(Wikimedia Commons) With only a few ingredients, this recipe tastes better than Kraft’s Mac n Cheese and involves only a few more steps.    Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni elbow noodles1/8 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/8 cup milk1/4 cup water1 teaspoon black pepper Steps: Mix water and macaroni into a bowlMicrowave for 2 minutes Add milk…

Organizing Japanese flower pots in the Flower Arrangements class during Arts Mania. (Sari Shocket’22/Media)  On Wednesday, February 5, the Columbus Academy Arts Department orchestrated the biennial event known as ArtsMania. With about 40 scheduled sessions, students were tasked with ranking 12 choices they would find interesting. The three-session format allowed participants to explore varied classes…

Alaina West’24 stars as Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Julia DeVore’22/Media) On January 31 and February 1, the Middle School presented its annual musical, this year featuring Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr., directed by Mrs. Whitney Eads and assistant director, Mrs. Stacey Nockowitz. Alaina West ‘24 and Matthew Fang ‘24 played Belle…

A silky smooth and rich taste is what my vegetable soup delivers! Whether a veggie lover or hater, this dish will surprise you with its flavors. Best served hot, this healthy soup is perfect for a day home whensick or as a dinner to impress the family. I hope you guys enjoy this recipe as…

aThe Faculty and Staff Show will be on display until February 25. (Carolyn Zhang’20/Co-Editor) On January 15, our Morris Hall Gallery featured its first Faculty and Staff Show since the 1980’s. This exhibition is the collective idea of the Fine Arts Department.  No specified themes were required, allowing room for plenty of creativity. Thus, our art gallery…

(Courtesy/Parker Feierbach/Delish.com)   With the biggest football game of the year coming up, this super nachos  dish is sure to satisfy any football fan! Ingredients: 1 avocado, diced 1 large tomato, diced 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional) Sour cream, for drizzling Hot sauce, for drizzling Large bag tortilla chips 2…

Director Greta Gerwig once again proves her capabilities with “Little Women.” (Wikimedia Commons) Beloved since its first publication, “Little Women” is one of the most poignant stories of womanhood and family ever told. On Christmas Day of 2019, a new adaptation of the novel was released in theaters. Directed by Greta Gerwig (“Ladybird”), the film…

(Wikimedia Commons) “Adélie, Chinstrap, Emperor, Gentoo. Adélie, Chinstrap, Emperor, Gentoo.” Reciting the four main types of Antarctic penguins is Sam Gardner’s (played by Keir Gilchrist) coping mechanism when he has a “freak-out.” The Netflix series of “Atypical” shows the daily challenges of an autistic 18-year-old and follows Sam as he navigates the drama of high school,…

(Wikimedia Commons)   After nearly a 5 year break from releasing albums, Selena Gomez came out with, “Rare”  along with singles since her last album, “Revival,” including “Wolves,” “Bad Liar,” and “Back To You.”  Gomez released 13 songs “Rare” on January 10, 2020, at midnight on all music streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and…

(Max Walker’22/Staff)   Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate meal to enjoy on these chilly January days. The comforting warm broth and the protein packed chicken seem to be a dynamic duo that delivers smiles! This recipe is my Grandma’s very own, and I have been enjoying her chicken noodle soup since I was in…