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Best-selling author shares story at Bexley
May 15, 2025
Seniors commit to pursuing degrees in the arts
Seniors commit to pursuing degrees in the arts
May 15, 2025
Junior Vivienne Frank performs at the GSA fundraising block party Saturday, May 3.
Gay-Straight Alliance Club hosts community block party as fundraiser
May 15, 2025
Global Scholars students impact community with action projects
May 15, 2025
Math teacher Mark Hayman prepares students for an Honors Precalculus quiz in his fifth period class Monday, May 5th.
Hayman named Educator of the Year following 34 years at Bexley
May 15, 2025
Pro/Con: Will the switch to online AP exams benefit students?
May 15, 2025
Editorial: Humanities education still important in STEM-oriented world
Editorial: Humanities education still important in STEM-oriented world
May 15, 2025
Trump administration leading America to frightening future
May 15, 2025
Springle Jangle combines both salty and sweet. (Rachel Lybarger)
Spring has truly sprung at Trader Joe’s with new seasonal items
May 15, 2025
Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) share a sweet moment while performing the showstopping closing number of the trilogy’s final installment “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” (Fair use Disney+)
Rewatch Review: Which ‘High School Musical’ film is the most ‘Fabulous’?
May 15, 2025
Solving for XX: the gender variable in academics, student culture
May 15, 2025
U.S. 3rd-8th grade test scores 2018-2023 (New York Times).
COVID-19 impacts test scores, relationships between students
April 17, 2025
Time U.S. families spent at home 2016-2023 (New York Times).
Students’ relationships with friends, family affected by COVID-19 pandemic
April 17, 2025
Students challenge generational stereotypes
March 13, 2025
1964 Bexley Graduate Same Geldis (left) stands with his baseball teammates at the high school.
High school experiences shape older generation
March 13, 2025
Beyond the bubble sheets: teachers get creative post-AP exams
May 15, 2025
Senior Kyra Duffee, sixth from left, stands with her group from a Naval Academy summer seminar.
Enlisted: students pursue careers for country
May 15, 2025
Former student Tess Hoch, science teacher Nikki Hoch and sophomore Tallulah Hoch spend time together on vacation.
School a second home for mothers, daughters
May 15, 2025
Senior Theo Croffoot-Suede admires a hillside view of the historic Greek city of Athens.
Students, faculty explore Greece over break
April 17, 2025
Life in the bike lane: students navigate being unlicensed
April 17, 2025
Seniors pursue athletics, academics at the next level
May 15, 2025
Student-athletes commit to compete at Division l level
May 15, 2025
Senior Reed Solar drives past a defender in an overtime game against Bishop Watterson March 28 at home.
Boys lacrosse seniors provide depth through experience
April 30, 2025
High stakes fandom: underage students gamble on sport games
April 17, 2025
Pro/Con: Is technology necessary for sports to make games more fair?
April 17, 2025
Senior send-off: advice from the Class of 2025
May 15, 2025
Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts
Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts
April 17, 2025
‘I’d like to thank’… Bexley picks the Oscars
February 13, 2025
Intervention specialist Jon Robertson and his family celebrate their Thanksgiving football game. (Courtesy of Jon Robertson)
Thanksgiving gets spiced up with imaginative turkey day traditions
November 15, 2024
Concert culture: students and staff share highs and lows of live music
Concert culture: students and staff share highs and lows of live music
March 12, 2024

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Seniors commit to pursuing degrees in the arts

Seniors commit to pursuing degrees in the arts

Bexley Staff
May 15, 2025
Editorial: Humanities education still important in STEM-oriented world

Editorial: Humanities education still important in STEM-oriented world

Bexley Staff
May 15, 2025
Editorial: New phone policy under development will benefit students

Editorial: New phone policy under development will benefit students

Bexley Staff
April 17, 2025
Gen Z shows harmful effects of growing up with technology

Gen Z shows harmful effects of growing up with technology

Bexley Staff
March 13, 2025
Main Street apartment complex brings community benefits

Main Street apartment complex brings community benefits

Bexley Staff
February 13, 2025
Editorial: District land purchase would benefit athletics, academics

Editorial: District land purchase would benefit athletics, academics

Bexley Staff
November 15, 2024

New football game regulations hinder student connection, community

Bexley Staff
October 11, 2024
Exploring alternative medicine: students navigate legal medical marijuana use

