The high school is welcoming three new varsity head coaches for the baseball, girls tennis and football teams starting this spring and next fall. Bexley alumni Brett Counts will coach the baseball team, middle school teacher Heath Goolsby will head the girls tennis team, and Mike Kerr will coach the football team. Counts graduated from […]
Bexley Staff
Boys lacrosse coach sets standards for program to accomplish goals
As the stadium lights shine on the turf on a cold, rainy spring night, the high school boys lacrosse team trains in the hopes of solidifying itself as a historic Bexley program. Entering his third season, head coach Mike Bassani said his goals start with raising the expectations for the team as well as making […]
The good, the bad and the stinky of wildlife encounters
On a sunny day in Bexley, many animals can be seen on the streets and are hidden in nature. People walk their dogs and squirrels scamper about. Birds chirp from their nests high up in the trees, and at Jeffrey Mansion there may even be deer roaming the forest. Although not lions, tigers or bears, […]
Students make rookie debuts in a new sport
The athlete steps on the field for the first time, noticing that everyone around them is more experienced than they are. Their nerves spike, and they feel the anxiety creeping up on them. This is the experience some athletes at the high school face when they join a sport for the very first time. Junior […]
Season 2 of ‘Euphoria’ delves into controversy, emotional performances
After much anticipation, the long-awaited Season 2 of “Euphoria” was finally released Jan. 9. The show meets its high expectations following a well-received first season, seamlessly portraying Rue Bennett’s (Zendaya) struggles with addiction while including various controversial subplots. However, the show lacks a coherent plot structure at times. Although chaotic, Season 2 has amazing cinematography, […]
The U.S. should leave the Electoral College in the past
The Electoral College is the system the United States has used to elect its president since it was established in 1788. However, as time has gone on, the United States has outgrown this archaic system, as it is not democratic and does not accurately represent the population’s interests. When a candidate can win the popular […]
Kanye documentary showcases unique backstory of the rapper’s success
“Jeen-Yuhs” is a three-part documentary on Netflix revealing behind-the-scenes moments of rapper Kanye West’s early life and career while capturing his growth as an artist. “Jeen-Yuhs” offers both fans of West and those who know nothing about him interesting insights into his life and successes. The documentary sets up an easy-to-follow chronological story, covering West’s […]
‘The Batman’ provides thrilling plot, intricate character development
The film draws the audience into a thrilling and mysterious plotline from the first scene, featuring the main villain, the Riddler (Paul Dano), going after his first victim. The movie begins with this clear view through a scope lens into the home of a presumably corrupt politician. The setting feels sinister due to the room’s […]
Thurmanator challenge: so much burger, so little time
There it sat: two three-quarter pound slabs of ground beef, bacon, ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickle, banana peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella, American cheese and a handful of fries. As I took my seat in the dimly lit Thurman Cafe, the world-renowned Thurmanator that sat in front of me taunted not only my stomach, but […]
Mucho Macho challenge: fight against spice
As I walked into Cazuelas Mexican Cantina, I was greeted by the photos of people on the wall of fame who completed the extra spicy Mucho Macho Burrito challenge. It wasn’t the 12 inches of rice, refried beans and steak that scared me, but it was the super-hot habanero sauce that made me consider a […]
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