When I learned that the Middle School Musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.,” was sold out for both nights, I prepared myself for an excellent show. But I didn’t prepare myself enough. Our school’s first-rate production far exceeded my expectations.

The Winter Formal Committee promised a Winter Wonderland themed event, and that is exactly what Columbus Academy students received. All eager dancegoers’ jaws hit the floor when they walked in to the Athletic Entrance and found a lodge, Santa’s sleigh, and hundreds of paper snowflakes hanging from above.

On Saturday, January 16, President Obama declared a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan. It was determined from comprehensive testing that the water in Flint was contaminated with dangerously high levels of lead, which is dangerous and has been known to cause learning disabilities in children and potentially fatal lead poisoning. Residents of Flint had…

Sweet-smelling facial scrubs. Attractive cleansers. When such products contain microbeads, buyer beware.These products are not as harmless as they look.

On Sunday, January 10, 55 students traveled to Washington, DC for the bi-annual band trip. With over 40 instruments, including six drums, we embarked on the 9-hour bus ride, that was followed by watching an intense and impactful performance of West Side Story at the Signature Theatre.

Academy’s 2016 Winter Blood Drive set a new record for the school’s donations. 34 donors were whole blood donations, and 3 were double red, which accounts for two donations. Academy’s 40 pints of blood surpassed last year’s winter record of 33.

According to Beckett Broh, “Dr. King’s leadership generated some of the most significant social change our country has experienced . . . without holding an official position of power. By speaking openly and fervently, and by sacrificing personal freedoms, he pushed our country to change in unparalleled ways.” With such an inspiring description, it’s hard to…

A sea of red poured over Alabama’s head coach, Nick Saban, after his national championship victory this past Monday night. Saban is no newcomer to the chilling yet riveting Gatorade shower. The bath of sports drink capped his fifth national championship win, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest coaches in college football history.

 In these crucial weeks leading up to the primaries, both Republicans and Democrats are seeing the unprecedented success of non-traditional candidates in their respective parties. On the left, Vermont Senator and self-proclaimed socialist, Bernie Sanders, is giving Secretary Clinton a closer contest than previously anticipated. And on the right, the bombastic real estate mogul and…

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