ICE fatality in Minneapolis results in protests across the country
By: Gabe Woods ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good on January 7. Video of the encounter, spread nationally through social media, shows Ross shooting Good as she attempts to drive away from the officers. The incident ignited immediate protest and sparked debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics. A CNN commissioned poll shows that a majority of Americans, around 56%, consider the shooting … Continue reading ICE fatality in Minneapolis results in protests across the country
2026 Golden Globes introduces new podcast award
By: Aly West The Golden Globes held its annual awards ceremony this on Sunday, Jan. 11, featuring iconic red carpet outfits, unexpected film awardees, and fan favorite celebrities. With the rise of popularity in podcasts, a new award was introduced: Best Podcast. The podcasts nominees included Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Call Her Daddy, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Smartless, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and … Continue reading 2026 Golden Globes introduces new podcast award
Bellbrook HOSA hosts annual blood drive
By Delaney Dine “The blood drive has been going on since before I was here,” Bellbrook’s HOSA advisor Rebecca Goodwin said. “It’s been a long time. The nurse used to do it, and then when COVID shut it down, we opened it back up when HOSA started.” Bellbrook High School held the annual blood drive on December 8. Goodwin and some other members explained why … Continue reading Bellbrook HOSA hosts annual blood drive
Music streaming platforms share their end-of-year music statistics with users
By Caroline Cope As 2025 comes to an end, various music platforms have released their personalized annual listening summary for users, with the most popular being Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay, and Amazon Music Delivered. These listening summaries provide users with insights and statistics into their unique listening habits over the entire calendar year. Spotify Wrapped initially debuted in 2016, with Apple Music Replay following … Continue reading Music streaming platforms share their end-of-year music statistics with users
The 2025 Grammy nominations feature new and winning artists
By: Nora Scarbro The Grammys have always been a point of interest and controversy in pop culture. The two categories with the most competition — song and album of the year — features artists that have been regulars in the category as well as new nominees. Some returning artists for album of the year are Bad Bunny; Tyler, the Creator; and Lady Gaga. An artist … Continue reading The 2025 Grammy nominations feature new and winning artists
U.S. military destroys boats in the Caribbean
by A.J. Nichols Since early September, the U.S. administration has initiated strikes on boats trying to enter the U.S. through the Caribbean, alleging they were carrying numerous drugs. The initial strike on September 2 sank a speedboat the U.S. said was smuggling drugs. Eleven people aboard died, and an alleged second strike was ordered to kill survivors, according to reports. Dominic Hummel is a senior … Continue reading U.S. military destroys boats in the Caribbean
What could you have missed in 2025?
By: Chi Steadman 2025 has had multiple authors and game developers release new projects. “We had a ton of good releases this year,” Bellbrook High School librarian Amanda Brenner said. Lots of books were released this year, especially in the young adult sphere. Some were continuations of pre-existing series and some were releases from well loved authors. “If I had to say the biggest, hottest … Continue reading What could you have missed in 2025?
Supportive Peers adds to their annual Christmas event
by Sean Markland Supportive Peers, a local Bellbrook organization where high school students support children with disabilities, is hosting its annual Christmas event this weekend. This celebration is one of the organization’s biggest events of the year. The goal of Supportive Peers is always to create spaces where children with disabilities feel included. The annual event, held in the Bellbrook High School cafeteria, auxiliary gym, … Continue reading Supportive Peers adds to their annual Christmas event
What students are asking for Christmas in 2025
By: Gabe Woods The holiday season has begun with many forming their Christmas wishlists, quickly picking out gifts for friends and family. At the top of many wish lists this year comes new pieces of technology. The iPhone 17, released earlier this year, has become one of the most popular gifts. Its new camera and AI-abilities have drawn in customers to put it at the … Continue reading What students are asking for Christmas in 2025
Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline announces departure
By: Dominic Hummel A major shift is coming to the Ohio State football program as offensive coordinator Brian Hartline has officially announced he will be leaving the Buckeyes to become the next head coach at the University of South Florida, for a six year contract. The news broke just days after Ohio State wrapped up its regular season, creating a wave of reaction among fans, … Continue reading Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline announces departure
