May 2023 – Page 2

“The Rescuers”: a tribute to unspoken heroes

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Max Huang

“The Rescuers”, a documentary directed by Michael W. King in 2011, is a deeply moving and thought-provoking documentary that shines a light on the courageous individuals who risked their lives to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. It was produced by Joyce Mandell P ’82, ’85, ’87, GP ’21, ’22, ’22, ’23, ’25, ’26. With […]

‘Over the Garden Wall’: haunting, hilarious, and heartwarming

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Raine Wang

Have you ever been lost in a forest for an hour? What about a day? Minutes feel like hours when all you see is trees upon trees upon trees, stretching out for what could be only a few miles, or a few acres. The rules are different in the woods—cell service is spotty, if there […]

Jack Harlow – “Jackman.” Review

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Sinani Sebadduka

Kentucky MC Jack Harlow has been making and releasing music for over a decade now. He started gaining steam with his 2017 mixtape “Gazebo,” which helped him get signed to Atlantic Records and DJ Drama’s Generation Now record label. Signing took his career to the next level, and with underground hits such as “Sundown,” and […]

“Crying in H Mart”: grief in its most honest form

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Stephanie Lu

If I had to sum up “Crying in H Mart” with one word, I would call it inspiring. Looking back, I feel like I read the book at just the right time. It was not only relatable but also opened my eyes to new perspectives—namely, the difference between forgiveness and understanding—and also served as reassurance […]

Boost Bowls Review

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Allie Arcaro

On May 17, 2023, Boost Bowls opened its doors in West Hartford center. After receiving success in both Bethel and Newton, they opened their doors at this newest location on Farmington Avenue, bringing a new level of health food to West Hartford with its diverse menu featuring smoothie bowls, protein shakes, boosted smoothies, and a […]

“Beef”: a funny and action-packed show

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Max Huang

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, what better way to celebrate the month as Head Reviews Editor than to write an article on a show that features two Asians who want to kill each other? In all seriousness though, the new Netflix show “Beef” has been a huge hit. The show […]

Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’: Reclaiming a Problematic Story

May 26, 2023May 24, 2023Nika Garfield

When Steven Spielberg announced he would be directing an adaption of the 1957 musical “West Side Story,” one of the aspects that he made sure to emphasize was that he was going to cast Latino actors, something which the previous 1961 film adaptation did not do. While I was originally skeptical about this new version […]

Poll: Which final are you least excited for?

May 26, 2023May 21, 2023Chelsea O’Donnell

The indispensable vacation

May 26, 2023May 25, 2023Stephanie Lu

As the school year comes to an end and summer vacation begins, students prepare to wind down for the three months of summer before the next school year begins. Some people wonder if summer vacation is necessary. However, it is plain to see that summer vacation is a vital part of life as a student. […]

The dated graduation dress code

May 26, 2023March 3, 2024Raine Wang

When people think of “high school graduation,” they usually imagine a big podium, with diplomas, flowers, and seniors in black robes. Kingswood Oxford checks off pretty much every aspect on this list, except for one thing. Instead of the traditional graduation caps and gowns, KO seniors are split down the middle in terms of wardrobe. […]