What to expect for this year’s Snow Ball winter formal
By Caroline Cope Mark your calendars for Bellbrook High School’s Snow Ball winter formal on Saturday, January 31 from 7 to 10pm. This year’s winter formal, which is being put on by HOSA, will be even more unique than years past. It will include a lip sync battle, a “dirty soda” bar, cookies, and courtyard games. “Our HOSA advisor, Mrs. Goodwin, as well as my … Continue reading What to expect for this year’s Snow Ball winter formal
Students reflect on first weeks of Ohio school phone ban
By: Cate Eberly The new school phone ban officially started on January 1 in Ohio, prohibiting students attending public, community, or STEM Schools from using their phones throughout the duration of the instructional day. First semester at Bellbrook High School, students were not permitted to be on their phones during class and phones were placed in holders or out of sight. However, students still had … Continue reading Students reflect on first weeks of Ohio school phone ban
PowderPuff cheerleaders return to perform at the Blizzard Bash
By: Calle Caldwell At the Blizzard Bash pep rally on January 30, the cheerleaders from the PowderPuff match this past fall will return to team up with the Bellbrook Dance Academy (BDA). Eight seniors have joined the official BDA senior team to perform a dance. The collaboration was born in a Spirit Committee meeting. Bellbrook High School senior and BDA dancer Aly West originally wanted … Continue reading PowderPuff cheerleaders return to perform at the Blizzard Bash
Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians leaves fans excited after season 2 finale
By Delaney Dine Percy Jackson and the Olympians is an adapted TV show version of Rick Riordan’s best selling book series. The show just finished season two of its run on Disney+ and left many fans with a multitude of emotions over its finale events. Most fans were excited but sad to wait for the next season. “There were a lot of surprises in the … Continue reading Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians leaves fans excited after season 2 finale
Where to go to find that perfect dance dress
By: Nora Scarbro What are you wearing to the school dance? No idea? Here are some ideas. If you need a quick dress you can try on, some places to consider are Windsor at Fairfield Commons Mall, David’s Bridal by the Dayton Mall, Pure Couture in Beavercreek, or even a department store like Von Maur or Macy’s. Be advised that Windsor only carries up to an … Continue reading Where to go to find that perfect dance dress
ICE fatality in Minneapolis results in protests across the country
By: Gabe Woods ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good on January 7. Video of the encounter, spread nationally through social media, shows Ross shooting Good as she attempts to drive away from the officers. The incident ignited immediate protest and sparked debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics. A CNN commissioned poll shows that a majority of Americans, around 56%, consider the shooting … Continue reading ICE fatality in Minneapolis results in protests across the country
2026 Golden Globes introduces new podcast award
By: Aly West The Golden Globes held its annual awards ceremony this on Sunday, Jan. 11, featuring iconic red carpet outfits, unexpected film awardees, and fan favorite celebrities. With the rise of popularity in podcasts, a new award was introduced: Best Podcast. The podcasts nominees included Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Call Her Daddy, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Smartless, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and … Continue reading 2026 Golden Globes introduces new podcast award
Bellbrook HOSA hosts annual blood drive
By Delaney Dine “The blood drive has been going on since before I was here,” Bellbrook’s HOSA advisor Rebecca Goodwin said. “It’s been a long time. The nurse used to do it, and then when COVID shut it down, we opened it back up when HOSA started.” Bellbrook High School held the annual blood drive on December 8. Goodwin and some other members explained why … Continue reading Bellbrook HOSA hosts annual blood drive
Music streaming platforms share their end-of-year music statistics with users
By Caroline Cope As 2025 comes to an end, various music platforms have released their personalized annual listening summary for users, with the most popular being Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay, and Amazon Music Delivered. These listening summaries provide users with insights and statistics into their unique listening habits over the entire calendar year. Spotify Wrapped initially debuted in 2016, with Apple Music Replay following … Continue reading Music streaming platforms share their end-of-year music statistics with users
The 2025 Grammy nominations feature new and winning artists
By: Nora Scarbro The Grammys have always been a point of interest and controversy in pop culture. The two categories with the most competition — song and album of the year — features artists that have been regulars in the category as well as new nominees. Some returning artists for album of the year are Bad Bunny; Tyler, the Creator; and Lady Gaga. An artist … Continue reading The 2025 Grammy nominations feature new and winning artists
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