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Academy Life

The Varsity Softball Team after winning their game. (Justin Johnson)

The Mental Side of being a Student-Athlete

Isabella Herrera, Sophomore Staff Writer • November 3, 2026

Academy Swim and Dive team photo (Justin Johnson).

Ahn Swim Team Competes at Districts

Charlie Jo Lothamer, Junior staff Writer • November 3, 2026

Achona’s 2026 Florida Election Guide
Claudia Ruiz-Carus, Senior Staff Writer | November 3, 2026
Avigilon Motion Security Cameras Around AHN
Chloe Salgado, Senior Staff Writer | October 21, 2026
Student Attentiveness on the Decline
Charlie Jo Lothamer, Junior staff writer | October 21, 2026
Construction Projects Around Academy and Their Effects on Student Spaces
Valeria Taguja-Catano, Junior Staff Writer | October 15, 2026
Catalina Bunch is nominated for Best Buddies “Champion of the Year”
Tia Smith, Senior Staff Writer | October 7, 2026

Must Reads

Dengue Fever Strikes Tampa Bay • 112 Views

Achona's 2026 Florida Election Guide • 46 Views

Spanish-Language music has risen in popularity over the years, with artists like Karol G and Bad Bunny currently dominating the charts.

The Growth of Spanish-Language Music Over The Years • 28 Views

Academy Girls Take on Jesuit Homecoming 2026 • 25 Views

While Tampa Catholic began educating in 1962, Jesuit has been teaching for much longer, since 1899

The epitome of highschool rivalry: the Jesuit Tigers and Tampa Catholic Crusaders • 21 Views

Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" single cover photo

Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" Takes the Spotlight • 17 Views

Is AI helping or hurting?(Justin Johnson)

AHN Girls Find a Balance with the Use of AI • 17 Views

Features

Stephanie Patel, a proud Academy Alum who is now a partner at Deloitte

Alum Spotlight: Stephanie Patel (A’95)

Margaret McHugh, Junior Staff Writer • October 7, 2026

What Role Does AI Play In the Arts?

Lauren Rordam, Senior Staff Writer • October 13, 2026

Each year, students persevere throughout their high school years.

The Power of Being Underestimated: What Academy Girls Can Learn From Underdogs

Margaret McHugh, Sophomore Staff Writer • April 29, 2026

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Podcast

Both these movies came out in the last 10 years, showing how women's history is developing slowly but surely.

Women’s History Podcast 2026

Ava Radovic, Editor-In-Chief • March 13, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday Night Live Returns With New Cast Members
Lauren Rordam, Senior Staff Writer | November 5, 2026
The Growth of Spanish-Language Music Over The Years
Valeria Taguja-Catano, Junior Staff Writer | October 30, 2026
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” Takes the Spotlight
Margaret McHugh, Junior Staff Writer | October 23, 2026
Does The Music Industry Have An Honesty Problem?
Lauren Rordam, Senior Staff Writer | October 21, 2026
If You Enjoyed These English Class Books, You Will Love These Newly Released Movies
Claudia Ruiz-Carus, Senior Staff Writer | October 19, 2026
What Kind Of Director Are You? – Quiz
Lauren Rordam, Senior Staff Writer | October 1, 2026

News

Dengue Fever Strikes Tampa Bay

Chloe Salgado, Senior Staff Writer • October 30, 2026

Canvas has been hacked, affecting teachers and students at Academy

The Canvas Hack that Affected the Teachers and Students at Academy

Margaret McHugh, Sophomore Staff Writer • May 19, 2026

Global Developments Bringing Hope in 2026

Gigi Luka, Junior Staff Writer • May 19, 2026

Sports

The 2026 World Series

Presley Frye, Senior Staff Writer • November 5, 2026

Academy Swimmers diving in at their meet against Freedom and Newsome. (Sally Beaty)

Swim and Dive Team Sets Sights on a State Championship

Isabella Herrera, Sophomore Staff Writer • September 23, 2026

Ben Shelton during the quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcaraz (photo from US Open website)

Ben Shelton: The Future of Men’s Tennis?

Margaret McHugh, Junior Staff Writer • September 17, 2026

Editorials

This is a composure of real footage from a protest a Minneapolis high school senior attended.

Renee Good’s and Alex Pretti’s Fatal Shootings: The Action Needed to Combat the ICE Crisis in Minnesota (EDITORIAL)

Ava Radovic, Editor-In-Chief • January 29, 2026

Videos

67 Questions with Ms. Dee and the Sage Staff

Camille King, Mattie Floyd, and Gigi Luka • February 4, 2026

Staff Profile

Tia Smith

Senior Staff Writer

Tia Smith is an Academy senior, first-year journalist, and first-year staffer. Although Smith wants to pursue a career in pre-med at FSU , her dream to be a doctor stems from her passion to help her community.....