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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

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gumption. farm to fork: pinterest perfect

Hannah Ratzer, Arts and Culture Editor January 31, 2018

I walked into gumption. on a sunny afternoon, and was greeted by a friendly smile and an open multi-colored room with taglines printed onto the floor. I sat down in a booth, the illuminated letters on...

Need some pizza? Dont miss this place

Need some pizza? Don’t miss this place

Dylan Sines, Writer December 31, 2017

Need Pizza has exceptional service, exceptional food, and an exceptional environment for all ages. Need Pizza is an up and coming restaurant, having only opened two years prior in the summer of 2015,...

Lucky Penny worth your dime

Lucky Penny worth your dime

Josh Sheeley, Writer December 29, 2017

As you walk into The Lucky Penny, the first thing that catches your eye is all of the Abraham Lincoln paintings, or it’s the many pennies they use to design some of the restaurant. The smell of good...

Uncharted: How a Thief Can Steal Hearts

Uncharted: How a Thief Can Steal Hearts

Jakayla Staab December 28, 2017

After the success of Jak and Daxter, Naughty Dog Incorporations took a new approach when they released Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Naughty Dog managed to give us a thrilling action packed adventure that...

Quick Bites: Restaurant reviews that you can use

Paige Lindo, Lissette High, and Shaun Pothepalli December 26, 2017

Ting’s Red Lantern Review (review by Paige Lindo) Ting’s is an amazing, little piece of ethnic culture to have as a restaurant. I went there on Thursday for dinner with my friend and my dad. When...

Overwatch a good game

‘Overwatch’ a good game

Mat WorthingtonBarnes, Writer December 23, 2017

I am sure if you are a gamer you have heard of Overwatch, one of the hot new games that almost everyone in the world is playing. This game has a lot of good qualities, though like everything has some...

Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Raelyn Stecker, Writer December 22, 2017

The eighth episode in the Star Wars saga was not a disappointment. As a fan of the saga my entire life and having seen all the movies, it was important to me that this new movie lived up to the reputation,...

The City of London celebrates a New Year with fireworks. In Cedar Rapids, students will have time to celebrate with families and friends during winter break, which starts Dec. 22. School resumes on Jan. 2.

Ringing in the New Year

Mary Shaine Devaras, Writer December 21, 2017

Winter break starts on Friday, Dec. 22 and classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Students are feeling really excited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with their family and friends. “New Year’s Eve is...

The orchestra performing at the 2016 Winter Showcase.

Winter Showcase 2017

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2017

Kennedy High School's 2017 Winter Showcase is tonight at the school.  There will be a silent auction, pre-show entertainment, and complimentary food tastings starting at 6 p.m. The showcase begins at...

The restaurant offers Detroit, regular and Chicago-style pizzas.

Pizza is exquisite at Ruby’s

Tate Weaver, Writer December 19, 2017

Downtown Cedar Rapids is home to many luxurious and exotic types of restaurants. One specialty found in this town is Ruby’s Pizzeria. This petite restaurant holds so much in such a tightly compacted...

Al Pastor tacos were a favorite at Caucho. The restaurant is located at 1202 3rd St SE in the New Bo district of Cedar Rapids.

Caucho Review

Anna Reinhart, Opinion Editor December 4, 2017

From the service, to the food, to the bill, I loved almost every moment of eating at Caucho. I first heard about it from my sister, who insisted I make the trip downtown as soon as possible. She went...

The Lion King Junior opens tonight in the Kennedy Auditorium. There are 42 cast members and 12 tech crew members, according to director Steve Tolly. Teacher Nick Hayes is the shows tech director.

Playtime Poppy and its True Impacts

Raelyn Stecker, Writer November 30, 2017

  Kennedy High School puts on one Playtime Poppy show each year, and the impact it leaves is tremendous -- sometimes in unexpected ways. The show is a great opportunity to become closer with family,...

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