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Ray and Associates to assist in superintendent search

Bexley Staff February 25, 2021

The Board of Education selected the executive search business Ray and Associates, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent at their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11 following Chief Academic...

Junior Owen Tipton swims the 100 yard freestyle at the MSL meet. (Photo by Will Meyer)

Swim team perseveres amidst COVID-19 setbacks

Bexley Staff February 25, 2021

Despite the ongoing challenges associated with COVID-19, the Bexley swim team has managed to place high at meets and advance many swimmers to districts and even states.  Freshman Anja Hoy and sophomore...

Advances in contraceptives lead to improvements in women’s health

Bexley Staff February 10, 2021

While the school requires students to learn the basis of contraceptives, many remain ill-informed about the history and many uses of birth control. Birth control does play a large role in preventing unwanted...

Freshmen Christian Peters and Olivia Ramsden do work during study hall while practicing social distancing guidelines. (Photo by Zach Trabitz)

New hybrid model underway at high school

February 10, 2021

The high school has adopted a new ABAB hybrid model instead of the previous AAZBB model as the result of a Board of Education decision. Principal Kristin Robbins explained the district adopted this...

Spectators return to gymnasium as winter sports take off

February 10, 2021

After almost a month of empty bleachers and quiet games, Bexley fans have been allowed by the school to return to cheer on student-athletes at athletic events.  Bexley Board of Education member Alissha...

Joe Gardner looks as the leaves fall in New York City and reflects on the little things in life. (fair use from CNN)

New Pixar movie ‘Soul’ presents intriguing, detailed plot

February 10, 2021

Pixar’s new movie “Soul” offers an intriguing story about exploring the little things in life and features Pixar’s first Black lead. Produced by the same director as the movies “Inside Out”...

Junior Kara Kilbourne cradles the ball down the field in a lacrosse preseason practice. (Photo by Katie Jude)

New girls lacrosse coach aims to rebuild relationships, improve on last season

February 10, 2021

The girls lacrosse team is set to begin their season with a home opener against Westerville Central on Thursday, March 25 under the leadership of new head coach and Latin teacher Jackie Lund. Lund said...

Senior Leah Tadese sports the sweatshirt of her future school, Harvard University

Harvard-bound senior Leah Tadese looking forward to furthering her education

February 10, 2021

While the Ivy League may not be for everyone, senior Leah Tadese had always believed it would be a perfect place for her. Ever since she was 7 years old, Tadese knew she wanted to go to Harvard. Her...

Bexley Anti-Racism Project becomes new club at school

Bexley Staff February 10, 2021

The Bexley Anti-Racism Project has become a new club in the high school that allows students to get involved with changes coming to the school district regarding inclusivity and greater representation...

Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) pictured after stopping an attempted robbery. (Fair us from Rolling Stone)

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ lacks substance, falls short of expectations

February 10, 2021

The newest Wonder Woman movie, “Wonder Woman 1984,” was one of the most anticipated movies of 2020, and its HBO Max release made it easily accessible during the pandemic. Despite critics’ glowing...

Junior Katie Liu receiving help in the English Resource Center from Mr. Thomich. (Photo by Emma Magee)

English Resource Center now open with new director

February 10, 2021

The English Resource Center reopened for the first time this school year at the beginning of the second semester, offering both virtual and in-person options with former library aide Neal Tomich as the...

Contraceptives vital to the health and well-being of students

Bexley Staff February 4, 2021

*Editors’ Note: Names have been changed to protect the sources’ anonymity. Student Gracie Ward* sat in the passenger seat of her mom’s car and watched the highway pass with unease. She was on the...

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