Author: Cate Eberly

School Community

Students reflect on first weeks of Ohio school phone ban

By: Cate Eberly  The new school phone ban officially started on January 1 in Ohio, prohibiting students attending public, community, or STEM Schools from using their phones throughout the duration of the instructional day.   First semester at Bellbrook High School, students were not permitted to be on their phones during class and phones were placed in holders or out of sight. However, students still had … Continue reading Students reflect on first weeks of Ohio school phone ban

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The Department of Government Efficiency “no longer exists”

By: Cate Eberly The Department of Government Efficiency, also referred to as DOGE, was established by an executive order from President Trump on January 20. This executive order reorganized the existing United States Digital Service into DOGE.  During its creation in early 2025, its stated mission according to The White House was “modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity” through tactics … Continue reading The Department of Government Efficiency “no longer exists”

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What will the 2025–2026 winter look like?

by Cate Eberly After a warm fall, what will our 2025–2026 winter look like? Winter officially begins in a little over a month on Sunday, December 21, and lasts through Friday, March 20, 2026. NOAA released its winter prediction from the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) on October 16 for the upcoming winter months of December 2025 through February 2026. NOAA considers a variety of factors, … Continue reading What will the 2025–2026 winter look like?

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Four criminals charged for Louvre heist 

By: Cate Eberly As the Louvre heist case continues, the latest update is that the four men responsible for the theft are now in custody and have partially confessed to their involvement. All suspects are expected to face around 15 years in prison for their roles in the heist. Since Sunday, October 19, around 200 detectives have been working to find these men. Another suspect … Continue reading Four criminals charged for Louvre heist 

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How text-to-video AI is transforming social media

By: Cate Eberly Soar AI, a recently released feature on OpenAI, allows for text-to-video generation. Videos can be inputted and asked to edit various aspects or completely generated from text.  The realism of video AI being is bringing about the risk for more misinformation and deepfakes circulating on social media. According to Merriam-Webster, a deepfake is an image or recording that has been convincingly altered … Continue reading How text-to-video AI is transforming social media

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Lifestyle

What is better? Being an early bird or a night owl?

By: Cate Eberly Someone who is an early bird can be characterized by going to sleep early, waking up early, and generally having more energy in the first half of the day. On the other hand, night owls tend to stay up late, sleep in late, and have more energy in the second half of the day.  Some positives about being an early bird are … Continue reading What is better? Being an early bird or a night owl?

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BHS Seniors share study tips for success

By: Cate Eberly As the school year ramps up, it’s important for students to recognize the study strategies they can use to succeed. BHS senior Sara Knee, who holds a 4.0 unweighted GPA and has taken a variety of courses at BHS and through CCP, shared her approach. “I have been in advanced science, math, and English courses since seventh grade,” Knee said. “I’m currently … Continue reading BHS Seniors share study tips for success

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Tips for building a college list

By: Cate Eberly As college application season rapidly approaches, seniors begin to narrow their sights on their top schools. Having a solidified list early allows students to make their application as prepared as possible. Though choosing schools out of the thousands globally can seem daunting to students, Bellbrook High School English teacher Mrs. Klepacz breaks down what key factors students should consider. “Do you want … Continue reading Tips for building a college list

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Beneficial ways students can spend their summer

By: Cate Eberly Though summer break is the perfect place to recharge before school starts, it is also an ample opportunity to benefit yourself. Students can use the summer to immerse themselves in various activities. Most colleges hold pre-college programs. They act as a camp to explore a topic and campus if students choose to commute or live in dorms for the duration of the … Continue reading Beneficial ways students can spend their summer

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Current Events, Sports

The Olympics shed light on sports at lower levels

by Cate Eberly This Summer Olympic games are being held in Paris from July 26-Aug 11. Over the 29 Summer Olympics that have been held, the sports have constantly changed. Millions of eyes will be turned to sports many have not heard of, but a majority of high school students will only watch sports they partake in themselves. Bellbrook High School Sophomore, Symone Costner, a … Continue reading The Olympics shed light on sports at lower levels

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