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KHS graduate debuts first music video

Eli Cost, features writer January 16, 2013

Malena Smith had thought through nearly everything: what it would be like to be a musician, to put out an album, to win a Grammy. But she had not considered the implications of making a music video. "When...

7. Jay-Z - Multiple projects Jay-Z doesnt have to drop another solo album. He could go into early retirement, focus on his new daughter, his wife, and the recently relocated Brooklyn Nets (he played a significant role in the teams rebranding). After all, he just finished a massively successful international tour for Watch The Throne, which must have been exhausting. But if we had to take guess, chances are a new solo record is just around the corner. It has been more than three years since Jays last one-man show The Blueprint 3 (not counting last years Live In Brooklyn), a trilogy-capper which brought us one of Hovs greatest tracks ever (the Alicia Keys-assisted Empire State of Mind). Producer Pharrell Williams has hinted at an upcoming collaboration, and rumors have begun to arise that in addition to completing the sequel to Watch The Throne with Kanye West, Beyoncés husband will treat his fans even more this year. If such rumors are to be believed, it may be time for the hip-hop world to prepare for the return of the King.

The 10 most anticipated hip-hop albums of 2013

Eli Cost, features writer January 14, 2013

Honorable mentions for Frank Oceans Bad Religion, Kendrick Lamars The Art of Peer Pressure, Mumford & Sons Below My Feet and Imagine Dragons Its Time

The five best songs of 2012

Eli Cost, features writer December 20, 2012

  DISCLAIMER: These choices are no doubt controversial. Many thousands of songs were released this year, and narrowing them to just five was no easy task. If you feel something was wrongfully left...

Denzel vs. Morgan: a cinematic standoff

Denzel vs. Morgan: a cinematic standoff

Eli Cost, features writer December 18, 2012

It’s that time of year, everyone. Not get-trampled-over-a-discounted-flat-screen time. Not even answer-awkward-questions-from-relatives-about-who-you’re-dating time. No, it’s the time of year when...

Storify: Malena Smiths new album Commencement

Storify: Malena Smith’s new album Commencement

Emilee Madlinger, web copy editor December 12, 2012

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Kirkwood Championship Crossword Puzzle

Kirkwood Championship Crossword Puzzle

Kelsey Landrum, photographer December 11, 2012

Try to find the sport that relates to the year of championship. If coed sport, write g (girls) or b (boy) before the sport. Kirkwood Athletics crossword puzzle game » make crossword

KHS teacher crossword puzzle

KHS teacher crossword puzzle

Rachel Trout, entertainment editor December 10, 2012

Use these hints to fill in the puzzle with the correct KHS teacher. KHS teacher crossword puzzle game » make crossword

Holiday word search

Holiday word search

Rachel Trout, entertainment editor December 6, 2012

Click at beginning or end of word, scroll across to complete the word, click again to submit. Enjoy!Make Your Own Word Search

Black Friday shoppers flock to stores in hopes of finding the best deals.

Tis’ the Season: 5 Tips for Surviving Black Friday

Ellen Heaghney, indepth writer November 14, 2012

Christmas wreaths hang in downtown Kirkwood, tree lots will begin appearing before we know it, and everywhere the air is filled with the jolly spirit of consumerism. Ah yes, the holidays are upon us once...

“good kid, m.A.A.d city” by Kendrick Lamar is a must listen

Woody Kipp November 9, 2012

Often compared to the legendary hip-hop artist Tupac, Kendrick Lamar had a lot to live up to on his second studio album. The pressure has been on him since he emerged in late 2009 but the Compton rapper...

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