Trump weighs possible military attack in Iran

By Chi Steadman In Iran, there are anti-regime protests in response to an economic downturn and a repressive government. President Donald Trump has spoken openly about the idea to intervene if the protesting ends up more bloody. Trump has made it clear that the military has strong options regarding the situation and is debating what to do about the bloodshed. The Congressional Research Service said, … Continue reading Trump weighs possible military attack in Iran

ICE controversy becomes focus of the 2026 Grammy Awards

By: Gabe Woods The 2026 Grammy Awards were held on February 1 in Los Angeles, California. This year, the biggest award show in the music industry showed a focus in not just the music, but speaking out against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics. Following the shootings of Renee Good and Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis, protests across the country emerged. At the Grammys, major … Continue reading ICE controversy becomes focus of the 2026 Grammy Awards

Trump denies talk of invading Greenland after backlash 

By : Sean Markland Recent comments by President Donald Trump about Greenland have sparked a global debate over U.S. foreign policy. After initially suggesting the United States might take control of Greenland with military force being in question, Trump has now taken back those remarks, saying he is not going to use military force to invade the island. Greenland is a territory of Denmark, located in … Continue reading Trump denies talk of invading Greenland after backlash 

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