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Senior Claire MacDonald stands beside the sign at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. (Photo by Katie Jude)

Episcopal church welcomes newcomers, returners with open arms

October 25, 2021

The sweet melody of a church organ floated out of the St. Alban’s Episcopal Church’s doors on the morning of Sunday Sept. 26, propped wide open to welcome both regular attendees and newcomers. There...

Jewish service offers new, welcoming atmosphere

Jewish service offers new, welcoming atmosphere

Bexley Staff October 25, 2021

Sometimes in order to expand your own faith, you have to experience another approach to religion. I had the opportunity to do this by attending a service at Congregation Tifereth Israel. Prior to this...

Senior Juliette Garcia stands outside of the East Broad Islamic Center. (Photo by Juliette Garcia)

Mosque welcomes all to experience Muslim prayer

October 25, 2021

  As I entered the Islamic Center on East Broad Street to experience a Muslim service for the first time, I instantly felt overcome by an accepting and kind energy. I was welcomed by Imam Shabaan...

Field hockey team loses to Granville on buzzer beater goal

Field hockey team loses to Granville on buzzer beater goal

Bexley Staff October 11, 2021

The varsity field hockey team lost their last home game 1-0 against league opponent Granville Wednesday, Sept. 29. Bexley began the first half with three saves for senior captain Sally Sauer and two...

Board of Education candidates Q&A

Bexley Staff October 7, 2021

  Six candidates are running for three Board of Education seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 2 election. Jonathan Baker: Board of Education candidate Dr. Jonathan Baker is a 15 year resident of Bexley...

Sophomore Theodore Beekhuizen works on his Chromebook in Mrs. Brendle's classes.

COVID-19 leaves lasting impact on classrooms

Bexley Staff October 7, 2021

As the world continues to adjust to changes amidst COVID-19, high school teachers have faced the task of educating students under rare and unforeseeable circumstances. Stepping up to the challenge, teachers...

High school implements free meal program

High school implements free meal program

October 6, 2021

The school district has adopted a meal program providing free meals to students as they return to all-in schooling. Food service director Julianna Carvi explained that under the National School Lunch...

New superintendent overcomes adversity, seeks connection with community

October 6, 2021

At the beginning of each school year, the hallways overflow with new faces. New students and teachers alike are eagerly welcomed into the school community. This year, however, one new face in particular...

Senior Elijah Dresbach helps first-grade student at Cassingham.

Senior follows teaching dream at Cassingham Elementary

Bexley Staff October 6, 2021

The bell rings to start the day for hundreds of elementary students. Some kids that fill the classrooms are energetic, some are shy and some are nervous about learning. Teachers have to take on the task...

Pro/Con: Should celebrities engage in political activism?

Bexley Staff October 6, 2021

Pro Olivia Lybarger Staff Reporter Because of their fame, status and fan base, celebrities have a unique ability to reach and influence large numbers of people, bring to light...

Junior becomes junior cinephile

Junior becomes junior cinephile

Bexley Staff October 6, 2021

Junior Cecil Abbott, like the great director Cecil B. DeMille is ready for his closeup. While some students spend their free time playing video games and viewing social media, Abbott has found his passion...

School organizations utilize social media to their advantage

Bexley Staff October 6, 2021

A student opens their Instagram feed. Instead of scrolling through pictures of friends on vacation and their favorite college sports teams highlight videos, they see club posts about meetings and high...

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