Dirtbikes come from the factory now with some serious technology. The riding experience with no upgrades is already fantastic for riders; however, what should you do if you want to improve the riding experience even more? The answer is not as straightforward as it seems. It depends on what you plan on doing with the […]
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On January 20, 2021, just around 100 days ago, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Since becoming inaugurated, President Biden has had to deal with numerous problems from the previous administration in addition to pushing his own agenda. During these past 100 days, I would give President Biden and […]
Read MoreAfter a year filled with COVID-19 safety precautions, cancelled or altered events, and constantly changing circumstances, the Kingswood Oxford community is looking forward to the upcoming school year as a return to so-called normalcy, albeit with several restrictions undoubtedly being carried over from this past year. Despite the fact that the pandemic posed a tremendous […]
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On May 14, KO held its first outdoor Arts Night, featuring performances from the Upper and Middle School band and orchestra, the select Upper School choral ensembles, the theater department, and solo performances from various students, as well as an art show featuring the works of KO’s creative arts students. Arts Night featured the first […]
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While most kids dream of being an astronaut or a doctor, senior Sam Rapp had a much more patriotic occupation in mind. Soon, he will be one step closer to achieving his dream as he enlists in the United States military. After an early graduation from KO on May 21, Sam will join the airborne […]
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Senior Ian Givens is an accomplished musician, lighting up the KO community with his musical pursuits. Ian has been a member of both the Middle School and Upper School jazz combos during his time at KO, and in his spare time, he takes private piano lessons outside of school. Ian started taking lessons when he […]
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Luna Pizza, a small, family-owned establishment that has become a fixture of West Hartford Center despite the area’s incredibly high turnover rate, may be locally famous for their pizza, but the menu is far more diverse than just that. Recently, my family explored Luna Pizza’s deep menu, completely forgoing pizza and instead ordering their garlic […]
Read MoreCurrently, Kingswood Oxford offers 17 AP courses. Although many students who opt to take an AP course do so in order to further their knowledge on a particular subject in a more rigorous academic setting and not necessarily to take the final AP exam, once enrolled, students are mandated to sit for the examination in […]
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“I’ve always thought that our students are down to earth, humble, kind, and really just want to be here,” Assistant Head of School for External Affairs Zaira Santiago said, “and that is what attracted me here to KO and what has kept me here.” This year, the KO community is sadly saying farewell to Ms. […]
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While 2021 has certainly been an unconventional year, the 93rd Academy Awards were held around the world on April 25, 2021. Unlike in previous years, the Oscars were hosted in late April and, for the first time, outside of Dolby Theatre in order to uphold COVID-19 protocols. The awards were also held in many local […]
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