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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

A student stresses over standardized tests

The myths surrounding standardized testing

Avery Haden, news writer March 25, 2024

The rustle of papers and the tap tap tap of the pencils on desks are the only sounds on a Saturday morning at KHS. The students slump in their chairs as they methodically fill in the bubbles on their scantron,...

Your makeup can be more harmful than you would think.

What makes up your makeup

Caroline Darr, opinions writer March 25, 2024

Imagine using a shampoo that seems perfect in every way: it helps your hair feel perfectly clean, smells like spring and doesn’t cost you much. Years later, you find out that that very product contains...

A teenager walks past the police tape, unbothered.

Call Ed: The desensitization of gen Z

Mia Intagliata, opinions editor March 21, 2024

Within five minutes of watching Instagram reels, it is almost guaranteed you will see at least ten short clips of car crashes, shootings and other violent events (trust us, we checked). Here, a three car...

Kirkwoods historical society is the center of Downtown Kirkwood, and provides for the community.

Downtown dilemma

Moth Bricker, features writer March 14, 2024

The downtown of any city represents their American Dream, a district built with free markets, a bright community and natural parks, which showcase all a town has to offer. Downtown Kirkwood has been a...

Zoey from Zapped (right) and Sharpay from High School Musical (left).

Call Ed: Disney Channel Movies

Mia Intagliata, opinions editor March 14, 2024

Disney Channel Originals: the most iconic movies of our childhood, filled with a quirky protagonist, sassy mean girl, Justin Bieber inspired love interest and a random kid wearing a fedora. Despite our...

The biggest takeaway I got from the new “Mean Girls,” is that it was stuck in between worlds, being pulled back and forth from the sheer popularity and reputation of the original.

A cautionary fail

Kiley Huang, web design editor March 11, 2024

Classmates stare as she walks down the hall; her blonde hair swaying with a smirk on her face, designer purse on one manicured pink hand. Following quickly behind her, Karen and Gretchen form the trio...

Three of my top water bottle recommendations: The FreeSip, the Hydro Flask and the IceFlow.

Which water bottle is for you?

Caroline Darr, opinions write February 28, 2024

From the popular Stanley’s to the classic Nalgene and Takeya, to the nostalgic Hydro Flask and the hot new Owala, there are so many water bottle brands out there. But which one to pick? Here are my top...

Anna Larkin, senior, lets out a sigh of relief after crossing the finish line.

A girl’s guide to running

Caroline Darr, opinions writer February 28, 2024

The hardest part of running is getting started: tying your shoes and stepping onto the pavement. Once you do that, it’s worth it. To make your running experience a little easier, here are some tips that...

Many students use Chat GPT for school work and essays.

Call ED: Stop being lazy

TKC Staff February 18, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), an ethically grounded approach is emerging as a guiding principle, shaping the transformative impact of intelligent technologies. Ethical...

Most children have clear, smooth skin but still feel the need to corrupt it with products and harsh chemicals that only end up causing more harm.

10 Going on 20

Josie Mottl, web managing editor February 15, 2024

It's early February when I step into Sephora to restock my makeup, and as I wander the aisles, scanning the shelves for products for my mom and my teenage sister. I make my way towards the Drunk Elephant...

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