(Courtesy/Craig E.) On Saturday, February 1, Academy’s wrestling squad headed to Franklin Heights for the CBL tournament. Joseph G. faced off against Bexley, Grandview Heights, and Whitehall-Yearling in the 120. Joseph G. was overcome in all, going winless and taking fourth place. Josh L. showed improvement, going 2-2 and taking third place in the 215…

(Wikimedia) Here’s a look at what’s been going on in sports: The Ohio State Buckeyes are National Champions once again following a dominant win over Notre Dame– their first championship since 2014. The game began with a 10-minute Notre Dame drive resulting in a touchdown, but the Buckeyes bounced back, scoring 21 straight unanswered. They…

Flickr The debate over women serving in the U.S. military, particularly in combat roles, has long been contentious. While many argue that women have proven their capability to meet the demands of these positions, others believe that their inclusion could potentially disrupt military effectiveness. At its core, this debate speaks to larger societal questions about…

Pixabay Do you need in-school service hours? Help our drama department with two serving opportunities during the middle school performance of Spongebob on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. The theatre department needs five ushers and one student as box manager for two performances. Box office managers must arrive at 6:30 p.m. to handle cash and…

 (@columbusacademy Instagram) Columbus Academy canceled classes on Tuesday, January 21, because of the freezing temperatures ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Students loved that they had an extra day of break following MLK Jr. Day, and I was glad to sleep in after watching Ohio State win the…

Flickr Since last week, new developments involving TikTok’s future in the U.S. have arisen. After the 12-hour shutdown on Sunday, January 19, the 75 day temporary extension is currently underway. Attention has turned to potential buyers who could tsecure the app’s future for its 170 million American users. Surfaced as possible buyers include billionaires Frank…

Pixabay This week, I watched the Oscar-winning short animated film If Anything Happens, I Love You, directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack. Only twelve minutes long, it is an inspiring piece that explores the love, loss, and grief of two parents mourning the death of their young daughter, who was killed in a school shooting. …

Theo F. sits back, locks up the opposing point guard. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The Vikings have outscored opponents this week 188-97–almost a 100-point difference in just three games. There wasn’t a real test this week, but they handled business accordingly. Starting with “The Battle in the 614,” Academy and New Lexington were inseparable as the Vikings…

Kendall O. (Columbus Academy/Flickr) Coming off of a tough loss to Whitehall, the Vikings looked to get back on track against CSG after a previous loss 44-18 at the home of the Unicorns, so this game was going to have to be a nitty-gritty battle if the Maroon and Gray were going end up the…

Justin L. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) As the first team to enter the postseason, boys swimming competed at the Central Buckeye League Invitational against six other schools on Saturday, January 25. Tallying 272 points to second-place Bexley’s 222, this marks the boys’ 12th consecutive conference win.  The top three Academy athletes include Ethan L. winning three…