Zak D. (Staff)   A 10,000-acre conservation center, The Wilds is an oasis of endangered and protected wildlife ranging from China’s Pére David’s Deer to Kenya’s Masai Giraffe. With 25 different  species and 500+  animals, with herbivores roaming freely throughout the park, The Wilds existence seems impossible in Cumberland, a small town in southeast Ohio,…

Brett M./Staff Service Board hosted its Fall Blood Drive on October 9 in our Athletic Lobby, with the help of a local Red Cross team and 20 student volunteers. 30 viable units of blood, of which three were deferred, and one was unusable, were donated which means they could help save up to 90 lives. …

Flickr The Mid-Ohio Food Collective, a hunger-relief network in Central Ohio, serves more than 500,000 individuals per year, but with a $5 million dollar loss in state and federal support this year, organizations like MOFC have been forced to lean on volunteers. “We are simply handing out less food at our sites,” said Jeremy Brauning,…

Eesha T./Staff Launched in fall 2023 with guidance from Mr. Mena, the Global Scholars Club gives high school students a chance to explore the world beyond their classrooms due to an initiative of the Columbus Council on World Affairs which allows students to participate in a three-year experience centered on understanding global connections and cultural…

Zak D./Staff I’m sitting on a rickety stool by an outdoor mini-bar, surrounded by older people and listening to live music fifty years older than I am while the gig attendees range from humming the tune of “Hey Jude” to hopping out of their chairs and yelling out the well-known lyrics. Established in 1991, Signatures…

Henry P. (Patrick W./Staff) On Friday, October 10, the football team travelled to Buckeye Valley, inching themselves one step closer to earning the Central Buckeye League title. The Vikings kicked the ball off to start and the Barons punched it down the field but failed to make it into the end zone and then responded…

Ella T. (CA Flickr) Girls tennis advanced to team states following a 3-2 victory over Columbus School for Girls on Monday, October 6, clinching the Division II Central District spot. Gabrielle edged out her first singles opponent 6-4, 7-5. Ella had a smoother first set at 6-0  and took the win following a contested 7-5…

(CaFlickr) On Thursday, October 9, girls volleyball wrapped up its regular season with a 3-0 sweep over Whitehall Yearling. It was the second meeting between the two teams this season. The first, on September 13, also ended in a 3-0 victory for Academy. Though the Vikes entered as heavy favorites, Whitehall came out energized in…

Mmesoma N. (Courtesy/@cagirlsoccer Instagram) Girls soccer celebrated its seniors on Monday, October 6, while sweeping Hamilton Township (8-0). From the first play, Academy’s offense attacked the Rangers from every corner, with Player of the Match, Harper B-M., charging toward the goal on three occasions, earning the Vikes three goals. Freshman Sydney S. also made a…

(Courtesy/caflickr) On October 6, the Vikings faced Bishop Watterson away in a non-conference matchup. From the first whistle, the game proved difficult for the Vikes as the Eagles dominated the field. Despite the Vikings efforts, their defense was overwhelmed, and the offense couldn’t gain control, falling 5-0.  On October 8, the Vikings played Whitehall at…