OPINION: The 2025 Victoria Secret fashion show has potential to alter the fashion industry

By: Nora Scarbro Victoria Secret had their fashion showcase of pieces on October 15. This showcase had elements in the models that have never been seen on the runway of Victoria Secret.  In the past, Victoria Secret has cultivated a specific image of femininity. They did this through promoting perfection in the bodies of their models, using women that had virtually unattainable features. The body … Continue reading OPINION: The 2025 Victoria Secret fashion show has potential to alter the fashion industry

OPINION: What I’ve Learned – advice from a journalism student

By Brendan Clementz For my last article at Bellbrook High School, I’ve decided to go offbeat and write about my experiences in Journalism and what I’ve learned while in it. I’ve found these lessons important in both the practice of article-writing and life in general. One of the first lessons I learned in Journalism was the unfortunate truth that sometimes you have to write what … Continue reading OPINION: What I’ve Learned – advice from a journalism student

OPINION: New trailer releases for “A Minecraft Movie” 

By Brendan Clementz “As a child, I  yearned for the mines.” This is an actual quote from the second, recently released Minecraft movie trailer. As this line demonstrates, the movie has not let up on the odd campiness that the original trailer was criticized for.  More examples of the off-putting realistic-yet-blocky CGI that was showcased in the first trailer are presented here. Everything, from the … Continue reading OPINION: New trailer releases for “A Minecraft Movie” 

REVIEW: Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a delight

by Brendan Clementz Even if you don’t play video games, you probably know who Mario is. The red and blue-wearing, mustachioed man has captivated people across the world for more than 35 years. Starting his journey on the two-dimensional plane, he jumped into 3D in 1996 with Super Mario 64. Since then, 2D games reminiscent of the old, innovative era for Mario have been few … Continue reading REVIEW: Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a delight

REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck ending worth the read

by Ten Bottemiller Of Mice and Men is a famous classic novel by John Steinbeck that is often read in schools across America. I, however, never read Of Mice and Men in a class, so I decided to pick it up and read it in a single day. Since many Bellbrook students are or will be in AP English Literature, I decided to review this … Continue reading REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck ending worth the read

OPINION: Stress plagues our student body

by Liv Whitlock As the school year progresses, teachers assign more work with less remorse. Understandably, this is a result of teachers just trying to meet the rigorous standards of a mandated statewide curriculum. But its effects are leaving students in shambles.  “It’s like I’m drowning in work all the time,” said Morgan Sessler, a senior at Bellbrook High School.  Sessler is deemed by most … Continue reading OPINION: Stress plagues our student body

BOOK REVIEW: It Ends with Us and It Begins with Us

by Ashtyn Praeter It Begins with Us is a book that sparked so many emotions in me. It’s overall rating was a 10/10. The book was romantic and exciting. It never got boring and it was very relatable. A young girl named Lily Bloom meets a homeless boy named Atlas Corrigan. Young and in love, Lily and Atlas can never be separated. When trouble strikes … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: It Ends with Us and It Begins with Us

John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?

By Sam Vine <<<Spoilers Ahead >>> John Wick: Chapter 4, released on March 24, was met with an outstanding box office opening, earning $73.8 million domestically and $67.6 million overseas. Positive reviews poured in from audiences and critics alike. “John Wick 4 is a masterclass in action movies,” film critic Sheraz Farooqi said in a RottenTomatoes.com review. “Chad Stahelski brings his absolute best game to … Continue reading John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?

REVIEW: Escape to Witch Mountain is a relic of a simpler time

By Brock Fortman Escape to Witch Mountain is a “vintage” movie on Disney’s streaming service Disney+. I originally found this movie on a weekend afternoon while scrolling through the platform in the company of my aunt who suggested it. The movie starts with the two main characters Tia and Tony traveling in a car on their way to an orphanage due to the sad news of … Continue reading REVIEW: Escape to Witch Mountain is a relic of a simpler time

OPINION: How to be funny

A correct opinion by Jacob Grismer and Riley Hodges Before one learns how to be funny, it is important to know exactly what “funny” means. Oxford Languages defines “funny” as “causing laughter or amusement; humorous.” This means that being funny means you make people laugh or feel amused.  But many struggle with being funny since it depends so much on others’ reactions. Therefore, the two … Continue reading OPINION: How to be funny