ChatGPT environmental impacts continue to be prevalent 

By: Nora Scarbro  ChatGPT is a resource used by millions of people everyday. It is an AI chatbot with a very diverse array of usages. According to IBM, “It uses natural language processing (NLP) to hold lifelike conversations with users and generate content including articles, text summaries, advice and more.” It can be used to make a difficult decision or help pick a dinner spot … Continue reading ChatGPT environmental impacts continue to be prevalent 

Seniors advise making a plan and being flexible for Homecoming

By Delaney Dine Homecoming season is upon us and the most important part leading up to the dance is planning for the day. Many people take different approaches on when to schedule pictures, get ready, eat dinner, when to arrive, and even what to do after the dance. “Usually I plan around pictures and dinner,” senior Lillian Richardson said. “It just depends on where you … Continue reading Seniors advise making a plan and being flexible for Homecoming

How will the 2025 shut down affect younger people

By Chi Steadman On October 1st the federal government entered a partial shut down. The shut down occurred because Congress failed to pass a full-year budget or continuing resolution. The last shut down to occur was in 2019, lasting 35 days. The shut down in 2018-2019 occurred because of a funding disagreement for building a border wall between the United States and Mexico. The 2025 … Continue reading How will the 2025 shut down affect younger people

Powderpuff cheerleaders put in the hours for a great routine

By Caroline Cope The 2025 powderpuff cheerleaders have practiced for hours each week in preparation for their sideline chants, jumps, tumbling, stunts, and for their highly-anticipated halftime dance performance. The cheerleaders–the senior boys who signed up–were hard at work practicing in the BCI gym in the evenings under supervision of their senior cheerleader coaches Cali Harnish, Kalynn Shaaf, Erjuwan Alkhafaf, and Caroline Cope. Harnish notes … Continue reading Powderpuff cheerleaders put in the hours for a great routine

Bellbrook High School Key Club introduces new leadership roles for the new school year 

By: Aly West The 2025 graduates Zac Hansen, Connor Spriggs, Madeline Reed, and Hayden Fisher have stepped down from their positions after presiding over Key Club for the last two years. Last year, rising juniors Ahmed El Sharif and Rithik Mall and rising seniors Josiah Wolverton and Ella Bilen took charge as this year’s officers, after being voted in by the Key Club body.  El … Continue reading Bellbrook High School Key Club introduces new leadership roles for the new school year 

What is better? Being an early bird or a night owl?

By: Cate Eberly Someone who is an early bird can be characterized by going to sleep early, waking up early, and generally having more energy in the first half of the day. On the other hand, night owls tend to stay up late, sleep in late, and have more energy in the second half of the day.  Some positives about being an early bird are … Continue reading What is better? Being an early bird or a night owl?

BHS preps for Homecoming 2025

By: Calle Caldwell Students are gearing up this week for one of the most anticipated parts of the school year: Homecoming Spirit Week. From quirky outfits to Friday night lights, BHS students are bringing the energy all week leading up to the dance, “A Night in Rio.” The spirit week themes are as follows: Adam Sandler Day, Red Flags, Purple and Gold, Alphabet Day, and … Continue reading BHS preps for Homecoming 2025

Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury worries Bengals fans

By : Sean Markland Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is once again dealing with a major injury: turf toe. Joe Barrow went down grabbing his toe in the second quarter after being sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead on Sept. 14. While it didn’t look too serious at first, ESPN later reported he could be out for up to three months with surgery … Continue reading Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury worries Bengals fans

Cracking the college recruiting code

By Eilley Wannarka For those interested in playing sports at the next level, there is a process of undergoing the recruiting journey. Starting July 15, juniors face their first major milestone in the college sports recruiting process as offers begin to come in. But a lot more goes into that process prior.  To start the journey, it is important to be diligent and not let … Continue reading Cracking the college recruiting code