fourteen years old, I was encouraged by my family, friends and school to be as politically active as I could. I remember...

CPS free meal program extended to June 30

Allison KimNovember 9, 2020

by Allison KimNovember 9, 20200

With the return of elementary school students to in-person school, Columbia Public Schools (CPS) sent out an update regarding the free meals provided to all...

True/False Festival announces new dates, outdoor format for 2021

Emma StefanuttiOctober 30, 2020

by Emma StefanuttiOctober 30, 20200

The Ragtag Film Society (Ragtag) released updates on their plans for the 2021 True/False festival. The newly reimagined festival will now take place on May...

Overexposed: Action photography, still life and political activism

Parker BooneOctober 29, 2020November 20, 2020

by Parker BooneOctober 29, 2020November 20, 20200

In the premiere episode of “Overexposed” senior Ana Manzano and senior Parker Boone talk about their experience taking photos for Bearing News. They talk about...

A letter to Gen Z ahead of the upcoming election

Nora Crutcher-McGowanOctober 27, 2020

by Nora Crutcher-McGowanOctober 27, 20201

Although I was old enough to remember Obama’s reelection, it didn’t have nearly the same impact on me as the 2016 election. This election introduced...

Telemedicine provides virtual tool for health care

Sarah DingOctober 22, 2020October 22, 2020

by Sarah DingOctober 22, 2020October 22, 20200

During the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving one's home to receive health care can be unsafe. Because of this, health care professionals have utilized telemedicine to hold...

Media Center offers curbside pickup service

Emma StefanuttiOctober 22, 2020

by Emma StefanuttiOctober 22, 20200

The Media Center began offering its curbside pickup service to RBHS students and faculty Oct. 1. Since its first day, the system has been successfully...

RBHS Athletics deals with COVID-19 guidelines, game cancellations

Ana ManzanoOctober 17, 2020November 1, 2020

by Ana ManzanoOctober 17, 2020November 1, 20200

Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee released its guidelines and recommendations for sports and activities last summer amid...

RBHS varsity soccer tops Battle High School in unyielding victory

Desmond KisidaOctober 15, 2020October 15, 2020

by Desmond KisidaOctober 15, 2020October 15, 20200

Away from their home field, the RBHS boys’ varsity soccer team played Battle High School Tuesday night Oct. 13. The Bruins wanted a win badly,...

California to Columbia: moving across the country during COVID-19

Emma StefanuttiOctober 11, 2020October 14, 2020

by Emma StefanuttiOctober 11, 2020October 14, 20201

Moving is a difficult, anxiety-inducing and draining task, especially when it’s long-distance. Leaving behind friends and starting a new life in a new town is...

RBHS volleyball looks to postseason after defeating Hannibal High School

Ana ManzanoOctober 9, 2020October 15, 2020

by Ana ManzanoOctober 9, 2020October 15, 20200

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Girls’ tennis team wins district match, celebrates senior sendoff

Sarah DingOctober 9, 2020

by Sarah DingOctober 9, 20200

The RBHS girls’ tennis team won their 22nd consecutive district dual against Jefferson City High School (JCHS) Thursday evening and celebrated senior night together afterwards....

Virtual learning leaves impact on mental health

Nora Crutcher-McGowanOctober 8, 2020

by Nora Crutcher-McGowanOctober 8, 20200

As students adapt to new academic norms, they will also maneuver through an aspect of their lives that intertwines with academics and has implications related...

RBHS football player tests positive for COVID-19, Friday game against Battle cancelled

Multiple AuthorsOctober 7, 2020October 14, 2020

by Multiple AuthorsOctober 7, 2020October 14, 20200

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Current nutrition curriculum misinforms students on health

Parker BooneOctober 6, 2020October 6, 2020

by Parker BooneOctober 6, 2020October 6, 20200

In this episode of “Unlearning” senior Parker Boone talks about misconceptions taught in nutrition curriculum. He provides possible solutions to improve nutrition lessons, and make...

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