Black Friday is a dying deal

By: Gabe Woods Stores and companies are gearing up across the country to prepare for their Black Friday events. These retailers get ready for their busiest day of the year, having some of the largest sales across many of their products.  Even though almost all major retailers continue to have deals on Black Friday, the anticipation and participation of this day has drastically changed in … Continue reading Black Friday is a dying deal

How to create a perfect Friendsgiving

By: Gabe Woods As the holiday season has begun, Thanksgiving is next on the list. In recent years, “Friendsgiving” has become a popular event among younger ages, where friends get together in a potluck style, with each person bringing their own dish to share. When planning this event, it’s important to create the right atmosphere. Using decorations like candles, pumpkins, and fall decor can help … Continue reading How to create a perfect Friendsgiving

Find balance during fall break to recharge and reconnect

By: Calle Caldwell Fall break offers a much-needed pause between the chaos of the nearing end of first semester and the incoming stress of midterms. It’s a time for students and teachers alike to unwind, reconnect with family, and recharge before finishing out the year and entering second semester. One of the best ways to enjoy your break without stress is to front-load your responsibilities. … Continue reading Find balance during fall break to recharge and reconnect

How to spend your Halloween

By: Calle Caldwell With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start planning how to make the most of the spooky season. From handing out candy to carving pumpkins, there are countless ways to get into the Halloween spirit. One of the most classic ways to spend Halloween night is passing out candy with your family or friends. Whether you’re decked out in a … Continue reading How to spend your Halloween

Halloween 2025: here are this year’s costume picks

By: Gabe Woods It’s only a week away from the scariest holiday of the year, Halloween. Next Friday, the night will light up with a variety of costumes that show relative characters, themes, and stories from 2025.  This year has multiple prominent costumes dominating social media. Elphaba and Glinda are taking over costumes across all age ranges. Genies and Paddington have become the most prominent … Continue reading Halloween 2025: here are this year’s costume picks

What is better? Being an early bird or a night owl?

By: Cate Eberly Someone who is an early bird can be characterized by going to sleep early, waking up early, and generally having more energy in the first half of the day. On the other hand, night owls tend to stay up late, sleep in late, and have more energy in the second half of the day.  Some positives about being an early bird are … Continue reading What is better? Being an early bird or a night owl?

Ohio prepares for the start of the Fall festivities season

By Delaney Dine The start of the pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and fall festivals is upon us. Visiting these attractions is a fun way to spend time with friends and family while celebrating the season.  “You have to romanticize the season changes,” English teacher Ms. Lewis said, “Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in Ohio, and post-fall is a little dreary. We have … Continue reading Ohio prepares for the start of the Fall festivities season

How to use phones in a productive manner for academics

By Caroline Cope Phones have become an integral part of teenage life: one can easily call friends, stay up-to-date on social media, and even monitor Google Classroom, all with the tap of a finger. Gen Z is the first generation to have the most accessibility to personal electronics–phones, tablets, laptops, wireless earbuds, smart watches–while new technology is always emerging and getting in the hands of … Continue reading How to use phones in a productive manner for academics

BHS Seniors share study tips for success

By: Cate Eberly As the school year ramps up, it’s important for students to recognize the study strategies they can use to succeed. BHS senior Sara Knee, who holds a 4.0 unweighted GPA and has taken a variety of courses at BHS and through CCP, shared her approach. “I have been in advanced science, math, and English courses since seventh grade,” Knee said. “I’m currently … Continue reading BHS Seniors share study tips for success

The student section brings the spirit to the beginning of the Bellbrook Eagles football season

By Caroline Cope The Bellbrook Eagles Football team has kicked off their season, and the student section couldn’t be more excited. Zoe Howard, a senior at BHS, was chosen to be one of the student section leaders. Howard tries to lead by example and bring on the school spirit at the football games. “I feel that some people don’t want to do something nobody else … Continue reading The student section brings the spirit to the beginning of the Bellbrook Eagles football season