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Pro/Con: Should teachers offer extra credit opportunities?

Bexley Staff April 25, 2022

  Pro Wendy Wasserstrom Staff Reporter The high school environment can be very competitive, especially when it comes to receiving a grade in a class. High school...

Road to the rose

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

Senior Max Hartman Hartman’s prediction before the finale: A: I thought Genevieve was going to win, but I’m not sure if anyone is going to win. Q: What has your favorite part of the season been? A:...

Seeing double: twins tackle life as a dynamic duo

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

Some may wish they had a mirror image of themselves since they were born. With a twin, having the same face, laugh and interests can strengthen the bond between the pair. Growing up as a twin appears...

Only children: stuck in the spotlight, surviving solo

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

Many dream of a quiet house with all the attention on them. A simple life, where sharing and fighting with siblings is something that is never thought about. However, the question of whether being an...

Full house: the life of bunk beds, strong bonds

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

While some never have to worry about being left behind in a grocery store or at the mall, others have discovered that they are at a higher risk because of the sheer number of children their parents must...

ROC disgraces professional sports, should not partake in international events

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

Russia, a country that has become synonymous with controversy, is notorious in the sports world for cheating and corruption. Although Russia’s name and flag are prohibited at the Olympics due to continuous...

Junior sprinter looks to build on previous accomplishments

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

The runner steps into the blocks. His nerves settle and his breath begins to steady. He begins to drown out the cheers and chatter despite the pressure of the situation. He has made it all the way to...

Mental health resources essential to student welfare

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

From kindergarten to college, students of all ages experience different levels and forms of stress. Whether academic or social, experiencing stress can negatively affect students' grades, and providing...

New academic integrity policy in development

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

Changes to the district’s academic integrity policy are being proposed by Student Council and the administration in hopes of altering the consequences for academic dishonesty at the high school. Members...

Art auction held by Bexley Minority Parent Alliance to raise money for scholarships

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

The Bexley Minority Parent Alliance hosted an art auction at the Bexley Public Library Saturday, March 26. Art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon said the purpose of the art auction was to raise money for the...

Franklin County therapy dogs visit high school to promote mental well-being

April 18, 2022

Officers and therapy dogs from the Franklin County Therapy Dog Program visited the high school March 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to promote wellness within the school community. High school counselor...

Where dreams come true: sophomore visits Disney to explore writing, film

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

From its iconic characters to Cinderella’s castle, Disney World is considered “the place where dreams come true.” For sophomore Annabel Long, this statement has taken on a much deeper, more literal...

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