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Sophomores Emma Solomon and Coco Kaplansky model their nerd halloween costumes in Cassingham Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of Emma Solomon)

Student makes elaborate costume to match friend

Addie Dixon, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

With the help of her dad’s closet, sophomore Emma Solomon was able to create a fun and memorable Halloween costume: a nerd.  Solomon said she wanted a costume both she and her friend could easily...

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Spooky Halloween costume inspired by thrifting

Addie Dixon, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

In fourth grade, junior Peri Lichenstiger wore an intricate and spooky “Corpse Bride” Halloween costume that she spent over a month carefully crafting. Lichenstiger said the idea came to her...

Sophomore's Halloween costume reflects childhood dream

Sophomore’s Halloween costume reflects childhood dream

Bella Ey, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

When he was 4 years old, sophomore Harrison Spring decided to be a circus ringmaster for Halloween. He said the idea for a ringmaster costume came to him because at the time, he wanted to be a part...

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Grandparent inspires student’s Halloween costume

Bella Ey, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Junior Sydney Beten had a unique idea for her first-grade Halloween costume: a grandma.  Beten explained she initially got the idea to dress as a grandma from her own grandmother, who wanted Beten...

Senior send-off: advice from the Class of 2025

Miranda LaBine and Lilah Solove May 15, 2025

“It’s important to not be afraid of what people will think of you. Just be yourself, and people will like you for who you are.” - Gabbie Theile   “Take advantage of resources like...

Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts

Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts

Rachel Lybarger and Max Beeler April 17, 2025

English teacher Todd Phllips Q: What is your favorite podcast? A: “Revisionist History.” Q: What is it about? A: It is by Malcolm Gladwell, and the episodes go back in history and revisit...

Haircut horrors: Bexley’s most butchered chops

Haircut horrors: Bexley’s most butchered chops

Davaney Prophet and Zoe Geldis March 13, 2025

Junior Curie Sarkar styles with self-cut bangs and bob As a middle schooler, you’re trying to find yourself, which might lead to a new look. So, when it comes to haircuts, is it smart to experiment...

‘I’d like to thank’… Bexley picks the Oscars

Harper Dresbach, Max Beeler and Bree Dixon February 13, 2025

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked” - 62% “She’s iconic. She carries herself with grace and puts so much into her work. I don’t even have words to describe her. Everything...

Seeking a relaxing escape at Columbus’ best exam studying spots

Davaney Prophet and Max Beeler December 16, 2024

Starbucks crowd creates poor study space Starbucks, known for their iconic brand name and popular holiday menu, is the largest coffee chain in the US, but how does its study atmosphere compare? When...

Intervention specialist Jon Robertson and his family celebrate their Thanksgiving football game. (Courtesy of Jon Robertson)

Thanksgiving gets spiced up with imaginative turkey day traditions

Violet Smith-Beehler and Cory Phillips November 15, 2024

Senior Abigail Waterman swaps forks for chopsticks, picking up new Thanksgiving customs By Violet Smith-Beehler / Staff Reporte r Instead of gravy, soy sauce is out on senior Abigail Waterman’s...

Concert culture: students and staff share highs and lows of live music

Concert culture: students and staff share highs and lows of live music

Bree Dixon and Amelia Talbott March 12, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Reese McClellan) By Bree Dixon and Amelia Talbott / Staff Reporters Senior Reese McClellan Senior Reese McClellan has attended 14 concerts throughout her life,...

Bexley students and faculty show off their hard-earned collections

Bexley students and faculty show off their hard-earned collections

Zach Goldsand and Zach Topolosky February 13, 2024

By Zach Goldsand and Zach Topolosky / Staff Reporters Social studies teacher David O'Reilly with his watch collection. (Photo by Zach Goldsand) Social studies teacher David O'Reilly From...

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