Team warm-up. (Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) The Academy bowling squad opened its 2019 season this week. After three matches, both the girls and boys teams stand with a 1-2 record,  with promising performances from both newcomers and veterans. On December 5, the boys competed against Briggs, with Ryan Reagan’22 showing an impressive 167 and 152. Fellow rookie,…

Miso ramen with wood-ear mushrooms:a lighter alternative to the signature tonkotsu ramen. (Ethan Weiser’22/Staff) A good bowl of ramen can be warm, comforting and the perfect fare for a cold winter’s night. Some of the Columbus’s best ramen is served at Fukuryu Ramen, with  Upper Arlington and Dublin locations, and if you are up for…

Harvey & Ed’s classic Rueben sandwich with kugel. (Sarah Silver’21/Staff) A display of cookbooks and deli classics welcomes you into Cameron Mitchell’s newest eatery, Harvey & Ed’s deli, in the Short North.  With both counter and sit-down service, Harvey & Ed’s features traditional Jewish delicacies, including potato latkes ($5), noodle kugel ($5), and Bubbe’s matzo ball…

Warning: This article contains spoilers for both Avengers: Infinity War and the trailer for Avengers: Endgame. (Wikimedia Commons) “Is this thing on?” These words, spoken by Tony Stark in what seems to be a final message to Pepper Potts, are accompanied by an image of a shattered Iron Man helmet. The cinematography is telling: what follows,…

Box artwork of Animal Crossing: New Leaf. (Flickr)   Between the announcement of Isabelle’s addition to the roster of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the announcement that a new Animal Crossing title for the Nintendo Switch is in the works (the second of which was delivered by a cartoonish, anthropomorphic raccoon called Tom…

The First Lady and the President at The White House: 1989-1993. (Joyce N. Boghosian/White House Photo Office)    “OK, go for it, but it will be a real punch in the gut,” said the president as he negotiated with congressional leaders from each party on a hot afternoon in June of 1990. The president had just…

Gift giving during the holiday season is a tradition. But have we taken it too far? (Pexels) The day after Thanksgiving, more commonly known as Black Friday, kicks off the holiday shopping specials in spectacular fashion. Hordes crowd into popular department stores at two in the morning, just searching for those perfect deals. And I…

Cheyenne Redman-Sullivan Takes ACTION at Academy. (Andrew Barren’22/Media)    Human trafficking is a devastating form of enslavement affecting millions worldwide. It is widely prevalent in the United States, and our hometown is an epicenter of activity, yet it is seldom addressed.  Senior Cheyenne Redman-Sullivan is determined to change this.    Ohio is ranked #4 in…

  The CA boys basketball team took care of business on Friday, November 30, as the Vikings began their season with a 59-42 road win over Western Reserve Academy.   Academy was bursting with energy from the tip. The Vikes crashed the offensive glass, as seniors Chris Boyle, Hayden Compton, and Evan Scott each scored…

Jacob Beck’19. (Sari Shocket’22/Media) The Academy boys swimming team started its season with two outstanding performances on Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1. The AquaVikes took a strong victory at their season opener on Friday, November 30, facing Bishop Watterson at a duel meet. The Vikings easily won 120-34, showing strength from all members…