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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Member of the WSD learning how to react in a dangerous situation.

Women on the Defense

Elise Hrabik, Photographer/Writer October 31, 2019

Mollie Tibbetts and Celia Barquin Arozamena are names you should not know. These are names that make us remember this world is not what it used to be. Their stories warn us of hazards out of our control....

A beautiful gold dress paired with a matching corsage, yet another stressor adding to the pressure of homecoming.

The Stresses of Homecoming

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer October 2, 2019

Getting a manicure, styling your hair with a curling iron, and zipping up the dress, all in preparation to spend a Saturday night dancing to bop after bop. Students prepare for the dance in many ways,...

Student Jami Martin-Trainor so., works hard on the computer to complete her school work.

One- to- One

Alyssa Friedley, Writer June 8, 2019

Having access to technology will give students the ability to work online during class, which can overall boost the amount of work we get done in one day. Going one- to- one will create an advanced learning...

A Coca-Cola can found outside in the grass from littering.

The World is Dying

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer June 7, 2019

According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), society has until 2030 to drastically change our way of living when it comes to carbon emissions, or else the damage will be irreversible,...

Four-year members of our staff, Jenna Anderson and Anna Reinhart.

Vol. 52, Issue 2: Letter from the Senior Editors

Jenna Anderson and Anna Reinhart June 5, 2019

Ending four years of high school is bittersweet. It's the end of the crazy pep assemblies, but also the end of eight-hour long school days. The end of fast-walking to class in four minutes and cheering...

Mac and Cheese pizza with bacon and ground beef.

Fong’s: Pizza Paradise

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer May 30, 2019

Located in downtown Cedar Rapids is a small pizza parlor that makes traditional pizza a little more interesting. Rather than normal toppings of pepperoni or sausage, Fong’s Pizza has many Asian-inspired...

The form that is filled out of the Selective Service or draft.

Selective Service for All

Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Writer April 16, 2019

Registering for the draft is something men ages 18-25 are required to do. However, the draft registration has started to open to women. It is about time for the draft to allow women to sign up, which is...

A clothing set put together at Target for $83.

Men’s Fashion: Let’s Pick it Up

Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Writer March 28, 2019

It is no secret that a lot of guys aren’t the best at dressing or finding their style. Style is something that is very personal, but there are somethings that people should avoid. So here are my little...

Display case dedicated to Black History Month by Raafa and Raama Elsheikh

The Importance of Black History Month

Claire Beaman, Writer March 6, 2019

February is Black History Month, and it has come to a close. Did we, both as individuals and as a school, give this month the recognition it was designed to receive? How exactly should we be giving black...

Poster for Black History open mic night.

Black History Open Mic Night

Claire Beaman, Writer March 5, 2019

On Thursday, Feb. 28, a Black History Open Mic Night was hosted at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids. This night gave individuals the opportunity to share their experiences and feelings relating to Black...

Students studying in the library.

Pushing Yourself

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer February 22, 2019

Kennedy High School has without a doubt helped me advance academically and score well on standardized tests, but as someone who is constantly looking for ways to increase my knowledge and achieve great...

Snow covered trees on a frosty night.

Snow Days ‘Must-Watch List’

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer February 18, 2019

As no school days continue to pile up and students run out of things to do, many students turn to Netflix. Although the variety of options that Netflix provides satisfies many viewers, it can make it extremely...

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