Amid our uncertain world, our re-evaluation of American history, a movement for racial justice, and a raging pandemic, Academy stood in solidarity with Black Americans during Black History Month in February. As Academy celebrated Black History Month, we recognized that Black history is American history.  We celebrated Black leaders, whose names both remain at the forefront…

With spring approaching, it may be a good time to purge your closet and remove outgrown clothing and  consider recycling your school items ( especially boys’ pants) at CA’s Clothing Exchange Closet.   The 30-year-old Clothing Closet has evolved from its off-campus PACA origins to a closet stationed on campus, now managed by our Service…

Beginning in fall of 2021, current sophomores and juniors can take courses through the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON), ranging from Ancient Greek 1 to Ensuring Equity: Women in 21st Century American Culture to CSI: Forensic Science and explore courses previously unavailable to us. MSON will offer 26 courses in STEM, social sciences, and world…

Wrestler Gyvnn Mendenhall earned 4th at the districts on Saturday, March 6 in the 220 lb. weight class, securing himself a spot at states for the second year in a row. He defeated Noah Lively of Han. River, Nick Mills of Paint Valley, and Lucas Thomas of Harrison Central. States will be held at Marion…

I get it. We are sick and tired of this pandemic. “Six feet apart.” “Don’t get too close.” “Socially distance.”  We are social creatures who long for interaction and connection with others. Quarantining ourselves from others has been frustrating, especially when it seems like there is no end to this outbreak.  But as vaccines are…

Netflix’s Ginny and Georgia exploded on the internet immediately after its release. This Gilmore Girls meets Desperate Housewives combo has developed a bad reputation from its cringe-worthy and controversial dialogue. The series follows a young mom, Georgia (Brianne Howey), and her teenage daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry) as they move to a town in Massachusetts.  What…

Christopher Nolan’s Inception struck me at first as convoluted and maybe even a bad dream.  Yet, the movie is a masterpiece because it gives both those who want a complex thinker and those who want an action packed thriller a fantastic film to watch.   This blockbuster follows a thief (Leonardo Dicaprio) who involves himself in…

Taylor Swift announced in 2019 that she would be re-recording her first five albums beginning in November of 2020. The masters of these albums, recorded with Big Machine Records, were acquired and then sold again to a private holding company. Swift left Big Machine Records when her contract expired in 2018 and signed with Republic…

March arrives. Waiting for hot cocoa and cookies. Outdoor sights. (Ella Morris, Charlie Belford, Sari Shocket, Henry Rubey’22/Media)

While many US students may be sleeping in on Friday, March 5, nine lucky US students aspiring to complete their off-campus service graduation requirement will be attending Gahanna Parks and Recreation’s 1 ½ hour orientation at Academy Park–thanks to the initiative of Brodie Leo’21 and the CA Environmental Club. Brodie led the Environmental Club’s idea…