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The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Audrey Blaine

Audrey Blaine, visual managing editor

she/they

Hobbies and Interests: Music (especially songwriting), painting, nature, spending time with loved ones, stalking people on Spotify and taking care of myself

Favorite Song: "The Story," by Conan Gray

Favorite Quote: "There is nothing more musical than a sunset" - Claude Debussy

All content by Audrey Blaine
Little by little, I’m starting to see my sensitivity as a vessel for empathy and love instead of labeling myself as weak.

Senior column: Audrey Blaine

April 13, 2022
A KHS senior boy’s pornography addiction began when he was in 6th grade.

[Photo] Addicted to porn

March 4, 2022
While teenage pornography addiction doesn’t create as much of a conversation as drug addiction does, according to USA Today, it affects 68% of minors.

[Photo] Addicted to porn

March 4, 2022
The 2022 NHL All-star game and skills competitions was held in Las Vegas.

[Photo] The best and worst moments from the 2022 NHL all-star game

February 15, 2022
Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day with a significant other or going solo, there’s no better time to cook up some yummy and romantic desserts.

Romantic recipes

February 14, 2022
As the NFL season comes to a close, see TKCs sports enthusiasts picks for the conference championship games and the Super Bowl.

[Photo] TKC’s 2022 NFL playoff picks

January 31, 2022
Trigger Warning: Pete Davidsons face is pictured.

[Photo] Call Ed: The world's most pressing issues

February 15, 2022
If youre on Rosss side, you dont deserve to find love.

[Photo] Were Ross and Rachel on a break?

February 15, 2022
Audrey Blaines, visual managing editor, take on their favorite comfort movie.

[Photo] Artists’ take #9: Favorite comfort movie

January 11, 2022
Its a date (with you), art by Audrey Blaine.

[Photo] Top five art visuals of 2021

December 30, 2021
In-depth: Controversial freedom - Nicholas Whittington

[Photo] Top five in-depth stories of 2021

December 29, 2021
TKC sat down with three different people: a high school senior, a gifted specialist and a college counselor.

[Photo] In-depth: Roundtable Q&A: standardized testing

January 7, 2022
What I’ve found is that something so small can sometimes put life into so much perspective.

Gratitude 365

November 24, 2021
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[Photo] Charity Issue: Helping Hands

December 1, 2021
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[Photo] Family #3

December 1, 2021
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[Photo] Family #2

December 1, 2021
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[Photo] Family #4

December 1, 2021
Turkey Week is the longest held tradition at KHS, but both freshmen and sophomores have yet to experience the true spirit of Turkey Day.

[Photo] Turkey Week schedule

November 17, 2021
Ever since his father introduced him to the sport at age 5, Poniewaz has stuck with his passion of basketball.

Court and classroom

November 1, 2021
The KSD BOE received comments from Kirkwood residents about education and literature in libraries and classrooms, as well as continued mask mandates at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 25.

BOE receives public comments, approves District Strategic Communication Plan

October 26, 2021
The map of Juddahs canoe route down the Yellowstone river.

[Photo] 600 miles down

October 12, 2021
These months weighed on me, but they also lifted a fog — now I’m starting to witness the world with more clarity.

Above – Audrey Blaine

May 17, 2021
The first step to garment making is creating a sketch. This is shown up above of what a sketch might look like.

[Photo] Fashion splash

May 9, 2021
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VoK collection: Students share experiences with eating disorders

March 26, 2021
Self-dates aren’t magic, and they take some getting used to. Maybe it helps to start small, whether that means catching the sunset for 15 minutes or even buying yourself some flowers.

It’s a date (with you)

March 2, 2021
Audrey Blaine depicts their views of the holiday.

[Photo] Artists’ take #4: Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2021
In this edition of TKCs H Squared sports podcast, Henry Chappell and Henry Joiner talk with Mr. Eden about their honest predictions for Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

[Photo] H Squared podcast: Super Bowl picks and the fix feat. Mr. Eden

February 7, 2021
While there is no published school board policy, KHS journalism is a First Amendment school by practice, allowing TKC writers to be the voice of Kirkwood students.

