Los Guachos gringa. (David Cooperman’20/Staff) If you are looking for a place to grab a bite after exams, take a short, mile-long trip down Cherry Bottom Road to Los Guachos, a classic Mexican restaurant, and a central Ohio staple that has been recognized on Yahoo’s “America’s Best Taco Spots.” The restaurant’s famous massive wheel of…

Flavors galore at Johnsons. (Eliana Jenkins’20/Staff) There’s no better way to start the summer with an ice cream cone, and Johnson’s Ice Cream, a new addition on Main Street in New Albany, serves it well. Johnson’s atmosphere is welcoming and summer-oriented. And its wide variety of flavors, from “PB Chocolate Tornado” to “Blueberry Pie,” make…

April Absurdity Champions: Deep 3’s Triple B’s pose after their dominant victory. (David Cooperman’20/Staff) This April, if you looked in the direction of the basketball courts outside of the Dining Hall, you would see crowds of students watching games. This was because of the annual 3 on 3 tournament, April Absurdity, which is modeled after…

(Wikimedia Commons) Outside of an AMC movie theater on a late Friday night, cars fill its parking lot as usual. Inside, the scene is close to chaotic. A line of anticipatory fans waits, situated in front of a larger-than-life multicolored poster. The line waits for about an hour, exchanging theories and anxiously checking watches, until…

Twelfth Night performers on Academy’s quad. (Courtesy/Dr. Morris) At 7:30 on Thursday, May 7, senior Anna Shuff ’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night took place on the Quad and the library balcony. Audience members sat on lawn chairs or blankets spread on the ground.  Twelfth Night’s full script takes close to three hours to perform, so…

Luscious Sushi rolls at Asian Gourmet. (Asian Gourmet website) If you are looking for an Asian restaurant close to school, Asian Gourmet and Sushi Bar is the place to go. With Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai cuisines, this eatery’s menu offers a wide selection of appetizers gives patrons a tough choice when ordering their meal.…

Prom invitation logo.  As students entered COSI for 2018’s superhero-themed prom on April 28, what is Columbus’s hallmark science attraction had been transformed into a spectacular party. After harkening back in time to the Taylor Mansion last year, prom sprung forward once again, with science experiments and distinctive lighting to match the sci-fi theme. Midway…

Orchestra’s Concert. (Regan Cornelius’21/Staff) This year’s Orchestra Concert was bittersweet, as five departing seniors were recognized for their dedication to the arts. Beginning the concert on a strong note, Shreyah Mohanselvan played Felix Borowski’s “Adoration,” accompanied by Jeffrey Hobday’07. Next, the Upper School Contemporary Ensemble showcased its talent with “Allegro Giocoso” by Johannes Brahms and…

Concert Band. (Courtesy Andy Morris) Concert Band hosted its spring show on Tuesday, April 24. “Blaze the Trail,” a superior-rated piece that the band performed at the OMEA districts, was the opener. In a solo on the French horn, Sarah Morris’18 played “Concerto in Eb.” After “Fable,” an interactive “Argh! Disney Sing-Along” with the audience was…

Seniors Nick Robie, Yas Salon, and Louie Grant. (Riley Hennessey’20/Media staff) On the evening of April 27, Academy’s Jazz Band held its annual “All That Jazz” concert. The event was a showcase of hard work and talent, giving each individual member a chance to shine. As always, an array of desserts complemented the event. The…