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Pro/Con: Should the U.S. have a national high-speed rail system?

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

Pro   Mitchell Giller Staff Reporter Whatever happened to the train? In the last 50 years, the U.S. has become a culture dominated by cars and airplanes, but now...

Pro/Con: Should celebrities engage in political activism?

Bexley Staff October 6, 2021

Pro Olivia Lybarger Staff Reporter Because of their fame, status and fan base, celebrities have a unique ability to reach and influence large numbers of people, bring to light...

New tea shop offers wide variety, pleasant atmosphere

New tea shop offers wide variety, pleasant atmosphere

Bexley Staff October 5, 2021

First Corner Bubble Tea offers tasty and trendy teas, and the venue is a welcoming atmosphere. First Corner recently opened on East Main Street and has received a lot of attention from the Bexley community....

‘Shang-Chi’ impresses through strong characters, acting

Bexley Staff October 5, 2021

  Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” proves that even through a pandemic, Marvel still has the ability to make blockbuster movies, with audiences creating new theories about...

Ohio House bill ignores history, censors important issues

Bexley Staff October 5, 2021

  Ohio House Bill 327 would restrict schools and provide guidelines on what and how they can teach about race and sex. The bill has caused controversy and debate regarding if and how race should...

Texas abortion bill creates impossible situations for women

Bexley Staff October 5, 2021

  Bodily autonomy is a natural and inalienable right--or so most people thought. Texas’ new abortion laws, which commenced Sept. 1, are the most restrictive in the nation with regards to access...

‘Donda’ lacks eccentricity of earlier Kanye West projects

Bexley Staff October 5, 2021

  Kanye West, one of the most decorated artists of all time with over 270 awards, has released his newest piece of work “Donda.” However, unlike most of his other work, Donda lacks the eccentricity...

School administration has ineffective response to senior girls list

Bexley Torch May 24, 2021

The recent sharing of a “list” ranking senior girls based on appearance via social media garnered large outcry and debate from both the students and the community. In response, the administration held...

Two sharks are dangling above the water after being caught and killed by fishermen. (Fair use from Vancouver Is Awesome)

‘Seaspiracy’ uncovers dark secrets of marine industry

May 21, 2021

To expose the lesser known evils of human activity that impact marine ecosystems, British filmmaker Ali Tabrizi set out on a journey and created a revealing documentary: “Seaspiracy.” The central...

Royal family proves to be outdated concept with no modern relevance

May 21, 2021

With many stories being published about former duchess Meghan Markle’s experience at Buckingham Palace and more recently Prince Philip's death, people around the world have come to question the relevance...

Bucky (Sebastian Stan) glares angrily at Sam (Anthony Mackie) after a fight. (Fair use from The Indian Express)

‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ attempts to tackle race, mental health with poise but falls short

May 20, 2021

Disney Plus’ second Marvel show “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is full of action, excitement and character development that culminates in an entertaining and enjoyable show that is one of the...

Pro/Con: Should vaccinated people have more privileges than non-vaccinated people?

Bexley Torch May 20, 2021

Pro Genevieve LaBine Staff Reporter After over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines are in rapid production and being distributed across the globe. As vaccines become more...

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