Mandalorian gets back on track in episode 2

By Brock Fortman The Mines of Mandalore is a nice episode that gets us back on track from the arc-filled premiere of season 3 of the Star Wars series The Mandalorian and keeps us wondering what’s next for the future of the season. <<Warning! The following article includes SPOILERS for season 3, episode 2 of The Mandalorian>> In season 3 episode 2, Din Djarin and … Continue reading Mandalorian gets back on track in episode 2

REVIEW: Escape to Witch Mountain is a relic of a simpler time

By Brock Fortman Escape to Witch Mountain is a “vintage” movie on Disney’s streaming service Disney+. I originally found this movie on a weekend afternoon while scrolling through the platform in the company of my aunt who suggested it. The movie starts with the two main characters Tia and Tony traveling in a car on their way to an orphanage due to the sad news of … Continue reading REVIEW: Escape to Witch Mountain is a relic of a simpler time

Nuclear Fusion breakthrough sees a possible future clean energy source

by Brock Fortman The announcement by US Department of Energy officials on December 13 revealed a nuclear fusion breakthrough that resulted in the first reaction to produce more energy than was put into creating the reaction. According to CNBC, “This is a scientific achievement, not a practical one,” said Omar A. Hurricane, a chief scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. This is huge … Continue reading Nuclear Fusion breakthrough sees a possible future clean energy source

City of Bellbrook joins lawsuit over PFAS contamination

by Brock Fortman Bellbrook backs Fairborn in filing suit against more than 30 businesses over claims of contamination in the city’s water supply with a group of chemicals known as PFAS. The 48-page lawsuit was filed in late October at Greene County Common Pleas Court which named several high-profile companies like 3M, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products, and others totaling 32 named companies and 49 unnamed … Continue reading City of Bellbrook joins lawsuit over PFAS contamination

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupting near a key highway

By Brock Fortman Mauna Loa is one of the five volcanoes that make up the big island of Hawaii. On November 27, the initial eruption occurred alerting scientists to keep a close eye on the rift zone of the volcano. A rift zone is where the mountain is splitting apart. The rock is cracked and relatively weak and it is easier for magma to emerge, … Continue reading Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupting near a key highway

McDonald’s introduces new quarter pounder and McFlurry

by Brock Fortman McDonald’s plans on debuting two new additions to their menu on November 21 at participating restaurants for a limited time. One of these additions is The Smokey BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese which features a 100% beef quarter-pound patty topped with two slices of melted American cheese. It features roma tomatoes and applewood smoked bacon layered in their special smoky sauce with … Continue reading McDonald’s introduces new quarter pounder and McFlurry

Students face restrictions on school internet

by Tommy Dickman and Brock Fortman Students and teachers alike have been affected by restrictions within the school networks whether it be websites, images, or even advertisements. This is because of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), legislation from the Federal Communications Commission implemented to try and create a safer internet in schools and libraries. Access to media for reports or presentations is highly restricted. … Continue reading Students face restrictions on school internet

Marching Eagles revamp their competition show 

by Brock Fortman The Marching Eagles underwent several changes to their competition show, titled The Architect. Former Bellbrook bands director and now program coordinator Mr. Carbone traveled from South Carolina to work with the group on a better-shaped show in preparation for their upcoming competition at Mason. Carbone implemented many changes including a complete revamp of half a movement and the inclusion of a sledgehammer … Continue reading Marching Eagles revamp their competition show 

School lunches see changes

by Brock Fortman In June of this year, President Biden signed “The Keep Kids Fed Act” which has affected the cost of school lunches within schools throughout the country. Previously the cost of school lunches was waived for all students during the pandemic. When school lunch became universally free for all students across the country, the average amount of school lunches served in the district … Continue reading School lunches see changes