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Monthly Archives: January 2019

Sports

Boys Basketball Catches Fire

Senior Dalyn DeCree attacks the rim. (Inji Kang/Media editor)   The CA boys basketball team went 4-0 over winter break, highlighted by a road win over archrival Bexley, and picked up right where it left off on Wednesday, January 9, as the Vikes traveled to undefeated Johnstown-Monroe and picked up a 53-44 victory over the…

Sports

Swimming Triumphs in New Year

Senior captains: David Barren, Sammie Kass, Callista Popp, and Jack Campbell. (Andrew Barren/Media) Academy’s boys swimming squad has been hard at work over break, triumphing in dual meets over Olentangy Berlin on Saturday, December 15, Granville on Thursday, December 20, and Dover on Saturday, January 5. Heading into 2019, CA was undefeated in the pool.…

Sports

Bowling Needs Momentum in New Year

Two wins, two losses for Striking Vikings. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media)  Academy’s bowling program finished off the second quarter decently, with the boys at 2-2 in their last four matches. On December 12, they fell to a strong Northland squad: 1755 to 1573. The Vikes’ December 14 bout also ended in defeat, with a 1641 to 1607…

Opinion & Editorial

Time for Change in College Football Playoff Era

Format for 4-Team College Football Playoffs Continues through 2026 Season. (Wikimedia Commons) “And he’s got an opening, Elliott, off to the races, can they catch him?”  “No, they can’t! Touchdown!”  Buckeye fans rejoiced as Ezekiel Elliott raced into the end zone for an 85-yard touchdown run, capping off Ohio State’s 42-35 upset victory over No.…

Opinion & Editorial

In the Right Direction: First Step Act

President Trump announces First Step Act (Source: Flickr) In 2002, Weldon Angelos, a father of two, was sentenced to 55 years without parole because of mandatory minimum sentencing laws. The crime? Selling marijuana three times while in possession of a firearm. Now not only is this sentence too severe for a nonviolent drug offender, but…

Opinion & Editorial

Wall or Not, Americans Need the Government Re-opened 

Potential wall prototypes stand outside a border checkpoint in Mesa, Texas (US Customs and Border Protection via Flickr)   This past Saturday marked the 22nd day of what has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. History.  For three weeks, TSA officers have initiated a “blue flue” strike- reporting ill en masse to protest uncompensated yet…