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!
by Ten Bottemiller As we prepare for another round of seasonal styles, it’s important to remember the negative effects that fast fashion have on the environment. Bellbrook sophomore with a passion for clothing and the fashion industry, Nora Scarbro, wants to remind students that fashion isn’t just about looks, and that wearing only the trendiest items can have serious consequences on the earth. Fast fashion … Continue reading Bellbrook sophomore Scarbro outlines the problem with fast fashion
by Danica Vermillion Everyone likes to have a fun study spot and coffee shops make some of the best places for studying. Five local cafes were rated based on what kind of place it is, the noise level, the drink rating, and how much room they had for studying. 1. Muddy Goose – 465 N Main St, Springboro, OH 45066 – 10/10 overall The cafe … Continue reading What coffee shops make the best study spot?
By Alexis LeMieux School culture is the values and guiding beliefs that are evident in which a school does things, and it can shape a student’s perception of the school, and their motivation to learn at the same time. “It’s about what we believe, how we act, and how our actions affect others,” Mr. Hann, the principal at Bellbrook High School, said. “Those things are … Continue reading Why is school culture important for the community?
