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Mando exits his ship on the planet of Tatooine to complete his mission (Fair use from TechRadar)

‘The Mandalorian’ lives up to the hype in its second season

February 1, 2021

When the first season of “The Mandalorian'' was released in 2019, it captivated the world with the famous Baby Yoda. People could not get enough of the Internet sensation for months after they met...

Junior Georgia Booth spends time reading a book in her room to de-stress during the winter. (Photo courtesy of Georgia Booth)

Students fight to beat the winter blues

February 1, 2021

With shorter days and cold, grey skies being a big part of the colder months, fighting the winter blues and staying active becomes a goal to achieve for some dedicated high school students. Junior Moira...

Ariana Grande struts through the White House during the music video for her hit single "positions". (Fair use from UMG)

‘Positions’ showcases Grande’s insightful themes

December 6, 2020

All year, fans have been eagerly anticipating the sixth album from Ariana Grande. Since her award-winning album “thank u, next” released in 2019, fans have been counting down the days until the announcement...

Junior Noah Salmon using his new Chromebook, provided by the Bexley Education Foundation, in class. (Photo by Margaret Zirwas)

District moves into second phase of Chromebook initiative

December 6, 2020

The district has moved into the next phase of the one-to-one technology initiative after finishing the distribution of the Chromebooks to students across the district.  Director of Technology Brad...

Sophomore Sofie Sheridan dribbles the ball down the field during practice. (Photo by Joey Shapiro)

Girls varsity soccer wins league, falls short in district championship

November 19, 2020

The girls varsity soccer team ended its season with a 2-1 defeat to Bishop Hartley in the district championship after winning the league championship and posting a 6-1-1 season record. “This season...

Attendance Secretary Amy Hart sorts through virtual planned absence forms. (Photo by Katie Jude)

New pre-planned absence protocol introduced

November 16, 2020

A new planned absence procedure for high school students has been implemented in response to COVID-19 and the high school’s distance learning plan.  Assistant Principal Craig McMillen said the previous...

Editorial: High school’s Focus on Freshmen program demands too much from students

Editorial: High school’s Focus on Freshmen program demands too much from students

Bexley Staff November 13, 2020

The Focus on Freshmen program implemented in the high school last school year has returned after being adapted to the new hybrid learning model. This mandatory program is designed to teach students new...

Emily is styled in very fashionable outfits, including this one she is wearing when going out to lunch with a few of her coworkers, who she is trying to win over.

‘Emily in Paris’ offers fresh look at the city of romance

November 11, 2020

The new Netflix original series “Emily in Paris” is a light, feel-good show that viewers of all ages can enjoy, and the episodes are short and easy to watch whenever you have a bit of time to sit...

Senior Gavin Levine poses with Yue Lao, the Chinese matchmaker deity, at a temple by Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan.

High school exchange programs offer life-changing experiences

Bexley Staff November 11, 2020

Since middle school, the idea of becoming an exchange student had been floating around in the back of my mind, but it always seemed so far off—like something that I, shy and introverted at the time,...

Senior Tyler Owens-Terwilliger (right) and his mother (left) stand in front of Otterbein University's stadium. (Photo by Harley Carroll)

Seniors face challenges navigating college visits amidst COVID-19

November 10, 2020

Senior Arianna Martin prepared for her college tour of The New School in New York, her dream school, by grabbing her computer, sitting on her bed, and clicking the play button of the virtual tour video.  Last...

Middle school students put on the virtual production of 'Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.' (Photo by Margaret Zirwas)

Show must go on as theatre department remains undeterred by pandemic

November 10, 2020

By this time of year, theatre arts teacher and director Rebecca Rhinehart usually would have put on at least two stage productions and be in the works for a third.  This year, there have been none.  Instead,...

Principal Kristin Robbins and Assistant Principal Craig McMillen talk to freshmen during the Focus on Freshman Programming held during study halls. (Photo by Emma Magee)

Focus on Freshmen program begins its second year

November 9, 2020

The high school’s Focus on Freshmen program, designed to help freshmen adjust to high school life, started its second year with a session on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  Principal Kristin Robbins said the...

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