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District enters agreement for Cassady land purchase

Ruthie Gravelle, In-depth Editor November 15, 2024

The district entered a purchase agreement Sept. 16 for 28.36 acres of land at 935 N. Cassady Ave after unanimous approval by the Board of Education  Sept. 11 for athletic facilities and outdoor academic...

Senior Jack McMaster picks up his new Chromebook during the senior seminar on Oct. 16.

Half-day senior seminar addresses training, graduation information

Lilly Crabill, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

The high school conducted a senior seminar Oct. 16 while other grades were taking the PSAT.  Principal of Secondary Schools Jason Caudill said the  seminar was an event where seniors were given a...

Voters approve operating levy for district

Henry Elmore, Feature Editor November 15, 2024

Issue 36, a 15 mill operating levy for Bexley City Schools, was approved by voters in the Nov. 5 election by a 57% to 43%  margin. The district sought the levy to help pay for operational expenses,...

Courtesy of Lucile Salaun

Former foreign exchange students reflect on their time spent at Bexley

Cyrus Turner, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

It’s the first day of school. There’s chatter everywhere; friends catch up with their peers while teachers introduce themselves to new students. Deep within those conversations are the new foreign...

Clairo performs at Kemba Live in Columbus Oct. 20.

Clairo concert ‘charms’ fans

Bella Delisio, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

After anticipating the concert for weeks, my friends and I finally secured our spot in line for Clairo’s Charm Tour at KEMBA Live! Oct. 20. We eagerly waited for a short time before Clairo appeared...

Unplugged lifestyle of wilderness retreat provides new outlook on life

Elijah Horne, Backpage Editor November 15, 2024

This past summer, I traveled to Wyoming’s Wind River Range for a backpacking trip with 10 other kids from across the country through the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). It was the most mentally...

Pro/Con: Is voting for third party candidates an effective use of your vote?

Charlotte Holzhall and Lily Howes November 15, 2024

Pro By Charlotte Holzhall / Staff Reporter In recent years, Americans have become increasingly frustrated with national politics, and they haven’t felt represented by either Democratic...

R.L. Stine speaks with fans at his event at the Drexel Theatre on Oct. 14.

Bexley author R.L. Stine returns for signing, speaking event at Drexel Theatre

Kate James, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

Bexley native and best-selling author R.L. Stine answered questions, told ghost stories and shared anecdotes with his audience of fans in an Oct. 14 event hosted by the Drexel Theater and organized by...

Editorial: District land purchase would benefit athletics, academics

Editorial: District land purchase would benefit athletics, academics

Bexley Staff November 15, 2024

The school district is looking to purchase a plot of land outside Bexley at 935 N. Cassady Ave. They are currently in a due diligence period, and they are able to drop out of purchasing the land at any...

Homecoming monarchs crowned

Homecoming monarchs crowned

Miranda LaBine November 15, 2024

Seniors Brian Ennin-Sampson and Elise Garrett are crowned monarchs at the Homecoming game against Bishop Ready Friday, Oct. 18. The Homecoming dance took place in the high school gym Saturday, Oct. 19....

Members of the William McKinley High School Glee Club
rehearse for their Sectional competition in the pilot episode of
the series. (Fair use IMDb)

Rewatch review: ‘Glee’ lives up to its name

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

Whenever I am in need of a good laugh, I find myself returning to Hulu to watch the hilarious TV series “Glee.” Set in the city of Lima, Ohio, the show follows a group of creative students at William...

Intervention specialist Jon Robertson and his family celebrate their Thanksgiving football game. (Courtesy of Jon Robertson)

Thanksgiving gets spiced up with imaginative turkey day traditions

Violet Smith-Beehler and Cory Phillips November 15, 2024

Senior Abigail Waterman swaps forks for chopsticks, picking up new Thanksgiving customs By Violet Smith-Beehler / Staff Reporte r Instead of gravy, soy sauce is out on senior Abigail Waterman’s...

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