Writing KO's story since 1972
When I first sat down to write this article I thought, “Hmm a roast, where do I begin?” I am not going to lie to you, I have done PLENTY of things to be embarrassed about. So I decided to start where it all began, fifth grade. I, for some reason, thought it would be […]
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Hello everyone! I hope your break was awesome and that you feel recharged and ready to go for 2019. So I’m not usually one to be all “New Year New Me”, but today I want to share with you all a new frame of mind that I’ve adopted over the past few months that has […]
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As many people, or at least any of those who read my articles are aware, I don’t tend to hold punches when it comes to my opinions, of which there are a myriad. Often, the subjects of my ire are trivial and little more than passing annoyances, and when said subject is of a serious […]
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It’s no secret that the film industry is a field in which it is much harder for women to succeed than men. The recent announcement of the 2019 Oscar nominations speaks to this statement. Specifically, no women were nominated this year for best director. This year’s nominees include, Spike Lee, Pawel Pawlikowski, Yorgos Lanthimos, Adam […]
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As a new junior at KO, I came into this year with a fresh outlook on the activities that KO provides for its students. I was thrilled to see that KO offered team sports like field hockey, as well as plays and musicals, but disappointed when I was told that KO did not offer dance […]
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As a junior in high school, my life is busy. Between balancing academics, extracurriculars, sports, piano lessons, prepping for the SAT, the college process and a social life, I barely have a minute to spare, much less 30 hours; however, it seems like the state of Connecticut feels differently. Getting your license is an exciting […]
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In the past few years, I have written multiple articles regarding the NFL and its general disfunction. However, I have yet to address the NFL’s growing problem with domestic abuse, brought yet again to the headlines by Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. A video of Hunt violently assaulting a woman in a hotel […]
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To preface, this article is not intended to present a political opinion or view on any of the topics discussed; it is rather an in-depth look at the history of Federal gun control legislation in the United States in order to present mere facts to both political isles. However, I do recognize that I have […]
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In theory, the concept of a test that is fair for all students and that accurately measures how prepared a student is for college sounds like a good idea. According to the Princeton Review, the purpose of the SAT is to assess how prepared a student is for college and to provide colleges with one […]
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Well, because I know you are all wondering how and why I’m the coolest person ever, I am going to break it down for you guys. Craziness, procrastination and humor all came together and boom I was created. And it’s because of that humor that I am going to unabashedly roast and toast myself in […]
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