The Pacific Ocean traces its name back to Magellan, who called it the Mar Pacifico, or “peaceful ocean.” Today, the waves are much choppier. China just launched its first operational aircraft carrier. Japanese coast guard ships are firing water cannons at Taiwanese vessels. What’s causing all this? It depends on whom you ask. The Chinese…

Hey, Ohio State football. It’s high time I apologize. Ever since you’ve been a part of my life, I’ve judged you on the basis of your obnoxious fans and horrifying mascot. I’ve been using you, too. I’d frequent your tailgates to snag some quality barbecue, but when game time came around, I’d make my escape.…

Nintendo is releasing another revolutionary gaming system, the Wii U, deeming it as “one of a kind” because of its versatility. Users can view gameplay on T.V while still viewing it on the Wii U, as a touch screen either horizontally or vertically. The 6.2 inch LCD touch screen with traditional button controls and two…

Video by Gavin Rackoff’14 and David Wexner’15

Despite its ongoing injuries, the girls soccer team managed to slam Liberty Union-Thurston last Thursday, 10-0, and it beat CSG 2-0 on Monday during Academy’s Senior Night, with Kat Weikert ’14 and Annie Meacham ’15 scoring the goals. On behalf of the CSG win, Margaret Sutton ’14, said, “We won 2-0 against CSG but lost to Granville…

One thing I know about popular movies right now is that for the most part, they follow a tedious guideline that has been repeated many times before. If I see another “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” commercial or a horror movie about possession by the devil I’m going to lose my mind. That is why it…

Other than the London Olympics, it will be the single most-watched television event of the year. But it’s not available in the United States. For the next few weeks, at least 1.5 billion people will be watching the T20 World Cup, representing almost a fourth of the human population. Short for Twenty20, T20 is a…

Academy’s field hockey team has launched its season with a blast, defeating all of its opponents thus far. Led by senior captains, Casey Lange, Coutney Deena, and Anjali Kanwar, the Vikes triumphed over Gates Mills Hawken this past Saturday, September 22, with a 6-1 win. After losing many seniors last year, numerous fans have looked…

“Another year, another iOS update” is the motto for Apple fanatics around the world. The Apple iOS 6 integrates over 200 new features for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch-with three major components: Passbook, iCloud, and Siri. Passbook revolutionizes how Apple users can store payments, such as boarding passes, movie tickets, retail coupons, and loyalty cards.…

Peaceful protests across the Islamic world resulted in carnage at a number of U.S. embassies and consulates over the last week, garnering international outrage and contention. At least fourteen people have been killed, but hundreds have been injured in the torrent, and many more may have died. These violent protests were first sparked in Egypt,…