(Abbey Z./Staff) As its image embodies, a dragon, the fifth of 12 zodiacs in the Lunar New Year cycle, represents charisma, power, ambition, and confidence. Families and communities around the world welcomed the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, February 10. Lunar New Year is also called the Spring Festival because it occurs on the…

Adaugo N. (Caroline M.) Concluding its regular season on Monday, February 12, girls basketball sits with a five-loss streak. The girls have a 32% win rate, a 7-15 overall record, and are sixth out of eight in the conference. Their opponent, Buckeye Valley, on the other hand, has a 91% win rate, a 20-2 record,…

Mircea B. (Melanie Q./Staff) At Ohio University’s Division II District Championships on Friday, February 16, several swimmers secured spots to states. The boy’s team walked away with their third consecutive win at districts, while the girls finished third. Finishing with 262 points, 55 points ahead of second-place Athens, the boys dominated in the relays. They…

(Courtesy/Ms. Conti) Sunshine, blue skies, beach waves, and popsicles: these are things that come to mind when we hear “summer break.” Despite the appeal of spending time away from school, we have all fallen victim to the summer boredom that sets in. After all, 11 weeks is a long time—a time that is perfect for…

(Caroline M./Staff) Losing its three games last week, girls basketball sits sixth in the conference with a 7-14 record.  First, the Vikings hosted Grandview Heights to celebrate Senior Night on Tuesday, February 6. The team honored Alison C., Adaugo N., Eleanor S., and Sam W. The seniors and Morgan S. comprised the starting lineup, as…

Justin L. (Melanie Q./Staff) After a week off from competing, the AquaVikes found success at sectionals on Saturday, February 10. The girl’s team traveled to Columbus School for Girls, while the boys swam at the Kenyon College Natatorium.  The girls placed third with 178 points and several district qualifiers. Lillian B., Maddie E., Ella L.,…

Sam W. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) Sitting sixth in the conference with a 7-11 record, girls’ basketball rebounded with two wins after five consecutive losses.  For its first game of the week, the team traveled to Dublin Scioto on Tuesday, January 30. Despite lagging 6-9 at the end of quarter one, the girls bounced to 32-15 in…

(Melanie Q./Staff) Delivering thrilling victories and several records, the Aquavikes hosted Senior Night on Tuesday, January 23, and traveled to Columbus School for Girls for the Central Buckeye League Championships on Saturday, January 27. The Vikings invited Newark Catholic and Whetstone for a joint senior night. Both Academy’s boys and girls teams won first, tallying…

(Courtesy/Sunil S.) After losing three times last week, girls basketball sits 5-10 overall and sixth in the conference. The girls played games every other day, facing Bishop Ready, Harvest Prep, and Columbus School for Girls.  First, the Vikings battled the Silver Knights on Tuesday, January 23, losing 34-45. They traveled to Harvest Prep on Thursday,…

Matt Hyde (Melanie Q./Staff) To the class of 2025: Where will we be in 592 days? We could be in New York or California or even across the world in Europe. We will be with new friends and teachers on a journey to pursue our passions. Our futures are uncertain, undecided, and open to endless…