Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine? This question has sparked much controversy and strong opinions across the United States since the initial authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine. Unfortunately, despite boundless evidence from scientific experts, the effectiveness of the three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vaccines has constantly been put into question by Americans who feel […]
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On Jan. 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court made possibly one of its most critical and controversial decisions in the last 50 years. A woman by the name of Jane Roe wanted to terminate her pregnancy, but she was blocked by the state of Texas’s abortion ban. Attorneys challenged the law, and, in a […]
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On Thursday, Sept. 2 at 9:00 a.m., Upper and Middle School students and faculty gathered together in the Hoffman Field House for Kingswood Oxford’s annual Convocation. In addition to the excitement that comes with the start of a new school year, this year’s Convocation was a particularly special one as the entire Kingswood Oxford community […]
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The idea of modern meritocracy has been living in my mind rent-free lately, especially because I am in the process of applying to colleges. What is meritocracy, you ask? Well, I am here to explain. Meritocracy is the idea that social and economic awards should be based on talent, achievement, and effort. Only the smartest […]
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In an effort to connect underrepresented students on campus, Kingswood Oxford’s Girls Group of Color held their first event of the year during preseason week. The event was an outdoor brunch, hosted on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Although most Wyverns have packed schedules during the week of preseason, the group felt that it was […]
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Student Government is a KO fixture. It has been around for generations. But apart from its members, practically nobody on campus thinks about it all that often. The lack of student interest in the boards their elected peers comprise is not a unique characteristic of the KO community. Apathy toward student governments in educational institutions […]
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With college application season in full swing, I, like many of my Form 6 peers, am filled with a complex flurry of emotions: excitement about what my future may hold, stress over looming deadlines, and, most of all, anxiety over the decisions that are simply out of my control. It’s not just the heavy hand […]
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In their first full season since the fall of 2019, Kingswood Oxford girls varsity soccer began on a positive and dominant note. The team is coming off of a nailbiter 2-1 victory over Ethel Walker on Monday, Sep. 27, adding to an impressive record of 3-1-1. Head Coach Krista Sahrbeck is entering her first “normal” […]
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On Friday, Oct. 24, Kingswood Oxford experienced a Code Red lockdown during sports practices. All afternoon activities came to a striking halt as students and teachers quickly mobilized, taking safety in classrooms and following protocols, while the threat was neutralized nearby. The KO community learned resoundingly on that Friday that there is a stark difference […]
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With a packed 17-game schedule, the Kingswood Oxford boys varsity soccer team looks to take full advantage of their first normal season since the pandemic. Off to a strong start so far, the team looks to continue their undefeated season. This season, the team has several goals that they want to accomplish before their time […]
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