On Mon., March 30, we — Multimedia Editor Adriana James-Rodil and Junior Staff Writer Emara Sáez — were in Advanced Placement Spanish class when we watched a video about the “Ponle Acento” campaign,…

This episode of Achona: Beyond the Article is being submitted to the NPR Student Podcast Challenge and is, therefore, shorter than usual.

Editor-in-Chief Mei Lamison, Senior Staff Writers Casey Martin…

The outbreak of COVID-19 has created global anxiety as the virus has taken over our news cycle, consumed our thoughts, and controlled our daily lives. While fear is an obvious and expected consequence,…

Since the release of Netflix’s most recent true crime docuseries, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, audiences were shown not only the horrors and inhumane treatment of the 8-year-old during the six month…

What would you do if the government gave you $1000 monthly? What would it enable you to do? While this idea may seem far-fetched, its implementation may soon become a reality. After all, the popularity…

In a primarily male-dominated field, a female politician’s appearance plays a significant role in the success of their campaigns. Unfortunately, there seems to be a common fear among female politicians…

The Senate’s impeachment trial of Donald J. Trump, the third presidential impeachment in United States history, closed last week. Despite the event’s historical importance, few tuned in to watch.

During…

Miss Americana is rated TV-MA; It contains bad language and addresses serious topics, yet it is beneficial for people in high school and beyond to watch.

On Jan. 31, Singer-Songwriter Taylor Swift released…

In the past few years, location sharing apps – such as Life 360, MamaBear, and Find My Friends- have gained popularity among parents wishing to track their children’s whereabouts at all times. Typically,…

Beginning on Dec. 28, 2019, with a M 4.7 earthquake, the residents of Puerto Rico have felt multiple earthquakes and aftershocks for the past several weeks. While in Puerto Rico visiting family in December…

A night dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the best films, TV shows, actors and actresses of 2019 also welcomed the advocation of current pressing social issues such as climate change, abortion rights,…

“Little Women” is not set to release in theaters until December 25, yet Multimedia Media Editor Adriana James-Rodil and Contributing Staff Writer Amelia Cuttle saw a Sony Advanced Screening of the…

Known for building cosmic, almost neo psychedelic walls of celestial sound, shoegaze is a subgenre of indie and alternative rock that emerged in the UK in the 1980s. Shoegaze is often referred to as “dream…

Discipline in school and students’ perceptions towards it has evolved throughout the centuries from enforcing corporal punishment to suspensions, expulsions, and simple lectures. For instance, during the…

Chick-fil-A, the third largest grossing restaurant chain in America, has once again sparked attention in the media for their anti-LGBTQ history. Two critical tweets accusing the company of ties to anti-gay…

It’s no matter of opinion that when it comes to the music industry, women are underrepresented and often times, belittled. People most often associate female musicians with the genre of traditional pop,…

Be honest. Can you correctly identify both the author and the corresponding work of the following quote? 

“Stay gold, Ponyboy.” 

To those of you who are familiarized with this novel, bravo. You…

With the invention of modern technology, traditional ways of writing essays and assignments have transitioned from paper to laptop. Academy of the Holy Names is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School…

Trisha Paytas is a 31 year old American media personality who embodies every argument that is used to denounce social media and discredit social media influencers. Since her YouTube career began in 2013,…

Phrases such as “radiate positivity” or “no negative vibes” can be frequently heard at AHN. From phone cases, to laptop stickers, to class mottos – there is no escape from the “positive realm.”

“The…

Within our school community we commonly use the phrase the “Academy bubble,” alluding to the idea that we (students of the Academy) are safe from the misogynistic and harsh realities of the “real…

On October 26, 2018, 15 Academy students traveled to Florida’s panhandle to assist victims of Hurricane Michael. The girls were accompanied by Theology and Art Teacher Sister Lisa Perkowski, Administrator…