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Seniors commit to colleges to further their athletic careers

Amelia Talbott May 9, 2024

Years of tireless training have finally paid off for the high school student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.  Senior Henry Hondroulis is committed...

Seniors score big trying out different athletic endeavors

Seniors score big trying out different athletic endeavors

Harper Reinhard April 17, 2024

  In the midst of their last year at the high school, some seniors have decided to break from the norm and begin an entirely new sport within their final year of high school. During the familiar...

‘GUTS’ tour leaves crowd ‘obsessed’

‘GUTS’ tour leaves crowd ‘obsessed’

Alex Flamm April 12, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo engages the crowd during the concert’s finale of “get him back!” bringing fans together. (Fair use Rolling Stone) The lights dimmed, and the crowd roared. Nationwide Arena...

Beyoncé’s ‘COWBOY CARTER’ tops previous releases

Beyoncé’s ‘COWBOY CARTER’ tops previous releases

Gracie Kay April 12, 2024

“COWBOY CARTER” reinvents traditional country by incorporating pop as well as rhythm and blues influences. (Fair use Apple Music) Beyoncé’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, “COWBOY...

New clubs promote creativity, passion through student leadership

New clubs promote creativity, passion through student leadership

Ethan Solomon April 12, 2024

Junior Fisher Ireland presents the meeting agenda for his newly developed Engineering Club to interested students Tuesday, April 2 in adviser and science teacher Brandon Bright’s classroom. (Photo...

Junior Dylan Horn clears the ball across the field to his offensive teammates Saturday, March 2 at Resolute Athletic Complex. (Photo by Livi Tuber)

Students reignite old passions in indoor soccer leagues

Bella McMaster March 12, 2024

Junior Dylan Horn clears the ball across the field to his offensive teammates Saturday, March 2 at Resolute Athletic Complex. (Photo by Livi Tuber) The contrast between the players is staggering: some...

Students receive awards, recognition for exceptional artwork

Students receive awards, recognition for exceptional artwork

Bexley Staff March 12, 2024

"Thousand Mile Stare" by Gabe Adler Read more about Bexley's art scene here and here. 'Thousand Mile Stare' by Gabe Adler By Dylan Horn / Staff Reporter Senior Gabe Adler’s photo “Thousand...

The back left window of Stephanie Schiff’s car was shattered on Cassingham Road Tuesday, Feb. 1. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Schiff)

Car break-ins prompt heightened security protocols, resident concerns

Elliot Larky March 5, 2024

The back left window of Stephanie Schiff’s car was shattered on Cassingham Road Tuesday, Feb. 1. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Schiff) Around midnight Tuesday, Feb. 1, five unidentified men searched...

Student Council ends Charity Month with assembly

Student Council ends Charity Month with assembly

Lulu Stark March 5, 2024

Junior Jacob Bednar pies paraprofessional and coach Carleton McGrady at the Student Council Charity Month assembly Friday, March 1 while social studies teacher and Student Council adviser Michael Featherstone...

Jesse Padgett helps instruct senior Pauline Vidal on the proper deadlifting form during her preseason lacrosse lift. (Photo by Elliot Larky)

Jesse Padgett pushes athletes to be their best

Elliot Larky February 13, 2024

Jesse Padgett helps instruct senior Pauline Vidal on the proper deadlifting form during her preseason lacrosse lift. (Photo by Elliot Larky) From raising two little boys to coaching countless teens...

Senior Annabel Long (bottom right) performs “Chaos on Campus” with fellow castmates (clockwise from bottom left) freshman Annmarie Carleton, junior Leah Rogers and sophomore Ayden Downey.

Triple threat: Long writes, directs, acts in one-act play

Ruthie Gravelle February 9, 2024

Writing, directing, acting: students in theatre find their passion in various ways. But for senior Annabel Long, it’s all three.  Long wrote a one-act play, “Chaos on Campus,” which...

“Mean Girls” (2024) gives “The Plastics” (Bebe Wood, Reneé Rapp and Avantika Vandanapu) their own sense of style. (Fair use IMDb)

Musical adaptation of ‘Mean Girls’ falls short despite attempt at modern refresh

Lulu Stark February 9, 2024

“Mean Girls” (2024) gives “The Plastics” (Bebe Wood, Reneé Rapp and Avantika Vandanapu) their own sense of style. (Fair use IMDb) From the ongoing stereotypes to relatable conflicts, the 2004...

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