Ms. Breese reveals fall play: Twelve Angry Jurors

by Juno Spencer As the fall season arrives, so does this year’s fall play, the classic Twelve Angry Jurors (originally titled Twelve Angry Men). Written by Reginald Rose, the play is a courtroom drama in which twelve jurors debate and deliberate on whether or not to convict a young boy of murder, thereby condemning the boy to the death penalty. With a cast of returning … Continue reading Ms. Breese reveals fall play: Twelve Angry Jurors

Students weigh in on big Emmy wins

By: Andrew Matsko Television’s stars gathered in Los Angeles on the 14th for the Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the top shows and performances across the small screen. From major wins to emotional speeches, the ceremony gave entertainment fans plenty to talk about.  The broadcast brought plenty of excitement for casual viewers and die-hard TV fans alike, with several popular series walking away with major trophies. … Continue reading Students weigh in on big Emmy wins

Bellbrook Football makes history with No. 1 ranking

by AJ Nichols For the first time in school history, Bellbrook football is ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Division III state poll. The Golden Eagles earned the top spot after starting the 2026 season with a perfect 5-0 record. The ranking is another milestone for a team that has spent the offseason working toward a different kind of season. After finishing 6-4 last … Continue reading Bellbrook Football makes history with No. 1 ranking

The impact positive habits have on Bellbrook youth

By: Gracelyn Williams    Many Bellbrook high schoolers try to find coping strategies to deal with their day to day pressure. Most Bellbrook students play sports and exercise to relieve stress because there are many sports opportunities in Bellbrook. Most teens try to balance between work and staying healthy. “I always try my hardest to get enough sleep and I’m in weight lifting to get my … Continue reading The impact positive habits have on Bellbrook youth

High school students are overworked

By: Gracelyn Williams  For many students around the world, it’s normal for them to be used to stressors in their day to day lives. Taylor Tui is a junior who balances work with school. “I balance 30 hours weekly at my job and another 8 hours of school work each day,” Tui said. “Sometimes it can get difficult keeping up with my school work while … Continue reading High school students are overworked

Memorial Event at Miami Valley South Stadium remembers the victims of 9/11

by Luke Higginbotham In honor of 9/11, there was a memorial event at Miami Valley South Stadium for the fallen firefighters, police officers, and citizens caught in the World Trade Center twin towers, the Pentagon, and the heroic people who took charge of the plane in a field in Pennsylvania 25 years ago. All the Bellbrook teachers were at the event as well as many … Continue reading Memorial Event at Miami Valley South Stadium remembers the victims of 9/11

Love is in the air at BHS

By: Ella Kapfhammer Everybody loves love. Lots of Bellbrook High School (BHS) students are in relationships, but they aren’t the only ones. Some teachers recently got married, and some have been married for years. Dating has changed drastically over the years. The use of dating apps and social media makes Gen Z’s experience with dating much different than those in past generations.  BHS Senior Alaina … Continue reading Love is in the air at BHS

Local Bengals fans excited about 2-0 start

By Carsen Caldwell Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Orlando Brown Jr, the Cincinnati Bengals have an all-star lineup, and they are proving that they have what it takes to win this season.  So far defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans, the Bengals lead the AFC (American Football Conference) North, and face off against division rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 27. Local fans … Continue reading Local Bengals fans excited about 2-0 start

Katja Esser is living out her American dream

By Nora Shupe “I always wanted to come to America since I was a little girl” Katja Esser, a German exchange student at Bellbrook High School, is living out her American dream. She went from watching “Mean Girls” and “To All The Boys I Loved Before” to actually living it. “I grew up watching and seeing stuff online about American football games and cheerleaders and … Continue reading Katja Esser is living out her American dream

Experts say that artificial intelligence could destroy us all within the decade

By: Rilynn Fluitt Multiple employees of AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Grok have reported that AI has the potential to destroy humanity within the decade.  There are many differing opinions, but one thing that most experts agree on is that regulations need to be put in place on the exponential growth that AI has faced. “It’s not just random people who heard something … Continue reading Experts say that artificial intelligence could destroy us all within the decade