(Courtesy/Ela K.) On Wednesday, February 13,  the new “The Roots of Change” themed art gallery opened for all students and faculty of Academy on the second floor of Morris Hall. The exhibit, open until March 14, features the work of Kirstin West, who owns Bear Roots Florals, a company specializing in wedding floral arrangements. Lower…

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. …

(Wikimedia Commons) As someone who has experienced the magic of Wicked on Broadway, I wondered if the movie could  capture the world of Oz, and to my surprise, it does the musical justice.   Structured around the cast of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, who bring the first act to life, the…

Wikimedia Commons For the first time in years, the Golden Globes delivered a show that was both worth watching and entertaining. The 82nd ceremony, held on January 5, wasn’t just a celebration of the best in film and television, it was a reminder of why audiences love awards shows in the first place. With its…

Pixabay Carry-On, released to Netflix on December 13, 2024, is an action thriller movie directed by Jaume Collet-Serra that I watched during Winter Break. The story is about Ethan Kopek, a young TSA agent at Los Angeles International Airport, who becomes involved in a perilous situation when a mysterious traveler blackmails him into allowing a…

Once a year in our Morris Art Gallery, students’ artwork is displayed across the walls and tables in a variety of mediums, as bowls, drawings, and photographs, sculpture and paintings showcase the talented artists ranging from our pre-k to seniors.  The art show is put up once a year, typically in late October or early…

(Melanie Q./Staff) As I’m sure we all know, Taylor Swift, American singer and songwriter, has taken pop culture by storm–so much so that on November 19, Academy’s combined Theatre and Orchestra performance, “Fallies,” was “Eras” themed, inspired by Swift’s “Eras Tour.” Just as the Eras Tour represents epochs of Swift’s career, the Fallies concert grouped…

Melanie Q./Staff Anyone sitting in Schoedinger Theater on Wednesday, November 13, can confirm it was swirling with harmonious tunes and soulful melodies, thanks to the Academy Middle and Upper School’s first choir concert of the year. With a “Nature’s Harmony” theme, the music centered around our wonderful Earth, creating a peaceful ambience. The sixth grade…

Tyler, The Creator’s “Chromokopia Green” (Pixabay) Almost every other year, Tyler Okonma–better known as Tyler, The Creator, or just Tyler to fans– reinvents himself entirely: a new name, new style, a new album, and a wholly new sound. Tyler released his newest album, Chromokopia, on October 28, and it has been the biggest release of…

Lila P./Staff On Friday, November 8, Billie Eilish performed at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati as part of her “Hit Me Hard And Soft” World Tour, an event fans have anticipated since the release of her third studio album “Hit Me Hard And Soft” last May, which was her first full-length record since Happier…