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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

A meal option at Gumption in Cedar Rapids.

The Best and the Worst: Homecoming Dinner

September 13, 2018

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...

Band students help hype up the students at the fall pep assembly.

Senior Spirit Success

Olivia Haefner and Jenna Anderson September 10, 2018

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.

Netflixs official poster for Insatiable.

Is it Really Insatiable?

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer August 29, 2018

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...

These art pieces were all displayed at The Menagerie

The Menagerie: Student End of the Year Art Show

Anna Reinhart, Opinion Editor May 24, 2018

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...

La Reyna is just one of many food trucks who will make a regular appearance at Food Truck Wednesdays

Food Truck Wednesdays? Yes Please!

Anna Reinhart, Opinion Editor May 20, 2018

As summer approaches, it's common to wonder what you're going to do with your spare time all of a sudden. NewBo City Market has begun "Food Truck Wednesdays,", which is an event every Wednesday where food...

Fortnite is one of the worlds most popular games today. On school computers, the site is blocked by the school district, but students can still access the game on their cell phones.

All in Favor of Fortnite?

Haylee Brewer, Shaun Pothepalli May 17, 2018

Freshman Zoe Trumpold has had it with Fortnite. “My boyfriend stopped talking to me because he was too busy playing Fortnite,” Trumpold said. “It ends relationships, so hey I’m single.” Fortnite...

Junior Hannah Maus searching for shirts at Treasures Quality Retail Shoppe.

Hey Kennedy, Can We Go Thrift Shopping?

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2018

As summer rolls around, high school students look for new hobbies to take on while school is out. A recent YouTube trend is shooting "Thrift with Me" videos, which take YouTuber's viewers with them while...

Another one of Toths pieces, titled Funny Hands.

Isaac Toth: Pursuing Art School

Josh Sheeley, Writer May 4, 2018

  Senior Isaac Toth is an aspiring young artist who wished to get a college scholarship to do something that he loves, and his dream came true. Toth will be attending Ringling College of Art and...

Senior James Tolly as Sammy.

The Wedding Singer: Seniors’ Last Musical

Josh Sheeley, Writer April 23, 2018

Kennedy High School put on a play that is called The Wedding Singer, a musical re-enactment of the original movie. With the play being the last of the school year, it will be the seniors' last play of...

Noah Loehr as Glen Gulia.

‘The Wedding Singer’ Opens This Week

Alyssa Friedley, Writer April 18, 2018

Play previews were held today for Kennedy students and the public production will open this Thursday, April 19 for the musical comedy The Wedding Singer. This show is based on the 1998 movie about...

A Different View on Iowa

A Different View on Iowa

Claire Beaman, Writer April 16, 2018

Smores Galore ice cream with chocolate chips and toasted marshmallows on top.

Rollipop is Poppin’

Jenna Anderson, Editor in-Chief April 10, 2018

Seeking to fill my after-dinner chocolate cravings, my family and I decided to try out Iowa City's new rolled ice cream shop, Rollipop. At first glance the shop may not seem like anything special, but...

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