REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck ending worth the read
by Ten Bottemiller Of Mice and Men is a famous classic novel by John Steinbeck that is often read in schools across America. I, however, never read Of Mice and Men in a class, so I decided to pick it up and read it in a single day. Since many Bellbrook students are or will be in AP English Literature, I decided to review this … Continue reading REVIEW: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck ending worth the read
Supportive Peers receives grant from the Lions Club
by: Evi Fromm The Supportive Peers program at BHS has evolved and grown since its creation in 2021. In the beginning, there were only about 23 lead peers, and now there are over 100 high school students that dedicate time every day to make a difference for kids across the district. The club´s creator and staff advisor, Mrs. Rivero, went to the Bellbrook Lions Club … Continue reading Supportive Peers receives grant from the Lions Club
OPINION: Stress plagues our student body
by Liv Whitlock As the school year progresses, teachers assign more work with less remorse. Understandably, this is a result of teachers just trying to meet the rigorous standards of a mandated statewide curriculum. But its effects are leaving students in shambles. “It’s like I’m drowning in work all the time,” said Morgan Sessler, a senior at Bellbrook High School. Sessler is deemed by most … Continue reading OPINION: Stress plagues our student body
Banned Book Week shines light on mounting bans
by Ben Pursel October 1 marks the 39th anniversary of the American Library Association’s Banned Book Week. Established in 1982 by Director of the Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and First Amendment advocate Judith Krug, Banned Book Week began in lue of a sudden surge in challenges to “controversial” books as well as the Supreme Court Decision in Island Trees School District v. Pico (1982) … Continue reading Banned Book Week shines light on mounting bans
Why is school culture important for the community?
By Alexis LeMieux School culture is the values and guiding beliefs that are evident in which a school does things, and it can shape a student’s perception of the school, and their motivation to learn at the same time. “It’s about what we believe, how we act, and how our actions affect others,” Mr. Hann, the principal at Bellbrook High School, said. “Those things are … Continue reading Why is school culture important for the community?
Despite the absence of dialogue, “No One Will Save You” is a fascinating film
by Aimee Shumaker “No One Will Save You” is a 2023 science fiction horror film found on Hulu. Its main character is a woman named Brynn who is hated and shunned by her town. When an alien invasion begins, she is forced to find a way to survive without the help of others. The film is unique because, throughout the entire runtime, there is only … Continue reading Despite the absence of dialogue, “No One Will Save You” is a fascinating film
Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon passes
By Adia Miller On September 23, Irish actor Michael Gambon passed away in his sleep at age 82 of pneumonia with his wife Anne and son Fergus by his side. Probably best known by the masses as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, he took up the role after Richard Harris, the original Dumbledore actor, passed away in 2002. Gambon would be featured in … Continue reading Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon passes
Eva Papp compares her home to Bellbrook
By Delaney Dine Eva Papp goes to school Vetési Albert High School in Hungary. Papp gave insight into the experience of a foreign exchange student at Bellbrook High School. “The school system is different in Hungary,” Papp said. “After you finish primary school, which is eight years, you can choose from three types of secondary education.” Papp had to be very academically minded to get … Continue reading Eva Papp compares her home to Bellbrook
Bellbrook women’s tennis team wins third consecutive league title
By: Jordan Frantz For the past three years, the Bellbrook Women’s Tennis team has brought home the gold. With an undefeated league record in 2022 and 2023, it was no surprise the Eagles were the team on top. The team finished its season 4-0. With an undefeated season last year, the team continued to set high goals and expectations. “We are all there with the … Continue reading Bellbrook women’s tennis team wins third consecutive league title
Castlevania sequel continues the story 300 years later
by Aimee Shumaker Castlevania: Nocturne was released on September 28 as the sequel to Netflix’s Castlevania, an animated show loosely based on the video game series of the same name. Nocturne is set in a village in France during the time of the French Revolution. Its main character, Richter Belmont, comes from a long line of vampire hunters. But after witnessing the death of his … Continue reading Castlevania sequel continues the story 300 years later
