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

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

The University of Washington’s Cheerleading “Advice”

By Meghna Kumar The University of Washington has come under fire recently for posting controversial recommendations for students interested in auditioning for the cheerleading team. Requirements for girls interested in cheering for the university include, but are not limited to: “girl about town lipstick,” “false lashes,” “flattering eye shadow,”and a “spray tan.” They also request that those interested in trying out be “physically fit” with … Continue reading The University of Washington’s Cheerleading “Advice”

How to Learn a Foreign Language (By Yourself!)

By: Jackie Thompson Foreign languages are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s education system. Most students are roped into some sort of foreign language requirement whether in high school or beyond. Here are a few tips for struggling foreign language students and aspiring polyglot alike: Free language resources galore: There are tons of apps on the market devoted to foreign language learning. Duolingo is a great … Continue reading How to Learn a Foreign Language (By Yourself!)

5 Upcoming Summer Movies

by Bridget Richard With the 2016 award season already completed, many people are looking forward for the season of summer blockbusters to begin. 1. Captain America: Civil War: The long-awaited film in the Captain America series is set to be released in North America on May 6. This will be the third installment in the series of Captain America movies, this time featuring the other … Continue reading 5 Upcoming Summer Movies

Movie Review: Zootopia

by Jaimie Franz “Zootopia” is a fun family movie around the premise of animals acting like humans would but still keeping primitive features to their species. The movie follows around a small, hopeful bunny making her dreams come true in a big world. It is rated PG and lasts 108 minutes. Released on March 4, Zootopia is still quite popular in theaters, having several showings a day. … Continue reading Movie Review: Zootopia

Conor McGregor Retired?

By Kasen Stephensen Conor McGregor, 27 year old Irish MMA fighter and featherweight champion, released a tweet on April 19 stating, “I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese.  Catch ya’s later.” It was retweeted 165,000 times and sent shock-waves through the MMA community.  His coach shortly after tweeted, “Well was fun while lasted,” adding to the incredulity of fans, athletes, and coaches. … Continue reading Conor McGregor Retired?

The Perfect Makeup for your Perfect Prom Dress

by Alyssa Rogers Finding the perfect prom dress is stressful. Once you have that, then you have to decide how to wear your makeup. Choosing colors and types can be extremely overwhelming. Try using this guide if you’re stuck…(and trust me, you’re not the only one stuck). GENERAL RULES OF THUMB FOR ALL GIRLS GOING TO PROM: Make sure to wear foundation that does not … Continue reading The Perfect Makeup for your Perfect Prom Dress