Audrey Hepburn’s legacy endures 30 years after her death

by Madi Miller “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’M POSSIBLE” – Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn faced a countless number of struggles but still continued to keep going and made it possible to make an impact in the world. Hepburn’s style was iconic. She expressed her style in many ways, from the movies she starred in to simple walks down the street. Hepburn premiered in … Continue reading Audrey Hepburn’s legacy endures 30 years after her death

5 ways to be a better friend

By: Jayla Fields Friends are one of the most important relationships to have in life, and understanding how to be a good friend is crucial to having healthy bonds. People tend to get too comfortable with their friends and this can lead to not treating them with the respect they deserve. It’s important to show compassion to the people you choose to surround yourself with. … Continue reading 5 ways to be a better friend

The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you

By: Jayla Fields Christmas shopping is a key part of the holidays. It’s snowing, coats and scarves are on, and windows are being defrosted for the trip to the mall. Now that it’s time to go: what needs to be bought? Or maybe online shopping is the best course of action because Amazon’s two-day shipping is a miracle. It’s important to not break the bank … Continue reading The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you

OPINION: What’s so bad about “Fast Fashion”?

By Reese McBride Fast Fashion keeps spitting out new, extremely popular trends. In fact, trends are popping up so quickly that the excitement of new clothing causes people to buy more and more, and forget what they already have in their closet.  The general definition of “fast fashion” is random articles of clothing that are cheap, trendy, or look like something made by a designer … Continue reading OPINION: What’s so bad about “Fast Fashion”?

How does fashion affect human behavior and thinking?

by: Madi Miller “I have nothing to wear.” “Nothing is going with my mood.”  “I hate this outfit.” “I do not want to put together an outfit for today.” “So and so wore this last week, so I bought it yesterday.” Saying any of these things is doing more harm than good. The mind controls how we act, but fashion controls the mind.  Fashion may … Continue reading How does fashion affect human behavior and thinking?

A self-care routine that’ll help you declutter your mind.

By: Jayla Fields Self-care is often seen as a chore. But the truth is, self-care is an easy practice that can easily fit into your schedule and the best part is, it feels fantastic to take care of yourself. With a routine for self-care, you can unwind after a difficult time and have an amazing rest of your day. Self-care doesn’t have to be a … Continue reading A self-care routine that’ll help you declutter your mind.

Read, watch, and take a walk this fall

By Grace Krane As the crisp fall air makes its way into Bellbrook, it’s only natural to feel the urge to grab your favorite flannel and embrace the falling leaves. While October is heading to a close, it is not too late to wear your flannel out to local traditions or stay in and catch up on new movies and book releases.  1: Book Release … Continue reading Read, watch, and take a walk this fall

Try four yoga poses to promote wellness

by Jayla Fields Originating in Northern India, yoga is an ancient practice including balancing, deep breaths, and a flow of physical activity. There are many different poses and breathing exercises, but these are four core moves to find relaxation and flow. Easy pose- Sukhasana The easy pose, also known as the Sukhasana pose, is a cross-legged pose that anyone can do regardless of skill level, … Continue reading Try four yoga poses to promote wellness

Fat Bear Week 2022 Crowns Champion

By Grace Krane Bear 747 ran (well, most likely meandered) to the Fat Bear Championship during Fat Bear Week 2022. The hotly contested title was declared at the end of Fat Bear Week, October 5-11.  Courtesy of:  https://explore.org/fat-bear-week Over 90,000 students, teachers, and bear-fanatics participated in Fat Bear week 2022. The Fat Bear Week fans completed brackets and daily surveys to vote on which selected … Continue reading Fat Bear Week 2022 Crowns Champion