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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Maya Kim

Maya Kim, web editor

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Hobbies and Interests: writing, baking, hanging out with friends, bullet journaling, watching movies

Favorite song: good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo

Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”

All content by Maya Kim
“Isn’t it surprising Maya likes that stuff?” That’s what my mom says when I tell people my favorite movie is “It,” and that I love watching true crime. If you know me and my anxious tendencies, this would be shocking.

Senior column: Maya Kim

May 4, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo attracted fans clothed in purple and lit up The Factory’s stage in Chesterfield for the 12th show in her “Sour” tour.

“Sour” concert review

April 22, 2022
The bubble tea drink can be found at various locations around St. Louis, but here are some of the top-tier boba spots. 

Kirkwood boba review

April 1, 2022
A KHS senior boy’s pornography addiction began when he was in 6th grade.

Addicted to porn

March 4, 2022
KSD superintendent David Ulrich addresses the BOE at their work session Jan. 10.

BOE discusses Encompass Resolution, Prop R and curricula Jan. 10

January 11, 2022
To some, 2021 may be remembered for the Capitol riots, the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available and life getting back to some normalcy. For me and the Asian community, 2021 will be remembered for the abundance of Asian representation both on screen and in the media.

Making history and headlines: Asian representation in 2021

January 6, 2022
The class of 2022 is made up of 458 seniors. Meet Lauren Hulsey, senior.

Q&A with Lauren Hulsey

November 3, 2021
Human Monsters is a podcast that dives into Kim and Finans passion for true crime and the cases that got them hooked.

Human Monsters podcast: episode 1

October 7, 2021
The past 14 months have consisted of five stages of grief. I didn’t go through these stages just once. I go through them everyday.

Control – Maya Kim

May 13, 2021
Art by Laurel Seidensticker. They have been playing soccer together since they were 4. Throughout their lives, they have helped each other both on and off the field.

Senior profile: Emma and Kamryn Ealey

May 4, 2021
From complications with attending school, to being unable to visit with friends and family, everyone has lost some aspect of what they perceive to be “normal.” As the pandemic begins to cool down after a long year, KHS students reflect over all that has happened. Art by Liv Timp.

Reflecting on one year of COVID-19

March 22, 2021
TKC wants to bring attention to historical and current issues of race often overlooked in Kirkwood schools and the community. In this in-depth, we highlight both problems and possible solutions of race-related issues to increase awareness of these topics. Art by Graesen Joyce

Recognizing race: unexplored issues in Kirkwood

March 3, 2021
Art by Graesen Joyce. In response to the vandalism on Jan. 6, 2021 involving racial slurs spray-painted onto three KSD schools, Black students have spoken out about their experiences with racism in Kirkwood. TKC interviewed Black students and teachers about their thoughts on the next steps they feel Kirkwood must take to address racial injustice, and how to stop it at its source.

In-Depth: The next step

March 1, 2021
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, at approximately 7:30 p.m., three KSD schools were vandalized with racial slurs. In this article, TKC highlights five Black students connected to Kirkwood, who explain their thoughts and feelings regarding the hate crime and their feelings on Kirkwood’s action following the situation. Art by Graesen Joyce

Black students’ perspectives on Jan. 6 hate crime

February 19, 2021
It has been seven months since the revival of the “Black Lives Matter” movement in late May. The momentum may have diminished, but the movement is not over.

Summer “Black Lives Matter” protests and current efforts

January 8, 2021
In the first two weeks of in-person learning, virtual and in-person teachers came across issues ranging from virtual students not getting the focus they need, to adjusting their lessons to the new schedule.

Teachers share their in-person teaching experiences

December 2, 2020
Art by Audrey Blaine

Aquaphor

November 13, 2020
Art By Audrey Blaine

Aveeno

November 13, 2020
Students sit behind dividers as a precaution to stop the spread of COVID-19 amidst the return to in-person learning.

VoK collection: Return to in-person learning

November 11, 2020
While sugar cookies are most often associated with the winter holidays, adding a fall spin on the cookie using pumpkin does not hurt.

Pumpkin sugar cookies

November 7, 2020
Everyone loves a spooky Halloween movie night. A big bowl of popcorn is a must-have, so why not spice it up a bit by adding some sweet caramel to the mix?

Homemade caramel popcorn

November 7, 2020
Have you ever come back from the apple orchard with a 5-pound bag full of apples and you had no idea how you were going to eat all of them? Next time you go apple picking, create a tasty treat with the fruit.

Caramel apple milkshake

November 7, 2020
The next time you find yourself trying to get warm after being out in the chilly weather, make yourself a cup of cranberry orange cider.

Cranberry orange cider

November 7, 2020
Your next fall activity will pair nicely with a yummy fall treat. Try out these different recipes to enhance the season.

Fall recipes

November 5, 2020
TikTok, once a lip-syncing app with the name Musical.ly, has seen shocking success during the three years it has been living on homescreens. This successful app is like no other, with an extremely flexible algorithm and a diverse variety of content creators. TikTok is seemingly winning the social media race.

TikTok: the snowflake of social media apps

October 27, 2020
From campaigning for a local representative to utilizing their social media platforms, TKC was able to highlight a few ways KHS students participated in politics. 

Political issue: How KHS students were politically active over the summer

October 19, 2020
Mason Heller said he wanted to educate Nipher students on current events in politics, as some people in his generation do not expose themselves to political sources with valuable information.

Mason Heller

October 2, 2020
Jake Johnson was among the many students who posted on their stories this past summer, claiming he wanted to make sure his followers weren’t getting any misinformation.

Jake Johnson

October 2, 2020
KHS students have actively voiced their conflicting opinions on social media regarding the cancellation of moderate to high contact sport competitions.

Xander Piskulic

September 21, 2020
Tommy said he had already decided against participating in cross country this season due to COVID-19 concerns.

Tommy Byrne

September 21, 2020
Xavier Austin said he attended the protest against Page’s decision, where he said he got to see many people passionate about the issue.

Xavier Austin

September 21, 2020
KHS students have actively voiced their conflicting opinions on social media regarding the cancellation of moderate to high contact sport competitions.

Students opinions on the cancellation of moderate to high contact sport competitions

September 21, 2020
March 13, 2020. This Friday wasn’t categorized by scares, screams or gore — but it was the final day before a frightening reality for KSD students began: the end of normalcy.

How e-learning has affected teachers and students

May 19, 2020
It’s the soon-to-be big sister, waiting to share her room with a new family member. It’s a mother who has been working through the adoption process for years, and is ready to call a child her own. It’s the cat who knows that their tail is going to be pulled by a pair of tiny hands. Whether it’s international or domestic, everyone involved has their personal view of adoption.

Adoption through a different lens

March 13, 2020
7 traveling tips to pack for your next vacation

7 traveling tips to pack for your next vacation

March 13, 2020
Surviving winter on accutane

Surviving winter on accutane

March 2, 2020
Remember that one movie that made your standards for high school incredibly unrealistic?

“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Review

January 20, 2020
The Frisco Bell is the award given to the winner of the Turkey Day game.

Test your Turkey Day knowledge

November 26, 2019
KHS is a unique place and without our traditions/community we are just another indistinguishable and anonymous social aggregate.

[Photo] Friendship Dance ticket troubles

October 30, 2019
The Lemon Squeeze Acai smoothie bowl, topped with granola, honey, and bananas.

Rush Bowls review: What’s all the rush about?

September 24, 2019
“You don’t have to be gay to do cheerleading,” Ahr says. “You can do cheerleading if you want; [people] should be like, ‘Oh, it’s a fun activity.’”

cHEerleading

September 17, 2019
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