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Louise Stark is a junior at Bexley High School and a reporter on the Bexley Torch newspaper. Aside from torch she is on the girls soccer team.

Opinion

Reintroducing standardized test score requirements for college applicants creates inequality

As college applications for juniors loom, students are facing the decision of whether they will submit their SAT or ACT scores. After COVID-19 forced colleges to make submitting standardized test scores optional, some are reintroducing the requirement for the 2024-25 admissions cycle.  Colleges became test optional during the pandemic  because students were unable to get […]

News

Student Council ends Charity Month with assembly

Student Council’s Charity Month concluded with an assembly Friday, March 1, raising over $700 for Charity Newsies. Charity Month project manager and senior Jonah Young said he felt it was important to highlight the work Charity Newsies does. “The charity was founded locally,” Young said. “They mainly focus on helping children in Columbus with less […]

In-Depth

House Bill 68 sparks community discussion regarding transgender student athletes, gender-affirming care

Read more about Bexley’s LGBTQ+ community here and here. A recently passed Ohio law is the newest example of rising anti-transgender legislation, which community members believe could have long-lasting effects on Bexley families and the community as a whole.  According to the Ohio Capital Journal, House Bill 68 was proposed in an attempt to exclude […]

Opinion

Musical adaptation of ‘Mean Girls’ falls short despite attempt at modern refresh

From the ongoing stereotypes to relatable conflicts, the 2004 cult classic “Mean Girls” captures the pressure teenagers often feel to fit in. However, the allegedly improved remake is tiresome and disappointing.  The original movie is comical and worthwhile for all ages. The movie is quotable, and many know the iconic lines, from “On Wednesdays we […]

Feature

Students, teachers gain new perspectives after experiencing car accidents

Glass shatters, hoods crumple and metal scrapes as the car is hit from behind: this is an experience most wish to never be involved in, but some at the high school have experienced being in a car accident. Science teacher Scott Logsdon said he has been involved in three car accidents, and the most recent […]

In-Depth

Dissecting dreams: specialists weigh in on dreams’ origins, roles, meaning

Filled with cryptic imagery, chaotic experiences and confusing undertakings, dreams often feel like a hazy reality. Because of the many unknowns in dreams, hundreds of thousands of sleep and dream studies occur annually. However, dreams remain a multi-faceted, complex subject with many uncertainties.  Psychologist and sleep specialist Dr. Stephen Billmann works with patients who typically […]

In-Depth

Lily Howes gets involved in politics, improves voting awareness with organization involvement

While some high school students may feel as though they are too young to be active in government policies, one student is already on her way to change the world.  Sophomore Lily Howes said she has been working to expand awareness to grow the Democratic Party. Howes volunteered with the High School Democrats of America, […]

News

Changes to Drexel Avenue features nearing completion

The city of Bexley has been working on making Drexel Avenue safer and slower by adding bump-outs and medians, which are supposed to be finished by the end of October.  Mayor Ben Kessler explained that the bump-outs will be used to slow traffic while also making pedestrians more visible. The hope is for it to […]