Men in Black at Coachella accompanied by rumors of a sequel

By Brendan Clementz Attendees at Coachella this year were surprised by an appearance of Will Smith, in full Men in Black attire, performing alongside J Balvin. Soon after, rumors surfaced of an MiB sequel in the works at Sony.  The first Men in Black movie was released all the way back in 1997 starring Will Smith, who was then still establishing his prominent role in … Continue reading Men in Black at Coachella accompanied by rumors of a sequel

The Olympics shed light on sports at lower levels

by Cate Eberly This Summer Olympic games are being held in Paris from July 26-Aug 11. Over the 29 Summer Olympics that have been held, the sports have constantly changed. Millions of eyes will be turned to sports many have not heard of, but a majority of high school students will only watch sports they partake in themselves. Bellbrook High School Sophomore, Symone Costner, a … Continue reading The Olympics shed light on sports at lower levels

BHS sweeps Drone Team Nationals

By: Evi Fromm From April 22-26, all three drone teams at BHS –The Hog Flyers, Full Throttle, and The Speed Demonz — traveled to San Diego, California, to compete in the National Drones in Schools competition. Throughout the year, each team has had to develop a brand, contact sponsors, and gather all the information that the judges and anyone interested in the program could want … Continue reading BHS sweeps Drone Team Nationals

What actions does the cafeteria take to minimize food waste?

by Aly West “If I went out to any of the trash cans in the cafeteria, it would have to be apples, raisins, and any kind of fruit or vegetable being thrown away the most,” Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools food service general manager, Jennifer Hoehn said. “When the student receives their lunch, there is nothing that we can do about whether you eat it or not.” … Continue reading What actions does the cafeteria take to minimize food waste?

Teachers share their favorite past senior pranks at Bellbrook High School

By: Jordan Frantz With the school year coming to a close, will a senior prank at Bellbrook High School be ahead of us? The students and staff are curious as to what this year’s prank will be. According to our principal, pranks can happen within guidelines. “Always check the prank with me,” principal Mr. Hann said. The pranks can’t be destructive, disruptive of classes, and … Continue reading Teachers share their favorite past senior pranks at Bellbrook High School

10 sparkling water flavors you need to try

by Aly West 48% of Americans drink at least one soda a day. Full of excess sugar and harsh chemicals going into your body, soda gives another reason to rot your teeth. Instead, have you considered trying sparkling water? Most sparkling water brands contain little to no sugar and are a much healthier choice. We have several flavors and brands to recommend. Beach Plum In … Continue reading 10 sparkling water flavors you need to try

The track team holds a place for any athlete

By: Cate Eberly This year with the number of athletes on the team exceeding 100 members, the track team is home to a diverse group of athletes. Many members see running as their main sport. Bellbrook High School sophomore Luke Henley has been a member of the track team since his 7th grade year. Beyond track, Henley is a part of other sports such as … Continue reading The track team holds a place for any athlete

Teachers explain how to prepare for and succeed on final exams

By Liv Whitlock With the closing of the school year now encroaching closer day by day, AP exams and finals are getting closer, too. It’s time for students to “lock in” and get it done in the final push of the school year.  Close to exam time there is always that heated debate, “Do exams even really matter?” considering all of the ways a student … Continue reading Teachers explain how to prepare for and succeed on final exams

Coachella returns to lower ticket sales

By Brendan Clementz Coachella just wrapped up its first weekend, with solid sets by the artists involved and some surprise performances, such as Will Smith appearing in his Men In Black suit. Some of the artists that were there included Grimes, J Balvin, Doja Cat, Hatsune Miku. The whole lineup is on their website here. This year, it seems that there were less attendees than in … Continue reading Coachella returns to lower ticket sales

How to prepare for AP tests

By: Jordan Frantz During the month of May, many students at Bellbrook High School will take one or many AP tests.  The AP tests start May 6 and end May 17 with make-up dates to follow. Though this time may be very stressful for students, the staff and students of Bellbrook High School have many tips and advice for success on these tests.  “Don’t wait … Continue reading How to prepare for AP tests