By: Chi Steadman 2025 has had multiple authors and game developers release new projects. “We had a ton of good releases this year,” Bellbrook High School librarian Amanda Brenner said. Lots of books were released this year, especially in the young adult sphere. Some were continuations of pre-existing series and some were releases from well loved authors. “If I had to say the biggest, hottest … Continue reading What could you have missed in 2025?
By: Eilley Wannarka The hit series, Dancing with the Stars, features celebrities performing choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts. Season 34 aired a few weeks ago, and fans have plenty to say about the results of the finale. With some fans favoring Robert Irwin’s win this year on Dancing with the Stars, others believe Alix Earle was more … Continue reading Drama emerges with Dancing with the Stars season finale
By Delaney Dine The 2025 fall play at Bellbrook High school finished a three-show run of Deadline November 20 – 22. “It’s a comedy murder mystery where eight writers are invited to a private island and asked to write a murder mystery, but it goes wrong,” senior Korianna Place said. Place was this year’s assistant stage manager and props manager. “Originally, [the fall play] was … Continue reading Bellbrook High School’s theater department performs Deadline
By: Nora Scarbro Getting nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction reflects years of work, “Unlike the grammys for example that highlight the present talent, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcases artists that have proven they have impacted the future of music,” senior Maggie Sahlbom said. The induction ceremony itself features many different aspects like performances, speeches, and tributes to the … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction celebrates connection
By Chi Steadman As fall break comes around for Bellbrook High School November 24 to November 28, people are already planning what to do. There are events being held in and near Bellbrook for people to enjoy. “The Friday before our Thanksgiving break, we always go out to eat at The Greene,” English teacher Paige Lewis said. Lewis goes every year on the Friday before … Continue reading What to do for fall break
By Caroline Cope The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will air on November 27 at 8:30 a.m. EST and will feature many new floats and balloons. The festive parade will be live on NBC and Peacock and will last over three hours, with TODAY Show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, and former host Hoda Kotb giving commentary. Senior Lizzie Visger has seen the parade … Continue reading Pop-culture takes center stage as new parade floats and balloons will debut at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
By Caroline Cope The highly anticipated Wicked: For Good is coming to theaters Friday, November 21. The movie Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda was the fifth highest-grossing movie in 2024, earning over $750 million in the box office. Wicked: For Good will follow the journey of Elphaba the “wicked witch,” and Glinda, “the good witch,” and the storyline will … Continue reading Get ready for the Wicked sequel coming out late November
By: Nora Scarbro Social media in sports is becoming more of an essential rather than just another thing to help with publicity. A big part of using social media is the players themselves gaining a platform or social recognition. For example, what has been deemed the “Caitlin Clark effect” has arguably changed the entire trajectory of women’s college basketball for good. Clark was a former … Continue reading Social media is changing women’s college basketball
By Chi Steadman Season 5 of Stranger Things will be released in three separate parts in 2025, marking the 9th year of the Duffer brothers’ project. It has been on Netflix since 2016, when Matt and Ross Duffer began their supernatural 80’s adventure in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. Episodes 1 to 4 will be released November 26. Episodes 5 to 7 will be … Continue reading Students weigh in on the upcoming finale season of Stranger Things
By Chi Steadman Halloween is based on the Pagan festival called Samhain. During Samhain, people would wear disguises to ward off monsters. As time progressed, this tradition turned into what is now called Halloween. Samhain is known as the start of the darker half of the year where people believed the veil between the living and the dead thinned. People would start bonfires and wear … Continue reading How does pop culture affect your costume?
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