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President Biden pardons his son Hunter before leaving office

By Samantha Schulz On December 1, President Biden signed a pardon for his son Hunter. It was to spare his son from being imprisoned for charges under federal felony gun and tax convictions. Hunter was under federal investigation around December 2020. He would have faced 25 years in prison for the firearm case and 17 years for the tax case. According to the BBC, Hunter … Continue reading President Biden pardons his son Hunter before leaving office

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Republicans take a majority in Congress

By Samantha Schulz On Wednesday, November 13, the Republicans took control, obtaining 218 seats in the House of Representatives which secured the majority, while Democrats secured 208 seats after Republicans flipped seven seats. The upper chamber of the Senate has been shifted to a Republican majority after they flipped three Democratic senate seats. Which makes it 52 seats for the Republicans and 47 seats for … Continue reading Republicans take a majority in Congress

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Arts and Entertainment, Current Events

What really happened to Liam Payne?

By Samantha Schulz The singer Liam Payne who was known for being in the teenage boy band One Direction passed away at 31 years old. He fell off the third-story balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 16.  The police were called according to BBC, prior to dealing with a man acting erratically and under the influence. They found Payne’s body in the … Continue reading What really happened to Liam Payne?

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Do you know how and where to vote for the upcoming election?

By Samantha Schulz This year’s election will take place on Tuesday, November 5. To vote in the election, you have to be 18 years old at the time of the election. You had to register by October 7, either online on https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/, in person at the local election office, or by mail to vote in the upcoming election. You can check your registration via VoteOhio.gov: … Continue reading Do you know how and where to vote for the upcoming election?

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School Community, Sports

Boys’ cheerleading team takes on Powder Puff

By Samantha Schulz Every year for the Powder Puff game, people from the senior class can sign up to participate in cheerleading in front of the student section while the seniors play football. Typically, members of the boys’ cross country team volunteer and get to do their own halftime show and learn all the sideline cheers. They wear old cheer uniforms, including the tops, skirts, … Continue reading Boys’ cheerleading team takes on Powder Puff

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School Community

Peer-elected students become the voice for the student body of Bellbrook High School

By Samantha Schulz Student Government is advised by Ms. Bills-Tenney and contains four representatives for each grade. They represent their classmates on issues regarding events such as Homecoming and Prom themes and set them up for the student body. They also produce events like the talent show and organize Peace Prize nominations. Each year the rising senior class votes for a class president, vice president, … Continue reading Peer-elected students become the voice for the student body of Bellbrook High School

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School Community

Students see a positive change for the Spirit Committee at BHS

By Samantha Schulz Librarian Amanda Brenner and French teacher Mrs. Krumheuer created a new environment for the Spirit  Committee, which is a group at Bellbrook High School that allows students from each grade level to contribute their creativity in getting involved through sport, clubs, and other activities that go on throughout the school year. It aims to grow the opportunities for students to show their … Continue reading Students see a positive change for the Spirit Committee at BHS

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