Jacob K. (Melanie Q./Staff) With five matches last week and a doubleheader on Saturday, April 20, the Vikes main first in the Central Buckeye League with a 6-2 record and 75% win rate. To begin, Academy hosted Wellington on Monday, April 15. Jacob K. in second singles, along with Ian C. and Nason L. in…

(Wikimedia) After years of endless recycled reboots and soulless sequels hitting the silver screen, one adaptation may hold the potential to outlive its source. Dune 2, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, hit the box office on March 1, earning $327 million worldwide. Many fans waited for its release by camping out at movie theaters. The…

(Courtesy/Mr. Thompson) Driving up the winding roads of Grove City on Saturday, April 13, you wonder: where am I? You turn the corner and see an elegant white building with colorful lights peeking out the grand windows. As a nighttime breeze sets in and excited energy swirls through the air,  girls wearing long, beautiful dresses,…

Books on display. (Lance H./Staff) As Columbus Academy approaches the end of another school year, returning students are choosing books titles for Summer Reading. Fifty-four titles have been nominated by teachers and faculty. Although required by the school, summer reading is student-driven and beneficial for stopping the summer slide. This year’s faculty-nominated summer reading list…

Flowers at the Qingshui Cliff. (Seth L./Staff) Most Vikings were getting much-needed rest to start their spring breaks but not those going on the Chinese Trip to Taiwan and Japan. With the first group of flights meeting at 4 a.m. before flying to Newark, the second group got a little luckier and was granted a…

(Courtesy/Ella L. from Johnson’s Island) As someone who is fascinated with the sun, moon, and stars, I am fortunate enough to attend a school that encourages this love, and no event emblemized this more than the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Academy hosted two Eclipse-gazing Parties, one led by Arnav N. on campus…

(Courtesy/Kenneth Hiyttenhove) On Wednesday, April 10, while the juniors and sophomores were taking the SAT and practice ACT, respectively, the seniors gathered in the Dining Hall for college preparation activities and breakfast with their kindergarten buddies. After finding their buddies and sitting down, the partners got in line to fill their plates with breakfast goodies.…

(Pixabay) On Wednesday, April 11, seniors attenede multiple talks to get them ready for college, as the class of 2024 signed in and gathered in the Dining Hall.  The day began with a lecture from a Franklin County juvenile attorney, Irene Knapp, who created a presentation educating the students on the differences between being charged…

Graham J. Faces off against Olentangy. (Charlie R./Media) Boys lacrosse was victorious in its lone outing this week, beating John Glenn 11-5. It was a dominant victory for the Vikes, with Ryne W. leading the way and thanks to a four goal performance. The Vikes are now 3-1 on the season and 2-1 in the…

On Wednesday, April 10, Service Board and The American Red Cross hosted our year’s final Blood Drive in the Athletic Complex from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Based on faculty, staff, and students’ donations, 30 units of blood were collected, potentially saving more than 30 lives. Snacks were provided for anyone donating to prevent dizziness…