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Opinion & Editorial

Ohio’s Refugee Plea

The rumor mill has truly outdone itself this time. Forget everything you’ve heard about Ohio rejecting Syrian refugees and listen to this: a state does not have the power to reject admittance of any group of people. Only our federal government can do that.

Opinion & Editorial

T is for Transgender

It’s all too often that we get so wrapped up in our achievements that we forget to consider what can still be improved. If you get a 97 percent on a test, you’re not too likely to put too much thought into why you missed those other 3 percent. But what if you got a

A&E

“Unconventional” Surname Etiquette

For as long as I can remember, Christmas Eve has always been spent at my grandparents’ house. My dad’s whole side of the family–aunts, uncles, and my eleven cousins included–all gather for some much needed family time after a long year of missing the Anders family unit.

News

Please Think of Beirut

43 dead and 239 wounded in Beirut, Lebanon, but that doesn’t mean the world is paying any attention. Even prior to the horrendous Paris attacks, which have made their way onto essentially all major news sources, the Beruit attacks were receiving hardly any notice.

Top Stories

2015 Celebration of Leadership Interview with Alison Levine

Following this year’s presentation of Columbus Academy’s Annual Celebration of Leadership Assembly, seven Academy Life staff members had the opportunity to sit down with Alison Levine and discuss her life as a business woman, explorer, mountaineer, and leader of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition. Additionally, Levine is a New York Times bestselling author of

News

Origin of the Eiffel Tower Peace Sign

By now, it’s likely that you’ve seen the striking new symbol that will surely be associated with the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, for quite some time. The simplicity of the image somehow captures the yearning for Parisian peace delicately enough to rock you to the core.

Opinion & Editorial

So What on Skimpy Costumes

If you’re unfamiliar with the term “slut-shaming,” it essentially refers to a form of degrading women based on the way that they dress. Slut-shaming functions through assuming that wearing revealing clothing implies promiscuity. Sounds pretty bad, right?

News

“Play On!” Wows Audience Two Nights in a Row

It became immediately evident to me that “Play On!” was already a hit when I heard so many people who saw the show on Friday night talk about how they just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see it again on Saturday. Students, parents, and faculty included, “Play On!” had the entire crowd roaring its approval

Opinion & Editorial

Rethinking “Instafame”

The definition of “famous” has certainly expanded over the past few years. We’ve seen the rise of “YouTubers,” “Viners,” and now, even the “Instafamous.” The Internet forced huge change in the idea of fame, and who’s to say that this new brand of stardom is unhealthy? Well, Essena O’Neill, for one.