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Current Events

3 Illinois Plant Workers Killed, One Missing After an Explosion

By Jade Edwards On Friday, May 3, after an explosion at AB Specialty Silicones, an industrial plant in Waukegan, Illinois, two men were found dead after being trapped. One person died of serious injury after being taken to the hospital, and one person is still missing.  The three people who got trapped are said to have been the ones to warn others in the plant … Continue reading 3 Illinois Plant Workers Killed, One Missing After an Explosion

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Current Events, Feature/Opinion

OPINION: Teachers Protest in the Carolinas

By Jade Edwards Thousands of teachers used a personal day on Wednesday, May 1 to protest in Columbia, South Carolina, contributing to the inevitable closing of at least five school districts.  On the same day, a mass protest in Raleigh, North Carolina effectively closed more than 40 school districts and charter schools. Why are these teachers doing this? They find the sacrifice of being out … Continue reading OPINION: Teachers Protest in the Carolinas

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School Community, Sports

Bellbrook Track Finds A Promising Season

By Jade Edwards Only a few weeks into the spring competition season for Bellbrook Track and Field, and the team is looking like a promising competitor for the surrounding opposition.  The captains this year are Cameron Brittain, senior; Kalli Kramer, senior; Clay Cavanaugh, senior; Kayla Paul, Junior; Lance Weston, senior; and Tyler Dreischarf, senior. Nerves were ramped up about the team as a whole because … Continue reading Bellbrook Track Finds A Promising Season

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Sports

The USWNT is Gearing Up for the World Cup in Style

By: Jade Edwards The United States Women’s National Soccer Team is taking on the 2019 Women’s World Cup in style.  With their new kits, they are feeling like the reigning champions they are and remembering the champions of ‘99.  The amazing group of U.S. women who won the World Cup in 1999 included some of the greatest female soccer players to date: Mia Hamm, Brandi … Continue reading The USWNT is Gearing Up for the World Cup in Style

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Arts and Entertainment

Add This Action-Packed Read to Your Must-Read-Next List: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

By: Jade Edwards #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas has written “a must-read for lovers of epic fantasy and fairy tales” (USA Today).  In a plot filled with mythical concepts, thrilling duels, and a flourishing love triangle, Throne of Glass brings adventure to life and sparks imagination.  Immerse yourself in a story that will encourage an appreciation of individual freedom and empathy … Continue reading Add This Action-Packed Read to Your Must-Read-Next List: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

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Arts and Entertainment

Mary Poppins Returns: A Must-See to Bring Out Your Inner Kid

By: Jade Edwards A fresh, modern addition to the classic, Mary Poppins Returns is a thrilling film that tells the story of what happens after the original.  Michael Banks recently lost his wife to an illness, and his sister Jane Banks is there to help raise his three kids: Anabel, John, and Georgie.   Living at 17 Cherry Tree Lane, a house that has been … Continue reading Mary Poppins Returns: A Must-See to Bring Out Your Inner Kid

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Sports

2018 College Football Playoffs Promise Great Viewing

By: Jade Edwards By the end of the day on Saturday, December 1, the rankings were set for the 2018 Division 1 (D1) College Football Playoffs (CFP) with Alabama ranked number one, Clemson ranked number 2, Notre Dame ranked number 3, and Oklahoma ranked number 4.  Alabama and Oklahoma are set to play their CFP semifinal match in the Orange Bowl on December 29 at … Continue reading 2018 College Football Playoffs Promise Great Viewing

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School Community, Sports

Friday’s Pink Game: Rough Start to the 2018-2019 Season

By: Jade Edwards Every year, the Bellbrook Women’s Basketball team hosts a scrimmage for the purpose of raising money to further breast cancer research.  The Pink Game always brings in a large crowd all sporting pink to support the cause. At $5 per ticket, quite a lot is donated, and survivors present at the game are given pink roses to celebrate their fight.  With all … Continue reading Friday’s Pink Game: Rough Start to the 2018-2019 Season

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