History of the Aloha Shirt

Bridget Richard Summer is approaching quickly, and many Midwesterners will dawn their “Hawaiian Shirts” as a way to hearken the new warm weather. But there’s a special history behind this iconic style of top-half clothing. The Hawaiian shirt style, more formerly referred to as the Aloha Shirt, has roots that go back to the 1800’s. This history has been chronicled in many books, including The … Continue reading History of the Aloha Shirt

A Quick Look at A Moon Shaped Pool

By Katherine Barton Radiohead released their newest album, A Moon Shaped Pool, in the last week and it quickly became a top-selling album. The band again has shown their ability to create music that represents happiness, emptiness, and disconnect. The album includes the songs “Burn the Witch,” “Daydreaming,” “Decks Dark,” “Desert Island Disc,” “Full Stop,” “Glass Eyes,” “Identikit,” “The Numbers,” “Present Tense,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier … Continue reading A Quick Look at A Moon Shaped Pool

Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Linked to Cancer

by Meghna Kumar Johnson and Johnson has recently faced litigation on claims that their baby powder causes ovarian cancer. The ingredient thought to cause health effects is talc, one of the softest minerals, that can be found in products as diverse as house paint and roofing materials. Although the American Cancer Society states that the use of talc is linked to cancer, the accusation that … Continue reading Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Linked to Cancer

Grad Party Survival Guide

By: Jackie Thompson Ah, the grad party. As if 12 years of school with the same people wasn’t enough, these beloved get-togethers give you the opportunity to meet their relatives! If you’ve never ridden the grad party circuit before, all the invitations piling up can seem daunting to say the least. Here are a few tips to ensure your survival: Bring a Friend: The Buddy System … Continue reading Grad Party Survival Guide

Post AP Exam Extravaganza

By: Mitch Hughes The second week of AP exams is coming to a close. This means instruction in most AP classes has ended, because AP classes are designed so that students have completed the entire curriculum before the exam. For many schools, including our own, regular classes don’t end for another couple of weeks after AP exams. Unless teachers have other activities planned for the … Continue reading Post AP Exam Extravaganza

What I learned from high school journalism…

By Anna Starkey After spending four semesters in Newspaper, here are nine things that I learned from my interesting experience: Procrastination is a slippery slope… Once you start, there is no stopping.  Missing one deadline becomes missing three articles and having an F in newspaper.  Instead of waiting until the night before a deadline, I plan to start all of my papers MUCH earlier in college. I … Continue reading What I learned from high school journalism…

Alyssa’s Best Dressed for Met Gala 2016

by Alyssa Rogers At this year’s annual Met Gala, I realized that the fashion was even more breathtaking than in years past. The Gala is an annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Each year there is a theme relating to the costume exhibition, with this year’s theme “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology.” The stars always wow with … Continue reading Alyssa’s Best Dressed for Met Gala 2016

Advanced Placement Tests Overtake BHS

by Henry Wong May 2 was the first day of Advanced Placement exams at Bellbrook High School and exams will run through May 13 nationally. Bellbrook High School currently offers the following 14 AP classes: Computer Science, English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, French, Spanish, Music Theory, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Statistics, Environmental Science, Biology, US History, and US Government & Politics. Next … Continue reading Advanced Placement Tests Overtake BHS

From One Galaxy to Another: Happy Star Wars Day

By Sarah Rovinsky Since 2011, film fans have sparked an unofficial holiday known as Star Wars Day on May 4 with all things dedicated to the blockbuster sci-fi franchise.  “May the Fourth Be With You,” a play on the films’ catchphrase “May the force be with you,” has become an annual occasion for enthusiasts to celebrate the saga in a number of ways that just … Continue reading From One Galaxy to Another: Happy Star Wars Day

Leicester Wins Premier League

By: Kasen Stephensen Leicester City (pronounced Less-turr), despite being given 5000-1 odds of winning, won the Premier League title for the first time on Monday, May 5. The odds were so low, bookkeepers thought that it would be more likely to find Elvis Presley alive, the Loch Ness monster, or Kim Kardashian running for president in 2020. Despite these odds, Leicester City won despite drawing against Manchester … Continue reading Leicester Wins Premier League