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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....

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...

Tyler, The Creator concert captivates Columbus crowd

Bree Dixon, Backpage Editor April 17, 2025

Despite being a longtime fan of Tyler, The Creator, this past show in Columbus for his “Chromakopia” tour was my first time seeing him live. I went in with very high expectations from clips I had seen...

Pro/Con: Is modern global tourism beneficial to countries?

Allison Lefkowitz and Evie Lippman April 17, 2025

Pro By Allison Lefkowitz / Staff Reporter Tourism is one of the most powerful industries in the world, having an enormous global impact. It can provide many benefits, from creating economic...

Pro/Con: Is technology necessary for sports to make games more fair?

Lilah Solove and Zoe Geldis April 17, 2025

Pro By Lilah Solove / Staff Reporter As technology rapidly expands into the sports world, many sports such as basketball and tennis have started to implement AI technology into their...

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