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Carlton Smith Field to have turf replaced

Bexley Staff February 25, 2022

The turf on the high school field will be replaced this summer, starting June 6. The district’s business manager John Eikenberry said the replacement should take four to five weeks, weather permitting. The...

New program aims to give high school students personalized learning opportunities

Bexley Staff February 25, 2022

Underclassmen and seniors will participate in career exploration and a variety of other programs Wednesday, March 2 while juniors take the ACT. Steve Shapiro, director of experiential learning and community...

Increase in COVID-19 cases affects school attendance rates

Bexley Staff February 25, 2022

Since Monday, Jan. 3, the high school has seen a spike in COVID19-related absences due to the new omicron variant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, omicron is a variant of...

Local interest group challenges policing practices through proposed guidelines

Bexley Staff February 25, 2022

A group of Bexley residents has compiled proposed guidelines they would like to see implemented by the City of Bexley that would strive to promote fair practices by the Bexley Police. Bexley Residents...

Spider-man prepares for battle in upgraded suit. (Fair use from ...)

New ‘Spider-Man’ offers outstanding effects, characterization

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Following much anticipation for the continuation of the SpiderMan series, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was released Dec. 17, and it did not disappoint. From Marvel connoisseurs to new fans, the commotion...

Living, laughing, loving: rom-coms of the season

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Senior Mason Deberry “50 First Dates” Senior Mason DeBerry was 10 years old when he first watched “50 First Dates,” his favorite rom-com. He added that he was introduced to it because his parents...

Kate (Jennifer Lawrence), Randall (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Yule (Timothee Chalamet) prepare for the end of the world. (Fair use The Wrap)

‘Don’t Look Up’ provides humorous, predictable commentary

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Director Adam McKay’s latest apocalyptic comedy “Don’t Look Up” examines a larger political commentary about the downfalls of human narcissism when two astronomers are faced with a comet on...

Social media sets dangerously unrealistic female beauty standards

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Social media influencers gain fame and fortune through daily advertisements targeted toward teens. Between the promotion of brands, clothes, music or countless other things, social media content influences...

COVID-19, free meals, schedule create challenges for cafeteria staff

COVID-19, free meals, schedule create challenges for cafeteria staff

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Every day, beginning at 12:01, hundreds of Bexley High School students line up to buy the cafeteria's food. Each student gradually progresses through the line, picking and choosing their food items. They...

(from left) Pig Gunter (Nick Kroll), koala Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and porcupine Ash (Scarlett Johansson) in Illumination’s Sing 2, written and directed by Garth Jennings.

‘Sing 2’ outperforms prequel with even stronger soundtrack

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Illumination’s new movie “Sing 2,” the sequel to fan favorite “Sing” released in late 2016, does not fail to impress. The captivating storyline, upbeat music and fantastic character development...

Remote learning ineffective, harmful to mental health

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

The highly contagious COVID-19 variant omicron made its first appearance in the United States Nov. 22, 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since its arrival, the virus has...

Wednesday evenings free? Stop by the JCC

Wednesday evenings free? Stop by the JCC

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

The brisk winter months can make hanging out with friends particularly difficult. It’s too cold to go outside, and spending time with a large group of people at home can often be complicated. However,...

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