Where Oh Where has the Wifi Gone?
by Jaclyn Frank Bellbrook High School students and staff are going nuts without internet access. Many teachers have lessons to teach through the internet and they can’t get a signal. What is going on? Many students are fired up about not having internet while at school. They have no access to anything online–grades, emails, research–without using data. Data bills are racking up because students are … Continue reading Where Oh Where has the Wifi Gone?
Behind the Scenes of the Football Game Themes
by Jaclyn Frank The Bellbrook High School student section is doing a phenomenal job this year. They have been getting the football players pumped up for their games. The Eagle’s first home game, on August 28, ended in a victory against Waynesville and our student section was nominated to be the next week’s section of the week. The following Friday, the game was under a … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of the Football Game Themes
Newly Discovered Brain Disease linked to Head Trauma caused by Football
by Kennedy Szekely In a constant controversy over the safety standards of sports in the United States and abroad, many are beginning to fear the need for extensive safety precautions after research shows the 87/91 deceased former NFL players show signs of brain disease due to concussions. Researchers with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University have now identified the disease known as “chronic … Continue reading Newly Discovered Brain Disease linked to Head Trauma caused by Football
2015-2016 NFL Predictions
By Kennedy Szekely As the 2015-2016 season of the NFL kicks off, suspensions are appealed in federal court, and rookies are assigned, many are going the extra mile to predict the standings for the upcoming season. Although there are always flaws in the system of predicting who will go to the Super Bowl, we can get a pretty good idea about it based on their … Continue reading 2015-2016 NFL Predictions
Ahmed and the Clock
By Meghna Kumar On Monday, September 14, a 14 year-old named Ahmed Mohamed brought a homemade digital clock to MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas. An aspiring engineer, Ahmed had created the clock out of a pencil case and hoped to impress his teacher, but she did not respond as he had expected her to. She perceived Ahmed’s clock as a threat and the school … Continue reading Ahmed and the Clock
A tragedy in Oregon
By Kate Barton On October 1, a white male student of Umpqua Community College in Oregon opened fire and killed nine students. He then took his own life, after exchanging fire with two police officers who soon arrived to the scene. The shooter reportedly had problems with mental illness, and has posted on social media about feeling that “other people think I’m crazy, but I’m … Continue reading A tragedy in Oregon
Boehner Steps Down
by Meghna Kumar On Friday, September 25, John Boehner resigned from his position as Speaker of the House. Boehner claims to have been planning his resignation since last year, but postponed it in fear of causing troubles for the Republican-dominated House of Representatives. His official announcement was made after a visit by Pope Francis to Capitol Hill. Many members of the House have stated that … Continue reading Boehner Steps Down
Seniors: Exercise Your Rights
By Kate Barton Now that the senior class is age 18 or close to it, it is now the time to register to vote! There are many important voting opportunities approaching such as the general election on November 3 and the legalization of cannabis, also on November 3’s ballot. All approaching voting opportunities can be found at: Click to access soselectioncalendar.pdf It is important that … Continue reading Seniors: Exercise Your Rights
Getting to Know Mrs. Scohy
By: Joseph Spirk Students returning from summer vacation may have seen a new face in the Guidance Department this year. Mrs. Scohy is the new guidance counselor who took over for retiree Mrs. Pernik. I recently sat down with Mrs. Scohy to ask her some questions. Where did you go to college and what career did you plan on going into afterwards? I went to college … Continue reading Getting to Know Mrs. Scohy
NFL Season Opener
By: Mitch Hughes Sports fans across the country rejoiced this week as the NFL began its 46th season. The much-anticipated weekend provided fans with nonstop action with sixteen games spanning four days. Though things were just getting started, every game had its fair share of some serious play-making. On Thursday, September 10, the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the New England Patriots for the first official game … Continue reading NFL Season Opener
