(Abbey Z./Staff) Attracting history lovers from around Ohio, the National History Day (NHD) State contest commenced at Capital University on Saturday, April 20. This year’s theme was “Turning Points in History,” focusing on individuals, ideas, and events that led to historical change. After researching a topic under the theme, participants develop an argument and create…

Justin A. practicing suture techniques (Courtesy/Dr. Lester) After a 30-minute bus ride from Academy on Wednesday, April 17., we arrived at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) in Dublin.  Greeted by the directors, we received a surprise breakfast selection of muffins, sandwiches, and juices to get ready for a quick talk with Dr.…

Aanav K. and Tanner S. play with Tray S. (Milana B./Staff) On Sunday, April 28, the Desi Club and the Columbus Academy Parents of South Asia (CAPSA) invited their families and friends to the school’s annual Holi celebration. Taking place from 2 – 4:00 p.m., almost 100 Academy community members spent their Sunday socializing and…

After an acknowledgment from Mr. Thompson, students were asked to raise their hands if they were affected by different student council initiatives. After reminiscing about a year of success, Mikey and Angela finally ended their terms as co-presidents. With the passing of the gavel, the student body officially has new leaders with Katie J. and…

The candidates with Justin and Arya (courtesy/Ms. Bening) On Friday, April 19, Service Board gathered in the theater to hear five candidates vying for president as they answered questions from Service Board’s current leaders. Angela B, Molly F., Carolina M.,  Arnav N., and Priya R. each offered their plans and insights for how they would…

Seniors Angela H., Alison C., Eleanor S., and Lydia W. (Courtesy/ Mrs. Downey)  On Monday, April 15, Ms. Downey’s Block 2 Environmental Science class embarked on its second field trip of the semester. Ten students and Ms. Downey boarded a bus at noon and headed to the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park by the Ohio…

(Pixablay) On Wednesday, April 10th, after the sophomores completed their practice ACT exam, the 10th graders had lunch and then gathered in the fireside for a mandatory grade meeting facilitated by an outside program: One Love. This foundation, established in honor of Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia student who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend…

Books on display. (Lance H./Staff) As Columbus Academy approaches the end of another school year, returning students are choosing books titles for Summer Reading. Fifty-four titles have been nominated by teachers and faculty. Although required by the school, summer reading is student-driven and beneficial for stopping the summer slide. This year’s faculty-nominated summer reading list…

Flowers at the Qingshui Cliff. (Seth L./Staff) Most Vikings were getting much-needed rest to start their spring breaks but not those going on the Chinese Trip to Taiwan and Japan. With the first group of flights meeting at 4 a.m. before flying to Newark, the second group got a little luckier and was granted a…

(Courtesy/Ella L. from Johnson’s Island) As someone who is fascinated with the sun, moon, and stars, I am fortunate enough to attend a school that encourages this love, and no event emblemized this more than the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Academy hosted two Eclipse-gazing Parties, one led by Arnav N. on campus…