Hallmark Movies Promise Some Entertainment

By Heidi Papay When the holiday season is in full swing, everyone loves to sit down and watch a good Christmas movie. Of course, there are the classics, such as It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story. But there are also new movies coming out every year. Hallmark is known for its sappy love stories, and they release new movies every holiday season. Some people love the … Continue reading Hallmark Movies Promise Some Entertainment

Ralph Wrecks the Internet Will Wreck Your Heart

By: Kayla Stephensen ******SPOILER ALERT****** In a story about the unusual friendship between two video game characters, the infamous villain Wreck-It Ralph and the glitch princess racer Vanellope von Schweetz, the feels are there. As Ralph tries to find a way to create something new and exciting for his best friend, he accidentally breaks her game. Discovering the internet which is full of unpredictable experiences, … Continue reading Ralph Wrecks the Internet Will Wreck Your Heart

Gene Editing Claim Sparks Shock and Disapproval

By Mackenzie Pittman What happened: On November 26 in Hong Kong, He Jiankui, a physicist from the Southern University of Science and Technology of China, revealed his effort and alleged success, in editing the genes of two twin girl embryos before implanting them in the mother. The twin girls were born earlier in November, becoming the world’s “first” genetically-altered babies. The edited DNA in question … Continue reading Gene Editing Claim Sparks Shock and Disapproval

What to Give the Person Who Has Everything for Christmas

By: Emily Bevelhymer The holidays are a time to buy gifts for friends and family but the same gifts are recycled every year. Gifts are a way to show our appreciation of our loved ones. Putting thought into finding the perfect gift can be time-consuming so here are some ideas to get you away from the traditional gift card or cash. Give the gift of … Continue reading What to Give the Person Who Has Everything for Christmas

Marshmallow Cookies Recipe

By: Emily Bevelhymer The holidays are known for incredible food. Around the holidays parties and family gathering occur every weekend. What better way to celebrate than making homemade cookies and that show off your baking skills to friends and family. A recipe for kitchen sink marshmallow cookies is sure to wow everyone at your holiday gatherings! Time: 45 minutes Yields: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading Marshmallow Cookies Recipe

OPINION: Trump’s Lack of Environmental Policy Could Prove Disastrous

by Emily Lewis In a world that is changing both economically and environmentally, it is clear to see which issue our current administration tends to favor. Since President Trump comes from an entrepreneurial background, many of his decisions in the past two years support growing business at the expense of the environment. With the changing climate a threat on the horizon, our lawmakers need to … Continue reading OPINION: Trump’s Lack of Environmental Policy Could Prove Disastrous

Learning English A Struggle, Reports Find

by Raihan Eligihani Language has been used as a form of communication for ages. Expressing our thoughts and emotions would be difficult without it as it is the backbone of societal practices. Although there are various forms of language, English tends to be one of the most imperative. Seeing that English is immensely prominent, a new yet effective form of learning the English language must … Continue reading Learning English A Struggle, Reports Find

Volunteering for the Greater Good

by Raihan Elgihani As a Bellbrook High School student, one graduation requirement is volunteer hours. An exceptional way to earn hours would be joining clubs at our school such as Partnerships For Success (PFS). PFS is a community service group which aids individuals in our community. The group has accomplished many things over the years of its existence. For instance, group members have done shopping … Continue reading Volunteering for the Greater Good