(Pixabay) For the third consecutive year, Columbus Academy proudly joins the Youth at the Booth (YAB) program, spearheaded by senior, Clara S., and ceramics teacher, Ms. Charity White. This year’s involvement is particularly exciting because it coincides with the presidential election, giving eligible individuals as young as 17 the chance to actively engage in the…

Christina L. as Vicki Viking hypes up the crowd. (Courtesy/Bob Lee)  Pep rallies are a favorite tradition of CA. Bestowed its special schedule, this event is full of hijinks and games meant to drum up school spirit. But how does a pep rally come to fruition?  As the Viking, I was gifted the opportunity to…

(Courtesy/Brellie Farrenkopf)  The Viking Rampage took place this year on Saturday, October 5, as students and their families raced throughout the campus woods, climbing over obstacles, crawling through tunnels, running through streams, and getting muddy. Spectators cheered on the kids as they reached the end and were rewarded by going down a slip-and-slide where the…

(Courtesy/Ms. Bening) Have you ever spilled a drink on your shorts or got a rip in your shirt? The clothing closet is a viable solution for any of these problems. On Monday, October 7, the Service board hosted a closet “glow up” event, getting a structural major make-over, funded by a generous anonymous donor. The…

Caroline M. and Patrick W./Staff On September 13, Columbus Academy’s Fine Arts department welcomed the Loyal exhibition for its annual fall showcase. The exhibition includes 37 photographs that use landscape to depict familial and friend relationships. Since its opening in fall 2016, the Morris Hall Gallery showcases student art and work from outside artists to…

Flickr On Monday, September 31, musical director, Ms. Eads, revealed that Big Fish, a story filled with epic adventure and a lot of heart, was the winning answer to the “Guess the Title” competition. The game included over 10 clues that led students and faculty to naming the musical. The most prominent set of clues…

Grace E. (Courtesy/ Cindy Wilson) On Monday September 30, Columbus Academy hosted Bexley, looking to beat the Lions for the second time this year. Despite being a rivalry game, both teams came together to celebrate Dig Pink Night, a fundraiser run by the Sideout Foundation to raise money and spread awareness for metastatic breast cancer.…

Gabrielle S. (Courtesy/Katie N.) The girls tennis team dominated at Sectionals, Part I on Tuesday, October 1, then faced the CSG Unicorns in districts to advance to states on Friday, October 4. Sectionals, Part II was on Saturday, October 5. Most of the team qualified for individual districts.  Sectionals, Part I was a breeze for…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 1, the Vikings hosted the Worthington Christian Warriors at 7 p.m. on Hondros. Academy’s defense failed to keep up with the Warriors offense as they snuck in two goals past the Vikes defense. The Viking’s high-powered offense was silent, unable to put anything on the scoreboard. This loss…

Lucca Y. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 1, the boys varsity soccer team traveled to Worthington Christian to face the Warriors. The game started fast with the Warriors jumping out to an early lead. Worthington Christian’s offense was clicking on all cylinders as it followed the first goal with three more and a 4-0 lead…