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Bella S. ’26, ‘Tangy Today Producer / Online Editor-in-chief / Beacon PR Manager

Meet the Editor

Bella is a senior and the editor-in-chief of the Online BeaconShe is also the host and producer of The Senior Edition, a podcast that follows Bella and her BFF, Sam, through their senior year. She is the producer of the sports podcast “Friday Night Lights.” She is also a co-exclusive producer for ‘Tangy Today and publicity head for the Beacon Print. You can read her column, Nerd Out, monthly in the Beacon along with a corrosding podcast about nerdy topics that she loves. She has won multiple awards throughout her journalism career. Taking home two superior awards and numerous honorable mentions and excellences.

Bella is the student body president and an actress in theater. She plans on studying broadcast and news information. She hopes to become a news producer in New England after graduating from college. 

Fun Facts!

Hobbies – Reading, watching a superhero movie, or hanging out with her dog.

Go-To Snack – Cheez-its and an energy drink. 

Favorite Movie – “Superman (2025)” and “Mamma Mia!”

Favorite Artist – Lizzy McAlpine, Benson Boone, and Renee Rapp

Character she relates to – Louis Lane

 

I’m as human as anyone. I love, I get scared. I wake up every morning and despite not knowing what to do, I put one foot in front of the other and I try to make the best choices I can. I screw up all the time, but that is being human. And that’s my greatest strength                    – Superman

All content by Bella S. ’26
"Clue" leads practice one of their bits.

Theatre rehearses “CLUE”

Bella S. ’26, Writer October 7, 2025

"CLUE: Onstage" will be performed by the OHS theater troop on Oct. 9, Oct. 11, and Oct. 12. The show features loud gasps, comedic moments, and the perfect who-done-it mystery. The cast and crew spend...

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Allegra C., Writer September 6, 2025

Letter From The Editor - Summer 2025

Letter From The Editor – Summer 2025

Bella S. ’26, Writer August 1, 2025

Dear Readers, Welcome to our new monthly newsletter published on the Online Beacon website. Our goal is to keep readers informed on journalism and how to support our programs.  Over the last couple...

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Back to school season arrives

Bella S. ’26, Writer July 27, 2025
Olentangy heads back to school on Aug 20. With school on the minds of students and parents, here are the dates, information and events ‘Tangy members need to know. 
Co-Producer, Bella S. ‘26 sits with Lincoln Van Daele ‘27 for a live interview. Starr interviewed five students about sports, theatre and photography.

Broadcast students hosted six-hour livestream

Bella S. ’26, Writer April 25, 2025

The school’s broadcast class, also known as ‘Tangy Today, live streamed for six hours to raise money for the program. With over a thousand raised, the team was excited and proud of the show. One of...

Journalism students pose with Jax, a service dog for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Students are headed to dinner after their field trip at CBJ, then they head to watch the Dallas Stars and Blue Jackets play.

Journalism receives accolades at Ohio Scholastic Media Awards

Bella S. ’26, Writer April 24, 2025

Main Campus Media has had an impressive year. From the Yearbook’s win of All-Ohio and Broadcasting’s six-hour livestream, this school year has been one for the books. And for all of their work, journalism...

The whole cast sits for the wedding, as a dramatic moment happens. The set stays gently lit with blues and white, chosen by lighting crew head Logan Wolford.

[Photo] “Mamma Mia!” gets brought to life by set design

Bella S. ’26, Writer/Photographer April 21, 2025

The whole cast sits for the wedding, as a dramatic moment happens. The set stays gently lit with blues and white, chosen by lighting crew head Logan Wolford.

Grace Nelson shows balances in daily life

Grace Nelson shows balances in daily life

Bella S. ’26, Writer March 17, 2025

Senior Grace Nelson is a marketing genius, and she is only in high school. With multiple DECA awards and being a manager of social medias, Nelson has a history of excellence in advertising.  “I started...

2024 films are honored at the 97th Oscars

2024 films are honored at the 97th Oscars

Bella S. ’26, Writer March 9, 2025

On March 2, Hollywood’s biggest stars sat in the Dolby Theatre to witness the 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. From actors to costume designers, all were honored at the show hosted by former...

Number 44: A full circle moment

Number 44: A full circle moment

Bella S. ’26, Writer March 7, 2025

Boys Basketball team manager, Noah “Sully” Sullivan became a school sensation after he scored from the three-point line on Senior Night. Even though he is not a player, the team had Sullivan jump in...

Captain America: a new Marvel disaster

Captain America: a new Marvel disaster

Bella S. ’26, Writer February 27, 2025

On Feb. 14, Marvel released its newest flop, Captain America: A Brave New World. After the original Captain America’s scored 90% on Rotten Tomato, this film scored a 50%. With trash CGI and a terrible...

Gymnastics poses after the OCC Division meet. The team celebrates their win and looks forward to districts.

