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When people hear the phrase “one percent,” they may think about being in the top 1% or the 1% of wealth. However, freshman Pratt Blair and sophomores Kaden Rodriguez and Will McClean see a different meaning behind the phrase. Getting “one percent” better each day is the message that these three KO students are sending […]
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KO’s dynamic classroom environment and engaging community have bred opinionated students. From the new schedule to more simplistic changes on campus, students often find ways to give meaningful feedback to the school. However, the response to these suggestions is not always as effective as it should be. That’s not to say the school doesn’t make […]
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My time as a journalist began in middle school, back when I was a nervous eighth-grader transferring into KO. I still remember choosing my electives at Accepted Students Day, unsure of what would be the best fit for me. I ultimately decided on journalism hoping to escape taking any art classes, because, admittedly, I am […]
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On Friday, March 31, the Leadership Council welcomed Holocaust survivor Rabbi Philip Lazowski to campus to speak in an all-school assembly. Leadership Council member and senior Alyssa Temkin advocated for bringing such an impactful guest to campus because of a personal connection. “My grandfather was a Holocaust survivor, and he unfortunately passed away a few […]
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The lush green grass glistens under the warm sun’s rays, shining through the trees onto the green. Seniors can be seen chatting, laughing, and enjoying one another’s company. Some play frisbee, football, or other games, while others just relax and soak up the sun. Beyond just a place to unwind, the senior green also allows […]
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Throughout her time on the KO News, senior Sophia Brunalli has been a passionate writer tackling complex topics in various articles. She has worked in both the news and investigative departments and has continuously showcased essential school details to the KO Community. Sophia joined the news as a sophomore and worked as an Associate News […]
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After two years of intense back-and-forths, critical reviews, and voicing her strong opinions, senior Stephanie Lu is saying goodbye to the KO News. For the past two years, Stephanie has been on the staff as both an Associate and Head Editor for Opinions. Before coming to KO for her junior year, Stephanie had always been […]
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A member of the KO News since her freshman year, senior Piff LaBoy has been a dedicated photography editor, attending and photographing as many events as possible in order to add a personal touch to each newspaper issue. Piff warmly reflects on her time on the staff. “Being a part of KO News will always […]
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“Empowering… inspiring… encouraging… inclusive.” These are the words senior Raj Patel used to describe Lunch and Lead, a program that brings in leaders in various fields— from lawyers to doctors to musicians to military personnel—to share their experiences and perspectives. Even though math teacher and Director of Leadership Sandi Goss is the faculty advisor, Lunch […]
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After working on her own personal column, “The Record Room,” for the past two years, senior Sophie Glazier reflected on both her column and experience on the KO News. After taking the journalism elective as a sophomore, Sophie began writing “The Record Room” at the start of her junior year. Writing this column, she was […]
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