This year’s Great Viking Bake Off featured three themes: cupcakes, French-inspired sweets, and flowers. On her debut, Melanie Qin’s creative presentation and lemon-kiwi toppings grabbed the judge’s attention, propelling her to the second round. Ellen Hansen and returning champion Sam Whitson both showcased their excellent baking abilities with multi-dimensional and historically influenced designs.    Next, the…

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(Charley B., Claudia K., Amiya T/Media and Staff) Tuesday, February 1, was Lunar New Year, ringing in the Year of the Water Tiger, which occurs every sixty years and represents strength and bravery. Although the holiday is often called “Chinese New Year,” Lunar New Year celebrations can be found across countless East and Southeast Asian…

Mr. Singleton, Katie Walker’02, Ed Carter’96, and Mrs. Soderberg smiling during halftime at Academy vs. Wellington Hall of Fame . (Milana Biswas/Staff) On Saturday, February 5, the Academy community recognized two alumni, Ed Carter’96 and Katie Walker ‘02, who made remarkable achievements as athletes during their time at CA. The troubles of COVID-19 suspended this…

(Cami S./Staff) On Saturday on January 29, our theatre lobby was dedicated to Mrs. Susan Neal, the beloved, former Middle and Upper School Theatre Director and Creative Expressions teacher, who also taught the Step and Stomp elective and English courses.  Mrs. Neal passed away on June 24, 2017, after battling an invasive brain tumor. As…

Pixabay To kickstart the new semester, our student council is hosting an Upper School Dodgeball Intramural, featuring 14 teams of 5 each. The 10-minute games will take place in The Mack or Jones gym during activities or lunch periods, as two opposing teams battle for the next spot in the bracket, determined by whichever side…

Support SB Hershey kiss sale by exchanging one dollar for 10 chocolates for a friend. (Stephen Ma/Staff) With rising inflation gripping the United States, one dollar may seem worthless to purchase anything. However, spending a dollar at Columbus Academy this week multiplies into a double deal: a bag of 10 Hershey kisses for a beloved…

Please place donated pop tabs in one of these collection bins. (Courtesy/Ms. Penney)  Before disposing your next empty soda can into the recycling bin, think about removing the pop tab to donate for a needy cause. Revenue generated from recycling these flip tops goes toward funding expenses of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) which…

(Poster created by Mr. Jeremy Morgan. Photos: Henry R.) The UCA (United Columbus Academy) organization for diversity and affinity groups hosted various in-school, educational activities for upper school students on Friday, January 14, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday (January 15, 1929) we celebrate on MLK Day, January 17. Activities included…

US students and faculty serve others by giving blood and red blood cells at the Winter Drive stationed at the Athletic Entrance. (Courtesy/Ms. Bening & Charlie B.) Entering school on January 12th was an atypical day with the sight of students donning red or pink tops and the smell of pancakes wafting among the hallways.…