Bellbrook sends off one basketball senior, Kellen Solomon
by Reese McBride “Encouraging.” “Down for whatever.” “A dawg in the paint.” These are all ways that fellow teammates describe Bellbrook Men’s Basketball lone senior, Kellen Solomon. Solomon has been playing with the Bellbrook Eagles for six years and has been playing varsity basketball for three of those years. This season, Solomon averaged 14.5 points a game with a total of 46 assists. He is … Continue reading Bellbrook sends off one basketball senior, Kellen Solomon
Bellbrook Swim & Dive goes to State
By: Evi Fromm Mia Nazarenus placed 6th and Connor Spriggs placed 12th at the state diving competition. Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools sent eight athletes to the state tournament in Canton this year. “Bellbrook has always had a good presence at the state meet,” swim coach Rob Johnson said. On Monday, February 19, junior Connor Spriggs participated in the Boys Division II diving meet. Spriggs began diving … Continue reading Bellbrook Swim & Dive goes to State
How does National Honor Society selection work?
by Ten Bottemiller Bellbrook High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) recently sent officers to classrooms to induct this year’s new members. “We tapped new members on February 5,” NHS advisor and math teacher Tess Rivero said. “That’s basically where NHS officers give them this little pin that tells them they’ve been selected. That’s how they find out.” The National Honor Society strives to bring aid … Continue reading How does National Honor Society selection work?
What students should familiarize themselves with before the ACT
By: Jordan Frantz Juniors at Bellbrook High School will be taking the ACT on Tuesday, February 27. The ACT is a four section multiple choice test that scores out of 36 points. Several colleges use the score to determine both admission and scholarships. The test has 215 multiple choice questions that take a total of 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete. You are given a … Continue reading What students should familiarize themselves with before the ACT
Did Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance meet people’s expectations?
by Aly West From Usher’s shirt off, roller skates, crazy choreography, to many featured guests, Usher had it all at the 58th Super Bowl’s halftime show. Usher sang a variety of hits at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, including “Love in this Club,” “Confessions Part II,” “OMG,” and “Yeah.” “It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my … Continue reading Did Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance meet people’s expectations?
Update on the East Palestine derailment impact one year later
By: Cate Eberly On Friday, February 3, 2023, 53 cars of a Northfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment occurred just under five miles from the Pennsylvania border. The tanker cars held a variety of chemicals, and most caught on fire. Directly following the disaster, many residents were immediately forced to evacuate due to the risk of toxic exposure. Though East Palestine … Continue reading Update on the East Palestine derailment impact one year later
Bellbrook Schools cancel for solar eclipse
By: Evi Fromm The last time a total solar eclipse occurred in Ohio was over 200 years ago in 1806. Because of the totality, many schools and businesses are having to consider what this event will stir up on April 8. It is expected that on that day, the population of Greene County will almost double due to so many people coming to the area … Continue reading Bellbrook Schools cancel for solar eclipse
Daylight Savings: Navigating a divisive American issue
by Ben Pursel Quickly approaching is every American’s least favorite time of year—the “spring forward” portion of daylight savings. On March 10 at 2:00 am, we’ll have to say goodbye to the extra hour we’ve come to love so much. First proposed by founding father and prolific scientist Benjamin Franklin as a novel method of cutting back candle consumption, daylight savings would not reach the … Continue reading Daylight Savings: Navigating a divisive American issue
Alabama execution by nitrogen on trial
By Brendan Clementz Although the death penalty is legal in 21 states, only 7 used it throughout 2023. In Alabama, a new method was recently used to execute a convicted murderer — death by noxious gas. Critics of the death penalty are arguing that the scene it caused was “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is unconstitutional. In 1988, Kenneth Eugene Smith murdered a woman named … Continue reading Alabama execution by nitrogen on trial
Kim Jong Un disavows peaceful reunification
By Brendan Clementz North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says that he wishes to tear down a monument dedicated to the two clashing countries of Korea and their eventual reunion. In a recent public assembly in Pyongyang, Kim stated that the North was discontinuing a policy made to try to reunify with South Korea, and also said that the North would be sending out more … Continue reading Kim Jong Un disavows peaceful reunification
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