US and UK ban on electronics during flights
by Jack Long and Connor Robinson The US and UK banned electronics larger than a smartphone from being used in an airplane’s cabin. The ban only concerns inbound flights on nine airlines operating at ten airports located in the Middle East. The Turkish government expressed anger after the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul was included in the US ban. The Turkish government called for the US … Continue reading US and UK ban on electronics during flights
High Expectations and New Coaches for Bellbrook Track
By: Carter Caldwell with input from Jaimie Franz Track season is racing toward us, and the first meet is on March 28. The team has been officially practicing since March 6, but the team has been lifting and conditioning since the end of winter break, on January 4. Last season, the Eagles sent senior high jumper Melissa Wahl to the State meet at Jesse Owens … Continue reading High Expectations and New Coaches for Bellbrook Track
Swim and Dive: Making a Splash at State
by Lauren Redfern Championships. That was the theme for the Golden Eagles at the state Swim and Dive finals in Canton over President’s Day weekend in February. The Bellbrook Swim and Dive program has been making a splash at the state meet for the past few years. This year the team performed better than ever. The team had 4 swimmers and 1 diver qualify for the … Continue reading Swim and Dive: Making a Splash at State
Seniors Shadow Local Workers
by Elaine King On Tuesday, March 21, the seniors left the building while the underclassmen endured testing. While the juniors suffered through the ACT and the freshmen and sophomores endured their English End of Course exams, the seniors took the day to either shadow in a prospective field of study or volunteer in the community. Now back to their usual schedules, a couple of seniors share … Continue reading Seniors Shadow Local Workers
March Madness: Then and Now
By: Carter Caldwell and Lauren Redfern March is an exciting time for college basketball fans. The tournament decides who the National Champions will be. 68 teams have an opportunity to hoist up the trophy at the end of the month. But how did this beloved tourney begin? The History of March Madness The first tournament took place in 1939, and was created by the National … Continue reading March Madness: Then and Now
Avoiding News Bias
by Joey Derrico This past election season was one that spotlighted the bias lurking in news media. Some of the bias is unintentional while the rest is rooted in the organization’s values and ideals. Sometimes bias is a necessity for news organizations to appeal to loyal viewers who share similar views. However, bias should be avoided when applicable. The fair reporting of news is required … Continue reading Avoiding News Bias
Senate Begins Gorsuch confirmation hearing
by Jack Long Gorsuch ascended to the Capitol Monday morning, March 20 to face Democrat and Republican Senators in a very abnormal Judiciary confirmation hearing. Senators questioned Gorsuch on his Constitutional views—an atypical way of conducting this type of hearing. Typically, Supreme Court nominees are scrutinized on past rulings as well as enduring a deep probe into their qualifications. Senate Democrats dragged Obama’s nominee Merrick … Continue reading Senate Begins Gorsuch confirmation hearing
10 Quotes to Get You Through Your High School Career. Number 7 Will Blow Your Mind!
By Henry Wong 1) “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pelé If you can realize that education is a privilege and come to a liking of what you do, it becomes easier to appreciate what you are being taught. 2) “Perseverance is a virtue … Continue reading 10 Quotes to Get You Through Your High School Career. Number 7 Will Blow Your Mind!
How to Save Money
By Henry Wong It seems that prices are only going up as the years go by. Gas prices have gone up, school lunches are more expensive, and helium balloon prices have risen due to inflation. It seems that the only price that has not changed is a Costco hot dog. Luckily, the following tips will help you save money. Make your own lunches and dinners. … Continue reading How to Save Money
How to Dress for S’winter
By Henry Wong When one day it’s 60 degrees and it’s snowing the next, it can be hard to know what to wear. Luckily, I have 17 years of dressing experience for Ohio weather and am here to help. Scenario A: 30 degrees in the morning, 60 degrees in the afternoon Solution 1: Wear pants and a t-shirt. This allows for warmth below and breathability … Continue reading How to Dress for S’winter
