Will she ever find true love?

By: Angelique Taylor “Her Heart for a Compass” is written by Sarah Ferguson, a former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Sarah Ferguson wrote this book to tell the love story of her great great aunt, Lady Margaret. The story “Her Heart for a Compass” begins with a young commoner, Lady Margaret … Continue reading Will she ever find true love?

Healthy baby penguin hatched to “gay” penguin couple

By Abbie Stokes On January 1, a baby penguin chick was hatched under the supervision of two male penguins at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York.  Foster parents are often used when hatching extra penguin eggs, but normally the couples are one male penguin and one female penguin. However, last year two male Humboldt penguins, Elmer and Lima, were tested to see if … Continue reading Healthy baby penguin hatched to “gay” penguin couple

The US penny is a waste of time, resources, patience, and money. Here’s why.

By Bradley Jager The story of the United States penny starts when it was first introduced in 1793 and it has been terrorizing this nation ever since. Economics Professor at Harvard University Robert M. Beren said, “The purpose of the monetary system is to facilitate exchange, but the penny no longer serves that purpose.” According to the United States Mint 2018 Annual Report, it costs … Continue reading The US penny is a waste of time, resources, patience, and money. Here’s why.

Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook The Bellbrook boys basketball team has had a strong season so far. Their current record is 12-7. Looking forward, their next match is Friday, February 4 against Oakwood at home. Come watch at 7:15pm. Austin Webb is a freshman on the Bellbrook varsity basketball team. Webb has been playing basketball since the first grade and it has always been … Continue reading Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

Bellbrook-Sugarcreek region prepares as winter storm predicted to hit Miami Valley

by Madi Brown On the evening of Wednesday, February 2, 2022 a winter storm warning is set for most of southwest and central Ohio. The storm is predicted to bring a quarter to half inch of freezing rain, followed by various amounts of sleet and snow. WHIO Channel 7’s chief meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs has been working hard all week to inform the Miami Valley region … Continue reading Bellbrook-Sugarcreek region prepares as winter storm predicted to hit Miami Valley

Broadway Shows coming to The Schuster Center

By: Reagan Morrow New year, new shows! The Schuster Center, located in Dayton, Ohio, has six Broadway shows this year, but they have more than Broadway shows. The Center hosts other shows, activities for kids, and even more. The Schuster Center opened in 2003. January 26- February 6: Hamilton  This show is 2 hours and 50 minutes long with a 20 minutes intermission.  Hamilton is … Continue reading Broadway Shows coming to The Schuster Center

College scholarship deadlines approach

By Leanne Beane What is a college scholarship? A college scholarship is a free sum of money provided to students to help cover college-related expenses. They are typically provided by colleges or college-based institutions, but many areas possess additional scholarships that are sponsored by community members. Scholarships can be based upon academic achievements, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, hobbies, areas of study, and volunteering among other … Continue reading College scholarship deadlines approach

Ohio minimum wage increased by 50 cents

By Savannah Higley As of January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Ohio has gone up by 50 cents. Before this increase, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers was $8.80. The minimum wage for non-tipped workers in 2022 is now $9.30 per hour. Tipped workers have received an increase of $0.25, going from $4.40 to $4.65. This is for workers over 16 years old who … Continue reading Ohio minimum wage increased by 50 cents

Byrd’s Nest Vol. 3 – New Year, New Questions

By Abbie Stokes Happy (late) New Year everyone! 2022 is finally here, and with the new year comes brand new questions from Bellbrook High School students to answer. If you’ve never read this column before, here’s how it works: students from all grade levels are able to send in any questions they have or issues they need advice on, and we answer and give advice … Continue reading Byrd’s Nest Vol. 3 – New Year, New Questions

3 Survival tips for going into 2022

By: Angelique Taylor 2022 is another year, a new beginning. There will be new opportunities, new people to meet, and things will happen that you can and cannot control. Use this 2022 survival guide to help you get through things with a clear conscience. This will let you understand your potential and expand your knowledge without limiting yourself. I – Keep a open mind Keeping … Continue reading 3 Survival tips for going into 2022