Dodgball to The Death
by Jaimie Franz The week of January 9-13, a dodgeball tournament took place to raise funds for the Theater Department. Senior Elaine King ran the program in conjunction with Madame Jergens. They were able to raise close to $200 through the dodgeball tournament. There were twelve different teams competing in the tournament and their names ranged from funny puns, to sarcastic ones, with enormous amounts of creativity to them. … Continue reading Dodgball to The Death
Clemson wins National Championship
By Joey Derrico The second-seeded Clemson Tigers have defeated the defending champions in the College Football Playoffs National Championship. The game took place on Monday, January 9 in Phoenix, Arizona, in front of an crowd of 76,000. The showdown was a rematch of last year’s championship game in which Alabama defeated the Tigers 45-40. This time, Clemson downed Alabama 35-31 to win their first championship since … Continue reading Clemson wins National Championship
Why You Should go to Winter Formal
By Sarah Rovinsky School dances are more than expensive, they’re a pain! Girls, not only must you find the “perfect” dress to fit into, but you also have to find the perfect shoes to go with them, and appropriately matched makeup and nails. Oh, and don’t forget, your hair has to magically make its way out of last night’s messy bun into something gorgeous. Guys, … Continue reading Why You Should go to Winter Formal
Winter Formal Dress?
by Bergen Eppers Winter Formal. The school is in a frenzy, proposals everywhere, but what to wear? Added this year by the JROTC cadets, winter formal has brought one main question from the girls: long dress or short dress? Is it another homecoming or close to prom? From recent polls on Twitter and others’ opinions, the most popular answer is short dress, save the long … Continue reading Winter Formal Dress?
Problems with Airport Security?
By Ally Keefer A question of airport security arose after a shooting in the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport on Friday, January 6. The shooter shot and killed 5 civilians and injured another 8. The gunman, Esteban Santiago, awaited the police’s arrival and went to a mental health facility after being arrested. Due to this tragedy, the airport closed for the rest of the day. According to … Continue reading Problems with Airport Security?
A Capella Comes to Broadway
By Henry Wong A new musical has come to Broadway with a major twist: it’s all a capella, meaning there are no soundtracks or instruments, only human voices. The name of the show is In Transit and as the name suggests, it takes place in the subways of New York City and follows the lives of 11 New Yorkers. It’s the first of its kind … Continue reading A Capella Comes to Broadway
Golden Globes: Politics and “La La Land”
By: Carter Caldwell On 8 January 2017, the 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held to honor those films and television shows of 2016 that proved to please viewers and critics. Works among those honored include LaLa Land (seven nominations, seven wins), Moonlight (six nominations, one win), The Night Manager (four nominations, three wins), and The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (five … Continue reading Golden Globes: Politics and “La La Land”
Athlete Highlight: Chandler Wren
By: Sara Wolf Chandler Wren is a senior who made his mark in Bellbrook football this year as running back. Sports played: Basketball, Football, Track and Field Age: 17 Claim to fame: Being Parker Wren’s brother Bet you didn’t know: I’ve never broken a bone Toughest opponent / why? Franklin because they have a tough atmosphere If you could only watch one movie for the … Continue reading Athlete Highlight: Chandler Wren
Cavaliers Take On Warriors In Finals Rematch
by Joey Derrico An NBA Finals rematch on Christmas Day once again pitted the defending champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers, against the red-hot Golden State Warriors. Many sports fans remember the epic showdown that occurred last year between the two teams in the Finals. Cleveland was downed three times in the first four games, facing a 3-1 deficit with two of the three possible remaining games … Continue reading Cavaliers Take On Warriors In Finals Rematch
A Disney Legend is Finally Recognized
By Henry Wong Tyrus Wong (born October 25, 1910), the leading animator of Bambi, died at age 106 on December 30, 2016. While Bambi (released by Disney in 1942) gained worldwide fame and success, few people know this pioneering Chinese-American artist who remained unrecognized for his artistry and contributions to the film until he was in his nineties and remains one of the most renowned … Continue reading A Disney Legend is Finally Recognized
