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District finalizes purchase of Cassady Avenue land

Ruthie Gravelle, In-Depth Editor December 16, 2024

The district is moving forward with the North Cassady Avenue land purchase following initial approval by the Board of Education Sept. 11 and entrance into a purchase agreement Sept. 16. “I am happy...

Social media use can intensify bullying, mental health issues

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter December 16, 2024

After school, many teenagers get home, grab a snack...and then pick up their phones. Their plan might be to scroll on social media for a few minutes, but those minutes quickly turn into hours. By the time...

Parents take preventative measures for teens’ safety on social media

Zoe Geldis, Staff Reporter December 16, 2024

Parents are responsible for teaching their kids lessons throughout life so they’ll grow up to be independent, successful adults. However, in an increasingly digital world, how should parents safely introduce...

Teenagers use social media to explore interests, foster relationships, connections

Lily Howes, Staff Reporter December 16, 2024

Every teenager who has social media remembers when they were finally allowed to join the platform. After just a few clicks, the world is suddenly at their fingertips, and they have unlimited access to...

Staff reporters share gift items atop their 2024 holiday wish lists

Kate James, Zoe Geldis, Evie Lippman, and Cory Phillips December 16, 2024

Dyson Airwrap The only item on my wishlist this holiday season is a $600 hair tool, which, to the uninformed ear, may sound absurd. However, to those unfamiliar with the Dyson Airwrap’s magic,...

Glinda (Ariana Grande) shares a heartfelt moment with roommate Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) after performing the song “Popular” in the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical
“Wicked.”

Erivo and Grande ‘Defy Gravity’ in new movie adaptation of ‘Wicked’

Kate James December 16, 2024

As I finally sat down in the theater to watch the new film adaptation of the  Broadway musical “Wicked” on opening night, I couldn’t help but feel skeptical. Stage-to-screen versions often fail...

Social media causes popularization of diet culture, eating disorders

Harper Dresbach December 16, 2024

When a teenager wakes up and immediately checks social media, they see numerous posts related to body image, diet trends and weight loss tips, not to mention perfectly edited photos. Social media usage...

Current drug, alcohol policy unfair to student-athletes

Current drug, alcohol policy unfair to student-athletes

Bexley Staff December 16, 2024

When the administration is given information about a student suspected of drinking or using drugs, they can further investigate the situation and potentially punish the accused student. However, the high...

‘The Old Man and the Old Moon’ takes the stage

‘The Old Man and the Old Moon’ takes the stage

Charlotte Holzhall December 16, 2024

Junior Sal Kessler and sophomore Payton Theile star as husband and wife in “The Old Man and the Old Moon.” The high school play ran Nov. 21-23 in the Schottenstein Theatre. Audiences experienced the...

Seniors Jacob Bednar and Rowan Crilly speak as members of the Culture Climate Council at the No Place for Hate assembly Nov. 13.

No Place for Hate initiative aims to improve school climate

Charlie Vilensky, Guest Reporter December 16, 2024

The high school is adopting a program called No Place for Hate, an initiative starting this year which aims to create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone in the district. Leader of Diversity,...

Possible renovations for Bexley schools introduced to community

Lily Howes December 16, 2024

The district presented possible options for its updated facilities plan with architectural firm Perkins & Will during the fifth and final planned community engagement sessions Nov. 19 and 20 at the...

Classes compete in annual ‘Clash’ assembly

Classes compete in annual ‘Clash’ assembly

Lilly Crabill December 16, 2024

Sophomores William Kay and Dovi Weiner and freshmen Jackson O’Nan and Jack Elias compete in the wheelbarrow race at the winter Clash of the Classes. The event was held Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the high school...

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