Max Crane’21 focuses on the puck as he guards the goal. (Jenny L’Hommedieu’19/Media) The CA ice hockey squad had a busy weekend filled with three games. The Vikes captured two wins against tough opponents, Springboro and St. Francis DeSales. But Academy’s win streak on the weekend came to an end when they took on the…

Aylah Mendenhall’19 performs in Jazz Band’s annual concert. (Grace Harrison’20/Staff) On Friday, December 7, at 7:00 pm, the Jazz Band played its fall concert. Jazz Band is a music elective that meets during zero period, so its membership is smaller than concert band. It’s mostly for Upper Schoolers, but Middle Schoolers who have shown that…

The Community CAfé Encapsulates Diverse Viewpoints through Debate-less Dialogue. (Flickr) Over one month ago, the Upper School Student Council hosted a Community CAfé centered around the unnerving events of violence, specifically referring to the Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, as well as discussing the original planned topic of balancing religious holidays during the school year.  This…

Senior Malcolm Klingbeil finishes at the rim. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The CA boys basketball team saw its early lead evaporate on Saturday, December 8, as Central Crossing took advantage of the Vikings’ poor execution in the closing minutes and escaped with a 51-47 win. Before taking on the Comets, Academy hosted Cristo Rey in its…

Whitney Hannallah’20 pushes through a freestyle. (Riley Hennessy’20/ Media) The CA Girls swim team had two more quick meets this week, racing the Delaware Hayes Pacers on Friday, December 7, and competing in  the annual Ned Reeb Invitational on Saturday, December 8. Friday’s meet was disappointing. Even with excellent swims from senior Sarah Cabre, junior…

Amazon’s omnipresence: in your phone, on your laptop, in the food you eat . . .  and we might be acting too late. (Unsplash, CC0)   Amazon first announced its initiative for a new headquarters, labelled “HQ2,” back in September, 2017. With this pronouncement came a torrent of a proposals that represented various cities and states,…

Robert Mueller could close a final report in the coming weeks. (Medill DC/Creative Commons)   When special counsel Robert Mueller opened an investigation into the Trump’s campaign’s alleged collusion with the Kremlin in 2016, many were overjoyed. Thousands practically salivated over the prospect of a Trump indictment to bring about his impeachment and ultimate downfall.  With…

Freshman, Zara Syed, holds her own in the team’s first match. (Sarah Neltner ’20/ Media) The Columbus Academy wrestling team opened its season on Thursday, December 6, in a tri-match against Worthington Kilbourne and Madison Plains. In a rough start to the season, the Vikes lost both duels. Gyvnn Mendenhall’22 was a bright spot for the…

Alex Phelps’20 swings ball inside. (Inji Kang’19 /Media editor) The girls basketball team looked to continue its winning streak in a game against Wellington on Tuesday, December 4 in the Mack. The Vikes’ fast offensive pace and sharp shooting had already attested to their success so far this season. And they accomplished a similar performance…

Senior David Barren swims 100 butterfly in Delaware meet. (Andrew Barren’22/Media) Academy’s boys swim team had a packed weekend, facing Delaware Hayes in a dual meet on Friday, December 7, before heading to Ohio State’s Ned Reeb Memorial Invitational on Saturday, December 8. The Vikes’ duel against the Pacers ended with an AquaVikes win of 100-64,…