Junior Kahmar Byers calculates his shot before putting. (Courtesy/Anay Reddy’20)   The Vikings golf squad is on fire, taking home yet another victory. With a September 25 victory at Oakhaven Golf Club, Academy’s boys won sectionals even as the  horrid weather continued, causing a one hour delay. But rain didn’t stop the squad. The team…

Sydni Ratliff’21 hits the ball back in her singles match. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The tremendous season for the Columbus Academy girls tennis team continued this week with the Vikes picking up two big victories, including one over a top 5 Division 1 team. Our Vikes outlasted Olentangy Liberty 4-1 on Wednesday, September 26, and proved…

Global warming  is a concern for scientists and politicians alike. (Pixabay)  On September 11, the EPA announced yet another proposed change to the rules and regulations set into place during the Obama-era to combat climate change. In an official statement, EPA Acting Director Andrew Wheeler claimed that the “common sense reforms” targeted at relaxing regulations…

Brady Hess’21 drops back and scans field for an open receiver. (Jenny L’Hommedieu’19/Media) Just as it seemed to be shifting into gear, the CA football team was halted on Thursday, September 20, as the Vikings suffered a road loss to Whitehall, 37-23. It was a nightmarish start for Academy. The Rams received the kickoff and hit…

Heading into this week of play with an impressive 6-2 record, the Viking boys soccer team built upon its momentum from recent matches as they demolished Bishop Hartley and tied Whitehall-Yearling. On Thursday, September 20, the Maroon and Gray traveled out to Bishop Hartley where they controlled all eighty minutes of play. The Hawks played…

Kavanaugh’s confirmation process has become a political flashpoint. (Wikimedia Commons) Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing has devolved into a complete circus.   From the onset, the judge was asked leading questions and mercilessly grilled by Democratic senators like Hirono and Harris, who tried to pander to their base by exposing Kavanaugh’s conservative bent. Then Senator Corey Booker…

Academy played its only match this week when the Vikings travelled to Madison Christian to take on the Eagles on Monday, September 17. Coming out of a long and draining week, a single game was more than welcome to the Vikes, who were looking forward to improving their 9-3 record. In a close match, the…

Juniors Charlie Sabgir and Alex O’Connor dash at Tiger Invitational. (Courtesy/Andrea Grammel) Academy’s cross country team came off of a hot finish and ran into cool temperatures at the Tiger Invitational at Pickerington Central. The race was loaded with top Division One teams, such as Gahanna Lincoln and Upper Arlington, giving the Vikes a challenge. The…

Annalise Grammel’20 heads the ball. (Courtesy/Andrea Grammel  ) After going undefeated the previous week, the CA girls were looking to get another win under their belt against Bishop Hartley on Monday, September 17. Sophomore Katie Schiano scored an early goal, but Hawks snuck one in with under a minute left, tying the game 1-1. Wanting…

Charlotte Adams’21 snatches the ball from a defender. (Inji Kang/Media editor) Academy’s field hockey girls have been hustling. Up until this week, the Vikings were not only undefeated but also had not let in a goal in regular season gameplay. Going into this week, CA was excited to maintain this accomplishment and widen its score…