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Abigail Knights, senior, wearing a lock and key as a necklace at her place of work, a daycare.  Photo via her Instagram, @abbyknightess.

Everyday Objects as Fashion: Safety Pins and Paperclips

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief March 23, 2020

Fashion is subjective, and entirely up to the person wearing it. Some Kempsville students have come up with more creative options in choosing their jewelry and dress, dipping into incorporating everyday...

Meme referencing AP US History.

Bringing the Class into the Quarantine

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant March 20, 2020

Since the announcement of school being canceled for the next two weeks, students have been forced to adapt to the abrupt change. With most of the assignments online, many have resorted to a self-taught...

“... I think that although [politicians] need to be supportive, they still need to maintain their own ideas and values and not change what they stood for simply for power or money or fame. It’s very important to remain true to what you represented although you didn’t win,” Arjola Mullaj, 19, said in regards to former candidates endorsing candidates still running in the race.

Representation in Politics: Students and the Presidential Race

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer March 18, 2020

For the Presidential campaign of 2020, a variety of politicians have expressed their passion and dedication for running to be the next President of the United States. However, many politicians have also...

“Handwashing and staying away from people who are sick or coughing will definitely help,” said Martha Ward, Kempsville’s nurse. “If anything, soap and water will do more than hand sanitizer.”

Staff Days and Attendance: Coronavirus Updates

Cate Benedict and Sydney Haulenbeek March 13, 2020

Read our previous story, “The Coronavirus: What it is and How it Impacts You,” for information on what the coronavirus is, where it came from, and how to keep yourself from keeping sick.    On...

Dori Quintana Torres honors AJ by wearing yellow.

BSU Honors AJ by Wearing Yellow

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant March 12, 2020

On March 10, students adorned in yellow flitted about Kempsville High School. Posts and messages encouraging students to wear the color with pride decorated Instagram feeds. Just three days prior, the...

American Musical and Dramatic Academy Accepts Kempsville Student

American Musical and Dramatic Academy Accepts Kempsville Student

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor March 10, 2020

People in the fine arts, whether it be acting, singing, or playing an instrument, often have to endure the word “no” when auditioning for roles and schools within their field. Whether it be that only...

Jenkins prepared a slideshow to introduce the different debate styles, as well as the positive impacts of joining a debate team.

Kempsville High School is Starting a Debate Team

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer March 9, 2020

English Teacher Charlotte Jenkins is rekindling the idea of a competitive debate team at Kempsville High School. The Debate Team will compete against other Virginia Beach Schools in different styles of...

The most recent newsletter, issued on February 28 by VBCPS, regarding the Coronavirus.

The Coronavirus: What it is and How it Impacts You

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer March 6, 2020

From Snapchat stories to worldwide news, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is nothing short of being known. Everybody should know of the causes, effects, symptoms, and treatments in order to stay safe throughout...

Via @kite.bracelets on Instagram.

K.I.T.E. Spreads Kindness One Bracelet at a Time

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant March 5, 2020

In an average high school, kindness can be hard to come by. However, the opposite is true for Kempsville High School thanks to a new student business: Kindness Initiative Taking Effect, or K.I.T.E. Students...

What You Need to Know About Voting on Super Tuesday

What You Need to Know About Voting on Super Tuesday

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief March 2, 2020

Tuesday, March 3, is Super Tuesday, and Virginia’s Democratic presidential primary voting day. Students who will be 18 in time for the general election in November and who registered to vote in the primaries...

Design created by Janelle Camba.

Battle of the Streaming Services: Netflix vs Disney+

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant February 28, 2020

In November of 2019, Disney+ made its debut, raking in over 10 million subscribers on the first day. The entertainment giant’s success continues today as it accrued 28.6 million subscribers in the first...

 “I think this gives a voice to the students who want to represent their school without being a prom queen. I want everyone in Kempsville to feel like they are welcomed into our competition,” said Bridgham.

Fighting Blood Cancers One Donation at a Time: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student of the Year

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

Students at Kempsville High School may have noticed the event described on the morning announcements for each homeroom class. The homeroom that raises the most money for blood cancer research will receive...

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