If you watch TikTok, you might have seen the viral clip of the New Zealand Parliament circulating. It involves Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the youngest Māori electorate, leading her party and others in the chamber through an important Māori ritual, the Haka, in protest against the ACT (a right-wing political party)-led Treaty Principals bill. This bill would […]
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316-226. This is not the result of some wild basketball game, but rather something more serious: the 2024 presidential election. Yes, as you probably already know, former President Donald Trump won in a landslide over Vice President Kamala Harris, garnering far more votes than the polls had predicted and sending shockwaves throughout American society. However, […]
Read MoreIn life, people will always encounter events that require the display of certain abilities, such as exams, or social gatherings. In addition to merely being a test of one’s ability, these events are also a test of mindset, which determines the degree to which a person’s ability is displayed. Therefore, having a good mindset and […]
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Presidential debates have been in the line of fire in recent months; whether it was the first debate of the 2024 cycle that led to the introduction of Kamala Harris as the DNC presidential nominee or the many controversial comments made by both parties during recent debates which have caused people to question whether it […]
Read MoreSince the number of students willing to learn Chinese is decreasing gradually, Mandarin courses at KO will no longer be offered next school year. In my opinion, the Chinese courses should be maintained since they can provide more than just ways to learn a language, but ways to embrace cross-cultural collaboration and diversity. “Everything began […]
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Genetics and genomics are constantly advancing branches of biology, and society’s current knowledge of genetics traces its roots back to the mid-19th century with the works of Gregor Mendel—the “father of modern genetics.” The purpose of genetics research is to study the human genome to pinpoint the environmental factors and genes that contribute to the […]
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Trump v. Biden Presidential Debate [06.27] In the first presidential debate for the upcoming election in November, Donald Trump and Joe Biden clashed over what to do about issues such as inflation, national debt, abortion, immigration, border security, and international conflict. The debate raised questions and criticisms amongst many voters, as both candidates veered off […]
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The KO dress code has been a long-contested topic over the years. Students have experienced strict dress codes that limit them to only formal wear such as khakis and polos for boys and loose dress codes where students were allowed to wear whatever they wanted. This article aims to dive deep into the newest dress […]
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Course selection in KO offers ways for students to choose courses suitable for their level. However, the course selection process needs refinements in how it is organized and the degree to which students’ opinions influence their courses.The first issue is about when multiple courses take up the same period. To ensure that each student can […]
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The Olympics, held every four years, highlight each nation’s greatest athletes. The Paris 2024 Olympics was no different. Simone Biles having an unbelievable return since her performance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, returning medalist Noah Lyles winning the 100m Gold Medal, and most importantly, Snoop Dog serving an unofficial position as Team USA’s mascot were […]
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