Bellbrook Under Lockdown: A Photo Essay
by Sydney Hollingsworth Ohio’s restrictions on activity outside of the home have been in effect for almost a month now. The general public has been corralled inside in an attempt to “flatten the curve,” a commonly used phrase now, meaning to lower the number of cases of covid-19 by staying away from others and stopping its spread. What effects has this containment had on the … Continue reading Bellbrook Under Lockdown: A Photo Essay
5 Questions about Quarantine Answered by Your Peers
By: Abby Clack I asked two sophomores, two juniors and one senior about their options for this quarantine. Here are their responses: 1. How do you feel mentally and physically about being stuck at home? Sophmore 1 (So1) – I actually kind of miss school and going out so it has definitely been hard to be stuck at home Sophomore 2 (So2) – I feel … Continue reading 5 Questions about Quarantine Answered by Your Peers
Becoming TikTok Famous
by: Sarah Bevelhymer Are you dying of boredom in quarantine? Don’t worry: I am too. Tik Tok is a social media platform known for blowing people’s social media presence up overnight. You can make short videos about pretty much whatever you want. I chose 11 different Tik Toks to create and see which ones would gain me the most clout. And so I began. Tik … Continue reading Becoming TikTok Famous
Finding the light in a Covid-19 Pandemic
by Cambree Bernkopf Author Joshua J. Marine once said, “Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” As of right now, almost every single person in the world is struggling because of this outbreak, whether it be because of the actual virus itself or the result of the precautions each state must take. We are all sacrificing our normal everyday … Continue reading Finding the light in a Covid-19 Pandemic
Athletes Face Hurdles during Pandemic
by Cambree Bernkopf Almost every single little thing in our lives has changed because of this covid-19 pandemic. School has been cancelled, some jobs require work at home, most stores are closed along with restaurants, sports arenas, concerts, parks, bowling alleys, movie theatres… Every spring sport, club and high school, have been either delayed or cancelled. This includes soccer, basketball, lacrosse, softball, baseball, track and … Continue reading Athletes Face Hurdles during Pandemic
Ways to keep good mental and physical health while in isolation
by Megan Hyer and Abby Clack While isolation can be very boring and make the days seem to last forever, there are lots of ways to keep good mental and physical health. Go for a run/walk – The fresh air can be really beneficial for your mental and physical health as long as you are staying the suggested six feet away from others. Read an … Continue reading Ways to keep good mental and physical health while in isolation
Surviving Quarantine With Animal Crossing: New Horizons
by Josh Hypes As Ohio on Sunday, March 26, announced a vast Stay At Home Order that went into effect on Monday, March 27 at midnight, many Ohioans wonder how they will be able to pass the time until April 6 (and beyond). Luckily as long as they have a Nintendo Switch and a spare $60 lying around, there just might be a quick and … Continue reading Surviving Quarantine With Animal Crossing: New Horizons
BHS Seniors Share Their Favorite Childhood Books
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Opinion: Bellbrook’s Parking Lot Makes Me…
By: Morgan Sharbaugh Seat belt? Check. BackPack? Check. Enough gas to get you the five miles to your house? Check. You are ready to go. Putting your car into drive, you attempt to move out of your parking spot to wait in post-school traffic. Trapped in the calm lines of escape, slowly inching forward as another car is allowed to turn left, you wait. Suddenly, … Continue reading Opinion: Bellbrook’s Parking Lot Makes Me…
Bellbrook’s Operating Levy Postponed for Now
by Sarah Bevelhymer “What many people don’t realize is that the people that will truly be harmed by a levy failure are the students themselves,” Mark Carreira said, a history and government teacher at Bellbrook High School. Voters will cast their vote on the passage of a $5.7 million operating levy for the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District. The levy will fund day to day operations such … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Operating Levy Postponed for Now