Gymnastics flip their way to OCC’s Division Champs

Bella S. ’26, Writer February 19, 2025

On Feb. 8, the Gymnastics team became the 2025 OCC’s Cardinal division champs. They scored a season high of 141.625 and dominated the top five placements. Senior Aubree Norbuta placed fourth on vault,...

The She-notes perform “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. Dressed brightly in pink and gold, the girls receive applause from the crowd.

Show choirs boogie their way to runner-up

Bella S. ’26, Writer February 4, 2025

The Keynotes and She-notes have started their competition season for 2025. The Keynotes went from being awarded sixth place to first runner-up in the large mixed group category, and the She-notes went...

Trump signs new executive orders: immigration

Trump signs new executive orders: immigration

Bella S. ’26, Writer February 3, 2025

On Jan. 20, former President Donald Trump was re-sworn into office, alongside Vice President JD Vance. While only being in office for a few days, Trump has already signed major bills which affect millions...

Project Pan sweeps TikTok

[Video] Project Pan sweeps TikTok

Bella S. ’26, Writer/Producer January 30, 2025

As we move into 2025, new trends appear in the algorithm. The new one to consume us is Project Pan. The goal of this trend is to use all of your products before purchases of new products. While this trend...

“Wicked” defies expectations

“Wicked” defies expectations

Bella S. ’26, Writer December 12, 2024

Over two decades after the Broadway musical “Wicked” opened, director Jon M. Chu released “Wicked” the movie. With a star-studded cast and famous director people had high expectations of the movie,...

We’re entertained: “Gladiator II” surprises viewers

We’re entertained: “Gladiator II” surprises viewers

Bella S. ’26, Writer December 9, 2024

In November 2024, 24 years after the release of “Gladiator,” “Gladiator II” hit the big screen and showcased its gore, drama and beautiful cinematography. As an avid moviegoer, I have become aware...

Ella Johnson poses for her senior photos.

Ella Johnson encourages others with artistic ability

Bella S. ’26, Writer December 8, 2024

Three times a year students see posters litter the school with a goal to promote the Theater shows. For the past four years it has been done by senior Ella Johnson. Known for her artistic ability, Johnson...

Player Daniel Stephens practices in the preseason. Stephens and his teammates' energy was high in hopes for a fantastic season.

Daniel Stephens: the epitome of a student athlete

Bella S. ’26, Writer December 1, 2024

No. 97 on the Braves Football team is known for his big size and for his even bigger heart. Junior Daniel Stephens has helped lead his team to many victories on and off the field. He has been ranked as...

Taylor Worthington inspires student body

Taylor Worthington inspires student body

Bella S. ’26, Writer November 13, 2024

Taylor Worthington is a senior high school student with a love for her community. Known for being the most decked out for spirit weeks and always ready to give a hand, Worthington helps make the OHS community...

State and district-wide bans limit students

State and district-wide bans limit students

Bella S. ’26, Writer November 4, 2024

At the start of the year, students were hit with the rule of phone jails, which forced them to separate from their personal property. But now Ohio has come after our education. As of Oct. 24, 2024, multiple...

Gypsy Rose and the love of drama

Gypsy Rose and the love of drama

Bella S. ’26, Writer October 29, 2024

From a criminal to an icon, to a nobody, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was freed on parole on Dec. 28, 2023. After being charged with second-degree murder of her mother, Blanchard was in prison for over a decade...

“Puffs” take the stage this October

“Puffs” take the stage this October

Bella S. ’26, Writer September 30, 2024

While we move into fall, Performing Arts will start to have their concerts and performances. On October 11th, 12th, and 13th, they will perform "Puffs! Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain...

"Bachelorette" humiliates first Asian American, Jenn Tran

“Bachelorette” humiliates first Asian American, Jenn Tran

Bella S. ’26, Writer September 17, 2024

Jenn Tran was the first Asian American “Bachelorette” in the 21-year run of the show. On the finale of the “Bachelorette”, Tran was humiliated by the producers as they highlighted her failed relationship....

OHS admin and counselor dance team pose before the pep rally.  They danced to "Bye, Bye, Bye" by NSYNC.

Student Council arranges first Pep Rally of the season

Bella S. ’26, Writer September 6, 2024

Last Friday the Student Council hosted its "Kick off Pep-Rally," and brought a new atmosphere of pep rallies to Olentangy. Student Council's new adviser, Anna Gonzales, made a big splash by including lighting,...

A candlelight vigil was held outside of Nationwide Arena Wednesday night, along with a moment of silence for 13 minutes and 21 seconds, in honor of the brothers' jersey numbers.

CBJ’s Johnny Gaudreau, brother hit by drunk driver

Bella S. ’26, Writer September 6, 2024

On Thursday Aug. 29, Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were hit by a car at about 8 p.m. as the two rode their bikes in New Jersey. Both were killed due to fatal...

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