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California’s 2026 Phone-Free Schools Act Will Keep Phones On The Sidelines

California’s 2026 Phone-Free Schools Act Will Keep Phones On The Sidelines

Atascia Domingo, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Student’s phones are being locked in 2026. California will introduce a statewide cell phone restriction policy in its public schools, requiring students to store their phones from the first bell to...

Audra Paasch (10) and Kristi Brink (12) hold the famous Parliamentary Procedure gavel. While Paasch does Creed, both have competed at the state level for Parli Pro.

Becoming the Best Version of Yourself through the National FFA Program

Viviana Velazquez, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Every year, Bear River FFA competes in Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events. Many students participate to thrive as future leaders and gain hands-on experience for their careers...

RAYS team members from various high schools in the district come together for their annual RAYS training camp at Del Oro campgrounds in Nevada City

What is RAYS?

Monica Meszaros, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2024

RAYS stands for Restorative Accountable Youth Solutions and is an alternative to suspension. RAYS is not a punishment. RAYS may be offered to students who have made poor choices and are wanting to hold...

Kara Scheitlin is a math teacher at Bear River and wishes they were able to offer a widerr range of classes to students.

Math Selections For Seniors Is Lacking This Year

Colby Dyer October 29, 2024

If you are a senior or academic overachiever you may have known that already, but you might have not known why options are so limited. First, what were the options? Last year, students received a course...

Bear River Parking Lot construction under construction in late September.

Bear River Solar Project Problems

Morgan Winovich, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

We all know about the lack of progress on the Bear River parking lot issue, such as they were supposed to finish before the end of last year. As of right now most of it remains incomplete. This is due...

Nathan Cavolt was an exceptional student, athlete and person for Bear River.

In Loving Memory of Nathan Cavolt

Ella Miller and Reanne Meszaros May 30, 2024

Nathan Cavolt was a sophomore at Bear River High School who was dearly loved by his friends, teammates and teachers. Cavolt passed away from an ATV accident on May 11. Since then, close friends of the...

Dance 3 performing King of Spain.

Bear River’s Dancers Bring their Visions to Life Through Last Dance Show

Kennedy Lyman May 30, 2024

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Bear River’s Dance Visions brought the stage back to life with the last dance show of the year and for some, for the last time as a Bruin. From heartfelt performances...

Back row from left, Dorian Jacquier, Aubrey Bussey, Devon Nunley, Olivia Herr, Kennedy Herrera and Mia Guerra (below) at the USITT National Convention.

BR Tech Takes on Seattle

Monica Meszaros, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2024

Tech students recently chased their dreams to Seattle to attend a nationwide technical theater convention: United States Institute of Technical Theater. The USITT club started with an “increasing interest”...

Elijah Hickman posing with his championship belt for lifting the most weight among three combine lifts (bench press, squat and power clean).

Hickman Powers His Way To The Title

Jacob Dickie, Senior Writer May 20, 2024

The zero period advanced weight class has come near the end of its first year. It has helped Bruins with athleticism and strength as a whole, bringing higher numbers for strength across the board, and...

New ASB Cabinet officers Austin Mertens, Evan Rabo, Lucy Rantz and Gabby Gerster.

New Leadership Team Set To Take Bruins Into Next Year

Kennedy Lyman, Staff April 26, 2024

As the 2023-24 school year comes to an end, the ASB leadership starts anew. The annual ASB elections created a buzz around school as students waited to see the results of who would be shaping next year's...

What the proposed roundabout at Highway 49 and Lone Star Road could look like.

Proposed Roundabout on Highway 49 Could Offer Big Change

Cooper Berry, Staff January 5, 2024

Caltrans is making an effort to make Highway 49, a dangerous road that many Bruins frequently take, safer. Their plan is to add roundabouts, but how do Bruins feel about the new intersections? There are...

From left, Kali McCormick, Ryan Taylor and Desiree Cain are the backbone of Bear River's Special Ed department.

SpecEd Department Vital To Bear River Community

Daron Nelson, Staff December 13, 2023

Here at Bear River there’s a department that is sometimes overlooked or not easily recognized by many students, while it plays a crucial role in our education program. This department stands at the very...

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