Coming out in high school
Adlai E. Stevenson once said, “My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.” For Tom Gaither-Ganim, educational support counselor, this quote sums up the experience for some students who come out during high school.
Mystery religion raises questions on practices
Tom Cruise has praised it, South Park has parodied it and now the self-proclaimed "world's fastest growing religion" is being explored by some KHS students.
Taking charge of the courtroom a trial at a time
“Wussy sport. Wussy sport.” Each member of Mock Trial chanted these words, before every court case. The tradition started when the former mock trial coach and at the time, head football coach called Mock Trial a “wussy sport,” clearly not understanding the passion and determination of club members.
News
Senior protests sanctions put on Eritreawritten by Amber Taylor
She’s passionate, and she felt wronged. So she crammed into a van with 15 other people and traveled to Washington D.C. She held flags. She marched. She rallied. And, along with 20,000... Read more »
March 11, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under National/World, News
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Opinions
NHD: Bundles of fun for you and mewritten by Johnny Frohlichstein
History nerds, geeks and dorks assemble. It’s time, at long last, for National History Day projects. I know what you’re thinking. I see the malevolent thoughts behind those smiles.... Read more »
March 12, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Columns, Opinion
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Features
Passion expressed through practicewritten by Joe Weber
“You haven’t been practicing this.” In a crowded room full of strings and bows Patrick Jackson, Kirkwood symphonic orchestra director, focuses on the violin player in the back... Read more »
March 12, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Features
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Sports
Irvin returns to be head coach of football programwritten by Robert Conroy
A two-time Missouri state finalist will take over as football coach following the retirement of Larry Frost. Matt Irvin’s first four years of teaching as well as coaching were spent... Read more »
March 12, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
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- District Previews February 19, 2010
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