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Lights, camera, runway

Lights, camera, runway

Olivia Rekittke, features writer February 15, 2015

Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. This statement, said by Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese-American artist, writer and poet, applies to almost every type of person except models. Amelia...

May sleep be with you

May sleep be with you

Anna Mullendore, features writer February 10, 2015

Important facts to keep in mind: During teenage years, biological sleep patterns shift, making it more natural for teens not to have the ability of falling asleep before 11:00 pm., according to the...

Battle of the bands

Battle of the bands

Daniel Stobbe, web staff February 10, 2015

Electronics have recently become a major contributor to exercise. With fitness bands, one can both track and improve their daily fitness. This infographic gives examples of different fitness bands and...

Body language: how much do you understand?

Body language: how much do you understand?

Max Shulklapper, news writer February 10, 2015

Body language is a key part of interacting with other people. This infographic explains body language as well as offering ways by which a person can improve their own.

Food outreach

Food outreach

Mimi Wright, in-depth editor December 20, 2014

She wears tennis shoes, jeans, a sweatshirt and baseball cap. She wears the cherry-red apron of a lead volunteer. Her laugh reveals genuine joy. A joy that is especially noticeable as Joelene Wentz begins...

Scheffing discusses the Lions Club of Kirkwood

David Reynolds, copy editor December 17, 2014

The Lions Club of Kirkwood was chartered Oct. 12, 1926 and has led numerous fundraisers and charity efforts to benefit the Kirkwood community. Scott Scheffing, president, has been involved with the organization...

Q&A with Mission Compassion

Q&A with Mission Compassion

Alexa Kannenberg, opinions editor December 17, 2014

Melly Wolfe, junior, founder of Mission Compassion: I was really frustrated with the concept that teens are inconsequential and can’t do anything, and we just sit around and eat. I’ve never believed...

The girls under the hijabs

Top features stories from 2014

TKC Staff December 17, 2014

1. The girls under the hijabs - Cece Hensley 2. Blair the extraordinaire - Jake Balmer 3. Deets from a dealer - Bradley Fargo 4. Still the same Kate - Emma McNail 5. Bringing new culture...

Greentree branches out

Greentree branches out

Jake Siegel, sports writer December 16, 2014

In spring 1977, 18-year-old Tom Ricks, KHS student, walked across the stage to receive his diploma, thinking one day he would be the head of the FBI. He had no idea at 55 he would be the lead pastor of...

Three foster children gathered inside looking out into the yard. One foster child held up her younger sister, who held out her arms like wings. The children at Angels’ Arms cannot have their faces featured in any publications as a way to preserve their privacy.

Angels’ Arms: Spread Your Wings

Anna Mullendore, features writer December 16, 2014

Blue lights were strung across the roof, and two blow-up characters stood in the yard. Multicolored bulbs lined the trees. I saw that the lower level of the house served as an office whereas, the upstairs...

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