What’s going on with the phone policy at Bellbrook?

By: Caroline Polen Did you know that about 97% of students, ages 11-17, use their phones during the school day?  The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District Board of Education had a meeting on Thursday, April 10 where they had a second read of Board Policy 5136 titled, “Personal Communication Devices” or PCDs.  Audra Dorn, Board vice-president, mentioned that they had discussed this policy quite a bit … Continue reading What’s going on with the phone policy at Bellbrook?

Senior Andrew Bruckart credits faith to athletic and academic success

By: Evi Fromm “Hard work and faith” are the two things that led senior Andrew Bruckart to be the person he is today, the top athlete on the cross country and track teams and at the top of his class. Bruckart will graduate as a valedictorian in May. After graduation, he will continue his athletic and academic career at Cedarville University.  Becoming a College Athlete … Continue reading Senior Andrew Bruckart credits faith to athletic and academic success

Bellbrook Supportive Peers hosts Spring Fling for local families

By Claire Cutting Bellbrook High School was filled with laughter, music, and community spirit as the Supportive Peers program hosted its annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 12. The event ran from 10 a.m. to noon and was free and open to the public. Organized entirely by student volunteers, the two-hour event featured a variety of different activities for children of all ages. From face … Continue reading Bellbrook Supportive Peers hosts Spring Fling for local families

Over a million march: Unpacking the ‘Hands Off’ protests

By: Jordan Frantz A nationwide protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk took place on April 5. The protest was organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to a “hostile takeover” on American rights and freedoms.  Since Trump took office in January, there have been a variety of protests regarding his administration’s plans and policies against the mass firing of federal workers, immigration raids, … Continue reading Over a million march: Unpacking the ‘Hands Off’ protests

BHS students share March Madness methods

By: Katelyn Griffin The Super Bowl of basketball, March Madness is where people go up against their families, friends, or even coworkers to win the bracket pool. Run by the NCAA, college basketball teams compete to win “the bracket,” and many people around the country fill out their predictions on how they think it’s going to go and which team is going to win it … Continue reading BHS students share March Madness methods

Prom prep tips for a stress-free night

By: Summer Bixler For most high school students, prom is a night filled with both fun and memories. It’s one of the most classic high school traditions that people look forward to throughout the whole school year. From picking out your look, to finding a place to eat and take pictures with your friends or date, there’s a lot of preparation involved with the event. … Continue reading Prom prep tips for a stress-free night

President Trump signed an executive order to disband the Department of Education

By: Jordan Frantz Trump’s Plan President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20 that eliminated the Department of Education. Republicans have been set on this decision for decades and we’re finally witnessing its coming to pass.  The Trump Administration took steps prior to the closure including firing workers. The staff has been cut in half and much of the work the department does … Continue reading President Trump signed an executive order to disband the Department of Education

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