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Monthly Archives: January 2025

Opinion & Editorial

Women in Combat

Flickr The debate over women serving in the U.S. military, particularly in combat roles, has long been contentious. While many argue that women have proven their capability to meet the demands of these positions, others believe that their inclusion could potentially disrupt military effectiveness. At its core, this debate speaks to larger societal questions about…

News

Serving for the MS Musical, Spongebob

Pixabay Do you need in-school service hours? Help our drama department with two serving opportunities during the middle school performance of Spongebob on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. The theatre department needs five ushers and one student as box manager for two performances. Box office managers must arrive at 6:30 p.m. to handle cash and…

Opinion & Editorial

Why a Half Day Was Better Than No Day

 (@columbusacademy Instagram) Columbus Academy canceled classes on Tuesday, January 21, because of the freezing temperatures ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Students loved that they had an extra day of break following MLK Jr. Day, and I was glad to sleep in after watching Ohio State win the…

Opinion & Editorial

TikTok: What Lies Ahead for Creators and Users

Flickr Since last week, new developments involving TikTok’s future in the U.S. have arisen. After the 12-hour shutdown on Sunday, January 19, the 75 day temporary extension is currently underway. Attention has turned to potential buyers who could tsecure the app’s future for its 170 million American users. Surfaced as possible buyers include billionaires Frank…

A&E

Film Review: If Anything Happens I Love You

Pixabay This week, I watched the Oscar-winning short animated film If Anything Happens, I Love You, directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack. Only twelve minutes long, it is an inspiring piece that explores the love, loss, and grief of two parents mourning the death of their young daughter, who was killed in a school shooting. …

Sports

Basketball improves to 15-0

Theo F. sits back, locks up the opposing point guard. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The Vikings have outscored opponents this week 188-97–almost a 100-point difference in just three games. There wasn’t a real test this week, but they handled business accordingly. Starting with “The Battle in the 614,” Academy and New Lexington were inseparable as the Vikings…

Sports

Girls Basketball pulls off Back-to-Back Upsets

Kendall O. (Columbus Academy/Flickr) Coming off of a tough loss to Whitehall, the Vikings looked to get back on track against CSG after a previous loss 44-18 at the home of the Unicorns, so this game was going to have to be a nitty-gritty battle if the Maroon and Gray were going end up the…

Sports

Boys Swimming Crowned Conference Champions for 12th Consecutive Year

Justin L. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) As the first team to enter the postseason, boys swimming competed at the Central Buckeye League Invitational against six other schools on Saturday, January 25. Tallying 272 points to second-place Bexley’s 222, this marks the boys’ 12th consecutive conference win.  The top three Academy athletes include Ethan L. winning three…

Sports

Girls Swimming Finishes Runner-up in the CBL Championship 

Clara S. (CA Flickr)  On Saturday, January 25, the girls swim team began its postseason, hosting the Central Buckeye League Championship. Despite capturing 5 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze, Academy placed runner-up, trailing 115 points behind Bexley. Lillian B. was a key contributor to the team’s success, racking up 32 points for the Vikings.…

Sports

Wrestling struggles at Gahanna Alumni Memorial

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Saturday, January 25, Academy’s wrestling team was back in action at the Gahanna Alumni Memorial Tournament. Santiago P. went winless in the 144 weight class, getting pinned twice, once to a third-place finisher from Gahanna Lincoln and another to a senior from Walnut Hills, and thus, failing to qualify past the Round…