Exploring alternative medicine: students navigate legal medical marijuana use

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2024
Editorial: Misuse of AI impairs students' education, academic integrity

Editorial: Misuse of AI impairs students’ education, academic integrity

Bexley Staff
April 12, 2024
Concert culture: students and staff share highs and lows of live music

Concert culture: students and staff share highs and lows of live music

Bexley Staff
March 12, 2024
Spring sports preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Spring sports preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Bexley Staff
March 12, 2024
Students receive awards, recognition for exceptional artwork

Students receive awards, recognition for exceptional artwork

Bexley Staff
March 12, 2024
Editorial: Screen time persists as an issue for teenagers' mental health

Editorial: Screen time persists as an issue for teenagers’ mental health

Bexley Staff
March 7, 2024
Bexley students and faculty show off their hard-earned collections

Bexley students and faculty show off their hard-earned collections

Bexley Staff
February 13, 2024

Transfer portal creates college athletics chaos

Bexley Staff
February 13, 2024

Editorial: Gerrymandering disconnects voters and legislation in Ohio

Bexley Staff
February 7, 2024
Bexley Grammys: Students sound off about what should win at the 2024 Grammys

Bexley Grammys: Students sound off about what should win at the 2024 Grammys

Elijah Horne and Gracie Kay
December 18, 2023
Girls basketball defeats rivals Columbus Academy

Girls basketball defeats rivals Columbus Academy

Bexley Staff
December 18, 2023

Students try to make sense of mystifying dreams

Bexley Staff
December 15, 2023
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

Is powderpuff still relevant in modern society?

Bexley Staff
December 14, 2023

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

Bexley Staff
December 14, 2023

District condemns hatred amid antisemitism concerns

Bexley Staff
November 14, 2023

Bexley’s viral sensations: students, faculty participate in trends, show off talents

Bexley Staff
November 13, 2023

Gender divide in STEM creates barriers for women to succeed

Bexley Staff
November 10, 2023

Ohio Issues 1 and 2 highlight impactful November election

Bexley Staff
October 26, 2023

Should school administration keep locks on bathrooms?

Bexley Staff
October 24, 2023

Distance, devotion and doubt: life at long distance

Bexley Staff
February 15, 2023

College advisers give privileged advantage in college process

Bexley Staff
February 15, 2023

Pro/Con: Should administration respond to complaints with censorship?

Bexley Staff
February 14, 2023

Community mourns loss of Kelvin Talley

Bexley Staff
February 9, 2023

Overwatch 2 surpasses expectations and reignites the games popularity

Bexley Staff
November 17, 2022

Teachers unions should remain protected

Bexley Staff
November 15, 2022

Pro/Con: To what extent is the media app BeReal real?

Bexley Staff
November 14, 2022

Social-Emotional Learning Program implemented to help transition to high school

Bexley Staff
September 27, 2022

Pro/Con: Should there only be one homecoming monarch?

Bexley Staff
September 27, 2022

Summer Calendar

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

Florida law discriminates, harms LGBTQ+ students

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

Gridlock on the block: students struggle to find parking

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

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

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

Marijuana: usage, effects and repercussions

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

Selecting roommate diminishes college experience

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022
Seven delicious slices of Borgata’s pizza include pepperoni, cheese and mushroom topping selections. (Photo by Gigi Lewis)

Borgata Pizza Cafe serves as hotspot for delicious hand-tossed pizzas

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

New elementary, middle school summer programs introduced

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

Immigrant, refugee outreach expanded through new club

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

High school schedule to undergo changes in 2022-23 school year

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022
Bowl from Boni exceed expectations, supplies variety of authentic cuisines

Bowl from Boni exceed expectations, supplies variety of authentic cuisines

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022
Tacos Rudos offers sandwich options for those with dietary restrictions. (Photo by Katie Jude)

Tacos Rudos provides customers with delicious options despite high prices

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022
Seniors Louis Berger and Chris Mitchell prepare to sign their Division III celebratory signing form Wednesday, May 4. (Photo by Gabrielle Cabanes)

Commits sign off their next four years to college sports

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022
Senior Tommy Webster does a dumbbell push press in the weight room with the lacrosse team. (Photo by Bennett Bloebaum)

Weight room dynamic altered due to Padgett’s new influence

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022
Cluck Norris serves crispy chicken. (Photo by Zoe Wright)

Cluck Norris offers flavorful menu, quality selection of crispy chicken

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

Pro/Con: Should students participate in senior tag activities?

