Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Unity under uniforms

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...

Theres no place like homeroom

There’s no place like homeroom

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...

Year of the dragon

Year of the dragon

January 24, 2012

PDA: Public Displays of Annoyance

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...

Oreo: Its just a cookie

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...

Access denied

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...

Speak now or forever hold your pee

Speak now or forever hold your pee

November 16, 2011

In many classrooms at KHS, the same question is asked every day by students. Although some teachers find the question unnecessary, many still ask. In a 37-11 vote, The Kirkwood Call decided that needing...

Friends of the feathered

Friends of the feathered

Jane Manwarring, copy editor November 16, 2011

Not everyone has something to be thankful for this upcoming autumn holiday. I can already hear what some are thinking: everyone has something to give thanks. But that’s not true. A hint: it just might...

Long live the turkey slayer

Long live the turkey slayer

By Kyle Rieger November 16, 2011

It’s common knowledge that when the pilgrims befriended Squanto and his tribesman, they ate tofu at the first Thanksgiving, right? Wrong. Although there is debate over whether turkey was available to...

300 Words: Mutt marketing is a ruff concept

300 Words: Mutt marketing is a ruff concept

by Antonia Akrap November 16, 2011

While more students own a pooch than a pair of Sperry Top Siders, creating a commercial for the loyal pets may be taking puppy adoration to the extreme. Purina Pet Food aired a commercial in Austria...

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