Opinion: To Pass or Not To Pass? Government shutdown imminent
by Dru Hunsaker To pass or not to pass? This is the question that looms over Congress as Democrats and Republicans arm themselves with red pens and partisan slogans, drawing battle lines for a fight that may have serious consequences for the American people. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, is quite possibly one of the least understood pieces of legislation … Continue reading Opinion: To Pass or Not To Pass? Government shutdown imminent
The People’s Homecoming
by Lauren Guerrero Every year for Homecoming, we put the responsibility of making it a beautiful night to remember in the hands of a precious few. These few students and teachers are great at what they do, but what does the average Bellbrook High School student have to say about what they want in a Homecoming? What do you as the people going to the … Continue reading The People’s Homecoming
California School District Monitors Student’s Social Media Sites
by Megan Haymond With the start of a new school year, California Glendale Unified School District has made many teens’ fears their reality. The school district hired a private company, Geo Listening, to scan their students social networking sites for key words. The goal of the program is to promote student safety by looking for posts related to self-harm, drug use, and cyber-bullying. Many may … Continue reading California School District Monitors Student’s Social Media Sites
iPhone Fingerprint Security Hacked
by Linden Peterson It has only been a few days since the launch of Apple’s new product, the iPhone 5s. This generation of the iPhone comes with a security feature, “Touch ID” fingerprint scanner. This is supposed to be more secure than the passcode security. However, the Chaos Computer Club, Europe’s largest association of hackers, has already hacked the fingerprint scanner. The hacker, by the nickname … Continue reading iPhone Fingerprint Security Hacked
Rediscovered Van Gogh Painting Authenticated
by Abbey Knupp For the first time in 85 years, the world laid eyes on a full, previously undiscovered painting by the acclaimed French Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh. The painting, Sunset at Montmajour, was revealed at the Vincent Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on Monday, September 9, 2013. The painting will join the Van Gogh at Work exhibition at the museum on September 24, where it will … Continue reading Rediscovered Van Gogh Painting Authenticated
Partnership For Success Gets Students Involved in the Community
by Shelby Powers Partnership for Success is one of Bellbrook High School’s most popular community service clubs. Advised by media specialist Mrs. Sumner, PFS sponsors various community projects throughout the year. The name Partnership for Success defines what the club actually does; they “partner” with local businesses, the Parks District, and the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Chamber of Commerce to achieve success within the community. There are around … Continue reading Partnership For Success Gets Students Involved in the Community
Super-Bacteria – A Threat to Us All
by Kate Barton The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now released a list organizing super-bacteria by threat level with the hopes to raise awareness and knowledge of this growing issue. A ‘superbug’ is a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs. People infected with these superbugs are becoming harder if not impossible to treat with current antibiotics. AP Bio … Continue reading Super-Bacteria – A Threat to Us All
Unprecedented Performing Arts Kick-Off
by Bridget Richard The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance began its 2013-2014 season this past weekend, on September 21 and 22, with an unprecedented “Season Opening Spectacular.” For the first time ever, the Dayton Ballet, the Dayton Opera, and The Dayton Philharmonic collaborated to present a unique show to the public. The season debut had nine separate artistic performances, beginning with the whimsical “Carnival Overture,” written … Continue reading Unprecedented Performing Arts Kick-Off
Movie Review: “Carrie” What should we expect?
by Tori Smith Many moviegoers are buzzing over the recent trailer release for the movie “Carrie.” The movie is scheduled to open in theatres on October 18. “Carrie” is based off of the New York Times bestselling author Stephen King’s first published novel “Carrie.” Published in 1974, the first printing had 30,000 copies, all of which had sold quickly. The role of Carrie White is … Continue reading Movie Review: “Carrie” What should we expect?
Netflix Movie Review: Rubber
by Emily Caruso Are you “tired” of the same old entertainment that Hollywood tries to force feed us? Well apparently, so was director Quentin Dupieux when he made a not-so-friendly tire named Robert star in his movie Rubber. Adding charisma and charm to the tire, Dupieux creates a twist, giving the tire telepathic powers that will blow viewers’ minds. Literally, the feisty tire rolls around the desert looking for people so that it can … Continue reading Netflix Movie Review: Rubber
