Opinion: The Pursuit of Happiness

By Dru Hunsaker “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” ~The Declaration of Independence. These words were born of some of the greatest minds of the eighteenth century, signed and sealed by the blood of patriots. They … Continue reading Opinion: The Pursuit of Happiness

Bill Nye’s Modern Antics

By Bridget Richard Bill Nye:  A name that conjures memories of elementary celebration when your teacher would roll the school television into the classroom. And while Bill Nye the Science Guy is still a revered name in schools across the nation,  with 57 years of age under his belt, he has been active in the science and social community more than you would initially think. … Continue reading Bill Nye’s Modern Antics

WPAFB Trains at Calamityville

by Cayla Destefani The 445th Airlift Wing from Wright Patterson Air Force Base held its first ever mass casualty training program at Calamityville in Fairborn, Ohio on September 29, 2013. Calamityville is 52-acres of an old grain silo; the one-of-a-kind facility is owned by Wright State University’s National Center for Medical Readiness. For training purposes, various realistic scenarios were set up around the facility like … Continue reading WPAFB Trains at Calamityville

Album Review: Pure Heroine

by Emily Caruso New Zealand singer/song writer, Lorde, continues to climb to the top of the billboard with her first album Pure Heroine following her EP released in 2012, The Love Club. Her birth name being Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O’Connor, Lorde’s voice is powerful and moving for that of a sixteen year old in Pure Heroine and is being compared to Lana Del Ray. Listeners … Continue reading Album Review: Pure Heroine

Kendrick Johnson: Accident or Murder?

by Kate Barton On January 1, the body of Kendrick Johnson was found in the center of a rolled up mat in the gymnasium of Lowndes County High School in Georgia. Allegedly, he was reaching for his shoe that had fallen into the center of the mat and he fell in upside down and had become asphyxiated and died. His body was found the next day when Kendrick’s … Continue reading Kendrick Johnson: Accident or Murder?

The Race is half the battle

by Adele Hardwick Bellbrook Cross Country team had a meet on a Tuesday night so the coaches and the captains explained why staying hydrated is so important to having a successful race. Brad Miller, a Co- Captain explains, ”Staying hydrated is key because the water aids your muscles. When a runner is dehydrated they will get tired as well as have headaches so their running … Continue reading The Race is half the battle

Nina Ricci Fashion Show Interrupted by Feminist Protesters

by Bridget Richard Paris Fashion Week 2013: A great showcase of international fashion, running from September 24 to October 2 just came to a close this past week. The celebration and exhibition of high fashion featured famous names such as Dior, Comme des Garcons, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton, among many other designers. But one new name that was brought to the public’s attention during the … Continue reading Nina Ricci Fashion Show Interrupted by Feminist Protesters

Government Shutdown Means Runners Shutdown

by Casey Murphy The government shutdown is causing national parks to shut down and preventing runners from running and training for races. If this shutdown lasts any longer, races sponsored by federal funds  will be canceled. Runners are very upset with the shutdown, not only because of the closed national parks but because some also lost their jobs. With the parks being closed, the water … Continue reading Government Shutdown Means Runners Shutdown

Is Band a Sport?

by Casey Murphy Marching Band requires many hours of practice, preparation outside of school and should receive the same amount of respect as any other sport. Band is physically demanding and requires skill in playing the instrument. Emily Horne, a sophomore in the Bellbrook Marching Band, said, “You need the same amount of dedication and focus of any other sport, although there is not a game … Continue reading Is Band a Sport?