Bringing a real tragedy to the stage is no easy task, especially when it is rooted in local history. But, that’s just what TheaterWorks has done with their latest production, ‘Circus Fire,’ which focuses on the horrific 1944 circus fire in Hartford. This production successfully immerses the audience in local history through lighting and projections, […]
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By: Ginger Graham ‘28 When people think of Hartford, they might think of its history or its downtown. But one part of Hartford that deserves more recognition is its community murals. Some of the city’s most important and creative stories are painted on its walls. Murals across Hartford are sometimes seen as something just to […]
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Walking through the pair of double doors in the field house entrance, so heavy you need to use two hands, the same feeling every year on the first Saturday of the spring season. The sound of tennis balls hit with spin and the colors of eight different schools’ uniforms blurring into a kaleidoscopic cluster bring […]
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Yoga is something that can physically release stress while also getting people to move around and be loose. It is a way for people to interact with each other and stretch out their bodies. Add fluffy, furry, fun puppies into the mix, and it makes for the perfect Saturday to unwind from a stressful week […]
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When life reaches the pits, we can all count on social media to make it worse. In a world of fake news and constant conflict, social media is where everything gets bottled up and spat out into a squall of scorn and slop: that is exactly what can be heard from the mouth of a […]
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On March 4, our Community Commons transformed from the usual cafeteria and library into a beautifully decorated welcoming area with a potluck-style buffet and prayer space. Rose petals garnished the tables, and small lanterns illuminated the area while tiny chalkboards reading ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ sat in the middle of each table. KO holds many cultural events, […]
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With an announcement on Tuesday, April 7, of the release of her upcoming single “Drop Dead,” Olivia Rodrigo has officially begun the rollout for her highly anticipated third studio album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.” The announcement itself is exciting, but what stands out even more is how different this […]
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This past March, 75 students, alumni, and faculty members at Kingswood Oxford went to Tobati, Paraguay, as a part of the annual service trip, myself included. However, this number is low considering the total number of students in the Upper School. More people should be going on this trip, not just for the service hours, […]
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Some of the most powerful performances aren’t the loudest; they’re the ones that stay with you. Jessie Buckley’s work in “Hamnet” as Agnes is the prime example of a delivery that is deeply emotional and impossible to forget. It’s the kind of acting that doesn’t demand attention, yet it earns it effortlessly. Her execution stands […]
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Is stupidity unconstitutional? Over the past several weeks, lawmakers have found themselves asking this question after President Trump has become more and more unhinged, irritable, and dangerous. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Donald Trump made a post on Truth Social threatening that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back.” This threat […]
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