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Sports injuries create setbacks for athletes mentally, physically

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

The wind roared as junior John Westman’s parents flew down the highway, rushing him to the hospital. John was slumped over in the seat with his shoulder hanging to his side. “Here we go again,” he...

Students strive for speedy injury recovery

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

After the crack of a bone, the pop of a knee or the sprain of an ankle, an athlete's focus turns from winning a game to recovering from an injury. Whether it follows surgery or a diagnosis, recovery can...

Senior Claire MacDonald stands beside the sign at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. (Photo by Katie Jude)

Episcopal church welcomes newcomers, returners with open arms

October 25, 2021

The sweet melody of a church organ floated out of the St. Alban’s Episcopal Church’s doors on the morning of Sunday Sept. 26, propped wide open to welcome both regular attendees and newcomers. There...

Jewish service offers new, welcoming atmosphere

Jewish service offers new, welcoming atmosphere

Bexley Staff October 25, 2021

Sometimes in order to expand your own faith, you have to experience another approach to religion. I had the opportunity to do this by attending a service at Congregation Tifereth Israel. Prior to this...

Senior Juliette Garcia stands outside of the East Broad Islamic Center. (Photo by Juliette Garcia)

Mosque welcomes all to experience Muslim prayer

October 25, 2021

  As I entered the Islamic Center on East Broad Street to experience a Muslim service for the first time, I instantly felt overcome by an accepting and kind energy. I was welcomed by Imam Shabaan...

Graphic by Colin Ryan

Student manages difficulties of epilepsy

May 24, 2021

For many kids, the summer camp experience is defined by spending hours under the sun, swimming, kayaking or partaking in other enjoyable activities. However, for senior Kate Sullivan, that fun experience...

Graphic by Colin Ryan

Diabetes creates daily challenges for students

May 24, 2021

The pancreas: a small, seemingly benign organ located in the stomach. Many will not pay this vital structure much attention unless forced to fill out a sheet labeling organs in a class. Others might...

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator faces modern scrutiny

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator faces modern scrutiny

March 10, 2021

If you were to ask anyone that you know whether they thought of themself as complex or simplistic, everyone would say complex. As humans, we tend to consider ourselves as deep and intricate individuals...

Students use astrology to reflect on their personalities

Students use astrology to reflect on their personalities

March 10, 2021

When people consider their personal characteristics, they don’t tend to consider how the positions of the sun, planets and stars influence them, but those who follow astrology believe the movement of...

Enneagram personality test versatile but dubious

Enneagram personality test versatile but dubious

March 10, 2021

One simple fact of life: people love to learn more about themselves. Whether it be through personality tests or intense introspection, the drive for self-reflection is common. To that end, standing out...

Advances in contraceptives lead to improvements in women’s health

Bexley Staff February 10, 2021

While the school requires students to learn the basis of contraceptives, many remain ill-informed about the history and many uses of birth control. Birth control does play a large role in preventing unwanted...

Contraceptives vital to the health and well-being of students

Bexley Staff February 4, 2021

*Editors’ Note: Names have been changed to protect the sources’ anonymity. Student Gracie Ward* sat in the passenger seat of her mom’s car and watched the highway pass with unease. She was on the...

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