The “No ‘Poo” Movement
By: Jackie Thompson Royal Drene, the first synthetic (no-soap) shampoo was developed by Cincinnati’s very own Proctor & Gamble in the mid-1930s. The product was an instant hit. By the 1970’s, synthetic shampoos were used daily by most Americans to wash their hair. But what about prior to the advent of the modern shampoo? What methods did earlier Americans use to clean their lovely locks? … Continue reading The “No ‘Poo” Movement
Chance The Rapper Takes Everyone to Church with Coloring Book
By: Harmony Takhar Chance the Rapper released his newest mixtape, Coloring Book, on Thursday, May 12. Chance is a rapper from Chicago and has been in the music industry since 2011 in his high school days. Chance is 23 today. He’s had three other projects out before Coloring Book: 10 Day, Acid Rap and Surf. I recommend all of those and Coloring Book very much … Continue reading Chance The Rapper Takes Everyone to Church with Coloring Book
A Few Words From Bellbrook’s Favorite German
By: Harmony Takhar Many people have met Bellbrook’s foreign exchange student from Germany, Vincent Kirchner. I had the chance to meet him during track season and become friends with him. I decided to do a little interview with him about his foreign exchange experience. Q: What was the most obvious difference between the US and Germany? Everyone is more friendly in general. Q: Do you think it’s more of … Continue reading A Few Words From Bellbrook’s Favorite German
4 Things I’ve Learned to See The Artistry in Throughout Four Years of High School
Bridget Richard As my final article for EagleView News on the Arts & Entertainment Beat, I find it appropriate to take this time to recognize the small details of high school that have a surprising sense of inconspicuous artistry to them. 1.) Crowd Navigation Hallways are simply narrow ballroom floors, each participant performing their own dance to get from one end to the other. Granted, … Continue reading 4 Things I’ve Learned to See The Artistry in Throughout Four Years of High School
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…
