By: Caroline Polen The Catholic Church lost Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, who passed away at the age of 88. He made history in 2013 as the first non-European pope since Gregory III, according to an article from Holy Name of Jesus. Known for his humility, emphasis on social justice, and outreach to marginalized communities, Pope Francis’s legacy left a significant mark on the … Continue reading The Catholic Church welcomes a new pope
By: Caroline Polen According to The Ohio Capital Journal, the newest version of the Ohio House budget is taking a step back from getting rid of something called the Public Library Fund, which is important because that’s how a lot of libraries get their money. Did you know there are around 124,903 libraries in the United States? A lot of them could be in trouble … Continue reading Libraries are facing budget challenges at every level
By: Caroline Polen Did you know that about 97% of students, ages 11-17, use their phones during the school day? The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District Board of Education had a meeting on Thursday, April 10 where they had a second read of Board Policy 5136 titled, “Personal Communication Devices” or PCDs. Audra Dorn, Board vice-president, mentioned that they had discussed this policy quite a bit … Continue reading What’s going on with the phone policy at Bellbrook?
By: Caroline Polen Did you know that the United States is home to over 60 national parks? National parks are special pieces of land that are protected by the government to preserve the land from human development. Going to a national park is a great way to learn more about where you live and to explore new places. “My family and I have visited seven … Continue reading Cuts could reduce protection for national parks
by Caroline Polen The Academy Awards aren’t anything new. The first “Oscars” took place in 1929, but are the awards declining in popularity among youth? The awards recognize excellence in cinematic achievements. This year the Oscars were hosted by American television host and comedian Conan O’Brien and drew in 18 million views. Yet that was an 8% drop from the 19.5 million views from last year. … Continue reading The Oscars don’t spark interest at BHS
by Caroline Polen 2025 is going to be a busy year with new movies coming out. From sequels to live actions there will be something for everyone. Lilo and Stitch is a movie about a fugitive alien who helps a lonely Hawaiian girl mend her broken family. The live-action remake will be in theaters May 23, 2025. “My whole family loves those movies, and I … Continue reading BHS students share opinions on upcoming 2025 movies
by Caroline Polen It had only been weeks since the LA wildfires started in Pacific Palisades, but the Grammys still held their award ceremony in the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. It was one of the first major LA events to happen since the devastating wildfires. The award ceremony had many tributes and fundraising opportunities, and they kept it less extravagant this year after … Continue reading Grammys bring conflict and controversy to BHS
by Caroline Polen When Ohio State defeated Notre Dame in the College Football National Championship on January 20, the game gained about 22.1 million views, making it the most-watched non-NFL sporting event. When students and staff at BHS were asked their thoughts on the game, their answers varied. “We only root for the Buckeyes,” English Language Arts teacher Julie Giles said. “We are so happy … Continue reading Bellbrook High School reacts to Ohio State winning the College Football National Championship
By Caroline Polen Mia Nazarenus is a senior on the dive team at Bellbrook high school. She has been on the dive team all four years but has been diving for a total of 10 years. “My past seasons with the team have gone really well,” Nazarenus said. “I have shown improvement each year. My expectation going into this season is to make it to … Continue reading Mia Nazarenus dives into her senior season
by Caroline Polen Meet the Teams is an event that happens every year. At Meet the Teams, they introduce the members of the Wee Eagles, middle school, and high school girls and boys basketball teams. They also introduce the middle and high school basketball cheerleaders. “Meet the Teams helps promote the basketball team and helps get younger teams like the 8th grade team information about … Continue reading 2024 Meet the Teams showcases district athletes
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