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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

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...

Avengers: Infinity War poster

Remembering 10 Years of Marvel Movies

Shaun Pothepalli, Writer April 6, 2018

“The trailer for Avengers: Infinity War promises a movie with real stakes- and a story that will began to say goodbye to a generation of beloved superheroes,” according to theatlantic.com. To know...

Love, Simon: A Modern Day Rom-Com

Love, Simon: A Modern Day Rom-Com

Hannah Ratzer, Arts and Culture Editor April 4, 2018

Love, Simon wasn’t marketed as a rom-com, but it sure felt like one. The latest young adult book to get its movie adaptation, Love, Simon isn’t like that last movie you watched staring teenage protagonists....

Mrs. Merritts sons decorate cookies.

Student Government Gets Festive for Spring

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-In-Chief March 29, 2018

The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.

Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains

Jamison Prull, Photo Editor March 28, 2018

I have lived in Iowa my entire life and had never seen mountains, until my parents and I went to Alberta, Canada for spring break this year.  

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