Hundreds of Migrants Drown in the Mediterranean

By Kate Barton On April 15, a large vessel holding about 850 migrants capsized, leaving only 28 survivors. Previous to the catastrophe, an Italian coast guard was alerted of the boat and sent a Portuguese freighter, King Jacob, to help the ship. The captain of the migrant ship, Mohamed Ali Malek, upon seeing the King Jacob collided with it. In response to the collision, the … Continue reading Hundreds of Migrants Drown in the Mediterranean

8 ways to turn your bad day around

By Emily Bunsold 1) Make different playlists of your favorite songs: -I have playlists for all different types of categories like for running, getting ready in the morning, studying. I even have a playlist of all the songs I used to listen to in middle school. Making different playlists gives you a chance to stumble upon some great music and resurface some old music that … Continue reading 8 ways to turn your bad day around

Volunteer Oportunites for the End of the Year

By: Emily Bunsold As this school year comes to a close, there are still many opportunities to get those service hours up and get a head start on hours for next year. Many of the volunteers that did Homework Help and Bellbrook Buddies had to limit or stop going altogether because of spring sports or other obligations and both activities are in dire need of … Continue reading Volunteer Oportunites for the End of the Year

Riots Erupt in Baltimore After Funeral of Freddie Gray

By Maria Gerbic The National Guard was called in to parts of Baltimore to restore order Monday, April 27, when violent riots, accompanied by looting, fires, and physical violence, broke out and injured at least 15 police officers. The riots in response to the mysterious death of Freddie Gray at the hands of a police officer are the latest protests against excessive police force towards African Americans. Gray’s … Continue reading Riots Erupt in Baltimore After Funeral of Freddie Gray

Oklahoma Teen Convicted in Boredom Shooting

By Maria Gerbic Eighteen year old Chancey Allen Luna, one of three teens involved in the killing of 22-year- old Christopher Lane, was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday, April 18, in Stephens County, Oklahoma. He is eligible for a life sentence without parole, and the final sentencing will be in July. Christopher Lane, an Australian baseball player visiting his girlfriend in Duncan, Oklahoma, was fatally … Continue reading Oklahoma Teen Convicted in Boredom Shooting

Eagle View News Investigates: Reading Positions

by Bridget Richard The complexity of the written word is equal to the complexity of the positions that we read them in. We did an investigation of what some of these reading positions are and their usefulness for the modern reader. Sitting Positions: 1.)  The Standard: The classic form of reading that we have come to know and love. Sitting in a chair–or on some … Continue reading Eagle View News Investigates: Reading Positions

School Levy on the May 5th Ballot

By C.J. Destefani. Across Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Township there are “Vote for Schools” signs in preparation of the upcoming May 5 ballot for Bellbrook Schools’ replacement levy. The current levy expires December 5. The replacement levy calls for $7.92 a month per $100,000 appraised property value. This is an increase, but it is necessary to keep pace with inflation and compensate for the freeze of state funds to Bellbrook Schools, … Continue reading School Levy on the May 5th Ballot