Daryl Morey’s support for Hong Kong has put the NBA at unfortunate odds with China. (Wikimedia Commons) Little did the average American citizen know in 1971 that after two decades of containment, all it would take for the United States and China to break the ice would be a ping-pong match. For all of the…

Eliud Kipchoge runs monumental 1:59:40 26.2 miles on October 12. (Wikimedia Commons) It’s official: Eliud Kipchoge has just redefined running as we know it. On Saturday, October 12, the 34-year old Kenyan native lined up at Prater Park in Vienna, Austria, with 41 pacemakers and a timing car by his side to attempt what has…

Scrolling through Twitter last Friday, I couldn’t believe what filled my timeline. Attacks on Greta Thunberg and the international climate strikes littered my home page, and after just minutes of reading tweets from fervent politicians and enraged citizens, I had to put my phone away. It’s a well-established fact by now that climate change is…

The California Legislature passed the Fair Pay to Play Act on Monday, September 9. (Wikimedia Commons)  This past Monday the California State Senate unanimously voted 72-0 on the Fair Pay to Play Act written by state Democrats Nancy Skinner and Steven Bradford, which will allow Californian collegiate athletes to earn compensation for their name, image,…

The almighty buck reigns as 2.3 million acres and counting are afire. (Pxhere) Over the past few weeks, the Amazon rainforest and the mass fires currently devastating this region have dominated headlines. The Amazon is well on its way to becoming a savannah. Its accelerated destruction is just as you might predict: political manipulation occurring…

The NBA Playoffs are without Lebron James for the first time in 13 Years. Wikimedia Commons. Few things are certain in life, and for the past 13 years, having King James in the NBA playoffs has been a certainty for basketball and sports fans alike.  Whether it was for the wine and gold of his…

The Nation of Brunei Has Caused World Outcry Over New Rules. (Wikimedia Commons) Located on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia, the country known as Brunei was of little knowledge to the average American citizen until a few weeks ago.  Known for its luscious rainforests, striking beaches, and immense wealth, the nation–populated with…

All of us. All in: Mrs. Carter and her middle schoolers cheering at the drop off circle! (Sarah Neltner ’20/Media) On April 4-5, Columbus Academy hosted its third day of #AllDay4CA, the annual event that began in the spring of 2017.  The 25-hour event brings Vikings of all generations together by contributions to the Annual…

Officers involved in Stephon Clark shooting will not be charged.( Flickr) Almost a year has passed since the death of Stephon Clark and just this past week on Tuesday, March 5, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced that the two police officers involved in the killing will not be charged with any crimes.  On the…

Upper School Dean, Mr. Losambe, showing thanks by waving to other faculty, volunteers, and the camera! (Sari Schocket’22/Media) This past Wednesday, February 6, the Service Board hosted its annual event dedicated to the work of our faculty and staff, former and present, here at Columbus Academy. Jenny L’Hommedieu’19 and Abigail Freytag’20 coordinated the day with…