by Juan-Pablo Pina Howdy. If you’ve spent enough time on the internet, then you’ve probably come across more than a few posts of one kind or another focusing on something called a “cryptids”. Usually, these are things like bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster (or “ Nessie ” if you’re a friend), or the Mothman. To some people, they’re a fanatical cultural phenomenon propagated by people who believe anything and everything. Others say that they’re real, some say that it’s nuanced, et

by Steven Rasco The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) celebrates with teammates after a 150-129 win against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Miami. Adebayo passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most points scored in an NBA game with 83. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images/TNS) Miami Heat star, no, superstar, Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most remarkable scoring performances in NBA history on a random Tuesday night against the Wizards, erupting for 83 p

by Steven Rasco The official state championships post found on the Columbus Soccer Instagram page. (Photo Credit: @columbushs_soccer) Christopher Columbus High School celebrated a historic moment as the Explorers captured their 2nd Florida state soccer championship after an outstanding postseason run. Your Explorers demonstrated skill, discipline and determination throughout the playoffs, ultimately securing the title and bringing pride to the School. The Explorers entered th

by Jake Reed The Columbus Explorers don’t play around when it comes to basketball. The Varsity squad dominates on a national level, but it does not stop there. The senior class of 2026 is spending their second semester taking over local parks. Columbus Seniors on during Week 3 of Bucket League at Jaycee Park (Photo credit: Andrew King) Origin Co-Commissioner Senior Lucas Malabet developed the idea with Senior Mateo Siman through the example of the class of 2024. Lucas’ older

by Jose Baixauli Every day, millions of kids wake up and check social media before they even get out of bed. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat have become a huge part of growing up. They’re how teens communicate, keep up with friends, learn new things, and stay connected to the world. But even though these platforms are just everyday life for most teens, they’ve become a major concern for parents and lawmakers, especially around mental health, safety, and pri

By Mark Tanner Story by CCNN Live Artificial Intelligence has rapidly become one of the most talked about topics in education, and in our own school, teachers and parents are learning on how to use it the right way while preparing students for the future. Earlier this year, Columbus hosted a meeting to talk to and educate parents and teachers on how AI is being implemented safely in classrooms. Omar Delgado, Director of Educational Learning and Technology, explained how AI is

by Rodolfo Gonzalez Pine tree in Colorado. (Photo credit: Rodolfo Gonzalez) We were always taught to look towards the future as if it is planned for us already, As if it is all planned out, and is bound to happen as it wills. It’s okay to fail, It’s okay to be less than. No one can plan for it. Perfection in life never ensures a perfect future, that unpredictability is a profound part of it. It defies humans’ basic way of thinking: a seemingly basic, linear route meant to rew

By Allan Tompkins The LINK club poses with Mr. Pugh and the visiting students from Great Heights Academy in the gymnasium (Photo Credit: Mrs. Gonzalez-Rojas) On Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, the LINK club hosted 12 teenage students with special needs in the annual "Explorer for the Day" event where they were able to get an idea of what a day in the life of a Columbus student entails. The Explorer for the Day event involves the pairing of 12 visiting students from Great Heights Ac

By Diego Rodriguez Deshon Portrait of Juan-Pablo Piña (Photo Credit: Juan-Pablo Piña) Every morning at 6:45, while most of the students of Christopher Columbus High School are still waking up, junior Juan-Pablo Piña is already climbing the stairs of the L-Building to the fourth floor. The fourth floor feels higher than it should be at that hour. By the time he reaches the CCNN headquarters, the hallways are quiet and the lights are bright. This is Piña’s sign to be ready for

by Marc Corteguera Illustrated by: Alexander Valls The cold didn’t belong here. The Florida cold was almost always a joke. But this cold front was different. Students came into our late 7:00 college class hunched over, breath faintly visible in the lecture hall, hoodies pulled tight. A third of the seats were empty, students calling in sick. I sat in the back, watching frost gather along the windows like the building was being quietly swallowed. Sofia sat three rows ahead of

by Marc Corteguera CCNN's story on Akol At 7-foot-1, Akol Nyok does not just enter a room. He fills it. In Christopher Columbus High School’s gym, his presence is obvious before he even touches a basketball. Long strides. Easy dunks. A wingspan that seems built for arenas much bigger than this one. But his story does not begin under these bright lights. It begins in Kenya. “I grew up in Kenya, and I really didn’t know much about basketball. I knew about basketball later when

