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Bucky (Sebastian Stan) glares angrily at Sam (Anthony Mackie) after a fight. (Fair use from The Indian Express)

‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ attempts to tackle race, mental health with poise but falls short

May 20, 2021

Disney Plus’ second Marvel show “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is full of action, excitement and character development that culminates in an entertaining and enjoyable show that is one of the...

‘Hey Bexley Let’s Talk Equity’ holds sessions to discuss ‘Nice White Parents’ podcast

May 20, 2021

Three sessions of “Hey Bexley Let’s Talk Equity” discussed the “Nice White Parents'' podcast, produced by The New York Times, between March 31 and April 15. Coordinator of Experiential Learning...

High school hosts vaccine clinic for students

May 20, 2021

The high school hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, April 13 for the first dose of the vaccine and a follow up clinic Tuesday, May 4 for the second dose. Assistant Principal Craig McMillen...

Abby Zbacnik

Post-vaccination plans–Abby Zbacnik

May 20, 2021

Imagine walking through a restaurant: people are talking, glasses are clinking and you are finally told your group has arrived at the table. This is the feeling that freshman Abby Zbacnik has missed the...

Mead Gibson

Post-vaccination plans–Mead Gibson

May 20, 2021

Music blares from the speakers and the crowd goes wild, jumping around the stadium and screaming along to the songs. Since the pandemic last year, people have been unable to go to concerts or music festivals...

Track team looks to build on record-breaking season

May 20, 2021

The track team had a historic season this year following last year’s cancellation, setting two school records. Both boys and girls teams have won multiple meets this season, head girls coach Jamie...

Women face continuous discrimination in collegiate sports

May 20, 2021

Although Title IX granted women greater involvement in sports, female athletes have continued to be discriminated against, especially at the collegiate level. For many years, female athletes have been...

Colleges going test optional has short term benefits

May 20, 2021

After many students were unable to take standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT due to COVID-19, some schools decided they should no longer require them. Post-COVID, some are considering keeping the...

Clash of the Classes to be held with new COVID-19 guidelines

May 19, 2021

Clash of the Classes will be held Friday, May 21 with added events and protocol to meet COVID-19 regulations. Student Council president Sarah George said given COVID-19 protocol, the event will look a...

New tardy system allows three each quarter instead of five each semester

April 13, 2021

A new tardy system was implemented after spring break that allows students to accumulate three tardies every nine weeks, instead of the prior tardy system which allowed students five tardies each semester. Assistant...

Senior-only Prom to be held with modifications for COVID-19 safety

April 13, 2021

A seniors-only prom with adaptations to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19 will be held May 8 from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Columbus Country Club. Principal Kristin Robbins said in order for Prom to happen...

Junior Miller MacDonald prepares to assist his teammate senior Elliot Roe during a game of round net. (Photo by Matt Cohn)

Roundnet Club established, plans inaugural tournament

April 13, 2021

Each year, as the last remnants of snow melt from the ground and the first signs of the approaching summer season show themselves, families and friends alike gather outdoors to enjoy the weather and...

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