At the start of the second semester, Co-Director of Roberts Center for Leadership Kelly Anstead and Director of College Counseling and Co-Director of Roberts Center for Leadership Jami Silver introduced a new leadership group, the KO Changemakers, allowing freshmen and sophomores to continue projects started in the Leadership Impact Lab class. The class worked on […]
The Celebration of Kingswood Oxford (CKO) took place in the Community Commons on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, to bring together parents, teachers, and alums to enjoy a fun night out while also serving as a fundraiser for the school. Held every two years, CKO is both a fundraising event and a way to get parents […]
The kick-start of eighth grader Natalie Malinowski’s career in the arts occurred when she was only 7 years old. Now, Natalie is starring in plays, working with renowned artists, and diving deep into the world of art. Natalie’s career started early, when her mom saw on Facebook that the Hartford Yard Goats were looking for […]
Sophomore Evelyn Nelson has turned the art room into one of her favorite spaces to go to at KO during any spare time she has. She paints and draws to express herself, but also sees time in the art room as a chance to rest and take a break from KO’s rigorous school life. Although […]
Nine high school a capella groups competed in the Wyvern Invitational A Capella Festival (WIAF) on Jan. 24 from 6:30 p.m.-9:35 p.m. in Roberts Theater to help raise money for Team Tobati. The festival featured Crimson 7 and the Oxfordians from Kingswood Oxford, Onomatopoeia and Peanut Butter & Jelly from Lexington High School, The Grapes […]
Standing at the top of a mountain, it can be easy to forget the effort it took to reach the summit, and even easier to forget that you will eventually have to come back down. If one were to ask the average American in the early 1920s to predict what the coming decade would bring, […]
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With the school year encroaching upon March, the conversation and buildup to spring break is only inevitable. Honestly though, our break itself is a little different than most. While many public schools take a one-week break in April, we get two full weeks off in March. On paper, that sounds like a luxury, and in […]
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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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When you walk into the bathroom in the Community Commons, you see the sign on the door. At first, it seems inclusive. There is Braille under the printed words to make the bathroom signs accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. But if you place your hands on the Braille, you won’t be […]
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At just 16, Alysa Liu walked away from her dreams. Four years later, she returned, and now she’s standing at the top of the Olympic podium. When American figure skater Alysa Liu stepped onto the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, expectations were high, but few predicted the historic moment that would follow. […]
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Album of the Year wasn’t just important for Bad Bunny – it was important for people all over the world. At the 68th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for his album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” As soon as singer-songwriter and actor Harry Styles announced his name, the crowd erupted in applause, […]
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Every year, as Feb. 14 approaches, couples get excited, planning dates and asking people to be their Valentine. If you are not in a relationship, though, the big day, filled with red, white, and pink decorations, makes you feel like you’re being choked by love. The constant reminder of your relationship status does not feel […]
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By 3:00, students are not learning; they are watching the clock and counting down the seconds until they can go home and try to do some work, knowing that they already drained all of their energy at school. Eyelids grow heavy, shoulders slouch, notebooks close, and every minute feels longer than the entire school day […]
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Have you ever had a debate about who the best NBA player is? I know I have. I usually hear Lebron or Shai, but the best NBA player currently is Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets. Jokic, often described as nonchalant, worries more about sleeping than playing. Despite his careless attitude and lack of emotion, […]
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New York City promises endless opportunities through thriving careers, cultural diversity, and constant energy, yet for many residents, those opportunities are accompanied by the daily stress of affording basic necessities. As rent continues to rise and essential costs increase, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has proposed bold changes to ease the financial burden. By advocating for free […]
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