Every Tuesday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the L Building dining hall, students gather for Marist Youth with the help of some Marist brothers in order to fellowship, pray, and have fun together while getting closer to God. What is Marist Youth? The gathering usually starts off with a quick icebreaker to get students more comfortable and acquainted with each other. Next, students are prompted to pray through activities such as “silent prayer,” a unique type of prayer where stu

by Noah Santiago Mason Thames, left, and Ethan Hawke in "Black Phone 2." (Sabrina Lantos/Universal Pictures/TNS) This month of October saw the release of Black Phone 2 , a sequel to the hit 2021 film from director Scott Derrickson. Black Phone 2 is already a commercial and critical success, garnering 80 million dollars worldwide on a 30 million dollar budget while also posting a score of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film plunges us back into the world of The Black Phone, taki

By Mateo Siman Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams keeps the ball for a first-quarter run against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS) An Action-Packed Shootout The Chicago Bears traveled to Paycor Stadium on Sunday to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup that quickly turned into a battle of momentum and mistakes. This game was the true definition of an NFL shootout. This game showcased

by Mark Tanner Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws the ball during the first half against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images/TNS) Every year, there is a team of 62 sports writers and broadcasters who come up with the CFB Top 25 ratings every week, and every year, many people have major problems with the list. This year, it seems like more and more people are disagreeing with these r

Dr. Philip J. Currie giving an on-site lecture at the Albertosaurus "bone-bed" in Dry Island Buffalo Jump in Alberta, Canada. (Photo Credit: Juan-Pablo Pina) by JP Pina For 150 million years, planet Earth was ruled by an awe-inspiring group of special reptiles: dinosaurs. Over the course of their reign, they not only shared then planet with many long-gone creatures like strange crocodile-relatives and flying and marine reptiles, but they also died alongside them. 66 million

by Alejandro Menendez Thomas Abraham meeting with Pope Leo XIV. (Credit The Abraham Group) Getting the opportunity to meet the Pope is, in itself, a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any Catholic. But presenting him with pieces of art, discussing peace in current global issues, and even showing him a Columbus hat are things that only alumnus Thomas Abraham, Class of ’7,1 would think to do when presented with this opportunity. Background A member of the Christopher Columbus H

by Matthew Diaz A student athlete warms up prior to the JV game. (Photo credit: Jose Carlo Diaz) School spirit and pride have always been tied to one thing: high school sports. What was once just a fun extracurricular has grown into a cornerstone of a school’s identity. Today, high school athletics not only fuel pride and unity but also create a sense of family that helps the entire school community thrive. To understand the unity that high school athletics create, it’s impor

By Mateo Siman Mike Evans (13) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is helped off the field after an injury during the first half of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images/TNS) Week 7 gave us a London beatdown, an all-time comeback, rising contenders, collapsing pretenders, and a brutal night in primetime. Rams Dominate in London  The Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Wembley Stadium,

By Jake Reed Chaos within D21 makes for an unforgettable experience. This past week has been nothing short of wondrous for Mr. Ferguson. With the release of the “FergerKing” merch, he’s just about struck it rich! It sold out at record speed, leaving a noticeable gap on the rack at Brother Kevin’s store. At first, everyone thought it was the irresistible style and a widespread homage toward the Physics Guru. But was it irresistible enough for the entire Physics C class to wear

by Oscar Pinto At Christopher Columbus High School, familiar faces are not uncommon. Many teachers come back from college to teach and guide students to become a better version of themselves. Although Mr. Leon, a graduate from the class of 2009, is something special. Mr. Leon connects with the kids in many different ways. He is not only a substitute teacher, but he is also a lacrosse coach, and for those who may not know, he is an explosive detection canine handler. Back at C

By Mateo Siman Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in the game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images/TNS) Week 6 of the NFL season featured the first coach firing, an MVP case heating up, and surprising breakout performances. Callahan Out After a 1-5 start to the season, the Tennessee Titans have fired Head Coach Brian Callahan. The

By Allan Tompkins The Five Nights at Freddy’s house makes creepy animatronics come to life during Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios on Aug. 29, 2025. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is one of the most anticipated events of the year for horror lovers throughout the country as well—especially Floridians who consider it a fun, excitement-filled vacation to the parks at Universal Orlando. Every year, Universal makes sur

By Diego Rodriguez Deshon A picture of the Faculty band (Photo Credit: Diego Rodriguez Deshon) The annual Rock Concert at Christopher Columbus High School featured performances from teachers and staff in a show that energized the student body. As the bleachers filled with those who had purchased concert tickets, the band started playing “Seven Nation Army,” giving students a taste of what they were getting themselves into. Once the gym was full of students

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By Oscar Pinto The 2025-2026 Christopher Columbus High School Swim Team poses for their team photo. (Source: Columbus website) As the...

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By Mateo Siman Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is carted off after an injury in the second half of the NFL game against the...