(Sean J./Staff) At assembly on Monday, October 2, the sophomore homecoming committee played an eerie video, featuring a parody of the movie It. Editor Adam A. went all out on the visual effects that gave the video a monochromic, spooky look. This was the announcement for the 2023 Haunted Homecoming, which took place in the Dining…

(Wikimedia) The United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage month every year from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and cultural diversity of the Hispanic community. The observance began in 1968 as a week-long celebration and extended to a month-long celebration in 1988. The start date, September 15, marks the independence anniversary of Costa…

(Lance Hulme/Staff) Tension permeated the air as I stood at the final hole of The Ohio State University Gray Course. Beneath a bleak sky juxtaposed with the fall foliage, I wondered, “Was all of it enough?” Two anxious days of golf, hundreds of hours of practice, long matches bleeding into the night, balancing schoolwork with…

Eleanor S. (Courtesy/Ralph S.) Traveling for their second-to-last game of the regular season, the Vikes took on CSG on Tuesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. Dominating right out of the gate, the Vikings won the first set 25-10. Unable to rattle the Unicorns, the Maroon and Gray lost the next two sets 25-19 and 25-22,…

Lily L. (Milana B./Staff) The girls soccer team collected a 6-1 win against Wellington at home on Monday, October 9. The Senior Night ceremony started at 6:45 p.m., honoring Alison C., Ella L., Adaugo N., Lauren P., Claire S., and Sam W. Then, the 7:15 p.m. match ended with a goal each from Allison F.,…

Katie N. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) The Vikes traveled to Thomas Worthington on Monday, October 9, to take on the 13-2 Cardinals. Academy’s play was promising, but Thomas Worthington found a hole in the defense, resulting in a goal for the Cardinals. The girls failed to come back from the Cardinal’s one-point lead.  Hungry for redemption, Academy…

(Sean J./Staff) Columbus Academy hosted its girls tennis district tournament on Wednesday, October 11 and Saturday, October 14. Tamanna A., Yasemin B. & Arya C., and Grace P. & Sophie W. advanced to the state tournament.  In the singles draw, Tamanna came runner-up. She triumphed in her first match 6-3, 6-2 and had similar success in…

Ryne W., Mikey J., and Jack Y. (Courtesy/Ralph S.) Football traveled to Buckeye Valley to tally its ninth consecutive victory on Friday, October 13.  The Vikes started out with a bang, scoring two touchdowns in quarter one as quarterback Jack Y. and running back Mikey J. found each other and sprinted into the right end…

(Courtesy/ Ralph S.)  Columbus Academy boys soccer traveled to face Buckeye Valley on Wednesday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. The team dismantled its opponent with a statement 14-0 win. Highlights include a stellar goal from junior Jake H. and senior Noah H.’s first high school career goal as a starting defender. Goalkeeper Evan S-C. had…

Clara S. and Melanie Q. (Abigail Z./Staff) Hours before Homecoming, our Cross Country Vikes traveled to Buckeye Valley for their last seasonal meet at the Central Buckeye League Championships on Saturday, October 14. A tie for 4th from Melanie Q. and Clara S. with 21:26.80 catapulted the girls to 6th, with Sophie L.’s 24:50.50, Indigo…