Writing KO's story since 1972
Back in May 2019, I’m sure many of you remember seeing some variation of an Instagram post that read: “May is mental health awareness month and that is something we definitely DO care about. You never know who could really use a friend right now. Let’s take a moment to check in with those around […]
Read MoreIt’s a cold, rainy Wednesday, you’ve just finished a grueling bio test, and all you want to do is chow down on a nice, fatty hamburger, and some greasy fries along side. But is that really the right choice? As growing teenagers, we need to make sure we put the right things in our body. […]
Read MoreKingswood Oxford loves to pride themselves on traditions. So much so, that one of the oldest traditions at Kingswood Oxford is in the middle of campus: the senior green. The senior green is a giant patch of grass that only seniors can walk on. The underclassmen are allowed but have to be invited on. They […]
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Over the past few weeks, KO has been working on implementing a new security system for all students. KO’s campus, located in the center of West Hartford, is very open and friendly, which could be seen as a potential safety threat. Before the cards, all the doors were open for strangers to enter the school […]
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On Oct. 22, a Hangeul day event was held in the library during lunch. Lots of students had a chance to write their name in Korean using the packet I made for them. Hangeul Day was made to celebrate King Sejong’s (1397-1450) invention of Korean language, which is called Hangeul. After the events, there were […]
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Amazon is the leading online sales store serving over 100 million customers. What is the psychological effect on this large amount of consumers? When we buy items on Amazon, we see ourselves as efficient and thrifty. We can get all of our errands done without leaving our couch which seems efficient, but may actually be […]
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It’s fall again, also known as college application season. The freshmen are getting ready for their first homecoming, the sophomores took the PPSAT, the juniors are stressing about something college related, and the seniors are applying to schools all around the country. All of these kids will take different paths in life but all of […]
Read MoreDo you know you’re being watched all the time? Of course you do. You’ve heard it a million times from everyone, but what have you done about it? Probably nothing because it’s not very evident; and if it was clear, would that change what you do about it? Probably not. Because deep down you don’t […]
Read MoreDuring your application process for KO, the words college prep school probably came up. In fact, it was probably one of the things that enticed you to come here. In those three words is an implication: the courses are harder, the schedule is busier, the grading is tougher. After all, that’s why you pay 40K […]
Read MoreImagine this: It’s April. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and you just want to kick back during your free period and play some spikeball on the Senior Green. But what’s this! You’re wearing pants and a collared shirt. You and the rest of the KO community can’t partake in the spring festivities […]
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