Straight No Chaser Aims to Please
by Arden Lunay For someone who can hardly sit through the songs of Pitch Perfect, the idea of sitting through two hours of an A cappella group on a Sunday night was less than ideal. Despite that, I agreed to a free ticket to go the Schuster Center with my friend to see Straight No Chaser on their One Shot tour, and it exceeded my … Continue reading Straight No Chaser Aims to Please
Girls’ Cross Country Runs on Friendships
by Morgan Sharbaugh The Girls’ 2018 Cross Country team raced past school records and sprinted through injuries to a fantastic season. State The state runners placed third as a team, a new record for the school cross-country program. After a long season of grueling workouts and running 5-10 miles a day, the state runners pushed through with phenomenal results. The placements were as follows: 34-senior … Continue reading Girls’ Cross Country Runs on Friendships
New Season, New Browns
by Morgan Sharbaugh In the 2018-2019 NFL football season the Cleveland Browns are shocking everyone. After being the ridicule of the NFL, the Browns have now come up with several wins. This year the Browns show promise with 4 wins, 7 loses, and 1 tie as of December 8. At this time in 2017, the Browns had 0 wins and 16 losses. What has Changed? … Continue reading New Season, New Browns
2018 College Football Playoffs Promise Great Viewing
By: Jade Edwards By the end of the day on Saturday, December 1, the rankings were set for the 2018 Division 1 (D1) College Football Playoffs (CFP) with Alabama ranked number one, Clemson ranked number 2, Notre Dame ranked number 3, and Oklahoma ranked number 4. Alabama and Oklahoma are set to play their CFP semifinal match in the Orange Bowl on December 29 at … Continue reading 2018 College Football Playoffs Promise Great Viewing
My Journey to Hamilton
by Emily Lewis In early November, I had the opportunity to see Hamilton: An American Musical in Chicago. I’ve been obsessed with the musical since summer, soaking up the rich complexities of the soundtrack for months before I learned I would have the opportunity to see it live. Watching the performance was surreal. With lively performances from Miguel Cervantes, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, and Colby Lewis, I … Continue reading My Journey to Hamilton
Yellow Vest Movement Continues in France
by Drew Ward While Americans were stuffing their faces over Thanksgiving, the French people were protesting. As of now, gas in France is about $7.03 per gallon. Due to this, protests went on for several days. The Yellow Vests protest was due to President Macron raising gas taxes so people would look into more ecologically friendly ways of traveling. His idea has a good message … Continue reading Yellow Vest Movement Continues in France
How to Cope with Stress
By Raihan Elgihani Life gets tough at times and stress is inevitable. However, when learning how to cope with stress, your perspective on life and production is improved. Especially since exams are right around the corner, here are a few tips and tricks on how to successfully cope with stress. Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals Exercise on a regular basis Get plenty … Continue reading How to Cope with Stress
Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” a Heart-wrenching Story
by Heidi Papay Stephen King’s The Long Walk, originally published in 1979 under his pseudonym Richard Bachman, is a haunting story that explores perseverance and the will to live. The short novel follows Ray Garraty, a teenager from Maine who is competing in a contest known as The Long Walk; 100 teen boys enter the competition, and only one is left surviving at the end. … Continue reading Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” a Heart-wrenching Story
Juul Under Pressure
by Drew Ward High school is known for drama, friends, relationships, and now, Juuls. Juuling is an epidemic that has swept across the United States. In an unofficial survey by the FDA, approximately 3.6 million middle school and high school students in the United States have vaped in the past year. With an outrageous amount of students vaping, the FDA came out with an aggressive … Continue reading Juul Under Pressure
Friday’s Pink Game: Rough Start to the 2018-2019 Season
By: Jade Edwards Every year, the Bellbrook Women’s Basketball team hosts a scrimmage for the purpose of raising money to further breast cancer research. The Pink Game always brings in a large crowd all sporting pink to support the cause. At $5 per ticket, quite a lot is donated, and survivors present at the game are given pink roses to celebrate their fight. With all … Continue reading Friday’s Pink Game: Rough Start to the 2018-2019 Season
