24 Holidays You Didn’t Know Existed

By: Sara Wolf We all know that not-as-popular national holidays exist thanks to the tons of instagram posts on National Siblings Day (April 10) or National Pets Day (April 11), but exactly how many somewhat random holidays are there? Here’s a list summing up a few holidays throughout the year that you may not have known about, thanks to holidayscalendar.com! January 14 – National Dress … Continue reading 24 Holidays You Didn’t Know Existed

BHS Jazz Band Performs at Sugar Maple Festival

By Rachel Giffin The Bellbrook High School Jazz Band performed several spectacular numbers on Saturday, April 22, at Bellbrock Park for listeners attending the Sugar Maple Festival in Bellbrook. The BHS Jazz Band’s program featured many soloists, and songs from a wide variety of jazz forms. As the performance continued, spectators gathered in higher numbers, some dancing to the lively music. The BHS Jazz Band … Continue reading BHS Jazz Band Performs at Sugar Maple Festival

OPINION: Stage Crew Pulls their Weight

by Jack Long We have entered the final week of the spring musical. The Theatre Department is finalizing large portions of the musical that all BHS and BMS students will see this week on either Wednesday or Thursday. Though many of you will only see the actors and hear the orchestra, the most important part of any show are the multitude of people working behind the … Continue reading OPINION: Stage Crew Pulls their Weight

Girls’ Track Defends Invite Title

By: Kayla Stephensen April 21, the Bellbrook Girls’ track team defended their title and won the Greene County Invitational once again. Emily Taylor, a sophomore hurdler, remarked, “I didn’t participate last year but I feel grateful to have been able to put forth what I had to offer to continue the winning streak.” Even with the win, there were still moments of excitement and as … Continue reading Girls’ Track Defends Invite Title

Boston Marathon Record Smashed!

by Kasen Stephensen A marathon is 26.2 miles and takes a novice runner around 5 hours to complete.  In her first ever marathon, Jordan Hasay took 2 hours and 23 minutes and destroyed the U.S. American debut record by three minutes. Hasay exhibited greatness even before high school, setting the USATF Junior Olympics Youth record in the 1500 meter run at the age of 13. … Continue reading Boston Marathon Record Smashed!

The Scourge of Shin Splints

By Henry Wong Hit the ground running did you? It’s high school track and field season and many runners are probably familiar with shin splints. But what exactly are these infuriating lower leg pains? Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), more commonly known as shin splints, are often caused by using your legs to do more than they can handle. Other common causes range from overpronation … Continue reading The Scourge of Shin Splints

Special Elections Garner Significant Attention

by Joey Derrico New-found jobs in the Trump administration have led to vacant seats in the House of Representatives and other legislative bodies, and Republicans and Democrats alike want to capitalize on the opportunity, creating special elections in Kansas and Georgia.  One special election in Kansas replaces the newly appointed CIA Director and former Congressman Mike Pompeo. Pompeo was a Republican who served the fourth … Continue reading Special Elections Garner Significant Attention

Sugar Maple Festival: Roller Coaster of Flavor

by Bergen Eppers You’re walking downtown with bunch of people busy around you and you smell the sweet savory scent of barbecue sauces, the arrangement of spices, burning oil, and of course the light touch of sugar. Feeling hungry yet? The Sugar Maple Festival was filled with people all cramming to have the taste of the festival assortments on April 21-23. Ranging from grilled chicken … Continue reading Sugar Maple Festival: Roller Coaster of Flavor

Find your Dayton restaurant

By Elaine King As Prom and the season when leaving the house is bearable approaches, it is worth mentioning restaurants in Dayton worth your money. Doubleday’s Grill & Tavern in Centerville has everything. From chicken pot pie to pizza, this foodie destination has a wide array of quality food for an even better price. There is also a new location in Springboro. Cherry House Cafe in Beavercreek … Continue reading Find your Dayton restaurant