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…

Izu N./Staff Every day we walk through our hallways carrying textbook and supply-filled backpacks, a normal part of school life, which made me wonder how these heavy loads might affect our health. To better understand how heavy students’ backpacks are during a typical school day, I conducted a two-day survey of 162 of our high…

Flickr Bad Bunny first gained attention following his release of “Soy Peor” on YouTube. After a resulting record deal and collaborations with other major Latin artists, Bad Bunny erupted into a global sensation, now having been Spotify’s most played artist for four years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2025) and the recipient of 17 Latin Grammys and…

Pixabay On Thursday, February 26, Academy held a Community Café with Emelia Sheeley, executive director of Riverview International Center(RIC), a Columbus-based nonprofit that helps new Americans make their transition to the US more seamless and welcoming. Several students, including current senior Lynn Y., have participated in internships with RIC through Columbus Academy’s Internship Program. Sheeley…

Flickr With the Men’s College basketball tournament just a few weeks away, we take a look at some early favorites and potential Cinderella teams that could make a run, as well as the schedule that will be followed this year. Selection Sunday takes place on March 15, and March Madness officially commences with the first…

(Wikimedia Commons) In 1947, amidst the Cold War, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists created the Doomsday Clock to representhow close humanity was to self-destruction. While the clock initially only took into account the threats of nuclear warfare, in 2007, the clock’s overseers factored in other global catastrophes like climate change, political instability, pandemics, and…