“For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us.” Future Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor, John Winthrop, uttered these words aboard the Arbella, urging his fellow settlers to be a shining example for the rest of the New World. For centuries, the United […]
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On Friday, Dec. 9, KO students and faculty took part in Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) PJ Day for the Kids, a statewide mission to support kids battling cancer at Connecticut Children’s hospital in Hartford. This is the fundraiser’s 11th year, and this year KO asked its students and faculty to bring in $2 to […]
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The second season of the Netflix original, “Ginny and Georgia,” picks up shortly after the finale of season one. The audience was left on the edge of their seats as Ginny Miller and her younger brother, Austin, flee their small town on a stolen motorcycle, effectively splitting up the Miller family. The second season follows […]
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“Knives Out” from 2019 is considered one of the best murder mysteries in recent history, because of its fun writing style as well as its crazy mystery. Its sequel, “Glass Onion,” does not disappoint in any of those departments. “Glass Onion,” directed by Rian Johnson, who also directed the first “Knives Out,” cast Daniel Craig […]
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Since its conception in 1983, the Warren Baird Symposium program, which invites authors, poets, and playwrights to campus, has been regarded as one of the highlight of the KO experience, and this year’s author, novelist Tayari Jones, left an indelible mark on the community with her humorous and refreshing perspective. On Friday, Jan. 6, Ms. […]
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These days, you can find pretty much anything you need on the internet: there are cat videos on TikTok, homecoming dresses on Amazon, and pretty much any semi-famous person’s life story written out in three or four paragraphs if you look long enough on Google. But, there are some things that are not as easily […]
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Tim Burton’s “Wednesday,” starring Jenna Ortega, has become a cultural phenomenon. With millions of fans recreating the titular character’s dance or dressing up like the characters, the show has garnered a massive fanbase in its short air time so far. Although I was hesitant about this new interpretation of the Addams family, “Wednesday” has exceeded […]
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On Saturday, Jan. 7, the KO marketing team launched the newly designed website, promoting the rebranding concept: “What a Difference a Day Makes.” The change was inspired by a series of focus groups and KO-affiliated constituents who mainly advocated for marketing the KO’s strengths as a day school. The new website highlights the cohesiveness of […]
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On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the entire Kingswood Oxford community gathered in an assembly to honor and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Dr. King was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, who earned this award for his nonviolent approach to creating equality for Black Americans. Dr. King helped do this by becoming a founder of […]
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On Jan. 8, 2023, “Beetlejuice” played its final performance at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway after 679 performances. With fun singing numbers, lots of dark humor sprinkled throughout, and, at times, very emotional and compelling scenes, I wish this show could have had a longer run on Broadway. Its honest portrayal of grief and death […]
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