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Trump Fails to Aid Puerto Rico After Maria

madi babine November 9, 2017

It took President Trump two weeks after Hurricane Maria to fly to the island and throw paper towels at U.S. citizens at a hurricane relief distribution center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. People are dying,...

Interim Term expands, including classes that reach beyond the classroom

Interim Term expands, including classes that reach beyond the classroom

Sally Buck November 9, 2017

“Let’s Design a School,” taught by Mr. Harlan Howe and Mr. Vinnie Vrotny, is new to the Interim Term Program this year. The goal of the class is to brainstorm about the design ideas and design process...

We need to reform our gun laws

We need to reform our gun laws

Ayush Krishnamoorti November 8, 2017

On Oct. 1, 2017, another deadly mass shooting killed 58 people, shaking Las Vegas and the world. This is not the first time: the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, in San Bernardino, CA and in Aurora,...

Dance show features classics across genres

Dance show features classics across genres

Anna Leon November 6, 2017

Performing this weekend, the Dance Company and the intermediate dance class presents a variety of pieces ranging from Hamilton to hip hop, and apparently the audience can expect to see some sword fighting...

Houston Astros Blast Off to First World Series Win

Houston Astros Blast Off to First World Series Win

Sterling Elias November 6, 2017

There was a runner on first, one out, and a 3-2 count. Carlos Correa stepped up to bat and smacked the ball to the fence while Jose Altuve rounded third and slid into home. The home plate umpire violently...

Texans led by Deshaun Watson seek playoffs

Charles Garrison November 6, 2017

On Sep. 10, the Texans started their season off with an atrocious loss. The division rival Jacksonville Jaguars trounced the Texans in all phases of the game in a 29-7 defeat. However, during this game,...

Fresh films for the fall

Katherine Berman October 2, 2017

Kingsman: The Golden Circle Release Date: Sept. 22 Starring: Channing Tatum, Elton John, Halle Berry, Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges, and Pedro Pascal In the sequel to the 2014 film, Kingsman:...

2017-2018 AFS Student: Meet Mati

2017-2018 AFS Student: Meet Mati

Marley Orange October 2, 2017

Every year, Kinkaid welcomes a student from another country through the AFS program. This school year, the Stukalin family is hosting Matias “Mati” Vainstein, who flew from Argentina to spend his junior...

Kinkaid says "hello" to 11 new faculty members

Kinkaid says “hello” to 11 new faculty members

madi babine October 2, 2017

Mr. Jarad Benn became a teacher 12 years ago, when he taught music class in Philadelphia. He has taught all ages, from younger kids to professionals. As soon as he saw a job opening at Kinkaid, he was...

Twelve new clubs debuted at Club Fair

Twelve new clubs debuted at Club Fair

Maggie Johnston October 2, 2017

The number of clubs available to Kinkaid students is at an all-time high for the 2017-2018 school year. There are 44 distinct organizations from which students can choose. The first documented record...

Backyard construction resumes: Harvey affects use of Backyard for athletics and classes

Backyard construction resumes: Harvey affects use of Backyard for athletics and classes

Ayush Krishnamoorti October 2, 2017

BY: CHARLES GARRISON &  AYUSH KRISHNAMOORTI After nearly six months of construction in the Backyard, Hurricane Harvey has affected the area, leading to possible delays for future use. Last...

Summer Music Review

Summer Music Review

Sterling Elias October 2, 2017

By: Sterling Elias and Brady Brazda 4:44: Over a short 10 soulful beats, Jay-Z’s signature Brooklyn accent returns to the spotlight on June 30, 2017 in his thirteenth studio album, 4:44. While he...

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