Kingswood Oxford welcomes new Upper School history teacher Madison Curtis, who has already made a bright impact on her students, advisees, and truly anyone who walks by her in the halls, with her upbeat disposition and relatable personality. One may imagine that with Ms. Curtis’s world traveling past – having visited 25 countries and going […]
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We all have heard of “Obsession.” Whether it’s because of the extremely low budget of only $750,000, the fantastic acting from Inde Navarrette (who plays the main character Nikki), or the memes in poor taste that rose after its theatrical release in early May, everyone and their mother knows this movie. But as one of […]
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As I scroll through Netflix, boredom fills my mind. Oh look: “Bridgerton” has a new season! The finale of “Stranger Things” is finally being released. Wait, is that it? From instances as early as the infamous “Game of Thrones” season finale, it’s clear that as pieces of media–especially TV series–get dragged on, the worse they […]
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Every year, here at Kingswood Oxford, one KO core value is chosen as a theme or goal for the community. This year’s theme is “perseverance,” which is defined as “the steady, persistent effort to achieve a goal despite difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.” One could persevere in anything, whether it be academics, arts, or sports; it […]
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You know when you watch a movie and that one annoying, usually right, person always tells you, ‘Aw man, you should have read the book!’? Yeah, maybe that doesn’t apply this time around. While I was waiting for the fifth episode release of “Heated Rivalry,” I read the books and was pleased. Other than the […]
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The turnover of staff every April is bittersweet: younger students take on new roles, looking to grow both as writers and as people, while experienced seniors leave the knowledge they’ve gained to their successors. While everyone in the paper contributes and is crucial to its success, this year we are sending off an especially special […]
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When she sat down and was asked to reflect on her time here at KO, Senior Samantha Almedia’s final piece of advice was to continue to try new things. After only joining the KO News in her junior year, Sam had a lot to learn, and a lot to learn quickly. Her story is unique […]
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Taught by Spanish teacher Duncan Insuik and Spanish teacher Tricia Crowley, the class consisted of sixth-graders Violet Ahles, Eli Balanda, Julia Balanda, Winston Chen, Madeleine Dougherty, Nico Durao, Ruby Ginsberg, Carter Goodhue, Aaron Lin, Andrew Malinowski, Nora McDonald, Tommy Shaffer, Louisa Stutz, Colin Tran, Nyla Webb, and Addie Wenzel. Sports: Merging of KO Dress Code […]
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As a dedicated member of the News and Investigative section, senior Head News Editor Ishaan Bafna has brought truth to life in both his writing and the world around him. Starting as a freshman Associate Editor for News and Sports, then growing into a Head Investigative Editor, and eventually Head News Editor, Ishaan has left […]
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As you walk through the halls where Chase-Tallwood and Seaverns meet, you hear noise blasting from behind the doors of Hewett Gym: the squeaking of shoes, the thud of a basketball, and the cheers from the stands. While that’s an expected sound for a Wednesday evening, you just got out of your math class midway […]
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