On Thursday, Feb. 28, a Black History Open Mic Night was hosted at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids. This night gave individuals the opportunity to share their experiences and feelings relating to Black...

As no school days continue to pile up and students run out of things to do, many students turn to Netflix. Although the variety of options that Netflix provides satisfies many viewers, it can make it extremely...

For many high school students, caffeine is the only way to stay awake during the school day. Sports, homework, and jobs take away some students ability to get adequate sleep. Seniors Kendal Runels and...

A whirlwind of emotions is one way to describe the new movie "A Star is Born." What initially got me interested in this movie was the fact that Bradley Copper and Lady Gaga play the main roles. "I...

If you’re a teenager in America with Netflix, you’ve probably at least heard of the new Netflix film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. At the end summer this rom-com was released and took the world...

  Urban Pie, a new pizza joint in downtown Marion, is certainly placed to compete. It's surrounded by staple pizza places in the Cedar Rapids and Marion areas including Zoey's Pizzeria, Tomaso's...

This year, the Kennedy drama department chose Peter and the Starcatcher for their annual fall play. The school wide preview for the show is on  Wednesday, Sept. 26, and the actual showing of the play...

As homecoming draws near, many students face the same question every year; “Where do you want to eat?” In Cedar Rapids, there are a variety of places to dine at, and picking the perfect place to eat...

Kennedy had its fall pep assembly on Aug. 30 and each class battled for the Spirit Stick. The class of 2019 seniors showed the most spirit and came out on top. The next pep assembly will be in December.

When Netflix posted the first trailer for their new show Insatiable, the Internet was mad. Teens and adults across the United States thought that the show would bring negative consequences regarding mental...

As the school year comes to a close, students in the art programs at Kennedy had a chance to show off their work one last time. Photography, ceramics, paintings, drawings, videos, and sculptures were...