As global chaos unfolds, young people are laughing their way through anxiety—and finding solidarity online. Photo by freestocks on Unsplash By Rodolfo Gonzalez  From a pandemic to the seemingly constant threat of global war, Gen Z has grown up surrounded by crisis, and they’ve learned to cope with it through memes.  So when a TikTok user joked, “ Wdym ww3 just started? I wanted a summer glow-up, not blowup," it wasn’t just humor, it was a coping mechanism.  For Gen Z, social

By Allan Tompkins Group picture of all 16 students with Mr. Hermida in front of Capitol Hill on Capitol Hill Day (Photo Credit: Mr. Hermida) Between Feb. 1 and Feb. 6 of 2026, 16 upperclassmen Explorers ventured to the nation’s capital with AP U.S. History teacher Mr. Javier Hermida on the annual Close Up trip to visit historic landmarks and get a “close-up” view of how the U.S. government operates.  Image of a group of the Columbus seniors who purchased ski masks to protect

by Jose Carlos Espejo The guitar has shaped rock music for decades, but greatness can mean more than just technical skill. This list ranks my personal top five guitarists of all time based on influence, creativity, and how their music has impacted me. 5. Mark Knopfler Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits live in Amsterdam 1981, at the Jaap Edenhal. (Usage: Wikimedia Commons) Mark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of Dire Straits, famous for songs like “Sultan

by Jose Baixauli Duke quarterback Darian Mensah (10) warms up prior to the game action against Illinois at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. (Lance King/Getty Images/TNS) Darian Mensah has officially joined the University of Miami as their new quarterback, ending a months-long legal dispute with Duke University over his transfer. The decision gives Miami a seasoned quarterback with real game experience just in time for the upcoming se

by Juan-Pablo Pina Photo by Luke Hodde on Unsplash Some folks say the blood-warm waters of the bayou and the freezing night air are the worst thing lurkin’ out here. Others reckon it’s the gators ‘n the bandits that'll get ya. But if ya listen to the old folks, they’ll tell ya ‘bout a place so cursed, neither angels nor the devil himself dare set foot there… A sharp crackling noise split the silence, jerking old Luis Clay awake. “Heh? Who—what the...?” he muttered, shiftin

By Evan Jorge Group photo with the kids from Columbus at the Marist Conference in February 2026. (Photo Credit: Br. Dittus) A lot of people say that Columbus is a “Marist” high school. We use the word “Marist” mostly as just a title, like how we would refer to a brand or a clothing line. Yet, do we truly know what it means to be a Marist? We had to memorize the Marist Marks and Pillars freshman year, but do we know what they mean? Before I went to the Marist Mission Conferenc

by Jake Reed It’s been cold, but the Explorers have dominated on every front. From blowouts in basketball to wins in weightlifting, there’s been plenty of action for Explorer Nation this winter season. The seniors from the Varsity basketball team. (Photo Credit: @cchsbball) Columbus Basketball on a Hot Streak Beginning last Thursday, the Explorers basketball team has really proved why they are the best. This was their Senior Night matchup versus our neighbors at Florida Chris

by Sean Murphy CCNN Live's story on Korka Comics While from the outside, it appears as just a comic story, to the people inside, Korka Comics is more than a store, but a home where creativity, identity, and community come together.  Jesus Marquez, a regular customer and artist, says comics give people a sense of connection.  “No matter where you come from or who you are, you can find some kind of association with a comparable character in some way, shape, or form," he said. "

by Oscar Pinto Coach Jube's announcement that he is joining the Columbus coaching staff. (Instagram: @coachjube) As a new year begins at Christopher Columbus High School, new faces appear throughout the campus. Among them is Coach Jube Joseph, the newest addition to the school’s football coaching staff. As a former coach at powerhouse Miami Central, he led the Rockets to four state championships, including two back-to-back, and a national title. The addition to the Columbus c