(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…

(Photo via Wikimedia Commons) WARNING: This review contains spoilers.  Viewers of the original Frozen, which came out in 2013, walked away with warm fuzzies as Elsa and Anna reuinted their sisterhood. Frozen quickly became a favorite among people of all ages, making it the highest-grossing animated movie of all time. But Frozen II may leave…

Tori Sirak’23 as Clara. (Courtesy/ Bridget Sirak)  Over the upcoming holidays, many people enjoy celebrations and traditions. The Nutcracker, written in 1892 by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, is a favorite performance during the Christmas season.The New Albany Ballet Company (NABC) features this classic annually, and this year was its 20th anniversary of the production.  Four of our…

Wikimedia Commons As early as 2007, Netflix unveiled a streaming service for movies and television, the first of its kind. Though Hulu debuted the next year, Netflix has remained the most popular streaming service of its kind for years. But this may no longer be the case. The Walt Disney company released Disney+ in November,…

The 2019 Black Friday ranked second all-time for online sales. (Wikimedia Commons) On Friday, November 29, over 165 million shoppers purchased about $7.4 billion worth of products, making this Black Friday the second largest online sales day behind last year’s Cyber Monday, compared with the $69 billion spent in brick-and-mortar stores from November 28 to…

(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…