BHS GovPo classes prepare students for after high school
By: Alexis LeMieux GovPo, or the Government and Politics, is one of the classes a student is required to take during their time at Bellbrook High School. The class helps the student after graduation because it prepares them for citizenship in the United States. Bellbrook offers two levels of the class. “AP Government and Politics is an advanced placement government course at Bellbrook High,” AP … Continue reading BHS GovPo classes prepare students for after high school
What you need to know before watching the Doctor Who 60th anniversary
By Adia Miller Sci-fi’s longest running TV show Doctor Who celebrated its 60th anniversary on the November 23. With fourteen doctors, 37 seasons, dozens of companions, and the infinite amount of stories capable of being told in a show where the characters can travel to any place and any time, it can be a daunting task starting a show this vast. With input from long-time … Continue reading What you need to know before watching the Doctor Who 60th anniversary
Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel Movies
By Brendan Clementz Ever since the climactic end to the Avengers saga of the Marvel movie series, the franchise has gone into a massive slump. The announcement of a returning actor may be its saving grace. Entertainment Tonight announced that Robert Downey Jr., the actor who portrayed Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man, has a renewed contract to act in more Marvel films. The catch? His … Continue reading Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel Movies
Bell Creek Intermediate students and staff give back to veterans
By: Jordan Frantz On the morning of November 9, Bell Creek Intermediate gave back to its veterans with a morning full of great food, decorations, and honoring those who deserve to be recognized. This memorable event treats veterans to a day dedicated to their service and sacrifices. Veterans Day is a national holiday that is celebrated on November 11 to honor and remember military veterans … Continue reading Bell Creek Intermediate students and staff give back to veterans
BHS theater’s dual casts take on the emotional Steel Magnolias
by Ten Bottemiller, Ben Pursel, and Kameron Heft November 15-18, Bellbrook High School’s theater students brought an entirely new performance style to the stage with their stage adaptation of the Herbert Ross 1983 hit film Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias is about a group of women and one of their daughters, the drama they discuss in a beauty parlor, and the heartbreak they experience due to … Continue reading BHS theater’s dual casts take on the emotional Steel Magnolias
Bellbrook High School teachers cosplay Thanksgiving dinner
By: Jordan Frantz Gobble Gobble! Those were the only sounds surrounding the halls Friday, November 17. One lucky teacher parades around school all day wearing the infamous teacher turkey costume. This year the nominees were Mr. Carreira, Mr. Lambright, Mr. Reinhart, and Ms.Tomlin. Mr. Lambright won the competition but Mr. Carreira was a good sport and wore the Pilgrim outfit. Students began donating money on Tuesday, … Continue reading Bellbrook High School teachers cosplay Thanksgiving dinner
School Board election winners discuss their new role
By: Bostyn Hillibush On November 7, new school board members were decided. The Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community went to various polling locations to vote on which two candidates should join the board. According to the Greene County Board of Elections, there was a close call on the two candidates who won. Of the 12,274 votes cast, the votes were evenly distributed between the four candidates. Anne Pryor … Continue reading School Board election winners discuss their new role
Bellbrook students uninterested in World Series
By Delaney Dine While the World Series just finished with a surprising winner, most Bellbrook students don’t seem interested in the 120-year-old postseason championship. The World Series is between the winning teams of the American League and the National League. The first team to win four out of seven games is the winner. The Rangers were named the champions this year, garnering some attention from … Continue reading Bellbrook students uninterested in World Series
State abortion amendments facing pushback nationwide
by Ben Pursel Following the November 7 election enshrining the statewide right to abortion with a 13.24% majority according to the Ohio Secretary of State, Republicans in the Ohio House of Representatives released a statement detailing their efforts to, despite the constitutional amendment, limit access to abortion. In the statement titled “DECEPTIVE OHIO ISSUE 1 MISLED THE PUBLIC BUT DOESN’T REPEAL OUR LAW” and subtitled … Continue reading State abortion amendments facing pushback nationwide
Girls’ Cross Country team season comes to a close
By Delaney Dine After a successful season winning SWBL, the girls’ cross country has a close-knit team and a great dynamic between teammates. “It’s one huge family that always supports and encourages each other,” sophomore Lena Underbakke said. “My favorite part of cross country is the girls on the team and seeing them everyday.” While their reasons for joining the team vary, they all found a … Continue reading Girls’ Cross Country team season comes to a close
