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House Bill 96 mandates school policy changes

Danielle Fout, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

School policies on Artificial Intelligence, phone policy and graduation requirements, as well as funding, have been impacted by House Bill 96, passed by the Ohio Senate and signed into law by Gov. Mike...

Sophomores Emma Solomon and Coco Kaplansky model their nerd halloween costumes in Cassingham Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of Emma Solomon)

Student makes elaborate costume to match friend

Addie Dixon, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

With the help of her dad’s closet, sophomore Emma Solomon was able to create a fun and memorable Halloween costume: a nerd.  Solomon said she wanted a costume both she and her friend could easily...

Pro/Con: Is the new phone policy beneficial?

Audrey Auch and Natalie Fischer October 10, 2025

  Pro By Audrey Auch / Staff Reporter The high school’s new phone policy requires students to keep their phone in their backpack or locker during class time and passing periods. The policy...

Head coach Ryan Day stands in front of the Ohio State Football Team. (Fair use Sports Illustrated)

Ohio State football expectations high after last year’s success

Kellen Diffley, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

The Ohio State football team is currently ranked number one in college football, and  coming off of last year’s national championship, expectations for this season are at an all-time high. After...

Math teacher Jennifer Kirk manages her beehive. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Kirk)

Math teacher balances numbers, nectar

Gabi Kandel, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

During the day, she’s teaching algebra and geometry to high school students, explaining proofs, factoring and functions. In the evening and on weekends, however, math teacher Jennifer Kirk dons a...

Senior Everett Lynch and sophomore Owen Comes converse before their race.

Cross country standouts seconds away from breaking school record

Ari Kopp, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Breaking a school record is never easy, but senior Everett Lynch and sophomore Owen Comes believe they are within reach of the boys cross country record of 15 minutes, 46 seconds for a 5k.  “Hopefully,...

Science teacher Melody Spencer (right) explores the ocean with her husband. (Photo courtesy of Melody Spencer)

Periodic tables and ocean fables: dive into science teacher’s subaquatic hobby

Kayla Duffee, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

For many, sharks are frightening and dangerous creatures. Their rows of razor sharp teeth and angry eyes seeking out prey are terrifying. But for scuba divers like science teacher Melody Spencer, seeing...

Homecoming monarchs crowned at football game

Homecoming monarchs crowned at football game

Brett Ziegler, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Senior Homecoming monarch Amiya Bowles and senior Solan Coutts applaud while senior Roan Dunham is announced the second Homecoming monarch during halftime at the Homecoming football game against rival...

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Rhythm and rhetoric: double life of an English teacher and performer

Payton Theile, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

At its core, a teacher’s job is to perform: every day, they must prepare and deliver material to engage their audience. Even if they are having a bad day, they still must go to work with high energy...

Ian and Cherie Garriott’s clown decorations outside of their home in South Bexley.

‘Clown house’ provides city tradition

Evan Fox, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Shortly after the school year begins, Bexley comes alive with signature fall charm. Leaves blaze with color, the cheers from Friday night football games echo across town and cool breezes signal the change...

City Council candidates Monique Lampke and Sam Marcellino speak at the Bexley Public Library for Bexley Candidates Night Tuesday, Sept. 16.

City Council, Board of Education candidates speak at Bexley Library

Danielle Fout, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Bexley City Council and Bexley Board of Education candidates answered questions on topics ranging from housing affordability to partisanship at the Bexley Candidates Night, held Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the...

New math teacher Jennifer Kirk checks in on students during class.

Q&A: New high school teachers share what led them to Bexley

Riley Butts and Charlie Vilensky October 10, 2025

Math Teacher Jennifer Kirk Q: What was your career before you came to Bexley? A: I was a math teacher at Pickerington Central High School and also coached volleyball there.   Q: What...

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