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The Kirkwood Call

Sounds of the summer

Mia Intagliata, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2024

Traditionally, the start of summer calls for higher temperatures, longer days and an abundant population of pesky mosquitoes. Still, the end of the school year does not just kickstart our vacations, it...

The summer of 2024 brought the unexpected comeback of pop stars.

Pop stars are back!

Sophia Webb, editor-in-chief September 11, 2024

Ah, summer. There’s a certain feeling that comes after the final bell of the school year rings, one that brings anticipation for what lies in the sunny months ahead. Maybe you and your family are looking...

If your backpack looks like this, stop suffering and use a locker!

For the freshies

Reese Groh, entertainment writer September 11, 2024

Class of 2028, it’s time for high school! Years of alarming stories, advice and anticipation have led up to this. As you’ve probably figured out by now, it won’t be like the dance-filled Disney Channel...

Here are the top five fashion fads for this summer.

Style of summer

Ava Tebo, web editor September 18, 2023

The sticky days of summer may have winded to an end, but the trends that have developed over those few months are far from over. From flowy fabrics to romantic rosettes, trends evolving to fit the warm...

This summer has been accompanied by the release of highly-anticipated blockbusters. As a result, I’ve spent my free time trying to get the best deals on tickets and score good seats at the cinema. Below are my (spoilery) reviews.

Summer on the big screen

Khadija Khan, Editor-in-chief September 18, 2023

Dr. Harrell is eager to become a part of the Kirkwood community.

In our Harrell era

Avery Haden, news writer August 30, 2023

With a warm smile and friendly fist bumps, Dr. Seth Harrell greets the students of Jackson High School (JHS) as they enter the halls and begin their day. He pops into classrooms, taking in his surroundings...

At some point in your first year at KHS, you may make eye contact with some junior you share an extracurricular with.

Dear freshmen

Alli Luth, social media editor August 30, 2023

* This piece is (mostly) satirical The class of 2027 has arrived at KHS, showing up en masse from minivans in the drop-off lane. At least one of you scrolled through TikTok for advice on your freshman...

Learn more about your KHS principals for the upcoming school year.

Getting to know your principals

Ian Reno, news editor August 25, 2022

Dr. Mike Havener - KHS principal 29 years at Kirkwood Dream Lunch: A quiet place to enjoy a meal Favorite Subject: Business Hobbies: Walking What person or event has shaped you the most? “My...

Over the summer, the US Supreme Court struck down on the historic Roe v. Wade court case reversing nearly half a century of precedent.

Roe v. Wade

Kinley Bokermann, Sim Khanuja, and Caroline Steidley August 24, 2022

A timeline of abortion in America: 1821: Connecticut passes the first law in the United States to restrict abortion. It prohibits the use of poison to cause a miscarriage after “quickening” (when...

This image describes the freshman welcome that happens on the first day of school.

Top five Kirkwood traditions

Nicholas Copeland, sports writer August 24, 2022

The first steps into KHS can be intimidating. From the swarms of people in the social studies hallway, the homework teachers pile on, to cramming for finals you should’ve studied for long before. However,...

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