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Bexley students, teachers lend helping hands for the holidays

Rachel Lybarger, Violet Smith-Beehler, and Bella Delisio December 16, 2024

Gabe Greenwood lights path for community families in need For many, a typical winter break may consist of gift-giving, enjoying delicious meals and spending quality time with family members and friends....

English teacher Jamie Hayes with
books she has read this past year.

Clock strikes 12: Lions’ resolutions for 2024 come to a close

Lilah Solove, Staff Reporter December 16, 2024

New year, new me. Many say this timeless phrase, but who will actually keep their word? Setting New Year's resolutions is a tradition many people participate in as a way to build upon a skill, break...

Art teacher Helma Groot smiles with her cake at the
high school staff’s citizenship celebration.

Helma Groot sets roots in United States with new citizenship

Zoe Geldis, Staff Reporter December 16, 2024

“Good morning, Your Honor. My name is Helma Groot.” Art teacher Helma Groot stood before the judge, microphone in hand. She and 60 others were gathered in a courtroom the morning of Nov. 13 to receive...

Courtesy of Lucile Salaun

Former foreign exchange students reflect on their time spent at Bexley

Cyrus Turner, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

It’s the first day of school. There’s chatter everywhere; friends catch up with their peers while teachers introduce themselves to new students. Deep within those conversations are the new foreign...

Senior Max Myser makes his music debut through his new album

Evie Lippman, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

A small melody, a couple of notes. Making that into something complete. A full song. Where every little detail was made with intention, and the lyrics are written from the heart. Releasing this part of...

Senior Sophia Spiess twirls on the stage during her performance of “Dancers Making Dances.”

Tutus and tests: ballet dancers’ everyday routines

Harper Dresbach November 15, 2024

Instead of going to third period carrying their notebooks, some students are going to rehearsal carrying their pointe shoes. Many students took ballet classes as kids, but for some it has become the...

English teacher Drew Eberly (Kate James)

Q&A with new Bexley staff

Davaney Prophet and Kate James October 11, 2024

Q: How has Bexley been compared to other schools you’ve worked at? English teacher Drew Eberly: "I'm impressed by students’ attendance. I'm impressed I don't see their cell phones. Those are the...

Campers return to summer “homes” in new roles as counselors

Izzy Skoog, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Many students spend their summers as campers, doing crafts, spending time outdoors or bonding with their cabinmates. However, a few have returned back to camp to become counselors. Junior Ashton...

Multilingual students emphasize the significance of language in their lives

Violet Smith-Beehler, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Language isn’t just a way to chat with friends, or a class students have to take in school. For bilingual and multilingual students, language can be a piece of culture to preserve, a means of finding...

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...

Unplugged: students navigate high school without social media

Dylan Horn April 12, 2024

An invisible connection that branches throughout the high school, social media is a platform that keeps people up to date on everything from friends’ lives to global news. Every student is subconsciously...

Mosaic adviser Maggie Biroschak works with sophomore Mya Paulsen and junior Henry Pattinson on their Capstone projects. (Photo by Owen Parsons)

Mosaic students find unorthodox learning pathways outside of classroom

Dylan Horn April 12, 2024

Mosaic adviser Maggie Biroschak works with sophomore Mya Paulsen and junior Henry Pattinson on their Capstone projects. (Photo by Owen Parsons) The structure of learning in schools hasn’t...

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