by Mitch Powers When I say the name Miley Cyrus, chills run down my back. If you are really trying to torture me say Nicki Minaj. These are just two examples of female musicians feeling the need to be weird to be famous. But thank goodness that this trend might finally be coming to an end. Lorde and HAIM are female artists, and part of a … Continue reading Opinion: Thank the Lorde
by Megan Haymond On Monday, October 21, President Obama publicly defended the Affordable Care Act despite technical issues. HealthCare.gov was malfunctioning making it impossible to sign up for care online. However, Obama highlighted toll-free numbers and other ways to sign up while the website is down. Republicans are pointing to a problem greater than the Affordable Care Acts website, stating Obama-care offers less options and … Continue reading Opinion: Flaws In Health Website Sheds Light on Greater Issue
by Megan Haymond On October 17, 2013 the government reopened after a fifteen-day shutdown. President Obama addressed the people stating, “There are no winners here.” The president acknowledged the worsened economy and decreased credit the nation suffers due to the shutdown. Obama went on to say, “How we do business around here has to change.” Yet raising the debt ceiling and procrastinating to make actual … Continue reading Opinion: Government Open For Business
by Mitch Powers My girlfriend recently started dieting, which means she gave up soda (my favorite drink) and Buffalo Wild Wings (my favorite restaurant). Her diet also inspired me to step on a scale, which is a terrible idea and I don’t recommend anyone doing that. A bit of background about me: I have never had to worry about my weight, and I have always … Continue reading Opinion: How Men Diet
By Dru Hunsaker “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” ~The Declaration of Independence. These words were born of some of the greatest minds of the eighteenth century, signed and sealed by the blood of patriots. They … Continue reading Opinion: The Pursuit of Happiness
by Emily Caruso New Zealand singer/song writer, Lorde, continues to climb to the top of the billboard with her first album Pure Heroine following her EP released in 2012, The Love Club. Her birth name being Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O’Connor, Lorde’s voice is powerful and moving for that of a sixteen year old in Pure Heroine and is being compared to Lana Del Ray. Listeners … Continue reading Album Review: Pure Heroine
by Mitch Powers September 24 marked the release of Drake’s third album, Everything Sounds the Same…Oh whoops, I mean Nothing was the Same. According to HotNewHipHop.com, “The record fully embraces who he is: a blend of rap, R&B and pop that is at the top of his game.” I can only assume the top of his game means that he is the best basketball player in … Continue reading Music Review: Drake’s Newest Album is Music For the Whole Family
by Mitch Powers To start things off, I like Jason Mraz; not as a musician necessarily, but because his hit song “I’m Yours” convinced every aspiring musician to go out and buy a ukulele. Even though most people only learned a few chords then gave it to their little brother and convinced him it was a guitar, I see the ukulele as so much more. It … Continue reading Opinion: Ukuleles Are For Everyone
by Megan Haymond Attention indie music lovers of Bellbrook High School: do you feel as if your fall playlist is incomplete? Are you looking for ways to spice up your pumpkin spice latte sipping playlist? Look no further! MGMT, The Naked and Famous, and Grouplove all recently released albums for their listeners to enjoy while watching the leaves change outside their windows. MGMT released their … Continue reading Music Review: Alternative Bands Release New Albums
by Dru Hunsaker To pass or not to pass? This is the question that looms over Congress as Democrats and Republicans arm themselves with red pens and partisan slogans, drawing battle lines for a fight that may have serious consequences for the American people. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, is quite possibly one of the least understood pieces of legislation … Continue reading Opinion: To Pass or Not To Pass? Government shutdown imminent
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