On Tuesday, Jan. 11, history teacher Rob Kyff addressed the school with a speech to mark the first anniversary of the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Although Mr. Kyff was asked to speak at this assembly, he was not influenced by anyone on what exactly to discuss in his speech. His […]
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The Forensic Union Speech and Debate Team participated in the annual Choate Invitational Debate Tournament on Monday, Jan. 10. Each school sent four students: a team of two in the novice division and a team of two in the advanced division. Seniors Teddy Schwartz and Sam Merkatz made up the team of advanced speakers representing […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic will get better this year. That is what many Kingswood Oxford students and faculty thought when they returned to campus this fall. The pandemic did get better for a while this fall, but when students and faculty returned from winter break, they were met with a slew of new COVID-19 protocols. Once […]
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With “Forza Horizon 4” (“FH4”) being such a widely-played, engaging game, there was relatively little to improve upon with the new release of “FH5.” However, Playground Games managed to deliver a fun and beautiful game. The car list in “Forza Horizon 5” is massive, coming in at 550 models at the game’s launch, with more […]
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The Kingswood Oxford varsity hockey team has started off their winter sports season with some impressives victories, amassing a 4-1 record to start the year. This effort has been led by skilled veteran players and exceptional coaching, as the Wyverns hope to make a push towards their league’s playoffs. Led by Head Coach John Hissick, […]
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On Monday, Jan. 3, while KO students were savoring their last day of Winter Break, faculty members came together for a Professional Development Day, organized by Director of Teaching and Learning Heidi Hojnicki. Ms. Hojnicki is responsible for facilitating the faculty’s professional growth. She is the administrator of student surveys, which provide teachers with feedback […]
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Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” is the next show from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to arrive on Disney Plus. Starring Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, and Alaqua Cox, the show introduces a new character and the MCU’s latest archer, Kate Bishop. Disney and Marvel haven’t been cutting corners with the Marvel shows on Disney+, and “Hawkeye” reinforces […]
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On Jan. 3, four catalytic converters were stolen from KO buses. This is the second time that these converters have been taken from school vehicles, as during the summer of 2021, six catalytic converters were stolen from campus. Catalytic converters are part of the exhaust system of vehicles, located between the engine and the muffler. […]
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As the snow slowly but surely covers the ground, we are reminded that it is finally time for ski season, a quintessential part of the New England winter experience. Senior Nate Welsh has been a ski instructor for the past three years, zooming through the snow and spreading his love of skiing. Nate currently works […]
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The most hyped-up team on campus at the moment is the boys varsity basketball team, and for a good reason. The team boasts an impressive 11-1 record, remaining undefeated on their home court. They have already proven themselves against tough opponents, but with plenty of games left on their schedule, there is still work to […]
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