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
Supreme Court rules Trump stays on ballot
By Brendan Clementz Monday saw an important ruling for the case against Donald Trump, the former president, that has been ongoing for the past few months. The Supreme Court ruled that Trump was allowed to stay on the ballot for the 2024 election despite his conduct on January 6, 2021. The ruling by the Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling by the Colorado state court … Continue reading Supreme Court rules Trump stays on ballot
Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
By: Cate Eberly In 1971, the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. In recent years many have campaigned for the voting age to become even lower. Gen Z is an activist generation, expressing voter turnout at higher rates than Millennials did when they were the same age. Many Gen Z teens feel as though they are ready to vote by the … Continue reading Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
What are you afraid of?
By Liv Whitlock Fear, as per Merriam-Webster, is defined as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” It is human nature to be fearful. It stems from evolutionary self-preservation techniques and everyone is afraid of something. Whether it’s a fear of failure, embarrassment, or even loss, this primal instinct can spur us into action. “For me, I have a fear … Continue reading What are you afraid of?
Spring break causing controversy in Southern Florida
by Ben Pursel In a video posted by the City of Miami Beach, Florida on March 2, the popular destination for spring break vacationers across the country declared it was “breaking up with spring break” amid heightened crime coinciding with the surge of travelers. According to the Monthly Crimes Data Report provided by the City of Miami Beach, all criminal activity, but most of all … Continue reading Spring break causing controversy in Southern Florida
