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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!

Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective

Lucy McCord and Liliana Hansen October 31, 2023

Each year on Oct. 31 thousands of people dress up to celebrate the spooky holiday of Halloween. However, for teens, this holiday is not nearly as thrilling. During the frightening season, fewer and fewer...

The internet becomes a darker place everyday. The line between jokes and reality is being blurred.

Electronics vs. Kids

Abby Bunker, Writer December 21, 2021

Teens are commonly accused of being addicted to their phones, but parents’ phone usage is rarely questioned. Parents often are ignoring their children for their phones and do not care for them because...

Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.

Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18

Abby Bunker, Writer September 13, 2021

Many places have curfews, but citizens do not always know about it. Iowa has a curfew for teens under the age of 18. Ages 13 and under have a curfew begin at 10 p.m. while 14-18 starts at 12 a.m. All...

Teens' Voices Get Heard

Teens’ Voices Get Heard

Dylan Sines, Writer August 13, 2021

From picket signs to phone calls, teens are taking responsibility in politics. It’s never too soon to take action. In politics, the right to vote isn’t necessary to make a difference. When everything...

Sophomore Jami Martin-Trainor using the app Snapchat during class.

Say “See Ya” to Social Interactions

Alyssa Friedley, Writer October 13, 2018

Who would have thought a single small buzz from a five-inch box would send teens running to look at what’s popped on their screen? Smartphones have changed the way we communicate today, but is our youth...

Overworked Teens

Overworked Teens

Ron Lund, Writer October 10, 2014

The typical day of a teenager includes getting up, going to school, and possibly work or other school activities. Many of us are left exhausted from the overwhelming workload that we receive from school...

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