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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

AP Languages RIP

AP Languages RIP

Lucy Baranowski, Writer May 8, 2026

The upcoming 2026-2027 school year is fast approaching, with changes in class offerings at Kennedy. It was decided to eliminate AP Spanish and AP French as electives as of next year, but they will still...

Senior Student Government Officers

Senior Student Government Officers

Emma Wagner, Writer April 29, 2026

As the 2025 - 2026 school year comes to an end, Kennedy’s Student Government senior officers share their experiences and what they have contributed to the community.  Student Government has six senior...

Camden Neff performs his solo at Triton Jazz Festival at Iowa Central Community College on January 17th, 2025.

Camden Neff; The Golden Saxophone

Mirabelle Sackfield January 26, 2026

Musicians see and hear notes as colors - a song is a painted picture. Camden Neff blends the line between sounds and colors with his Saxophone. Neff plays Alto, Tenor, Bari, Soprano Saxophone and the...

Cutting the baseline, freshman Drew McKowen takes his angle to the basket.

Kennedy Stuns No. 9 Bettendorf in Statement Win

Gabe Copley, Photographer January 6, 2026

Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School's boys basketball team delivered their biggest win of the season this Saturday, Jan. 3, upsetting No. 9 ranked Bettendorf. The Bulldogs received their first loss on the...

7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2

7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon

Mela Baccam June 2, 2025

As the summer season is approaching, the citizens of cedar rapids have been ecstatic for the grand opening of 7 Brew drive thru coffee shop. June 2nd is when the location at 155 Collins Rd NE will open....

Gay-Straight Alliance

Gay-Straight Alliance

Amalie Jørck, Writer February 25, 2025

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)1 is a club welcome to all students, no matter their background or what they identify as. At meetings they discuss a wide range of topics, from books and popular media to more...

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