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Pontius Pilate (James McAvoy) exposes Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) as a false messiah. (Fair use IMDb)

‘The Book of Clarence’ succeeds in retelling Biblical story

Caroline Baldwin February 9, 2024

Pontius Pilate (James McAvoy) exposes Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) as a false messiah. (Fair use IMDb) Jeymes Samuel’s new movie “The Book of Clarence” beautifully modernizes a classical Biblical...

Ariana Grande entices listeners with new single

Chayce James February 9, 2024

Ariana Grande’s new single “yes, and?” has fans raving about the meaning of the song after she took a long break from music, not releasing an album for three years.  After listening to it,...

“Mean Girls” (2024) gives “The Plastics” (Bebe Wood, Reneé Rapp and Avantika Vandanapu) their own sense of style. (Fair use IMDb)

Musical adaptation of ‘Mean Girls’ falls short despite attempt at modern refresh

Lulu Stark February 9, 2024

“Mean Girls” (2024) gives “The Plastics” (Bebe Wood, Reneé Rapp and Avantika Vandanapu) their own sense of style. (Fair use IMDb) From the ongoing stereotypes to relatable conflicts, the 2004...

Public figures perpetuate misogynistic ideals through insensitive comedy

Alex Flamm February 9, 2024

On Jan. 7, the 81st Golden Globe Awards were hosted by comedian Jo Koy. Many of Koy’s jokes were directed at women. The audience did not laugh nor clap when he exclaimed that “Oppenheimer,” a 2023...

Pro/Con: Should states be able to remove candidates from the presidential ballot?

Ruthie Gravelle and Bree Dixon February 8, 2024

Pro Ruthie Gravelle / Staff Reporter It is constitutional and essential to democracy that state governments are able to remove candidates from the presidential ballot. As stated...

Editorial: Gerrymandering disconnects voters and legislation in Ohio

Bexley Staff February 7, 2024

As the Ohio state legislature passes transphobic laws while Ohio voters secure abortion rights in the state constitution, the disconnect between voters and government is clear. This gap is largely...

It’s that time of year: holiday movie season is here

It’s that time of year: holiday movie season is here

Bexley Staff December 14, 2023

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ fails to ignite holiday spirit Gracie Kay / Staff Reporter As I sat down to watch the classic 1947 movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” for the first time, I was...

Yearly ‘Die Hard’ debate rekindles during holidays

Harper Reinhard December 14, 2023

Every December, the age-old debate takes place at family dinner tables across the country. Is the movie “Die Hard” really a Christmas movie? The answer is yes: “Die Hard” fits all three criteria...

High school employment essential for student maturity, growth, independence

Sammie Ross December 14, 2023

I was 15 years old when I started to feel embarrassed asking my mom for money. If I wanted to have lunch with friends or buy a birthday gift for someone, I wanted my own means to do so. After all, my...

Is powderpuff still relevant in modern society?

Bexley Staff December 14, 2023

Pro Elliot Larky / Staff Reporter Powderpuff football is being brought back to the high school by student section leaders. A tradition in high schools across the country for over 50 years, the...

Editorial: Trade school offers cost-effective opportunities for all students

Bexley Staff December 14, 2023

Although applying to and attending college may seem like the natural choice for many high school students, trade school is an underlooked yet seemingly logical choice due to the cost, efficiency and experiential...

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ worth the watch despite runtime

Zach Goldsand November 10, 2023

“Killers of the Flower Moon” has earned $102.1 million in box offices across the globe since its debut Oct. 20. (Fair Use Apple) “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a worthy addition to Martin...

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