Bellbrook Sports Support one another with the Bigs and Littles Program
By Claire Webster Lockers display homemade signs of positivity and confidence for their owners. Athletes share their experiences from their sport with their partners to help them succeed. At Bellbrook High School (BHS), some athletic teams have a program where all the members of the team can participate called the Bigs and Littles Program. Some sports that are included in this program are softball, volleyball, and … Continue reading Bellbrook Sports Support one another with the Bigs and Littles Program
10 summer activity ideas
by: Madi Miller “SUMMER”… “SUMMER”… “SUMMER” … “SUMMER” As the movie High School Musical starts off by rejoicing for summer break, Bellbrook High School students are eagerly anticipating that last day of school to reenact the scene. Summer is approaching with only a couple weeks left of school. During the summer, some may feel lost in what to do whereas some may feel like they … Continue reading 10 summer activity ideas
Local artist shares her potter’s process
by Madi Miller Local artist Hollie Miller loves to quote: “You are the potter, I am the clay.” Many cups are carelessly manufactured. “There is an art to making pottery,” Miller said. “And it should be appreciated for the process as a whole as it is made with love rather than being manufactured.” Miller is passionate about the process of bringing a block of clay to … Continue reading Local artist shares her potter’s process
SpaceX experiences a spaceXsplosion
By: Riley Hodges On April 20, SpaceX launched their most powerful rocket “Starship” and it did not go to plan. “Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,” said SpaceX engineer John Insprucker. In other words, it exploded. The test itself was a development test that was intended to collect data, so in this context it wasn’t a … Continue reading SpaceX experiences a spaceXsplosion
Bennett LaPalm commits Division One Baseball
By Juliana Packard Bennett LaPalm is a senior who has been on varsity all four years, except freshman year due to the pandemic cutting the season. Bennett LaPalm has committed to the University of Dayton. “Bellbrook baseball helped me make a lot of close relationships,” LaPalm said. “It helped me develop a lot as a player, working throughout the winter and getting a lot of … Continue reading Bennett LaPalm commits Division One Baseball
John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?
By Sam Vine <<<Spoilers Ahead >>> John Wick: Chapter 4, released on March 24, was met with an outstanding box office opening, earning $73.8 million domestically and $67.6 million overseas. Positive reviews poured in from audiences and critics alike. “John Wick 4 is a masterclass in action movies,” film critic Sheraz Farooqi said in a RottenTomatoes.com review. “Chad Stahelski brings his absolute best game to … Continue reading John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?
College softball season starts in full swing
By Claire Webster College softball started in 1910 and is now one of the most popular women’s sports broadcasts on television. The 2023 softball season has started in full swing with a pre-season tournament. During the tournament, the University of California, Los Angeles, was ranked number one, while “Powerhouse Oklahoma” was second. Many talented young women are playing with their schools to try to win … Continue reading College softball season starts in full swing
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?
