On Saturday, February 15, musicians from all corners of Academy performed in the Ohio Music Education Association’s Solo and Ensemble Competition. Each student or group was assigned a rating after performing. The ratings go from 1-5, with 1 being Superior. The rankings for the Band, Choir, and Orchestra solos and ensembles are listed below.

On Tuesday, February 23, the Upper School Concert Band, our Viking Choir, and Camerata came together for a joint concert that was different from most performing arts concerts.

This year’s musical, Les Miserables, is a captivating story of heartbreak, sorrow, and the resilience of the human mind that has been made into a blockbuster movie and critically acclaimed Broadway show. Ms. Brooks and Mr. Farrenkopf, the co-directors of the musical shared their thoughts on the upcoming show.

From  February 8 – 14, Starbucks will feature three limited edition drinks. If you missed out on these signature beverages, you may have to wait another year or just add and subtract the chocolate chips, the espresso, or the chocolate drizzle.

A full-sized orchestra is usually made up of 70-100 musicians. In school-aged orchestras, these numbers can be even fewer. Each year, Academy’s middle school orchestra teams up with Wellington and CSG’s middle school orchestras to form one group of around 150 musicians.

It’s Super Bowl 50, and ad promoters are aiming to best last year’s commercials. More attention means more money even if time spots come at a hefty price. In 2015, the highest price for a thirty-second second clip went for $4.5 million. Retailers were in bidding wars over products ranging from “Avocados From Mexico” to…

Love Yourself, Justin Bieber Sorry, Justin Bieber Stressed Out, Twenty One Pilots Hello, Adele My House, Flo Rida Roses, The Chainsmokers ft. ROZES Hands to Myself, Selena Gomez Same Old Love, Selena Gomez Work, Rihanna ft. Drake Here, Alessia Cara Stitches, Shawn Mendes Me, Myself & I, G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha In the Night, The…

A new trend has taken over the Academy halls. And it’s not an unwanted comeback of the notorious silly-bands but a simple, sleek way to carry the beverage of your choice: the S’well bottle. This streamlined, stylish water bottle can be seen at water fountains all around the school. Popular because of its temperature-maintaining properties,…

Known as an “Asian Chipotle,” Brassica features Middle Eastern fare in a casual setting and with quick service. Locally-grown ingredients are prepared on-site every day in a traditional-style kitchen.

Burgers, salads, fruit bowls, wraps, yogurts, nuggets, and fries are just a few of the many food options at McDonald’s. Although this variety might look appealing at first, the company’s sales have taken an embarrassing plummet in recent quarters as the more successful fast food chains have moved toward product specialization.