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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
Must Reads
1
Social media feeds are continually spreading negative content, especially as the ability to tolerate one another lessens.

How social media is shortening our tempers • 19 Views

2
The International Olympic committee just announced that lacrosse, flag football, baseball/softball, and squash will be added to the Olympic roster for LA 2028.

Five new Olympic sports will debut in LA 2028 • 5 Views

3
Another similarity between the two years in addition is Leap year, the three hundred sixty-sixth day of the year that occurs on February 29th every four year.

Odd coincidences between 2020 and 2024 • 5 Views

4
Academy's "Chicago: Teen Edition" was a musical to remember!

Academy Presents "Chicago: Teen Edition" • 5 Views

Editorials
The Israel-Hamas War has caused a slew of destruction on both sides, but many people focus on picking a side rather than stopping devestation.
The Israel-Hamas War is not about picking sides
Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief • December 11, 2023
As time passes from the events of Mitch McConnell's "freeze-up", it only further highlights the impending urge to set an age limit for political leaders.
Aging politicians are impacting our government
Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor • October 3, 2023
Father/Daughter Dance!
Come decked out in your best red-carpet attire!
Opinion
The number of books being challenged and banned is growing constantly harming intellectual freedom. Photo Credit: Unsplash/Olena Bohovyk
Banned Book Week Brings To Light Harmful Censorship
Nora Kelly, Junior Staff Writer • October 5, 2023
Environmental groups including Earthjustice and the Sierra Club have spent years trying to prevent Willow from happening.(Photo Credit: Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
The Willow Oil Project needs to be stopped (OPINION)
Mykhia Pursley, first year staffer • March 24, 2023
Podcast
March holds St. Patricks Day and ends just before Easter, which means it's double the celebration for the Achona staff this month.
73 Questions, 3 bad riddles... and other banter
Olivia Payne, Nicole Bianchi, and Brooke Fechtel • April 24, 2024
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News
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump participated in their first presidential debate against each other on ABC News.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in their first debate
Haley Ricca, Sophomore Staff Writer • September 17, 2024
Gaza-Israel Protests sweep college campuses around the nation.
Protests on College Campuses Nationwide
Cassidy Forte, Junior Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Academy Life
Academy's Spanish Club holds a Convocation meeting, celebrating the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Academy unifies students through the Hispanic Heritage celebration
Nicole Bianchi, Co Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2024
Sports
The Jaguarettes are just one of the winter sports teams that celebrated their senior night in early 2024.
AHN winter sports celebrate seniors as seasons end
Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2024
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Must Reads
1

How social media is shortening our tempers

2

Five new Olympic sports will debut in LA 2028

3

Odd coincidences between 2020 and 2024

4

Academy Presents "Chicago: Teen Edition"

5

Makeup diversity: Enhancement should not be exclusive (OPINON)

Staff Profile
Brooke Fechtel
Brooke Fechtel
Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Fechtel is the Editor-in-Chief for Achona. Brooke is a senior in high school, and this will be her third year as a high school journalist. She is very active in the Academy community and is president...

Culture
As 2023 comes to an end, Achona offers a look into the top 5 films produced this year.
Top 5 Movies in 2023
Maleah Fraga, Senior Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
The rise of the technological era has brought about a wave of online shopping, which has reached new heights during the Black Friday-Cyber Monday shopping season.
Black Friday goes online
Claire Acosta, Senior Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
Features
Tampa Bay Sun FC, Tampa's first pro women’s soccer team, is inspiring young female athletes and proving that big dreams can come true right here in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Sun: A Bright New Chapter for Women’s Soccer in Tampa Bay
Grace Callahan, Senior Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
In the House of Representatives, I voted on bills written by other delegates. Bills passed by the House were then sent to the Senate.
My summer spent at Girls State
Brooke Fechtel, Editor-in-Chief • September 19, 2024
Food
Watch to see what traditions and foods are the Jags' favorites during Thanksgiving time.
Academy staff and students express their Thanksgiving traditions
Emme Shoop, Senior Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
Starbucks released their holiday drink line on November 2nd Alexandra Nicholas/Canva
The Starbucks holiday drop brews up a merry storm
Alexandra Nicholas, Senior Staff Writer • November 9, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Some Emmy nominated shows make great substitutes for shows loved by Academy girls.
Emmy winners: What to watch
Ali Ibanez, Junior Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
Post Malone, Taylor Swift, and Sabrina Carpenter hung out together backstage at the VMA's.
The VMA's Recap
Adriana Trapuzzano, Junior Writer • September 19, 2024
Videos
Mr. Jag makes a return after being a lost tradition for the past handful of years.
AHN introduces 2024 Mr. Jag competition
Danica Lothrop, Senior Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
Academy students have a lot in mind when it comes to their Christmas wish lists!
Academy straps in their Christmas wish list
Maleah Fraga, Senior Staff Writer • November 9, 2023
SPIRIT ON FIRE
The Academy students took a mission trip during their spring break to the Dominican Republic.
Academy serves in the Dominican Republic
Cassidy Forte, Junior Staff Writer • March 21, 2024
God cares about you having healthy friendships.
Authentic Friendship
Anna Anderson, Contributing columnist • December 2, 2022
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