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Beall working with a student in his geometry class.
Beall Graduates With the Class of 2022
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Senior Wilsee Kollie speaks during the walkout.
Kennedy Holds Walkout Over Roe v. Wade Opinion Leak
Decisions are part of life. Both in and out of high school, they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.
AP World vs AP Euro
Decisions are part of life. Both in and out of high school, they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
A trio of boys get together for morp after being stood up by their dates.
An Alternative to Prom with Your Mom
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
AP classes are just a small part of a high school students concerns.
How Do AP Classes Actually Affect Your Future?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Crumbl is quickly becoming Iowas favorite cookies place.

Crumbl: Is the Hype Worth the Bite?

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer
March 31, 2022
Cougar Pantry, the resource that Kennedy offered to students who needed or wanted food to take home.

CRCSD Offers Aid in this Time of Need

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020

Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 26, 2019
Mac and Cheese pizza with bacon and ground beef.

Fong’s: Pizza Paradise

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
May 30, 2019
A meal option at Gumption in Cedar Rapids.

The Best and the Worst: Homecoming Dinner

September 13, 2018
Smores Galore ice cream with chocolate chips and toasted marshmallows on top.

Rollipop is Poppin’

Jenna Anderson, Editor in-Chief
April 10, 2018
Donuts from the Donut Experiment , located at 5300 Fountains Drive in Cedar Rapids. Some favorite flavors are bacon with maple drizzle -- which was so good, Im not going to lie. And vanilla with graham cracker and chocolate with powered sugar are donuts to experiment with.

The Donut Experiment: An Unforgettable Aroma

Josh Sheeley, Writer
February 28, 2018
Pick 2 Lunch with Home Coming Chili and the Good Egg Sandwich

Karma Coffee Café: More than just coffee

Hannah Ratzer, Writer
November 28, 2017
Fuzzy Tacos grilled veggie and grilled fish salads.

Fuzzy Tacos?

Sophia Jasper, Writer
October 19, 2017
Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor in Chief
October 18, 2017
Review: Within the first 5 minutes we had a waiter and out our drink orders in. Not long after that we had salad and bread sticks which seemed to keep coming.

Review: Italian restaurant is delicious-i-oso

Nate Mead, Writer
May 16, 2017
Last weekend I tried Bandana’s BBQ with my parents. I overall thought the taste was very unique.

Review: Bandana’s Southern style hits the town

Rebecca Green, Writer
May 2, 2017
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