Students studying Chinese enact traditional new year performances during a special assembly. (Collage by Katie Rankin’22/Staff) Every year from late January to mid-February, Chinese communities celebrate the new year with special meals, festivals, parades, and red envelopes filled with “lucky money.” Twelve zodiacal animals represents each Chinese New Year.The year of the pig represents wealth…

Award winners Malcolm Klingbeil, Keenan Bellisari, Gunnar Geiger, Shaan Arora, Cooper Schnitzer, and Ryan Hunker. Gunnar and Ryan both received Gold Keys. Silver Key winners are Shaan and Cooper. Malcolm achieved an Honorable Mention. (Courtesy/Crystal Tursich) Silver Key winners not in attendance are Sidney Derzon, Sarah Edwards, Layton Harding, Ellie Jeffers, and Kayla Pordgurski.

With the ability to text 911, Franklin County residents can call upon emergency services in situations where they can’t talk. (Flickr). As of January 23, Franklin County residents have the ability to text 911 in the case of an emergency. The system has been in the works for years, and its implementation has massive implications…

Leaks in the iOS 12.2 beta code hint Apple devices that will be announced later this year. (Pexels, CC0) With the developer beta released January 24, and the public beta on January 28, the iOS 12.2 betas have not only brought quality of life changes but have also leaked potential future models for Apple’s devices.…

The biggest technological shift of the century is on the horizon. (Unsplash, CC0)   5G has been in the news recently because of the exposure it received at summits and keystones, like the Consumer Electronic Show, which happened just a few weeks ago. At these summits, phone companies, service providers and chip manufacturers alike boasted…

Beauty abounds on Academy’s campus. (Andrew Barren’22 and Katie Rankin’22/Staff) Over the past several years, Academy has implemented many programs and initiatives, all advocating for environmental conservation and awareness in our school community. These efforts range from the revamped student-run Service Board recycling program to the Dining Hall’s food pulper system, which has reduced food waste…

Juniors Emma Belford and Abby Yakam at Service Board’s Winter Blood Drive. (Sarah Neltner’20/Media) In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Service Board held its second blood drive of the year on Wednesday, January 16, collecting a record total of 43 units of blood. Donors dressed down in red clothing and were offered free Chris…

Anne Horton receives the 2017-18 National Coach of the Year Award. (Andrew Barren’22 and Katie Rankin’22/Staff) “Dear Anne, Congratulations! It is our privilege to inform you that you have been selected as the 2017-18 NFHS Coaches Association National Coach of the Year Award for the sport of Girls Field Hockey . . .  This award designates…

Juniors, Eliana Jenkins, Shaan Arora, Alisha Mohsi, and sophomore Vaughn Armour (pictured) attend 2018  Student Diversity Leadership Conference with Dr. Broh and Mr. Losambe. (Andrew Barren’22/Media)   “Unapologetic love and acceptance . . . It is something words can’t capture,” says Dr. Broh, who has attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) since her first year at Academy. The…

Apple warns investors not to panic as sales dip this year. (Wikimedia Commons) In developed, western nations, Apple’s $1000 dollar smartphones have become accepted, reluctantly for some, as the societal norm. Apple isn’t the only smartphone company to do this though, with Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and others selling flagship phones that can cost up…