The Hypocrisy of Chris Rock and the Oscars
On February 28, 2016, comedian Chris Rick hosted the 88th Annual Academy Awards amidst accusations that the Academy lacked diversity and left out African-Americans from nominations. Some African-American actors like Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith boycotted the awards show. It was surprising then that Chris Rock, who is also African-American, would go forward and tell a racist joke against Asians. In setting up the … Continue reading The Hypocrisy of Chris Rock and the Oscars
Officer Peter Liang – Scapegoat?
by Henry Wong Rookie NYPD Officer Peter Liang was convicted of manslaughter on February 11 for killing unarmed African-American Akai Gurley in a Brooklyn housing project. Liang awaits sentencing on April 14, 2016, and could face a maximum of 15 years in prison for second-degree manslaughter charges. He was also found guilty of official misconduct for not helping 28-year old Gurley after he was wounded … Continue reading Officer Peter Liang – Scapegoat?
Spotting the Spotted…Salamander
By Anna Starkey For a brief moment each year, a creature of the mud slowly emerges, ready to partake in its annual journey. This migration is not for food, nor is it for a warm winter home. Instead, the small, slimy creature chases streams, searching for an ideal body of water to lay its young. This creature is the spotted salamander, and it has eluded Bellbrook High … Continue reading Spotting the Spotted…Salamander
Kathryn Smith Makes NFL History as First Female Coach
By: Harmony Takhar It seems women are making history everyday. Becky Hammon made history in the NBA last year by being the first female coach. This year, Kathryn Smith is making history by being the first female coach in the NFL. She is the assistant coach to the Bills and appointed to a special teams quality-control role. Smith is originally from New York and attended … Continue reading Kathryn Smith Makes NFL History as First Female Coach
Bridget Richards: Ice-Skating Superstar
By: Harmony Takhar February 20, 2016 an ice-skating competition took place here in Ohio. Our very own senior, Bridget Richards, took second place with her team. I had the opportunity to ask the skater a few questions on her and her passion for her sport. When did you start ice-skating? In second grade with public lessons. What influenced you to skate? I saw videos of Michelle … Continue reading Bridget Richards: Ice-Skating Superstar
Need Six More Hours of Service?
by Elaine King As fourth quarter hits, so do the final stages of Senioritis. College pick? Check. FAFSA? Check. Roommate? Kind of. Your six hours of service required to graduate? YIKES! At Bellbrook High School it is a requirement that all students complete six hours of volunteer work during their Senior year in order to graduate. NHS will begin a new program called Saturday Enrichment. … Continue reading Need Six More Hours of Service?
Gabby Ozoude Soars
By Sarah Rovinsky Gabby Ozoude, center player on Bellbrook’s Varsity Women’s Basketball team, comments on a successful season and shares future plans. When did you start playing? “I tried in fourth grade and again freshman year but I got injured, so technically this is my first year.” How did you start playing? “I was always drawn to it so it wasn’t hard for me to … Continue reading Gabby Ozoude Soars
The Oscars or The Night Leo Finally Won
By: Rachel Stewart The 2016 Academy Award’s have finally been granted, and the show itself was an interesting one this year. Although Mad Max: Fury Road took home the most awards, with a total of 6, it didn’t receive any of the “big three” awards, those being “best actor,” “best actress,” or “best picture.” Best Picture went to Spotlight, Best Actress went to Brie Larson for her … Continue reading The Oscars or The Night Leo Finally Won
Local Lacrosse Team Prepares for New Season
by Bridget Richard It may not be a well-known fact, but several Bellbrook High School girls participate in lacrosse. They play as a part of a local Bellbrook lacrosse team. One of these players is BHS senior Bridgette Martinez. Martinez has been playing for five years, and explained how the lacrosse environment is different from that of other sports. “Lax is more or less a … Continue reading Local Lacrosse Team Prepares for New Season
BHS Swim Team breaks Records
by Bridget Richard With the 2016 season behind them, the Bellbrook High School Swim and Dive Team has a lot to be happy about. This year an impressive 20 school records were broken throughout the course of the season. The team also sent several swimmers to state, who also did very well. Girls 50 Free 24.44 L Bobick, Meghan 2/6/2016 2016 SWBL Girls 100 Free … Continue reading BHS Swim Team breaks Records
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