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New 8:00 A.M. Lockout Policy Sparks Student Concerns and Support
New 8:00 A.M. Lockout Policy Sparks Student Concerns and Support
Tomás Palacio Salazar, Discoverer Staff Writer • February 17, 2026

For students racing through traffic, stuck in morning rain, or circling the parking lot for a spot, 8:00 a.m. now feels less like a start time and more like a deadline. In the last week of January, The Columbus School implemented...

More Than “Just Sit Still”: Understanding Movement in The Columbus School High School Classrooms
More Than “Just Sit Still”: Understanding Movement in The Columbus School High School Classrooms
Juan Arango, Discoverer Staff Writer • February 17, 2026

In a typical classroom at The Columbus School Medellín High School, students sit for long stretches of time—70 minutes—listening, taking notes, preparing for assessments, and participating in discussions. For many, this...

Relatable or Manipulative? How Influencers Shape What We Think
Relatable or Manipulative? How Influencers Shape What We Think
Emma Restrepo, Discoverer Staff Writer • February 10, 2026

Even when students believe they are ignoring influencers, those voices still shape what they think, buy, and notice every day at our school....

The GPA Trap: Why We Should Stop Glorifying Student Burnout
The GPA Trap: Why We Should Stop Glorifying Student Burnout
Emiliana Rojas, Discoverer Staff Writer • November 25, 2025

The race for the highest GPA has become one of the biggest problems in high school today. It affects how students see themselves, how they plan...

Intramural Soccer Kicks Off Excitement at TCS
Intramural Soccer Kicks Off Excitement at TCS
Samuel Perez, Discoverer Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

The Columbus School’s intramural soccer tournament has brought excitement and energy to the school fields once again. Starting in early October, students from different...

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Etereo: Rising Skincare Brand by TCS Alumni
Etereo: Rising Skincare Brand by TCS Alumni
Juana upegui, Culture Editor • September 26, 2024

Etereo is a CBD-based skincare brand founded in 2019 by TCS alumni Maria del Mar Navarro. It has recently gained a lot of acknowledgment due to its focus on natural ingredients...

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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Benjamin Light, a lifelong journey at The Columbus School
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Benjamin Light, a lifelong journey at The Columbus School
Samuel Mendivelso, Discoverer Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

Mr. Benjamin Light, a sixth-grade science teacher at Columbus School in Medellín, has been shaping young minds for over 15 years. Known for his innovative teaching style and deep care for his students, Mr. Light’s journey...

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Service and Connection: How Seniors Balance Social Hours and Build Bonds
Service and Connection: How Seniors Balance Social Hours and Build Bonds
Pablo Tobar, Discoverer Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Under Colombian law, seniors are required to have at least 80 hours of social service before graduating, and every student takes a different approach to tackle this goal.  For many students, the spaces...

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