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Kennedy Torch

Sanitary product basket in womens bathroom at Kennedy

Student Government Implements Free Feminine Hygiene Products in Bathrooms

Emma Beachner, Writer October 25, 2022

Kennedy’s Student Government has begun to supply hygiene products in women's bathrooms. Starting the last week of September, tampons and pads started to show up in the women's bathrooms across Kennedy. Student...

Renewable energy has been growing in Iowa in recent years.

Iowa’s Go Green Incentives

Joshua Barker, Writer October 18, 2022

After many years of research and mounting political pressure, renewable energy gained a foothold in the United States. Now in an attempt to further renewables usage the federal and state governments are...

Junior Anthony runs the ball with senior Ryker Stellings protections.

Photos: Varsity Football Claims 44-0 Win Over Davenport West

Molly Martin and Merideth Langton October 10, 2022

  After a tough loss against Cedar Falls last week, the Kennedy Cougars have worked their way back on top earning a 44-0 win over then-undefeated Davenport West on Friday, Oct. 7. Junior Jacob...

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is struggling to find enough ELL teachers

Kennedy Suffers an ELL Teacher Shortage

Lexie Waybill, Writer October 10, 2022

Since the pandemic we’ve had a universal teacher shortage. Kennedy is no exception and has fallen victim to it. The shortage has started to affect the way teachers teach and the students learn, especially...

In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.

Puffs Comes to Kennedy

Jordan Horne September 21, 2022

Kennedy’s upcoming play will be a one to see, especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan. Coming to Kennedy on Oct. 6 is a play based on the Harry Potter franchise — Puffs, as in Hufflepuff, one of...

Teachers and students alike have noticed a decline in class attention spans.

The Struggle of the Arts

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer September 19, 2022

The Kennedy Art Department had their devices removed due to the cyber attack and on top of that devastating loss, they continue to struggle yearly to fund the materials students need in their program. “The...

The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox in clinical trials.

Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?

Joshua Barker, Writer September 16, 2022

As of Sept. 15, 2022 there are 59,606 reported Monkeypox cases in the world. Of these, 22,774 are in the United States. With these cases following the infamous COVID-19 pandemic many wonder how serious...

Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.

Homecoming Scene Changes…Again

Emma Beachner, Writer September 15, 2022

Kennedy's annual homecoming is taking place Sept. 17 in the West Gym, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale during the week of the dance in all lunch hours and after school on friday. Kennedy’s...

Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.

Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA

Claire Frank, Writer June 2, 2022

Kennedy’s summer school will start on June 6 and go through July 1. The goal is to help students earn first-time credit or take part in credit recovery. “I'm hoping that kids get to look forward...

Students focusing on their work in Beckers room.

High School: Movies vs. Reality

Jasmine Hite, Writer May 24, 2022

The “typical” high school experience has been portrayed in films and books for years. Unfortunately, high school is not made up of spontaneous singing and dancing like a Disney movie. The actual experience...

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