Author's Note: I reached out to CRCSD for an interview, but they did not respond by the publication date.
Everyday appliances in classrooms have been used by teachers and students for years, whether...
Eating disorders have become a severe problem among teenagers through the years of the pandemic. In 2020, this disordered behavior became prominent online, and teens' newfound free time introduced more...
One in five teens suffer from a mental disorder, but Kennedy has resources to take action against this epidemic. Contrary to popular belief, the no-cost therapy offered at Kennedy is run not by the school...
Most of the world’s population knows the tale of the magical St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus. As parents have told their children for decades, Santa Claus is a jolly old man dressed in a red...
The transgender community is a diverse group. Trans-male, trans-female, genderqueer and genderfluid are all under the transgender umbrella. Trans people deserve to express themselves like anyone else.
A...
The power tools ring out, mixing with the smells of freshly cut wood ready to be nailed in place. Students, not contractors, are abuzz on the roof and inside the building as they work to complete the house...
Lizzy Hawkes, Photographer, Writer
• October 28, 2021
Kennedy High School’s Leadership Retreat for freshmen and sophomore would have been held on Oct. 27 at Wanatee Park, but it has been postponed. When it is happening is still undetermined.
Light...
Teen violence is everywhere and happens for many reasons. Outsiders may not see a reason for violence, but those involved might. Sometimes it happens without a reason; Teens may simply “feel like it.”
Lille...
Kennedy swimmer Lilly Adams began a journey that would shape her future at five years old. She started swimming. She joined the Black Hawk Area Swim Team (BLAST) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Adams worked with...
The terms “psychopath” and “sociopath” are often used interchangeably—and incorrectly—to refer to someone is who crazy or dangerous. In reality, the terms actually refer to a person with the...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical disorder that makes people distractible, hyper and impulsive.
Around 4.4% of adults in the United States are estimated to have ADHD according...
Trigger Warning: Discussion of extreme dieting and anorexic behavior
October is Mental Illness Awareness Month, so each day I'll explain one mental disorder, its effects, its symptoms and how to support...
