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New superintendent overcomes adversity, seeks connection with community

October 6, 2021

At the beginning of each school year, the hallways overflow with new faces. New students and teachers alike are eagerly welcomed into the school community. This year, however, one new face in particular...

High school recovers from vandalism in bathrooms

October 5, 2021

Acts of vandalism in the school bathrooms occurred from Tuesday, Sept. 14 through Monday, Sept. 20. The defacing acts in the bathroom are known as “Devious Licks” which, according to Kristen Mei Chase...

Students experience senior-only prom

May 27, 2021

Margaret Zirwas Staff Reporter Students dance maskless and shoulder to shoulder in the center of a ballroom as “Cupid Shuffle” blares from the speakers. While this may sound like a scene from 2019,...

School punishes creators of senior girls chart, offers support to students

May 24, 2021

The administration took action to punish the creators of a list ranking senior girls based on appearance and offered support to students through meetings and a speaker following an investigation of the...

Graphic by Colin Ryan

Student manages difficulties of epilepsy

May 24, 2021

For many kids, the summer camp experience is defined by spending hours under the sun, swimming, kayaking or partaking in other enjoyable activities. However, for senior Kate Sullivan, that fun experience...

Graphic by Colin Ryan

Diabetes creates daily challenges for students

May 24, 2021

The pancreas: a small, seemingly benign organ located in the stomach. Many will not pay this vital structure much attention unless forced to fill out a sheet labeling organs in a class. Others might...

Two sharks are dangling above the water after being caught and killed by fishermen. (Fair use from Vancouver Is Awesome)

‘Seaspiracy’ uncovers dark secrets of marine industry

May 21, 2021

To expose the lesser known evils of human activity that impact marine ecosystems, British filmmaker Ali Tabrizi set out on a journey and created a revealing documentary: “Seaspiracy.” The central...

Royal family proves to be outdated concept with no modern relevance

May 21, 2021

With many stories being published about former duchess Meghan Markle’s experience at Buckingham Palace and more recently Prince Philip's death, people around the world have come to question the relevance...

Students enthusiastic to get COVID-19 vaccine

May 21, 2021

Students 16 and older excitedly rushed to book their appointments with hopes of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible and wishes of a normal summer. Junior Liam Avelluto said he received...

Cheer team wins states for second year in a row, adjusts to new form of competition

May 21, 2021

The cheer team placed first in their virtual state competition Sunday, Feb. 21 after winning their first state championship last year. Head cheer coach Brooke Wojcik said that they had much less time...

Sophomore Josiah Old steps up to bat at the boys baseball game April 26th. (Photo by Henry Brandt)

Baseball team bests Grandview Heights 18-6

May 21, 2021

The boys baseball team beat Grandview Heights 18-6 in a home game at Clowson Field Monday, April 26. Junior Ryan Bernstein pitched three innings and the entire lineup had a strong performance at the...

Eli Weinstock stands with his family at his Bexley High School graduation in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Cohn)

District remembers former student with new scholarship

May 20, 2021

“He had this aura that drew people in,” said science teacher Josh Butcher of 2019 graduate Eli Weinstock.  Weinstock passed away unexpectedly in March at his home in Washington, D.C. where he attended...

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