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 Mr. Bus makes an unexpected announcement to Liv DesAutels and Maya Cruz. Photo by Maya Bussinger

Bruins broadcast on radio

Alec Hartman May 11, 2022

Our school has a great student-run journalism program where essential skills like writing and finding the facts are cultivated. More recently, a few outstanding Bruins have had the opportunity to level...

AP exams are a great, albeit stressful way to sound out to colleges.     Photo by College Board.

AP exam time crunch

Alec Hartman April 8, 2022

With end of the year freedom almost here for many Bruins, many have to get through the upcoming two weeks of AP exam testing beginning May 2. This means that students in AP classes may have found themselves...

Senior Dominic Hartman reading up on neural networks.  Photo by Monica Meszaros

Senior projects accomplish much

Alec Hartman March 27, 2022

With May swiftly approaching, senior Bruins have had to dial in their efforts on their senior projects in order to graduate. The senior project is designed to help seniors get a taste of what their future...

Junior Shannon Rodriguez preparing to return a hit.

Tennis ready to serve

Alec Hartman March 13, 2022

The Bear River Tennis team has set its sights on a great season with players eager to once again play a normal season. So far, the team has got off to a great start with an overall record of 2-1, especially...

Students form bonds through digital design class. Photo by Maya Bussinger

Importance of community

Alec Hartman February 28, 2022

During tough times, the Bruin community has been shown time and again to step up to help one another. The importance of community at Bear River can not be understated.  Our school has so many opportunities...

Playing music as a group is  the foundation of Jazz Band. Photo by Benny Gullo.

Getting groovy in Jazz Band

Alec Hartman February 8, 2022

Dedicated students are arriving at school at 7 a.m., four days a week to practice their musical skills in Jazz Band.  All this hard work is in an effort to bring wonderful concert experiences that...

The SAT is a test that can make life difficult for students. Courtesy Photo

The real cost of college

Alec Hartman January 27, 2022

As Americans, we hold the ideals of the American Dream very dear to our hearts, believing hard work is the key to success. Many students here at Bear River and across the country take school very seriously...

Clubs are surprised by new rules. Photo by Monica Meszaros

New club rules cause confusion

Alec Hartman December 3, 2021

Starting and running a club at Bear River has been a pretty straightforward process with little more than a single sheet having to be filed with the front office in order to be official. However, ASB recently...

English teacher Toby Barmeyer lectures one of her classes.  Photo by Jackson Smith

Growing support district wide for schedule changes

Alec Hartman November 16, 2021

For the past few months, students have only been able to speculate as to what decision the administration will make concerning next year’s school schedule. As the teacher vote looms near, students ponder...

 Club rush was held as a fundraising event for clubs and to raise awareness about them.  Photo by Sara Tate

Clubs kick off

Alec Hartman September 16, 2021

With Bruins starting to settle into the school year, clubs are ramping up their momentum as well.  Many students in clubs have big plans for the year. Junior Olivia DesAutels, President of the hiking...

Bruins bound for AP classes are navigating challenging but mandatory summer homework. Photo by Alec Hartman

No love for summer homework requirements

Alec Hartman July 29, 2021

Summer is here, meaning Bruins can relax for a couple of months before returning to school in the fall, dedicating their time to leisure and maybe even a summer job. Not so fast! If a Bruin planned on...

Junior Chase Milligan was severely injured in a car accident on Highway 49 on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The community is planning a blood drive in his honor. Courtesy photo; Photo by The Union  

Community blood drive to honor Bruin in critical condition

Alec Hartman June 17, 2021

The Bruin community is a tightly knit group that takes care of each other. It's not surprising that there is overwhelming support from students, parents, and staff for the upcoming blood drive event being...

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