(Courtesy/Pixabay)  A book can introduce a new perspective, allow people to feel represented, or challenge a long-held belief. A massive uprising in book bannings and challenges, however, has raised a question among parents, schools, and advocacy groups: What are students actually allowed to read?  Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week, October 4-10, was founded in…

Courtesy/CAInstagram) You’ve orbited the Dining Hall four times, analyzed all the day’s offerings, and are still holding an empty plate. I, like many other CA students, am no stranger to this dilemma. There are some days when Sage Dining couldn’t have a tastier display, but other days when I’m left clueless about what I’m going…

Whistles blowing. Pages turning. Thermometers dropping. In mid-August, I stood on my doorstep, smiling for the quintessential ‘First Day of School’ pictures. The low temperature was in the 60s, and we braced ourselves for the heat of an after-school practice. Now, I pull out my jacket, no longer feeling warmth, but instead the brisk air…

Pixabay In March, Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Mark Huffman said, in reference to the twenty-eight planned and 40 active data centers in New Albany that “we are at the front of some very glorious times.” I’d like to take a look at what these “glorious times” actually entail. To start, it should…

(Courtesy/ Charlie O., Addison M., Seher R., Academy photographers) Left to right(top to bottom):Charlie and Terrence; Avery and Addison; Izu, Chichi, and Keke; Seher and Haaris, Timothy, and Benjamin F. Some days, I answer to Chichi more than I answer to Izu. It happens in the hallway, in the lunch line, and in classrooms with…

Advanced Placement (AP) season arrives quickly after spring break, and what was once felt like a distant date on the calendar is suddenly only weeks away, as the pace revs up in class preps, and review packets and practice exams replace new material. First, opening review books, organizing notes, and identifying key units early can…

Pixabay Whether they are wireless earbuds, over-ear noise-cancelling sets, or classic wired headphones, these devices have become a constant presence in many students’ daily lives, as researchers continue to question whether headphones enhance our lives or isolate us from the world. A study cited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information found that around 80%…

(Wikimedia) Here’s a look at what’s been happening in the sports world. Rory McIlroy finally got over that major slump and has now won back-to-back at Augusta. McIlroy led all four days of the tournament, though world #1 Scottie Scheffler gave him a run for his money over the weekend, going bogey-free on both Saturday…

(Flickr) When remembering the movies I saw during my childhood, the lights dimmed in a theater, and a bucket of popcorn came to mind. Whether it was Disney, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, or Paramount, movie production companies used to partake in a craft that employed creativity and originality. It was these qualities that characterized…

(Courtesy/Pixabay) The historic Dolby Theater finished off the 2026 Oscars with host Conan O’Brien at the 98th anniversary. From actors to musicians, each celebrity spared no effort in delivering the perfect runway looks. This year’s theme was” humanity” or “a human touch,” with a focus on sustainability, so celebrities’ attire incorporated natural elements like flowers…