Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes Off to An Impressive Start

By: Carter Caldwell The 2018 Ohio State Buckeyes have a lot to prove this season, and they are off to an impressive start. Despite their 11-2 record at the end of the regular season in 2017, the Buckeyes did not receive an invitation to the College Football Playoffs, which the Buckeyes notably won in 2015.  With nothing to look forward to except their chances in … Continue reading Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes Off to An Impressive Start

Student Athlete Alex Petry Defies Stereotypes

By: Morgan Sharbaugh Alex Petry is a sophomore at Bellbrook High School, and he continues to astound people with his grades and skills on the field. Petry plays four sports, two of which occur at the same time, and maintains good grades in advanced classes. Petry plays football, basketball, lacrosse, and runs cross country. For football, lacrosse, and cross country, he is on the varsity … Continue reading Student Athlete Alex Petry Defies Stereotypes

Paraplegic Patients Taking Steps Forward With This Advancing Implant

By: Jade Edwards Paralyzed patients are walking for the first time in years.  What once was unthinkable for many is becoming a possibility.  With this spinal cord stimulation implant, paralysis will hopefully become just a bump in the road. The stimulation device, with an array of 16 electrodes, is implanted in the epidural space above and below the injury sight of the spinal cord (National … Continue reading Paraplegic Patients Taking Steps Forward With This Advancing Implant

Senior Andrea Szep Advances to State Quarterfinals

By: Kayla Stephensen Senior Andrea Szep beat Notre Dame Thursday October 11 and advanced to quarterfinals for state. Szep won division one singles title in sectionals the previous week and lost in her quarterfinal. Her most notable wins this season were against Walnut Hills, Centerville, and Beavercreek On this season she notes, “We lost a lot of great seniors last year, and a lot of … Continue reading Senior Andrea Szep Advances to State Quarterfinals

10 Tips To Start a Reading Habit

By Mackenzie Pittman Reading. It’s something we all know we should do, daily. Yet, the majority of us probably haven’t picked up a book in months. Studies have shown that reading is a key part of developing aspects of your brain such as memory improvement, mental stimulation, vocabulary expansion, stronger analytical thinking skills, and the list goes on. If reading has so many amazing benefits…why … Continue reading 10 Tips To Start a Reading Habit

Fun Activities To Do Throughout Fall!

By Mackenzie Pittman The majority of humanity would pick fall as their favorite season. It’s not too hot (typically), not too cold, the leaves are changing spreading a riot of color everywhere. It’s a time for friends and family and fun and giving thanks. The question is, what can you fill your time with in such a wonderful season? Many, many festive, spirited, and autumnal … Continue reading Fun Activities To Do Throughout Fall!

Fatal Limo Crash That Should Not Have Happened

By: Jade Edwards Early afternoon on Saturday, October 6, 20 people were killed in a limo crash at the intersection of State Route 30 and State Route 30A in Schoharie, New York.  Everyone in the limo died, including the driver, along with two pedestrians after the limo failed to stop and lost control at the stop sign marking the intersection.  This crash is “the nation’s deadliest … Continue reading Fatal Limo Crash That Should Not Have Happened

Movies in Review: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before v. Sierra Burgess is a Loser

by Abbey Raison Netflix movies are one of two things: super mediocre or are good enough to become time-honored classics. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Sierra Burgess is a Loser were released on Netflix within the month of August in 2018. Both movies are considered teenage rom-coms with a sprinkle of high school angst. Each movie is rushed through its own climax … Continue reading Movies in Review: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before v. Sierra Burgess is a Loser

BHS Volleyball Killing Competition

by Drew Ward This year the Golden Eagles have dominated on the volleyball court. With an overall record of 18-2, the Eagles are 8th in the state. This year the Eagles have been carried by their seniors, two of whom will be playing volleyball in college. Sara Rogers is going to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and Kira Merkle will be playing at Ferris … Continue reading BHS Volleyball Killing Competition