(Courtesy/@columbusacademy) On January 31 and February 1, the Columbus Academy Middle School Theater Department transported audiences to Bikini Bottom with its production of The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition. Vibrant stage design, energetic performances, and stunning vocals brought the beloved characters to life. The story follows SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends as they discover that Mount…

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…

Flickr TikTok is more than just an app. It’s a creative outlet, a way to connect, and for some a livelihood. But its future in the United States is in jeopardy. The U.S. government was scheduled to ban TikTok on January 19 because it parent company, ByteDance, shares its data with the Chinese government that…

Wikimedia Commons For the first time in years, the Golden Globes delivered a show that was both worth watching and entertaining. The 82nd ceremony, held on January 5, wasn’t just a celebration of the best in film and television, it was a reminder of why audiences love awards shows in the first place. With its…

(Lila P., Ela K/Staff) Flickr Service Board and Art Society Partner to Decorate Holiday Cookies Do you need last-minute in-school Service hours or events? Do not worry because the Service Board and Art Society are partnering for the first time to host a cookie decorating event on Thursday, December 19, from 1 to 3 p.m.…

Once a year in our Morris Art Gallery, students’ artwork is displayed across the walls and tables in a variety of mediums, as bowls, drawings, and photographs, sculpture and paintings showcase the talented artists ranging from our pre-k to seniors.  The art show is put up once a year, typically in late October or early…

Lila P./Staff On Friday, November 8, Billie Eilish performed at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati as part of her “Hit Me Hard And Soft” World Tour, an event fans have anticipated since the release of her third studio album “Hit Me Hard And Soft” last May, which was her first full-length record since Happier…

Lila P./Staff The Vikings have a busy week, beginning on Monday, with the girls and boys golf teams at states. On Tuesday we have extended advisory time, and there is a Clothing Closet pop-up. Students can volunteer during blocks 4 and 5 on Mobile Serve. Also, volleyball has an away game against Grove City at…

Flickr On Monday, September 31, musical director, Ms. Eads, revealed that Big Fish, a story filled with epic adventure and a lot of heart, was the winning answer to the “Guess the Title” competition. The game included over 10 clues that led students and faculty to naming the musical. The most prominent set of clues…

(Pixabay) Every fall, Academy students anticipate the unveiling of the fall show, and on Wednesday, August 21, Ms. Eads reveals the feature: The Importance of Being Earnest.  Playwright Oscar Wilde described his play as “a trivial comedy for serious people.” The play follows Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who both assume the identity of a…