Wrestling freshman represents at the State level

By Leanne Beane Jada Weiss is a freshman on the Bellbrook High School’s wrestling team and the only female currently on the team. Weiss began wrestling in 7th grade, crediting her brothers, one already on the team, as her inspiration and explaining, “It looked like an interesting sport.” She has enjoyed wrestling so far and describes the team as “decent friends.” When asked how she … Continue reading Wrestling freshman represents at the State level

Covid cases drop in March in Greene County

By: Angelique Taylor  The New York Times graph reports how the COVID cases are going in Greene County, Ohio. When the Omicron variant emerged at the end of 2021, it spiked above six hundred new Covid cases year, but now it has fallen up to this point in March.  An Remind message sent on March 11 announced, “Effective 3/10/22, the Ohio Department of Health no … Continue reading Covid cases drop in March in Greene County

Alayna Meyer sets SWBL 3-Point Record

By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook Not only were the Bellbrook Girls basketball team SWBL champs, they were UNDEFEATED in their regular season games. They made it to district finals, despite being one of the smallest D1 teams there. On top of that, each year 10 players from SWBL teams are selected as “first team-all league players.” Five of them came from Bellbrook this year.  Sophomore … Continue reading Alayna Meyer sets SWBL 3-Point Record

SAG Awards recognize hit actors and shows

By Reagan Morrow SAG stands for Screen Actor Guild. On Sunday February 27, 2022, actors took the stage to celebrate their achievements. SAG has 3 large categories: Film, Stunts, and Television. Film In the Film Category 4 actors and 1 film received a reward for their performance. Jessica Chastain Jessica Chastain played Tammy Faye in The Eyes of Tammy Faye. The Eyes of Tammy Faye … Continue reading SAG Awards recognize hit actors and shows

OPINION: Navigating an onslaught of information in war

By: Madi Brown Amidst Russian President Vladimir Putin’s violent invasion on Ukraine which began on February 24, 2022, following months of tensions between the two countries, there has been an onslaught of information spewing from and within both countries.  To begin to understand the different types of information, you must first know the difference between misinformation and disinformation.  Misinformation is information that is either false … Continue reading OPINION: Navigating an onslaught of information in war

Learn some tips for choosing a pet

By Leanne Beane Pets are a wonderful addition to any household, but it is important that both the pet and the owner are happy with their relationship. Fish, rodents, cats, and dogs are among the most popular pets and among the most susceptible to improper care. When choosing a pet, there are four things to consider: the space available for the pet, the effort required … Continue reading Learn some tips for choosing a pet

Bellbrook Student Rasis Funds To Help Uyghurs With State-Backed Suppression

By: Bradley Jager Kaden Silva, a junior at Bellbrook High School, is hosting a fundraiser for the week of March 7 – 11. All proceeds are going to the World Uyghur Congress, an international organization founded by ethnic Uyghurs that support and raise awareness for Uyghur people being repressed and kept at “reeducation camps” Xinjing by the Communist Party of China. The fundraiser is a … Continue reading Bellbrook Student Rasis Funds To Help Uyghurs With State-Backed Suppression

The Dairy Shed opens for 2022

By Paige Bourquin and Bradley Jager “Slushies”“I like a vanilla cone with rainbow sprinkles and the eyes, that’s pretty good.”“Mint chocolate chip in a bowl.”“Chocolate, but in a bowl.”“Sprinkles!”“Their dipped cones are amazing.”“Chocolate chip cookie dough.”“The Crunch bars.” These were the favorite ice cream of people who we asked about a staple in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek community, The Dairy Shed. This local ice cream shop started … Continue reading The Dairy Shed opens for 2022

Important dates Bellbrook students and families should keep in mind

by Kasie Fisher Here is the compiled list of dates that you and your family should keep in mind until the end of the school year.  March 11, 2022 – The end of the third quarter  The last week of the quarter can be extremely overwhelming for students; however, just remember that the spring break is right around the corner so continue pushing through. Study … Continue reading Important dates Bellbrook students and families should keep in mind

OPINION: Are we overusing the term GOAT?

What really makes a legend a legend? by Kolton Schwartz We are living in a world where we glorify celebrities more than ever, and with the glorification comes certain phrases being thrown around a lot in conversation. The term GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) is a term used to describe an artist or athlete who is considered to have such a legendary status that they … Continue reading OPINION: Are we overusing the term GOAT?