(Flickr) Crime and Punishment, written by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky in 1866, remains a classic in literature, and rightfully so. Set in St.Petersburg, the novel introduces Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, an impoverished law student struggling to pay for his studies. He devises a plan to murder and rob a pawnbroker for her money. Leading up to the…

(PopBuzz) In 2020, Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher’s Netflix comedy hit landed at #1 on the streaming site. Narrated by former tennis champion, John McEnroe, with actor Andy Samberg and model Gigi Hadid, the writers loosely adapted this story from her childhood experiences as a first-generation Indian American girl. After her father’s sudden death, Devi…

(Flickr) Two astronomers discover a comet is heading straight for earth with the ability to destroy the world earth in six months.  This movie felt more like a wake up call, showing how much we need to see the consequences of our actions and put our differences aside for the better of the community. Before…

(Flickr) Will Wight’s series of The Cradle, set in a medieval-style tale of a magical martial arts world, is inspired by Korean and Chinese mythology and the xianxia (Chinese fantasy) genre. It follows the story of Wei Shi Lindon, a powerless member of the Wei clan, who turns his life around after a heavenly messenger…

(Photos/Andrew Barren) This month, The Academy Life sat down with Stephanie Campbell, food service director and chef at SAGE, to receive an inside perspective on how the dining hall staff has operated during both a pandemic and a food shortage.  The dining hall’s adjustments re-emphasize how every member of the school staff has stepped up…

(Ashley Tu/Staff) Academy’s  Art department installed the K-12 Student Art Exhibit over Thanksgiving break on Morris Hall’s second floor.  As soon as you step into the gallery, a profusion of creativity invites you to take a step forward and analyze each piece. Over 100  artworks fill up the walls, including oil paintings, portraits, graphic design…

Columbus Academy community members use pottery wheels to shape clay annual for Empty Bowls Dinner. (Courtest/ Ms.Bening and Ms. White)  If you are craving a meal that warms your heart, consider attending the Empty Bowls dinner on Friday, December 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Otterbein’s Campus Center. Columbus Academy Service’s Board and Ceramics Club sponsor…

(Andrew Barren/Media) In its first week of competition, the wrestling team started the year with a 42-17 win against Centennial in a seasonal opener on Thursday, December 9 in the Barton Room. Later in evening, the Vikes lost to Bishop Ready 33-30.  Next week, they will play in the Liberty Invitational at Olentangy Liberty on Friday,…

The girls basketball team traveled for its first game against Cardington Lincoln on November 23, suffering a 33-66 loss. The team rebounded against Whitehall on November 27 with an emphatic 55-31 victory at Whitehall.  The squad faced off against Bexley and CSGon on December 3. Against CSG, the Vikings won 39-20. Leading scorers were guard…

Team prepares for its match (Courtesy/Ben Anasis)  On Wednesday, December 1, the boys bowling team, under the direction of coaches Gerardina Garita and John Compton, bowled against Columbus South. Returning varsity players Jacob Mowery and Ryan Reagan earned a 1507-964 win together with new varsity players Colin Harrison, Kian Jennings, Zecheriah Kim, and Joshua King,…