As all those who regularly read the opinions section (the few, the proud) know I write a lot of political articles. Those articles usually consist of me telling you about an issue you most likely already know about and then me giving my long, wordy opinion on that issue. Although I do enjoy writing those […]
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Every year, KO students hear from a renowned science professional. This year, on Friday, March 9, Dr. Tiffany Jones came to give a talk. Dr. Jones is a psychologist who has done research on anxiety and stress, and how social media affects our brain chemistry. Dr. Jones graduated from Hobart and William Smith College, with […]
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The boys lacrosse team starts the season 1-5 and looks for another win in upcoming games. Senior Co-captain Josh Shafer said the season is going decent so far. “We started off very strong against Capital Prep. We are gaining more confidence while we are on the field,” said Shafer. Senior Co-captain David Arcesi said their […]
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About a month ago, I sent out a survey to all of the students at KO asking just two questions: Do you identify as a feminist? And, what do you think feminism is? I was surprised that the answers I received varied so much from one another, and from the true definition of feminism. The […]
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Between charcoals, pastels, and watercolors, junior Erin Bowen is a talented artist across the board, but drawing has always been her passion since a young age. “I started drawing before I could even read or write,” Erin said. “I became involved in art classes in elementary school and worked on sketches in my free time.” […]
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When Head of School Dennis Bisgaard announced in November of 2017 to the community during an all-school assembly that he would be leaving KO after 12 admirable and commendable years of serving his position, the search process for his successor officially began. When they heard the news of Mr. Bisgaard’s departure, students and faculty were […]
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The varisty baseball team got a hop on the season with a seven-day trip to Florida during March break. The days were filled with practices and gamesto prepare the Wyverns; as a result, they opened the season with wins against Marianapolis, Taft, and Choate. Twenty-nine players (seven seniors, six juniors, eight sophomores, eight freshman) took […]
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According to statistical information published by Canadian mathematicians Lara Pudwell and Eric Rowland, the average American currency carrier holds a single dime, in addition to other change, in their pocket at any given moment. On the obverse of the dime is the profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. The […]
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With current sexual assault cases rocking Hollywood and, it seems, most of the world, one would think it smart to educate our generation’s youth about sex and consent. However, not everyone agrees and Kingswood Oxford is among the high schools that do not properly teach sex-ed. In a recent Planned Parenthood poll on sex education, […]
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Spring break typically ensures a time for KO students and faculty to take a break from the books and, instead, bungee jump into fun activities. While this occurrence rang true for students, teachers faced unpredictable challenges that weighed down the promise of a fantastic vacation. Some students ventured south, hoping to catch some sun. Freshman […]
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