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Arts and Entertainment

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

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School Community, Sports

The new bowling team follows the same dynamic as the swim team

By: Aly West The past few years the Bellbrook Swim and Dive Team have been a secondary sport for students during the off season of their main sports. Often the swim team seeks participation with no prior experience required, while participants find it fun for the social and exercise aspect.  Josiah Wolverton, a senior at Bellbrook High School, plays on the men’s soccer team, competes … Continue reading The new bowling team follows the same dynamic as the swim team

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Current Events

Bellbrook airline pilot responds to UPS cargo plane crash

By: Aly West UPS flight 2976 was bound to Honolulu, Hawaii, from Louisville, Kentucky, on November 4. Three crew members were on board that flight and unfortunately died in the crash due to complications within the MD-11 airliner- causing destruction on Muhammad Ali International Airport near Grade Lane/Fern Valley Road.  Bellbrook resident and United Airlines pilot Captain Doug West explained the situation. “The aircraft has … Continue reading Bellbrook airline pilot responds to UPS cargo plane crash

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School Community, Sports

Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance

By: Aly West Looking out into the stands, often little to no students show up to watch and support their friends at sports events outside than football and basketball. This is what led to Josh Craig, a business teacher at Bellbrook High School, to work towards increasing student attendance at games with his marketing class.  During the course, students do research towards a marketing report … Continue reading Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance

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School Community, Sports

Aggarwal helps bring tennis courts to Bellbrook High

By: Aly West Currently the men’s and women’s tennis teams are required to pay KTC Quail in order to practice on courts. “It would be nice to be able to practice at school rather than waste all this money on practices,” Venus Aggarwal, a senior at Bellbrook High School, said.  Aggarwal has taken part in the women’s high school tennis team for four years. She … Continue reading Aggarwal helps bring tennis courts to Bellbrook High

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School Community

Bellbrook High School Key Club introduces new leadership roles for the new school year 

By: Aly West The 2025 graduates Zac Hansen, Connor Spriggs, Madeline Reed, and Hayden Fisher have stepped down from their positions after presiding over Key Club for the last two years. Last year, rising juniors Ahmed El Sharif and Rithik Mall and rising seniors Josiah Wolverton and Ella Bilen took charge as this year’s officers, after being voted in by the Key Club body.  El … Continue reading Bellbrook High School Key Club introduces new leadership roles for the new school year 

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School Community

Chick-fil-A welcomes student section for upcoming 5th quarter event

By: Aly West After the Bellbrook Eagles home football game against Edgewood, on Friday, September 26, Chick-fil-A invites the student section to come hangout after the game. Chick-Fil-A is extending its hours and will close at 11:00pm instead of its regular hours of operation of 10:00pm. Located in the Chick-Fil-A parking lot, students will have the opportunity to come hang out with their friends, play … Continue reading Chick-fil-A welcomes student section for upcoming 5th quarter event

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School Community

Meet Swedish exchange student Lagerlid

By: Aly West Linn Lagerlid, a Swedish exchange student, has joined Bellbrook High School for her senior year to study and immerse herself in American culture. Lagerlid is originally from a small town near Stockholm called Sigtuna. Lagerlid participates and coaches basketball during her free time. Lagerlid hopes to try out for and join the basketball team during her time here as well.  Lagerlid is … Continue reading Meet Swedish exchange student Lagerlid

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Lifestyle, School Community

Bellbrook offers many activities for summer fun

By: Aly West While the town of Bellbrook may seem small, there are so many amazing activities that make Bellbrook seem like a bigger place. Whether you’re new here or have lived here your whole life, there’s something for everyone. From archery to pottery painting, you sure will not get bored.  For those who enjoy all things outdoor and being active, Bellbrook offers a variety … Continue reading Bellbrook offers many activities for summer fun

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Lifestyle, School Community

What actions does the cafeteria take to minimize food waste?

by Aly West “If I went out to any of the trash cans in the cafeteria, it would have to be apples, raisins, and any kind of fruit or vegetable being thrown away the most,” Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools food service general manager, Jennifer Hoehn said. “When the student receives their lunch, there is nothing that we can do about whether you eat it or not.” … Continue reading What actions does the cafeteria take to minimize food waste?

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