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
Album Review: Lana Del Rey’s Ultraviolence
by Adele Hardwick Lana Del Rey’s newest album, Ultraviolence, was released at her performance at Coachella. Ultraviolence went public on April 14, 2014. The cover song is called “West Coast” and was written with Rick Nowels. The production was covered by Dan Auerbach who is the lead singer of the Black Keys. Del Rey will finally be coming to the United States this June to tour her previous … Continue reading Album Review: Lana Del Rey’s Ultraviolence
Prom: A “Sweet” Escape
by Emily Bunsold Last Saturday, Bellbrook hosted its annual Senior/Junior Prom. The theme for this year’s prom was “A Sweet Escape.” The venue was gorgeously decorated, thanks to the creative stylings of Ms. Ames and the juniors on prom committee, with bright pinks, greens, blues, and purples. DJ Miracle provided the music and there was even a dessert bar for students to chow down on when they weren’t dancing the … Continue reading Prom: A “Sweet” Escape
Bellbrook Men’s Tennis Competes at Doubles Tournament
by Meghna Kumar Bellbrook’s Mens Tennis Team recently competed in the Chaminade-Julienne Doubles Tournament on Saturday, May 4. Bellbrook finished the tournament tied in total match points with Milton Union, currently ranked ninth in the state of Ohio for Men’s Tennis, but after playing a series of three head-to-head matches Bellbrook claimed the CJ Doubles Tournament Title for the second year in a row. Bellbrook’s second doubles team … Continue reading Bellbrook Men’s Tennis Competes at Doubles Tournament
Monica Lewinksy Speaks Out
by Megan Haymond Monica Lewinsky’s infamous affair with Bill Clinton, the forty-second president of the United States, returns to the public world with a story to share. The affair between the president and his intern is what lead to his impeachment after he lied about his relationship with Lewinsky. He said it was not a sexual relationship when it was. Sixteen years after the scandal … Continue reading Monica Lewinksy Speaks Out
James Franco’s “Transformation Tuesday”
by Emily Caruso James Franco is at it again; however, this time he’s not dazzling moviegoers with his talent, but rather startling the social media world with racy selfies. On May 1, the star posted a revealing selfie on Instagram featuring a sweaty Franco wearing only boxer briefs with one hand wrist-deep in his undergarment and the other ready to snap the picture. While the picture … Continue reading James Franco’s “Transformation Tuesday”
An Evaluation of the Causes and Effects of Teen Stress
by Megan Haymond With the average high school student in Ohio spending at least 1001 hours in school per year (Vindy.com), it’s no mystery that school is often at the center of students’ stress. Changes in education has made school increasingly more result focused, shaping curriculums around Common Core tests, the OGT, AP examinations, and college entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. On … Continue reading An Evaluation of the Causes and Effects of Teen Stress
Horrific Circus Accident Injures 9
by Maria Gerbic The lights dim and enchanting music begins to play when a curtain unfolds, revealing a fearless group of circus acrobats dangling in the air, suspended only by their hair. An announcer begins his narration, but is interrupted by screams of terror from the audience when the apparatus plunges to the ground along with the performers. Parents cover their children’s eyes when they … Continue reading Horrific Circus Accident Injures 9
Hoopla: A FREE Digital Library!
by Adele Hardwick Hoopla is offered through an online website to library card holders. This website allows users to listen to e-books and music and watch movies and television shows without a charge. This website saves users time since the user will not have to go check out the media at the local library. Hoopla only requests a user’s library card number so the website … Continue reading Hoopla: A FREE Digital Library!
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