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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

There are so many different kinds of love languages and even more combinations for relationships.

Quiz: What is your love language?

Emily Evans, opinions writer February 15, 2024

TKC interviewed students and staff around the school about where they find love.

Where does Kirkwood find love?

Luciana Cortright, news writer February 14, 2024

“When you can make others feel appreciated and [feel] better about themselves, I think that’s really important. When you can make someone feel special, seen, respected and that they’re in a space...

What once started as an innocent high school crush is now a marriage of 22 years.

Beating the stats

Caroline Steidley, editor-in-chief March 2, 2023

Susie Pierce strolls into typewriting class and picks a seat right next to Eric Gaal. He’s two years older than her, plays soccer and loves to steal her correction tape. What once started as an innocent...

The two of you have been fighting constantly and you’re considering breaking up. In the heat of the moment, one of you yells, “I think we should take a break.”

Pause — I think we need to take a break

Lila Shepard, managing editor February 16, 2023

*This is entirely satirical Your relationship has hit an extreme low. The two of you have been fighting constantly and you’re considering breaking up, even though you were convinced they might be...

A temporary break allows you to “press pause” on your relationship to figure out where to go next, without calling it off altogether.

Where Ross and Rachel went wrong

Lydia Drake, web editor February 14, 2023

You and your partner just got in a huge fight and you sense something is off. We’ve all been there. Sometimes the lows can get too low and all of a sudden your relationship feels stagnant and you’re...

According to the AARP Foundation, 26% of people without a significant other feel lonely on Valentine’s Day.

Breaking up with Valentine’s Day

Maddie Hickman, social media editor February 14, 2023

According to Healthline, Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is targeted towards couples. It’s filled with romantic dates, boxes of chocolate and saying “I love you.” According to the AARP Foundation,...

Dont have plans for Valentines Day? Keep reading and figure out what you should do based on the type of relationship youre in.

Your Valentine’s Day date based on your relationship

Sim Khanuja, editor-in-chief February 10, 2023

The “First Date” Couple  Nothing is more nerve-racking than a first date: sweaty hands, hair fiddling, shaky voice. I advise going to your nearest ice cream shop and grabbing a cone together. It’s...

Sure, you could be like every other basic couple and give each other a card or go out to dinner and call it a day.

The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift basket for your partner

Maddie Hickman, social media editor February 7, 2023

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Until you realize that you have no idea what to get your significant other. If you want to be creative, however, then you need to think...

I want someone to take me out on a date, or maybe even ask me out in person. I know this seems like a lot to ask, but it’s really not.

Oldie but a goodie

Jane Roy, opinions editor February 7, 2023

Dear Gen Z,  Each and every one of us wants to fall in love. We want our true love's kiss and a happy Disney movie ending. But let's be real; do you know a single person who has that? Relationships...

The 1996 version puts a modern spin on Shakespeare’s classic play, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.

If you need a good cry…

Elizabeth Niedringhaus, entertainment editor February 3, 2023

Sure, rom-coms are fun to watch, but they also rub in every aspect of the perfect relationship you don’t have. A devoted partner, open communication and trust. Even if you aren’t in a relationship,...

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