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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed iconic football duo Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to join their team, possibly leading them to a Super Bowl win in the near future.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign Tom Brady & Rob Gronkowski

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
On March 20, The College Board announced significant changes happening for the 2019-2020 school years AP Exam format and distribution. (Photo Credit: Georgia Ruffolo/Achona Online)

The College Board Announces New Changes to AP Exams due to Covid-19 Pandemic

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
With the discovery of a new dinosaur from 99 million years ago, the possibility of creating the same fate for many animals on the edge of extinction comes into question. (Photo Credit: Georgia Ruffolo/Achona Online)

A New Species of Dinosaurs Found: How Might We Face a Similar Fate?

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
Netflixs newest true crime documentary looks into Americas broken system and how its negligence has resulted in the harm and deaths of many children nationwide.

The Anguish of Angels: How our country’s system fails to protect abused children

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
Thirty years after his death, we take a moment to remember the lifes work of activism and art of American artist, Keith Haring.

“Art is for Everyone”: Remembering the Life & Work of Keith Haring

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
The announcement of of Greta Thunbergs second Nobel Peace Prize nomination has continued to cast a shodow over the work of other young climate activist, such as Licypriya Kangujam, who has been working to fix the climate issue since before Thunbergs time. (Photo Credit: Georgia Ruffolo/Achona Online)

Greta Thunberg’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Spurs Controversy

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
On January 26, 2020, the world mourned the loss of basketball legend, Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna Bryant, and the seven other victims involved in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. (Photo Credit: Georgia Ruffolo/Achona Online)

Mambas Forever: The Loss and Legacies of Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Last week, students, family, friends, and teachers gathered to celebrate The Academy of the Holy Namess annual Junior Ring Ceremony. (Photo Credit: Georgia Ruffolo/Achona Online)

Junior Ring Lookbook: Class of 2021

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
The 2020 Golden Globes sparked controversy over the various political statements and speeches made by award winners.

All that Glitters isn’t Gold: The Effects of Political Advocation from Hollywood

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
January 15, 2020
This years holiday ads from tech moguls like Apple and Xfinity to at home fitness company Peloton received a wide range of reactions. (Photo Credit: Georgia Ruffolo/Achona Online)

Hit or Miss: 2019 Holiday Ads

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
December 19, 2019
The Elf on the Shelf has become one of the worlds most loved Christmas traditions. Staring in 2005 as a childrens book, the story has come to life as it is now accompanied with a personal scout elf.

The Elf on the Shelf: A 21st Century Christmas Tradition

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
The laid back behavior and minimal efforts made by students during thei last year of high school, known as senioritis, affects majority of teenagers. However, there is a way to cure its negative effects.

Senioritis: A National Phenomenon

Georgia Ruffolo, Senior Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
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