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Editorial: Switch to all-in to create unnecessary risks, difficulties

Bexley Torch March 11, 2021

The Board of Education has approved Interim Superintendent Dan Good’s resolution to go all-in for the remaining weeks of school following spring break. Though the high school is introducing a handful...

High school community remembers Jeremiah Clinton

Bexley Staff March 11, 2021

Megan Diehl Co-editor Following the loss of former Bexley student Jeremiah Clinton in a shooting, students and staff at the high school have taken time to reflect on his impact on people in the Bexley...

Junior Henry Brandt dribbles towards the basket during a game against Eastmoor Academy. (Photo by Emma Magee)

Henry Brandt breaks record for three-pointers made in a boys basketball game

March 11, 2021

Junior basketball player Henry Brandt broke the record for three-pointers made in a boys basketball game by scoring nine three-pointers in a home game against Columbus Academy Friday, Feb. 12. The previous...

Senior Maddy Young works on her ball handling during a drill at basketball practice. (Photo by Emma Magee)

Maddy Young breaks record for career three-pointers

March 11, 2021

Senior girls basketball player Maddy Young broke the record for career three-pointers on Saturday, Jan. 30 in a home game against Wellington. Head basketball coach Bryce Baugh explained that the previous...

Andi Kovel works to create a glass blown piece for Netflix's "Blown Away." (Fair use from Chron)

Reality competition ‘Blown Away’ highlights unique passion

March 11, 2021

Netflix’s “Blown Away” brings light to the uncommon passion of glassblowing as 10 professional glass blowers compete. Having not watched the first season, I was pleasantly surprised by this series...

Lupin looking at the Queens Necklace. (Fair use from Bing)

Netflix show ‘Lupin’ puts audience on edge of their seats

March 11, 2021

The recently released show “Lupin” starring French movie star sensation Omar Sy is a dramatic and compelling story with a touch of humor in which the deceptive main character is sure to have the...

Boredom inspires quarantine purchasing, purging

March 10, 2021

Katie Jude  Staff Reporter  If one was to compare their schedule today with that of exactly one year ago, it is likely that the contrast would be quite severe. Last spring, many people’s...

Bexley families blend aspects of various cultures

March 10, 2021

Elliot Goldman Staff Reporter The final bell of the school day rings at 3:25, and senior Coco Gonzalez leaves class and walks to exit school with her friends, after having a typical American school day....

Senior Olivia Wilson prepares to hit the softball during training for the upcoming season. (Photo by Harley Carroll)

Softball team hopes to play safe after missed season

March 10, 2021

After missing their last season due to COVID-19, head coach Jessica Sciacca said softball team members are ready to take on the season, which started Feb. 22, with hard work and determination. Sciacca...

Underclassmen challenge themselves with rigorous class schedules

March 10, 2021

Sydney Hoffman Staff Reporter The bell rings, and freshman Annabel Long jumps up from one of her honors classes to hurry to her next class, AP World History, which is then followed by yet another honors...

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator faces modern scrutiny

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator faces modern scrutiny

March 10, 2021

If you were to ask anyone that you know whether they thought of themself as complex or simplistic, everyone would say complex. As humans, we tend to consider ourselves as deep and intricate individuals...

Students use astrology to reflect on their personalities

Students use astrology to reflect on their personalities

March 10, 2021

When people consider their personal characteristics, they don’t tend to consider how the positions of the sun, planets and stars influence them, but those who follow astrology believe the movement of...

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