Writing KO's story since 1972
Have you ever sat down with your advisee group, perhaps over snack, ready to enjoy some plain old casual conversation only to see everyone hunched over their phones? While we all love our phones, so I’m sure this has annoyed you at least once. The benefits of limiting smartphone usage during advisory, however, extend far […]
Read MoreThe massacres in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio over this past summer are all too familiar: a young white man with an assault rifle enters a public place and targets innocent people. How do we get ourselves out of this vicious cycle of violence? It’s clear after these past shootings that we no longer […]
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These Hydroflask carrying, friendship bracelet making, “and i- oop” chanters are slowly ruining the internet. “VSCO girls” are girls that take on a certain aesthetic: they wear long tee-shirts that cover their Nike shorts, puka shell necklaces, birkenstocks, and only drink out of Hydroflasks (usually with stickers on them) or use metal straws. Their main […]
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Those who love movies or at least watch them often know the director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino. I know him as the best director in Hollywood of this generation. Don’t get me wrong, Martin Scorcese, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, all great directors, but Tarantino tops them all. Not only does he write every movie he […]
Read MoreLizzo’s rise to stardom happened so quickly that if you blinked, you might have missed it. She’s quickly becoming a titan in the music industry, unforgettable with her big personality and unapologetic attitude. Still, the most notable thing about Lizzo is her authenticity. Lizzo has always fought for the right to be accepted regardless of […]
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When teens talk to their parents about music, the most common response from the parents is “my music is the best,” referring to the music they listened to while growing up. That’s understandable considering that music taste is often times based on nostalgia. Whether it’s The Rolling Stones, U2, or Bob Dylan, parents are confident […]
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Kingswood Oxford, as much as we like to pretend it is completely unified, has a divide when it comes to politics. As a private school in Connecticut, we lean towards more democratic and liberal political views due to our location and our upbringings. We’ve created an accepting community for those from all different religious and […]
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As it comes to the conclusion of another school year, the dreaded finals week is coming up. Throughout this week, the long extravaganza of test after test can seem daunting to any student, but the schedule KO uses does actually help relieve some of the stress kids feel during this time. Finals occur on the […]
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Everyone loves a good superhero movie, but Marvel has reigned supreme over DC so far in the movie category. Marvel introduces their heroes better, has more relatable villains, and their movies are just funnier overall than DC movies. Marvel did a far better job of introducing and uniting its heroes in the first team up […]
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Hello, my lovely readers, and welcome to yet another round of getting lit in the opinions section with Janvi. Except, as I’m sure you’ve figured out, this is the last one I’ll be doing. By the time this paper falls into your hands, I’ll have tippy-toed across the graduation stage, collected my diploma, and left […]
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