JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum have declared for the 2024 Draft

By Reese McBride JJ McCarthy (left) and Blake Corum (right) during a September press conference.  As the Michigan Wolverines have more success during their season, more questions have arisen about their starting players, their choice to enter the upcoming NFL Draft and what the draft will look like for those players. Michigan QB1, JJ McCarthy, has been on the rise to fame ever since his … Continue reading JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum have declared for the 2024 Draft

Bellbrook’s Winter Formal guarantees fun, prizes, and charity support

by Ten Bottemiller Love is in the air at Bellbrook’s 2024 Winter Formal, which will be held on Saturday, February 3 from 7-10pm. With a fitting Valentine’s Day theme, the Winter Formal promises an evening full of fun, music, and high school memories. Tickets sales opened on Monday at $15 a ticket and must be purchased online or in the athletic office during school hours. … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Winter Formal guarantees fun, prizes, and charity support

Bellbrook High School’s Swim and Dive team celebrates 19 seniors

By: Jordan Frantz On January 27, the Bellbrook Swim and Dive team celebrated their seniors at the DRAC with tons of activities, traditions, and congratulating of the seniors. The teams both earned second place at the meet, both falling short to Oakwood.  Swim and Dive began their senior night with a jump into the pool with Hawaiian shirts on. They got to walk down the pool … Continue reading Bellbrook High School’s Swim and Dive team celebrates 19 seniors

“The Marvels” shows the current state of the MCU

By: Paul Jefferson At the end of 2023, Disney released “The Marvels” in theaters,  the latest in an ever growing line of Marvel movies to underperform at the box office. Ever since the release of “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has struggled to find an audience. Sophomore Tannor Simpson has his thoughts as to why. “The franchise has burned too many … Continue reading “The Marvels” shows the current state of the MCU

Student’s guide to the Iowa caucus and Republican primaries

By: Cate Eberly The Iowa Caucus was the first of the presidential candidate nominations for the Republican party and took place on Monday, January 15 this year. Unlike how other states nominate their presidential candidates by a simple vote, the Iowa caucus has representatives speak on behalf of the candidate—usually describing plans for office and core beliefs. Following this, ballots are passed out to caucusgoers … Continue reading Student’s guide to the Iowa caucus and Republican primaries

Mrs. Sumner prepares for retirement

by Evi Fromm At the end of January, Bellbrook High School librarian Nancy Sumner will be stepping down from her role and entering a new chapter in her life: retirement. Sumner began her journey at BHS in January of 1999 when she was hired by then-principal, Chuck Birkholtz. Since then, she has worked alongside many BHS staff members who have come and gone, including three … Continue reading Mrs. Sumner prepares for retirement

Cast of Barbie was best dressed at 2024 Golden Globes

By: Aly West The 81st Golden Globes took place on January 7 for film and American television productions. Many celebrities and actors had a chance to partner with luxury brands to express their own creativity, but the Barbie cast outshone them all. Margot Robbie Barbie herself, Margot Robbie, was dressed in Giorgio Armani and of course, she had to wear pink. In a sequin floor-length … Continue reading Cast of Barbie was best dressed at 2024 Golden Globes

New Year’s Resolutions are officially “over” in 2024

By Liv Whitlock In the spirit of the new year: out with the old, in with the new. And by that I mean, we’re done with New Year’s resolutions in 2024.  Billions of people use the new year as a way to better themselves. Most decide to take on bigger projects or totally life-altering changes in habits. “I’m all for self-improvement,” Bellbrook senior Sofie Goodrich … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions are officially “over” in 2024

We rate the 5 best (and worst) dressed celebs at the 2024 Emmys

by Ben Pursel The Emmy Award Ceremony debuted in 1949 as a celebration of outstanding performers and contributors to American television. Since the 50s, the Emmys have come to popularize the red carpet–a velvety platform where celebrities show off their best looks. From fabulous to frightful, the 75th Emmy Awards saw some very unique outfits, courtesy of some of the most prestigious fashion designers from … Continue reading We rate the 5 best (and worst) dressed celebs at the 2024 Emmys

Taylor Scohy and Alayna Meyer plan to continue their athletic success in college after breaking school records

By: Jordan Frantz On December 7, the Bellbrook Women’s basketball team traveled to Monroe for an away game. This game turned out to be senior Alayna Meyer’s recording-breaking achievement. Meyer surpassed the previous three point record holder Bailey Zerby, who Meyer got the chance to play with her freshman season. Zerby had 145 career three pointers, and Meyer had 147 after the Monroe game.  “It … Continue reading Taylor Scohy and Alayna Meyer plan to continue their athletic success in college after breaking school records