The End of an Era

The End of an Era

After serving as a vital link between the cities of  Weirton and Steubenville for nearly 80 years, the Fort Steuben Bridge was brought down in a blaze of glory at 7:15 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The bridge was deemed structurally deficient in... Read more »

February 22, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Almost, Maine

Do you have a fever for winter weather?  Well, Brooke High School’s Theater II class has the prescription, and it is their performance of the winter-based romantic comedy Almost, Maine by John Cariani, which will be performed March 1st –... Read more »

February 21, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life, Top Stories

Bruins Celebrate Lee West Against Steubenville

Bruins Celebrate Lee West Against Steubenville

Written by Joshua Yost, Sports Journalist

The Bruins fought hard in a game dedicated to the life of Lee West and to the seniors on the night of their final home game. Lee West was a freshman at Steubenville High School and died in a fire on January 31. He is sorely missed, and in the game with... Read more »

February 14, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports, Top Stories

Being Human

Being Human

Written by Michelle Woodstuff, Author

     On January 16th, 2012, Being Human, a series on Syfy, started its second season.  The basic plot of the series is about a ghost, a werewolf, and a vampire living together as roomates.  The ghost’s name is Sally.  She was killed by her... Read more »

February 14, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Culture, Top Stories

Ohio Valley Unites as Tragedies Strike

Written by Brice Hickey and Kameron Miller, Journalists

The Ohio Valley has been struck with tragedies recently as two local athletes have been involved in terrible accidents.  Justin Cummings, a 15 year old student from Indian Creek High School, was involved in a car accident on January 15.  “He was fully... Read more »

February 14, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under News, Top Stories

In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory

In the early evening hours of January 31, 2012, Lee West, a freshman at Steubenville High School, was tragically killed in a fire at his family’s home on Virginia Avenue. The entire Ohio Valley community has rallied support for the West family,... Read more »

February 7, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Top Stories

The Bruin Store

Written by Michelle Woodstuff and Lindsey Willis, Authors

   As many Brooke High School students know, the Bruin Store is back in business. In the early 1970s and 1980s, students had the opportunity shop at the Bruin Store for supplies and snacks. Back then, students could purchase soda and chips; today,... Read more »

February 6, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life, Top Stories

Madrigal’s Fundraiser Concert For Rome

Madrigal’s Fundraiser Concert For Rome

Written by Kameron Miller, Journalist

On Thursday, February 2, the Madrigal Choir arranged a benefit concert to support their trip to Rome this June.  The choir planned for several bands to play, including White Nail, Chaos Killed, and Go Home Rocketmen.  Unfortunately, though, Chaos Killed... Read more »

February 6, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life, Top Stories

Lady Bruins in Action

Written by Brice Hickey, Sports Journalist

In this past week, the Lady Bruin basketball team took on two tough Morgantown teams.  They faced University on Tuesday and Morgantown on Thursday. Brooke was the home team on Tuesday, hosting University High School.  The Bruins had a slow start, trailing... Read more »

February 6, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports, Top Stories

Every End has a New Beginning…

Every End has a New Beginning…

Written by Kelsie Felton

For seniors, class colors, song, motto, and flower are a very important feature to conclude their high school career.  They’re important because it gives the graduates something to look back on and reminisce on the good time that they’ve had. The... Read more »

January 30, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Green and Gold, News, Student Life, Top Stories