The Torch

The Student News Site of Bexley High School
Best-selling author shares story at Bexley
May 15, 2025
Seniors commit to pursuing degrees in the arts
Seniors commit to pursuing degrees in the arts
May 15, 2025
Junior Vivienne Frank performs at the GSA fundraising block party Saturday, May 3.
Gay-Straight Alliance Club hosts community block party as fundraiser
May 15, 2025
Global Scholars students impact community with action projects
May 15, 2025
Math teacher Mark Hayman prepares students for an Honors Precalculus quiz in his fifth period class Monday, May 5th.
Hayman named Educator of the Year following 34 years at Bexley
May 15, 2025
Pro/Con: Will the switch to online AP exams benefit students?
May 15, 2025
Editorial: Humanities education still important in STEM-oriented world
Editorial: Humanities education still important in STEM-oriented world
May 15, 2025
Trump administration leading America to frightening future
May 15, 2025
Springle Jangle combines both salty and sweet. (Rachel Lybarger)
Spring has truly sprung at Trader Joe’s with new seasonal items
May 15, 2025
Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) share a sweet moment while performing the showstopping closing number of the trilogy’s final installment “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” (Fair use Disney+)
Rewatch Review: Which ‘High School Musical’ film is the most ‘Fabulous’?
May 15, 2025
Solving for XX: the gender variable in academics, student culture
May 15, 2025
U.S. 3rd-8th grade test scores 2018-2023 (New York Times).
COVID-19 impacts test scores, relationships between students
April 17, 2025
Time U.S. families spent at home 2016-2023 (New York Times).
Students’ relationships with friends, family affected by COVID-19 pandemic
April 17, 2025
Teachers, parents influenced by teenage environments
Teachers, parents influenced by teenage environments
March 13, 2025
Students challenge generational stereotypes
March 13, 2025
Beyond the bubble sheets: teachers get creative post-AP exams
May 15, 2025
Senior Kyra Duffee, sixth from left, stands with her group from a Naval Academy summer seminar.
Enlisted: students pursue careers for country
May 15, 2025
Former student Tess Hoch, science teacher Nikki Hoch and sophomore Tallulah Hoch spend time together on vacation.
School a second home for mothers, daughters
May 15, 2025
Senior Theo Croffoot-Suede admires a hillside view of the historic Greek city of Athens.
Students, faculty explore Greece over break
April 17, 2025
Life in the bike lane: students navigate being unlicensed
April 17, 2025
Seniors pursue athletics, academics at the next level
May 15, 2025
Student-athletes commit to compete at Division l level
May 15, 2025
Senior Reed Solar drives past a defender in an overtime game against Bishop Watterson March 28 at home.
Boys lacrosse seniors provide depth through experience
April 30, 2025
High stakes fandom: underage students gamble on sport games
April 17, 2025
Pro/Con: Is technology necessary for sports to make games more fair?
April 17, 2025
Senior send-off: advice from the Class of 2025
May 15, 2025
Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts
Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts
April 17, 2025
Haircut horrors: Bexley’s most butchered chops
Haircut horrors: Bexley’s most butchered chops
March 13, 2025
‘I’d like to thank’… Bexley picks the Oscars
February 13, 2025
Seeking a relaxing escape at Columbus’ best exam studying spots
December 16, 2024

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Rachel Lybarger

Rachel Lybarger, Opinion Editor

Rachel Lybarger is a senior at Bexley High School and an Opinion Editor for The Torch. Outside of Torch, she participates in Link Crew and Student Council.
All content by Rachel Lybarger
Springle Jangle combines both salty and sweet. (Rachel Lybarger)

Spring has truly sprung at Trader Joe’s with new seasonal items

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2025
Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts

Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts

Rachel Lybarger and Max Beeler
April 17, 2025
Captain America (Anthony Mackie) soars above Japan in the action-packed Marvel thriller “Captain America: Brave New World.” (Fair use IMDb)

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ proves to be another Marvel success

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2025

Pro/Con: Should high school clubs be entirely student led?

Rachel Lybarger and Allison Lefkowitz
February 13, 2025

Social media use can intensify bullying, mental health issues

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2024

Bexley students, teachers lend helping hands for the holidays

Rachel Lybarger, Violet Smith-Beehler, and Bella Delisio
December 16, 2024
Members of the William McKinley High School Glee Club rehearse for their Sectional competition in the pilot episode of the series. (Fair use IMDb)

Rewatch review: ‘Glee’ lives up to its name

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Pumpkin Bagels (Rachel Lybarger)

Trader Joe’s seasonal items perfect for fall

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2024
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