A Generation With Open Arms
Lindsey Matus, Writer
May 27, 2020
Generation-Z is making a change for the better when it comes to inclusivity. Those who are included in this generation are more accepting than those that have come before. Inclusivity doesn’t pertain to only a certain amount of Gen-Z kids, it applies to the majority. This generation is vas...
Taking Pride in Expression
Claire Beaman, Writer
May 16, 2020
As a sophomore in high school, senior Noah Loehr was verbally harassed in the school bathroom by an upperclassman he had never met simply because of what he was wearing. The situation became known throughout the school after Loehr posted about it on Twitter, leading to a tough part of his sopho...
Life Built Around 360
Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2020
A technology driven society has shaped the lives and behaviors of Gen Z, as well as the lives and behaviors of their parents. The method of parenting and the way we stay connected has shifted from ‘be home before dark’ to ‘make sure your location is turned on at all times.’ Patrick Cory, ...
COVID-19 Keeps CRCSD Closed Through April
Joel Dillman, Writer
April 2, 2020
On Thursday, April 2, the Cedar Rapids Community School district announced the extended closure of all school facilities within the district through April 30. CRCSD schools were previously closed until April 13, but that date was extended following Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ press conference, in whic...
Virtual Pep Assembly
Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 has turned the 2019-2020 school year on its head. With WPA canceled and prom looking unlikely, many students feel as if their school year was stolen. After school had been canceled for four weeks, The Cougars brainstormed a way to show spirit while still practicing social distancing. This ye...
CRCSD Offers Aid in this Time of Need
Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
The Cedar Rapids Community school district made the decision to shut down schools for four weeks to combat the Coronavirus that continues to spread globally. Seniors are wondering what will become of their final year of high school, asking if there is still going to be prom and if spring sports are b...
The Final Show of the Year
Jasmine Hite, Writer
March 17, 2020
The Going Out Concert was an emotional event for the Kennedy High School community, as the seniors of Happiness put on their final performance of their high school careers. Tears were seen throughout the audience as the group danced and sang their hearts out. While performing their ballad, Josh ...
COVID-19 Closes CRCSD
Joel Dillman, Writer
March 16, 2020
On Sunday, March 15, the Cedar Rapids Community School District announced it would close its schools for four weeks due to COVID-19, or coronavirus. The district is following the recommendation from Iowa’s Gov. Kim Reynolds to close all schools in the state for four weeks. This is an attempt to stop...
Stuck in CR for Spring Break?
Zaidin Boehmke, Writer
March 13, 2020
For all of us stuck at home this spring break, what is there to do in Cedar Rapids? Those interested in classic arcade games should hop on down to the Quarter Barrel, which features original, authentic arcade games. This, along with signature pizzas, can be a great way to start spring break. Ma...
Kennedy from a Foreign View
Anabel Bradley, Writer
March 10, 2020
Foreign exchange students come to Kennedy High School with a variety of backgrounds. The school has hosted up to five foreign exchange students from around the world for many years. Anna Charaeva, jr., came to Kennedy for the 2019-2020 school year. Far from her home in Georgia, a country east of the Black...
Embracing Culture with Dragon Dance
Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Advertisement Manager
March 10, 2020
At Kennedy High School there is a little-known club called “Dragon Dance”. Dragon dance is one of the ways Chinese culture celebrates different holidays, like Chinese new year. Chinese New Year is a celebration of the beginning of the new year in the Chinese calendar. “This was something that came with the job...
Inclusivity at Kennedy High School
Jasmine Hite, Writer
March 9, 2020
With over 1800 students at Kennedy Highschool, it can be hard to feel included or respected. Kinder Kennedy and Best Buddies put together Kennedy’s Inclusion Week to bring students together, attempting to counteract this problem. Mary Gibney is an inspiration for all. She helped put together t...
