While sitting down to write this article, I felt a wave of bittersweet emotions wash over me. It’s the kind of feeling you get when you realize that time has seemingly gone by too quickly, and in an instant, you can’t help but wonder: “How did this happen?” Throughout my time with the KO News, […]
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Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” has transfixed pop culture for years since its original publication in 1897. From the iconic 1931 film adaptation starring Bela Lugosi to modern retellings of the story such as the 2004 film “Van Helsing” and sillier incarnations such as the animated film “Hotel Transylvania,” it seems that Hollywood can’t get enough of […]
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Heroes and vigilantes have permeated pop culture for years. From their origins in fairytales and the swashbuckling novels like Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers,” to more modern examples like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we have always been fascinated by seemingly ordinary people who go on to change the world and triumph over evil. Toei Animation’s […]
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To say that the debut of South Korean girl-group Newjeans was monumental would be an understatement. Being the first group under major Korean entertainment company HYBE’s new label, ADOR, there was lots of excitement surrounding their debut, especially since ADOR’s then-CEO and creative director, Min Hee-jin, was well-known for her previous work with SM Entertainment. […]
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There are many times when a highly admired musical artist releases an album that does not live up to fan expectations; some end up growing on listeners and become beloved, while others fall short and end up being remembered as one of the weaker releases in that artist’s discography. Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM’s latest […]
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During the peak of quarantine amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many had to find a new way to pass the time. Some picked up a new hobby, while others watched films or shows they used to love and relived the nostalgia for better times. During this time, I watched “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for […]
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On Nov. 13, 2023, South Korean girl group Red Velvet released their third full-length album “Chill Kill” to critical acclaim. With a dark, creepy, yet elegant concept, stunning visuals, and catchy songs, the album is a testament to Red Velvet’s ability to experiment with their sound in unique ways, surpassing previous albums and EPs in […]
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On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, KO’s a cappella groups Crimson 7 and Oxfordians took the stage once again in the 2024 Wyvern Invitational A Cappella Festival (WIAF). WIAF originally began as an event between KO and Hall High School but eventually grew into an event that hosts an array of in-state and out-of-state a cappella […]
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Artists have a certain kind of freedom that is not seen in any other field, with different forms and styles of art such as sculpture, painting, and photography that help them express themselves through their work. Recently, KO students in the Advanced Studio class were given the opportunity to showcase their work at an art […]
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There are very few television shows that have made as great of an impact as “Twin Peaks.” With its intriguing mysteries, unorthodox format and storytelling, and setting of a small town in the Pacific Northwest, “Twin Peaks” has gone on to inspire many television shows, having changed the very format of television shows itself. “Twin […]
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