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Volleyball Claims District Title in Dominant Fashion
by Alejandro Menendez Post from the Columbus Volleyball Instagram (@cchsmvball) On Thursday, April 23, the Explorers varsity volleyball team faced Coral Gables Senior High School on its home floor for the district championship and, more importantly, the opportunity to continue its pursuit of a state title. Boasting a 22-5 record, the squad has dominated throughout the season, winning many matches in just two sets and rarely allowing opponents the opportunity to mount a comeba
Alejandro Menendez
12 hours ago2 min read


Gear Up for Autism Brings Community Together Through Inclusion at Columbus
by Oscar Pinto CCNN Live story on Gear Up for Autism A typical Sunday at Christopher Columbus High School is quiet. This weekend, though, the campus filled with energy as students, families and volunteers came together for the annual Gear Up for Autism event—an afternoon built around games, connection and inclusion. The Event The event is structured so that once a child arrives, they are paired with a male student from Columbus High School or a female student from one of its
Joseph Busatto
13 hours ago2 min read
Slang is Getting Lazy
by Daniel Dominguez Slang has changed a lot throughout the years. Recent favorites are things like “6-7”, “Lowkey”, “Rizz” and honestly, I think it’s just overdone. I can’t be the only person who reaches back into an old school vocabulary sometimes, using words like skedaddle or yap for a fresher vocabulary? Here are some older options that’ll give you that fresh, new feeling. Rapscallion: A person who causes mischief or trouble. I know TONS of people who just spam the same c
Joseph Busatto
2 days ago2 min read


Giannis & The Bucks - A Divorce Waiting to Happen
by Steven Rasco Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives the ball while under pressure from Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series at Kaseya Center on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Miami. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS) Thirteen seasons. Nine hundred seventy-nine games. Two-time MVP. One-Time Finals MVP. Giannis Antetokounmpo has solidified his status as one of the all-time greats in
Steven Rasco
2 days ago3 min read


Columbus Weightlifting Wins District Championship
Something special has been brewing in the Columbus weight room. Explorers posing for a team photo after winning District Championship (via Coach Fernando Machado) by Matthew Leon Over Spring Break, the Explorers’ Olympic Weightlifting Team captured the District Championship in both Olympic and Traditional categories. The Explorers dominated the competition, showing the value of discipline and hard work. Regional Qualifiers (via @columbusweightlifting on Instagram) The team
Matthew Leon
7 days ago1 min read


Externship Program Connects Students to Real-World Careers
The Columbus externship program is guiding students on what the future looks like while they're still in high school. Students posing with Jonathan Vilma after school, following a talk about financial literacy. (Source: @columbusconnects Instagram) by Oscar Pinto As students hurry past the entrance to the MAS building, stopping briefly at Brother Kevin's store, few notice the tucked-away office just steps away that could help shape their futures after high school. That office
Joseph Busatto
7 days ago3 min read


Infinity Vision: Disney's New Theater Certification
by Jose Baixauli Wikimedia Commons On April 16, 2026, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Studios announced Infinity Vision, a new certification system designed to improve the moviegoing experience in premium large format (PLF) theaters. Infinity Vision is not a new format like IMAX, but instead a strict quality standard. To qualify, theaters must have massive screens for maximum scale, laser projection for brighter and sharper visuals, and advanced
jbaixauli28454
Apr 201 min read
On Managing Wants in Your Story
by Juan-Pablo Pina Howdy. Like I said in a previous entry, this is meant to show my creative process. This means including just as much of the ugly warts and kinks as the exotic and artistic results. I want this entry to be an example of what will probably be inevitable in your storytelling journey. An undeniable fact about this project is that, at least in the beginning, I was drawn to the setting more than the story . It’s true, the story is king, but the setting was the
Juan-Pablo Pina
Apr 204 min read


Homecoming of a Champion: Fernando Mendoza Inspires at Columbus
by Oscar Pinto Alum and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza returns to his alma mater as a keynote speaker, enlightening the student body with his story of reaching the top. Columbus Coach Dave Dunn, alum and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and Ambassador of Alumnit Affairs John Lynksey on stage during the Mendoza homecoming event on April 14, 2026. (Photo Credit: Gavin Lynch) Just minutes after Columbus Coach Dave Dunn and Ambassador of Alumni Affairs Mr. John Lynskey wer
Joseph Busatto
Apr 165 min read


UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg's Crazy Upset in Miami
by Javier Albite UFC Logo (Creative commons) UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg was this last Saturday at the Kaseya Center. In addition to the nearly 18,000 people in attendance, President Donald Trump with his family and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, were among the celebrities in Miami this past weekend to watch the fights. But, besides all the press the event has gotten, the fights themselves have led to fans considering 327 as an early contender for event of the year. Main C
Javier Albite
Apr 162 min read


