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Reagan Rapp, an interviewer for the Wadsworth High School Broadcasting, talks with Ollie Smith, a senior, about what she does to get ready the day of homecoming for a segment of the announcements. The interviewers use the Bruin-Broadcasting logo on their microphones. Photo screenshotted from "Good Morning Grizzlies".
Wadsworth’s Newspaper and Broadcasting Classes Merge For Better Coverage
October 21, 2024
This is the official logo for the Character Strong. It can be found on their website and lessons.
Character Strong Joins Wadsworth High
October 9, 2024
Wadsworth High School's Bruin staff participates in Monday's Spirit wear theme: Pajama Day. Spirit Week is put together by the Student Council. Photo by Reagan Hunt.
Wadsworth High School Student Council Prepares For Homecoming
October 4, 2024
This is a photo of the new Destination Park. This was taken a day before the park was opened to the public. Photo by Rylee Ward.
Wadsworth’s Destination Park Prepares To Celebrate Grand Opening
September 17, 2024
John Burton at a track meet before his retirement as a teacher. He has returned to teach as a long-term substitute. Photo courtesy of Lily Love.
Retired Biology Teacher Returns To Wadsworth High
September 12, 2024
Emma Lynn poses for a stunt as a flyer for her Stunt group. The football game was away and Wadsworth was playing Twinsburg, which resulted in winning 55-10. Photo courtesy of Claire Harig.
Wadsworth Cheer Begins Stunting
October 3, 2024
The Wadsworth High School’s cross country team after their meet at Ashland on August 31, 2024. After each race, the team gives each other team shoutouts and reflects on their performances. Photo courtesy of Natalie Heisler.
Wadsworth’s Boys Cross Country Team Runs Towards A Strong Season
September 24, 2024
Grizzlies WR/DB Calix Lemp Speaks About Getting Redemption Over Rival Medina
Grizzlies WR/DB Calix Lemp Speaks About Getting Redemption Over Rival Medina
September 6, 2024
Grizzlies Kicker Jack Dinwiddie Talks About Special Teams Success Versus Medina
Grizzlies Kicker Jack Dinwiddie Talks About Special Teams Success Versus Medina
September 6, 2024
Head Coach Justin Todd Talks About Big Win Over Rival Medina (Video)
Head Coach Justin Todd Talks About Big Win Over Rival Medina (Video)
September 6, 2024
This is the cover of “What’s In My History Box?” The podcast covers all aspects from American, European, and ancient history. Photo courtesy of Jason Knapp.
Jason Knapp Creates History Podcast
October 7, 2024
This is the album cover for Sabrina Carpenter's new album. The album was released on August 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of Fair Use Laws.
Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” Provides A Soundtrack To The End Of Summer
September 16, 2024
Review: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Is An Outstanding Sequel
Review: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Is An Outstanding Sequel
September 13, 2024
This is the alternate album cover for the deluxe edition, "LOVE LASTS FOREVER V2.5". This is one of the deluxe versions that is only accessible by purchase. Photo courtesy of fair use laws.
Review: Destroy Lonely’s New Album Falls Flat
September 11, 2024
The Wadsworth High School marching band marched on a sunny day. They started marching around the square and will end up at Woodlawn Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Amanda Workman.
Wadsworth Band To March In Annual Memorial Day Parade
May 24, 2024
Pictured here is, Matthew Reed, Aiden Mcanalley and Regan Bradley (from left to right) all in uniform with their instruments. All three concentrate at the Massillon band show during song four, we found love. Photo courtesy of Peter Reed.
Amplifying The Beat: Wadsworth High Marching Band’s Electronic Surge
October 16, 2024
This is a photo of the Wadsworth Public Library. It is offering a variety of programs for teenagers who are interested. Photo courtesy of Nicole Morris
Wadsworth Public Library Presents Volunteering Opportunities For Teens
September 27, 2024
Rebecca Wesig, Reagan Bach, Joseph Maag, and Burgan Danger wearing pajamas for the first day of spirit week. All students are in Mrs. Trausch's Advanced Placement Literature class. Photo by Hadley James.
Hope Squad Puts On Spirit Week At WHS To Help Spread Positivity
September 23, 2024
Chrissy Crucioli’s stand at the farmer’s market is shown. Crucioli is accompanied by her dog, Lucy, who is the namesake of her business. Photo by Harper Rosenberger.
Review: Wadsworth’s Farmer’s Market Is A Staple Of The Community
September 10, 2024
Introducing New Bruin Staff Members For 2024-2025 School Year
Introducing New Bruin Staff Members For 2024-2025 School Year
May 29, 2024
Opinion: AI Is Destroying Artists
Opinion: AI Is Destroying Artists
May 22, 2024
Opinion: Benson Boone Is Obsessed With The Bruin And We Are Obsessed With Him
Opinion: Benson Boone Is Obsessed With The Bruin And We Are Obsessed With Him
April 30, 2024
Opinion: Bruin Rates New Lavender Drinks
Opinion: Bruin Rates New Lavender Drinks
April 18, 2024
Opinion: Wadsworth Should Move To A Four Day School Week
Opinion: Wadsworth Should Move To A Four Day School Week
April 8, 2024
Signs for prep classes are posted outside the guidance office and have more information on the classes. The QR code can be scanned by student’s interested in signing up for the classes. Photo by Katie Allen.
Opinion: ACT Prep Classes Are Not Worth It
April 3, 2024

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Sullivan has just started his first year as assistant principal at Wadsworth High School. He is looking forward to getting to know students at the high school. Photo courtesy of Richard Sullivan.

Wadsworth High School Appoints Richard Sullivan As New Assistant Principal

Alex Banks, Online Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2024
Two students look at their phone during class. Currently, phone usage in classes is up to teachers. Photo by Alex Banks.

