Opinion- Short Stories need a 2015 Comeback
by Bridget Richard Media, as a whole, is condensing. Vine, the newest large social media platform, plays looping videos that only last six and a half seconds. Most of the syntax and niche humor on the site is based on the facts that jokes on Vine do not require a set-up, as seen in sketch comedy, simply because the platform does not allot for it. … Continue reading Opinion- Short Stories need a 2015 Comeback
Superbug Outbreak
By: Allison Petkoff On Wednesday, March 4, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles released that four patients had been infected with an antibiotic-resistant superbug and one had died. The medical center claims that the individual died due to a pre-existing condition and not the microbe. However, two weeks ago, a UCLA hospital encountered seven patients with this bug and two of them died. The disease … Continue reading Superbug Outbreak
Lebron James Hit Below The Belt
By: Harmony Takhar Sunday, March 1 was a NBA game of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. The game’s outcome was 105-103 OT in the favor of the Rockets. There was a flagrant foul between James Harden and Lebron James, because Harden hit James below the belt. The foul occurred with 2:08 left of the game. James claims that if he had not been injured … Continue reading Lebron James Hit Below The Belt
All-Star Weekend
By: Harmony Takhar All-Star Weekend for the NBA took place on Valentine’s Day weekend. This weekend was full of events from the three point contest to the actual All-Star game. The games started on Friday, February 13. The match of the Rising Stars game of Team World vs. Team USA was in favor of Team World, 121-112. The first game was the All-Star Slam Dunk … Continue reading All-Star Weekend
Ebola survivor sues hospital
By: Allison Petkoff Nina Pham, one of the few diagnosed with Ebola in the US back in October 2014, made a statement on Monday, March 2 that she would sue the Texas hospital that she worked in and was treated at. Pham’s lawyers said that they were accusing Texas Health Presbyterian of lying, using Pham, and not following protocol. The major accusation that Pham and her … Continue reading Ebola survivor sues hospital
Oh the things to do with Peeps!
By Cayla Destefani Spring is well on its way, and we all know that with Spring comes the traditional Easter treats! People who celebrate the holiday will be receiving baskets full of Cadbury eggs, chocolate bunnies, egg-shaped Reese’s peanut butter cups, and the most exciting of all, Peeps. These little marshmallow wonders are not only adorable but also completely delicious, and come with many uses. Whether … Continue reading Oh the things to do with Peeps!
Bellbrook remembers BHS grad John Snyder
by Rachel Heinz John A. Snyder, 21, died Sunday, March 1 at the University Hospital in Columbus. Snyder was a 2012 graduate of Bellbrook High School. He was attending Columbus State Community College but had planned on transferring to Ohio State University in the fall. Although he had not decided on a major, his father told the Columbus Dispatch that he “had a keen interest … Continue reading Bellbrook remembers BHS grad John Snyder
Delta Airplane Skids off New York Runway
By Megan Bias A Delta Airlines’ passenger jet skidded off a runway at LaGuardia Airport and crashed into a fence as it tried to land on a snowy runway on Thursday, March 5. According to NBC New York, the plane was carrying 127 passengers and sparked a minor fuel leak in one of its wings, causing evacuations and injuring multiple people. Among the passengers was … Continue reading Delta Airplane Skids off New York Runway
On Board with Fresh Off the Boat
By Henry Wong It seems ABC has become the home of shows following the lives of unconventional families with shows like “The Middle” and the award-winning “Modern Family” that have been receiving praise since their debuts in 2009. But in February of this year, a new show was added to this category. “Fresh Off the Boat” is based on the book Fresh Off the Boat: … Continue reading On Board with Fresh Off the Boat
BHS student plays Carnegie Hall
By: C.J. Destefani Her name is Melissa O’Hara. She is a senior at Bellbrook. On February 19-23, Ms. O’Hara, along with over 100 other skilled high school musicians from 49 states and 5 countries, played in the honor band at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. Sharon Lavery conducted the honor band. Melissa says that it is an honor to have been a part of … Continue reading BHS student plays Carnegie Hall
