(Cami Seymore’23/Staff) Looking for something fun to do on the weekend? Head over to Otherworld. But be prepared to never want to return to reality. Otherworld is an immersive art experience. It is a mix of sci-fi, fantasy and fairy tale rolled into one, with over 40 rooms designed by different artists. These rooms have…

(Max Walker’22/Staff) Avocado toast delivers a creamy texture and great taste when spread on toast. It is easy, healthy, tasty, trendy among millennials, and sure to impress your taste buds! Ingredients: Two halves of soft avocado One-half of a lemon Kosher salt Crushed red pepper Two ½ inch slices ofsourdough bread Steps: Toast the sourdough…

Gyvnn Mendenhall’22 on the tenor saxophone. (Julia Devore’22/Media)   On Friday, November 15, The Columbus Academy Jazz Ensemble had its first concert of the year. Filled with phenomenal music, the performance showcased our school’s finest jazz musicians.    Sophomore Malachy Sullivan introduced “Flight of the Foo Birds,”with a brief background on the song’s composition, allowing the audience…

(Aleeza Yakoob’22/Staff) On November 13, Academy’s upper and middle school orchestras performed in the fall’s concert, conducted by Mr. Wong.  First to perform was the 6th grade that played “Dragon Dances” by Soon He Newbold. The 7th grade and 8th grade orchestras followed with melodies ranging from folk songs to a medley from Frozen. Next came…

(Image/)Flickr Warning: this review contains spoilers.  Nearly forty years ago, audiences across the world were mesmerised yet horrified in equal measure by Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Now, the saga continues with the recent release of Doctor Sleep. The film opens with the original Warner Bros. logo seen in The Shining, before going into a series…

(Max Walker’22/Staff)   For steak lovers, the only drawback with Filet Mignon is its outrageous price! If you are up for a spluge, this recipe with a caramelized crust (at medium rare) will not disappoint!   Ingredients:   Kosher salt   Black pepper   Cumin   Garlic powder   Garlic butter   Minced garlic  …

Seniors Jay Gokhale, Ezra Johnson, Simon Iobst, Kathan Reddy, Donovan Simpson, and junior Lily Plaugher sang “I Can See Clearly Now” on the theater’s balcony. The 6th graders followed with “Seize the Day” from the musical, Newsies, along with “Pictures of Fall” and “The Moon.”  The 7th grade singers performed “Wonderful Life” from the movie, Small…

Grilled special a la Max! (Max Walker/Staff)   One of the most iconic dishes is the grilled cheese sandwich. However, this grilled cheese is on a new level. It incorporates several tastes to make a masterpiece, and while it takes more effort it is so worth it!   Ingredients:   1/4 cup grated Gouda cheese …

(Andrew Cahall’21/Staff)   Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, Academy’s Fall Student Production, “An Evening of Comic One Acts”  . . .  well, it happened.  Academy’s renovated theater, with its balcony and dark colors designed for a more theatrically intimate, modern “box” feel was appropriately christened by a trippy, avant-garde production that was no…

The 4th annual Student Show will be on display until December 13. (Carolyn Zhang’20) On October 23, the Morris Hall Gallery displayed our 4th annual Student Show.  For this year’s exhibition, Academy’s Fine Arts Department did not choose a specific theme for the artwork to adhere to, giving students the opportunity to explore and pursue…