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Pro/Con: Is reality television exploitative entertainment?

Bella Delisio and Emma Schiff October 11, 2024

Pro By Bella Delisio / Staff Reporter Reality television is a form of entertainment beloved by many, but the current oversaturation of different shows is exposing its...

Athletes cope with season-ending injuries

Cory Phillips, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Shooting pains, tearing muscles and popping joints are experiences every student athlete wishes to avoid. Although typical sports injuries range from minor bruises to scrapes, Bexley student athletes continue...

Senior Henry Elmore waves the Bexley Lion flag as student section leaders and crowd cheer loudly after a touchdown.

Student section creates positive environment, emphasizes school spirit

Emma Schiff, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

On football Friday nights, it’s not only the athletes who take the field–it’s the entire school. From the audible chants of the student section to the sight of familiar faces in the stands, the spirit...

Athletes find their niche in nontraditional sports

Evie Lippman, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

When talking about sports, one might typically imagine someone running down a field, catching a ball and scoring a touchdown. However, some students at the high school think of slicing through the water,...

English teacher Drew Eberly (Kate James)

Q&A with new Bexley staff

Davaney Prophet and Kate James October 11, 2024

Q: How has Bexley been compared to other schools you’ve worked at? English teacher Drew Eberly: "I'm impressed by students’ attendance. I'm impressed I don't see their cell phones. Those are the...

Campers return to summer “homes” in new roles as counselors

Izzy Skoog, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Many students spend their summers as campers, doing crafts, spending time outdoors or bonding with their cabinmates. However, a few have returned back to camp to become counselors. Junior Ashton...

Multilingual students emphasize the significance of language in their lives

Violet Smith-Beehler, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Language isn’t just a way to chat with friends, or a class students have to take in school. For bilingual and multilingual students, language can be a piece of culture to preserve, a means of finding...

Pumpkin Bagels (Rachel Lybarger)

Trader Joe’s seasonal items perfect for fall

Rachel Lybarger, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Pumpkin Bagels Every fall, I look forward to a breakfast of Pumpkin Bagels from Trader Joe’s. I love the subtle flavoring, the way they aren’t too sweet, and each bite has a soft texture. To prepare...

New football game regulations hinder student connection, community

Bexley Staff October 11, 2024

Due to increased violent incidents during football games across central Ohio, Bexley’s “Friday Night Lights” have looked different this year than in the past. New rules on bag sizes, no re-entry,...

Lollapalooza 2024 takes long-running festival to new heights

Bree Dixon, Backpage Editor October 11, 2024

Since 2005, the beginning of August in Chicago has been home to Lollapalooza. The festival, created by Perry Farrell, has brought thousands of people to the city every year to celebrate live music. For...

Rooney’s writing shines in new release “Intermezzo”

Lily Howes, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Sally Rooney’s newest novel “Intermezzo” was released Sept. 24 after a wave of anticipation since its announcement in March. “Intermezzo” marks another success by Rooney and beautifully depicts...

Sabrina Carpenter performs popular track "Juno" to a sold out crowd on the opening night of her "Short 'n Sweet" tour at Nationwide Arena Sept. 23.

Reporters review summer 2024 concerts

Lilly Crabill, Charlotte Holzhall, and Lilah Solove October 11, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter As the lights dimmed and the first chords of music echoed across the arena, the crowd erupted in a wave of cheers and applause. Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her first arena...

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