Cuts could reduce protection for national parks
By: Caroline Polen Did you know that the United States is home to over 60 national parks? National parks are special pieces of land that are protected by the government to preserve the land from human development. Going to a national park is a great way to learn more about where you live and to explore new places. “My family and I have visited seven … Continue reading Cuts could reduce protection for national parks
Doing your darndest to deal with deadlines
By Brendan Clementz It’s said that there are two certainties in life — death and taxes — and part of what makes them so certain are that they are deadlines, in one way or another. Deadlines exist in practically every area of work, and yet many people, myself included, struggle with keeping up with them despite experience with them. Here are some ways that you … Continue reading Doing your darndest to deal with deadlines
Student government seniors plan final events of the year
By: Alexis LeMieux As the 2025 school year is nearing its end, the seniors are getting closer to graduating. What better way to end the year than with some fun events? Student Government makes all of this possible, and consists of four senior members: President Emma Jenkins, Vice President Olivia Kalloor, and two senators, Jordan Frantz and Makayla Skinner. “The whole student government meets monthly … Continue reading Student government seniors plan final events of the year
Worth the wait? Playboi Carti’s new album five years in the making
by: Kacy Solomon Playboi Carti fans have been waiting patiently–well, maybe not so patiently–for five years since his last album “Whole Lotta Red” was dropped. On March 14, the artist dropped his new album entitled “I AM MUSIC.” A 30-track album takes Carti’s music and sound into even more chaotic experimentation. But the question is: was it worth the wait? According to The Culture Crip, … Continue reading Worth the wait? Playboi Carti’s new album five years in the making
BHS students are excited for the new seasons of Netflix shows
By: Kaylee Simmons This year will be exciting with new seasons of shows coming out on Netflix. Here are shows popular with students. “Ginny and Georgia” is about a teenager, Ginny, and her family wanting to put down roots in a great town in New England after years on the run. Seasons one and two are out now. Season three will premiere on Netflix on … Continue reading BHS students are excited for the new seasons of Netflix shows
How to have a night to remember at Prom
by Ashtyn Praeter Sparkly dresses, sharp tuxedos, music to dance to all night: prom is more than just a dance; it is a celebration of friends, memories, and the perfect way to wrap up the school year. The junior class officers plan the event. “You should go to Prom because the theme this year is really cute and fun,” junior class officer Gabe Woods said. … Continue reading How to have a night to remember at Prom
New interest sparks potential redevelopment plans for the Sugarcreek Elementary site
By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary building remains uncertain, new developments have emerged that could shape its next chapter. At the February 27 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education meeting, the Bellbrook Lions Club introduced a new proposal that brings fresh ideas and questions to the conversation about what should be done with the century-old building. The Lions Club, a longtime local … Continue reading New interest sparks potential redevelopment plans for the Sugarcreek Elementary site
Jada Weiss makes Bellbrook history
By: Evi Fromm Bellbrook High School senior Jada Weiss took home the gold at this year’s OHSAA Ohio Girls Wrestling Tournament. “I started wrestling in the 7th grade, mainly because of my brothers,” Weiss said. “They started wrestling very young, and I would attend all of their tournaments. Eventually, after watching for so long, I became interested and started wrestling.” During her high school career … Continue reading Jada Weiss makes Bellbrook history
The Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Dayton
By: Jordan Frantz Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a 32 member country alliance. It includes countries from all over the world including the United States. According to the article “North Atlantic Treaty Organization,” “NATO Allies are sovereign states that come together through NATO to discuss political and security issues and make collective decisions by consensus.” The NATO Parliamentary Assembly holds two meetings every year. … Continue reading The Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Dayton
504 Plans under attack by states
By Summer Bixler In September of 1973, President Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This act said that people with disabilities of any kind should not be subject to discrimination, and cannot be denied any benefits. This act, known popularly as Section 504, became extremely important in schools, offering kids with disabilities accommodations to help them get the education they need. In 2025, 17 … Continue reading 504 Plans under attack by states
