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

Students Across the Country Protest PARCC Tests

by Megan Bias On Monday, March 2, a few hundred students in Albuquerque, New Mexico, left class to protest testing that the state required which aligned with Common Core standards of math and language skills. Students took to the sidewalks and chanted as supporters honked their horns. The test, called the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, is used to evaluate … Continue reading Students Across the Country Protest PARCC Tests

Why Synchronized Skating Should Be An Olympic Sport

By Bridget Richard As an athlete, there is no comparable feeling to viewing the Olympics every two years. There is an always overwhelming sense of camaraderie, sportsmanship, national and international pride, and bewilderment from the capabilities of the human body. People young and old are humbled and inspired by stories of tragedy and triumph that take place through acts of physical exertion. So imagine my … Continue reading Why Synchronized Skating Should Be An Olympic Sport