By Juan Pinto Josh Acheampong of Chelsea takes a throw in during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in London. (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images/TNS) There was a time when teams were scared to face Chelsea. The blue shirt represented a team that was difficult to beat and regularly competed for trophies. For Chelsea fans, those memories make the struggles of the last few years even harder to watch. Che

by Juan-Pablo Pina Photo from Unsplash Story itself is under attack. To us creatives, the beacons of Minas Tirith are lit. Story (with a capital “S”, as in the act of storytelling) calls for aid. Will we answer? I consider myself to be a storyteller. By now, I’m pretty sure that you’re familiar with the “simulation theory”. The idea that, from a purely statistical point of view, it’s more likely that we live in a simulation than something like “the real world”. I personally d

by Claudio Canestri Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli celebrates after pulling his car into the winner's post-race position after the race at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS) During the 2026 F1 season, Kimi has been dominating in his Mercedes. There are several reasons why he is winning and is on the verge of becoming the youngest champion. It is not often that a drive

By Marc Corteguera A short story in the world of Kruxia, the setting for my upcoming book. See a teaser of it on my website, madebymarc.net, and view the short story below to get a glimpse into what this world entails. AI-generated image for the story Ditrovus awoke to the sound of someone coughing blood. Across the barracks, a soldier hunched over a bucket, his shoulders shaking. Nobody bothered to even look at him. The barracks had forty beds, twenty-three occupants, and a

by Aiden Artiles Christopher Barrow takes the snap against Miami Northwestern on Oct. 23, 2026, at Traz Powell Stadium. (Photo Credit: Pablo Izquierdo) The Columbus Explorers concluded their regular season with a 30-7 victory over Miami Northwestern, relying on a balanced offensive execution and a resilient defensive performance. Columbus established an early lead on the ground when running back Cecil Smith capped off an opening drive with a rushing touchdown up the middle, p

By Julian Osejo Design Credit: Julian Osejo Long ago there was a dragon named Eternum and he created the whole universe, and along with this creation he created all life across the universe. He created all creatures both big and small and both strong and weak. He was proud of his creations, but he alone could not keep a proper balance in his universe. He needed both order and chaos to maintain the stability of his universe. He would then create his two sons: Fulminius the dra

by Matthew Alvarez Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass in the second half against Florida at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images/TNS) College football's biggest names learned a harsh lesson on Saturday: Rankings do not guarantee victories. In historic fashion, five of the seven top teams in the AP Poll, including No. 1 ranked Georgia and No. 2 ranked Notre Dame, lost to their opponents. This feat ha

by Diego Rodriguez-Deshon Photo by Jerome Cha on Unsplash The most difficult and important question for many students during their school days is one they do not know the answer to at all: Where should I go to college? There are literally thousands of universities in the United States, providing students with plenty of options. There are too many possibilities, and that's not always good and can cause more stress. Between academic programs, tuition fees, location and expectat

Mr. Berch's 2026-2027 yearbook photo. (Photo Credit: Herff Jones) by Liam Gatcliffe At one of the first faculty meetings of the year, AP European History and Research teacher Mr. Kumer arrived, ready to begin, when we heard what sounded like a student. “Hey, Kumer!” The same way many of his students address him, this young returning alum, now a staff member, greeted him. Mr. Nicholas Berch, a member of the class of 2010, is prepared to make an impact on the Columbus community

by Aiden Artiles The GMAC Championship post on the Columbus football Instagram page. (Photo Credit: @columbusftball) Christopher Columbus High School captured the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) championship title following a weather-impacted matchup against Miami Central Senior High School, improving its record to 8-1 on the season with a victory over MaxPreps’ No. 22 ranked team. The game opened with active play from both sides. Columbus recorded the opening score

By Mark Tanner As the fall sports season reaches its midpoint, Christopher Columbus athletes have given the Explorer community plenty to celebrate. From the golf team's tournament victories to the swim and dive team’s stellar performance, Columbus athletes continue to demonstrate the hard work and determination that define Explorer athletics. The Explorers have established themselves as competitors to watch this fall. Golf: Explorers Take First at Youth Fair Championship The

As college application deadlines approach, Columbus seniors face decisions about essays, extracurricular activities and academic records. Here is how Explorers can navigate the application process, avoid costly mistakes and tell their stories. by Oscar Pinto The Challenge Behind the Application The first questions are simple: What's your name? What's your address? What high school do you attend? However, as students progress through the Common Application process, the questio

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By Marc Corteguera The 'Common App' home screen Senior Year’s Second Curriculum Open a high school senior’s laptop in October, and there is a decent chance you will find some combination of the Common App, a college website, a financial aid page, a half-finished essay, a Google search asking whether something is “required” or merely “recommended,” and about fifteen other tabs that were opened for reasons no one remembers. Somewhere underneath all of them, there's homework the

by Eason Brohee CCNN Live's story on Mr. De Tuya Walking past Mr. Gabriel De Tuya’s classroom at Christopher Columbus High School, you never quite know what you might hear. One moment, he could be discussing religion. The next, students might be practicing their debate arguments, learning a jiu-jitsu technique or listening to him play a tune on his guitar. Now, he is also the man behind a collection of trading cards featuring some of the school’s most familiar faces. However,

By Allan Tompkins Deacon Dugard gives his homily in the Brother Eugene Plaza at the Blessing of the Animals event on Oct. 5, 2026. (Photo Credit: Allan Tompkins) On Oct. 5, 2026 a day after the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, the Protecting Animal Wellness & Science (PAWS) club, also known as Coby’s Cure, hosted Columbus’ inaugural Blessing of the Animals event in the Brother Eugene Plaza. What was expected to be a small gathering quickly grew i

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With dozens of universities visiting campus, Columbus students are finding opportunities to explore their futures without leaving their high school. by Oscar Pinto Shot of the Big C on Columbus' campus. (Source: Columbus website) The question was simple: What makes a student stand out? For Christopher Columbus High School senior Martin Iparaguire, the answer could determine where he spends one of the most important periods of his life. As college application deadlines approac