Avery M. (Staff) Family and friends gathered in the Morris Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 23, to celebrate the Fine Arts seniors’ paintings, sketches, photos, and ceramic pieces that comprised the annual Senior Art Show.  The exhibit featured 34 seniors whose work ranged from paintings, like Bebe S.’s large, nostalgic pieces, Angela Z’s hyper-realistic portraits,…

On Friday, April 17, Bexley hosted a division-wide track meet, hosting Bishop Ready, Worthington Christian, St. Charles, Hamilton Township, and Wellington. In the 4×800-meter relay, Chris H., Dane C., Giuseppe P., and Andy B. pushed the pace early, staying within striking distance of the leaders while exchanging the baton cleanly under pressure. Strong performances from…

(Via academyvikingsinstagram) Girls lacrosse went undefeated this week, going 2-0 against the Granville Blue Aces and against Hathaway’s Brown Blazers. On Tuesday, April 21, the Vikes played Granville at home, where they won 19-2 over the then 5-3 Blue Aces. Some of the Academy goal scorers were Camille B., Lexi F., Caroline M., Katie N.,…

Arjun S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) After another successful week of competition, the Vikes improved their overall record to 6-5 with commanding victories on Tuesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 23. The week began on Tuesday with a dominant 5-0 sweep over Franklin Heights. The Vikes controlled every match, with all five positions winning by identical 6-0,…

(Flickr) Before becoming the luxurious jamboree it is today, Coachella was simply a launching point for up-and-coming alternative and indie rock groups.  In 1993, American rock band Pearl Jam boycotted all venues controlled by Ticketmaster, which overcharged customers, so the group hosted its concert at the Empire Polo Club instead. Their performance cemented the club’s…

On Saturday, April 18, Academy’s National History Day club had one of its best years yet at the Ohio State competition, with two students qualifying for the national competition and one receiving a special award.  National History Day is a nationwide program that involves middle and high schoolers in researching a historical topic based on…

(Eesha T./Staff) Culminating three years in the Global Scholars Diploma, my fellow Global Scholars (Year 3’s and Year 1’s), and I traveled to Otterbein University on April 16, to present our Take Action Projects. For the past three years, Aashi V., Bella L., Diya S., Lynn Y., Maddie E., Max B., Meera S., and Melody…

Pixabay Whether they are wireless earbuds, over-ear noise-cancelling sets, or classic wired headphones, these devices have become a constant presence in many students’ daily lives, as researchers continue to question whether headphones enhance our lives or isolate us from the world. A study cited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information found that around 80%…

(Wikimedia) Here’s a look at what’s been happening in the sports world. Rory McIlroy finally got over that major slump and has now won back-to-back at Augusta. McIlroy led all four days of the tournament, though world #1 Scottie Scheffler gave him a run for his money over the weekend, going bogey-free on both Saturday…

(academyvikingsinstagram) The girls lacrosse team competed in three matchups this week, winning handily in each of them, improving their record to 3-2 for the season and outscoring their opponents 49-8. On Tuesday, April 7, the squad hosted the Wellington Jaguars, where they were dominant in a 16-1 victory. Goal scorers included Camille B., Lexi F.,…