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TJ and Cindy's Summer Album Review
TJ and Cindy’s Summer Album Review
TJ Miller '25 and Cindy Fan '25 September 23, 2024
Did you have a brat summer?
Did you have a brat summer?
Elizabeth Wilder '26, Writer • September 16, 2024
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Welcome to Academy, Mr. Benedict!
Welcome to Academy, Mr. Benedict!
Sebastian Sydow '31, Writer • November 4, 2024

Say hi to Mr. Benedict! He is a Computer Science teacher for grades 9-12 and has not taught at The Academy...

Mr. Butler: Science Fiction Connoisseur
Mr. Butler: Science Fiction Connoisseur
Naomi Biffa '31, Writer • November 4, 2024

This year, the Albuquerque Academy community welcomes Mr. Conner Butler! Mr. Butler teaches Pre-Calculus...

Despite their differences, Democrats and Republicans in New Mexico agree on the need for a safe border and an efficient pathway to citizenship.
How immigrants are shaping the election
Matthew Rundle '27, Writer • October 28, 2024

New Mexico is not new to the impact of immigration as we lie just above the Mexico-United States border....

Academy's Election Feels
Academy’s Election Feels
Leah Gajraj '27, Writer • November 4, 2024

Election season is upon us, with early voting having already passed, and the election being...

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New Mexico Lawmakers on the Ballot
New Mexico Lawmakers on the Ballot
Lillie Rosen '29, Writer • October 28, 2024

November 5th. The fateful day when every person over the age of 18 in New Mexico heads to the ballot...

A sign criticizing UNM's attempts at clearing the encampment and charging students with trespassing.
Gaza Campus Protests Come Home
Darin Eberhardt '25, Opinion, News, and Features Editor • May 21, 2024
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Dancers in last year's performance.
Beneath the Hunter’s Moon Dance Concert
Bea Busby '28, Writer • November 4, 2024

“Once a year, under the Hunter's moon, [many] creatures meet and come together and have an evening...

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Mr. Lipkowitz and his beloved poodle, Mazl.
Welcome back to Academy, Mr. Lipkowitz!
Lauren Shedivy '30, Writer • October 28, 2024

We are so happy to welcome a new math teacher to Albuquerque Academy this year! Last school year he took over for four 8th grade math classes, but Mr. Lipkowitz is back this year for his first official...

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Soccer: A Game Getting Worse by the Minute
Soccer: A Game Getting Worse by the Minute
Krish Mahto '29, Writer • May 13, 2024

For years, the beautiful game of soccer always had teams and players that were fun to watch. But recently that has started to change. The game is played differently thanks to VAR (video assistant referee)...

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The St. Pius Spartans do their extra point kick while the scoreboard looms over the to-be defeated chargers
Academy Football Crushed by Pius—What Does this Mean for the Season?
Matthew Rundle '27, Writer • October 14, 2024

Nusenda Stadium, Oct. 3—The Albuquerque Academy football team was defeated by the St. Pius football team 35-21. The brutalist stadium on the...

Anna's Day at the Fair
Anna’s Day at the Fair
Anna Hastings '26, Writer • September 30, 2024

Having never been to the State Fair before, I was very unsure what to expect. I was, however, very excited. Although being in big crowds around...

The Propaganda Next Door
The Propaganda Next Door
Brighton Ludwig '25, Photography, Video, and Social Media Editor • September 23, 2024

A few months back, in April, I was taking my bi-annual drive to the dentist office. As I made the turn from 2nd Street onto Griegos, I was...

Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Cayla McNiece '27, Writer • April 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence is an idea that has been around since the early twentieth century. Some might say that books such as “I, Robot” and...

iPhone 15 v.s. Galaxy S24
iPhone 15 v.s. Galaxy S24
Krish Mahto '29, Writer • March 18, 2024

Each year, a new iPhone – and its Samsung counterpart – is released, with each phone more advanced than the last. The phone market is very...