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Hands Off Protests Gain Momentum as Support Builds

Iyla Hernden ’26, Arts and Culture Editor April 21, 2025

On April 5th and 19th, 2025, millions of demonstrators flooded the streets chanting “Hands Off Our Democracy!” in cities across the United States, with London, Paris, and Berlin joining in solidarity. 50501,...

Can Traffic Calming Help Save Lives in New Mexico?

Can Traffic Calming Help Save Lives in New Mexico?

Abhay Roy ’28, Writer April 21, 2025

When driving, have you ever noticed a flat straight stretch of road and wanted to hit the gas? Well, you are not alone; it's simply human psychology. An outstanding quote from the YouTuber Road Guy Rob...

Reflections on My Year at Academy

Reflections on My Year at Academy

Vilte Vitkauskaite ’26, Writer April 20, 2025

I first stepped foot on Academy ground on August 11th, the new students’ orientation day. At first, I was a little bit nervous, scared even, of the campus size and how everything felt so far apart. I...

Moving Portraits: the Spring Dance Concert

Moving Portraits: the Spring Dance Concert

Larissa Jubay ’28, Photography and Graphics Editor April 14, 2025

"Laguna de Quilotoa"

Food, Fun, and Travel on the 2025 Ecuador Exchange Trip

Audrey Finkelstein ’27, School and Local Editor April 8, 2025

As the bus left for Quito, we quietly waved goodbye to our host families through the bus windows, people we had known for just twelve days and yet felt so connected to that when the day came to say goodbye,...

Three Years On, HB 134 is Helping Kids Focus on Learning

Three Years On, HB 134 is Helping Kids Focus on Learning

Anna Hastings ’26, Writer April 7, 2025

Almost three years ago, a group of Albuquerque Academy seniors, Noor, Marly, Sophia, and Mireya, drafted and passed a bill that required menstrual products to be supplied in elementary, middle, and high...

Asian Fest Performance Photos

Asian Fest Performance Photos

Larissa Jubay ’28, Photography and Graphics Editor April 7, 2025

Do We Need RULER?

Do We Need RULER?

Darin Eberhardt ’25, Opinion, News, and Features Editor March 13, 2025

RULER sucks and we all hate it, but… we might actually need it. It is an unpopular program among students and even some teachers. Its lessons sometimes feel patronizing and aimed towards a younger audience....

"Changing Lives" at Albuquerque Little Theatre

“Changing Lives” at Albuquerque Little Theatre

El Dumas ’29, Writer February 24, 2025

Just barely south of Albuquerque’s historic Old Town is another piece of history not often mentioned: The Albuquerque Little Theatre. Founded in 1930 by a group of citizens, this theater was led...

Mr. Anderson and Mr. Peknik's Classroom down in 6/7

Deep Dive into 6/7 Student Council

Aspen Boswell ’31, Writer February 24, 2025

There are a lot of fun activities and memories down on west campus. But, sometimes upper grades forget about their time as a sixth or seventh grader. So I thought I’d inform you of what is happening...

Lunar New Year Parade Gallery: The Sequel

Lunar New Year Parade Gallery: The Sequel

Larissa Jubay ’28, Photography and Graphics Editor February 24, 2025

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