David Bowie dies at age 69

By: Rachel Stewart David Bowie, musician and showman, died on January 10, at age 69, after losing his 18-month battle with cancer. Bowie recently co-wrote an off-Broadway musical with playwright Enda Walsh called Lazarus, and he was at its world premier.  He also just released a new album on his 69th birthday, entitled “Blackstar,” which in itself is a reference to cancer, specifically a scar that can … Continue reading David Bowie dies at age 69

Will the Globes predict the Oscars?

By: Anna Starkey The 73rd Golden Globe Awards took place on January 10, 2016 to honor the most outstanding films and television of 2015.  Nominees and winners were selected by the Hollywood Foreign Press as Ricky Gervais hosted the show for the fourth time.  The night was filled with continual bleeping and laughter as dry-humor and crude jokes ran rampant.  Highlights of the night included The Revenant … Continue reading Will the Globes predict the Oscars?

Who Wants to be a Billionaire?

By: Mitch Hughes People are lining up in gas stations and other local retailers all over the country to have their shot at winning an astonishing estimated 1.4 billion dollars. The current Powerball jackpot is at a record high, doubling the previous record of $656 million,  because nobody has won the jackpot since it opened up at $40 million on November 4, 2015. Players will … Continue reading Who Wants to be a Billionaire?

Exciting Big 12 Showdown in Kansas

By: Mitch Hughes On January 4, 2016, college basketball fans witnessed what may be one of the greatest games played in the past few years. The second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners traveled to Kansas to take on the first ranked Jayhawks. The Jayhawks triumphed over the Sooners 109-106 after the third overtime. This high-scoring display of two very talented teams will be remembered for some time and is … Continue reading Exciting Big 12 Showdown in Kansas

BHS Winter Guard: A Sport of the Arts

By Jackie Thompson Winter guard is a “Sport of the Arts,” or so boasts Winter Guard International (WGI). It combines athleticism with creativity in the form of spectacular performances. Bellbrook’s winter guard devotes nearly half their year to perfection. In 2013, Bellbrook’s winter guard finished first in the WGI’s scholastic A class  competition. WGI is the foremost authority on all things winter guard and hosts regional and … Continue reading BHS Winter Guard: A Sport of the Arts

Why the U.S. Needs to Sign the Paris Climate Deal

By Kate Barton Since November, environmental talks have been carried out in Paris with the goal to become completely independent of fossil fuels and restrict temperature increase to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. 196 countries have already agreed to the climate deal, but so far the U.S. is not one of them. The UN chief has expressed the desire for world leader to sign … Continue reading Why the U.S. Needs to Sign the Paris Climate Deal

DNC and Bernie Sanders Clash Over Data Breach

By: Joseph Spirk The campaign of Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is being accused by the Democratic National Committee of illegally accessing classified voter data of fellow opponent Hillary Clinton to use against her in the 2016 race. A group of interns working for the Bernie 2016 campaign were the first to detect a software glitch in the data system that contains crucial voter data for candidates and is managed … Continue reading DNC and Bernie Sanders Clash Over Data Breach

Motivation Tips for Second Semester Seniors

By: Emily Bunsold The end of senior year can lead to every teacher’s worst nightmare. The unmotivated, lazy, “I’m already accepted into college so this grade doesn’t really matter” attitude that is senioritis. But with these 7 tips, that end of the year slump can turn into a go-out-with-a-bang demeanor to one of the most memorable moments in every high schooler’s life. Remember, just because … Continue reading Motivation Tips for Second Semester Seniors