Michael Dunn Convicted of First-Degree Murder
by Emily Engle On Wednesday, October 1, the second of Michael Dunn’s two trials concluded with a guilty verdict; Dunn was convicted of the first degree murder of 17-year-old Jordan Davis in what has come to be known as the “loud music” case. He is sentenced to life in prison. This case concerned a 2012 shooting at a Jacksonville, Florida, gas station that occurred after … Continue reading Michael Dunn Convicted of First-Degree Murder
Political Thriller Scandal Premieres at Prime-Time
by Jackie Thompson The American political thriller, Scandal, premiered at prime time on September 25 and racked up an all-time high of 12.16 million views. Scandal, its lead-in program, Grey’s Anatomy, and its lead-out program, How to Get Away with Murder, gave ABC its best Thursday night in five years despite competition from CBS’s Thursday Night Football. Scandal follows Olivia Pope, played by actress Kerry Washington, … Continue reading Political Thriller Scandal Premieres at Prime-Time
Did Someone Just Art? New Club at BHS
by Bridget Richard Bellbrook High School has been introducing new clubs and groups this year, from foreign language to League of Legends. And one highly anticipated new club is the Art Club, led by Mrs. Fogarty. The group started in September, but any more students interested in signing up can attend the next meeting. “The art club is a new after school opportunity at BHS … Continue reading Did Someone Just Art? New Club at BHS
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Have First Child
by Rachel Stewart The celebrity couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis recently welcomed a new baby girl, Wyatt, into the world Tuesday, September 30. This was confirmed by PEOPLE on Wednesday, and sources tell them that, “She’s here and healthy.” The couple has been quiet when discussing their personal relationship and engagement, and representatives for Kunis and Kutcher have not returned calls for comments as of … Continue reading Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Have First Child
The brain’s GPS system wins three scientists the Nobel Prize
by Kate Barton On October 6, three scientists, John O’Keefe, May-Britt Moser, and Edvard Moser, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work on the brain’s positioning system. This system allows people to create maps mentally that help with positioning and direction. In their research on rats, a specific nerve cell was always activated when the rat was in a certain place. Different … Continue reading The brain’s GPS system wins three scientists the Nobel Prize
Day-oos What? A Brief Explanation on the Deus Ex Machina
by Bridget Richard Deus ex machina. And no matter how many times my Microsoft word processor tries to tell me otherwise, those are real words. Meaning “god from the machine” in Latin, it is one of the most under-appreciated literary devices that I have encountered. According to tvtropes.org, it is defined as “… When some new event, character, ability, or object solves a seemingly unsolvable problem … Continue reading Day-oos What? A Brief Explanation on the Deus Ex Machina
Homecoming to be stationed in a galaxy far, far away…
by Anna Starkey Homecoming season has arrived at BHS and is predicted to be out of this world. The outer-space themed dance is set to be held on October 18 in the high school auxiliary gym. An overall theme is chosen each year by the Homecoming Planing Committee that is directed by Ms. Bills-Tenney. This year, the group has decided on “outer-space,” which has proven … Continue reading Homecoming to be stationed in a galaxy far, far away…
Airstrikes Target ISIS in Syria
by Kate Barton Starting September 23, the U.S and five Arab Nations have joined together with the common goal of dismantling ISIS in Syria via airstrikes. The airstrikes target ISIS bases and supply lines and are being carried our because of ISIS’s control of Syria and its apparent role as a terrorist regime. ISIS and its members are believed to be acting in the interests … Continue reading Airstrikes Target ISIS in Syria
Study Tips for After Midterms
by Emily Bunsold A wave of panic washed over Bellbrook High School the week that midterms were due. And trying to scrape up that last bit of hope to raise that 89.4% up to an A by the end of the week can be the ultimate struggle. I have rounded up a bunch of useful study tips that will leave you with extra time to … Continue reading Study Tips for After Midterms
A Legend Retires
by Dan Yokajty Derek Jeter, long time shortstop for the New York Yankees, is retiring from his extensive baseball career this year. Jeter has played 20 seasons in the MLB for the New York Yankees and is leaving behind a legacy and a very big void. Jeter said in a statement that “this is the right time.” He also said, “I want to have a … Continue reading A Legend Retires
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