[Photo] In-depth: Controversial freedom

January 28, 2021
Most students in the US dont have full First Amendment or press freedom rights on campus.

[Photo] The road to students’ rights

February 8, 2021
Audrey Blaine, art editor, depicts their take on resolutions for 2021.

[Photo] Artists’ take #3: New Year’s Resolutions

January 25, 2021
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[Photo] Summer “Black Lives Matter” protests and current efforts

January 8, 2021
Zoe Knight, KHS senior, used the time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to create her own nonprofit. “Project WallFlower is a nonprofit organization that raises money to provide period products to students in need,” Zoe said.

[Photo] Creating Project WallFlower

December 4, 2020
Audrey Blaine’s, art editor, 2020.

[Photo] Artists’ take #2: 2020

December 8, 2020
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[Photo] Fighting for our boys

December 9, 2020
Audrey Blaines, art editor, self-portrait.

[Photo] Artists’ take #1: Self portrait

November 16, 2020
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[Photo] The forgotten stars of the Negro Leagues

October 27, 2020
We cover all of these NFL week six matchups on this pick six episode with Louis Dellorco.

[Photo] H Squared Podcast: Picks and the fix feat. Louis Dellorco

October 17, 2020
In this episode, we evaluate these three NFL matchups.

[Photo] H squared podcast: Picks and the fix feat. Tom Mueller

October 10, 2020
The President has had four years to prove himself, and seven months to prevent his people from dying. He has done neither, which is why TKC firmly endorses Joseph Biden Jr. for President of the United States this November. 

[Photo] Call Ed: Joe knows

October 22, 2020
Wyatt Byers, sophomore, responded to other Instagram story to stay politically active over the summer.

[Photo] Megan Roche and Siena Pack

October 2, 2020
Art depicts a BLM protester holding a sign, as many did when people flooded the streets calling for action this summer.

[Photo] Timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer

August 24, 2020
Though COVID-19 made many KHS spring traditions impossible, the graduation parade is one that will hopefully stay.

[Photo] Rating KHS traditions

August 24, 2020
One Direction may be reuniting soon.

[Photo] Is 1D heading back in one direction?

June 11, 2020
Now, while most people are suffering from the inconveniences of the stay-at-home order, Gadkari said she has much to worry about in addition to social distancing: her recently diagnosed immune disorder and job as an essential worker.

[Photo] VoK: Lauren Gadkari

June 11, 2020
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[Photo] Senior Column: Maddie Meyers

May 26, 2020
21-year-old singer-songwriter Conan Gray released his debut album Kid Krow March 20.

[Photo] Conan Gray takes flight with release of “Kid Krow”

May 5, 2020
Come together as a community and submit your COVID-19 stories to TKCs Voices of Kirkwood.

Editorial cartoon: We are in this together

April 30, 2020
Come together as a community and submit your COVID-19 stories to TKCs Voices of Kirkwood.

Voices of Kirkwood: COVID-19

April 30, 2020
Senior check out is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 on KHS campus.

[Photo] COVID-19: National, state and local news

April 27, 2020
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[Photo] How to stay sane in isolation

March 17, 2020
It seems like there are always trendy foods people claim to be the next best thing. Here is your guide to current fads that are worth a try.

[Photo] Trendy foods you should try

March 12, 2020
School work stacks up for many students around finals week.

[Photo] Call Ed: The case for finals

February 11, 2020
20 year-old Mikaela Straus, better known as King Princess, released her debut album Cheap Queen Oct. 25 2019.

[Photo] “Cheap Queen” review

December 10, 2019
Concussions were an issue that affected 15% of high school students in 2017.

[Photo] The Brain Issue: Long term impact

November 6, 2019
Lana Del Reys Norman _______ Rockwell Is much different from her past albums, from everything to sound and cover.

[Photo] Love, lust and drugs

October 17, 2019
TikTok is a social media app that people use to make funny short videos.

[Photo] What TikTok stereotype are you?

October 1, 2019
Intramurals are leagues that focus on the enjoyment and community of sports. These need to be implemented at KHS.

[Photo] Intramural inclusion

September 25, 2019
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April 30, 2019
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