Dayton Welcomes the Dead
By Anna Starkey Downtown Dayton welcomed the dead for the third year in a row on Saturday, November 1, 2014. 450 people from across the area gathered at the Convention Center then proceeded to march through the Oregon District to Missing Peace Gallery in the Saint Ann’s Historical District where traditional foods and alters awaited. A wide array of smiling skeletons, vibrant colors, and lively … Continue reading Dayton Welcomes the Dead
Election Day Results
By: Cayla Destefani Election Day results are in! Governor- John Kasich (GOP party) won with 64% vote Attorney General- Mike DeWine (GOP party) won with 62% vote Secretary of State- Jon Husted (GOP party) won with 59% vote Auditor- Dave Yost (GOP party) won with 57% vote U.S. House of Representatives- District 1: Steve Chabot District 2: Brad Wenstrup District 3: Joyce Beatty District 4: Jim … Continue reading Election Day Results
Brittany Maynard, Advocate for Physician-Assisted Suicide, Dies
By Rachel Stewart Brittany Maynard, the 29 year-old and proponent of the “right-to-die” campaign, ended her own life on Saturday, November 1. Sunday evening, Sean Crowley, spokesperson for the non-profit organization Compassion & Choices, an end-of-life advocacy group that has been working with Maynard, made a statement saying, “She died as she was intended–peacefully in her bedroom, in the arms of her loved ones.” Maynard … Continue reading Brittany Maynard, Advocate for Physician-Assisted Suicide, Dies
JROTC Makes Goal of 11,000 Cans
By Emily Bunsold Every year, Bellbrook High School’s JROTC puts on their annual canned food drive during the fall. Juniors Alexandra Contestable and Emma Luginbuhl and freshmen Adam Westergaard and Carver Wentworth gave all the details about the canned food drive. What exactly is the project that the JROTC is doing? Alexandra: We collect canned goods around Bellbrook and donate them to food pantries in Bellbrook … Continue reading JROTC Makes Goal of 11,000 Cans
BELLBROOK SOCCER 1ST IN SWBL; BOYS’ TEAM IN REGIONAL FINALS
by Emily Engle Both Bellbrook soccer teams finished their 2014 seasons strong. The girls’ soccer team tied for 1st in the SWBL with Monroe, and moved on to regional matches before ending their season with a 0-1 loss to Tippecanoe in regional finals. Bellbrook’s boys’ soccer has advanced even further in competition. They won SWBL as well in a 6-0 win over Eaton, bringing their … Continue reading BELLBROOK SOCCER 1ST IN SWBL; BOYS’ TEAM IN REGIONAL FINALS
Bellbrook Volleyball Team Finishes Second in the SWBL
by Jackie Thompson Archbishop McNicholas scored a victory over Bellbrook Saturday, October 25, winning all three sets. The match marked the OHSAA’s Southwest District Volleyball finals and launched the Rockets, as well as Alter and Kenton Ridge, into the regional finals. Becca Rogers, junior and outside hitter for the Eagles, cites the team’s lack of momentum on Saturday as the source of their loss. “We … Continue reading Bellbrook Volleyball Team Finishes Second in the SWBL
Mockingjay, Part:1
by Casey Murphy The movie doesn’t open until November 21st, but Mockingjay is already shocking advance ticket sellers. Fandango and Movie Tickets report that advance tickets went on sale starting Wednesday, October 29 and already Mockingjay, Part 1 sold more first-day tickets than any other 2014 film. The second-to-last installment in the Hunger Games franchise accounted for 80% of Fandango’s daily ticket sales just on the first … Continue reading Mockingjay, Part:1
Flash Tattoos
By Katherine Barton Metallic temporary tattoos are becoming more common, even among BHS students. These tattoos are like temporary jewelry, mixing with physical bracelets to create an interesting texture. They’re also called “flash tattoos” and “jewelry tattoos” and have attracted many fashion leaders such as Vogue beauty director Sarah Brown and Beyoncé. The only issue with these new fashion statements is their price. Flash tattoos … Continue reading Flash Tattoos
Madame’s Been Murdered!
by Caroline Wong This coming November, Bellbrook High School plans to put on their annual fall play with a plot filled with mystery, murder, and adventure. The cast, stage crew, and director Ms. Brown have been diligently working on this play since the end of September and anticipate to begin school performances the week before Thanksgiving break. Senior, Alexia Vlahos, avoiding giving away spoilers, explains the play … Continue reading Madame’s Been Murdered!
Washington School Shooting, 3 Now Dead
By Bridget Richard Tragic news struck the nation Friday, October 24, when another school shooting occurred at Marysville Pilchuck High School in the state of Washington. A high school freshman opened fire in the school cafeteria at around 10:30 a.m. and had apparently asked five students to sit together at lunch. Witnesses claim that the five in question were indeed sitting at the same table … Continue reading Washington School Shooting, 3 Now Dead
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