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Bexley Grammys: Students sound off about what should win at the 2024 Grammys

Bexley Grammys: Students sound off about what should win at the 2024 Grammys

Bexley Staff December 18, 2023

  Best Rap Album    Song of the Year    Best New Artist ”Her Loss” by Drake and 21 Savage - 41%“The way Drake and 21 Savage pair together on this album is rhythmically beautiful.”-Junior...

Girls basketball defeats rivals Columbus Academy

Girls basketball defeats rivals Columbus Academy

Bexley Staff December 18, 2023

Sophomore Molly Carlisle prepares to shoot a free throw in the game against Columbus Academy Dec. 5. (Photo by Livi Tuber) By Noa Pitstick and Andrew Zwick / Sports Editors The girls basketball...

Best of both worlds: students explore career interests at Eastland-Fairfield

Best of both worlds: students explore career interests at Eastland-Fairfield

Ruthie Gravelle December 18, 2023

Senior Athan Young works in his automotive technician lab at Eastland-Fairfield. (Photo courtesy of Athan Young) As unorthodox educational opportunities become increasingly accessible for high school...

Todd Barkan, Stephan Kress, Mary Dunham Auch, Ellen Klages and Bruce Meyer hold up plaques naming them Distinguished Alumni at an assembly for upperclassmen Monday, Nov. 21. (Photo by Bella McMaster)

Distinguished Bexley alumni receive honors, share memories at assembly

Alex Flamm December 13, 2023

Todd Barkan, Stephan Kress, Mary Dunham Auch, Ellen Klages and Bruce Meyer hold up plaques naming them Distinguished Alumni at an assembly for upperclassmen Monday, Nov. 21. (Photo by Bella McMaster) The...

Senior co-captains Olivia Ramsden and Remy Schottenstein hold Leo the Lion on the tennis court for good luck. (Photo by Livi Tuber)

Athletes, coaches believe superstitions help lead their teams to victory

Zach Topolosky November 13, 2023

Senior co-captains Olivia Ramsden and Remy Schottenstein hold Leo the Lion on the tennis court for good luck. (Photo by Livi Tuber) No matter the sport, many athletes and coaches are willing to do...

Senior Ethan Nguyen carries the ball down the field in the boys soccer second round matchup against Buckeye Valley High School Oct. 28.

Boys soccer team falls in fourth round of tournament play

Henry Elmore November 13, 2023

Senior Ethan Nguyen carries the ball down the field in the boys soccer second round matchup against Buckeye Valley High School Oct. 28. The boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Bishop Watterson High School...

Lily Howes (Photo by Lulu Stark)

Lily Howes gets involved in politics, improves voting awareness with organization involvement

Lulu Stark November 10, 2023

While some high school students may feel as though they are too young to be active in government policies, one student is already on her way to change the world.  Sophomore Lily Howes said she...

A ‘sub above’ or below? Opinion editor Kate Magee searches for the best sandwich shop in Bexley

A ‘sub above’ or below? Opinion editor Kate Magee searches for the best sandwich shop in Bexley

Kate Magee November 10, 2023

Jimmy John's The classic Turkey Tom from Jimmy John’s is always delicious, but a bit boring. The sandwich had the best bread, and the classic chips were a very good side. However, the deli meat...

New median and speed check added to Drexel. (photo by Chelsea Wasserstrom)

Changes to Drexel Avenue features nearing completion

Lulu Stark October 24, 2023

New median and speed check added to Drexel. (photo by Chelsea Wasserstrom) The city of Bexley has been working on making Drexel Avenue safer and slower by adding bump-outs and medians, which are supposed...

Scott Logsdon helps to prepare his student for their dive in The Bahamas. Now a biology teacher at Bexley, Logsdon's life has changed significantly since 1991. (Photo given to The Torch by Scott Logsdon)

From The Bahamas to Bexley: teachers’ past careers

Dylan Horn October 21, 2023

Scott Logsdon helps to prepare his student for their dive in The Bahamas. Now a biology teacher at Bexley, Logsdon's life has changed significantly since 1991. (Photo given to The Torch by Scott Logsdon) When...

Senior Jonah Smith poses in his Batman costume for Blackout day. (Photo by Jonah Young)
“I’m just really excited for this Academy game, I really wanted to bring my school spirit back," Smith said. "I planned it last night, I thought I kind of want to be Batman tomorrow. I went to Party City, and now I’m here.”

Batman, Barbie and the best of Spirit Week

Ethan Solomon October 19, 2023

Visual Arts teacher Mabi Ponce de León relaxes in her comfy PJ Day outfit. “I just wanted to participate, and I think that it's more fun when everybody participates," she said. (Photo by Ethan Solomon) Sophomore...

Defensive Tackle Marshall Newman and Defensive End Alex Smith line up to rush Columbus Academy's football team in the Homecoming game Sept. 29. (Photo by Ruthie Gravelle)

Football team falls to Columbus Academy in Homecoming game

Annabelle Mugler October 18, 2023

Defensive Tackle Marshall Newman and Defensive End Alex Smith line up to rush Columbus Academy's football team in the Homecoming game Sept. 29. (Photo by Ruthie Gravelle) The team was ready to play,...

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