(Photo/Courtesy Andy Morris) As always, the upper school’s annual Cabaret’s concert was jaw dropping. The “urban sprawl” themed show, held in the Dining Hall, had a full house. Decorations were simple yet elegant, with twinkling lights strung across the ceiling and tiny plant centerpieces on black tablecloths. Urging people to step outside their comfort zone,…

(Photo/Inji Kang’20/Media Team) Academy’s Band’s Concert on Thursday, April 13, was a bittersweet end to its 2016-17 concert season.  This performance included two songs from the OMEA Districts set: “Nathan Hale Trilogy” and “Ammerland,” along with two new pieces picked by the students: “Space and Beyond” and the theme from The Incredibles.  Between each song,…

After overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are ready for another hopeful post-season run for the championship title.  The Cavs finished their season in the second seed: the first time they have been not been the first in the East since November 8, 2015. It is also the first…

For those Central Ohio thrill-seekers looking to satiate an adrenaline rush, enter Grand Prix Karting.  The massive 120,000 square foot driving center in the downtown takes the innocent fun of go-karts and dials it up to 11. Participants view a brief tutorial before being escorted into the main building, a repurposed warehouse, where the long…

I entered the theater to see Beauty and the Beast with high hopes. The first theater we went to that day was sold-out, and the hype surrounding the movie was enormous. It’s hard to find anyone that doesn’t love the 1991 animated version, so the 2017 live-action version featuring the beloved Emma Watson as Belle…

A crush. An Affirmative Action program. A tiny guardian angel who decides to play matchmaker. Struggles with inner demons personified as people, complete with death, melancholy, and self-loathing. What the above have in common is that both deal with scripts (byKami Tibbles’17 and Taylor McGowan’18, respectively) are among the selected 10 ten-minute plays, all written…

Koko Tea Salon Among the many fun things to do in downtown Gahanna’s Creekside, Koko Tea Salon and Bakery stands out. It has been featured on Food Network, a clear testament to the quality of their sweet confections and wide variety of teas. Koko is especially known for their bubble tea, a Taiwanese drink consisting…

A stroll down Columbus’s Short North District is a treat itself, with art studios, eateries, and various shops that can hit the spot. For dog lovers, the Three Dog Bakery will host its annual St. Patrick Day “Paw Party” on March 15, giving canines and their owners an unusually fun spectacle. All dog treats and…

Shopping outlets generally sell apparel, cookware, and the like at cheaper prices than at retail stores, so if you are looking for a bargain or a new place to browse and order pizza or grab a coffee, and just take it easy, the Tanger Outlets in Delaware, directly off 71 North, may be appealing. Express,…