Writing KO's story since 1972
On January 20, 2021, just around 100 days ago, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Since becoming inaugurated, President Biden has had to deal with numerous problems from the previous administration in addition to pushing his own agenda. During these past 100 days, I would give President Biden and […]
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I was naive to think that the saga of problematic Republican congressmen ended with Marjorie Taylor Greene or Lauren Bobert. Recently, Flordia Republican House Representative Matt Gaetz has been under fire for sex trafficking. Now, in the old political era, an accusation like this would have most likely destroyed a political career or at least […]
Read MoreBoyz II Men said it best: “How do I say goodbye to what we had?” How do we, as a community, say goodbye? A hug? A celebration? A salute? Well, I say goodbye like this: Congratulations seniors! Pack up your junk and go home! The last four years of your life must have been a […]
Read MoreIf you were to visit KO’s campus at the end of the school day, you would find flocks of kids walking around, sporting athletic gear and carrying tennis racquets and lacrosse sticks. Spring sports have made their comeback and are thriving at KO, and while the benefits of athletics and team sports are indisputable, the […]
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For decades, conservatives have pandered to corporate America with their support of supply-side economics and laissez-faire tactics; in exchange, big businesses have poured money into GOP campaigns. For this reason, the Republican Party is considered the party of free-market capitalism. However, it is these same GOP politicians that look to blame Democratic “cancel culture” when […]
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Happy Women’s History Month! Well, by the time you are reading this, Women’s History Month is probably over, but I’m writing this during Women’s History Month, so I think it still counts. I was raised a feminist; both of my parents are feminists who don’t belive in the confines of gender and gender roles. So […]
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We are only four months into 2021, and there have already been over 130 mass shootings in the United States. Mass casualties are not a new phenomenon in the U.S., but in recent years, this issue has only gotten worse. The subject of gun violence has become a partisan issue in U.S. politics, which has […]
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In 2020, March Madness brought in a revenue of over one billion dollars. It’s the biggest D1 basketball tournament of the year. March Madness doesn’t just interest avid basketball fans; it catches the interest of those who have never watched a game before and hope for a perfect bracket. Before the games began, viral images […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted attention away from other health issues that affect Americans. Unlike more obvious threats such as viruses or diseases, there are products and practices that are putting us in grave danger without even realizing. Soda and soft drinks are damaging our health and the environment while the companies that produce them engage […]
Read MoreOne great aspect of Kingswood Oxford is that it brings in students from all over Connecticut. However, this needs to be considered when making the decision to have school on days when the weather forecast shows a potential hazard. The lack of consciousness about hazardous conditions on the Kingswood Oxford campus presents a number of […]
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