JROTC Takes the East Coast by March
By Elaine King At 6 in the morning, students of the JROTC program at Bellbrook High School arrived at Parris Island where they would kick off their next four days in South Carolina with a grueling march on base. Each year, the JROTC students take a trip to a military base and learn what it means to serve beyond what the program can teach in … Continue reading JROTC Takes the East Coast by March
DREAMers Deportation
by Jack Long Daniela Vargas, a DREAMer, is looking at deportation to Argentina. At the age of 7, Vargas was brought to the U.S. illegally but granted a work permit under Obama’s DACA program. After discussing her ordeal of coming to the U.S. at a meeting in Jackson City Hall in Mississippi, she was detained after being pulled over upon leaving the meeting. Vargas’ permit lapsed … Continue reading DREAMers Deportation
Boys’ Basketball Season Comes to a Close
by Jaimie Franz The Bellbrook Boy’s Basketball season is coming to end. The season contained many challenges and proud moments. While JV and Varsity did not have winning records, they accomplished great victories against Brookville, Eaton and Northridge. Junior Brennen Cramp credits the coaches for pushing the team to make it through difficult games but still doing their best to make it fun all while … Continue reading Boys’ Basketball Season Comes to a Close
Life on Other Planets? A Possibility in this Solar System.
by Connor Robinson The search for extraterrestrial life is one of great scientific and historical importance. A recent discovery outside of our solar system may help answer the infamous question, “Are we alone in the universe?” Astronomers viewing the TRAPPIST-1 solar system have found seven planets that orbit the star in an area habitable to life as we know it on earth. The system is … Continue reading Life on Other Planets? A Possibility in this Solar System.
How to be Politically Active
by Joey Derrico After the election in November, many Americans are asking how they can become more politically active in their community. The good news is that there is an abundance of ways to become active in politics at the local, state, and even national level. Whether it be an issue in the local neighborhood or the White House, use this beginning guide for how to … Continue reading How to be Politically Active
Winter Formal: A night to remember
By: Sara Wolf Students of BHS had the opportunity to attend a dance other than prom or homecoming this year, for the first time in 5 years. JROTC held Winter Formal on Saturday, February 4 in the school’s auxiliary gym. Students came in and danced from 7 to 10 with the usual wristbands, but also the unusual new occurrence of Mrs. Schwieterman as DJ and … Continue reading Winter Formal: A night to remember
Bellbrook honors winter sport seniors and college signing
By: Sara Wolf Senior Night took place at the varsity boys’ home basketball game against Preble Shawnee on Tuesday, February 14. Parents escorted their class of 2017 seniors as senior bios were read pre-game. Previous head coach Perry Caldwell was recognized for his 14 years of coaching after the first quarter of the game with a golden eagle statue. Coach Caldwell’s teams were SWBL champions … Continue reading Bellbrook honors winter sport seniors and college signing
(A)typical High School: Riverdale Reboots the Archie Universe
by Kasen Stephensen CW’s reboot of the classic Archie universe is both entrancing and peculiar, much like high school gossip. Archie Comics was established 78 years ago and its universe has been represented in numerous cartoons, video games, and movies. Its archetypal characters have been manipulated throughout the years to reflect the social norms and customs of the era. Consequently, this adaptation provides an … Continue reading (A)typical High School: Riverdale Reboots the Archie Universe
UN Honors Russian Ambassador
by Jack Long On 20 February 2017, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin died a few hours before his 65th birthday. Fellow UN Ambassadors spoke of him as a charismatic, caring, yet strong diplomat that deeply cared for the progress of his country and humanitarian issues. Churkin, though, has garnered criticism with his support for al-Assad’s government forces in Syria, as well as his … Continue reading UN Honors Russian Ambassador
Athlete of the Week: Justin Boreman
By: Carter Caldwell As the winter season draws to a close and the state tournaments begin to start, senior Justin Boreman’s qualification for the 2017 Ohio High School Diving Championship is making quite the splash, in part due to Boreman’s attendance of the Ohio High School Cross Country Championship earlier this school year. Boreman qualified individually for cross country with a time of 16:46.74, earning … Continue reading Athlete of the Week: Justin Boreman
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