The Great Presidential Spoon Theft of 2014
by Shelby Powers The latest presidential scandal occurred right here in Ohio late on the night of May 6, when burglars broke into the suburban Cleveland tomb of President James Garfield and stole spoons. Not just any spoons: these utensils were commemorative of the election of our nation’s 20th president, emblazoned with his face on the handle and an image of his Ohio home on … Continue reading The Great Presidential Spoon Theft of 2014
T.V. Renewals and Cancellations
By Abbey Knupp It’s that time of year again. The stakes are heightened in season finales, characters are put in turmoil, cliffhangers seem unbearable, and the summer hiatus starts. Just as shows are pulling out all of the stops to create unforgettable season finales with the intention to crank the ratings through the roof, the networks sit down to discuss which shows will live to … Continue reading T.V. Renewals and Cancellations
Book Review: Hyperbole and a Half
By Abbey Knupp Without hyperbolizing, Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, and Other Things that Happened easily ranks as one of the funniest books I have ever read. Using intentionally crude illustrations drawn in Paintbrush, Allie Brosh colorfully depicts humorous escapades she experienced while growing up. The tales range from topics such as ravenous geese to eating an entire birthday cake and … Continue reading Book Review: Hyperbole and a Half
Nintendo Announces New Pokemon Games
By Abbey Knupp On May 7, 2014, Nintendo announced two new Pokemon games, Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Omega Sapphire, slated to be released in November. The games will be exclusive for the Nintendo 3DS and are rumored to be remakes of the third generation of Pokemon games, Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire, which were released in 2003 for the GameBoy Advance and share the … Continue reading Nintendo Announces New Pokemon Games
It is AP test time!
by Shelby Powers and Megan Haymond For two weeks every May, nervous students gather in their high school gymnasiums, armed with #2 pencils, black pens, calculators, and a year full of hard work and preparation. Ladies and gentleman, it is AP test time! Founded after a Ford Foundation study in 1955, the New York-based College Board organization has developed curriculum guidelines and administered tests in … Continue reading It is AP test time!
Texas Judge Gives Admitted Rapist a Light Sentence; Calls Victim “Promiscuous”
by Emily Engle Texas State District Judge Jeanine Howard has generated public backlash with a recent decision: she sentenced a self-confessed rapist to only a 45 day prison term with a five-year probation. Twenty-year-old Sir Young, 18 at the time of his crime, pled guilty to charges that he raped a then-14-year-old girl at Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas, Texas. Though Young faced … Continue reading Texas Judge Gives Admitted Rapist a Light Sentence; Calls Victim “Promiscuous”
Turnt the Turtle: a Memoir
by Emily Caruso People say that coming across a true friend is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So when I was confronted with that prime opportunity, I stuck my hand through the metaphorical window right into a creek where I picked up my once-in-a-lifetime best friend. His name: Turnt the Turtle. With his scraggily neck stretched out towards the sky and his moist shell dripping onto my … Continue reading Turnt the Turtle: a Memoir
Boko Haram: Islamic Militant Group Kidnaps 276 Nigerian Girls
By Maria Gerbic Extremist Islamic group Boko Haram has increased its aggression towards the Nigerian government with its recent acts of terror. On April 14, the group executed a mass abduction of 276 schoolgirls while they were sleeping. Nigeria is teaming up with other countries as they race against the clock to find the girls. Countries across the world are receiving intelligence about what has … Continue reading Boko Haram: Islamic Militant Group Kidnaps 276 Nigerian Girls
Bellbrook’s Choirs make Audience “Happy”
by Mitch Powers Thursday, May 8 marked the last choir concert at Bellbrook High School for the 2013-2014 school year. The choirs that performed were the sixth grade choir, the seventh and eighth grade combined choir, and the high school concert and mentor choirs. The sixth graders performed first, singing three songs. The excitement on their faces were evident after receiving two standing ovations, a … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Choirs make Audience “Happy”
Mitch Powers has First World Problems
by Mitch Powers I was recently required in my contemporary lit class to read a book called They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky, a book about the Lost Boys of Sudan, refugees of genocide who at ages as young as five were forced from their homes to fend for themselves without their parents. It is written by three boys who survived the conflict: Benson Deng, … Continue reading Mitch Powers has First World Problems
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