South African sprinter and convicted killer Oscar Pistorius reemerges in headlines

By: Tommy Dickman The Olympics are the highest stage at which an athlete can perform, and Olympians are watched the world over. Sprinter Oscar Pistorius gained notoriety he was arrested for killing his girlfriend, South African model Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day in 2013. Pistorius is in the news again as he faces parole. Judge Thokozile Masipa found Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, the legal … Continue reading South African sprinter and convicted killer Oscar Pistorius reemerges in headlines

Creative ways to display kokedama plant balls

by Madi Miller Kokedama What is it? It originates from Japan and the word translates as “moss ball” What makes it special? The plant arrangement does not have a pot to hold the soil together.  Why would I display my plant like this? If you are someone who gets bored of the basic look of things in your house, this plant arrangement is perfect for … Continue reading Creative ways to display kokedama plant balls

Which fries are superior? 

by Ashtyn Praeter (with the help of her triplet siblings, Ava and Aiden) Which fast food restaurants have the best fries? Do you like salty, crunchy, soft, or even cheese fries? We tested six different fast food restaurants for their fries specifically. Which fries came out on top? 1.) Steak ‘n Shake. Steak ‘n Shake fries are superior. They are salty and crunchy. On our … Continue reading Which fries are superior? 

The Phantom of the Opera takes its final Broadway bow

By Adia Miller It’s not news to anybody that when it comes to plays and musicals, making it to Broadway is hitting it big. Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the beloved musical composers with works such as Cats, Sunset Boulevard, and Evita. But perhaps his best-known work is the 1986 musical The Phantom of the Opera based on Gaston Leroux’s 1909 French novel. The … Continue reading The Phantom of the Opera takes its final Broadway bow

“Sport of the Arts” ensembles to go to WGI Championships

by Kaden Silva The Bellbrook Band Program winter groups of Indoor Percussion Ensemble (IPE) and Winterguard are set to finish their seasons at the WGI Championships, which are slated for April 13-15 for the Winterguard and April 20-22 for IPE. Following the end of the marching band season, each performance ensemble begins rehearsing their program. Both utilize audio and visual elements and equipment in order … Continue reading “Sport of the Arts” ensembles to go to WGI Championships

Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

By: Emma DeWeese Each year Bellbrook High School’s juniors take the state-mandated ACT and the sophomores take a practice ACT. To make the best use of the freshman and senior classes’ time, the school offers career opportunities to better prepare them for the future. Freshmen partake in surveys and presentations of various educational and career opportunities, while seniors have the day to job shadow. Senior … Continue reading Bellbrook Seniors get a taste of life after graduation

Disney announces live-action Moana

By Grace Krane Disney continues their trend of remaking their past animated movies into live action hits when none other than Maui himself, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, announced Moana: Live Action will come to theaters this fall.  The announcement of the live action Moana comes one month before the set release date for Disney’s latest live action makeover movie, Little Mermaid.  Excitement for Disney’s new … Continue reading Disney announces live-action Moana

Bellbrook Baseball seniors optimistic for the season

By, Juliana Packard The Bellbrook varsity baseball team is having a triumphant season so far with their record being 5-4. The seniors this year are very excited for what’s to come.  Senior Benton Yoxtheimer talked about his mindset going into games describing it as a “must sweep.” He means he wants not only himself but his whole team to try their best to not only … Continue reading Bellbrook Baseball seniors optimistic for the season

Bellbrook Track and Field starts the season strong

By Tommy Dickman It was a soggy morning on Saturday, March 25, when the BHS athletes stumbled off the bus for the Wilmington Field Relays. While many were relaxing in exotic lands like Cancún, Baja, the Caribbean islands, or the Central Floridian frontier during Spring Break, Track and Field competitors filtered out to their respective competition areas. The shot put pit was flooded out to … Continue reading Bellbrook Track and Field starts the season strong