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?

What you need to know about the Eras Tour end

By: Summer Bixler As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end, it is clear that it did not fall short of success. Although fans from all over the world have been raving about this tour for months, not everyone may know what all exactly it entails. Each show is over 3 hours and 15 minutes long and showcases 46 songs, so there’s something for … Continue reading What you need to know about the Eras Tour end

Generative AI “game” trained on Minecraft releases

by Brendan Clementz Oasis, a generative AI model created by the AI companies Etched and Decart, became viral online, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), for being “the first AI game,” trained entirely on millions of hours of Minecraft gameplay footage. The “game” has come under scrutiny for its lack of objective and originality. https://twitter.com/etched/status/1852089772329869436?s=46 Oasis is currently free-to-play for anyone who can run … Continue reading Generative AI “game” trained on Minecraft releases

What’s new in makeup this fall

By: Summer Bixler With the holiday season being right around the corner, many trending makeup brands are releasing new and exclusive products, or adding a new seasonal shade. As we wait for the upcoming winter releases, we have plenty of fall products to check out. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm         Summer Fridays, a popular brand known for their clean products, released a limited time shade … Continue reading What’s new in makeup this fall

These movies make it feel like fall

By: Katelyn Griffin Fall time is around the corner and people are ready to hunker down and watch some movies that make it feel more like fall. Senior Maddie Reed has favorites to watch in autumn. “I like to mostly watch Forrest Gump, Harry Potter, and Crazy Rich Asians,” Reed said. Reed finds herself watching more TV shows than movies but she is in front … Continue reading These movies make it feel like fall

Outer Banks calls for season four

By: Alexis LeMieux Outer Banks, a Netflix original teen drama series that premiered in April 2020, was renewed for season four. Actors Drew Starkey (Rafe Cameron) and Austin North (Topper) announced the popular show was renewed for season four even before season three of the show came out in late February.  The season will be coming out in two parts, which viewers can watch if … Continue reading Outer Banks calls for season four

How to find the right Homecoming dresses

by Katie Griffin Homecoming season is upon us, where girls dress up in pretty dresses, go to dinner, take pictures, and dance the night away. The question is, how do the girls know what to dress in, and where do they know to go to get these amazing dresses? A couple of girls from Bellbrook high school gave their thoughts and advice on where and … Continue reading How to find the right Homecoming dresses

2024 VMAs awards music artists

By: Alexis LeMieux The 2024 Video Music Awards were held at the UBS Stadium in New York, streamed live on MTV and all of the Paramount channels at 8 pm, ET, on September 11. Megan Thee Stallion, serving as the VMA’s host, also performed alongside other notable artists. A total of 18 people performed between one and three songs at the VMA’s. Out of those … Continue reading 2024 VMAs awards music artists

“It Ends with Us” fans compare film to book

by Katie Griffin It Ends with Us, written by Colleen Hoover, was turned into a movie that was released Aug 9. The movie starred Blake Lively who played main character Lily Bloom and Justin Baldoni who played Ryle Kincaid. The book is a romance based novel about Lily and Ryle falling in love and Lily finds out she is pregnant with Ryle’s child. She has … Continue reading “It Ends with Us” fans compare film to book

“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle…” makes a comeback

By: Alexis LeMieux Beetlejuice, a horror comedy released in March of 1988, has an upcoming sequel Friday, September 6. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, playing alongside each other in the 1988 film, are returning to their respective roles as Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz, and Delia Deetz. “The original Beetlejuice has always been a classic,” junior Natalie Recher said.  Although the original film could be … Continue reading “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle…” makes a comeback