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Aerospace studies take flight
Aerospace studies take flight
Madeleine Roe, Staff reporter • April 30, 2026
Bishop Kenny NJROTC will offer a new dual enrollment course in partnership with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

The class, taught by Commander
Senior Year Countdown Begins for c/o 2027
Senior Year Countdown Begins for c/o 2027
Maddie Thompson, Staff reporter • April 24, 2026
At the junior assembly on April 22, important information for senior year was discussed.

All rising seniors must sign
Take a Chance on the Dance
Take a Chance on the Dance
Jillian Fadil, Staff reporter • April 16, 2026
Bishop Kenny High School hosted prom for juniors and seniors, and it was held near the entrance of the Jacksonville Zoo or
An Adventure Comes to an end
An Adventure Comes to an end
Margaux Schuh, Staff reporter • March 30, 2026
After 30 years of operation, Adventure Landing has officially closed. It operated from May
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Power of the Pages
Power of the Pages
Ava Trunell-Laputka, Staff reporter • March 30, 2026

While some students find it easy to get lost in the pages of a book, others may find reading to be a daunting task. Many teachers claim that reading outside...

A teenager poses for a photo while holding a smartphone in front of a Meta logo in this illustration taken September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Meta Movement 
Margaux Schuh and Ava Trunell-Laputka January 27, 2026

Meta AI Glasses by Ray-Ban make it easier than ever to cheat during a test, and that is starting to alarm schools like Bishop Kenny. The glasses...

Sheridan Delegal showcases her dress from C&D pageantry, dressed by Cathy.
Q&A with the Queen
Kate Reichard, Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2025

On Nov. 8, senior Sheridan Delegal was crowned Miss Senior High. Although Delegal has represented Bishop Kenny in pageantry since March 2025,...

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Chasing Odds
Savina Shmoee, Staff reporter • November 7, 2025

In a room full of lit phone screens, teens aren’t playing games; they’re betting on them. One in four young adults, many before turning...

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The image of two brains. One scrambled and one perfect.
Is it Really My Phone?
Faith Cabrey, Photography Editor • April 27, 2026

Teen mental health has become one of the most talked about issues among students, parents and educators in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease...

A keychain from Riverside Arts Market hangs from a student’s keys.
Resale revival
Gianna Coyle, Social Media Manager • April 21, 2026

Would you rather spend $300 on a dress, or only $50 for the exact same dress? I hope that wasn’t a hard question to answer. There’s...

Securing the job
Securing the job
Megan Matthews, Promotional Manager • March 11, 2026

Finding a first job as a high schooler can be challenging. It requires patience and determination to search for a position that aligns with you,...

A shift in interest
A shift in interest
Lily Hale, Staff reporter • February 27, 2026

In college prep schools, the reminder of preparing students for their future studies is a continuous, never-ending shadow. Questions ranging...

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Power of the Pages
Power of the Pages
Is reading outside of the classroom beneficial for students?
Ava Trunell-Laputka, Staff reporter • March 30, 2026

 

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