Welcome to the Titan Tribune — John F. Kennedy’s official student-run newspaper, advised by Mr. Tagami. Our goal is simple: to keep our community informed, inspired, and connected. Here, you’ll find information ranging from local school events to international happenings. Whether it’s highlighting a championship win, diving into important issues, or sharing stories that make you laugh, the Titan Tribune is here to be your voice. Jenny Li (12), our editor-in-chief, states, “I

Club Rush for the 2025-2026 school year occurred on Sep. 5-9, attracting many students to different clubs of their interest. Clubs are able to welcome new members while audiences get to watch different performing clubs dance and play music.  The week of Club Rush is the prime opportunity of clubs to get new members to sign up for their clubs. The amphitheater is decked with more than fifty clubs having their booths set up, ornate with posters of the club’s name in big letter

Maze Day started off the school year on Aug. 5-6, introducing a good quantity of new students to the Kennedy campus and welcoming back the upperclassmen. The people who are in charge of this welcoming event were excited to see new faces and meet old ones.  Seniors and juniors had a taste of Maze Day first, as they went on a Tuesday to get their schedules figured out, their lockers secured, and their photos taken. Photos at Maze Day are taken by Studio One, who primarily hand

After much anticipation, John F. Kennedy’s 2025 homecoming court was announced at TAK field during the corresponding football game on Sept. 19.  Miranda Van Loon (12) and Cameron Jackson (12) were elected to be Homecoming king and queen, respectively, standing out from other strong candidates. To get to this point, both were part of a group of 10 nominated by their class and then voted on by the entire student body on the Five-star app. For Van Loon, the experience felt sur

Halal is often seen on a food label, yet many lack the knowledge of what it means. Halal is an Arabic word meaning “permitted”, referring to the dietary restrictions that Muslims follow. Some restrictions include avoiding any kind of alcohol and pork, and only eating meat which is prepared in a certain way. For many Muslim students however, their options are limited to what they can eat in the cafeteria, including our school. To understand if John F Kennedy caters to its stu

Mosh pits, crowds of people, and ‘upbeat’ music has slowly made people lose track of what ‘dancing’ at a Homecoming Dance looks like. In comparison to previous generations, there is a decline in dancing at school dances.  Rowland Hall states, “In the past, before the internet, high numbers of people would attend school dances because connecting with friends in person was the only way to do so. Also, couples and slow dancing were emphasized in the past, whereas modern dances