As midterms approach, students at Kingswood Oxford and in high schools all across the US are feeling the weight of exams, assignments, and the pressure to perform. This time of year can be especially challenging for students balancing academic responsibilities with the demands of daily life, extracurriculars, and social commitments. While the pressure to succeed […]
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As the busy fall season wraps up, we want to reflect on our school’s first ever mock election held a couple of weeks ago. 2024 has been a major year in US politics, especially with the recent presidential election, but thanks to the efforts of Upper School history teacher Stephanie Sperber and the We the […]
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According to students, one of the best parts about KO is coming to school and getting to see all of our dogs on campus. Not only do our dogs provide an escape from school and stress, but they are tons of fun to see strolling around on campus throughout the day. This year, we have […]
Read MoreThinking about college is jarring, scary, and unfamiliar for many high school students. There are so many questions that come to mind, from where to apply to what life is going to be like away from your parents. The process simply seems overwhelming at times. This is why I decided to talk to Braeden Rose […]
Read MoreIn life, people will always encounter events that require the display of certain abilities, such as exams, or social gatherings. In addition to merely being a test of one’s ability, these events are also a test of mindset, which determines the degree to which a person’s ability is displayed. Therefore, having a good mindset and […]
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316-226. This is not the result of some wild basketball game, but rather something more serious: the 2024 presidential election. Yes, as you probably already know, former President Donald Trump won in a landslide over Vice President Kamala Harris, garnering far more votes than the polls had predicted and sending shockwaves throughout American society. However, […]
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If you watch TikTok, you might have seen the viral clip of the New Zealand Parliament circulating. It involves Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the youngest Māori electorate, leading her party and others in the chamber through an important Māori ritual, the Haka, in protest against the ACT (a right-wing political party)-led Treaty Principals bill. This bill would […]
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Nov. 15, 2024, may have started out as a normal day, but for boxing fans, it was the most anticipated boxing match of the year. The infamous Iron Mike (Mike Tyson) and El Gallo (Jake Paul) fought in Arlington, Texas. The fight proved to be very disappointing and turned out how you would expect it […]
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Many people agree that being busy is the worst. Having no time to rest makes people believe they have no time to themselves or to get other important things done. Being busy can elevate stress to new extremes. However, being busy is a good thing for many reasons. Having a tight schedule allows for increased […]
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On Friday, Nov. 1, KO’s We the People IMPACT class traveled to the state Capitol to learn about democracy in our state and the daily workings from Connecticut State Speaker, Matt Ritter ’00. Last spring, when students were selecting their courses for this school year, many were met with a new category of electives: IMPACT […]
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