Government Shutdown Means Runners Shutdown

by Casey Murphy The government shutdown is causing national parks to shut down and preventing runners from running and training for races. If this shutdown lasts any longer, races sponsored by federal funds  will be canceled. Runners are very upset with the shutdown, not only because of the closed national parks but because some also lost their jobs. With the parks being closed, the water … Continue reading Government Shutdown Means Runners Shutdown

Is Band a Sport?

by Casey Murphy Marching Band requires many hours of practice, preparation outside of school and should receive the same amount of respect as any other sport. Band is physically demanding and requires skill in playing the instrument. Emily Horne, a sophomore in the Bellbrook Marching Band, said, “You need the same amount of dedication and focus of any other sport, although there is not a game … Continue reading Is Band a Sport?

Johnny Football: Texas Hero or Texas Embarrassment?

by Nick Martin One of the biggest names in college football is Johnny Manziel, more commonly known as “Johnny Football.” He is known on the field for his abilities as a quarterback, but off the field he is more known for his partying and drinking. Over the summer, he was seen at a University of Texas frat party and was asked to leave over the … Continue reading Johnny Football: Texas Hero or Texas Embarrassment?

Olympic Wrestling Is Back

by Nick Martin Early last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to reinstate wrestling for the Summer Games. Wrestling’s first appearance in the games goes as far back as 706 BC, so when the IOC dropped it from the Olympics because it was hard for spectators to understand, wrestling officials knew there needed to be reforms. The head of FILA, Wrestling’s official organization, stepped … Continue reading Olympic Wrestling Is Back