Spirited is a surprisingly dark Christmas Carol

By Adia Miller When it comes to Christmas movies, everyone who celebrates the holiday has their staples. From the claymation of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to the black and white glory of Miracle on 34th Street, these yearly watches are sure to get anyone in the Christmas spirit. On November 11, AppleTV released Spirited. The festive trailer promised a modern retelling of the classic … Continue reading Spirited is a surprisingly dark Christmas Carol

The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you

By: Jayla Fields Christmas shopping is a key part of the holidays. It’s snowing, coats and scarves are on, and windows are being defrosted for the trip to the mall. Now that it’s time to go: what needs to be bought? Or maybe online shopping is the best course of action because Amazon’s two-day shipping is a miracle. It’s important to not break the bank … Continue reading The best Christmas gifts for the people closest to you

BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience

By: Emma DeWeese Mrs. Rivero demonstrates how a student like senior Jakob Zacharias can buy snacks from the Snack Cart. Proceeds from the cart go to Supportive Peers. Mrs. Rivero, a math teacher at Bellbrook High school, was inspired by a program run at Bell Creek Intermediate, her son’s school, that helped him and many other students gain confidence and make social connections with staff … Continue reading BCI and BHS snack carts offer a unique learning experience

Men’s Lacrosse hosts first-ever tryouts

By Claire Webster Sweat rolls down the backs and grass sticks to the bottom of their cleats of the men’s lacrosse team members as they go through their first day of tryouts. The sticks in the players’ hands are in the air ready to catch the ball. The anticipation lingers in the air.  They know they now have to work very hard to not get … Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse hosts first-ever tryouts

Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter

By: Emma DeWeese With Christmas right around the corner, Bellbrook High school is looking for a way to give back to the community. Mrs. Enderson, an intervention specialist at the high school, encourages students to donate to our furry friends this season.  Mrs. Enderson’s class uses a program called News2You that highlights current events and organizations to read about. The original Operation Santa Paws was … Continue reading Bellbrook rallies to support local animal shelter

What motivates athletes to excel?

By Jacob Grismer The most disheartening experience in a team sport is sitting on the bench, debating whether to cheer for the team you’re not actively playing for. What’s the difference between bench warmers and our star athletes? And what can we learn about how star athletes succeeded in motivating themselves?  One common trait noted by star players was the influence of friends. They were … Continue reading What motivates athletes to excel?

Bellbrook’s Model UN ended Nov 11 competition with a dub

By Eve Jamilkowski On November 11, Bellbrook’s Model UN club, supervised by social studies teacher Mr. Parks, traveled to University of Dayton’s Model United Nation Conference to participate in a Model UN debate that featured area high school groups. Sophomore Dani Vermillion, a participant in the competition, was one of many first timers at the event. “There were a ton of different high schools there. … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Model UN ended Nov 11 competition with a dub

OPINION: An outsider reviews Midnights album by Taylor Swift

by Riley Hodges On October 22, Taylor Swift released the album Midnights at midnight and as expected it’s received a lot of attention. Of course I figured who better to review the album than someone who doesn’t listen to Taylor Swift, let alone pop music? Find the YouTube playlist of the album here. Lavender Haze I only ever played Rocket League once at a friend’s … Continue reading OPINION: An outsider reviews Midnights album by Taylor Swift

Read, watch, and take a walk this fall

By Grace Krane As the crisp fall air makes its way into Bellbrook, it’s only natural to feel the urge to grab your favorite flannel and embrace the falling leaves. While October is heading to a close, it is not too late to wear your flannel out to local traditions or stay in and catch up on new movies and book releases.  1: Book Release … Continue reading Read, watch, and take a walk this fall

Teachers want to connect more with students

By Emma Deweese No matter what building or grade they teach, Bellbrook teachers adore the community they work in and shared various ways they are thinking about their students. “Teachers wear many hats every day, all day long,” Mrs. Huff said. A kindergarten teacher at Stephen Bell, she wishes her students understood that teachers have many responsibilities. Huff says she will do whatever she can … Continue reading Teachers want to connect more with students