COVID-19 is certainly at the forefront of everyone’s lives. We are so grateful to be at school during these difficult times, and we are fortunate to have faculty and staff that truly care about our safety and well-being. However, there have been some concerns among students about the way in which COVID-19 violations are currently […]
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I don’t think I’ve ever been more nervous for an interview. After spending a semester studying award-winning Symposium author Claire Keegan and her works, I felt nothing but admiration and inspiration. I had fallen in love with her novellas and looked up to the way she fearlessly and seamlessly weaves politics into her literature. I […]
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Words are powerful, and change is possible. That is perhaps the greatest lesson I have learned throughout my tenure on the KO News. I began my journey with the KO News sophomore year, when I took journalism. I have always enjoyed writing, and this course deepened my love in ways I did not expect. It […]
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As March break approaches, we can feel graduation looming. Our days at KO are coming to an end, and, as an editorial staff, we feel it’s important to send a message to the incoming seniors, the class of 2027. We sat down for our final editorial meeting and realized something was a bit off. When […]
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The Dunkin Valentine’s Day menu has brought lots of joy in these cold winter months. With Dunkin’s donut boxes filling advisory groups on KO snack days, the new menu items brought much-needed change to the regular assortment. Due to the clever Valentine’s Day themes, every exclusive item was a hit. There were seven drinks included […]
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I watch a lot of movies every year. This past year, I watched around 90 new movies, about half of which were from this year. With this incessant film watching, I also end up seeing a lot of terrible movies. Today I want to talk to you about some of them. These five films stood […]
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Every year, as Feb. 14 approaches, couples get excited, planning dates and asking people to be their Valentine. If you are not in a relationship, though, the big day, filled with red, white, and pink decorations, makes you feel like you’re being choked by love. The constant reminder of your relationship status does not feel […]
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Album of the Year wasn’t just important for Bad Bunny – it was important for people all over the world. At the 68th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for his album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” As soon as singer-songwriter and actor Harry Styles announced his name, the crowd erupted in applause, […]
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At just 16, Alysa Liu walked away from her dreams. Four years later, she returned, and now she’s standing at the top of the Olympic podium. When American figure skater Alysa Liu stepped onto the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, expectations were high, but few predicted the historic moment that would follow. […]
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When walking into the cafeteria, I am often thinking about what is for lunch, but what’s for dessert is equally important. The dessert can make or break the meal. These are Sage Dining’s best desserts. FIRST PLACE: Sundae Bar The best dessert of all time is the iconic ice cream sundae bar. With an assortment […]
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After nearly a decade of Demogorgons and bicycle rides in Hawkins, “Stranger Things” drew its story to a close with season 5 dropping in stages, from Nov. 26-Dec. 31. The season feels a bit overwhelming with its multiple storylines but does a great job of leaving fans with a heartfelt closure they’ve all been waiting […]
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