Gabe E. (Vaanika J./Media) Boys soccer had quite a week, going 3-0 just before the playoffs. On Monday, October 10, boys soccer beat Columbus International 7-0, with two goals from Gabe E., three goals from Charlie T., and a goal each from Leo K. and Cory W. The boys beat Worthington Christian 4-3 on Wednesday,…

Eliora T. (Vaanika J./Media) Academy volleyball started off its week with a 1-3 loss against Central Crossing on Monday, October 10. It won the first set of Dig Pink night 25-22, but lost the next three sets 17-25, 21-25, and 22-25 respectively. Academy came back on Tuesday, October 11, with a 3-0 win against Columbus School…

(Ethan K./Media) The Vikings faced the Bexley Lions on Friday, October 14. Following a Bexley fumble, Jake C. scored a touchdown on a drive where he had 6 carries. After another stop from the Viking defense, Abe U. converted a 35-yard field goal to make the score 10-0. On a subsequent Viking drive, Miles F.…

Lily L. (Vaanika J./Media) Girls soccer continued its losing streak with an 0-2 loss against The Columbus School For Girls on Monday, October 10. The Vikings found themselves on their heels in the first half with CSG’s offense taking control of the ball in Viking territory. Defender, Clair C. prevented shots on goal two times,…

Melanie Q. (Courtesy/Caitlynn H.) Finishing fourth overall, the girls cross country team traveled to Whitehall for the annual MSL meet on Saturday, October 15th, against Bexley, Buckeye Valley, CSG, Grandview Heights, Wellington, and Worthington Christian.  Melanie Q. led the team, placing 6th at 21:42, Clara Stevens not far behind came in 10th at 22:11, Sophie…

Dorian B. (Courtesy/Jono. H) The boys cross country team traveled to Whitehall on Saturday, October 15 to compete in the Mid-State League tournament against Bexley, Buckeye Valley, Grandview Heights, Wellington, Whitehall, and Worthington Christian. After a 5,000-meter race, Dane C. finished 8th with a 17:54.20, Elliott S. came in at 18th at 18:55.50, Dorian B.…

(Flickr) Each year, several Academy students participate in National History Day (NHD), an annual competition involving the research of a historical event under a given theme. The theme for 2022-2023 is Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. Students can either collaborate with their peers or work individually to create a documentary, website, performance, exhibit, or…

(Credit: Flickr) If you’re looking for a new book about a fiery, fun feminist, then the historical fiction work Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is for you.  This book focuses on a single mom in the 1960s named Elizabeth Zott. Her baking show, which she named Lessons In Chemistry, inspires her audience of housewives…

(via Pixabay) Have you ever wanted to share your love for childhood movies with your classmates or take a movie break during the school day? If this sounds like your “happiest place on earth,” Disney Club may be perfect for you. Disney club, founded by Natalie L, will now be headed by Christina, her youngest…

(Wikimedia Commons) The Redeem Team, directed by John Weinbach, follows the USA men’s basketball team who seek redemption in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. After a disappointing bronze-medal performance in the 2004 Olympics, the team aimed to change its tactics with new coach, Mike Kryszewski. The movie recounts the games played and the players’ shift in…