Phone Bans Are Being Implemented In Schools Around The Country: Will It Affect Wadsworth Schools?

Alex Banks and Riley Hunt
May 23, 2024
This is the Advanced Placemenet logo. Student interest has greatly declined in AP classes, with one of the main reasons being that Wadsworth High School offers a FlexPass opportunity, which allows them to leave school if they have a free period or a CCP study hall. Photo courtesy of fair use laws.

AP Classes At WHS Decline In Numbers

Alex Banks and Larkin Tackett
May 14, 2024
Chris Sieber has served as assistant principal at Wadsworth High School since 2015. Photo courtesy of the Whisperer Yearbook.

Wadsworth High Assistant Principal Accepts Principal Job at Triway High School

Alex Banks, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2024
Wadsworth Middle School Teacher Arrested On Three Counts Of Sexual Imposition

Wadsworth Middle School Teacher Arrested On Three Counts Of Sexual Imposition

Alex Banks, Riley Hunt, and Haley Reedy
April 26, 2024

Michael Foreman Shares His Out Of This World Life: From WHS Grad To Astronaut To Mayor

Katie Allen and Alex Banks
April 15, 2024
Signs for prep classes are posted outside the guidance office and have more information on the classes. The QR code can be scanned by student’s interested in signing up for the classes. Photo by Katie Allen.

Opinion: ACT Prep Classes Are Not Worth It

Alex Banks and Katie Allen
April 3, 2024
Wadsworth Alum Micah Beck Directs Film Featured in Cleveland Film Festival

Wadsworth Alum Micah Beck Directs Film Featured in Cleveland Film Festival

Alex Banks, Staff Editor
March 28, 2024
Women-Owned Businesses Find Success In Wadsworth

Women-Owned Businesses Find Success In Wadsworth

Maia Edwards, Alex Banks, and Katie Allen
March 12, 2024
Wadsworth Schools Close For Calamity Day During Solar Eclipse

Wadsworth Schools Close For Calamity Day During Solar Eclipse

Katie Allen and Alex Banks
February 13, 2024
Zoro undergoes training in sniffing. Zoro is able to detect objects that contain human odor and he is then able to track or search for them. “For example, if a suspect was driving down the highway and threw a piece of evidence [like a gun] out the window into a field, Zoro could search the field and locate the evidence because it smells of human odor,” Petit said. Photo courtesy of Seth Petit.

Passing Of Issue 2 Causes Changes For Police K-9s

Riley Hunt and Alex Banks
February 9, 2024
Name: Zoro Age: 8.5 years old Breed: German Shepard Photo courtesy of Seth Petit.

Meet Wadsworth’s Police Canine: What Do Police K-9s Do?

Riley Hunt and Alex Banks
February 9, 2024
Wadsworth Board Of Education Reduces Pay Of Superintendent Andrew Hill, Hill Apologizes For Personal Matters

Wadsworth Board Of Education Reduces Pay Of Superintendent Andrew Hill, Hill Apologizes For Personal Matters

Haley Reedy and Alex Banks
January 12, 2024
Wadsworth Fire Chief, Bob Lindner stands in front of one of the new ambulances. All new pieces of apparatus that were purchased for this new station cost over five million dollars. Photo by Haley Reedy.

Wadsworth Opens New Fire Station [Video Tour]

Alex Banks, Staff Editor
January 4, 2024
Wadsworth City Council Meetings Will No Longer Be Live Streamed

Wadsworth City Council Meetings Will No Longer Be Live Streamed

Katie Allen and Alex Banks
December 6, 2023
Trash cans at WHS overflow with trash every day. Food that could be saved is often thrown into them, causing them to overflow and leading to more food waste. Photo by Emma Lynn.

Waste: Is it a Problem at Wadsworth High School?

Alex Banks, Emma Lynn, and Reagan Riggenbach
November 13, 2023
Wadsworth 2023 Board of Education Candidates React to Election Results

Wadsworth 2023 Board of Education Candidates React to Election Results

Alex Banks, Staff Editor
November 9, 2023
Meet the 2023 Wadsworth School Board of Education Candidates

Meet the 2023 Wadsworth School Board of Education Candidates

Alex Banks, Staff Editor
October 20, 2023
Ohioans Set to Vote on Major Legal Changes

Ohioans Set to Vote on Major Legal Changes

Lizzy Edwards, Grace Barrett, Alex Banks, and Aaliyah Davis
October 16, 2023
Wadsworth High Choir performs at Kings Island

Wadsworth High Choir performs at Kings Island

Alex Banks, News Editor
May 11, 2023
Mass shootings are on the rise: Michigan State University students begin to recover from tragedy

Mass shootings are on the rise: Michigan State University students begin to recover from tragedy

Grace Barrett and Alex Banks
March 8, 2023
Wadsworth resident brings back “Find the Love”

Wadsworth resident brings back “Find the Love”

Alex Banks
February 14, 2023
Wadsworth Hosts Cops and Kids Event

Wadsworth Hosts Cops and Kids Event

ALEX BANKS and LEZLIE TINNEY
December 9, 2022
WHS Yearbook Staff Travels to Elyria High School

WHS Yearbook Staff Travels to Elyria High School

ALEX BANKS
October 13, 2022
Race for Ohio: The Bruin interviews Nan Whaley, Democratic gubernatorial nominee

Race for Ohio: The Bruin interviews Nan Whaley, Democratic gubernatorial nominee

ALEX BANKS, CARLEY SORRENT, and LUKE HOUSER
October 4, 2022
Hurricane Ian strikes, leaving horrible damage to Wadsworth alumni homes

Hurricane Ian strikes, leaving horrible damage to Wadsworth alumni homes

LEZLIE TINNEY and ALEX BANKS
September 30, 2022
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