“I just love the sound of the saxophone,” junior Pindar Chen said. Pindar has been playing the saxophone since the fourth grade, following in the footsteps of his older brother. “I sort of fell in love with it when he played it,” he shared. “So, I picked it up as well.” Since then, music, specifically […]
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For junior Margaret Miller, music has always served as a source of inspiration in her life. Some of her earliest memories include countless piano lessons, where her abundant energy made it difficult to focus on her music. Although Margaret disliked the repetitive nature of her piano lessons, her passion for music persisted in other ways. […]
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In July, Small State Provisions expanded with a new location in Avon, where they offer a diverse selection of baked goods including sourdough bread, muffins, cookies, and a variety of coffee and tea options. Located on Old Farms Road, the newest addition to the bakery is much larger than the original location in West Hartford. […]
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After joining the staff this September, Middle School orchestra teacher Elise D’Addio is dedicated to bringing together a community of KO’s youngest musicians. Ms. D’Addio comes from a family of musicians, which inspired her to enter a musical career. Her musical experience started at the age of five when she learned to play the cello, […]
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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 […]
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Located in West Hartford Center, Sparrow Pizza Bar is an underrated spot perfect for any occasion. Although Sparrow opened its doors in September of last year, I hadn’t even heard of this location until a few weeks ago. After trying a couple different options on their menu, I definitely think that this restaurant does not […]
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Drawing on the familiar dynamics of a teen friend group while incorporating the adventure of a treasure hunt, Outer Banks is an incredibly popular series. The first and second seasons aired on Netflix in 2020 and 2021 respectively. After the widespread popularity of the first two seasons, the third season was released on Feb. 24, […]
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The second season of the Netflix original, “Ginny and Georgia,” picks up shortly after the finale of season one. The audience was left on the edge of their seats as Ginny Miller and her younger brother, Austin, flee their small town on a stolen motorcycle, effectively splitting up the Miller family. The second season follows […]
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On Oct. 26, Rosa Mexicano opened its doors in Blue Back Square. The new addition to Blue Back is located across the street from Cheesecake Factory, in the space Bar Louie used to occupy.  The restaurant has over 10 locations across the country; however, this is its first location in Connecticut. Rosa Mexicano claims […]
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Taylor Swift’s 10th album, “Midnights,” immediately broke streaming records across platforms and gained instant popularity, but is it really worth the hype? After a short pause to re-record some of her earlier albums, Swift’s newest album seemingly reflects on her previous work as she returns to her pop music roots. On Oct. 21, 2022, “Midnights” […]
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