The 2019 Black Friday ranked second all-time for online sales. (Wikimedia Commons) On Friday, November 29, over 165 million shoppers purchased about $7.4 billion worth of products, making this Black Friday the second largest online sales day behind last year’s Cyber Monday, compared with the $69 billion spent in brick-and-mortar stores from November 28 to…

Junior Campbell Gwin leaves a defender in the dust as he takes a shot at goal. (Henry Rubey’22/Media)   This week, coming off of unlucky successive pre-season losses, our girls and guys faced off against Dublin Coffman in the regular season opener.   On Friday, November 22, the squad traveled to Dublin to play the…

Sandy Doyle Ahern. (Julia DeVore’22/Media) After Adrian Jones’ moving words the week prior, many of us were eager to hear from the next leadership lunch speaker. On Thursday, November 21, Academy students piled into the Trustees Room to hear Sandy Doyle Ahern, who did not disappoint. Ahern is the president at EMH&T, which is a…

Older and younger students working together. (Courtesy/Charlie Sabgir’20) Last spring, Charlie Sabgir’20 worked with Dean of Scheduling, Mr. Dow, to implement our first upper school’s peer-tutoring program.   Peer tutors have a greater understanding of the courses that younger students are taking, specifically in math and science.  Students must complete a google form on the day…

(Cami Seymore’23/Staff) Looking for something fun to do on the weekend? Head over to Otherworld. But be prepared to never want to return to reality. Otherworld is an immersive art experience. It is a mix of sci-fi, fantasy and fairy tale rolled into one, with over 40 rooms designed by different artists. These rooms have…

(Max Walker’22/Staff) Avocado toast delivers a creamy texture and great taste when spread on toast. It is easy, healthy, tasty, trendy among millennials, and sure to impress your taste buds! Ingredients: Two halves of soft avocado One-half of a lemon Kosher salt Crushed red pepper Two ½ inch slices ofsourdough bread Steps: Toast the sourdough…

The new/old keyboard design should overall improve user comfort. (Apple) Apple released a new 16-inch MacBook Pro on November 13, fully replacing the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Compared to its previous generation, the new MacBook Pro naturally has multiple basic upgrades. The 16” Pro comes with MacOS Catalina and all of its features, including improved security,…

Same-sex couples could lose critical health care if providers choose to discriminate (Flickr/ Jose Antonio Navas).  In 2017, President Trump and vice president Mike Pence met with a legal scholar who advised them on social issues, including the likelihood of reversing Roe v. Wade. According to The New Yorker, two sources confirm that when the discussion…

Diyas, lamps that are typically lit during Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. (Rohit Saxena/Flickr)   Desi Club hosted its annual Diwali assembly on Friday, November 15, featuring an educational video and a few dance routines. The video informed the audience about the holiday of Diwali, which is the Hindu Festival of Lights. Academy students…

Guest speaker, Adrian Jones. (Henry Rubey’22/Media) On Wednesday, November 13, Columbus Academy students gathered on the Dining Hall’s fireside to hear Adrian Jones and his leadership story.  Nicknamed “Stuff” by family and friends, Jones recounted his life as a troubled youth involved in gangs, violence, and drugs, spending a number of years in prison or the…