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Tyler Sharp swimming freestyle at state. Photo courtesy of Sonya Lang.

Swimming to state

Tim McWay, features writer February 4, 2025

State qualifier, Tyler Sharp, senior, stepped up on the diving block. He's set in position waiting for the buzzer. Beep. Every swimmer pushes their bodies off the block as hard as they can. Every minute...

Zeke Mueller wrestling lindbergh

Why wrestling?

Tim McWay, features writer February 4, 2025

Down on the mat with his WGHS opponent in full control, Matteo Whiteaker, freshman, knee slides out, recentering himself up in a neutral position. He continues to set up, faking to each side until he takes...

Gambling has become a norm among students as a way to have fun and make cash.

In-Depth: Why not double it?

Nicholas Copeland, editor-in-chief January 14, 2025

*the names Guido and Axel are used to protect the identities of the real KHS students For most jobs or money making gigs, you take the position knowing how much you will make. You work in exchange for...

Emma Appel, senior, is an athlete at KHS.

Practice, practice, practice

Maren Statzel, opinions staffer January 9, 2025

She watches as boatloads of schoolwork begin building piles and putting pressure on students more and more every week. The school day may be over but there is no time to rest, as the fall athletics season...

Nathan Schedit, senior, leads the pre-game meeting on the field.

CBC who?

Tim McWay, features writer January 2, 2025

CBC’s quarterback throws the last play of the game to his running back. Everyone holds their breath as the pass flies over the receiver for an incompletion. Students start to flood the field full of...

Seniors Calpurnia Durnin and Katie Klein pose back to back.

Chasing victory

Riley Devers, entertainment writer December 26, 2024

Her legs are numb as she sprints through the final stretch of the course. Four years of pain, sweat and determination have led to this moment. Breaking her personal record by running the Gans Creek course...

Clare Phillip shooting a basketball in girls basketball tryouts.

Hooping into this season

Vivian Weitzel, entertainment writer December 20, 2024

As this year comes to an end, a new season begins. Winter sports such as basketball, hockey and swimming are beginning for a lot of students. Sophomores Clare Phillip and Addison Redmon said they are both...

Margaret McPheeters getting ready to serve

Girls racquetball kicks off

Tim McWay, Features writer December 19, 2024

Rebecca Christopher, sophomore, plays her heart out fighting for each point. Christopher battled for the second seed on the KHS girls team, but still wants more. Christopher said she is having to...

Sports gambling is one of the many topics on the Missouri ballot this year.

Yes (-100) or no (+100)

Nicholas Copeland, editor-in-chief October 30, 2024

FanDuel. DraftKings. BetMGM. Parlays. Player Props. Over Unders. Moneylines. Legal in all but 12 states, including Missouri. However, this election season could change that. A new amendment has been proposed...

Pre-Meet Cheer boys swim and dive - Photo courtesy of David Miller

One last race

Tim McWay, Features Writer October 28, 2024

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