Column by Joey O’Kelly
October 15, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Press On I have a confession to make – I am an addict… to the news, that is. Every day, I set my alarm for 35 minutes before I have to get up so I have enough time to read through the headlines of my Apple News app, along with the trending stories on social media. I have this overwhelming need ...
Column by Paige Twenter
October 15, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Repressed Representation Stop. Squint your eyes. Grab your remote and reverse the movie. Oh, I see it now. The minimal amount of screen time a LGBTQ+ relationship gets in a movie. Do you remember that hint in “Mamma Mia” (spoilers ahead) that Harry was gay after that weird, coded 30 second conver...
Are Students at LHS Politically Aware?
October 15, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Among the LHS student body, political ideas are hot topics in a lot of conversations. For those conversations to happen, one might assume that students are politically aware. The definition of aware from Oxford dictionary is to be “concerned and well-informed about a particular situation or devel...
Another Day Another Netflix Review
October 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion
With over 94 million people subscribed to the online streaming service ‘Netflix,’ it is no wonder why Netflix original movies are an instant hit. Especially ones that feature hunky 22-year-olds playing high school juniors. Teenage Rom-Coms are no doubt a target audience for many directors and producers...
Letter From the Editor
September 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Butterflies in your stomach? Your palms sweating? Your heart skipping a beat? Really, who came up with these crazy descriptions of stress? Stress isn’t some cliche attribute - yet it is a feeling all of us have experienced. At LHS, we’ve all - or will - feel stress. It may not be a rollercoaster/tarantula/haunted-house...
Senior Columns
Riley Kelley, Jenna Spence, Teegan Saunders, Daryl Gichui, Aaron Jones
May 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Riley Kelley: Warning - Sappy Content - University of Arkansas There is nothing that could’ve prepared me for what it feels like to sit down and write my final column for The Bell. It’s a whirlwind of emotions, from being relieved about not having to PDF pages this time around - don...
Is it Acceptable to go to Prom without a Date?
May 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The Bell staff discusses whether it is socially acceptable to attend prom alone.
At Your Fingertips
April 25, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Uncategorized
Sitting in Music Appreciation a couple weeks ago, Dr. Wrolstad mentioned the opioid epidemic and I immediately straightened up in my chair. I was intrigued by the conversation, as he began warning us of the dangers of using prescription drugs as teenagers and the damage it can do to our prefronta...
The Internet May Be The Most Dangerous Drug-Dealer Of All
April 19, 2018
Filed under Opinion
After renewing the public health emergency declaration for the opioid crisis in January (now running through April) and then signing into law the Interdict Act, President Donald Trump and Congress continue to push forward in attempting to stem the tide of the opioid epidemic. The Bipartisan Bud...
Super Superbowl
March 16, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The 52nd Super Bowl was one of the best I’ve ever seen. The Philadelphia Eagles and the referees, sorry, New England Patriots, made it one of the most enjoyable football games I’ve watched. The stats themself just show how crazy it was. The two teams totalled up for 1151 offensive yards, making...
