Atlas Shrugged: Halfway Through the Journey
by Bridget Richard Atlas Shrugged is one of the most famous novels by 20th century writer and philosopher Ayn Rand. Written in 1957, it depicts a dystopian American economy and follows the stories of several industrialist leaders and how they all try to go about solving it. That in and of itself is a bland summary, because the novel is so much more than that. … Continue reading Atlas Shrugged: Halfway Through the Journey
Four Fun Festivals to Visit this October
By Anna Starkey Get out and enjoy the season with these local fall celebrations! Ohio Renaissance Festival – now to 10/26 Located in Waynesville near Caesar’s Creek lies the largest Renaissance Festival in Ohio. With over 30 acres of land, the festival truly takes you into the past. The actors, artisans, and townspeople put on an impressive performance to make your experience as realistic as … Continue reading Four Fun Festivals to Visit this October
Keeping spirits high while the temperature falls
by Anna Starkey While summer fades and fall begins, it is difficult to come to terms with less daylight, fewer leaves, and less warmth. Instead of allowing your mood to shift with the seasons, stay positive about the weather by incorporating these simple fixes into your life: Stay Outside! Instead of moping around your home searching for indoor activities, go back outside. The weather may be … Continue reading Keeping spirits high while the temperature falls
Cubs on Hot Streak in MLB Playoffs
By: Mitch Hughes Even though the leaves are beginning to fall and the temperatures are beginning to drop, Major League baseball is still in season. The MLB Playoffs are in full swing and things have gone much differently than predicted. Five teams still remain. The Cubs, Royals and Blue Jays have already secured a spot in the semifinals and the Mets and Dodgers will decide … Continue reading Cubs on Hot Streak in MLB Playoffs
BHS French, Art Students Take on the Windy City
By: Joseph Spirk On October 15, Bellbrook High School French and Art students went on an academic field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago for a day trip. This was the 10th year the French and art students have gone on the trip together. They began in 2002, while not going some years. Departing from the high school at 7 am, they arrived at the museum … Continue reading BHS French, Art Students Take on the Windy City
Two trips in two days: How to travel efficiently
By Anna Starkey Between holidays, college visits, and school trips, fall traveling can be exhausting. In order to maintain a quick pace while also enjoying yourself, I have compiled a list of essential lessons I learned while traveling to Chicago one day, to setting up a tent in West Virginia the next. 1. Make a list! Organization is key while traveling long distances. Before you … Continue reading Two trips in two days: How to travel efficiently
The Final “Ok” on the Iranian Deal
By Kate Barton On Wednesday, October 14, the Iranian Guardian Council passed the Iranian nuclear program deal, the final step before its implementation. The deal was passed by an absolute majority. The votes were 161 for, 59 against, and 13 abstaining. The council held debates over whether the deal went against their constitution and Sharia Law, which they decided it did not. The Iranian Deal calls … Continue reading The Final “Ok” on the Iranian Deal
BET Hip Hop Awards 2015
By: Harmony Takhar The BET Hip Hop Awards of 2015 took place Saturday, October 10. The much-shorter show aired on October 13, 2015 at 8 p.m. after editing to block out profanity. It was hosted, once again, by Uncle Snoop Dogg. The event was actually mostly performances. It had the usual cypher, where a bunch of rappers just spit a few verses. Most of the rappers … Continue reading BET Hip Hop Awards 2015
Recap: Spirit Week 2015
By Jackie Thompson In preparation for this year’s Homecoming game, BHS students showed off their spirit by dressing to the five themes chosen by this year’s spirit committee. Here are a few of our favorites, pictures courtesy of yearbook editor, Rachel Heinz. Continue reading Recap: Spirit Week 2015
Welcome, Chileans
by Casey Murphy In September, Bellbrook became the home away from home for 12 visiting Chilean Exchange students from Thomas Jefferson High School. The students spent a week in Washington D.C. before traveling north to the suburbs of Ohio for a week and a half. This program has been sending exchange students through Thomas Jefferson School in Chile. Although Chile is 5,304 miles away, the Chilean … Continue reading Welcome, Chileans
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