Sexual assault is one of man’s most heinous crimes. Yet, when it comes to punishing offenders, college administrators are often reluctant to be harsh. The least controversial course of action is expulsion, but is it enough to just banish the miscreant from campus?

How dangerous is the internet? On Wednesday, December 2, Jesse Weinberger presented a scary yet powerful case against using the internet heedlessly. She showed us a wide variety of evidence that proves internet is full of danger, utilizing what some have described as “confrontational scare tactics.”

Is it time for a no cell phone policy? As blasphemous as this statement may sound, there’s mounting evidence that cellphones are having a negative effect on our lives. The Upper School wouldn’t be the first to make such a decision either. The Middle School has already instituted a ban on cell phones during the…

The Columbus Academy has changed, and changed for the better. No, we’re not referencing the construction, as much as we all enjoy the sound of drills and backhoes in the morning. We are talking about the positive leadership that has tremendously altered the attitude of the student body.

Last Friday, April 17th, was the national Day of Silence, an event that calls attention to anti-LGBT bullying. Students across the country vowed to take some form of silence to stop effects bullying. This day of recognition has grown from its humble beginnings to over 8,000 participating schools.

On Wednesday December 3rd, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), with the help of Dr. Broh, announced its plans for the school’s first “affinity time.” This will be a private meeting for LGBTQ students to discuss their lives and place within the Academy community, to find support from and ask questions of others in a similar position.…

Why is a word synonymous with gender equality met with sneers and eye rolls? Our culture now likens feminism to “man-hating, bra-burning” women. As a result, generations of girls in this age feel insecure associating with feminism.

You may have noticed at this year’s assemblies that our Upper School Head, Mrs. Izokaitis, has been reporting  any recent Discipline and Honors Committee’s decisions. These announcements have sparked murmurings among the student body. Many question the usefulness behind this practice.

The Modern “Sadie Hawkins” We are surrounded by calls for modernism. Feminism is a thing of the past, as it implies girls have to work to be treated equally, and by now it is expected that girls and guys have equal leverage in all areas of life. Our school is on top of this modernism;…

Sweaters, skirts, pants, socks, facial hair; at times it can seem like the school is trying to control every aspect of what we wear and how we look. The hallways buzz with complaints about “new” dress code rules and the unbelievable injustice of them. These complaints have always been around, but lately it seems like…