As graduation approaches, the KO News team has to bid farewell to the senior team. That includes senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Juliana Chipelo. Joining the newspaper in the second semester of her sophomore year, Juliana has been an integral member of its production as she’s led the staff. Juliana knew after her first feature article that she […]
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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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Over the course of her high school career, senior Leilani Moyano has grown into a dedicated and thoughtful member of the staff. She leaves behind strong writing, meaningful connections, and a genuine appreciation for the community around her, where she has contributed with her enthusiastic personality. For Leilani, some of the most memorable moments from […]
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As the daughter of an immigrant, I have always felt closely connected to the immigrant community. Immigration is often discussed in headlines and debates, but I want to focus on the people and stories behind those conversations. While immigration is sometimes portrayed negatively, especially in today’s climate, there are countless individuals who have built meaningful, […]
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As the daughter of an immigrant, I have always felt closely connected to the immigrant community. Immigration is often discussed in headlines and debates, but I want to focus on the people and stories behind those conversations. While immigration is sometimes portrayed negatively, especially in today’s climate, there are countless individuals who have built meaningful, […]
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I don’t think I’ve ever been more nervous for an interview. After spending a semester studying award-winning Symposium author Claire Keegan and her works, I felt nothing but admiration and inspiration. I had fallen in love with her novellas and looked up to the way she fearlessly and seamlessly weaves politics into her literature. I […]
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To many, studying in the Bahamas sounds like a vacation: white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and UV 12. For Junior Lila Klinzmann, a semester abroad at The Island School in Eleuthera, The Bahamas wasn’t one of laying out and tanning. Instead, it was a transformative, 100-day experience where Lila traded in her phone and […]
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When people greet you on Feb. 14 with the phrase: “Happy Valentine’s Day!” The first thing that comes to mind is usually love. Love is a complex term, but generally, the initial thought that comes to mind is romantic relationships with significant others. Could the word we celebrate on Valentine’s Day, “love,” refer to other […]
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On Jan. 6, 2026, the familiar walk into Kingswood Oxford’s squash facility, the Wyvern Squash Club, felt entirely different. For years, players from both the boys’ and girls’ teams passed by a worn-down basketball court – once a catchall storage space during the COVID era – without much thought. Now, in its place, stand four […]
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When walking into the cafeteria, I am often thinking about what is for lunch, but what’s for dessert is equally important. The dessert can make or break the meal. These are Sage Dining’s best desserts. FIRST PLACE: Sundae Bar The best dessert of all time is the iconic ice cream sundae bar. With an assortment […]
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