Spirited is a surprisingly dark Christmas Carol
By Adia Miller When it comes to Christmas movies, everyone who celebrates the holiday has their staples. From the claymation of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to the black and white glory of Miracle on 34th Street, these yearly watches are sure to get anyone in the Christmas spirit. On November 11, AppleTV released Spirited. The festive trailer promised a modern retelling of the classic … Continue reading Spirited is a surprisingly dark Christmas Carol
The Eagle Pride and Diversity Club seeks to include everyone
By: Kirsten Thomas In the past, the GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) club has served as a supportive environment for members and allies LGBTQ+ community. This year it has been rebranded into the Eagle Pride and Diversity Club. The club is still passionate about building relationships and supporting LGBTQ+ students, but now seeks to include other diverse groups through its meetings and activities. The club’s mission is … Continue reading The Eagle Pride and Diversity Club seeks to include everyone
MAP testing does have a point
By: Riley Hodges The common question on student’s minds during the time of testing is “Why?” According to sophomore teacher Ms. Lewis, the Measures of Academic Progress or MAP Growth tests are so that teachers can see if students are struggling and if they need help with their studies. Because they are not graded, students are told that MAP tests don’t affect them but that … Continue reading MAP testing does have a point
Iran lost both a soccer match and a citizen
By Tommy Dickman Qatar is hosting the FIFA World Cup, a showing of unity in a tumultuous world. But its maritime neighbour Iran has been on the world’s mind for other reasons. On November 29, the US Men’s team defeated the Iranian team 1-0. The recent protests over Islamic law in Iran has led to detainment and even death. Mehran Samak was just one of … Continue reading Iran lost both a soccer match and a citizen
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupting near a key highway
By Brock Fortman Mauna Loa is one of the five volcanoes that make up the big island of Hawaii. On November 27, the initial eruption occurred alerting scientists to keep a close eye on the rift zone of the volcano. A rift zone is where the mountain is splitting apart. The rock is cracked and relatively weak and it is easier for magma to emerge, … Continue reading Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupting near a key highway
Audrey Hepburn’s legacy endures 30 years after her death
by Madi Miller “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’M POSSIBLE” – Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn faced a countless number of struggles but still continued to keep going and made it possible to make an impact in the world. Hepburn’s style was iconic. She expressed her style in many ways, from the movies she starred in to simple walks down the street. Hepburn premiered in … Continue reading Audrey Hepburn’s legacy endures 30 years after her death
5 ways to be a better friend
By: Jayla Fields Friends are one of the most important relationships to have in life, and understanding how to be a good friend is crucial to having healthy bonds. People tend to get too comfortable with their friends and this can lead to not treating them with the respect they deserve. It’s important to show compassion to the people you choose to surround yourself with. … Continue reading 5 ways to be a better friend
The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you
By: Jayla Fields Christmas shopping is a key part of the holidays. It’s snowing, coats and scarves are on, and windows are being defrosted for the trip to the mall. Now that it’s time to go: what needs to be bought? Or maybe online shopping is the best course of action because Amazon’s two-day shipping is a miracle. It’s important to not break the bank … Continue reading The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you
BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience
By: Emma DeWeese Mrs. Rivero demonstrates how a student like senior Jakob Zacharias can buy snacks from the Snack Cart. Proceeds from the cart go to Supportive Peers. Mrs. Rivero, a math teacher at Bellbrook High school, was inspired by a program run at Bell Creek Intermediate, her son’s school, that helped him and many other students gain confidence and make social connections with staff … Continue reading BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience
OPINION: What’s so bad about “Fast Fashion”?
By Reese McBride Fast Fashion keeps spitting out new, extremely popular trends. In fact, trends are popping up so quickly that the excitement of new clothing causes people to buy more and more, and forget what they already have in their closet. The general definition of “fast fashion” is random articles of clothing that are cheap, trendy, or look like something made by a designer … Continue reading OPINION: What’s so bad about “Fast Fashion”?
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