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The Kirkwood Call

Picture of student Mason Van Horn checking his watch in a KHS hallway taken on March 2, 2026.

Tardy. Tardy. TARDY

Zoe Lyons, features writer April 21, 2026

First hour: You wake up to your fifth alarm blaring in your face. You’ve snoozed all of the others, and now the one titled “BRO WAKE UP” screams from your phone. It’s 7:35, and class starts...

Older generations have advice and encouragement for young people.

Kids these days…

Elly Brehob, news writer March 27, 2026

Gen Xers or Millennials, people born in the ancient 1900s, may have told you a story of their teen years, or shared some life advice. Your elders have been through a lot, whether that be wacky styles,...

The annual senior spring break trip is in Mexico, and it's bound to be one to remember.

OMG, don’t drink the water!

Maren Statzel, news writer March 13, 2026

Don’t try to deny it, false spring surely fooled you. The warmer temperatures and sunnier days made it easy to start fantasizing about summer. But with spring break around the corner, dreams may soon...

Every year, award ceremonies are held for different kinds of entertainment.

Oscars, Emmys, Tonys or Grammys?

Elly Brehob, news writer March 9, 2026

The season of awards ceremonies for movies, TV shows, Broadway productions and music is upon us. Watching every ceremony can be time consuming and monotonous with lengthy speeches and continuous clapping,...

Several prominent artists have announced new albums and tours for 2026 after taking music-making breaks, leading to a year of artist comebacks.

2026 music comebacks

Brigid McNally, entertainment writer February 18, 2026

The music industry is in a constant cycle: new artists emerge, old ones lose relevance and some songs get popular overnight, only to be called overplayed a week later. But certain artists have the ability...

A collection of broken hearts from break ups caused by icks.

Which ick caused your breakup?

Riley Devers, entertainment editor February 12, 2026

Let’s be honest—most of the time, break ups are caused by genuine, heavy issues like narcissism or cheating. In these cases, it’s completely necessary and valid to break up with that person who was...

Valentine's Day consists of love and hearts, along with emotions and pain. The feelings are different for everyone, but music can unite.

Love songs that say it all

Olive Donaldson, news writer February 10, 2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love songs are topping the charts and setting the mood. Love is a universal feeling, but everyone’s experience is different. Music can bring these confusing and conflicting...

This February, you can look forward to celebrating Black History, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year and the 2026 Winter Olympics.

February crossword answers

Brigid McNally, entertainment writer February 10, 2026

Cupid (Across), Culture (Down) Roses Black Groundhog Day Galentine’s Hearts Chocolate Titanic Milan Horse Whitney Houston

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