Famed transcendentalist and individualist Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “For nonconformity the world whips you with its displeasure. And therefore a man must know how to estimate a sour face.” While these words hold credence in many facets of modern society, nowhere are they more relevant than the current American education system. Growing up, we […]
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As many people, or at least any of those who read my articles are aware, I don’t tend to hold punches when it comes to my opinions, of which there are a myriad. Often, the subjects of my ire are trivial and little more than passing annoyances, and when said subject is of a serious […]
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In the past few years, I have written multiple articles regarding the NFL and its general disfunction. However, I have yet to address the NFL’s growing problem with domestic abuse, brought yet again to the headlines by Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. A video of Hunt violently assaulting a woman in a hotel […]
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This past month, the Conservative Diversity Club met for the first time on campus in what was an apparent resurrection of the KO Conservative Club, which was present on campus two years prior. In a speech at a Tuesday assembly, the leaders of the club laid out the club’s goals, which, as I understood them, […]
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Look, I’m just going to go ahead and say it, I’m not a fan of Marvel movies. I know that this is an issue about which many people are very passionate about and my viewpoint can incite some serious hostility (speaking from personal experience). Recently, I happened to share my controversial opinion with someone who, […]
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I am firmly of the belief that the United States of America has arrived at a tipping point. In the past few years, we have been rushing, flying even, toward this point, and it seems as if Brett Kavanagh might just be the weight needed to tip the scale. In what was one of, if […]
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We sincerely believe that KO is a great school: one that strives to help students learn and succeed. Teachers and administrators certainly have students’ interests at heart when they make decisions. However, no individual or institution is perfect, and we don’t believe KO claims to be. As such, in this article, we would like to […]
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The NFL season has just begun, and the league has already found itself knee-deep in controversy (pun intended). The ever polarizing Colin Kaepernick is back in the headlines yet again, this time regarding an ad published by Nike featuring his photo and a slogan reading, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” The […]
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In just a few weeks from my writing this, the majority of the country will have a three day weekend, thanks to a federal holiday known as Columbus Day. The holiday takes place on Oct. 8 and is a celebration of the life of Christopher Columbus, a man whose name most American children learn in […]
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Before I start, I know many people have already written articles about midterms throughout the year. However, I feel that, as we approach the end of the year, there are some things that need to be talked about regarding midterms next year. First of all, I want to talk about the format of midterms at […]
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