Courtesy/Flickr) Four songs, five Grammies, and a high-profile lawsuit. Kendrick Lamar has had arguably the biggest year of his career so far, sweeping every category he was nominated for at the Grammys, holding the charts for 48 straight weeks and counting, and performing on one of the world’s biggest stages last weekend: the Super Bowl…

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…

Tyler, The Creator’s “Chromokopia Green” (Pixabay) Almost every other year, Tyler Okonma–better known as Tyler, The Creator, or just Tyler to fans– reinvents himself entirely: a new name, new style, a new album, and a wholly new sound. Tyler released his newest album, Chromokopia, on October 28, and it has been the biggest release of…

Ellie T./Staff Senior year comes with its unique stressors, but it also brings some of the best Academy traditions along with it. On Tuesday, October 22, in the midst of early college applications and the end of the first quarter, the seniors made their way during an early advisory meeting to the dining hall to…

(Courtesy/Ms. Bening and Carolina M.) Jeopardy, puppets, and tests: what do all these things have in common? Well, if you answered  “things found at an Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) forum,”– I’d not only be surprised – but you’d be right! On Saturday, September 28, Academy hosted more than 60 Latin students for this year’s…

(Courtesy/ Wikimedia Commons) If you were on campus last Friday, September 27, you most likely experienced the downpour that started promptly at 3:20 –perfect timing to soak anyone trying to go home or get ready for after-school practice. What you may not know, however, was that rain was not only long-awaited but marked a slight…

(Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons) You would think, with a cast including Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, and Tim Burton serving as director, that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice would be a guaranteed pop culture phenomenon–a spooky Barbie in popularity. But, surprisingly, it is not.  With Winona Ryder and Tim Burton reprising their involvement in the newest sequel of Beetlejuice, it is…

(Courtesy/Civic Leaders of America) On August 1, Junior State of America (JSA) announced an end to its 90-year legacy of leadership, civic engagement, and student political involvement in a public statement, citing a lack of funding and a declining rate of new members joining the organization as the cause.  This decision to close was news…

On Wednesday, April 17, surrounded by tornado sirens, torrential rain, and flickering lights, friends and family of fine arts seniors were treated to a night of laughter, appetizers, and most importantly–a carefully-curated art show created and organized by both the Senior Class and the Art Department. Several subjects included in the art displays varied from…

(Wikimedia) After years of endless recycled reboots and soulless sequels hitting the silver screen, one adaptation may hold the potential to outlive its source. Dune 2, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, hit the box office on March 1, earning $327 million worldwide. Many fans waited for its release by camping out at movie theaters. The…