The 2021 Oscars had many notable changes from years past, including a shorter guest list, smaller red carpet, and pre-recorded musical performances to accommodate for Covid-19. However, the ceremony also…

In this episode of “Achona: Beyond the Articles,” members of the Achona Online staff — Editor-in-Chief Adriana James-Rodil, Managing Editor Emara Saez, Sophomore Staff Writer Raquelle Elson, and Sophomore…

Following the wave of restrictive voting laws that have been sweeping the country, companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Delta have come out declaring their opposition to infringing on the voting rights…

Florida’s Bright Futures scholarship program has covered tuition fees for thousands of Florida students — either 75% or 100% of tuition and fees at any Florida state university or college, based entirely…

“Wandavision,” Marvel’s most recent release, has sparked the internet and general public’s interest, with many praising the show’s unique premise, creative storytelling, and genuine characters…

College Sophomore, 20 year-old, Daniel Anderl was cleaning the basement after his birthday party with his mom, U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas, and his dad, Mark Anderl, until they heard someone…

After nearly 70 years, over 100 million sales, an induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame, a TV show, a few Super Bowl commercials, and a supporting role in “Toy Story”, the reign of Hasbro’s beloved…

The true crime genre is incredibly popular and spans across many media types. Movies, books, and podcasts are all forms of entertainment often used by amateurs and professionals alike to convey narratives…

Enjoy local favorites. Support small businesses. Eat local. Says the companies driving the locals out of business.

The pandemic continues, and with it the closure and capacity changes of many restaurants…

You are Hispanic? Why do you not have an accent? Are you actually Hispanic? You are not very curvy? If you are Hispanic, why are you not tan? Are you legal? Are your parents legal?

Many times people…

Six-year old Jaylon Wakes went from an involved school student to a hysterical one the following school year. It was then announced in 2015 that his neighborhood drinking and bathing water which he had…

Cracks in the walls and destroyed buildings are occasional and frequent sites for the habitants of Ponce and Guyanilla in Puerto Rico — where I visited my family this past Christmas break. Driving through…

What comes to mind when one thinks of American culture?

For writer and director Lee Issac Chung, it’s the pursuit of the American dream — prosperity, freedom, and individuality for all. As the son…

Loner. Mentally-ill. Victim.

These were the words chosen to describe Anthony Quinn Warner, the perpetrator of Nashville’s recent RV bombing.

Warner, a 63-year-old white resident of Antioch Tennessee,…

On Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, the Netflix film “The Prom” was released, which is an adaptation of the Broadway musical “The Prom” that debuted in 2018. The adaptation was directed by Ryan Murphy —…

How young is too young for children to discover the grim reality of racism? With the year we’ve had, it’s been almost impossible to keep them in the dark.

2020 has been progressive in all forms…

As Maddy Bye, one-half of the comedy duo Siblings, was distributing flyers for her show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,  one woman expressed interest in attending, yet said her boyfriend believes women…

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, the Democratic party faced serious losses in the House of Representatives, having lost seven seats, and fumbling Senate races in key states, despite going into the…

Fashion, in its eternal evolution, is never stationary, and neither is the way it’s consumed. Sixty years ago, the average American spent over ten percent of their income on clothing, purchasing fewer…

I’d fallen in love with “Normal People” (both the novel and the televised adaptation) at the height of quarantine.

As one would expect, mandated isolation had begun to take its toll. I’d missed…

We live in an era of change. American culture is categorized by civil rights activism and political correctness — racist remarks, sexist ideals, and pedophilic intentions do not fly in the way they…

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” — a Netflix film written and directed by Academy Award Winner Aaron Sorkin — was released on Oct. 16, 2020, and stars Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden, Alex Sharp as Rennie…

Girls can do it… right?

Thankfully, the social disparity between men and women is not as prominent today as it once was. In every societal aspect, there is a push to level the playing field between…

In an era characterized by fear and worry, many Americans find comfort in television as a lighthearted sanctuary from everyday life. And with late-night talk shows hosting over 8 million national viewers…

A week after its release, McDonald’s new Travis Scott Meal has reached unexpected heights: so successful is the new collaboration between rapper Travis Scott and the fast-food corporation that shortages…

A wildfire was started on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10:23 AM at the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa. It was caused by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device set off at a gender reveal party. Due to the Santa…

Violence against women has surged in Latin America; Mexico, in particular, has seen an unprecedented amount of femicides and crimes against women. Violent offenses against women have increased by 7.7%…

Since the initial COVID-19 outbreak in January of this year, at least 1.32 million United States citizens are known to have been infected with the virus, resulting in over 78,000 deaths. What is more horrifying,…

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…