Bellbrook High School’s theater department performs Deadline

By Delaney Dine The 2025 fall play at Bellbrook High school finished a three-show run of Deadline November 20 – 22. “It’s a comedy murder mystery where eight writers are invited to a private island and asked to write a murder mystery, but it goes wrong,” senior Korianna Place said. Place was this year’s assistant stage manager and props manager. “Originally, [the fall play] was … Continue reading Bellbrook High School’s theater department performs Deadline

United States Mint to end production of the penny

By: A.J. Nichols The United States Mint ended production of the penny coin on November 15 after 232 years. The penny was first made in 1792 featuring a woman with flowing hair symbolizing Liberty. The penny evolved with different people or symbols until 1909 when Abraham Lincoln appeared and remained on the penny until 2025. Debbie Franz and Josh Craig teach finance and business classes … Continue reading United States Mint to end production of the penny

Bellbrook High School students raise money through Teacher Turkey

By: Sean Markland Bellbrook High School kicked off its annual tradition November 17 with the Turkey Teacher fundraiser. The event encourages students to donate money to the teacher they want to see dress up like a turkey. The teacher who collects the most donations by the end of the week wins the honor of wearing the full turkey costume for a day. The goal of … Continue reading Bellbrook High School students raise money through Teacher Turkey

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction celebrates connection

By: Nora Scarbro Getting nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction reflects years of work, “Unlike the grammys for example that highlight the present talent, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcases artists that have proven they have impacted the future of music,” senior Maggie Sahlbom said.  The induction ceremony itself features many different aspects like performances, speeches, and tributes to the … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction celebrates connection

Enjoy fall and holiday menus at coffee shops

By: Calle Caldwell As fall settles and the holidays near, the growing excitement around seasonal drinks from iconic coffee brands grows. For many coffee lovers, the release of the fall menus at Starbucks, Dunkin, and 7Brew marks the beginning of the holiday season. BHS teacher Paige Lewis shares that she looks forward to their release each year. “I have a group chat of all of … Continue reading Enjoy fall and holiday menus at coffee shops

Black Friday is a dying deal

By: Gabe Woods Stores and companies are gearing up across the country to prepare for their Black Friday events. These retailers get ready for their busiest day of the year, having some of the largest sales across many of their products.  Even though almost all major retailers continue to have deals on Black Friday, the anticipation and participation of this day has drastically changed in … Continue reading Black Friday is a dying deal

What to do for fall break

By Chi Steadman As fall break comes around for Bellbrook High School November 24 to November 28, people are already planning what to do. There are events being held in and near Bellbrook for people to enjoy. “The Friday before our Thanksgiving break, we always go out to eat at The Greene,” English teacher Paige Lewis said. Lewis goes every year on the Friday before … Continue reading What to do for fall break

A closer look at the latest Epstein files update

By Eilley Wannarka The House of Representatives and Senate passed the Epstein Transparency Act (427-1) Nov 18. This will allow the general public to access the Epstein files, including flight logs, witness statements, electronic and physical evidence, contact lists, and client lists. Adelita Grijalva, representative from Arizona who was sworn in the House one week ago, immediately became the final signatory on a measure aimed … Continue reading A closer look at the latest Epstein files update

Pop-culture takes center stage as new parade floats and balloons will debut at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Caroline Cope The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will air on November 27 at 8:30 a.m. EST and will feature many new floats and balloons. The festive parade will be live on NBC and Peacock and will last over three hours, with TODAY Show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, and former host Hoda Kotb giving commentary. Senior Lizzie Visger has seen the parade … Continue reading Pop-culture takes center stage as new parade floats and balloons will debut at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ohio State and Michigan gear up for the rivalry of the year

By: Dominic Hummel In Ann Arbor, Michigan, two rival teams will go head-to-head to determine which is the best on Saturday, November 29. Dubbed “The Game,” it is one of the most anticipated matchups in college football. Every year, fans of each team tune in to watch. Both teams have been successful throughout the year, Ohio State being 10-0 and Michigan being 8-2 as of … Continue reading Ohio State and Michigan gear up for the rivalry of the year