Directed by Barry Jenkins, the new live-action movie "Mufasa” covers the story of young Mufasa and Taka, who later goes by Scar. The movie answers questions about the drama between the two lions and...
When Tiktok was banned the night of Jan. 18, users were surprised the plan was followed through. Bans had been moved back through the years, leaving many skeptical the the ban would happen.
The threat...
Among the new changes to the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) curriculum, the Instructional Empowerment program package has been implemented for use in K-12 classrooms.
The CRCSD introduced...
As an Iowa high school choir director for nearly three decades, I’ve trusted the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) to uphold fairness and integrity in its adjudication processes. This fall I...
CRCSD teachers interviewed for this article have chosen to remain anonymous. They will be referred to as “anonymous teacher one” and “anonymous teacher two”.
In the 2025-2026 school year,...
On Monday, Dec. 2, CRCSD representatives hosted the first of three informational meetings regarding the freshman academies and academic pathways coming to the district. As the night progressed, parents...
College is a place where children grow into adulthood and are meant to flourish under newfound freedom. It's a place for kids to be young and dumb, and to learn from those mistakes. Contrary to the initial...
At the start of October, Kennedy Principal Jason Kline aimed to register 90% of eligible students to vote, while also encouraging those who are 17 or turning 17 within the year to commit to registering.
Members...
Traditions come and go—and when the world changes, sometimes traditions need to change with it. At Kennedy, the traditional titles of “Homecoming King and Queen” have been replaced by the generic...
