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Dear Heartbroken Holly

Poppy, Advice Columnist November 22, 2019

Dear Poppy,    Here's the tea: I recently got out of a relationship and my ex seemed to move on easily while I still cry myself to sleep every night. A few weeks after we broke up, they found...

“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a Memorable Performance

“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a Memorable Performance

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief November 21, 2019

“The Importance of Being Earnest” was a change for the KHS Drama Club; rather than the modern act of “subText” performed last year, or the well known “Little Women,” “The Importance of Being...

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...

Taekwondo Club Begins in Kempsville

Taekwondo Club Begins in Kempsville

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

The Taekwondo Club, which had its first meeting on November 12, teaches its members about the art and how to properly execute it. The club gets people physically involved by teaching them different moves...

The cast of Queer Eye in a promotional photo for the Japan season of their show.

“Queer Eye: We’re In Japan!” Presents New Perspectives

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

If you had the chance to have five men — each experienced in the fields of food, culture, fashion, design, and grooming — give your style, attitude, and home a makeover, would you take it? What if...

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Dear Funny One

Poppy, Advice Columnist November 14, 2019

Dear Poppy,   Ok, so I’m in this relationship with a female. We text and FaceTime all the time. I like her a lot...like a lot more than a lot. BUT we can’t ever hang out! I do a sport, so...

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Dear Motivation and Time Management

Poppy, Advice Column November 13, 2019

Dear Poppy,   How do I stay motivated during the school year? I am already struggling to keep up with all that is occurring in all of my classes. I do get stuck on YouTube. Sometimes I will...

Preston Lewis, Chess Club member, with his trophy from his win at the tournament at MacArthur Mall last year.

Kempsville’s Chess Club Attends Tournaments

Sydney Haulenbeek and Aman Hagwood November 13, 2019

The room is filled with at least 20 kids that ten minutes ago had been huddling in the upstairs 700 hallway making jokes, dropping Doritos, and passing around a YouTube video. Now, they’re mostly quiet...

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Dear Stressed with School

Poppy, Advice Columnist November 8, 2019

Dear Poppy, Right now, school is going good and all, but I think it's going to get stressful very soon. Any tips that you can give me?   — Stressed with School   Dear Stressed...

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Dear Confused and Struggling Guy

Poppy, Advice Columnist November 7, 2019

Dear Poppy,   My parents believe I'm not able to do anything besides college and be an accountant. I want to join the military, but my parents keep refusing to let me go after high school. I...

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...

New Start Time Recommendations Poses Problems for Extracurricular Activities

New Start Time Recommendations Poses Problems for Extracurricular Activities

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor November 6, 2019

In November of 2018, VBCPS recommended changing the start times for all students, mostly for the benefit of high schoolers who were not getting enough sleep. On Tuesday, October 8, Daniel Keever, senior...

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