Happy Lonely Heart’s Day
February 1, 2012
by Claire Salzman February is a hard month. The cloudy, gray skies hang heavy, and the 28 short days (29 this year) seem to weld together. The only break in this month’s monotony comes two weeks in, on the day set aside for love, happiness and other disgusting emotions of a similar na- ture:... Read more »
Paging Dr. Dodgeball?
By Kyle Rieger
February 1, 2012
You can’t get a doctorate in dodge ball, a profession in push ups or a job doing jumping jacks. High school’s purpose is to prepare students for their occupational lives, so P.E. doesn’t carry much purpose and should not be required for graduation. There are several successful people throughout... Read more »
Unity under uniforms
by Antonia Akrap
February 1, 2012
No one at KHS loves to get dressed up for school more than I do. I wake up two hours before school to pick out an outfit I deem decent for the day and style my hair and makeup. I know all that effort may seem unnecessary, but it’s my favorite part of the entire day. And yet, I desperately want KHS... Read more »
There’s no place like homeroom
By Jane Manwarring
February 1, 2012
As midnight Tuesday approaches, students are drowning in Honors Precalc problems and a 12-page AP World assignment. With fatigue already kicking in and still more to do, many will opt for a more reasonable choice: finish it in homeroom. Well-rested and assured their work will still get done, these students... Read more »
Editorial Cartoon: St. Louis Weather
By Suzanne Pocost
January 31, 2012
Year of the dragon
January 24, 2012
PDA: Public Displays of Annoyance
By Johnny Frohlichstein
December 15, 2011
We’ve all seen extraneous public displays of affection (PDA) throughout KHS. This is an inside look at the mindset of three perspectives directly involved during intense PDA: innocent bystanders, teachers and the couple itself. The uncomfortable student witness Oh, dear. Suzy Sweetheart and Cody Cuddlebuns... Read more »
Oreo: It’s just a cookie
Myles Artis
December 14, 2011
“Milk’s Favorite Cookie.” Oreos are one of my favorite desserts to eat after a hearty meal. The sweet, white cream sandwiched between two chocolate cookie pieces is my Achilles’ heel when it comes to dessert. It simply satisfies my sweet tooth. However, I have a problem with Oreos. Don’t get... Read more »
Access denied
December 14, 2011
The Light Speed blocking system for KHS has been in effect for several years, causing students distress and frustration when websites and images are blocked. The Kirkwood Call voted unanimously that this blocking system is too severe and should be changed for the good of the student body. You are sitting... Read more »
Editorial Cartoon: State championship officiating
By Paige Crowley
December 5, 2011