By Chi Steadman On October 1st the federal government entered a partial shut down. The shut down occurred because Congress failed to pass a full-year budget or continuing resolution. The last shut down to occur was in 2019, lasting 35 days. The shut down in 2018-2019 occurred because of a funding disagreement for building a border wall between the United States and Mexico. The 2025 … Continue reading How will the 2025 shut down affect younger people

By: Nora Scarbro Executive Order “Restorying Truth And Sanity To American History” or Executive Order 14253 was signed by Donald Trump on March 27. According to the order, it is a response to current trends in recording, presenting, and teaching history: “This revisionist movement seeks to undermine the remarkable achievements of the United States by casting its founding principles and historical milestones in a negative … Continue reading Executive Order “Restoring Truth And Sanity To American History” has numerous effects

By: Nora Scarbro  House Bill 8 is a bill that was put into effect April 9. Known as the Parents Bill of Rights, it gives guardians more guaranteed access to their students’ privacy. The text of the law states, “The general assembly maintains that a parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent’s child.”  This legislation alerts … Continue reading House Bill 8 introduces new rules for schools

by Chi Steadman AI has an impact on people who do creative works. Bellbrook parent Josh Steadman uses AI to help manage various tasks. However, Steadman does not use AI for artistic purposes. “If you’re using AI as a tool to fill in spaces and to help you with grammar and stuff, that’s perfectly reasonable,” Steadman said. “If you’re using it to actually write a … Continue reading AI can affect someone’s creativity in everyday life

By: Caroline Polen The Catholic Church lost Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, who passed away at the age of 88. He made history in 2013 as the first non-European pope since Gregory III, according to an article from Holy Name of Jesus.  Known for his humility, emphasis on social justice, and outreach to marginalized communities, Pope Francis’s legacy left a significant mark on the … Continue reading The Catholic Church welcomes a new pope

By: Jordan Frantz Heat, diverse music, extravagant outfits, desert land, social media influence and a microphone with a stage are what bring people back to Coachella year after year. Located at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, nestled within the Coachella Valley, the Coachella Music Festival attracts celebrities, brand deal ambassadors, and music fans.  Coachella has been hosting viral music stars since its debut … Continue reading Coachella, still about music and fashion, turns into a political outlet

By: Caroline Polen According to The Ohio Capital Journal, the newest version of the Ohio House budget is taking a step back from getting rid of something called the Public Library Fund, which is important because that’s how a lot of libraries get their money. Did you know there are around 124,903 libraries in the United States? A lot of them could be in trouble … Continue reading Libraries are facing budget challenges at every level