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
Women Dominated the 2024 Grammy Awards
By: Aly West The Grammys recognize spectacular work in the music industry, and in 2018 only men were winners. But this year, powerful women took center stage: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, SZA, and Lainey Wilson were a few that impacted this year’s Grammys. Taylor Swift won “Album Of The Year” for Midnights. She also won “Best Pop Vocal Album” where she announced her … Continue reading Women Dominated the 2024 Grammy Awards
Bellbrook drone teams make history in the gym
By Reese McBride For the first time ever, a drone competition happened in our main gym during lunch on February 26. Parents, teachers, and students alike sat on the bleachers, listened to Mr. Sampson’s commentary and watched as our three drone teams, The Hog Flyers, Full Throttle, and Speed Demonz, faced off against the Quad Rockets and Thunderbirds from Norwayne High school. The winner of … Continue reading Bellbrook drone teams make history in the gym
BHS welcomes Amanda Brenner as its new librarian
By: Evi Fromm With the retirement of Nancy Sumner on January 31, Amanda Brenner is excited about her plans for the BHS library. Although Brenner has built herself a name in the Greene County public library system, being a librarian was not her first career option. “After working various jobs, I realized that I wanted a career in which I could make more of an … Continue reading BHS welcomes Amanda Brenner as its new librarian
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
