How to be calm
By: Kirsten Thomas Find ways to slow down your mind. The human brain is extremely complex, and research has been done on what’s understood (and not) about its inner workings. There are four categories of brain waves — alpha, beta, theta, delta — that represent different states of consciousness. Basically, stable brain waves represent an overarching solution to calmness and inner peace according to “What … Continue reading How to be calm
Bengals defeated in second consecutive AFC Championship appearance
By Sam Vine Joe Burrow and the Bengals were defeated at Arrowhead Stadium by Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs during a controversial AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 29. The game, which was highly anticipated, was the fourth time that Joe Burrow met Patrick Mahomes on the football field and the second time they met in the AFC Championship. This game resulted in the Chiefs narrowly … Continue reading Bengals defeated in second consecutive AFC Championship appearance
Gonzalez v. Google to be debated on the Supreme Court docket
By Kaden Silva The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is scheduled to hear Gonzalez v. Google on February 21, a case that questions Section 230(1)c of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. Historically, Section 230 was drafted in order to shield platforms from being legally liable for the content that users post. The case was brought to the Supreme Court after being dismissed … Continue reading Gonzalez v. Google to be debated on the Supreme Court docket
A look at Jim Morrison and The Doors: An American Prayer, 45 years later
By: Riley Hodges An American Prayer was an album released in 1978 by The Doors. It was the best selling spoken word album of the time and sold over 1 million copies. The album was released seven years after the death of lead singer Jim Morrison. The surviving members of The Doors came back together to create a tribute to Jim Morrison. They recovered old tapes … Continue reading A look at Jim Morrison and The Doors: An American Prayer, 45 years later
Here’s a morning routine for lazy people
By: Kirsten Thomas Nobody likes to wake up early, especially me. Here’s my expert experience about how to set the tone for your entire day with a simple morning routine (that doesn’t require you to get up and work at 5 am). Use a soothing alarm. Your day starts with your morning, and your morning starts with how you wake up. If you use an … Continue reading Here’s a morning routine for lazy people
Making sourdough has never been easier
By Emma Forshee If you’re anything like me, you enjoy walking into a room and smelling the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread. The golden brown crust, perfect crunch, and soft and steamy crumb of a sourdough loaf is one thing I feel I simply cannot live without. Creating such a mouth-watering loaf is easy and very beginner friendly. Here’s how to start. Unlike other … Continue reading Making sourdough has never been easier
Ditch grass for an eco-friendly yard
By Jacob Grismer The perfect lawn looks different to everyone. To Zachary Bent, a freshman at Bellbrook High School, a perfect lawn would have “two garden gnomes and yellow flowers,” he said. “The yard would be pretty small and I’d put the flowers around it.” When asked if he’d have a lot of grass he said, “What kind of question is that? Of course.” Bent, … Continue reading Ditch grass for an eco-friendly yard
The Winter Formal returns to Bellbrook High School
By Claire Webster This year the winter formal returns to Bellbrook High School for the first time since the school year 2019-2020 thanks to the work of Supportive Peers members. Supportive Peers, advised by Mrs. Rivero, is one of the many clubs at BHS. It pairs seniors and juniors with other students or peers in the school district with special needs or learning disabilities. Three … Continue reading The Winter Formal returns to Bellbrook High School
U.K. hospital staff and ambulance shortages continue into 2023
By Adia Miller American citizens may often wish they had a medical care system in place more akin to that in the U.K., with its free public healthcare that covers at its very base the price of a physician, the hospital, and sessions with a psychologist. However, for some years now there has been a lack of human resources in the medical field within Scotland, … Continue reading U.K. hospital staff and ambulance shortages continue into 2023
2023 fashion trends forecast mixing of contrasts
By: Madi Miller This year’s fashion trends continue contrasts: loose to tight, soft to shiny. You will see cut-outs, 90’s inspiration, and lots of vintage touches. The Moto Trend: This particular style uses the 90’s vintage vibe as a foundation for the outfit. Leather material is used to create these pieces. No matter how low or high price you are willing to pay, there is … Continue reading 2023 fashion trends forecast mixing of contrasts
