The downfall of humanity’s curiosity is imminent, and “Monsters” proves it. “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” created by Ryan Murphy, is arguably one of the most iconic TV shows of 2024, just like its sibling show, “Dahmer.” Through “Monsters,” it is evident that the same rabbit hole the viewers of “Dahmer” had fallen […]
Read More“Joker,” a film directed by Todd Philips, became a quick pop culture classic when it was released in 2019. It took the world by storm, garnering an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.4/10 on IMDB; it was viewed as a new take on an already infamous villain. When the news of a sequel […]
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Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Victoria Kalina visited KO on Sept. 16, 2024, to hold an after-school workshop with the varsity football team and teach a number to seven advanced dancers for the Choreographer Showcase. Every year, Director of Theater Kyle Reynolds works to bring in experienced dancers for the Choreographer Showcase to spend time working […]
Read MoreKO’s Curriculum Night, held on Thursday, Sept. 26, allowed parents and guardians to experience a shortened schedule of their student’s day, and connect with faculty involved in their child’s experience at KO. Kicking off with a reception and a brief assembly at 6:00 p.m. in Roberts Theater, guardians were welcomed by Head of the Upper […]
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On Monday, Sept. 23, the Kingswood Oxford Upper School saw a new twist on the annual club fair; rather than being held in the old dining hall or classrooms around campus, this year’s club fair took place in the Hoffman Field House. With all of the clubs advertising themselves in the Field House, it was […]
Read MoreSince the number of students willing to learn Chinese is decreasing gradually, Mandarin courses at KO will no longer be offered next school year. In my opinion, the Chinese courses should be maintained since they can provide more than just ways to learn a language, but ways to embrace cross-cultural collaboration and diversity. “Everything began […]
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Presidential debates have been in the line of fire in recent months; whether it was the first debate of the 2024 cycle that led to the introduction of Kamala Harris as the DNC presidential nominee or the many controversial comments made by both parties during recent debates which have caused people to question whether it […]
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Following KO’s midsemester on Oct. 25, students are preparing to see their quarter grades and comments from their teachers. This is meant to be a snapshot of a student’s progress in the first two months of school. While this report isn’t sent to any colleges for Forms 3 to 5, the midsemester proves to be […]
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Looking at their track record, it is pretty clear that Dreamworks Animation is fairly inconsistent in their movies. They can create a masterpiece of a movie one year, and then immediately follow it up with something incredibly mediocre. That is not necessarily a bad or good thing – it is just how Dreamworks is. When […]
Read MoreOctober, the season of Halloween, pumpkin spice lattes, and all things cinnamon is arguably one of the best months of the year. With the apple cider wafting through the air comes the jack-o’-lanterns and fake skeletons dangling on houses. However, the most prominent autumn activity that brings the entire family together is a crisp fall […]
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