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
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
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
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
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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
by Bridget Richard Dear Exam Takers: Everything will be alright. Whether your exams went well or not. There’s no need to have an exam-istential crisis. What’s important is to recognize and appreciate the work and studying you have done, and realize that the time to worry is over. You now have two weeks to celebrate the holidays and to ring in the New Year! And … Continue reading An Open Letter
by Bridget Richard Christmas movies playing on family broadcast channels are quintessential to the holiday season. One subgenre of these films are stop-motion animation films. Shot frame by frame, these movies now give a nostalgic and warm feeling, partly due to the fact that the newest stop motion movie on this list was made over twenty years ago, and partly due to the old-fashioned morals … Continue reading Top 5 Stop-Motion Christmas Movies
by Bridget Richard Every holiday season, fruitcake is burnt at the societal stake. Many people complain saying, “It’s too dense,” or “It’s disgusting,” or “It’s ugly.” And dare I say, that doesn’t seem at all like a tiding of joy. Why is this great holiday staple so hated? I don’t think it should be. Here’s why: 1.) Fruitcake has interesting historical roots. The idea of … Continue reading A Defense of Fruitcake
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