Celebrating the holidays in a different way
December 16, 2009 • written by Emily Goyda
Filed under News
When Helen Stenger traveled thousands of miles from her hometown in Germany to Kirkwood, she left behind the people, customs and language she knew. So far, though, she has found at least one thing that translates the same way: the holiday traditions. “The Christmas tree, the presents under the tree–it... Read more »
Winter celebrations differ among religions
December 16, 2009
Filed under News
Behind the massive crowds and endless lines of Black Friday and Cyber Monday rests a season founded on family traditions. The Kirkwood Call, in honor of the current season, interviewed a Jewish student and a Christian student about their respective winter-holiday celebrations. JEWISH The Kirkwood Call... Read more »
Raising funds for Carnegie
December 16, 2009 • written by Bess Wilhelms
Filed under News
The KHS Keating Center will be filled with award-winning musicians from St. Louis Symphony Orchestra members to Julliard graduates Dec. 22 to raise money for the Symphonic orchestra trip to Carnegie Hall “We wanted to showcase current talent and graduatesfrom the musical world,” Patrick Jackson,... Read more »
In 500 Words or Less
December 16, 2009 • written by Jordan Berger, Abby MacDonald
Filed under Arts & Leisure, Features
Let’s be honest, seniors’ lives are stressful enough. And the movie In 500 Words or Less does little to relieve it. Already being swamped with the pressure of daunting college applications and homework overloads, last thing seniors need is a reminder of the impending deadlines that may determine... Read more »
Better out of the limelight
December 16, 2009 • written by Abby MacDonald
Filed under Columns, Opinion
There are two questions that are most commonly brought up at a party or as a way to break the ice. The first, ‘Which came first, the chicken or the egg?’ and the second, ‘Would you rather barely play on a varsity team, or be the star player on the lower level team?’ Both these questions bring... Read more »
Trombones, cellos, and a lasting rivalry
December 16, 2009 • written by Johnny Frohlichstein & Devan Coggan
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Since the dawn of time, a few rivalries have stood unresolved. Cubs or Cardinals? Webster or Kirkwood? Jacob or Edward? One question, however, rules them all: Which is better, band or orchestra? Two Call staffers, each a member of either KHS music program, dedicated themselves to defending their respective... Read more »
Trey Songz is just plain wrong
December 16, 2009 • written by Kevin Bedford
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Parental Advisory: This article contains explicit content. I wonder if that disclaimer actually works when the current state of sexuality in this country is like walking into a hormone-contaminated sauna: sticky, hot and slightly uncomfortable. I really didn’t realize how bad it was until I recently... Read more »
Friday night, as told by…
December 16, 2009 • written by Lauren Hummel, Pete Krusing, Sean McWay, Ryan Schuessler, Amber Taylor
Filed under Features, In Depth
Editors of The Kirkwood Call took on the task of exposing excessive student drinking. To do this, they explored the perspectives of law enforcement, parents and students by not only interviewing said people but also experiencing their typical Friday night. Editors rode along in a police car, spent time... Read more »
Scroll back to me; I’m begging you
December 16, 2009 • written by Maddy Ford
Filed under Columns, Opinion
I have been kept in the dark for approximately one year, four months, three days and five hours, but who’s counting? That’s about the amount of time I’ve been without the scrolling announcements, and the side effects have begun to show. Those symptoms include: constant confusion about what is... Read more »
Revolutionary superstitions
December 16, 2009 • written by Aubrey Beltran
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Eyes closed, rumblings of the train above reverberate in my chest, thoughts race with thousands of possibilities. In a split second the car passes under the bridge, the decision is final and the wish is made. A new sense of levity turns the corners of my mouth upward into a secret smile. I like this... Read more »
