2023 fashion trends forecast mixing of contrasts

By: Madi Miller This year’s fashion trends continue contrasts: loose to tight, soft to shiny. You will see cut-outs, 90’s inspiration, and lots of vintage touches. The Moto Trend: This particular style uses the 90’s vintage vibe as a foundation for the outfit. Leather material is used to create these pieces. No matter how low or high price you are willing to pay, there is … Continue reading 2023 fashion trends forecast mixing of contrasts

Killer Cosmetics: The story of Guilia Tofana and her magic potion

By Emma DeWeese Giulia Tofana is the most prolific serial killer many people never heard of. Seventeenth-century women were viewed as property rather than people and were used as tokens in the men’s conquest of power. No matter if a woman came from a wealthy family or a peasant family, fathers had full control over who they would marry, often leaving women in unfit relationships. … Continue reading Killer Cosmetics: The story of Guilia Tofana and her magic potion

Boredom cures to try during winter break

By Reese McBride Afraid of boredom during winter break? Here are some ideas to keep you busy. Hit the slopes If you like being outside during the winter, you could go skiing, snowboarding, or tubing. Mad River Mountain or Perfect North Slopes offer all of these services and are about one hour and 15 minutes away from Bellbrook. “We had a good first time experience … Continue reading Boredom cures to try during winter break

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie to bake this Christmas

By: Tommy Dickman While your holiday spread may be accompanied by a pumpkin pie like many in the northern region of the United States, down south, the pumpkin is swapped for another sweet orange plant, sweet potato. Sweet potato pie was originally made by the African American community. However, this beloved southern dish is inedible for a large demographic in the US: vegans. The milk, … Continue reading Vegan Sweet Potato Pie to bake this Christmas

Try a different Christmas playlist, from folk to punk to classics

By Adia Miller One of the greatest parts of the holiday season is all the different art you get to enjoy that season. From movies to music, the right artistic work can put you right back into that feeling of being ten years old, unwrapping the gift you’ve been begging to get for a year with all your loved ones at your side. Anything from … Continue reading Try a different Christmas playlist, from folk to punk to classics

Different Study Methods You Should Try

by Reese McBride and Juliana Packard Quizzes, tests, and exams can eliminate any chance of a good grade that you might have, especially in classes where summative and formative assignments carry higher or lower percentages. Assessments in general can be extremely difficult to succeed on if you don’t adequately study for them. Studying can seem so incredibly daunting, but it will help you be successful … Continue reading Different Study Methods You Should Try

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”?