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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy E-Sports Prepares to Defend State Championship Title in February

Kennedy E-Sports Prepares to Defend State Championship Title in February

Briella Temple, Writer February 3, 2025

The Kennedy E-Sports team won two state titles in past seasons, including first place in Overwatch 2 last season and second place the previous season. The team is expected to excel this season as well.  E-Sports...

The overwatch team

Overwatch 2 State Championship Won by Kennedy ESports Team

Onnika Hallam, Writer February 29, 2024

Kennedy's ESports team won the IAHSEA State Championship for Overwatch 2  held in the Orpheum Theater in Marshalltown. The team played three matches in total, defeating Linn-Mar, East High and Dallas...

Playing video games helped connect people through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gaming Apart: Together

Noah Hargrafen, Writer June 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when teens playing video games was discouraged. Last summer, when it was not safe to spend time with friends in person, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, video games were...

Fortnite is one of the world's most popular games today. On school computers, the site is blocked by the school district, but students can still access the game on their cell phones.

All in Favor of Fortnite?

Haylee Brewer, Shaun Pothepalli May 17, 2018

Freshman Zoe Trumpold has had it with Fortnite. “My boyfriend stopped talking to me because he was too busy playing Fortnite,” Trumpold said. “It ends relationships, so hey I’m single.” Fortnite...

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