The Treaty

Photo art for the song was created by Halsey, and released alongside the art for finally // beautiful stranger.

“SUGA’s Interlude” is a Masterpiece of the Young Adult Narrative

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief December 10, 2019

On Friday, December 6, Halsey released “finally // beautiful stranger” and “SUGA’s Interlude” prior to the release of her album, “Manic,” which is scheduled to come out on January 17.    “SUGA’s...

Dear Poppy design created by Sydney Haulenbeek.

Dear Playing Games

Poppy, Advice Columnist December 9, 2019

Dear Poppy,   I need girl help! She keeps playing with me and is hurting my feelings; what should I do?   — Playing Games   Dear Playing Games,    I’m going...

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Jenkins, Mounce Chosen for October Teacher of the Month Award

Jakelynn Credle, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

Two English teachers, Ms. Charlotte Jenkins and Ms. Katie Mounce, were chosen for Teacher of the Month by Kempsville students for the month of October, an award which was presented by the SCA on November...

Paul Rudd, playing the character Miles from Living with Yourself.

“Living with Yourself” is a Different Point of View

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer November 22, 2019

“Living with Yourself” is a comedy show that was released on Netflix on October 18, 2019. Going into the show, I had no clue what it was about and wanted to have a clean slate for my thoughts.   The...

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 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...

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...

Alaska Young, played by Kristine Froseth, in Hulus promotional poster for Looking for Alaska.

“Looking for Alaska” Speaks About Social Issues

Jakelynn Credle, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

Looking for Alaska” is a show produced by Hulu that was released on October 18, 2019. The eight-episode long season is filled with heartache, laughter, learning experiences, family values, and most importantly,...

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Dear Lacking Confidence

Poppy, Advice Columnist November 4, 2019

Dear Poppy, I’ve been struggling with poor self esteem and confidence. Everyone at home tells me how I actually AM pretty, and I DO have good grades, and people DO like me, but I can’t bring myself...

SCA Posts Pop-Up Mural to Promote School Spirit

SCA Posts Pop-Up Mural to Promote School Spirit

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer October 11, 2019

Melana Organt of the Student Cooperative Association (SCA) believes that many students attending Kempsville High School are in need of school pride. And so the question arises: how can students increase...

N’Kosi-Sanai Poole (left), Principal Melissa George (center), and Jada Jones (right) talk about school spirit and Monday Morning Meetings in the EBA space on October 3 during lunch.

Pizza with the Principal

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief October 9, 2019

On Thursday, October 3, Principal Melissa George tried a new strategy for getting student opinion: she invited students to have pizza with her and talk about Kempsville.    In the past, George...

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