Zach Bryan at Marshall Stadium (Courtesy/Terrence O.) Zach Bryan released his sixth studio album, “With Heaven On Top” on Friday, January 9, following an uncharacteristic two years since his previous album. The 25-song album includes many tracks that Bryan has teased on Instagram and TikTok that fans have been eagerly awaiting, such as “Dry Deserts”…

(Wikimedia Commons) All it took was one “yes” to turn the Duffer Brothers’ idea of a nostalgic 80s adventure with supernatural horror into producing a pop culture phenomenon:  “Stranger Things.” With over 18 awards, including 12 Primetime Emmy Awards, this show blends comedy and the paranormal. Since their childhood, Matt and Ross Duffer longed to…

Lila P./Staff Academy’s Jazz Band took the stage for its fall showcase on November 5, at 7 p.m. in the Schoedinger Theatre, featuring 17 musicians, who practice during three zero periods three every week, who proved that their dedication to music pays off. Starring with a mix of full-band and improvised solos, the night was…

(Courtesy/Ms. Eads) Directed by Whitney Eads, the school’s first-ever production of Rachel Teagle’s The Impracticality of a Modern-Day Mastodon came to life on October 23 and 25. In a quirky yet heartfelt comedy, the play asks, “What would happen if everyone became what they wanted to be as a kid?” Performed in the Schoedinger Theater,…

Courtesy/ Ms. Tursich) Throughout the school year, the Art Department celebrates students’ creativity with events such as its annual art displays and Senior Art Night. A lesser-known tradition is the Division-wide Art Showcase, displaying pieces from the Explorers to our seniors. Crystal Tursich, Fine Arts Department Chair and Upper School Art Teacher, says, “We want…

Zak D./Staff I’m sitting on a rickety stool by an outdoor mini-bar, surrounded by older people and listening to live music fifty years older than I am while the gig attendees range from humming the tune of “Hey Jude” to hopping out of their chairs and yelling out the well-known lyrics. Established in 1991, Signatures…

Flickr The theatre department kicked off its year with an exciting trip to Otterbein University to see the production of Urinetown on Friday, October 4. About 18 Upper School students attended, with many of  them visiting Otterbein’s Theatre and Dance for the first tine. The university is known for its professional-level productions and tightly-knit student…

(Courtesy/changusphotos) On Saturday, September 20, at 8 p.m., Academy students filled the Dining Hall for one of the biggest nights of the year—homecoming. The space transformed into a Las Vegas-inspired celebration with bright lights, steady music, and a buzzing atmosphere. Students from every grade came together to share the night, continuing a tradition that unites…

(Courtesy CA Flickr) Academy hosted one final week of performing arts, a celebration of talent and dedication its students have cultivated throughout the year, kicking off with the Concert Band on Tuesday, April 29, followed by the orchestra’s performance on Wednesday, April 30,  ending with Cabaret on Saturday, May 3. Concert Band Concert Band performed…

Charlie R. (Staff) On Wednesday, April 23, Academy’s annual Senior Art show commenced as classmates, family, and friends observed works from ceramic sculptures to colorful paintings. Guests were treated with lemonade, chicken sliders, and soft pretzels as they made their way around the Morris Art Gallery. Seniors from photography, ceramics, and 2D studio art classes…