By Liv Whitlock With the closing of the school year now encroaching closer day by day, AP exams and finals are getting closer, too. It’s time for students to “lock in” and get it done in the final push of the school year. Close to exam time there is always that heated debate, “Do exams even really matter?” considering all of the ways a student … Continue reading Teachers explain how to prepare for and succeed on final exams
By Liv Whitlock With the Spring Break now in our rearview, the rest of the 2023-2024 school year is ready to fly by, especially for seniors. But that doesn’t mean that they can clock out quite yet. Here is what the next few weeks have in store. The Rest of April On April 15, get ready to suit up because the money to sign up … Continue reading Seniors, get ready for the last weeks of the school year
By Liv Whitlock Fear, as per Merriam-Webster, is defined as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” It is human nature to be fearful. It stems from evolutionary self-preservation techniques and everyone is afraid of something. Whether it’s a fear of failure, embarrassment, or even loss, this primal instinct can spur us into action. “For me, I have a fear … Continue reading What are you afraid of?
By Liv Whitlock As Pi Day (March 14 = 3.14) approaches, it’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite mathematical constant with a delicious twist – pies! Whether you’re a math whiz or just someone who loves a good dessert, Pi Day is the perfect excuse to indulge. So, grab your rolling pin and let’s embark on a flavorful journey filled with playful pie recipes that will … Continue reading Enjoy pie-tastic Pi Day recipes
By Liv Whitlock In the spirit of the new year: out with the old, in with the new. And by that I mean, we’re done with New Year’s resolutions in 2024. Billions of people use the new year as a way to better themselves. Most decide to take on bigger projects or totally life-altering changes in habits. “I’m all for self-improvement,” Bellbrook senior Sofie Goodrich … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions are officially “over” in 2024
by Liv Whitlock Over the course of the 2022-2023 school year, national champions emerged from the Bellbrook Hog Flyers. “The most significant factor in our success was preparedness,” Team Leader Rylan Carper said. They are looking forward to more wins this year. “While some people don’t know this, our team is judged on a lot more than just racing,” Carper said. “And a lot of … Continue reading Hog Flyers eager for another national title
by Liv Whitlock As the school year progresses, teachers assign more work with less remorse. Understandably, this is a result of teachers just trying to meet the rigorous standards of a mandated statewide curriculum. But its effects are leaving students in shambles. “It’s like I’m drowning in work all the time,” said Morgan Sessler, a senior at Bellbrook High School. Sessler is deemed by most … Continue reading OPINION: Stress plagues our student body
by Liv Whitlock Let’s be real: school is hard. Staying on top of your course load is a balancing act of maintaining high marks, participating in a variety of extracurriculars, and, somehow, finding time to enjoy your social life. Here’s a few ideas to help you juggle it all. WRITE IT DOWN Knowing due dates for your classes is kind of a given, but it … Continue reading How to stay on top of your course load
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