10 summer activity ideas

by: Madi Miller “SUMMER”… “SUMMER”… “SUMMER” … “SUMMER”  As the movie High School Musical starts off by rejoicing for summer break, Bellbrook High School students are eagerly anticipating that last day of school to reenact the scene.  Summer is approaching with only a couple weeks left of school. During the summer, some may feel lost in what to do whereas some may feel like they … Continue reading 10 summer activity ideas

Local artist shares her potter’s process

by Madi Miller Local artist Hollie Miller loves to quote: “You are the potter, I am the clay.” Many cups are carelessly manufactured. “There is an art to making pottery,” Miller said. “And it should be appreciated for the process as a whole as it is made with love rather than being manufactured.” Miller is passionate about the process of bringing a block of clay to … Continue reading Local artist shares her potter’s process

Creative ways to display kokedama plant balls

by Madi Miller Kokedama What is it? It originates from Japan and the word translates as “moss ball” What makes it special? The plant arrangement does not have a pot to hold the soil together.  Why would I display my plant like this? If you are someone who gets bored of the basic look of things in your house, this plant arrangement is perfect for … Continue reading Creative ways to display kokedama plant balls

Rihanna’s 2023 Super-bowl halftime show creates fiery commotion

by Madi Miller Rihanna comes back to music after almost a decade of silence.  The 2023 Super Bowl acted as her debut to not only coming back to perform but to announcing her second baby! Rihanna gave birth to her first child May 13, 2023, with spouse by her side, ASAP Rocky. Although the name has not been announced, she revealed the child is a … Continue reading Rihanna’s 2023 Super-bowl halftime show creates fiery commotion

Colleen Hoover creates interesting stories

by Madi Miller Social media site TikTok takes partial credit for her growth in sales. A large number of people have recommended her books on the app, leading to the videos going viral. With a blink of an eye, Colleen Hoover has become known as a best-selling author. Hoover sold approximately 20 million books as of October 2022. Fan favorites include… It Ends With Us … Continue reading Colleen Hoover creates interesting stories

2023 fashion trends forecast mixing of contrasts

By: Madi Miller This year’s fashion trends continue contrasts: loose to tight, soft to shiny. You will see cut-outs, 90’s inspiration, and lots of vintage touches. The Moto Trend: This particular style uses the 90’s vintage vibe as a foundation for the outfit. Leather material is used to create these pieces. No matter how low or high price you are willing to pay, there is … Continue reading 2023 fashion trends forecast mixing of contrasts

Audrey Hepburn’s legacy endures 30 years after her death

by Madi Miller “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’M POSSIBLE” – Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn faced a countless number of struggles but still continued to keep going and made it possible to make an impact in the world. Hepburn’s style was iconic. She expressed her style in many ways, from the movies she starred in to simple walks down the street. Hepburn premiered in … Continue reading Audrey Hepburn’s legacy endures 30 years after her death

How does fashion affect human behavior and thinking?

by: Madi Miller “I have nothing to wear.” “Nothing is going with my mood.”  “I hate this outfit.” “I do not want to put together an outfit for today.” “So and so wore this last week, so I bought it yesterday.” Saying any of these things is doing more harm than good. The mind controls how we act, but fashion controls the mind.  Fashion may … Continue reading How does fashion affect human behavior and thinking?

Amazon announces layoffs among Black Friday deals

by Madi Miller According to CNBC, Amazon laid off approximately 10,000 employees. This led to a 2% drop of shares. The amount of cuts is one of the biggest layoffs in Amazon’s history. In December 2021 the company had a total of 1.6 million part and full time employees. The company has been growing at an exponential rate but inflation has cut into their bottom … Continue reading Amazon announces layoffs among Black Friday deals

What does the real estate market look like right now?

by Madi Miller The Ohio real estate market fluctuates as much as the weather does. As reported on Redfin, home prices in September were up 7% compared to 2021, with 12,843 houses sold this September while last year’s September saw a grand total of 15,378 houses sold. It is typical for the market to have highs and lows. The median price for an average home … Continue reading What does the real estate market look like right now?