Pixabay On Thursday, February 26, Academy held a Community Café with Emelia Sheeley, executive director of Riverview International Center(RIC), a Columbus-based nonprofit that helps new Americans make their transition to the US more seamless and welcoming. Several students, including current senior Lynn Y., have participated in internships with RIC through Columbus Academy’s Internship Program. Sheeley…

(@ca_lester.ology on Instagram) Academy’s Health Occupations Students of America competed in HOSA’s regionals at the Delaware Area Career Center on February 20. Many students delivered outstanding performances, earning qualifications for the state competition in Toledo from April 15–17. Chaz M. placed 1st in Extemporaneous Writing –Health Policy, Kaito McC. also earned a 1st in Behavioral…

Coming off a long winter break, the boys swim team had two meets this week. On Thursday, January 9, the boys hosted a tri-meet against Bloom-Carroll and Liberty Union, with first-place finishes that included Wystan C. in the 500 free with a time of 5:07.16, William D. in the 50 free with 23.29, Mason H.…

On October 31, senior Lynn Y. spoke to our first-year Global Scholars to share her transformative experience when studying in Morocco through a U.S. State Department scholarship program, which is dedicated to educating students to become globally aware leaders. Global Scholars highlight the significant value of international experiences and cultural immersion.  Lynn’s presentation focused on…

Eesha T./Staff Launched in fall 2023 with guidance from Mr. Mena, the Global Scholars Club gives high school students a chance to explore the world beyond their classrooms due to an initiative of the Columbus Council on World Affairs which allows students to participate in a three-year experience centered on understanding global connections and cultural…

United CA and the Alumni Board hosted the Alumni Weekend Multicultural Luncheon in the Crane Learning Center on On Saturday, October 4, for alumni, parents, and students to convene in an intergenerational setting. Approximately 55 people attended, showing the their enthusiasm for the new event. The goal of this initiative was to encourage meaningful connections…

Flickr By August, Vivek Ramaswamy had raised $9.7 million in the opening months of his campaign for Ohio governor, compared to $1.4 million from Democrat Amy Acton. With Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel stepping aside, Ramaswamy now stands as the leading Republican contender in the 2026 race. Tressel announced this week that he would not seek…

(Wikimedia Commons) “Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery,” declared Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on September 3rd, 2025, as he announced the state’s sweeping plan to eliminate all vaccine mandates. The statement, delivered during a press conference alongside Governor Ron DeSantis, immediately sparked national outrage. Critics condemned the…

Jackson A. HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), founded in 1976, is a global student-led organization that empowers students to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and real-world experience, promoting career opportunities. HOSA includes more than 260,000 members across 54 chartered associations, including American Samoa, Canada, China, the District of Columbia,…

Flickr This past weekend, February 23-25, Germany awaited the results of Europe’s most important election of the year. The 2025 German federal election, held on February 23, was moved up due to intense political turmoil. In November 2024, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), made the shocking decision to fire Finance…