U.S. aviators rescued during a mission in Iran

By: Karsyn Phillips The United States has successfully completed a daring and complex rescue operation to rescue two aviators whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iranian territory, marking one of the most hazardous extraction missions in modern military history. The drama began when the fighter jet was brought down during a period of intensifying strikes on infrastructure across the Middle East. While the … Continue reading U.S. aviators rescued during a mission in Iran

Bon Jovi touring again since his 2022 vocal surgery 

By: Emma Dabell  Bon Jovi had vocal surgery due to a recurring injury while performing. Bon Jovi never thought he was going to be able to go on tour again. He has been slowly working to rebuild his voice. This year Jovi has decided to try and do a test tour. If this tour doesn’t go well, then this might be the last tour of … Continue reading Bon Jovi touring again since his 2022 vocal surgery 

CCP offers flexibility but can hinder content mastery

By: Calle Caldwell With the next school year incoming and students currently scheduling their classes, the controversy among CCP and AP courses arises. According to Bellbrook High School guidance counselor Khris Scohy, the fundamental difference between the two courses comes down to how the credit is earned.  CCP is transcripted credit, which means whatever grade a student earns in a course transfers with them to … Continue reading CCP offers flexibility but can hinder content mastery

REVIEW: Nine Inch Noize performs at Coachella two weekends of April

By Chi Steadman A lot of people may have heard of Nine Inch Nails or listened to Boys Noize’s remixes. They created a collaborative group called Nine Inch Noize. Their album together made its debut on April 17. Both artists are known for the industrial themes in their music. In addition to this, Nine Inch Noize performed at Coachella for two weekends. At Coachella, Nine … Continue reading REVIEW: Nine Inch Noize performs at Coachella two weekends of April

OPINION: WNBA draft offers diverse fashion

By: Nora Scarbro The WNBA draft is one of the most important nights in women’s basketball. It welcomes new players and gives teams the opportunity to redefine how their season will go.  This is an event where it is expected for all those who attend to dress very well. There is no specific dress expectation, but typically it is formal dresses and suits or something … Continue reading OPINION: WNBA draft offers diverse fashion

The Premier League faces a final race for the title

By : Sean Markland  The Premier Football League, the professional soccer league in the United Kingdom, is currently in a final race for the title, with North London’s Arsenal holding a slim lead at the top of the table. However, Manchester City remains the heavy favorite for many, as they have a game in hand and a massive head-to-head clash coming the weekend of April … Continue reading The Premier League faces a final race for the title

National Honor Society’s annual Sugar Maple Festival volunteering is approaching

By: Gabe Woods  The Sugar Maple festival will be held in downtown Bellbrook from April 24-26. The annual festival involves a parade, many small shops and food trucks, live music, and many more activities.  Every year, the Bel-High Chapter of National Honor Society has each member complete a service opportunity at the festival. Every member is required to complete at least 75 hours of service, … Continue reading National Honor Society’s annual Sugar Maple Festival volunteering is approaching

Ohio sees surge in data center construction despite citizen disputes

By: Cate Eberly Ohio is quickly becoming a prospective data center hub with new technology companies investing billions to make new facilitates across the state.  According to Ohio Consumer’s Counsel, 200 centers have been built in Ohio within the last ten years, most in the Columbus area. These data centers store and process large amounts of information primarily for social media or AI.  Supporters of … Continue reading Ohio sees surge in data center construction despite citizen disputes

Bellbrook Film Festival prepares to showcase film submissions

By: Aly West Once the sun sets on May 30, members within the Bellbrook community will gather at the Bellbrook stadium to view the film competition submissions. Residents will get to see interpretations of “The Heart of Bellbrook.” The Bellbrook Marketing and Communications club presented the Bellbrook film competition this past winter and is planning to present their film submissions at the film festival. They … Continue reading Bellbrook Film Festival prepares to showcase film submissions

New coaches join Bellbrook track team coaching staff

By Delaney Dine This year Bellbrook High School’s track staff gained five new additions just for this season. Hayden Bullock (disc and shot put), Wally Cain (sprints), Steven Johnson (distance), Ty Waters (sprints), and Stephanie Vukovich are all new additions.  Previously the track team was understaffed, making this year a lot easier on both the team and coaches. Most of the new coaches work with … Continue reading New coaches join Bellbrook track team coaching staff