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How does National Honor Society selection work?

by Ten Bottemiller Bellbrook High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) recently sent officers to classrooms to induct this year’s new members. “We tapped new members on February 5,” NHS advisor and math teacher Tess Rivero said. “That’s basically where NHS officers give them this little pin that tells them they’ve been selected. That’s how they find out.” The National Honor Society strives to bring aid … Continue reading How does National Honor Society selection work?

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Bellbrook’s Winter Formal guarantees fun, prizes, and charity support

by Ten Bottemiller Love is in the air at Bellbrook’s 2024 Winter Formal, which will be held on Saturday, February 3 from 7-10pm. With a fitting Valentine’s Day theme, the Winter Formal promises an evening full of fun, music, and high school memories. Tickets sales opened on Monday at $15 a ticket and must be purchased online or in the athletic office during school hours. … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Winter Formal guarantees fun, prizes, and charity support

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Lifestyle

Bellbrook sophomore Scarbro outlines the problem with fast fashion

by Ten Bottemiller As we prepare for another round of seasonal styles, it’s important to remember the negative effects that fast fashion have on the environment. Bellbrook sophomore with a passion for clothing and the fashion industry, Nora Scarbro, wants to remind students that fashion isn’t just about looks, and that wearing only the trendiest items can have serious consequences on the earth. Fast fashion … Continue reading Bellbrook sophomore Scarbro outlines the problem with fast fashion

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Arts and Entertainment, School Community

BHS theater’s dual casts take on the emotional Steel Magnolias

by Ten Bottemiller, Ben Pursel, and Kameron Heft November 15-18, Bellbrook High School’s theater students brought an entirely new performance style to the stage with their stage adaptation of the Herbert Ross 1983 hit film Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias is about a group of women and one of their daughters, the drama they discuss in a beauty parlor, and the heartbreak they experience due to … Continue reading BHS theater’s dual casts take on the emotional Steel Magnolias

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Arts and Entertainment, Feature/Opinion

REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck ending worth the read

by Ten Bottemiller Of Mice and Men is a famous classic novel by John Steinbeck that is often read in schools across America. I, however, never read Of Mice and Men in a class, so I decided to pick it up and read it in a single day. Since many Bellbrook students are or will be in AP English Literature, I decided to review this … Continue reading REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck ending worth the read

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Arts and Entertainment, School Community

New Career Art class broadens students’ artistic horizons

by Ten Bottemiller New in 2023, Career Art has been added to Bellbrook’s class list. Suggested by Mrs. Newsome, one of Bellbrook’s two art teachers, the class explores topics such as tattoos, fashion, comic books, makeup, jewelry, and more with in-depth instructions on how to create within these genres.  “I’ve had a lot of students ask what they can do with an art degree or … Continue reading New Career Art class broadens students’ artistic horizons

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Current Events

Iran carries out first two protester executions

by Ten Bottemiller The Iranian government initiated the execution of 23-year-old Mohsen Shekari, one of the protesters that surfaced after Mahsa Amini’s death. Shekari was one of many protesters detained and killed, though he was the first protester publicly hanged on Thursday, December 8. Shekari was arrested on September 25 and sentenced to execution on November 20 on accusations of him blocking a street in … Continue reading Iran carries out first two protester executions

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Protesters detained and killed in Iran

by Ten Bottemiller On September 16, 22-year old Mahsa Amini died three days after being taken in by Iranian police, inciting protests across the country. She was allegedly beaten in custody due to her violation of the strict Islamic dress code. An estimated 18,000 protesters have been detained since protests began and over 400 have been killed, NPR reported. The Iranian government attempted to cover … Continue reading Protesters detained and killed in Iran

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine not to blame for Poland missile strike

by Ten Bottemiller Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he had “no doubt” that Ukraine is not to blame for the missile that crossed into Poland during a Russian attack, killing two people, reported CNBC. On Tuesday, a missile from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict crossed the border of Poland and killed two civilians and immediate suspicion arose over the missile being from Russia, which caused NATO … Continue reading Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine not to blame for Poland missile strike

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President Biden and Democrats across America worry for the fate of democracy in midterm elections

by Ten Bottemiller Officials in the White House and Democrats all over the country are worried Democrats may lose control of both the Senate and White House in the upcoming midterm elections on November 8, where all seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate will be up for election. The elections will dictate the last two years of Joe Biden’s … Continue reading President Biden and Democrats across America worry for the fate of democracy in midterm elections

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