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Miniseries ‘Squid Game’ provides fast-paced plot, strong acting

Miniseries ‘Squid Game’ provides fast-paced plot, strong acting

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

“Squid Game,” the new Netflix series released Sept. 17, is a South Korean survival drama that follows the story of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who is presented with an opportunity by a mysterious...

AP classes crucial to long-term student success

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

High school can often be a stressful period in a young person’s life. Balancing academics, extracurriculars and social life all while navigating the highly competitive atmosphere of the college search...

Senior Robby Meyer practices golf at Wolfe Park. (Photo by Bennett Bloebaum)

Senior golfer qualifies for district finals, shoots a 72 to cap off final season

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

Senior golfer Robby Meyer made it to the Division 1 district final this year by shooting a 72 at sectionals. Boys golf coach Jimmy Ryan said he was impressed by his playoff performance. “He qualified...

Athletes take measures to prevent injury

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

The tearing sensation that shoots up her leg as junior Maddy Krasnow sprints down the field is a dreaded feeling she has felt before. Regret overtakes the pain when she realizes she will have to sit out...

Sports injuries create setbacks for athletes mentally, physically

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

The wind roared as junior John Westman’s parents flew down the highway, rushing him to the hospital. John was slumped over in the seat with his shoulder hanging to his side. “Here we go again,” he...

Students strive for speedy injury recovery

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

After the crack of a bone, the pop of a knee or the sprain of an ankle, an athlete's focus turns from winning a game to recovering from an injury. Whether it follows surgery or a diagnosis, recovery can...

Controversial team names long overdue for change

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

Over the past few years, we have started to rid our culture of names and traditions that have problematic backgrounds. Among these, sports team names have been criticized for racist connotations. The...

Suicide prevention program being introduced to students with hopes of improving well-being

November 17, 2021

The high school is implementing a new suicide prevention program beginning in the second semester named Hope Squad, where students in each grade will nominate peers to be intermediaries between the counseling...

Panorama Survey aims to enhance high school learning environment

November 17, 2021

Bexley High School students took the Panorama Survey in late October during their study hall periods to measure student perceptions of the school environment. Assistant Principal Craig McMillen said that...

‘WCKY’ to be first play with in-person audience since pandemic

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

The high school play “WCKY” will be staged Nov. 18-20, making it the first high school play performed in person since 2019. Theatre teacher and director of “WCKY” Rebecca Rhinehart said...

Globally-minded seniors apply to universities around the world

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

You are in an unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar faces. Your usual friends aren’t with you, and you likely won’t be going home to see your family at 3:25 p.m. After graduating from high school,...

Teachers recall their time in class, on the field as Bexley students

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

Every day, math teacher Keary Ryan walks down the third floor hallway to teach his classes, the same hallway he walked down as a student 31 years ago. When engaging in conversations with students in the...

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