Kendrick Lamar makes history with his moving Super Bowl halftime performance

By: Katelyn Griffin The 2025 Super Bowl was a big controversy this year, especially the halftime performance with Kendrick Lamar. The fight between the Eagles and Chiefs came back from the 2023 Super Bowl where the Chiefs ended up winning, but the Eagles brought the fight and won the 2025 Super Bowl. However, the halftime show was an even bigger topic with Kendrick Lamar performing, … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar makes history with his moving Super Bowl halftime performance

Bellbrook Writing Club competes in regional writing tournament

By Brendan Clementz On the first weekend of February, members of the Bellbrook High School’s Writing Club competed in the JustWrite Ohio regional writing tournament, hosted at Xenia High School. Of the four who participated, two qualified for the state level of the competition. So what is the Writing Club here at Bellbrook like? And how does it improve students’ writing skills? “It’s a very fun … Continue reading Bellbrook Writing Club competes in regional writing tournament

How to beat senioritis

By Ashtyn Praeter. Senioritis is the common phenomenon among high school seniors as they near the end of their high school academic career. It is a decline in motivation and effort which typically leads to procrastination and a drop in performance and attendance. However, beating senioritis is crucial. Finishing strong and setting a positive tone is very important for the young students in our school. … Continue reading How to beat senioritis

Freshman swimmer Michelle Dean is in a league of her own

By: Jordan Frantz Freshman swimmer Michelle Dean is not someone who takes competition lightly. Whether Dean is slamming school records or earning a trip to the Swim and Dive State Championship, she is always finding a way to succeed. Dean is setting the bar high early for the future of Bellbrook Swim.  Dean is currently the record holder of four school records. She owns the … Continue reading Freshman swimmer Michelle Dean is in a league of her own

Game Day cheerleaders wrap up their 2025 season

By: Alexis LeMieux At any boys and girls basketball games, you’ll see cheerleaders supporting the court athletes with chants and stunts. The sideline cheerleaders are part of a team known as Game Day cheer. There are a lot of different parts to Game Day cheer. “Game Day is true cheer, designed to get crowd involvement, and uses a lot of different props for that to … Continue reading Game Day cheerleaders wrap up their 2025 season

Review the future possibilities of a historical relic within the community

By: Claire Cutting For months, Sugarcreek Elementary’s future has remained uncertain. The 100-year-old building holds deep sentimental value for many in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community, but its maintenance costs, which exceed $40,000 per year, continue to weigh on the school district. With the building no longer in use for students, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education is now tasked with making a difficult decision about what to … Continue reading Review the future possibilities of a historical relic within the community

BHS students share opinions on upcoming 2025 movies

by Caroline Polen 2025 is going to be a busy year with new movies coming out. From sequels to live actions there will be something for everyone.  Lilo and Stitch is a movie about a fugitive alien who helps a lonely Hawaiian girl mend her broken family. The live-action remake will be in theaters May 23, 2025. “My whole family loves those movies, and I … Continue reading BHS students share opinions on upcoming 2025 movies

Bellbrook seniors share advice for a successful high school experience 

By Ashtyn Praeter Seniors Connor Lindley, Gavin Thobe, Bella Beeghly and Taylor Turner shared their thoughts on reaching their senior year. From navigating the hallways, to being the first to lunch, getting the best table, and surviving the dreaded finals week, the seniors have seen it all a few times. Hopefully the advice collected from these seniors can make the journey smoother and know that … Continue reading Bellbrook seniors share advice for a successful high school experience 

Franklin High School dedicates its new gymnasium to alumni and NBA player Luke Kennard

By: Evi Fromm Luke Kennard graduated from Franklin High School in 2015. During his high school years, he was forced to be reckoned with on the football field and basketball court, giving Bellbrook coaches a run for their money.  “He was the most talented player that we played against in my coaching experience of over 20 years,” former varsity basketball coach Perry Caldwell said. “We … Continue reading Franklin High School dedicates its new gymnasium to alumni and NBA player Luke Kennard