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Make KHS great again!

Make KHS great again!

Desmond O’Connor, opinions writer January 15, 2025

The first 100 days of a president’s time in office can make or break the rest of the term. FDR’s first two thousand four hundred hours was marked with 76 laws passed through congress, including nine...

Mark Boyko standing in front of KSD sign at a board meeting.

From the school board to the state house: Mark Boykos path to victory in district 90

Will Schwalb, news writer January 14, 2025

In the aftermath of the United States 2024 Election, the Democrats emerged with few victories. President-elect Donald Trump took command of the presidency, while the Republican party won the U.S. Senate...

A series of pro-choice and pro-life signs in Missouri before the passage of Amendment 3.

Round two: reproductive rights versus Missouri

Mackenzie Harris, news writer January 14, 2025

The name “Joe” is used to protect the identity of a pro-life source.  “Stop sex trafficking! Vote NO on Amendment 3,” “YES on 3, end Missouri's abortion ban,” “Vote NO on 3 protect girls,...

The timeline of restrictions placed on KHS publications this year.

Walking the tightrope: KSD limits KHS Publication’s surveys

Mia Intagliata, editor-in-chief January 14, 2025

Eighteen months ago, controversy struck Pioneer yearbook when a group of concerned parents from the Kirkwood community went after high school journalists for publishing controversial pages discussing casual...

A photo of the WiFi connection error on Felix Dickinson's, junior, laptop.

Lagging behind

Kiley Huang, web design editor December 19, 2024

Piles of study guides, multiple open tabs and three or four energy drinks are commonplace at a KHS student’s desks in the first few weeks of December. As the approaching winter break glitters moments...

Dr. Ken Roumpos, the new district superintendent.

BOE introduces new superintendent, discusses five-year maintenance plan and racial diversity

Reese Groh, entertainment writer December 17, 2024

The KSD Board of Education introduced the new district superintendent and discussed its five-year maintenance plan and racial diversity in the district at its meeting, Dec. 16. Dr. Ken Roumpos was revealed...

Eight years later: KHS wins districts

Eight years later: KHS wins districts

Jenna Tarroum, Jake Goble, and Finn LeGrand November 19, 2024

  The buzzer goes off and the stadium is stunned for only a second from the shocking victory that just took place. Then chaos erupts, football players jump in the air thrilled, the KHS student...

A guide to the reality of Project 2025 for dummies.

Project 2025 for dummies

Sophia Webb, editor-in-chief October 30, 2024

Project 2025. A proposed presidential transition project overseen by the Heritage Foundation, a non-profit research institute focused on promoting conservative public policies. Chances are you’ve heard...

America’s impact on foreign conflicts

America’s impact on foreign conflicts

Mackenzie Harris, news writer October 30, 2024

Chest pain versus a heart attack. A rear ending versus a car crash. The sniffles versus mono. The words people use are very influential to how a topic will be perceived. Many refer to Israel versus Palestine...

A ballot box with red and blue stars shooting out of it.

Candidate candids

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer October 30, 2024

The 2024 presidential election includes candidates who hope to become president within the span of just a few months, and it’s crucial to know the background of presidential candidates before you vote,...

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