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Romance novels provide space to explore sexuality, relationships

Quinn Levin, In-depth Editor April 30, 2025

During a college interview in January, I was asked to talk about the last non-school book I had read. I got flustered and explained I only read romance novels, but the interviewer just smiled and asked...

Jake Shane performs "Live With Jake Shane" to a record-breaking audience at the Indiana University Auditorium.

Podcaster Jake Shane wows crowd in live comedy show

Elliot Larky, Feature Editor April 30, 2025

From TikTok skits to a hit podcast, Jake Shane has become a viral sensation. Due to his popularity from his podcast “Therapuss with Jake Shane,” he decided to hit the road and perform live on tour.  I...

No Place For Hate group sponsors ‘Kindness Week’ to promote inclusivity

Charlotte Holzhall, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

The student-led organization No Place For Hate coordinated a “Kindness Week” at the high school that began March 31 and included spirit days, team challenges and informational videos culminating in...

Statehouse Rep. Anita Somani shares the process of constructing both written and oral testimony to students during a writing workshop March 25.

Ohio representative educates students on writing testimony

Bella Delisio, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Ohio Statehouse Rep. Dr. Anita Somani visited the high school  Tuesday, March 25 to educate students about the bill-to-law process and lead a workshop on how to write effective testimony. Social studies...

Phone policy changes under development

Cory Phillips, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

School officials are finalizing a new district policy to be implemented in the next year that restricts when students can access their phones during the school day, in accordance with Ohio House Bill 250.  The...

Environmental Club aims to combat fast fashion with clothing swap

Lilly Crabill, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

The Environmental Club’s annual clothing swap will take place April 22-23 during school hours in the Dargusch Black Box Theater.  Science teacher and Environmental Club adviser Scott Logsdon said...

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

Emma Schiff, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Last season, the boys lacrosse team relied on only one senior to guide success and authority on the field, but with a senior class of 13 players this year, the team is equipped for a shift in leadership.  Head...

Snow White (Rachel Zegler) sings her reimagined version of classic Disney tune "Whistle While You Work" while tidying up the cottage alongside the seven dwarfs.

‘Snow White’ remake fails to capture magic of the animated classic

Kate James, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which Disney live action remake is the least watchable of them all? “Snow White.” I’m usually one to ignore Disney’s recent trend of unnecessary live action adaptations...

U.S. 3rd-8th grade test scores 2018-2023 (New York Times).

COVID-19 impacts test scores, relationships between students

Lily Howes and Bella Delisio April 17, 2025

Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic caused society to come to an abrupt halt. Businesses were closed, restaurants shut down and social distancing became the new normal.  However, in these unprecedented...

Time U.S. families spent at home 2016-2023 (New York Times).

Students’ relationships with friends, family affected by COVID-19 pandemic

Cyrus Turner, Staff Reporter April 17, 2025

In March of 2020, COVID-19 put millions of people across the globe into isolation. Ranging from fourth to seventh grade, current high school students were among those whose social lives were put on hold....

Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts

Reporting live: students, staff detail favorite podcasts

Rachel Lybarger and Max Beeler April 17, 2025

English teacher Todd Phllips Q: What is your favorite podcast? A: “Revisionist History.” Q: What is it about? A: It is by Malcolm Gladwell, and the episodes go back in history and revisit...

High stakes fandom: underage students gamble on sport games

Eli Rosen, Staff Reporter April 17, 2025

Teenagers are diving into the world of sports betting nationwide, risking more than just their allowance as online gambling is becoming easier to access. A survey of 200 Bexley High School students...

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