Hidden in the corner of the parking garage in West Hartford Center is a small vegan restaurant — Flora. It is located directly across from the Whole Foods parking lot and would probably be missed upon first glance. Flora is a vegan restaurant that focuses on a healthy and balanced diet. Even if you are […]
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Over the past 30 years, fast fashion has become a global force to be reckoned with. Companies like Zara and H&M have overtaken pre-existing companies such as Gap and Levi’s in terms of revenue, reaching almost 30 billion dollars in 2018. However, fast fashion comes at a high price. The industry detrimentally affects the environment […]
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On Friday, Feb. 21, Head of School Thomas Dillow delivered a State of the Union Address to around 150 involved members of the KO community. The goal of this new event was to communicate with parents about what has been happening on campus, the results of the strategic design plan, and other exciting aspects of […]
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Well, this is quite surreal. It seems like just yesterday that I was starting my first editorial as Editor-in-Chief with that same sentence, brimming with excitement for my new position and the opportunity to make my mark on the organization that had brought me so such joy over the past three years. So now, as […]
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One day we’re walking onto campus for the first time, nervous, but excited to see what the next four years have in store. The next we’re walking across the stage and into the next phase of our lives. As the class of 2020 waits for graduation, we ponder our legacy, and as an editorial board, […]
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Kingswood Oxford hosted their third annual Girls in Sports Day on Feb.1, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event took place in the Field House, where girls ages eight to 14 participated in 40 minute sessions with KO coaches and student-athletes. The third annual Girls in Sports Day was a success; the day was […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 25, playwright Sarah Ruhl visited KO as the 37th Baird Symposium author. Ms. Ruhl’s visit was met with much anticipation following its postponement in December, and both the Symposium class and the whole community were eager to finally welcome her to campus. During her visit, Ms. Ruhl attended a dinner and masterclass […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 19 seniors gathered in the Conklin Library to be inducted into the Kingswood Oxford chapter of the Cum Laude Society. These students enjoyed an evening with family and friends and spent time celebrating their impressive academic records at KO. According to the Upper School Handbook: “Cum Laude Society is the independent […]
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Sophomore David Shi has made his mark as an exceptional musician early on in his KO career. His talent on the cello has been on display since he was in middle school. Coming to KO in seventh grade, David played the cello in the Middle School orchestra, but there was a shortage of cello players […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 4, former NBA basketball player Chris Herren visited Kingswood Oxford to speak to the community about his personal battle with substance abuse, prevention education, and the disease of addiction. The star of Durfee High School in his home town of Fall River, Mass., Mr. Herren was named All-American and scored over 2,000 […]
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