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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...

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...

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...

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...

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Spooky Halloween costume inspired by thrifting

Addie Dixon, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

In fourth grade, junior Peri Lichenstiger wore an intricate and spooky “Corpse Bride” Halloween costume that she spent over a month carefully crafting. Lichenstiger said the idea came to her...

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