By: Jordan Frantz During the month of May, many students at Bellbrook High School will take one or many AP tests. The AP tests start May 6 and end May 17 with make-up dates to follow. Though this time may be very stressful for students, the staff and students of Bellbrook High School have many tips and advice for success on these tests. “Don’t wait … Continue reading How to prepare for AP tests
by Aly West Emma Jenkins is the quintessential face of dance. A junior at Bellbrook High School, she does jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, pointe, hiphop, and tap dance styles at Bellbrook Dance Academy. She also specifically competes in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dance. “I love dancing because it’s a mix of athleticism and art,” Jenkins said. “It gives me a great opportunity to express my … Continue reading BHS students learn through dance
By: Jordan Frantz The first day of spring was March 19. With a new season in full swing comes many new and exciting activities to do. Warmer weather, more sunshine, and a cool breeze hold many opportunities and fun tasks for everyone to do. Outdoor activities If you are someone who enjoys the outdoors, the following can be fun ways to get you outside and … Continue reading Find entertaining spring activities around Dayton
By Liv Whitlock Fear, as per Merriam-Webster, is defined as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” It is human nature to be fearful. It stems from evolutionary self-preservation techniques and everyone is afraid of something. Whether it’s a fear of failure, embarrassment, or even loss, this primal instinct can spur us into action. “For me, I have a fear … Continue reading What are you afraid of?
By Liv Whitlock As Pi Day (March 14 = 3.14) approaches, it’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite mathematical constant with a delicious twist – pies! Whether you’re a math whiz or just someone who loves a good dessert, Pi Day is the perfect excuse to indulge. So, grab your rolling pin and let’s embark on a flavorful journey filled with playful pie recipes that will … Continue reading Enjoy pie-tastic Pi Day recipes
by Ben Pursel Quickly approaching is every American’s least favorite time of year—the “spring forward” portion of daylight savings. On March 10 at 2:00 am, we’ll have to say goodbye to the extra hour we’ve come to love so much. First proposed by founding father and prolific scientist Benjamin Franklin as a novel method of cutting back candle consumption, daylight savings would not reach the … Continue reading Daylight Savings: Navigating a divisive American issue
By Liv Whitlock In the spirit of the new year: out with the old, in with the new. And by that I mean, we’re done with New Year’s resolutions in 2024. Billions of people use the new year as a way to better themselves. Most decide to take on bigger projects or totally life-altering changes in habits. “I’m all for self-improvement,” Bellbrook senior Sofie Goodrich … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions are officially “over” in 2024
Danica Vermillion If you can obtain and study the material in class over the semester, then you will end up doing much better on the final exam than someone who crams the day before the exam. But how can you get the most information from your classes? Studying can be a daunting task for anyone. It becomes especially hard when you feel as if you … Continue reading Learn how you learn to help when studying
by Danica Vermillion With semester exams coming up, we gave ideas for where to study, whether you prefer being surrounded by books or smelling good coffee. Now, we asked students for tips for others who aren’t sure how to study effectively. How you study can affect how well you perform on a test, but the first piece of advice from students is to just do … Continue reading BHS students give their study tips
by Danica Vermillion What is a better place to study than surrounded by books? We visited local libraries and bookstores to determine which of these makes for the best study spot by looking at the space they have available for studying, noise level, and overall vibe. Woodburne Library – 6060 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, OH 45459 This local public library was remodeled in 2018. Both … Continue reading Looking for a place to study? We have ideas!
