Best of 2022
Take a look at the Editorial Board’s selection for the best pieces of 2022.
2022 marked a time of challenge and turmoil, but also of advancement and inclusion. With more invasions from Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ukrainian war escalated and resulted in the deaths of 6,919 civilians, according to statista.com. In terms of progress, countries and corporations have positively impacted the environment by establishing more initiatives that combat the climate crisis. As the 116th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson also made history as the first Black woman to serve on the American Supreme Court. In 2022, the King Street Chronicle staff continued to provide the Sacred Heart Greenwich and digital community with reliable news and thought-provoking editorials. Last year, the newspaper accrued 97,273 page views and 33,235 new users. Please enjoy 17 of the best articles, videos, and podcasts from 2022, chosen by Ms. Larson and the 2022-2023 Editorial Board.
Most Viewed
Disney’s lack of diversity and use of racial stereotypes… a tale as old as time, by Madison Hart ’24.
Best Features – Tie
Dr. Andrade brings her scientific knowledge from Antarctica to King Street, by Olivia Caponiti ’23.
Mr. Michael F. Baber brings his “Cor Unum” philosophy to King Street, by Jacqueline Franco ’23.
Best News
Campus environmental initiatives are abuzz this winter, by Avery Kim ’24.
Best Opinions – Tie
Recognizing the inherent dignity of undocumented immigrants, by Ana López del Punta ’23.
Fans cheer with enthusiasm and cry out for justice at the World Cup, by Zara Black ’23.
Best Sports & Health
Female football fans create a community to inspire, by Zara Black ’23.
Best Arts & Entertainment
Pioneering female filmmakers forge paths to the future, by Jacqueline Franco ’23.
Best “Humans of Sacred Heart”
“Humans of the Sacred Heart” – Mr. Wilford Smyers, compiled by Ana Patricio ’24.
Best Art of the Week – Tie
Art of the Week – “Bento Love” – Elisa Taylor ’22, compiled by Ana López del Punta ’23.
Art of the Week – “God’s Grandeur” – Anne Cornell ’23, compiled by Avery Kim ’24.
Best Interview Outside of the Sacred Heart Community – Tie
NBC Journalists bring their stories to the Heart, by Ana López del Punta ’23.
Westchester County local Cameron Young achieves success on the PGA Tour, by Lindsay Benza ’23.
Best Featured Image – Tie
Disney’s lack of diversity and use of racial stereotypes… a tale as old as time, by Madison Hart ’24.
Network conference uses St. Madeleine Sophie’s vision as a lens to the past, present, and future, by Avery Kim ’24.
Best Video – Tie
Dear Seniors… Love, Your Advisors 2022, produced by Charlotte Burchetta ’22 and Camila Oliva ’24.
“Our Town” – Fall play preview 2022, produced by Avery Kim ’24.
Best Podcast
Students and faculty extol the advantages of bilingualism, produced by Camila Oliva ’24 and Ana Patricio ’24.
Featured Image by Caterina Pye ’23
After two years of writing and editing for the King Street Chronicle, Caterina is extremely excited to return for her final year as the Managing Editor,...
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