Lunar New Year: What to know

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, is a very important day in Chinese culture, and here is what you need to know in order to celebrate with our international students here at KO. 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing perseverance and success, along with freedom, hard work, and an adventurous nature. The Fire Horse […]

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Seda’s Rankings: Doors around KO

Doors. You go in, you go out. That’s it, right? NO! The doors at KO have such a peculiarinability to function properly. All buildings across campus have some questionable functionality,from the brand-new Community Commons to the old-timey Alumni Hall.Last Place: CT Entrance by the Dance StudioThe entrance to Chase-Tallwood Math Science Technology Center at the […]

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Mamdani’s push to lower costs can strengthen New York City

New York City promises endless opportunities through thriving careers, cultural diversity, and constant energy, yet for many residents, those opportunities are accompanied by the daily stress of affording basic necessities. As rent continues to rise and essential costs increase, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has proposed bold changes to ease the financial burden. By advocating for free […]

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Romance is dead, and so are our minds

Think of iconic romance stories across the centuries: the late 16th has “Romeo and Juliet,” the 20th has “The Notebook,” and the 21st has “Twilight.” All three have something in common: modesty in their plots and respect for the characters, with no oversexualization or dangerously stereotypical character descriptions. That’s something that certainly cannot be said […]

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