President Obama Acknowledges “Kanye 2020”

by Bridget Richard President Obama has finally addressed the famous “Kanye 2020” campaign declaration. It has been about two months since West stated at the 2015 VMAs on August 15 that he would run for president. The POTUS himself told some jokes on the subject during a recent fundraising event in San Francisco, making several conspicuous references, about both his “Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and … Continue reading President Obama Acknowledges “Kanye 2020”

Atlas Shrugged: Halfway Through the Journey

by Bridget Richard Atlas Shrugged is one of the most famous novels by 20th century writer and philosopher Ayn Rand. Written in 1957, it depicts a dystopian American economy and follows the stories of several industrialist leaders and how they all try to go about solving it. That in and of itself is a bland summary, because the novel is so much more than that. … Continue reading Atlas Shrugged: Halfway Through the Journey

Man-Booker Prize Winner Announced!

By: Rachel Stewart The Man-Booker Prize winner was finally announced on Tuesday, October 13.  The novel that received the prize is A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James.  The announcement comes after the long-list of thirteen books was announced on July 29, with the shortlist, narrowed down to six books, following on September 15. Marlon James is a Jamaican author who lives in Minneapolis, and … Continue reading Man-Booker Prize Winner Announced!

BHS Artist Spotlight: Anneliese Wolf

by Alyssa Rogers Anneliese Wolf is a 17-year-old senior at Bellbrook High School with a bright future in the art world. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anneliese for an interview talking about her art. She has been creating her own art outside of school since she was only 6 years old, and no, I don’t mean scribbling pictures; I mean art. When talking … Continue reading BHS Artist Spotlight: Anneliese Wolf

Houston, We Have A Review: The Martian

By: Rachel Stewart Rating- 4/5 stars Recently, on October 2, the movie The Martian, landed in theaters.  This movie is based on the 2011 science fiction novel of the same name, by Andy Weir, that focuses on a man, Mark Watney, who becomes stranded on Mars and has to survive completely alone.  I personally read the book before I saw the movie, and I thought … Continue reading Houston, We Have A Review: The Martian

Revival: Selena Gomez

By: Harmony Takhar Everyone goes through events in life that change them as a person. After that change, the person has what you could call a “revival.” Selena Gomez, favorited by many young adults today for her acting in the hit show Wizards of Waverly Place, is no different. The actress/singer has had quite a few lately: her previous, but still conversed about, relationship with Justin Bieber, … Continue reading Revival: Selena Gomez

The Epic Battle: Literary Merit vs. Enjoyment

By: Rachel Stewart We all have things we define as “guilty pleasures,” especially when it comes to books. Perhaps it’s a risqué romance novel or a childhood favorite that we can’t seem to let go of.  The term “guilty pleasure” in and of itself is almost contradictory.  If it’s enjoyable, and deemed a “pleasure,” then why must the adjective “guilty” be attached to it?  Why … Continue reading The Epic Battle: Literary Merit vs. Enjoyment

Casey Veggies: Live and Grow

By: Harmony Takhar Casey Veggies is a 22-year-old American rapper from Inglewood, California. He has seven mixtapes and one independent album out. Last Friday, on September 25, Veggies released his first Studio Album called Live and Grow. The album includes appearances by Tyler the Creator, Dom Kennedy, BJ the Chicago Kid, YG, IAMSU!, and Dej Loaf. The album has had some critical reviews. Some see … Continue reading Casey Veggies: Live and Grow

Welcome to the Good Burger, Home of the Good Burger, Can I Take Your Order?

by Alyssa Rogers Attention 90’s kids: Your favorite comedic duo is BACK! That’s right everyone, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell reunited on Wednesday, September 23, on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Good Burger, a fan favorite the two starred in, came out over 15 years ago in 1997 (that’s the year many 2016 seniors were born!) Their appearance on the show featured a sketch … Continue reading Welcome to the Good Burger, Home of the Good Burger, Can I Take Your Order?