White House press bans: What’s really going on?

By Andrew Matsko The ongoing debate over whether the president an ban certain news outlets from White House briefings raises major questions about press freedom, power, and the law. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, but whether physical access to the White House briefing room is a guaranteed right or a privilage is stil debated. However, courts have made it clear that the … Continue reading White House press bans: What’s really going on?

Surging gas prices force students to get creative

By Nora Shupe According to NBC News, “The war in Iran has led to higher prices at the gas pump. Gas prices in the United States, up by more than 40% since the U.S. and Israel launched the war, have soared as the global oil supply constricts.” Now surging at $4 or more per gallon, gas prices are starting to strain already stretched budgets across … Continue reading Surging gas prices force students to get creative

Voices of the Class of 2027: Newly eligible voters step up to vote

By: Camilla Bozzuto While millions of Ohioans headed to the polls Tuesday, November 3, a group of Bellbrook High School students experienced something entirely new: casting their first-ever ballot. Election Day marked a huge milestone for newly eligible voters as it marked the opportunity to contribute to the decisions shaping their communities and state. Evie Olds, a senior at BHS, was well-prepared for Election Day. … Continue reading Voices of the Class of 2027: Newly eligible voters step up to vote

Should we be concerned for our safety on roller coasters?

By Nora Shupe “It makes me nervous because I was just at Kings Island a few days before this happened and I rode Orion and Diamondback which are now under investigation,” junior Parker Poole said. In Mableton, Georgia, on Monday, October 12, a fatal incident struck at Six Flags. A 42 year old man was ejected from a roller coaster called the “Goliath.” His safety … Continue reading Should we be concerned for our safety on roller coasters?

OPINION: American food shocks Europeans

By: Katja Esser, German exchange student European visitors often get a big shock when they come to the United States for the first time. People moving or visiting from countries like Germany learn very fast that normal life across the ocean is totally different. Getting food and drinks brings more surprises. In Europe, you have to pay for water at a restaurant and if you … Continue reading OPINION: American food shocks Europeans

How Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools keeps food safe

By: Rilynn Fluitt This summer it seemed as though there was an overwhelming amount of foodborne illnesses and recalls. Day after day, more people were falling ill with cyclosporiasis. The total number infected amounted to almost 20,000 Americans. After cuts to funding and staff of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), opponents are using these outbreaks as ammunition against current policies. “Regardless of external recall … Continue reading How Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools keeps food safe

Experts say that artificial intelligence could destroy us all within the decade

By: Rilynn Fluitt Multiple employees of AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Grok have reported that AI has the potential to destroy humanity within the decade.  There are many differing opinions, but one thing that most experts agree on is that regulations need to be put in place on the exponential growth that AI has faced. “It’s not just random people who heard something … Continue reading Experts say that artificial intelligence could destroy us all within the decade

How students are using AI today

By: Katja Esser AI is changing how we study and do homework today. Many students now use AI every week to help with school or other things. This technology is everywhere, so school life is becoming very different. AI gives quick help, but it also changes how students learn. On one side, it can explain hard things when nobody is around to help. On the … Continue reading How students are using AI today

BHS admin value school safety

By: Cali Hall The School Resource Officer Rogers at Bellbrook High School (BHS) is sure that BHS is a very safe place to learn from. “The cameras cover every inch of the school,” Officer Rogers said. He noted that BHS has a great security system and the school is highly safe if anyone tries to get in. “I don’t think students should be scared to … Continue reading BHS admin value school safety

Heavy rain damages roads around Bellbrook

by Katja Esser Heavy rain was causing problems around the Bellbrook and Dayton area in August 2026. In Greene County, part of Darst Road in Beavercreek was washed away and state route 725 between Penewit Road and Lower Bellbrook Road was also closed. This is not a new problem for Bellbrook. In 2020, almost four inches of rain caused a road and culvert on North … Continue reading Heavy rain damages roads around Bellbrook