Samantha Almeida, ‘26 I have been at KO for a long time. Not quite as long as the Seven-Year Seniors, but long enough that the last few years have felt as if I were through trudging waist-deep thick mud. Still, reflecting on my KO experience, I recognize that I have both grown tremendously as a […]
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Every two years, my patriotism rises to match my enthusiasm as I cheer for Team U.S.A. in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. I also, of course, have my favorite sports that I love to watch. Gymnastics is always a highlight, along with synchronized diving, snowboarding, and some of the skiing events. But, I cannot […]
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Way back before Winter break- which feels like many centuries ago- I became bored and began seeking out something that would attract my attention. It did not take long to find what I was searching for: the MBTI test. Now, if you are a friend of mine who was around me while I was obsessed […]
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This Thanksgiving break, I traveled to the most magical place on Earth: Walt Disney World. For five days, I was melting in the sweltering 80-degree heat in Florida and hanging out with Mickey Mouse. I went to all the parks: Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom. On the plane ride home, however, the […]
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This weekend, I spent my time attending a Chiefs game in Kansas City (in case you didn’t know, I am a very big Chiefs fan). Currently, I am running three different fantasy football teams that all have winning records, and I religiously watch football – specifically Redzone – whenever it’s on. Suffice it to say, […]
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I am, rather unfortunately, born from a Californian. My mom was born in Santa Rosa, Calif., with the warm sun and gentle breeze smiling through the trees. This influences the sports teams I follow; I am a San Francisco 49ers fan (though, you may know me as the insufferable Chiefs enthusiast), along with the San […]
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Unless you live with your head under a rock, you’re definitely aware that Donald Trump won the 2024 election. Many Democrats entered Nov. 4, 2024, hopeful that America would elect its first female president. By the end? Their dreams were dashed as Kamala Harris lost all of the swing states and the popular vote by […]
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When I saw the “”Thunderbolts*”” trailer last year, I was excited considering that it seemed very fun. But, as I watched “Thunderbolts*” on opening night, I was surprised at how deep the movie was. There were serious conversations about mental health, grief, and how to move on with your life. Although I do have my […]
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SPOILER WARNINGS AHEAD! Hearts were broken in 2018 when Netflix’s “Daredevil” was cancelled after three successful seasons. It was upsetting to imagine that fan-favorite Matt Murdock (Daredevil) and his ever-intriguing villain Wilson Fisk would never grace the TV screen again. Therefore, when in 2022, it was announced that the fan-favorite show was returning under the […]
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Unless you live with your head under a rock, you’re definitely aware that Donald Trump won the 2024 election. Many Democrats entered Nov. 4, 2024, hopeful that America would elect its first female president. By the end? Their dreams were dashed as Kamala Harris lost all of the swing states and the popular vote by […]
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