Netflix Releases Third Season of Black Mirror

By Meghan Malas After three years since the last release, Netflix finally released the third season of the satirical science fiction, Black Mirror. The show itself mimics the workings of “The Twilight Zone” in that it includes three to seven individual stories per season that leave one feeling eerie, yet intrigued. Each episode of the show has its own characters and plot line. Black Mirror … Continue reading Netflix Releases Third Season of Black Mirror

Asian-Americans Protest Rapper YG

by Henry Wong Asian-Americans have called for a ban of the song “Meet the Flockers” by rapper and hip-hop artist, Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, better known as YG. Asian-American protestors feel the song calls for violence against Chinese -Americans with lyrics like: “First, you find a house and scope it out. Find a Chinese neighborhood, cause they don’t believe in bank accounts . . . … Continue reading Asian-Americans Protest Rapper YG

IS Bombmaker Smiles After Sentencing

By Jack Long Twenty-three-year-old Dodi Suridi, a supporter of the Islamic State, was sentenced on 20 October for helping make one of the bombs used in the Jakarta attacks. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, he said he accepted the court’s verdict as “the risk of being a terrorist.” Upon leaving the court Suridi smiled at the cameras and raised only his pointer-finger to the … Continue reading IS Bombmaker Smiles After Sentencing

Salvaging Your Grade at the End of the Quarter

by Sarah Rovinsky Becoming a senior entails that you’ve learned more than a few things outside of the classroom that help when within it. For example, how to salvage your grade(s) at the end of a quarter before report cards are final, and sent to parents. As a senior I’m obligated to share this invaluable information for the benefit of my peers: Actually turn in … Continue reading Salvaging Your Grade at the End of the Quarter

Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature, Makes History

by Meghan Malas Bob Dylan, a 75 year old musical and cultural influencer for more than five decades, has been awarded the Nobel Prize recognizing his excellence in literature on a global scale. Not only has he received the highest award in the field of literature, he also is the first musician to claim this title. For the past fifty years, Dylan has sold millions … Continue reading Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature, Makes History

“Me, Myselfie, and I”

by Bergen Eppers From Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or any social media sites, we are all engulfed in selfies. Sending an image of us to the world, we can change the way they view us, with new filters, lighting, or angles, showing different personas of ourselves.  Selfies may be all the rage now, but self-portraiture was used by artists before they could see their reflections. It … Continue reading “Me, Myselfie, and I”

Bittersweet Senior Night for Bellbrook Volleyball

By: Sara Wolf Thursday, October 13 was Bellbrook Volleyball’s loud, exciting and emotional senior night. The girls celebrated their four seniors Abby Crotty, Natalie Galle, Allison Powell and Kaitlyn Urbaniak before they took on Eaton, whom they had beaten earlier this season. Both teams were determined to leave their last league game with a win, but Bellbrook’s home court advantage, loud towel-waving crowd, and bittersweet … Continue reading Bittersweet Senior Night for Bellbrook Volleyball

Hurricane Matthew Devastates the Lives of Many

By Ally Keefer Hurricane Matthew left many devastated in the Caribbean during the first week of October. On September 28, 2016, this deadly hurricane formed near the Windward Islands. The hurricane proceeded to Cuba and Haiti on October 4 as a category 4 hurricane. On October 6, the hurricane struck the Bahamas. Following the Bahamas, the hurricane targeted Florida on October 7. It then moved … Continue reading Hurricane Matthew Devastates the Lives of Many

America’s favorite undecided voter a sellout?

By Connor Robinson If you have followed this year’s confusing and hectic presidential election, you have most likely heard of Ken Bone, the newest and strangest internet sensation. Mr. Bone was an undecided voter present at the second presidential debate, where he asked a simple question about clean energy. He returned to his seat without knowing he would soon become a hit on Twitter and … Continue reading America’s favorite undecided voter a sellout?