(flickr.com)   When viewers plan to watch Netflix’s new series, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and expect to see a horror show-they will find quite the opposite.   The Haunting of Bly Manor is about a young woman named Dani (Victoria Pedretti) who takes a job as an au pair at an English manor, caring two…

Arepazo is a family-owned restaurant whose name stems from the Venezuelan cornmeal dish, the arepa. With locations in Gahanna and the Brewery District Neighborhood, Arepazo boasts authentic cuisine that merges Latin American culture with fine dining.  Arepazo features classic Latin American appetizers, including papa criolla ($6), Venezuelan tequeños ($6), and Venezuelan empanaditas ($12) with shredded…

On November 8, long time “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek passed away from pancreatic cancer. Trebek announced his illness on March 6, 2019, letting everyone know he was going to fight. Following his announcement, he was met with tons of love and support across the nation. Even with stage four pancreatic cancer, Trebek never left the…

(Flickr)   On November 10, 2020, Microsoft released its stunning new Xbox Series X. Two days later, Sony released its revolutionary PS5 .   While both consoles provide 4k gaming at 120 frames per second (fps), there are notable differences.   Sony’s ambitious curvature design is a clear deviation from conventional gaming consoles. With one…

(Pixabay) Once Academy moved to 100% capacity, my family and I, like many others in our community, made the difficult decision of going all online to protect ourselves or loved ones at home.  Online learning has its bright sides. Avoiding the transportation time to get to and from school and sleeping in are a luxury,…

(Flickr) From Regan Cornelius, Josh Tu, and Carolyn Vaziri Given former Vice-President Joe Biden’s win over President Donald J. Trump and the divisive climate surrounding the election, we at “The Academy Life” extend invitations for all points of view. If your beliefs differ from our greater school’s population, please feel encouraged to let your voice be…

(Carolyn Vaziri’22) Etched on our school’s walls are Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Fairness. Integrity, and Moral Courage: these are the core values, commonly referred to as our “5+2,” that comprise the foundation of our moral code. The Columbus Academy community strives to live by these values both during our time at Academy and beyond. In the…

Thirty upper school students participated in the Service Board’s 3rd annual sleep out for KIDS 4 KIDS on Friday, November 6. Student and teacher volunteers put thumbs up for a job well done at finishing part of the drive.    (Courtesy/Ms. Bening)  While many Vikings are blessed with a surplus of food and personal items,…

(Courtesy/Pixabay) Many eligible CA seniors cast their ballots for the first time for the 2020 presidential election. This year, voting looked different than past elections, and our eighteen-year-old seniors had the option to  fill out an absentee ballot or wear masks and practice social-distancing while standing in line at the voting stations. To avoid the…