By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner March 17, 2022 Elizabeth Jane Cochran, more commonly known by her pen name, Nellie Bly, was a journalist, charity worker, and inventor. She is well-known for taking a trip around the world in 72 days and for the way that she shaped the concept of investigative journalism. Bly wasContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Nellie Bly”
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It’s Bracket Time!
By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario March 15, 2022 College basketball fans, the NCAA tournament is finally here. With 63 games to be played, there is a lot to look forward to and so much that can happen. This is why it is called March Madness, right? Here are the top four seedsContinue reading “It’s Bracket Time! “
Matilda Recap
By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong March 15, 2022 As the curtains opened on Thursday, March 10, the cast, pit band, and crew dazzled the audience with outstanding performances through closing night. “Seeing all of the parts come together on opening night was truly an amazing and exciting feeling,” exclaimed Kimberly Cipriani (Play Director). Reviews fromContinue reading “Matilda Recap”
Women’s History Month: Frances Harper
By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner March 10, 2022 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was an activist as a suffragist and abolitionist, along with being a poet, teacher, public speaker, and writer. She was one of the first African American women able to get her literature published in The United States of America. Harper was bornContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Frances Harper”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Marquis
*Intervention Specialist* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak March 10, 2022 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Suzy Marquis! Mrs. Marquis is an Intervention Specialist here at the Brooklyn City Schools and has been teaching for 26 years. She is well-known for making a positive impact in the lives of her students withContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Marquis”
Here’s What’s Happening, BHS
By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong March 8, 2022 With prom only months away, Brooklyn High School has begun their annual Malley’s chocolate fundraiser. This fundraiser gives students the opportunity to lower the cost of their prom ticket, deducting $10 for each box sold. Apart from prom, BHS is also hosting a Red Cross bloodContinue reading “Here’s What’s Happening, BHS”
Young Finishes Third
By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario March 8, 2022 This past Saturday, BHS junior Jenna Young traveled to the Spire Sports Complex in Geneva, Ohio, to participate in the OATCCC State High School Indoor Track Meet for the Division II and III high jump competition. This entire Winter, Young balanced varsity basketball andContinue reading “Young Finishes Third”
Preview: Women’s History Month
By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner March 3, 2022 As of March 1, 2022, Women’s History Month began. The theme for this year is “Women who provide healing and promote hope”. This theme is meant to recognize how women have contributed throughout the world as caretakers, particularly in the medical field as nursing tends toContinue reading “Preview: Women’s History Month”
Hurricanes Out!
By: Tyler Elzholz, Jaiden Basinger, and Jose Nazario March 1, 2022 Last Friday, the boys basketball team traveled to Columbia High School for an OHSAA sectional final battle with former MAC-8 and PAC foe, the host Raiders. Tip-off began at 7:00 p.m. with the gym packed full of fans representing both schools. It was aContinue reading “Hurricanes Out!”
Musical Preview: Matilda
By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong March 1, 2022 The wait is over! The cast, pit band, and crew for the musical Matilda have worked tirelessly since November to put on an outstanding show when the curtains open next week on Thursday, March 10. “I can’t wait for everyone to see the final product,” exclaimedContinue reading “Musical Preview: Matilda”
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Ethridge
*Attendance Secretary* By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak February 24, 2022 Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Linda Ethridge! Mrs. Ethridge is the Attendance Secretary for the Brooklyn City School District and has been working in the district for 15 years. Prior to her role as attendance secretary, she worked as a substituteContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Ethridge “
Black History Month: Alvin Ailey
By: Laila Schwin and Valery Warner February 24, 2022 Alvin Ailey is known for being a choreographer, dancer, and director for various dance companies and later for founding his own dance company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). His theater (and later the Ailey School) were created with the focus of highlighting black dancersContinue reading “Black History Month: Alvin Ailey”
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 