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Pro/Con: Should school sports require trips over breaks?

Allison Lefkowitz and Emma Schiff March 13, 2025

Pro By Allison Lefkowitz / Staff Reporter School-affiliated sports teams have started to implement mandatory trips for players and coaches over school breaks. These trips...

Local media outlets serve important role in modern democracy

Ruthie Gravelle, In-Depth Editor March 13, 2025

More than half of United States counties have either one or no local news sources remaining, according to a 2023 study conducted at the Medill School of Journalism, and that number is only continuing to...

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Reality roundup: staff reporter reviews today’s popular reality TV hits

Kate James, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

‘Love Island USA’ I went into my viewing of “Love Island” with low expectations, thinking I would grow bored of a show with such a simple premise. To my surprise, I blinked once and found myself...

Captain America (Anthony Mackie) soars above Japan in the action-packed Marvel thriller “Captain America: Brave New World.” (Fair use IMDb)

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ proves to be another Marvel success

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

As I walked into the cinema to watch the newly released “Captain America: Brave New World,” I was not entirely sure what I was getting myself into. As this was my first time watching a Marvel film,...

Poses, Pedals and Pilates: Staff reporters try out the hottest new workout classes

Lilah Solove, Miranda LaBine, and Evie Lippman February 13, 2025

Hot Yoga Lilah Solove / Staff Reporter Hot yoga, a form of yoga practiced in rooms heated up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, helps detox your body, improve circulation and enhance flexibility. Recently,...

Popular Columbus breakfast spot Katalina’s opened its third location in Bexley Nov. 1.

Katalina’s offers new breakfast option in Bexley

Violet Smith-Beehler, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

As I escaped the snow and walked into Katalina’s Cafe, I was immediately met with a warm and joyful atmosphere. Two little kids in their pajamas sat eating as calm music played, the colorful walls and...

Kiara (voiced by Blue Ivy Carter) shares a sweet moment with
father Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) in the origin story of the
classic Disney film, “The Lion King.” (Fair use IMDb)

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ struggles to live up to original film

Bella Delisio, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

“Mufasa: The Lion King” recounts the story of how Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) and Scar (voiced by Kelvin Harrison Jr.) met and the journey they embarked on to lead them to Pride Rock. With many...

Attractive defendants receive more support from public, media

Emma Schiff February 13, 2025

While the Sixth Amendment gives every citizen the right to a fair trial, whether or not the appearance of a defendant has an effect on the outcome of a trial is often debated. When a defendant is good...

Editorial: Main Street apartment complex brings community benefits

Editorial: Main Street apartment complex brings community benefits

Bexley Staff February 13, 2025

The new apartment complex under construction on Main Street has created some opposition due to the potential effects it will have on Bexley and the surrounding area. Residents and business owners have...

Pro/Con: Should high school clubs be entirely student led?

Rachel Lybarger and Allison Lefkowitz February 13, 2025

Pro By Rachel Lybarger / Staff Reporter The sense of community at the high school is created by a variety of clubs students initiate, lead and participate in. According...

Staff reporters share gift items atop their 2024 holiday wish lists

Kate James, Zoe Geldis, Evie Lippman, and Cory Phillips December 16, 2024

Dyson Airwrap The only item on my wishlist this holiday season is a $600 hair tool, which, to the uninformed ear, may sound absurd. However, to those unfamiliar with the Dyson Airwrap’s magic,...

Glinda (Ariana Grande) shares a heartfelt moment with roommate Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) after performing the song “Popular” in the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical
“Wicked.”

Erivo and Grande ‘Defy Gravity’ in new movie adaptation of ‘Wicked’

Kate James December 16, 2024

As I finally sat down in the theater to watch the new film adaptation of the  Broadway musical “Wicked” on opening night, I couldn’t help but feel skeptical. Stage-to-screen versions often fail...

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