Lock-in 2020: Seniors leave their marks on the Academy tunnel walls. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media) On Saturday, January 18, the graduating class of 2020 carried on the  tradition of the Senior Lock-in, founded by Mrs. Izokaitis and supported by Academy’s upper school faculty.  The seniors embarked on an all-night adventure and made memories that will  last a lifetime with…

On Saturday, January 11, the Columbus Academy boy’s basketball team traveled to Buckeye Valley for the teams first matchup against the league newcomer.  CA came out strong in the first half, holding the Barons to 13 in the first quarter. The Vikes continued their strong defense throughout the rest of the half and got the…

Third graders participating in the music competition during the MLK assembly. (Sari Shocket’22/Media)  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a beacon of hope for a nation shrouded in the darkness of hatred and discrimination during the American Civil Rights movement of the 1950’s -60’s. King was born on January 29, 1929, during a tumultuous time…

Dr. Losambe and Ms. Berkley, organizers of this week’s discussion groups in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Carolyn Vaziri’22/Co-editor) Before Winter Break, Upper Schoolers selected from a list of discussion groups that Ms. Berkley and Dr. Losambe prepared. for various sessions that would be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…

The Yakam sisters (Abby’20 and Emma’22) donating together at Academy’s first Blood Drive of the Decade. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media) Academy strives to maintain its large community impact in its annual Service Day, Empty Bowl events, and Faculty and Staff Service. One of the most beneficial functions that Academy hosts are its many Blood Drives that take…

(Courtesy/Andy Morris) On December 10, Academy’s four-man In The Know squad took the floor at Ohio State’s Fawcett Center, making a statement victory against Columbus Alternative in a 420-250 victory. The match was aired this past Wednesday night, January 15 on WOSU PBS. The Vikings continued their dominant season in this “Cerebral 16” contest, with seniors Andrew…

The FTC has pressured YouTube into making some controversial changes. (Wikimedia Commons) Back in September of 2019, the popular social media platform YouTube was fined $170 million by the Federal Trades Commission (FTC) for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). As a result, YouTube announced that it would make changes to the platform…

Australia is suffering wildfires, thunder, drought, flooding, and dust storms (Martin Snicer/Flickr)  The United States is one of Australia’s oldest allies. Two years ago, the two countries celebrated 100 years of mateship. Yet our media is giving more air time toward the heating tensions of a Warren-Sanders feud rather than the lethal blazes terrorizing our…

Vaughn Armour, Carolyn Vaziri, and Ethan Weiser in discussion with Mr. Wagshul. (Courtesy/Andy Morris)   Since the death of Iranian Kuds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani on January 3 of this year, the term “imminent” has entered the daily lexicon of Americans following the news.  What’s the big deal about this word? It all starts with the…

Sophomore Jake Carlin takes a shot at goal with only seconds remaining in regulation. (Henry Rubey’22/Staff) Following a strong win against rivals Gahanna Lincoln on Friday, January 10, Academy stacked up against non-league opponent Beavercreek at home on Saturday, January 11, dropping the close game 3-1. The next day, the Vikes took on Olentangy Berlin,…