(Flickr) Before becoming the luxurious jamboree it is today, Coachella was simply a launching point for up-and-coming alternative and indie rock groups.  In 1993, American rock band Pearl Jam boycotted all venues controlled by Ticketmaster, which overcharged customers, so the group hosted its concert at the Empire Polo Club instead. Their performance cemented the club’s…

Stephanie L./Staff The theme was no accident. “We all read The Great Gatsby as required reading sophomore year,” said junior Student Council member Jiaqi Li, “And after seeing the venue with fountains and on the second floor, we realized it fit super well.” The waterfront setting gave students a picturesque backdrop for photos, with the…

Staff photo The upper school took a break from its daily schedule on Tuesday, February 10, to participate in Artsmania, a day when students engage in various art forms through sessions led by outside artists and several faculty members, followed by a talent show. Sessions range from traditional 2D art and ceramics to more abstract…

(Courtesy/Chang L. Laughter and music filled the brightly colored Dining Hall on Saturday, February 8,  for WINFO, our annual Winter Formal. Decorated with a Mardi Gras theme, the space was covered in beads and bold-colored masks, creating an energetic setting for students from all grade levels to come together for the night. Because Student Council…

(Courtesy/@columbusacademy Instagram) Academy’s Middle School cast in Whitney Eads’s directed Mary Poppins Jr. had an impressive run on January 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Schoedinger Theatre, even earning a sold-out Saturday night. From start to finish, the cast and crew showcased energy and teamwork. Mary Poppins (Margot M.) led the cast with a…

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…