Mass shootings continue in U.S.

By: Audrey Cable Since the start of 2023, there have been over 33 mass shootings in America, and over 56 deaths in these mass shootings. In 2022 there were 648 mass shootings in America. Many families have lost loved ones to mass shootings and are dealing with the losses due to this extreme gun violence in America. Kaytlin Jenkins, a 20 year old who lived … Continue reading Mass shootings continue in U.S.

Nuclear Fusion breakthrough sees a possible future clean energy source

by Brock Fortman The announcement by US Department of Energy officials on December 13 revealed a nuclear fusion breakthrough that resulted in the first reaction to produce more energy than was put into creating the reaction. According to CNBC, “This is a scientific achievement, not a practical one,” said Omar A. Hurricane, a chief scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. This is huge … Continue reading Nuclear Fusion breakthrough sees a possible future clean energy source

OPINION: Kanye West loses it all

by Emma DeWeese It’s safe to say the whole world has been keeping up with Kanye. From his over-the-top publicity stunts and his considerably offensive statements, Kanye West has been the center of attention ever since he stepped into the spotlight in the early 2000s. Whether you love or hate him, it’s fair to say he has left the media in a frenzy after recent … Continue reading OPINION: Kanye West loses it all

Book bans resurge in American schools and libraries

By: Audrey Cable According to CBS News, more than 1,600 books have been banned across the U.S. in 2022 compared to 2020 when only 273 books were banned. Local boards of education are often in charge of choosing which books are banned in their school libraries. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, “About 41 percent of the banned titles explicitly address LGBTQ themes, making these the … Continue reading Book bans resurge in American schools and libraries

City of Bellbrook joins lawsuit over PFAS contamination

by Brock Fortman Bellbrook backs Fairborn in filing suit against more than 30 businesses over claims of contamination in the city’s water supply with a group of chemicals known as PFAS. The 48-page lawsuit was filed in late October at Greene County Common Pleas Court which named several high-profile companies like 3M, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products, and others totaling 32 named companies and 49 unnamed … Continue reading City of Bellbrook joins lawsuit over PFAS contamination

Iran carries out first two protester executions

by Ten Bottemiller The Iranian government initiated the execution of 23-year-old Mohsen Shekari, one of the protesters that surfaced after Mahsa Amini’s death. Shekari was one of many protesters detained and killed, though he was the first protester publicly hanged on Thursday, December 8. Shekari was arrested on September 25 and sentenced to execution on November 20 on accusations of him blocking a street in … Continue reading Iran carries out first two protester executions

Viktor Bout, the arms dealer swapped for American Brittney Griner, joins nationalist party

By Eve Jamilkowski WNBA superstar Brittney Griner, who spent ten months in a Russian prison, was granted release this in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was serving his 25-year sentence at the United States Penitentiary, Marion in Indiana.  Griner was detained in February after Russian police accused her of carrying 0.702 grams of a hash oil cartridge in her luggage at an … Continue reading Viktor Bout, the arms dealer swapped for American Brittney Griner, joins nationalist party

City of Bellbrook increasing the price of trash pick-up

By, Juliana Packard As of November 19, there was an update on the city of Bellbrook website about how there is going to be an increase in the price of trash pick up, active January 1. The city of Bellbrook’s website stated that the increase in cost will be $21.50 per month, a $6.00 increase. There will be no changes in services, just the increase … Continue reading City of Bellbrook increasing the price of trash pick-up

Iran lost both a soccer match and a citizen

By Tommy Dickman Qatar is hosting the FIFA World Cup, a showing of unity in a tumultuous world. But its maritime neighbour Iran has been on the world’s mind for other reasons. On November 29, the US Men’s team defeated the Iranian team 1-0. The recent protests over Islamic law in Iran has led to detainment and even death. Mehran Samak was just one of … Continue reading Iran lost both a soccer match and a citizen

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupting near a key highway

By Brock Fortman Mauna Loa is one of the five volcanoes that make up the big island of Hawaii. On November 27, the initial eruption occurred alerting scientists to keep a close eye on the rift zone of the volcano. A rift zone is where the mountain is splitting apart. The rock is cracked and relatively weak and it is easier for magma to emerge, … Continue reading Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupting near a key highway