The Festivities of Spring

by Jaimie Franz Spring is finally here in full bloom and the 2016 festivals that celebrate the much-anticipated good weather are on their way. The season starts off on April 30 with the Wildflower Festival, located in Addyston, Ohio. This festival celebrates flowers, horticulture and has a variety of arts and crafts, highlighting everything that grows and brings beauty to the landscape of Ohio. You … Continue reading The Festivities of Spring

Super Model Shares How to Eat Sweets

by Jaimie Franz Karlie Kloss is a Victoria Secret Angel, a famous fashion model, one of Taylor Swift’s besties and now a You-Tuber. Named Klossy, her YouTube channel is all about her life through her eyes, showing the world behind-the-scenes footage at Fashion Week, answering questions and sharing some of her favorite recipes including healthier ways of cooking sweet treats. I decided to test her recipes … Continue reading Super Model Shares How to Eat Sweets

Yoga for the Mind

By Kate Barton Doodling is not a new phenomenon, but the art of Zentangle is new to many people and is quickly picking up in popularity. Zentangle is a type of “adult coloring book.” Zentangle is supposed to be a way to relax and/or concentrate on a task. The “Zen” portion of the name is supposed to mean meditation, and “tangle” is the type of doodling used. … Continue reading Yoga for the Mind

Seniors 2016 Take On the World

by Jaimie Franz Butterflies in the stomachs of seniors are starting to buzz. As graduation quickly approaches, most of the seniors’ excitement circles around becoming more independent, leaving parents, starting adult life and having new experiences outside of Bellbrook High School and the Dairy Shed. The assortment of different majors are rolling in, ranging all the way from neuroscience to management information. The majority of majors focus … Continue reading Seniors 2016 Take On the World

How to Survive the College Admissions Process

by Meghna Kumar As the end of the school year approaches and seniors anxiously await their admissions decisions so that they can finally be relieved of the stress of college admissions, juniors draw nearer and nearer to the process. This taxing time can be intimidating and often leaves students frustrated and complaining that admissions decisions are random and that no one can succeed. But the … Continue reading How to Survive the College Admissions Process

How To Manage Your Screen Time

by Meghna Kumar According to CNN, teenagers spend an average of nine hours a day watching TV, videos, and movies, playing video games, reading, listening to music and checking social media. Let’s face it: this statistic isn’t shocking. Nowadays, regardless of where I go, I am amazed by the number of people who are able to walk with eyes glued to their phones, never looking … Continue reading How To Manage Your Screen Time

Motivation Tips for Second Semester Seniors

By: Emily Bunsold The end of senior year can lead to every teacher’s worst nightmare. The unmotivated, lazy, “I’m already accepted into college so this grade doesn’t really matter” attitude that is senioritis. But with these 7 tips, that end of the year slump can turn into a go-out-with-a-bang demeanor to one of the most memorable moments in every high schooler’s life. Remember, just because … Continue reading Motivation Tips for Second Semester Seniors