Bexley Staff
May 17, 2022

Pro/Con: Should teachers offer extra credit opportunities?

Bexley Staff
April 25, 2022

Road to the rose

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Seeing double: twins tackle life as a dynamic duo

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Only children: stuck in the spotlight, surviving solo

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Full house: the life of bunk beds, strong bonds

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

ROC disgraces professional sports, should not partake in international events

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Junior sprinter looks to build on previous accomplishments

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Mental health resources essential to student welfare

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

New academic integrity policy in development

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Art auction held by Bexley Minority Parent Alliance to raise money for scholarships

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

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

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

New coaches look into introduce fresh perspectives for upcoming seasons

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Boys lacrosse coach sets standards for program to accomplish goals

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

The good, the bad and the stinky of wildlife encounters

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Students make rookie debuts in a new sport

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022
After a big secret is revealed, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) is threatened by Maddy (Alexa Demie) while Kat (Barbie Ferreira) watches. (Fair use Vanity Fair)

Season 2 of ‘Euphoria’ delves into controversy, emotional performances

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

The U.S. should leave the Electoral College in the past

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022
West shares a celebratory moment with a long-time friend. (Fair use Good Word News)

Kanye documentary showcases unique backstory of the rapper’s success

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022
Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) and Batman (Robert Pattinson) stare into each other’s eyes moments after he performs a daring rescue and escape. (Fair Use Vogue)

‘The Batman’ provides thrilling plot, intricate character development

Bexley Staff
April 18, 2022

Thurmanator challenge: so much burger, so little time

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Mucho Macho challenge: fight against spice

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Challenge: a sweet struggle

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Competition cheer teams win states for third consecutive year

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

March begins, madness ensues

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Spotify should strive to remain neutral in political controversies

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022
Anna (Kristen Bell) stares out her window, watching her new neighbors move in. (Fair use Syfy)

New Netflix thriller suspenseful but falls short of expected satire

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022
Vada (Jenna Ortega) and Mia (Maddie Ziegler) hear gunshots from the school hallway while in the restroom. (Fair use Indiewire)

‘The Fallout’ provides moving take on tragedies, trauma recovery

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022
Arceus plants its feet in preparation for battle in front of a night sky scene. (Fair use AS)

‘Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ offers engaging plotline despite poor graphics

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Art classes important to academics, well-being

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Students promote secondhand shopping in Environmental Club clothing exchange

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Author presents life experiences to students

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

District collaborating with JCC on potential athletic facilities

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Student Council reintroducing events

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

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

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

Murals paint picture of student creativity, ideals

Bexley Staff
March 22, 2022

District adopts new mask-optional policy

Bexley Staff
March 10, 2022

Carlton Smith Field to have turf replaced

Bexley Staff
February 25, 2022

New program aims to give high school students personalized learning opportunities

Bexley Staff
February 25, 2022

Increase in COVID-19 cases affects school attendance rates

Bexley Staff
February 25, 2022

Local interest group challenges policing practices through proposed guidelines

Bexley Staff
February 25, 2022
Spider-man prepares for battle in upgraded suit. (Fair use from ...)

New ‘Spider-Man’ offers outstanding effects, characterization

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022

Living, laughing, loving: rom-coms of the season

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022
Kate (Jennifer Lawrence), Randall (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Yule (Timothee Chalamet) prepare for the end of the world. (Fair use The Wrap)

‘Don’t Look Up’ provides humorous, predictable commentary

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022

Social media sets dangerously unrealistic female beauty standards

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022
COVID-19, free meals, schedule create challenges for cafeteria staff

COVID-19, free meals, schedule create challenges for cafeteria staff

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022
(from left) Pig Gunter (Nick Kroll), koala Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and porcupine Ash (Scarlett Johansson) in Illumination’s Sing 2, written and directed by Garth Jennings.

‘Sing 2’ outperforms prequel with even stronger soundtrack

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022

Remote learning ineffective, harmful to mental health

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022
Wednesday evenings free? Stop by the JCC

Wednesday evenings free? Stop by the JCC

Bexley Staff
February 23, 2022
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