Burning out the habit
Jamie Kennedy
February 1, 2012
A handful of student smokers approached Gina Woodard in 2010 looking for ways to quit. Being a health and gym teacher, Woodard agreed to organize a group where students could learn more about the risks of smoking and gain tools to help them quit. Through the organization Smoking Cessation, Woodard brought... Read more »
This spinner has more than the magic touch
By Anna Edwards
February 1, 2012
Black Nike sweatpants, a black shirt with red capital lettering screaming, “BALL IS LIFE” with AND1 Streetball shoes on. A 6-foot-6-inch junior weaves through the halls spinning a basketball around and around on his fingers. Frankie LeBeau is a magician whose tricks revolve on a single basketball. LeBeau,... Read more »
The KHS Twitter account movement
By Johnny Frohlichstein
January 20, 2012
Here’s some of the highlight tweets from three Kirkwood-related Twitter accounts: KHSBros, KHSgirlproblems and welcometokirkwood. [View the story "The KHS Twitter movement" on Storify] 3 Read More →
Grab a bite, without the extra calories
by Kelly Weber
January 18, 2012
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Private school student comes to KHS
Kyle Rieger
January 10, 2012
Kenny Klostermeyer, junior, ditched the private school polo for a KHS sweatshirt this semester. Although Klostermeyer has switched schools before, he has attended private schools until this year. “I have been to three high schools: Desmet, Vianney and now Kirkwood,” Klostermeyer said. “I made... Read more »
‘Labels are for things, not people’
By Jamie Kennedy
January 1, 2012
Her dark jeans, Slip-Knot t-shirt, brightly beaded bracelets and dread-extensions stand out in the halls. The whispers and judging stares are obvious, but she isn’t willing to change for anyone. Ashley Nicholas, freshman, is used to the comments and looks she receives on a regular basis. They come... Read more »
O’Connell pays her way to camp
By Amanda Pollmann
December 19, 2011
Kieran O’Connell, freshman, started her bracelet business when her parents told her she had to pay for half of her admission fee for Camp Foley, a $2000 summer camp. “One-thousand dollars is pretty expensive, especially if it’s only half, but we always say it’s totally worth it,” O’Connell... Read more »
St. Louis movie theater reviews
By Jane Manwarring
December 16, 2011
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It’s the end of the world: or is it?
by Alex Jones
December 14, 2011
If the rumors are true, this year could be the very last opportunity for the frantic winter holiday shopping rush. The prophetic end-of-the-world predictions implied by the Mayan Calendar leave people around the world anxiously wondering if their life on earth will be cut short Dec. 21, 2012. According... Read more »
How to make a gingerbread house
by Anna Edwards
December 14, 2011
1. Buy a box of gingerbread mix from a grocery store and follow the instructions, making sure the bread is flat and strong enough to be able to hold up all the candy. Graham crackers or cardboard work also. If using, skip to step 4. 2. Maximum thickness of the dough should be about ⅜ inches. For houses... Read more »