Project Hail Mary Balances Spectacle and Story in Ambitious Sci-Fi Epic
By Noah Santiago and Jean-Manuel Granda Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace in “Project Hail Mary.” (Jonathan Olley/Amazon Content Services LLC/TNS) The awards season has come and gone, and now everyone's attention is focused on a quirky space movie based on a book - Project Hail Mary . The film tells the story of Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up in space alone with no recollection of how he got there. He then remembers that he is on a mission to save humanity from
Noah Santiago
Apr 153 min read
Could AI Cure Cancer?
by Jose Baixauli AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life. From helping students with homework to assisting doctors in hospitals, AI is being used in ways that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. Because of this, some people have started asking a much bigger question: could AI actually cure cancer? The short answer is yes. But not alone. AI depends on training to become smarter, which is why OpenAI is so insistent on building huge data centers. But the issu
jbaixauli28454
Apr 152 min read
Will Hunting Wouldn’t Have Skipped His Final - You Shouldn’t Either
By Alejandro Menendez The reckless genius of Will Hunting offers a blueprint for gifted high schoolers and their work ethic in an age where they are given more privileges than ever. A 1997 film written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Good Will Hunting displays a rugged protagonist in Will Hunting. A young orphan from rough South Boston, Will solves advanced calculus problems yet works construction, choosing to pursue knowledge while dismissing college and external rewards as
Alejandro Menendez
Apr 132 min read


‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer breaks viewing records, fuels fan excitement
by Matthew Diaz Official Trailer The release of Spider-Man: No Way Home on Dec. 17, 2021, left fans eager for what would come next. In the years that followed, anticipation grew as rumors spread online about the future of the franchise. That wait ended March 18, 2026, when the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day debuted. Within 24 hours, it became the one of the most viewed trailers of all time at 31 million, surpassing expectations and quickly gaining global attentio
Joseph Busatto
Apr 131 min read


Inclusiveness on the Field: LINKball
By Allan Tompkins An image of everyone involved in one of the LINKball games on the Columbus footbal field (Photo Credit: Mrs. Gonzalez-Rojas) The LINK club’s efforts toward creating a more inclusive society for those with special needs have achieved yet another success with the recent support for its kickball league — a new club favorite. Initially proposed by then freshman, now a sophomore, Lucas Rojas, the event debuted in spring 2025, returned in the fall and most recentl
Allan Tompkins
Apr 74 min read


Columbus Students Visit Local Colleges
by Oscar Pinto On March 15, Columbus students visit Miami Dade College. (Photo Credit: Christopher Columbus High School College & Career Guidance Instagram) The College and Career Center at Columbus is known for helping students get into top colleges and universities and find a place where they feel they belong. The first step in that process is visiting campuses. From March 10 through March 26, the center organized tours of several local universities. Students visited Miami
Oscar Pinto
Mar 272 min read


Faculty and Alumni Defeat Students in Columbus Hockey Game Before Packed Arena
By Mark Tanner The Columbus community packed the arena for an exciting event as students faced off against faculty and alumni in a legendary hockey game that showcased the Columbus brotherhood in action. workers Players lining up to say good game after the game finished. (Photo Credit: Mark Tanner) The game began with school president Thomas Kruczeck dropping the puck. He also coached the Alumni team, while Columbus legend Mr. Staiano and Coach Gus led the students. The Mast
Mark Tanner
Mar 273 min read


UFC White House Card: What Went Wrong?
by Javier Albite CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White, middle, speaks alongside former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) UFC Freedom 250 is an upcoming historic MMA event scheduled to take place on June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House. It will be the first sporting event held on t
Javier Albite
Mar 253 min read


Columbus Alum Cameron Boozer Earns National Player of the Year Honors with Duke
by Ale Menendez Clemson's RJ Godfrey tries to knock the ball away from Duke's Cameron Boozer, right, in the first half during the semifinals of the ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images/TNS) Duke freshman Cameron Boozer has lived up to expectations this season, becoming one of the most dominant players in college basketball. In his first year, he earned first-team All-America honors and was nam
Joseph Busatto
Mar 252 min read
Would you kindly?
by Thomas Cruz Would you kindly stay quiet? In this time of chaos, I hear you speak to ghosts. The sounds echo across rapture causing the walls to yell. These loud sounds send a cold chill throughout this underwater world. Would you kindly save the world? You’re nothing special at all. But your will and might can save Rapture. Please do your best to save this unsavable city. Would you kindly reject Ayn Rand? She brought the nuke to this city. Her philosophy is like a poison s
Joseph Busatto
Mar 201 min read
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