by Sarah Rovinsky Becoming a senior entails that you’ve learned more than a few things outside of the classroom that help when within it. For example, how to salvage your grade(s) at the end of a quarter before report cards are final, and sent to parents. As a senior I’m obligated to share this invaluable information for the benefit of my peers: Actually turn in … Continue reading Salvaging Your Grade at the End of the Quarter
By Rachel Giffin Not long ago I was with a group of my friends. It isn’t often that we have some free time, so I thought, hey, wouldn’t it be nice to do something fun? Maybe we could go see a movie or something. So I asked them, “Hey, guys, we should go see this movie,” and they began laughing at the one I picked … Continue reading What’s Wrong With the Color Pink?
by Sarah Rovinsky Fall is in the air and class is canceled on Friday, October 14. (Sadly, this doesn’t apply to teachers, who will be having a teacher in-service day.) For those of us lucky to have a day off, here are some ideas for a festive start to your long weekend: Continue reading Fall in Full Swing
photo courtesy of quotesgram.com By Rachel Giffin Researchers at KidsHealth.com have come stumbled upon something that we all inherently know but seem to always avoid talking about: heartbreak affects every aspect of your life, from work to grades to relationships with other people. As human beings, we have or will have experienced this at some point in our lives. Now we must figure out why and how … Continue reading Heartbreak and Health: The Effects of Emotional Trauma On Your Body
By Ally Keefer As Homecoming approaches, students at BHS are asking people to the dance. Everyone wants to be asked out in the most perfect way. Although most proposals are cute, sometimes we all would like to see a funny one. Since these are rare and hard to find, here are just a couple for ideas or laughter. Continue reading Best Homecoming Proposals
By: Rachel Giffin This time of the year, we see an increase of colds, coughs, and everything in between. It’s really impossible to go through our daily lives without coming into contact with these unfortunate illnesses, but protecting yourself is completely within bounds. Is our only option to lock ourselves away and become hermits? Not exactly. But limiting contact with potentially contaminated surfaces is advised. … Continue reading Sharing Is Not Caring
by Ally Keefer As we get past the first few weeks of school, we all start remembering the pain of waking up each morning. The night before, we are either catching up on homework or making sure that we are caught up on our Netflix homework. Either way, around 11, some of us decide we should probably head to bed. Then, at 6 a.m. the … Continue reading How to Survive Early Mornings
By Sarah Rovinsky After four years of hard work, it’s finally here. Bellbrook’s Seniors are impatiently approaching their graduation ceremony Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. in Trent Arena and a representative cap decoration is crucial. For those with a severe case of senioritis, lack of inspiration, or both, here are some helpful tips. I recommend your local craft store for supplies. For more ideas, … Continue reading Hats Off to Bellbrook Seniors
By: Jackie Thompson Royal Drene, the first synthetic (no-soap) shampoo was developed by Cincinnati’s very own Proctor & Gamble in the mid-1930s. The product was an instant hit. By the 1970’s, synthetic shampoos were used daily by most Americans to wash their hair. But what about prior to the advent of the modern shampoo? What methods did earlier Americans use to clean their lovely locks? … Continue reading The “No ‘Poo” Movement
By: Jackie Thompson Ah, the grad party. As if 12 years of school with the same people wasn’t enough, these beloved get-togethers give you the opportunity to meet their relatives! If you’ve never ridden the grad party circuit before, all the invitations piling up can seem daunting to say the least. Here are a few tips to ensure your survival: Bring a Friend: The Buddy System … Continue reading Grad Party Survival Guide
