OPINION: Kanye West loses it all
by Emma DeWeese It’s safe to say the whole world has been keeping up with Kanye. From his over-the-top publicity stunts and his considerably offensive statements, Kanye West has been the center of attention ever since he stepped into the spotlight in the early 2000s. Whether you love or hate him, it’s fair to say he has left the media in a frenzy after recent … Continue reading OPINION: Kanye West loses it all
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie to bake this Christmas
By: Tommy Dickman While your holiday spread may be accompanied by a pumpkin pie like many in the northern region of the United States, down south, the pumpkin is swapped for another sweet orange plant, sweet potato. Sweet potato pie was originally made by the African American community. However, this beloved southern dish is inedible for a large demographic in the US: vegans. The milk, … Continue reading Vegan Sweet Potato Pie to bake this Christmas
Try a different Christmas playlist, from folk to punk to classics
By Adia Miller One of the greatest parts of the holiday season is all the different art you get to enjoy that season. From movies to music, the right artistic work can put you right back into that feeling of being ten years old, unwrapping the gift you’ve been begging to get for a year with all your loved ones at your side. Anything from … Continue reading Try a different Christmas playlist, from folk to punk to classics
Bellbrook’s JROTC to host Holiday Carnival on December 18
by Eve Jamilkowski Air Force JROTC is hosting a family-friendly holiday carnival Sunday starting at 1 p.m. at Bellbrook High School. The inside of the school will be packed with activities for families with young children, not to mention raffles and lots of homemade baked goods to take home. Organized by corps member senior Cadet Carmen Roland, the carnival will be the first-ever Holiday Carnival … Continue reading Bellbrook’s JROTC to host Holiday Carnival on December 18
Students share thoughts on Bellbrook’s exam exemption rules
By Eve Jamilkowski Midterm exams begin Friday. Lots of confusion and annoyance is circulating in regard to the qualifications for acquiring an exemption card, a ticket that a student can use to exempt one exam of their choosing if they meet various requirements. Students were notified by email of the current exam exemption policy. Students may earn one exam exemption if they: -Earn an … Continue reading Students share thoughts on Bellbrook’s exam exemption rules
Book bans resurge in American schools and libraries
By: Audrey Cable According to CBS News, more than 1,600 books have been banned across the U.S. in 2022 compared to 2020 when only 273 books were banned. Local boards of education are often in charge of choosing which books are banned in their school libraries. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, “About 41 percent of the banned titles explicitly address LGBTQ themes, making these the … Continue reading Book bans resurge in American schools and libraries
City of Bellbrook joins lawsuit over PFAS contamination
by Brock Fortman Bellbrook backs Fairborn in filing suit against more than 30 businesses over claims of contamination in the city’s water supply with a group of chemicals known as PFAS. The 48-page lawsuit was filed in late October at Greene County Common Pleas Court which named several high-profile companies like 3M, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products, and others totaling 32 named companies and 49 unnamed … Continue reading City of Bellbrook joins lawsuit over PFAS contamination
Iran carries out first two protester executions
by Ten Bottemiller The Iranian government initiated the execution of 23-year-old Mohsen Shekari, one of the protesters that surfaced after Mahsa Amini’s death. Shekari was one of many protesters detained and killed, though he was the first protester publicly hanged on Thursday, December 8. Shekari was arrested on September 25 and sentenced to execution on November 20 on accusations of him blocking a street in … Continue reading Iran carries out first two protester executions
Winter Guard prepares for the season to come
By Claire Webster Rifles fly through the air as flags are twirling in the hands of the panting girls who are determined to win. While the rifles fall gracefully back into the hands of their owners, the flags continue to fly throughout the air. Their feet hit the tarp as they drop their rifles and flags and grab the other props to complete the ensemble. … Continue reading Winter Guard prepares for the season to come
Viktor Bout, the arms dealer swapped for American Brittney Griner, joins nationalist party
By Eve Jamilkowski WNBA superstar Brittney Griner, who spent ten months in a Russian prison, was granted release this in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was serving his 25-year sentence at the United States Penitentiary, Marion in Indiana. Griner was detained in February after Russian police accused her of carrying 0.702 grams of a hash oil cartridge in her luggage at an … Continue reading Viktor Bout, the arms dealer swapped for American Brittney Griner, joins nationalist party
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