New Jersey Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Despite Opposition from Governor Chris Christie

by Shelby Powers Monday, October 21 at midnight, same-sex couples flocked to city halls across New Jersey after the State Supreme Court ruled that such unions are legal. The Garden State is the fourteenth state to legalize gay marriage, following in the footsteps of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Iowa, Minnesota, California, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The … Continue reading New Jersey Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Despite Opposition from Governor Chris Christie

Bellbrook Team dives into successful season

by Adele Hardwick Bellbrook Swim Team season is starting up this winter and the swimmers are encouraging avid swimmers to be a part of this team. The sign up meetings have begun recently. The swimmers have high hopes for this season, since their past seasons have been very productive. Senior Eileen Robertson, officially taking the role of Varsity Captain for Bellbrook Swim Team, has high … Continue reading Bellbrook Team dives into successful season

Adrian Peterson has dedication through tough times

by Adele Hardwick Adrian Peterson’s two year old son, Tyrese Robert Ruffin, passed away in the hospital on October 9 from an assault. Peterson found out what happened before a game, but he continued to play for the Vikings against the Carolina Panthers. Peterson had just discovered that he actually had a son two months before his death. The mother contacted him, asking for financial aid for … Continue reading Adrian Peterson has dedication through tough times

Opinion: Flaws In Health Website Sheds Light on Greater Issue

by Megan Haymond On Monday, October 21, President Obama publicly defended the Affordable Care Act despite technical issues. HealthCare.gov was malfunctioning making it impossible to sign up for care online. However, Obama highlighted toll-free numbers and other ways to sign up while the website is down. Republicans are pointing to a problem greater than the Affordable Care Acts website, stating Obama-care offers less options and … Continue reading Opinion: Flaws In Health Website Sheds Light on Greater Issue

Opinion: Government Open For Business

by Megan Haymond On October 17, 2013 the government reopened after a fifteen-day shutdown. President Obama addressed the people stating, “There are no winners here.” The president acknowledged the worsened economy and decreased credit the nation suffers due to the shutdown. Obama went on to say, “How we do business around here has to change.” Yet raising the debt ceiling and procrastinating to make actual … Continue reading Opinion: Government Open For Business

Bellbrook Lady Eagles Soccer Team Closes their Season with Senior Night

by Shelby Powers Thursday, October 10, the Bellbrook Girls’ Varsity Soccer squad took on Brookville in their last home SWBL game of the season and celebrated Senior Night. The stadium was embellished with picture collages of the seven senior girls, their names written in styrofoam cups on the fence, and their senior posters. Before the game, the seniors each walked across the field accompanied by … Continue reading Bellbrook Lady Eagles Soccer Team Closes their Season with Senior Night