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
Owl House says goodbye in its finale
By: Audrey Cable The Owl House was canceled near the end of 2022; however, they were given three episodes to end the show. The creator Dana Terrace did her best to add closure to all of the characters and finish off Belos. The story of the Owl House focuses on Luz Noceda and how she travels to a new world called the Boiling Isles. She … Continue reading Owl House says goodbye in its finale
“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
OPINION: Presidential “deepfakes” hold dire consequences
By: Riley Hodges If you’ve been on the internet recently — more specifically Instagram or TikTok — you have likely seen the videos that show our past and current presidents as well as other political or influential figures playing video games together. These are called “AI Deepfakes” where new technology makes possible realistic videos of people doing or saying things they never did. The presidential … Continue reading OPINION: Presidential “deepfakes” hold dire consequences
Everything you need to know before you watch Scream 6
By Adia Miller **Spoilers for Scream 1-5 including killers, who dies, and other major plot points** Scream is unlike any other horror franchise out there. Where the other mainstays like Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, or Halloween play on the same themes and exist to delight in specific tropes like serials killers or ignorant teens, Scream was created to do the exact opposite … Continue reading Everything you need to know before you watch Scream 6
Hog Flyers and Speed Demonz compete at the Ohio State Nationals Drone Race
by Kaden Silva The Bellbrook High School drone teams, the Hog Flyers and Speed Demonz, competed at the Ohio State Championships for Drones in School at Ohio River Valley High School on March 14. The Hog Flyers won first overall and first place in the Marketing Video, a short film presentation of the team and their design process, and Head-To-Head Race judge categories. The Speed … Continue reading Hog Flyers and Speed Demonz compete at the Ohio State Nationals Drone Race
