Brett Kavanaugh is a Supreme Court Justice. What Does This Mean and What Comes Next (Photo/David King via Flickr)  On Saturday morning, the US Senate voted 50-48 to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. But from the beginning, and at every turn, this confirmation process has been botched, mishandled and deliberately gerrymandered.  This has been…

Kavanaugh’s confirmation process has become a political flashpoint. (Wikimedia Commons) Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing has devolved into a complete circus.   From the onset, the judge was asked leading questions and mercilessly grilled by Democratic senators like Hirono and Harris, who tried to pander to their base by exposing Kavanaugh’s conservative bent. Then Senator Corey Booker…

Pope Francis, under fire for promoting known perpetrator Cardianal McCarrick, bows head during a general audience. (Flickr via Catholic Church of England and Wales) Like most American Catholics, I am disgusted. I am shocked by the heinous crimes of the very men I’m supposed to look to for spiritual guidance. I am repulsed by the…

Troy Balderson enters a campaign rally at Olentangy Orange High School. (Paul Becker via Flickr)   Shortly after the special election results from Ohio’s 12th Congressional District came in on August 7, President Trump had already taken to Twitter to congratulate Republican Troy Balderson on his “BIG” win.  In reality, Balderson’s victory was anything but. In…

Junior Ryan Milbourne enjoys Sophomore Hanna Yakoob’s Where’s Waldo game. (Jenny L’Hommedieu’19/Media) As students and faculty packed into the Dining Hall for Academy’s fifth annual Computer Science Fair on May 23, they observed the end results of computer science students’ weeks of hard work.  In between bites of Whit’s custard, students viewed projects ranging from an 80’s…

(commons. wikipedia.org) President Trump should listen to his wife more.  Last Monday, Melania Trump, announced plans for her new platform as First Lady. Her “Be Best” campaign will focus on the mental and social health of children across America, with a particular focus on safe social media and cyberbullying.  Regarding positive social media, Trump asserted, “It…

Republican Candidate Troy Balderson speaking to workers. (Courtesy/ baldersonforcongress.org On Tuesday, May 8, Ohio voters choose the party candidates for the upcoming special election in August. The election will be a test of the “Blue Wave” that Democrats hope will flip congress to their favor this November. Democrat Danny O’Connor won a six-way primary to…

(Wikimedia Commons)  For the past week, the announcement of a merger between cellular giants T-Mobile and Sprint has upended the telecom world. Touting improved coverage and unprecedented technology, the two corporations are rapidly moving toward realizing this partnership.  But what exactly does this mean for America’s nearly 240 million cellular consumers?  Sprint customers—specifically—could see enhanced…

Prom invitation logo.  As students entered COSI for 2018’s superhero-themed prom on April 28, what is Columbus’s hallmark science attraction had been transformed into a spectacular party. After harkening back in time to the Taylor Mansion last year, prom sprung forward once again, with science experiments and distinctive lighting to match the sci-fi theme. Midway…

Students participate in author Melanie Crowder’s writing workshop. (Carolyn Zhang’20/Staff) On Monday, April 16, Columbus Academy hosted Melanie Crowder, acclaimed author of Audacity, Three Pennies, and Parched, as the annual “Voices of Authors Series” guest speaker. Crowder is also the recipient of the Jefferson Cup and the Bulletin Blue Ribbon awards. In the morning, all…