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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...

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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...

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“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” Loses the Balance Between Drama and Romance

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant February 25, 2020

In the summer of 2018, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” was a smash hit among teens, prompting a sequel released February 12, 2020, and a third movie in the making. In the sequel, “To All the...

Poster promotes the Pasta for Pennies program.

Pasta for Pennies Raises Money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Series

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant February 10, 2020

For 23 years, Kim Manoso, marketing teacher and DECA sponsor, has organized the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser. Each year, students contribute donations that go toward the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society...

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“The Circle”: A Show For and About the Next Generation

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant February 4, 2020

Most high schoolers start the day in the same way: on social media. We spend hours combing through Tumblr posts and scrolling for miles on Instagram. In fact, it’s not uncommon to be told by adults that...

The Brock Environmental Center where the Environmental Studies Program will be hosted.

Environmental Studies Program Opens the Door for Sophomores

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant January 21, 2020

Students across Kempsville High School’s campus have heard about the environmental studies program over the announcements, but what is it, and how can others benefit from it? Simply put, the program...

Asia Tonia stands with her mentor, Ms. Beverly Baker.

Students Talk About Their Role Models for National Mentoring Month

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant January 17, 2020

Since 2002, National Mentoring Month has encouraged the mentoring of America’s youth. The Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR, and the Corporation for National and Community Service all have worked...

YouTube’s “Rewind 2019: For the Record” is Far from Record-Breaking

YouTube’s “Rewind 2019: For the Record” is Far from Record-Breaking

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant December 16, 2019

Beginning in 2010, YouTube has released a “rewind” of the year consisting of everyone’s favorite content creators and popular internet trends. In recent years, YouTube Rewind has received backlash...

Kempsville’s Scholastic Book Fair

Kempsville’s Scholastic Book Fair

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant December 10, 2019

During the week of December 2, Kempsville held its annual Scholastic Book Fair in the library. For the past two years, students have purchased their favorite novels from Scholastic Corporation to support...

Marina and her host mother in Washington D.C.

Different Country, New People: Marina’s New Way to Learn About Life

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant December 2, 2019

–    Kempsville High School is hosting six foreign exchange students during the 2019-2020 school year. This is a part of an on-going feature series on these students and their experiences.   Today,...

Kempsville Football Players Earn Scholarships After Win

Kempsville Football Players Earn Scholarships After Win

Janelle Camba, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

It’s no secret that the varsity football team’s recently won game brought new life to Kempsville High School. But the game also brought new opportunities for seniors Nicholas New and Raevon Gordon.   On...

ACT Allows Students to Improve Scores in Individual Sections

ACT Allows Students to Improve Scores in Individual Sections

Janelle Camba, Staff Writer November 7, 2019

On October 8, ACT revealed students will be able to retake single sections of the college admission test starting September 2020. This new option gives students the opportunity to improve on individual...

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