A guide to Valentine’s Day with loved ones

by: Nora Scarbro With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you might be wondering how best to celebrate it. The number one way to start your Valentine’s Day with your partner is by asking them to be your valentine. But if you’re stuck, here are some ideas.  The easiest but traditionally thoughtful route is flowers and a personal gift. A popular gift right now are Jellycats. They … Continue reading A guide to Valentine’s Day with loved ones

Marketing & Communications Club holds first film contest for Bellbrook community

By: Aly West As a celebration of the Bellbrook community, the Marketing and Communications Club is hosting its first ever short film competition. Whether the film is a fantasy, romance, thriller, or an appreciation of Bellbrook, they must revolve around the theme of “The Heart of Bellbrook” and stay under 20 minutes. A letter of intent is required for a submission and films are due … Continue reading Marketing & Communications Club holds first film contest for Bellbrook community

Movies to look forward to in 2026

By: Calle Caldwell 2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for the big screen. From the long-awaited return of Marvel icons to sweet rom-coms, there are all kinds of movies to look forward to this year. Two of the biggest movie franchises, Star Wars and Marvel, have new movies coming out this year. Star Wars is releasing “The Mandalorian & Grogu” onto big … Continue reading Movies to look forward to in 2026

ICE controversy becomes focus of the 2026 Grammy Awards

By: Gabe Woods The 2026 Grammy Awards were held on February 1 in Los Angeles, California. This year, the biggest award show in the music industry showed a focus in not just the music, but speaking out against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics. Following the shootings of Renee Good and Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis, protests across the country emerged. At the Grammys, major … Continue reading ICE controversy becomes focus of the 2026 Grammy Awards

PowderPuff cheerleaders return to perform at the Blizzard Bash

By: Calle Caldwell At the Blizzard Bash pep rally on January 30, the cheerleaders from the PowderPuff match this past fall will return to team up with the Bellbrook Dance Academy (BDA). Eight seniors have joined the official BDA senior team to perform a dance. The collaboration was born in a Spirit Committee meeting. Bellbrook High School senior and BDA dancer Aly West originally wanted … Continue reading PowderPuff cheerleaders return to perform at the Blizzard Bash

Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians leaves fans excited after season 2 finale

By Delaney Dine Percy Jackson and the Olympians is an adapted TV show version of Rick Riordan’s best selling book series. The show just finished season two of its run on Disney+ and left many fans with a multitude of emotions over its finale events. Most fans were excited but sad to wait for the next season. “There were a lot of surprises in the … Continue reading Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians leaves fans excited after season 2 finale

Where to go to find that perfect dance dress

By: Nora Scarbro What are you wearing to the school dance? No idea? Here are some ideas. If you need a quick dress you can try on, some places to consider are Windsor at Fairfield Commons Mall, David’s Bridal by the Dayton Mall, Pure Couture in Beavercreek, or even a department store like Von Maur or Macy’s. Be advised that Windsor only carries up to an … Continue reading Where to go to find that perfect dance dress

2026 Golden Globes introduces new podcast award

By: Aly West The Golden Globes held its annual awards ceremony this on Sunday, Jan. 11, featuring iconic red carpet outfits, unexpected film awardees, and fan favorite celebrities.  With the rise of popularity in podcasts, a new award was introduced: Best Podcast. The podcasts nominees included Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Call Her Daddy, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Smartless, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and … Continue reading 2026 Golden Globes introduces new podcast award

Music streaming platforms share their end-of-year music statistics with users

By Caroline Cope As 2025 comes to an end, various music platforms have released their personalized annual listening summary for users, with the most popular being Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay, and Amazon Music Delivered. These listening summaries provide users with insights and statistics into their unique listening habits over the entire calendar year. Spotify Wrapped initially debuted in 2016, with Apple Music Replay following … Continue reading Music streaming platforms share their end-of-year music statistics with users

The 2025 Grammy nominations feature new and winning artists 

By: Nora Scarbro The Grammys have always been a point of interest and controversy in pop culture. The two categories with the most competition — song and album of the year — features artists that have been regulars in the category as well as new nominees.  Some returning artists for album of the year are Bad Bunny; Tyler, the Creator; and Lady Gaga. An artist … Continue reading The 2025 Grammy nominations feature new and winning artists