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Clash of the Classes resumes after two-year hiatus

Clash of the Classes resumes after two-year hiatus

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

The first traditional Clash of the Classes in two years was held in the high school gymnasium Tuesday, Nov. 23. Student Council adviser and social studies teacher Michael Featherstone said the event...

High school introduces Lightspeed in hopes of preventing distractions

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

Lightspeed, the new computer software allowing teachers to block certain sites and view their students’ computer screens, was introduced to the high school in early November. Principal Kristin Robbins...

Environmental Club participates in zoo’s Teen Eco Summit event

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

The high school’s Environmental Club participated in the Teen Eco Summit Wednesday, Nov. 3. Science teacher and Environmental Club adviser Scott Logsdon explained that the Teen Eco Summit, which is...

Students find ways to celebrate holidays on school days

December 9, 2021

It is your holiday season, but there are no lights strung up around your town. No music relevant to your holiday plays in department stores or coffee shops. Your extended family cannot come visit because...

Exchange students experience American culture in Bexley

Exchange students experience American culture in Bexley

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

You’ve gotten off the plane in a new country with your backpack in hand. Your heart is racing as you realize the thrilling new adventure that awaits you: you are about to start school in a brand new...

NIL provides athletes based on their athletic performance

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

As national spring signing day approaches for many high school athletes, there is an added element in top prospects’ college decisions. The NCAA’s approval of athletes’ ability to profit off of their...

Greek life’s dangers outweigh positive aspects

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

Rush week and fraternity parties can be some of the most exciting parts of a young college student's life if events are safe. Greek life in college creates opportunities for students to make new friends...

Junior John Laing passes his competitor at the state meet Nov. 6. (Photo by Gigi Lewis)

Girls, boys cross country compete in states finishing 14th, 20th respectively

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

The boys and girls cross country teams competed in states Nov. 6, with the girls placing 14th and the boys finishing 20th. Assistant coach Jeff Landis said he was overall pleased with both teams’...

Music festivals worth attending despite safety risks

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

Vibrant, colorful light radiating from the stage, thousands of euphoric people in the same place, an opportunity to see your favorite artists live in the span of a few days: the ecstatic feeling of going...

The girls soccer team celebrates following their win over Fairfield Union at the regional final game Nov. 6. (Photo by Leah Baumann)

Girls soccer advances to state semifinals game for the first time since 2009

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

The girls soccer team ended their season in the state final four this year with a record of 13-7-2, their furthest tournament run since 2009. After winning district semifinals Oct. 27 against Heath...

New program created to give underclassmen women leadership opportunities

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

Bromley Phay Guest Reporter Bexley Women Lead is a new program designed to identify and develop leadership qualities in current female freshman and sophomore students. Steve Shapiro, leader of experiential...

TikTok hiatus improves productivity, sleep

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

If you're a teenager in 2021, you are probably on your phone for hours a day, swiping your thumb across the screen and watching endless videos. TikTok has captured the attention of millions of adolescents...

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