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As athletics seasons end, so does the sports careers of many high school athletes.

Division done

Kinley Bokermann, editor-in-chief December 7, 2022

That’s it. No more 8 a.m. summer workouts. No more Hudl film sessions. No more religiously checking STLToday stats. No more practices. No more broken fingers or trips to the trainer. No more out-of-town...

KSD Now is a nutrition program that provides supplemental food to families on the weekends.

Charity Issue: Hometown hunger

Alli Luth, opinions editor December 5, 2022

A mystery meatloaf, questionable potato fries and a jiggly blob of what may or may not be Jell-O. This is the infamous “school lunch” depicted in every high school movie, and the back end of many cafeteria...

Chris worked a full-time job on top of being a college student at Harris-Stowe State University. He was making a left turn at an intersection when a drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into the driver’s side of his vehicle.

Charity Issue: Never an accident

Lila Shepard, managing editor December 2, 2022

“Is my baby okay?” Patsy Pate asked the paramedics.  On Jan. 5, 2009, her youngest child of eight children, Chris, kissed her goodbye and said he would be right back after checking out a “new...

Sweet Celebrations is a non-profit organization that provides personalized parties to children experiencing homelessness.

Charity Issue: Bringing the life to the party

Sim Khanuja, editor-in-chief November 30, 2022

The room is lined with gleaming decorations, a specialized banner etched with the words “Happy Birthday” strung high. Juice boxes are scattered across the table, prizes sitting in the corner ready...

Equine Assisted Therapy is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide horsemanship experiences to people with mental, physical and psychological challenges in order to enhance the quality and productivity of their lives.

Charity Issue: Healing through horses

Kylie Madden, features + in-depth editor November 28, 2022

Some people get therapy from a counselor or physical therapist. But at Equine Assisted Therapy, people find their comfort through horses. Founded in 2004, Equine Assisted Therapy is a non-profit organization...

TKC asked the senior football players their thoughts on Turkey Day. This is what they said.

Turkey Day: Senior football quotes

Owen Backer, sports writer November 27, 2022

TKC asked seniors on the Varsity football team questions including What does Turkey Day mean to you? and  Why do you think the Turkey Day game is important? The Turkey Day game is an annual football...

On Thursday, Nov. 24, the Kirkwood Pioneers look to cap off their season with their ninth straight win against the Webster Groves Statesmen at Moss Field.

Turkey Day: It’s all about the bell

Kinley Bokermann, editor-in-chief November 23, 2022

With 124 years of tradition and one of the fiercest high school football rivalries on the line, the communities of Kirkwood and Webster await to see where the Frisco Bell will make its home for next year...

Addiction Is Real is breaking the silence of teenagers by educating parents on the power of communication.

Charity Issue: Stop the silence

Anna Kaiser, entertainment writer November 23, 2022

Addicted to heroin and pregnant with her first child, Heidi Bartels was in labor and stuck on what she should do next. When she gave birth, her son was diagnosed with a drug addiction and she lost custody...

The rosters for KHS winter sports for the 22-23 season have been released.

2022-23 winter sport rosters

Anna Newland, sports editor November 21, 2022

KHS winter sports seasons have begun. Here are each sports rosters for the 2022-23 school year. To learn more, go to KHS pioneer athletics homepage for more information.

A realistic representation of the Turkey Day game this year. We asked people what are the reasons Kirkwood will beat Webster.

Top 10 reasons why KHS will beat Webster

Nicholas Copeland and Brennan Rea November 21, 2022

*This piece is entirely satirical.   10. Imagine not having turf 9. Nine touchdowns scored all year, Deion Brown had seven in one game 8. Congrats, you guys have had one win in three...

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