The Kerronicle

Chambers’ Reaction: COVID-19 impact on Alief schools, and the decisions that followed

Superintendent HD Chambers took off his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose. He looked up at the camera and spoke; his voice wavering from merely mentioning teachers. "I just wish there was a mechanism that was clear and definitive," Chambers said, "in terms of recognizing and appreciating what teachers have been going through, and what they've been doing for kids." The abrupt change c…

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Elizabeth Lozano

Playing With Fire

2020 has been a year of many things, but perhaps the most unexpected was the dawn of a new age of activism. “What most…
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Coronavirus closes school

Flu and allergies are always a nuisance people expect, especially this time of year. With around 34 million cases and 56…
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VASE State

Kerr took a record number of art pieces to the regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event in February, and two artists — se…
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Where’s Your Costume?
Math Club starts year
Curbside pickup offered by library
School offers Wedneday on-campus option for hybrid learners
Choir members compete for All-State virtually
Alexander joins English Department staff
NTLB focuses on mentoring
Au sees election up close as poll worker
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Briefs

Math Club starts year

Kerr Math Club began its 2020 school year off to an exciting start as adaptations to the lockdown make the club more ope
Curbside pickup offered by library

Because of the recent coronavirus pandemic, the library is now offering a curbside pickup for students who wish to check
School offers Wedneday on-campus option for hybrid learners

With the recent hybrid schedule implementation at Kerr, it is no surprise that Alief has to make changes and compromises
Choir members compete for All-State virtually

With choir competitions going online, the choir directors and students found this fall’s All State competition to be a
Alexander joins English Department staff

During quarantine English II teacher Kristina Abshire moved away from Kerr, leaving her in-person position available for
NTLB focuses on mentoring

This October, the members of No Tigers Left Behind focused on having students mentor their underclassmen about participa

Features

The Virtual Challenge: A look into the pros and cons of online schooling

When Alief first announced Kerr was going virtual for the fall semester, a lot of people were shocked. Many students did
New Kerr Staff

Students are getting used to the new school year after what has been going on worldwide, and six new staff members are g
Getting The Virus: Family experience COVID-19 infection

A little cough escaped from senior Steven Phung as he worked on his school assignments. He held in a small sniffle and r
Beyond the Dream: Clothing business nearing reality

Daniel Vazquez scrolled through clothing websites online. Nothing seemed quite what he wanted. And the prices? Why were
Buzz Off, Climate Change: Global warming endangers honey bee population

Angie Andrews never expected her life would suddenly revolve around bees. It happened unexpectedly: her neighbor, a beek
10 Questions Arturo Miranda

Arturo Miranda, junior Why do you like Kerr? Because everyone knows each other and everyone is nice to each other we wor

In Focus

Locked On The Look: The relevancy of appearances in quarantine

Different fabrics brush against the searching fingertips while a careful gaze examines, stopping suddenly on an eye-catc
Photosynthesizers fight the effects of global warming

Every extreme natural disaster has led to an increasing concern about climate change. Many influencers call attention to
Kerr History

The bell rings and students go to advisory, talking about how one got caught smoking outside by the principal; but she l
The Fog of Depression

Depression can come in many shapes and forms, and has multiple symptoms. People often mistake this mood disorder for som
GPA or Sleep Today: Staying Up Late has Negative Effects on Students

Wake up early. Go to school. Do work. Come back home late after school. Stay up late to finish a PAK. Wake up after not
Engineering classes continue

Junior Engineer Student Kevin Murano connects the red and black electric wires to complete the circuit for his device in

Opinion

Let’s Unite: Earth Day contributions to fighting global warming

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The Need to Kneel

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Q&A with Jackson Mang

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Q&A with Ivy Wong

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Q&A with Kathleen Harrison

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Sports

A Mile Around Home: What it is like exercising from home

“I think a major part of being able to work out from home is that I can have my own schedule to follow and donR
Kickin’ it with Kim: Coach finds personal growth in Brazilian martial art

The fighter ducked a blow from his opponent, slipping under the other man’s outstretched fist. He quickly threw out hi
Kerr celebrates Astros’ World Series win

The Houston Astros made baseball history November 1 by winning the World Series. This was the first appearance in the ch
Gym visitation schedule changes

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A Game for the Ages

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Reviews

Sheeran shines in Divide

Ed Sheeran released Divide, on March 3, consisting of 16 songs including two tracks, “Shape of You” and “Castle on
Pixel XL: Google innovates best smartphone in 2016, including camera

The Google Pixel XL, one of Google’s first flagships, has the first operating system Nougat, which can perform tasks s
Finest MOBA, FPS Crossover: Overwatch Game Review

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