Pixabay On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the first crewed mission to travel to the Moon in over 50 years. Artemis II, a 10-day test flight, is designed to orbit the moon and return safely to Earth, paving the way for…

(Courtesy/Pixabay) The historic Dolby Theater finished off the 2026 Oscars with host Conan O’Brien at the 98th anniversary. From actors to musicians, each celebrity spared no effort in delivering the perfect runway looks. This year’s theme was” humanity” or “a human touch,” with a focus on sustainability, so celebrities’ attire incorporated natural elements like flowers…

Courtesy/Ms. Conti Each year in late January, Jennifer Conti hosts an internship workshop, inviting students from across the high school to begin preparing for summer opportunities. Through this program, Conti connects students with internships at nearly 20 organizations across central Ohio, offering placements in both first and second rounds.  Having participated in this program for…

(Via academyglaxinstagram) Girls lacrosse travelled to Nashville on Thursday, March 26, to compete in two matches against the University of Nashville and earned a 14-4 victory over the Tigers, marking a strong start to their season.  On Saturday, March 28, they played the second-ranked team in Tennessee: Harpeth Hall and suffered an 11-12 defeat.  Back…

(Lila P./Staff) On February 27, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., students, faculty, and Academy families gathered in the Dining Hall’s hearthside for the annual Iftar dinner, continuing a tradition that began in 2023. Zaina A., leader of the MECCA, organized the event, wanting to teach her peers about Ramadan while bringing the community together over…

Izu N./Staff Every day we walk through our hallways carrying textbook and supply-filled backpacks, a normal part of school life, which made me wonder how these heavy loads might affect our health. To better understand how heavy students’ backpacks are during a typical school day, I conducted a two-day survey of 162 of our high…

(Via cavikingswrestling Instagram ) The boys wrestling season came to an end at the Division III District Tournament on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, held at Hobart Arena in Troy, placing 44th in a field of 63 teams. Graham Local won the tournament by 149 points with a score of 257.5. In the…

Courtesy/Mitch Z. @academyvikingsoninstagram) On Wednesday, March 4, the boys basketball team hosted Utica for the district semifinals. The Vikings came out strong against the Redskins and led throughout the game, winning 70-36. This win punched in a ticket to the district finals for Academy. The boys traveled to Mount Vernon to face Harvest Prep on…

Flickr Bad Bunny first gained attention following his release of “Soy Peor” on YouTube. After a resulting record deal and collaborations with other major Latin artists, Bad Bunny erupted into a global sensation, now having been Spotify’s most played artist for four years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2025) and the recipient of 17 Latin Grammys and…

Pixabay Wednesday, February 18, marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide by fasting from food and water from dawn to dusk. The pre-dawn meal is called suhoor, and the evening meal is known as iftar, which means “breaking the fast,” usually with dates and water. Each family and country offers different dishes and…