Women’s Lacrosse walks down memory lane

By: Emma DeWeese and Audrey Cable The girls’ varsity lacrosse team has a record of five wins, seven losses, and one tie with one more season game against Fenwick on May 11. Ranking eleventh seed in the league, the girls will play Sunbury Big Walnut on May 17 for the first round of playoffs. Continue reading Women’s Lacrosse walks down memory lane

Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

By: Emma DeWeese Each year Bellbrook High School’s juniors take the state-mandated ACT and the sophomores take a practice ACT. To make the best use of the freshman and senior classes’ time, the school offers career opportunities to better prepare them for the future. Freshmen partake in surveys and presentations of various educational and career opportunities, while seniors have the day to job shadow. Senior … Continue reading Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

Mental health disorders and treatment plans are varied

By: Emma DeWeese Mental health issues come in a plethora of diverse diagnoses, but all of them are a struggle. The most common types are anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders. These disorders are just an umbrella, as each type has different variations that are caused by different triggers and treated differently.  Understanding mental health and categorizing the types is a step closer to helping those … Continue reading Mental health disorders and treatment plans are varied

A guide to choosing a college roommate

By: Emma DeWeese Choosing a roommate can be difficult and scary, especially for students moving far from home. There is no perfect guide to picking a roommate, but there are tips and tricks for finding someone that will work for you. The first step according to CollegeChoice.net is to figure out who you are and what you expect from a roommate. Making a list of … Continue reading A guide to choosing a college roommate

Killer Cosmetics: The story of Guilia Tofana and her magic potion

By Emma DeWeese Giulia Tofana is the most prolific serial killer many people never heard of. Seventeenth-century women were viewed as property rather than people and were used as tokens in the men’s conquest of power. No matter if a woman came from a wealthy family or a peasant family, fathers had full control over who they would marry, often leaving women in unfit relationships. … Continue reading Killer Cosmetics: The story of Guilia Tofana and her magic potion

OPINION: Kanye West loses it all

by Emma DeWeese It’s safe to say the whole world has been keeping up with Kanye. From his over-the-top publicity stunts and his considerably offensive statements, Kanye West has been the center of attention ever since he stepped into the spotlight in the early 2000s. Whether you love or hate him, it’s fair to say he has left the media in a frenzy after recent … Continue reading OPINION: Kanye West loses it all

BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience

By: Emma DeWeese Mrs. Rivero demonstrates how a student like senior Jakob Zacharias can buy snacks from the Snack Cart. Proceeds from the cart go to Supportive Peers. Mrs. Rivero, a math teacher at Bellbrook High school, was inspired by a program run at Bell Creek Intermediate, her son’s school, that helped him and many other students gain confidence and make social connections with staff … Continue reading BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience

Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter

By: Emma DeWeese With Christmas right around the corner, Bellbrook High school is looking for a way to give back to the community. Mrs. Enderson, an intervention specialist at the high school, encourages students to donate to our furry friends this season.  Mrs. Enderson’s class uses a program called News2You that highlights current events and organizations to read about. The original Operation Santa Paws was … Continue reading Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter

Teachers want to connect more with students

By Emma Deweese No matter what building or grade they teach, Bellbrook teachers adore the community they work in and shared various ways they are thinking about their students. “Teachers wear many hats every day, all day long,” Mrs. Huff said. A kindergarten teacher at Stephen Bell, she wishes her students understood that teachers have many responsibilities. Huff says she will do whatever she can … Continue reading Teachers want to connect more with students