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Exploring alternative medicine: students navigate legal medical marijuana use

Exploring alternative medicine: students navigate legal medical marijuana use

Bexley Staff April 18, 2024

By Henry Elmore and Harper Reinhard / Staff Reporters Students who struggle with certain chronic medical conditions try many treatments, from painkillers like Tylenol and Advil to holistic remedies...

Middle school students Tovah Fliegel and Claire Boakye help prepare the Black History Month lunch with social studies teacher Dianne Day and food services director Julianna Carvi. (Photo by Elliot Larky)

Black Student Union builds community, strives to celebrate culture

Chayce James March 12, 2024

Middle school students Tovah Fliegel and Claire Boakye help prepare the Black History Month lunch with social studies teacher Dianne Day and food services director Julianna Carvi. (Photo by Elliot Larky) In...

Influencers on the rise: students network with companies, receive brand deals

Val Yanez March 12, 2024

As many students scroll through social media, they’re swamped with influencers and content creators promoting products left and right. They wonder what it would be like to partner with brands and get...

Eli Abel showcases recitation skills at Poetry Out Loud state competition

Eli Abel showcases recitation skills at Poetry Out Loud state competition

Annabelle Mugler March 12, 2024

Senior Eli Abel performs at the state round of Poetry Out Loud at WOSU headquarters Feb. 9. (Photo courtesy of Bexleo) After months of preparation and practice, senior Eli Abel stood at the podium...

Freshman dives head first into competitive swimming lifestyle

Dylan Horn February 12, 2024

Freshman Jackson Monus prepares to dive into the pool during a practice at Columbus School for Girls. (Photo by Lulu Stark) Freshman Jackson Monus stands at the  edge of the diving board. With...

Senior Annabel Long (bottom right) performs “Chaos on Campus” with fellow castmates (clockwise from bottom left) freshman Annmarie Carleton, junior Leah Rogers and sophomore Ayden Downey. (Photo by Ruthie Gravelle)

Triple threat: Long writes, directs, acts in one-act play

Ruthie Gravelle February 9, 2024

Senior Annabel Long (bottom right) performs “Chaos on Campus” with fellow castmates (clockwise from bottom left) freshman Annmarie Carleton, junior Leah Rogers and sophomore Ayden Downey. (Photo by...

Seniors Zola Phay and Harper Phillips pose for a photo with actor Paul Wesley at a “Vampire Diaries” convention in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Harper Phillips)

A brush with fame: students starstruck by unforgettable celebrity interactions

Annabelle Mugler February 9, 2024

Spanish teacher Lisa Clepper shares a smile with “Dance Moms” stars Nia Sioux and Holly Frazier. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Clepper) For most people, the closest they will ever get to a celebrity...

Students, teachers gain new perspectives after experiencing car accidents

Lulu Stark December 18, 2023

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...

Unexpected payoff: marathon runners find community in training

Annabelle Mugler December 18, 2023

Math teacher Keary Ryan runs the 2015 Columbus Marathon. (Photo courtesy of Keary Ryan) Running the 26.2 miles of a marathon or 13.1 miles of a half marathon remains among the greatest athletic feats...

Best of both worlds: students explore career interests at Eastland-Fairfield

Best of both worlds: students explore career interests at Eastland-Fairfield

Ruthie Gravelle December 18, 2023

Senior Athan Young works in his automotive technician lab at Eastland-Fairfield. (Photo courtesy of Athan Young) As unorthodox educational opportunities become increasingly accessible for high school...

Bursting the bubble: students balance life in and out of Bexley

Annabelle Mugler November 10, 2023

Grabbing a bite after school at Chipotle or running for a late-night treat at Graeter’s with friends may seem convenient for most students, but for those who don’t live in Bexley full-time, it may...

Seniors showcase talents in performing arts outside of school

Ethan Solomon November 10, 2023

Senior Alex Dutton works the crowd as he performs a stand-up comedy set at Shadowbox Live Theater Company Oct. 20. (Photo by Ethan Solomon) While most students focus on homework and studying for tests...

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