Kang Yao: Success is His Priority
Nia Johnson, Reporter & Life Editor
March 29, 2013
Kang Yao, an 18 year old teenager here at KIPP King, is working his way through high school as he willingly undertakes the challenge of balancing school life and social life. The clock is ticking and college is right around the corner, but Kang believes that so long as he works hard, anything is attainable. Kang... Read more »
Cayla Andrews: The Friendliest Nerd You’ll Ever Meet
Ilian Meza, Assistant Editor in Chief
March 29, 2013
Few people in the senior class are as liked or as well known as Cayla Andrews, a fan of great literature, altruism, and arguably the most well-loved cartoon character in history: Spongebob. Cayla, recently voted friendliest by members of her class*, is always warm towards other people. Those closest... Read more »
How to Bake Cookies REALLY Well
Zachary Baxter, Reporter & Copy Editor
March 26, 2013
When you bake cookies you have to bake them well. Ideally, they should turn out slightly crispy round the edges yet gooey-chocolatey in the center. So good. Here are some quick tips to elevate your cookie baking to the next level, fella. Now, if you want softer cookies, because you like them really... Read more »
A Head-Turning Article
Abayomi Taylor, Reporter
March 21, 2013
All birds have the ability to turn their heads amazing amounts, but owls are probably the most famous for their throat-throttling twist. Their ability to turn their heads completely around, without cutting off circulation to their brain, is one of the most perplexing questions for anyone even remotely... Read more »
Rest in Peace Assassin’s Creed, You Deserve It
Abayomi Taylor, Reporter
March 21, 2013
PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or hand held: Assassin’s Creed has always been the way to go. It has captivated and cultivated an almost secret population of gamers with an artful story and brutal kill animations. Ubisoft has found a diamond in Assassin’s Creed 3. But like most diamonds, it needs some polishing... Read more »
KIPP King Collegiate Talent Show
March 21, 2013
Ready for a night of entertainment? Well then get ready because the 6th Annual KIPP King Collegiate Talent Show is happening soon! It is being held this Friday, March 22 in the Jason Singer Pavilion (King’s gym/cafeteria). It’ll last from 6pm to 9:30pm and will feature acts ranging from Semaj singing... Read more »
College: A Financial Reality?
Sierra Burris, Reporter & Lion Showcase Editor
March 20, 2013
While getting into their dream school is undeniably challenging enough,thousands of students across the country face an additional, arguably more confusing task at hand: financing their college education with limited resources, support and information. In fact, over half of families cannot afford college.... Read more »
Graduation To-Do List
Shayne Floyd, Reporter
March 20, 2013
As seniors prepare themselves for graduation, there are many processes that they must go through. There are applications, cap and gown payments, and so much more before seniors will step onto the podium and get their diplomas. We seniors have been making to-do lists in College Connection since the beginning... Read more »
I need my “Mama”!
Breanna Francolino, Reporter & News Editor
March 20, 2013
People are roaring about the release of the hair raising Spanish-Canadian horror Mama. Co-written and directed by Andres Muschietti and presented by Guillermo Del Torro, Jessica Chastain stars in Mama, the horrifying teeth clencher that began showing in theatres January. “I will never be able to use... Read more »
Chocolate Madness
Breanna Francolino, Reporter & News Editor
March 20, 2013
“No, I can’t eat chocolate! I’ll get fat!” Like many other popular phrases, the idea that “eating chocolate is bad for you” and “chocolate will make you fat” are indeed rumors. Before you use every last ounce of your strength to resist that cocoa-heavenly goodness, you might want to consider... Read more »
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