Bellbrook’s stadium slated for renovation
By: Evi Fromm This summer, from Memorial Day to July 4, the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools Stadium will be closed to the public for much-needed renovations. During this time, the field will get completely new turf and the track will be resurfaced. “Many parts of the track are lacking rubber and there are holes that mess up our spikes,” junior pole vaulter and cross country runner … Continue reading Bellbrook’s stadium slated for renovation
Students respond to the national TikTok ban legislation
by Paul Jefferson On March 13, the US House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States. The “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” had bipartisan support, passing 352 to 65. The bill technically isn’t an outright ban of the popular video-sharing app. The bill states, “The prohibition does not apply to a covered application that … Continue reading Students respond to the national TikTok ban legislation
Seniors, get ready for the last weeks of the school year
By Liv Whitlock With the Spring Break now in our rearview, the rest of the 2023-2024 school year is ready to fly by, especially for seniors. But that doesn’t mean that they can clock out quite yet. Here is what the next few weeks have in store. The Rest of April On April 15, get ready to suit up because the money to sign up … Continue reading Seniors, get ready for the last weeks of the school year
BHS students learn through dance
by Aly West Emma Jenkins is the quintessential face of dance. A junior at Bellbrook High School, she does jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, pointe, hiphop, and tap dance styles at Bellbrook Dance Academy. She also specifically competes in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dance. “I love dancing because it’s a mix of athleticism and art,” Jenkins said. “It gives me a great opportunity to express my … Continue reading BHS students learn through dance
Spring sports see changes at BHS
By: Evi Fromm Spring sports have begun to see shifts in the number of athletes who come out to play. While the track teams are seeing high numbers, other sports such as boys’ tennis, girls’ softball, and girls’ lacrosse are struggling to pull in enough athletes. Due to the change in the size of these teams, athletes have noticed that some of the team functions … Continue reading Spring sports see changes at BHS
Dayton takes the national stage hosting First Four
By: Cate Eberly Now that March Madness has started, it is hard to turn a corner without being reminded of the tournament. The first four games have been hosted at the University of Dayton Arena since 2011. These games aim to trim 68 teams down to 64, deciding who makes the final cut in the NCAA tournament. Many people in the Miami Valley community attended … Continue reading Dayton takes the national stage hosting First Four
The Dairy Shed is back!
by Reese McBride It’s back! The Bellbrook business Dairy Shed has officially opened its doors for the 2024 season and its sign on Bellbrook Plaza Road displays the menu. Many locals anticipate this day after the little shop closes in the fall and they flock to the place after it has opened its sliding windows each spring. Dairy Shed has been in Bellbrook since 1975 … Continue reading The Dairy Shed is back!
Find entertaining spring activities around Dayton
By: Jordan Frantz The first day of spring was March 19. With a new season in full swing comes many new and exciting activities to do. Warmer weather, more sunshine, and a cool breeze hold many opportunities and fun tasks for everyone to do. Outdoor activities If you are someone who enjoys the outdoors, the following can be fun ways to get you outside and … Continue reading Find entertaining spring activities around Dayton
And the Oscar for the Best Animated Feature goes to…
By: Paul Jefferson The Oscars will air on March 10, and a popular category every year is Best Animated Feature. These are the five nominees. The Boy and the Heron The Boy and the Heron is the latest movie from Hayao Miyazaki. He is one of the founders of Studio Ghibli and has made other Oscar-nominated movies such as Howl’s Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, … Continue reading And the Oscar for the Best Animated Feature goes to…
Russian opposition politician dies in custody
by Brendan Clementz Alexey Navalny, an important figurehead to the Russian government opposition, was serving a sentence in a government prison in the Arctic Circle when he died. Russian authorities say that it was “sudden death syndrome,” but his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, accuses the authorities of trying to hide his true cause of death. Russian authorities kept Navalny’s body in their custody for more than … Continue reading Russian opposition politician dies in custody
