Disney Adds Polynesian Princess with “Moana”

By: Carter Caldwell Disney will release a movie for its first Polynesian princess, Moana, on November 23. For many of today’s high schoolers, Disney films were an integral part of childhood.  The company has profited very well due to its many franchises, including Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and the Disney Princesses.  In recent years, the latter has come under fire for its lack of diversity.  Disney … Continue reading Disney Adds Polynesian Princess with “Moana”

What is Involved in a Play?

by Ally Keefer The week before a long Thanksgiving break, the students at BHS will view the play called Deadly Earnest. The cast, crew and directors have been working hard on this show for the past several months and are ready for their peers see it. Emily Taylor, who plays Margie, explains, “It’s not a murder mystery, even though it says deadly in the title.” … Continue reading What is Involved in a Play?

Successful season ending for women’s soccer

By: Sara Wolf The Bellbrook women’s varsity soccer team fell to McNick Tuesday, November 1 in the regional semifinals, bringing the Eagles’ successful season to an end. The McNick Rockets defeated the Eagles 2-0, with goals by Megan Rack and Sophie Gorman. Bellbrook head coach Zach Huffman says his girls didn’t have the chances to score that they wished for, but praised goalkeeper Bekah Vine … Continue reading Successful season ending for women’s soccer

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas…Well, Christmas Break

by Jaimie Franz This year’s winter break is already feeling short without even starting.  Unlike the usual two weeks off for the mid-winter holiday break, this year’s will only be a full week and three days. To most, this concept of shortness will seem like a petty argument but to the overworked, extremely tired high school students running on Starbucks coffee and dreams of graduation, … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Christmas…Well, Christmas Break

Record Breaking Season Ends with a Bang

by Connor Robinson The 2016 Bellbrook cross country season was one for the books. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams were considered the strongest, most competitive, and most successful ever. The final race that ended the incredible season was the OHSAA State championship held at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio. The setting was one rarely seen at other cross country races; the course ran … Continue reading Record Breaking Season Ends with a Bang

OPINION: The Irrevocable-Immutable Division

by Jack Long During the final moments of the 2016 election, many political analysts called the Trump lead dangerous and divisive. Some, but very few, described the election itself as a division of the country that would determine politics and policy for the many presidents ahead. No matter who you supported as president, the fundamentals of our country and democracy herself do not change. We, … Continue reading OPINION: The Irrevocable-Immutable Division

One Quarter Down with New Teachers at BHS

by Sara Wolf Bellbrook High School students were introduced to quite a few new staff member faces this school year. Among many of these were a few–Mrs. Knisley, Mr. Phelps, Mr. Kapka and Mrs. Buedel-Herrman–who all took time to answer questions from students about themselves and how they’ve liked their first quarter here as Golden Eagles. Mrs. Knisley has been teaching for three years and is … Continue reading One Quarter Down with New Teachers at BHS

Cavs aim to defend their crown as new season approaches

By: Carter Caldwell Basketball fans are gearing up for their favorite season as winter approaches, and it’s safe to say the Cleveland Cavaliers are not going to go down without a fight.  Last year “Believeland” was able to defeat the Golden State Warriors to garner the city’s first championship since 1964 and the team’s first since its inception.  After losing to the Warriors in 2015’s championship, … Continue reading Cavs aim to defend their crown as new season approaches