by Emily Bunsold Homework Help is a program run at Bellcreek Intermediate where every Monday and Thursday at 2:30, students from the high school make their way across the street to help kids practice good study habits who struggle with homework or are unorganized in their school work. When the high school students first arrive, they must sign in to get credit for their service … Continue reading Bellbrook Club Helps Kids with Their Homework
By Alexia Vlahos On February 22, the Russian Army invaded Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied the invasion and claimed that the “local self-defense forces” were mistaken as Russian soldiers. Allegations from Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Olexander Motsyk, disagrees with Vladimir Putin, saying, “The fact is, these are Russian forces. And they participate in toppling local government in Crimea.” The Crimean Parliament’s sentiments … Continue reading Ukraine Crisis
by Dru Hunsaker Though Syria is no longer the controversial political minefield that it once was, unrest still rages throughout the city and several groups are profiting from the lack of order. Literally. In the Syrian city of Raqqa, an extremist Islamic group, ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), is now demanding that Christian citizens pay up to 17 grams of gold (annually) to … Continue reading Syrian Islamic Extremists Demand Money to Protect Christian Citizens
by Mitch Powers Bellbrook has shaken things up at the state wrestling tournament because three of our athletes placed this year. Tyler Geloneck, who is only a sophomore, placed sixth, junior Ben Schram placed third, and junior Cameron Kelly came in second place at his third state tournament appearance. It was no secret that Bellbrook’s wrestling team was powerful, but the odds of three members placing are … Continue reading Bellbrook Wrestling’s State Success
by Allison Petkoff Peyton Manning has been fully cleared to play by his doctor in the 2014 season. Manning led his team, the Denver Broncos, to the Super Bowl last month despite neck injuries. Manning has struggled with neck injuries for years. He sat out the 2011 season due to surgeries on his neck and has sacrificed a lot of his time due to his … Continue reading Peyton Manning passes his physical, Clear to Play in 2014 Season
by Harmony Takhar The LEGO movie arrived in theaters on February 7, 2014. It is a 3D animated film that is based off the toy LEGOs with a story. It has quickly reached #1 in box office and still is currently after two weeks, even after the movies that arrived Valentine’s Day weekend. This movie isn’t just for children; people from all age groups have been … Continue reading The LEGO movie earns an A
by Megan Haymond On Wednesday, February 26, a State Department investigation decided that the appointment of a contractor to carry out an environmental impact study on the Keystone Pipeline who had previously worked for TransCanada was not a conflict of interest. TransCanada is the company interested in building the pipeline that the environmentalists and conservatives have been fighting over for years. The results of the … Continue reading Keystone XL Pipeline Waits for Kerry
by Emily Bunsold There’s a plethora of different fundraisers during the course of the school year at Bellbrook High that help toward many great causes. One in particular would be Bellbrook’s Pasta for Pennies. This amazing organization gives money to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, helping patients who struggle with the disease. Bellbrook asks that its students get involved by donating whatever they can to help … Continue reading Fundraiser to Help Leukemia Lymphoma Society Ends
by Dru Hunsaker While Ukraine’s former president, Viktor Yanukovych, remains in hiding following the coup that ousted him from power and led to an arrest warrant for his person, protests in the Ukraine are mounting and the Russian government is reaching out to suppress the unrest. Viktor Yanukovych, now wanted for mass murder of civilians, is rumored to be hiding somewhere inside the Ukrainian border. … Continue reading Ukrainian President Ousted, Protests Rise Amid Chaos
by Maria Gerbic Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball ended their season in the first tournament round to Ponitz, a tough way to end a great season. The team finished 2nd in the league, with a record of 14-6 and 9-3 in the SWBL division. The notable victories were to Xenia’s D1 team and Oakwood, league rivals who were twice defeated by Bellbrook. Many didn’t have great expectations … Continue reading Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball Playing4Payne
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