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Sports injuries create setbacks for athletes mentally, physically

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 thought as they approached the hospital. Injuries such as Westman’s occur in high school athletes and impact both the […]

Advances in contraceptives lead to improvements in women’s health

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 pregnancies, but it is also used to address other health concerns. The first form of a birth control pill was originally approved […]

New coaches look into introduce fresh perspectives for upcoming seasons

The high school is welcoming three new varsity head coaches for the baseball, girls tennis and football teams starting this spring and next fall. Bexley alumni Brett Counts will coach the baseball team, middle school teacher Heath Goolsby will head the girls tennis team, and Mike Kerr will coach the football team. Counts graduated from […]