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Gridlock on the block: students struggle to find parking

Bexley Staff May 17, 2022

In Bexley, driving anywhere is within a five minute radius—except for finding a parking spot around the high school. It is a common occurrence to see students driving in loops around the school, frantically...

Senior Josh Bahar leads Garden Club in constructing a new green space 
April 30. (Photo by Wendy Wasserstrom)

Senior cultivates Garden Club for future members

May 17, 2022

Orange day-lily. Rose of Sharon. English ivy. All of these beautiful, eye-catching plants can be found adorning numerous homes throughout Bexley. However, aside from their beauty and prevalence, each...

Eighth-grader aces competition, proves to be match for no one

Bexley Staff May 17, 2022

The Bexley tennis courts are often filled with players, but they rarely compare to the skill level of current Bexley Middle School eighth-grader Amiya Bowles. According to TennisRecruiting, she is currently...

Where dreams come true: sophomore visits Disney to explore writing, film

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

From its iconic characters to Cinderella’s castle, Disney World is considered “the place where dreams come true.” For sophomore Annabel Long, this statement has taken on a much deeper, more literal...

The good, the bad and the stinky of wildlife encounters

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

On a sunny day in Bexley, many animals can be seen on the streets and are hidden in nature. People walk their dogs and squirrels scamper about. Birds chirp from their nests high up in the trees, and...

Students make rookie debuts in a new sport

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

The athlete steps on the field for the first time, noticing that everyone around them is more experienced than they are. Their nerves spike, and they feel the anxiety creeping up on them. This is the...

Johnson challenges academic status quo, programs his own path to success

Bexley Staff March 22, 2022

It’s 8:30 a.m., and while most high school seniors fill the hallways and head to their first class, senior Duncan Johnson prepares for a day of coding. Last year, Johnson began working for software...

Murals paint picture of student creativity, ideals

Bexley Staff March 22, 2022

Seniors Gwen Canfield, Conter Cornwell and Lina Ordoñez-Aguiar sit around a table in the high school library discussing the next steps in creating the latest art installation to be displayed in the...

More than students: high schoolers find their forte in music

March 22, 2022

“Do you have a passion for something in life?” Many teenagers struggle to answer that question, remaining more focused on academics, friends and family rather than pursuing an activity they genuinely...

Wednesday evenings free? Stop by the JCC

Wednesday evenings free? Stop by the JCC

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

The brisk winter months can make hanging out with friends particularly difficult. It’s too cold to go outside, and spending time with a large group of people at home can often be complicated. However,...

Montrose 'digs deep' into history, celebrates centennial

Montrose ‘digs deep’ into history, celebrates centennial

February 23, 2022

When taking a drive down Main Street in Bexley, there is one property that stands out against the quaint shops and restaurants lining the road. With its sprawling front lawn and towering sandstone columns,...

Old clothes, new business: how senior entrepreneur turned hobby into profits

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

For the average 17-year-old, it is only a dream to start their own successful business doing something they love. Senior Bennett Bartz has turned this fantasy into a reality. Bartz runs his own online...

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