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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Questions are being raised about the right way to go about abortions.

Is Abortion a Moral Question?

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer May 24, 2022

Back in 1973, a Supreme Court case ruled it is a woman's constitutional right to have the option to an abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy. The law before this case limited abortions to circumstances...

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...

Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.

AP World vs. AP Euro

Tori Paga May 18, 2022

As the school year comes to an end and students start preparing for finals and the coming school year, one big question comes up: what classes will I take next year? One of the choices sophomores have...

Questions are being raised about the right way to go about abortions.

What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer May 17, 2022

Monday, May 2, a draft majority opinion suggesting the overturn of Roe v. Wade was leaked to the public. The draft was written by Justice Samuel Alito and, should it go into effect, would put abortion...

A trio of boys get together for morp after being stood up by their dates.

An Alternative to Prom with Your Mom

Isaac White, Writer May 17, 2022

Have you ever thought prom was overrated or just never cared for school dances? Well then welcome to morp, it’s like prom, but not. Morp is nothing more than a small gathering in comfortable clothes...

How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?

How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer May 11, 2022

Athletics, fine arts and other extracurriculars all need funding. Each group chooses its own method for raising the money they need. Methods vary from selling chocolate bars to campaigning for donations...

Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?

Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers

Sonja Woerner, Writer April 26, 2022

Iowa representatives have recently passed bills that restrict teachers and make their jobs more difficult. Within a year, they have attempted to place cameras in all classrooms to monitor content and mandate...

Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.

The Evolution of Easter

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer April 15, 2022

Modern-day Easter is surrounded by advertisements featuring the Easter Bunny and decorated eggs, celebrated by the secular and Christians alike. The meaning of Easter has drifted away from the religious...

Chromebooks become CRVA students window into education.

Virtually Failing

Isaac White, Writer April 7, 2022

The Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy (CRVA) is a fully online, self-paced learning alternative offered to students of all grade levels. I was enrolled in CRVA my entire freshman year (the 2020-2021...

Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.

We’re Overworking Students

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer April 4, 2022

In order to graduate, CRCSD students need four Physical Education (PE) credits regardless of their extracurricular participation. Many students at Kennedy participate in school athletics, show choirs or...

The respect we give to the American flag doesnt match what our country has done for us.

Can’t Stand For This

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer March 31, 2022

Ever since kindergarten, at around 7:55 in the morning, the click of the announcement speakers would indicate the beginning of the day. Like clockwork, we would stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Now,...

Crumbl is quickly becoming Iowas favorite cookies place.

Crumbl: Is the Hype Worth the Bite?

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer March 31, 2022

Crumbl Cookies has become the gem of America with their famous cookies, rotating selection and iconic pink boxes. Many say this company makes the most delectable desserts they have tasted, but others say...

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