Anna Linder’22, Andy Zhang’18, and Ginnie Ma’19 at Concerto Finals.(Andy Zhang’18) The Columbus Symphony Orchestra holds an annual concerto competition to promote the achievements of young musicians. Each competition round features some of the most talented students in the state. Only the best performers in each division advance to the next round. This year, Academy…

(Rhian Seneviratne’20) Gelato, sorbets, coffee, pastries: so much to enjoy at Coppa’s. With 39 flavors, including 7 dairy-free items and the favorites of Maple Bacon, Snickerdoodle, and Turtle Sundae, you can get a half scoop ($2.25) or go all the way up to four ($8.50).  Beyond the standard cup and cones, you might want to go…

A Fortnite avatar drifts down towards the battlefield on his glider. (unsplash.com) Fortnite, a game developed by Epic Games for both PC and console, was first released in late June of last year. After the launch of its Battle Royale mode in September, the game’s active player base blew up, totalling 30 million downloads in…

Lights and dancing at Winter Formal. Julia Gurevtiz’19/Media The Senior Dance Committee had an unprecedented assignment to fulfill after announcing its theme for this year’s Winter Formal theme as Netflix’s Stranger Things. Modeled after a recent top hit TV show, both nationwide and among Columbus Academy students, the already highly anticipated event was preceded by…

(Flickr) On Saturday, January 27, Columbus Academy students competed at OMEA’s solo and ensemble competition, held at Reynoldsburg High School’s Summit Campus.  Academy’s Choir sent 18 soloists and 4 ensembles, of whom 90% earned a superior rating (I), and 10% earned an excellent rating (II). Orchestra sent 21 soloists and 3 ensembles with 63% earning…

(Julia Gurevitz’19/Media) Morris Hall’s most recent art exhibit provides the Academy community with a rare opportunity, featuring the work of world-renowned ceramicist Toshiko Takaezu. This marks an important milestone, for the collection is by far the most prestigious Academy has yet to host. The gallery took diligent effort to coordinate, and each piece had to…

Vittoria’s homemade pasta and marinara. (David Cooperman/Staff) Since 2008, Vittoria Ristorante has been a popular pick for lovers of Italian food.  Located at 10241 Sawmill Pkwy in Powell, Vittoria’s menu ranges from modern Italian to classic meat and seafood options. Most popular before an entre are its calamari ($10), wedding soup ($4), and the Caesar…

(Flickr) There is nothing better than a good cinema remake of a beloved classic, and last year’s Jumanji: Welcome To the Jungle, hit the mark. Rather than a clone of the 1995 original, the modern computerized twist adds refreshing touch to the storyline, while paying appropriate homage to the original. Jumanji is no longer a…

(Julia Gurevitz’19/Media) From Pedro Mana, Columbus Academy’s Fine Arts Department Chair:  US Ceramics teacher, and former Toshiko apprentice, Andy Rahe, has arranged a unique spotlight into the creative mind from a pioneer who elevated Ceramics into a Fine Art. Takaezu’s artwork is in the collections of museums worldwide including The National Museum of Modern Art,…

(Courtesy/Sarah Morris’18) There’s something magical about seeing your peers on a big stage.  Maybe it’s the pride that comes with seeing their success, or maybe it’s exhilaration at the possibility that you, too, could reach new heights. Either way, a similarly electrifying vigor filled the dark room of The Basement when four enthusiastic high school…