Month: October 2021
The Daily Schedule Needs to Change
It’s undeniable that the pandemic has irrevocably changed the way we experience life. COVID-19 greatly decreased the pace of our daily lives and increased the flexibility of those around us. As such, although KO may be attempting to shift back to our pre-pandemic “normal,” the community isn’t quite ready to accept such changes after the […]
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Cross country hits their stride
Now that the first month of t​​he first fall season since COVID-19 has come and gone, the boys and girls varsity cross country teams are both looking forward to continuing their success and eventually competing in New Englands. Led by senior Co-captain Sam Merkatz, the boys squad has been working hard every day at practice. […]
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Venom: let there be humor
I’m going to start with an unpopular opinion: I enjoyed “Venom.” Cinematically, it was not great, but the witty banter between main character Eddie Brock and his alter ego, Venom, kept my attention. Going into “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” I hoped for just that: a growing relationship between the two with a twisted villain […]
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Kingswood Oxford’s first outdoor homecoming proves to be a great success
On Friday, Oct. 15, Kingswood Oxford students gathered in front of Alumni Hall for the first outdoor Homecoming. The sound of Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” could be heard booming out of the DJ station as students began to arrive. When the sun began to set, the globe lights strung over Outlook circle flickered […]
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The Place 2 Be : A welcome addition to Blue Back Square
West Hartford center is filled with unique restaurants and stores. From timeless favorites we’ve visited since we were kids to new discoveries around the area, the center is always changing and improving. Located within sight of the Kingswood Oxford soccer fields, it’s the perfect spot for students to hang out or study after school. The […]
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Homecoming: An honest analysis and review
I’m not going to Homecoming. Or at least that’s my stance right now. My plan for this article is to write the first half before Homecoming and the second half after, depending on whether I go or not. I have been to one dance in my entire time in high school, and it was a […]
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Best Halloween movies
With Halloween being right around the corner, maybe you ran out of time or simply just don’t want to search through On-Demand, Nextflix, or your other streaming services to find the best Halloween movies. Well, there’s no need to worry, because here is a list of the top movies to watch over your Halloweekend to […]
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Halloween candy review
There are so many options when it comes to trick or treating. Do you prefer chocolatey or fruity? Sweet or sour? Crunchy or smooth? I will break down the top five best options for your night of trick or treating, then move on to a list of candies you should absolutely avoid at all costs. […]
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The Record Room
Hello again, students, teachers, and other readers of The Record Room! I haven’t really been filled in yet in terms of the demographics of my column, so I’m not sure exactly who is taking this magical, mystical, musical journey with me (besides my parents, who read this column before it even comes out). Whoever you […]
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