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”?
Protesters detained and killed in Iran
by Ten Bottemiller On September 16, 22-year old Mahsa Amini died three days after being taken in by Iranian police, inciting protests across the country. She was allegedly beaten in custody due to her violation of the strict Islamic dress code. An estimated 18,000 protesters have been detained since protests began and over 400 have been killed, NPR reported. The Iranian government attempted to cover … Continue reading Protesters detained and killed in Iran
Men’s Lacrosse hosts first-ever tryouts
By Claire Webster Sweat rolls down the backs and grass sticks to the bottom of their cleats of the men’s lacrosse team members as they go through their first day of tryouts. The sticks in the players’ hands are in the air ready to catch the ball. The anticipation lingers in the air. They know they now have to work very hard to not get … Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse hosts first-ever tryouts
Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter
By: Emma DeWeese With Christmas right around the corner, Bellbrook High school is looking for a way to give back to the community. Mrs. Enderson, an intervention specialist at the high school, encourages students to donate to our furry friends this season. Mrs. Enderson’s class uses a program called News2You that highlights current events and organizations to read about. The original Operation Santa Paws was … Continue reading Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter
The Grammy awards adds a new song category
By: Audrey Cable The Grammys added the category Best Song For Social Change for 2023. The Grammy awards committee stated that their Recording Academy members proposed this idea. It will be “one of the highest honors a socially conscious song can receive.” They added the category to highlight the musicians who try to make a change in the world through music. Bellbrook students chimed in … Continue reading The Grammy awards adds a new song category
