With the start of a new year, people often take the time to reflect on the year behind them: what they loved and enjoyed, as well as what wasn’t so enjoyable and won’t be carried into the year ahead. I am a strong believer that one of the most effective ways to think about personal […]
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As I enter my final semester here at KO, I think of all the memories I have made in my seven years here. Starting in 2019, I was a sixth grader in the pre-COVID era. At that time, there was no Commons, the field house had just been built, and the dress code was much […]
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Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, is a very important day in Chinese culture, and here is what you need to know in order to celebrate with our international students here at KO. 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing perseverance and success, along with freedom, hard work, and an adventurous nature. The Fire Horse […]
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On the night of Jan. 3, 2026, around 2:00 a.m., the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife Celia Flores from the Fuerte Tiuna military complex in Caracas, Venezuela, and brought them to the U.S. for trial in New York on charges of drug dealing. The question is this: Is that the full story? In […]
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As the semester comes to an end, Wyverns are faced with the inevitable: reflections. Teachers wrap up grades and comments, while students from each form are tasked with reflecting on different aspects of their KO and self-experiences. This year, Forms 3 through 6 were each given different prompts; these varied from four self-reflective questions for […]
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Doors. You go in, you go out. That’s it, right? NO! The doors at KO have such a peculiarinability to function properly. All buildings across campus have some questionable functionality,from the brand-new Community Commons to the old-timey Alumni Hall.Last Place: CT Entrance by the Dance StudioThe entrance to Chase-Tallwood Math Science Technology Center at the […]
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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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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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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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“Just like miniskirts and low-rise jeans — the digital camera is a trend that has circled back around,” claims Claire Murashima from NPR. Though digital cameras have advantages like larger sensors, adjustable aperture, and better ability to capture motion, they provide more than just cool technical features in the age of the iPhone. The pictures […]
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