Opinion: Black Friday Permeates Thanksgiving

By Abbey Knupp Prepare to eat your Thanksgiving dinner from your finest tupperware containers if you want to catch some of the hot sales this holiday season. If you don’t currently own some nice tupperware containers, you could always pick up the $18 set of pyrex containers that are a part of Macy’s sale. However, if you desire such an item, you better be prepared … Continue reading Opinion: Black Friday Permeates Thanksgiving

Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingringeding!

by Linden Peterson Viral YouTube video “What Does the Fox Say” will be available in book version on December 10. Created by two Norwegian comedians known as Ylvis, the book is expected make its way onto many bookshelves of children around the world this winter. “What Does the Fox Say” was on the top 10 of Billboard 100 for three weeks and has been viewed on YouTube almost 250 … Continue reading Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingringeding!

The Kennedy Legacy and Mystery 50 Years Later

by: Shelby Powers November 22, 1963 is the infamous date of the assassination of 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy. The loss of a beloved leader rocked an innocent and confident nation, the wealthiest in the world at the time, and propelled forward a decade of unequaled social change. As the 50th anniversary of his death passes this month, Americans look back … Continue reading The Kennedy Legacy and Mystery 50 Years Later

Arctic Monkeys coming to the LC Indoor Pavillion

by Adele Hardwick The new release of the Arctic Monkeys album, AM, has jump started the band in their 2013- 2014 global tour.  The group will be coming to Columbus at the LC Indoor Pavillion on February 11. The band will rock the crowd in the arena since there is only a pit seating area.  Their album was just dropped the beginning of last month. … Continue reading Arctic Monkeys coming to the LC Indoor Pavillion

Mother Nature Storms Through Midwest

By Nick Martin If you stood outside on Sunday night, you may have been blown away by the strong winds and heavy rain. Tornadoes ripped through the Midwest, killing 6 so far, with some missing and even more homeless or without power. The government predicts the overall cost of damages from the storm cell total as much as 1 billion dollars. “The sky was just … Continue reading Mother Nature Storms Through Midwest

Google Removes Dead Teenager’s Body from Google Maps

by Casey Murphy Kevin Barrera, 14, was shot and killed in 2009 and the image has been on Google Maps ever since. Police found him in Richmond, California, by a set of railroad tracks. This past Monday the picture was updated. “Jose Barrera, of Richmond, California, said he discovered the image, visible on Google Maps’ satellite view feature, last week.” (CNN) Google usually does not … Continue reading Google Removes Dead Teenager’s Body from Google Maps

Miley Lit Up at the EMA’s

by Casey Murphy Miley Cyrus is at it again, demanding the spotlight at the EMA music awards this past week. The 20-year-old hip hop artist was seen smoking a joint onstage. Miley is a unique singer that has done a complete 180 degrees since her “Hannah Montana” days. Miley has been changing her image as a role model since her hot single “Wreaking Ball” showed … Continue reading Miley Lit Up at the EMA’s

Bellbrook Marching Eagles National Champions

by Cayla Destefani  For the first time in nine years the Bellbrook High School Marching Band won 1st in their class at the Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Competition. Band spirit is at its highest. #purpleplumeband is all over social networks, and the community of Bellbrook couldn’t be more proud. Even the local gas station’s sign says, “Congratulations Bellbrook Band!” and reminds its customers … Continue reading Bellbrook Marching Eagles National Champions

Basketball for Breast Cancer

By Kate Barton and Bridget Richard On November 15 at Bellbrook Middle School, many people gathered in support of the PINK basketball game that raised money and support for breast cancer. The PINK game is held every year in support of Gayle Joyner, a former Bellbrook resident who had breast cancer. Miami Valley Hospital and Ritter’s Frozen Custard sponsored the event. Admission was $5 and … Continue reading Basketball for Breast Cancer

Ohioans Approve School Levies

by Abbey Knupp On Tuesday, November 5, Ohio citizens braved the cold weather to cast their vote in the election. A striking number of citizens showed support for their local school system and approved their school’s levy, which means that their taxes will help fund their local school system. Voters passed 97% of the renewal levies and 36% of the newly proposed levies, passing around … Continue reading Ohioans Approve School Levies