Pictures of veterans are featured in the Veteran’s Memorial and Museum foyer. Carolyn Zhang’20/Staff On Saturday, October 27, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum had its grand opening. The celebration was kicked off with a performance by the Navy Band Great Lakes at the Dorrian Green park in front of COSI. Next, Patriot Guard Riders…

President Obama lights White House in rainbow colors following SCOTUS’ legalization of gay marriage (Flickr).    Our country has aspired to uphold its early core values of justice and equality since its beginnings. While these principles were first reserved for white male property owners, the Constitution proved to be a living document that could expand…

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is under fire for infringing on minority communities’ voting rights. Office of U.S. Senator David Perdue. Wikimedia Commons Georgia’s race for governor has become a dogfight over voting rights. The deadlocked election pits Democrat Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s House minority leader, against  Georgia’s Secretary of State, Republican Brian Kemp. As the race…

Excessive technology use has become an epidemic in our culture. PXHere In August of 2019, there will be no ifs, ands or doubts about Academy’s policy on cellphones, because the new technology protocol will be updated and accessible to us in the student handbook. It will be clearly spelled out in black and white. In…

One of the many custom logos Apple has created for this event. (Apple) The day before Halloween, Apple will announce its newest hardware at Brooklyn Academy School of Music in the Howard Gilman Opera House at 10 AM. Although nothing is certain, it’s speculated that the announced devices will include an iPad or two, a MacBook,…

A later start for students would help! Wikipedia Later start times could allow students to be more mentally prepared for school. Creative Commons “California dreamin’ . . .  on such a winter’s dayyyyyyyy!” I belted out alongside The Mamas & the Papas, as I gazed out into the crowd of screaming fans. Of course, I was…

Carolyn Bowman’19 receives a downfield pass. Kiersten Thomassey’20 take a shot on goal. Andrew Barren’22/Media Academy’s field hockey girls have advanced to the state semi-finals after conquering Bexley and Bishop Watterson in the final two rounds of districts. The Vikes played their last home game of the season against the rival Lions on Tuesday, October…

Ashton Cofer’20 aims ball into the goal. Andrew Barren’22/Media The Academy boys soccer team’s tournament hopes to move beyond district semifinals were thwarted on Wednesday night, October 24, as the group lost in heartbreaking fashion to Olentangy Berlin. The 2nd-seeded Vikings took on the 7th-seeded Bears under the lights in the bitter conditions for 110…

Hayden Compton and all senior players will be missed next year. Sarah Neltner’20/Media The CA football team closed its regular season with a 42-21 road win over Grandview Heights on Friday, October 26, but it wasn’t enough to secure a third consecutive postseason berth. The Vikes finished just outside the top 8 in the Division V,…

Senior Captain Liam McCann leads the mens XC. Chris Heermann’18/Former Media editor   On Saturday, October 27, Columbus Academy’s cross country teams travelled to Pickerington North to run in regionals. The Vikings competed against 15 other teams with hopes to earn a spot in the state meet.   The boys’ squad finished strong, earning 4th…