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Art school attracts graduating seniors eager to hone their artistic talents

Max Vokhgelt, Staff Reporter April 30, 2008

Author Dan Pink said that a Master in Fine Arts is replacing a Master in Business Administration in the modern world. A few seniors this year made the decision to get a degree in art before starting their...

Senior to lead self-defense program for college bound women

Lauren Zacks, Staff Reporter April 30, 2008

Will you be able to keep your head in a tough situation? Even in a strange new town? Potentially hundreds of miles from home? If not, you may want to consider the opportunities available just around the...

‘Goosebumps’ author reflects on his years at Bexley

‘Goosebumps’ author reflects on his years at Bexley

Tim Nassau, Staff Reporter April 30, 2008

The stairs creaked as I walked up them. There were spider webs all over the walls and ceilings. A low moaning was coming from down the wall. I pushed open the door very slowly. And then I screamed. Cliffhangers...

Leggings replace pants for comfort

Sara Fagin, Staff Reporter March 31, 2008

You hit your alarm and roll out of bed. You throw on your favorite pair of leggings and are ready for the day. But where are you going, a workout at the gym or an ‘80s aerobic exercise class? No, you’re...

‘Stylish’ Uggs warm many feet

Elana Goldstein, Staff Reporter March 31, 2008

Boots with the fur: not just a lyric courtesy of Flo Rida, but also a fashion trend, thanks to the Australian-made Ugg boots. Junior Madelyn Sierer, who owns four pairs, remembers witnessing Ugg’s...

North Face brand gains popularity

Elana Goldstein, Staff Reporter March 31, 2008

Skiers? Snowboarders? Mountain climbers? No, Bexley High School students. North Face Jackets have leapt off the pages of nature magazines and onto the backs of teenagers. Senior Elana Tobin, who got...

Bradley bags replace backpacks

Sara Fagin, Staff Reporter March 31, 2008

Clusters of L.L. Bean backpacks are being returned to the old closet space as they are replaced by colorful floral totes known as Vera Bradley bags. But why are some students switching to the vibrant shoulder...

Iced tea fad consuming some, passing others

Elizabeth Baskin, Staff Reporter March 31, 2008

Look out! If you’re not careful, you could find yourself discarding your usual drink of choice in favor of a new selection. The beverage? Iced tea. Junior Jocelyn Zadzi is excited for the new iced...

With license comes responsibility

Rebecca Carroll, Guest Reporter February 29, 2008

Beads of sweat form on your forehead. Your mind races, trying to remember everything you have learned. The pressure is weighing on your shoulders. Failure is not an option. Is this the SAT or the OGT?...

Students to ‘rock the vote’ for the first time

Lucy Freccia, Staff Reporter February 29, 2008

The place is crowded with people, but you feel like the only one in the room. No, it’s not your Bar Mitzvah, a concert or a sale at the mall—it’s voting day. For many members of the high school...

Video forum offers something for everyone

Elizabeth Baskin, Staff Reporter February 29, 2008

Just one place exists where Miss South Carolina, Lauren Upton, and fans of Britney Spears can make fools of themselves, where Harry Potter fans indulge themselves on a daily basis and where videos about...

Australia native brings global experience to technology department

Lauren Zacks, Staff Reporter December 18, 2007

Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! Actually, it was the Bexley High School staff on Superhero Day of this year’s fall homecoming. And they weren’t dressed as Superman;...

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