Jacob Eismann swimming free in the boys A relay. (Andrew Barren’22/Media) The CA AquaVikes had their last regular season meet on Tuesday, January 22. Academy hosted DeSales, Madison Christian, and Village Academy and placed first among all competitors. The boys started off with a bang as the Vikes’ 200 medley relay placed first, followed by…

Our Vikes had an uneventful week, partially due to cancellations. The Striking Vikings started out the week on the wrong foot, with a January 23 rivalry loss to Bexley at HP Lanes, falling 1743-1540. Vincent White Jr.’21 started off with a scorching first round of 162 points and followed it up with 123. Sophomore, Michael…

The biggest technological shift of the century is on the horizon. (Unsplash, CC0)   5G has been in the news recently because of the exposure it received at summits and keystones, like the Consumer Electronic Show, which happened just a few weeks ago. At these summits, phone companies, service providers and chip manufacturers alike boasted…

Seven Vikes place at Eagle Invitational. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) On Saturday, January 26, the Columbus Academy wrestling team recovered from a tough match on Wednesday, January 23, when it hosted Buckeye Valley and West Jefferson and dropped against the Roughriders 47-21, and  to the Fighting Barons, by placing well at the Eagle Invitational. Seven Vikes placed at the…

Beauty abounds on Academy’s campus. (Andrew Barren’22 and Katie Rankin’22/Staff) Over the past several years, Academy has implemented many programs and initiatives, all advocating for environmental conservation and awareness in our school community. These efforts range from the revamped student-run Service Board recycling program to the Dining Hall’s food pulper system, which has reduced food waste…

Juniors Emma Belford and Abby Yakam at Service Board’s Winter Blood Drive. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media) In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Service Board held its second blood drive of the year on Wednesday, January 16, collecting a record total of 43 units of blood. Donors dressed down in red clothing and were offered free Chris…

Anne Horton receives the 2017-18 National Coach of the Year Award. (Andrew Barren’22 and Katie Rankin’22/Staff) “Dear Anne, Congratulations! It is our privilege to inform you that you have been selected as the 2017-18 NFHS Coaches Association National Coach of the Year Award for the sport of Girls Field Hockey . . .  This award designates…

Academy places second in Walter F. Ehrnfelt Memorial Tournament. (Twitter@CAIceHockey) Over winter break, the Academy Ice Hockey team was active, losing to Olentangy Braves 2-8, beating Gahanna in their final meeting of the year 6-3, sweeping the series between the two teams, and edging out a victory against Olentangy Berlin, 4-3, to finish 2018 on…

Juniors, Eliana Jenkins, Shaan Arora, Alisha Mohsi, and sophomore Vaughn Armour (pictured) attend 2018  Student Diversity Leadership Conference with Dr. Broh and Mr. Losambe. (Andrew Barren’22/Media)   “Unapologetic love and acceptance . . . It is something words can’t capture,” says Dr. Broh, who has attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) since her first year at Academy. The…

Senior Dorrian Moultrie connects from the free throw line. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor)   The CA boys basketball team took Horizon Science Academy to the cleaners on Thursday, January 17, as the Vikings delivered a 68-28 beatdown on their home floor.   Academy hit the gas to open the game as seniors Chris Boyle and Dorrian…