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The girls Middle School soccer team went 5-1 this season with the help of their nine eighth-grade leaders. Out of this group, eighth-grade stopper Hana Roggendorf stood out. Roggendorf has been on the team since sixth grade. “She’s shown this capability since sixth grade,¨ Head Coach Judy Bailey said while discussing Roggendorf’s skill and leadership […]
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In the past few years, I have written multiple articles regarding the NFL and its general disfunction. However, I have yet to address the NFL’s growing problem with domestic abuse, brought yet again to the headlines by Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. A video of Hunt violently assaulting a woman in a hotel […]
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To preface, this article is not intended to present a political opinion or view on any of the topics discussed; it is rather an in-depth look at the history of Federal gun control legislation in the United States in order to present mere facts to both political isles. However, I do recognize that I have […]
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In theory, the concept of a test that is fair for all students and that accurately measures how prepared a student is for college sounds like a good idea. According to the Princeton Review, the purpose of the SAT is to assess how prepared a student is for college and to provide colleges with one […]
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Well, because I know you are all wondering how and why I’m the coolest person ever, I am going to break it down for you guys. Craziness, procrastination and humor all came together and boom I was created. And it’s because of that humor that I am going to unabashedly roast and toast myself in […]
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Hello everyone and welcome to the ~holiday edition~ of getting lit in the opinions section with Janvi! I hope midterms are going well for everyone and that you haven’t completely dissolved into a puddle of pure stress yet! Yikes, I know, but break is so soon and you’re almost there! Anyways, let’s keep it moving […]
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The word marginalized, having gained recent importance in the 21st century according to the Google ‘mentions’ chart for the word, means to “treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.” The community at KO, while seen as an accepting place, has been a place where the marginalization of various groups occurs. These groups […]
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Ever since the release of Anderson .Paak’s third album Malibu in 2016 many have been curious to see what is next for the Californian rapper. Malibu was a hip hop album deeply rooted in 70’s style R&B and funk; this sound is carried over onto .Paak’s latest album, Oxnard . .Paak’s style is very unique […]
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This year’s Baird Symposium author, Colson Whitehead, is one of the most well renowned authors of our time. Whitehead has written eight books ranging from a collection of nonfiction essays about New York City to a science fiction novel about a zombie infestation. His most recent work, The Underground Railroad, has gained national and global […]
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I really want to say that I hate James Charles. In theory, he’s super annoying. He’s a 19 year old beauty guru who is worth more than I will ever be. It’s crazy. With all being said, I do enjoy his videos. I think he’s super creative, both with his content and his makeup looks. […]
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