10 things you didn’t know about the yearbook
By Anna Starkey Each fall, yearbooks are distributed to the student body. Contrary to popular belief, they do not make themselves. Bellbrook yearbook staff members spend all year working diligently to create the perfect book for their peers. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about BHS’s yearbook: Yearbook is a real class with real work and real assignments…and it can be stressful. Yes, yearbook is … Continue reading 10 things you didn’t know about the yearbook
Curly Hair giving you trouble? Don’t get tangled up!
by Casey Murphy 1) How to shower with curly hair Shampoo and curly hair get along as well as Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. That being said, don’t shampoo but once a week or even once every two weeks. Although when it comes to conditioner, the more the better! Personally, I use a handful of conditioner every shower. IMPORTANT: Let the conditioner sit in for … Continue reading Curly Hair giving you trouble? Don’t get tangled up!
The Basics: Surrealism
By Katherine Barton Surrealism is an avant-garde movement focusing on the potential of the unconscious mind. Many surrealist artworks break the barrier between dreams and reality. Sigmund Freud is called the father of psychoanalysis. He wrote The Interpretation of Dreams which analyzed the meaning of dreams and the unconscious mind. His works provided a basis for surrealism and was invaluable in the development of surrealism. … Continue reading The Basics: Surrealism
You should know about: Andy Warhol
By Katherine Barton Andrew Warhola was born in 1928 in Pennsylvania. He created some of the most recognizable and influential pop art during the 1960s. Pop art is when artists draw from advertising, celebrities, and popular culture in general. Andy Warhol used many types of media to create art; he was one of the first to create computer-generated art. He has also written many books … Continue reading You should know about: Andy Warhol
Ted Cruz “Suspends” Bid for Candidacy
By: Mitch Hughes The GOP field of presidential candidates that once had 17 people throwing their hats in the ring has now narrowed itself down to just 2. Ted Cruz has suspended his campaign following his defeat in the state of Indiana, which he claimed to be his “firewall state.” In his suspension announcement, Cruz stated, “From the beginning I’ve said that I would continue on … Continue reading Ted Cruz “Suspends” Bid for Candidacy
5 Summer Reading Books You Should Actually Read
By: Rachel Stewart It’s almost summer vacation, which means the freedom of no school, but it also means the beginnings of “summer reading.” I know this makes most people groan. They don’t want to spend their time off school being forced to read for school, so many times they resort to Sparknotes. I, being the future English major I am, always read my summer reading … Continue reading 5 Summer Reading Books You Should Actually Read
Local Man Discovers He Is, In Fact, A Dog
By: Rachel Stewart Disclaimer- This article is fake, modeled after satire news sites such as “The Onion” or “Clickhole” On May 2, 2016, a local Bellbrook “man” discovered that he was no man at all, and was in fact, a dog. Leo, a 24-year-old (3 years in dog years) male, has been a resident of Bellbrook ever since he was a young man (pup). His … Continue reading Local Man Discovers He Is, In Fact, A Dog
The NFL Draft Underway
By: Elaine King For sports fanatics, this time of year is Christmas. In the month of March, the big NCAA championship basketball tournament fueled their addiction. Now, they are enticed by the NFL draft for the upcoming professional football season. The draft, for those of us who don’t get off on ESPN, is an event where the professional football teams around the country battle it … Continue reading The NFL Draft Underway
Starbucks Under Fire for Ice-to-Coffee Ratio
by Meghna Kumar A recent class action lawsuit has targeted one of America’s most beloved coffee chains: Starbucks. The plaintiff claims that Starbucks inaccurately advertises its chilled drinks which are nearly 50% ice and requests that Starbucks increase the size of its cups for chilled drinks so that customers receive a fair amount of coffee. Starbucks has dismissed the allegations and spokesperson Jamie Riley stated, … Continue reading Starbucks Under Fire for Ice-to-Coffee Ratio
Bellbrook has a Special Birthday
by Jaimie Franz The City of Bellbrook turned a happy 200 years old this year, 1816-2016. Bellbrook originally started as a village with only a few residents documented and over the past 200 years it has grown into a city with a little bit over 15,000 residents. Bellbrook has grown with businesses flourishing including: Dot’s Market, Nicholas Studios, The Dairy Shed, and Winters Library, just to name … Continue reading Bellbrook has a Special Birthday
