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The Kirkwood Call

Your makeup can be more harmful than you would think.

What makes up your makeup

Caroline Darr, opinions writer March 25, 2024

Imagine using a shampoo that seems perfect in every way: it helps your hair feel perfectly clean, smells like spring and doesn’t cost you much. Years later, you find out that that very product contains...

Three of my top water bottle recommendations: The FreeSip, the Hydro Flask and the IceFlow.

Which water bottle is for you?

Caroline Darr, opinions write February 28, 2024

From the popular Stanley’s to the classic Nalgene and Takeya, to the nostalgic Hydro Flask and the hot new Owala, there are so many water bottle brands out there. But which one to pick? Here are my top...

Snow-Co is a new tradition at KHS, which will take place on Feb. 24 this year.

Hello, Snow-Co

Caroline Darr, opinions writer February 15, 2024

Getting dressed up, doing your hair and nails, heading to dinner with friends and taking pictures at the park are all hallmarks traits of hoco. As we all know, the Friendship Dance we’ve had with WGHS...

Make sports count

Make sports count

Caroline Darr, opinions writer January 15, 2024

With the snap of your wrist, you whack the ball high over the net. Sweaty and tired, you have been playing pickleball for far too long, and it is draining you. Once this class is over, however, you aren’t...

Here are the top five Christmas traditions every family should start doing. 

Top five Christmas traditions

Madeleine Krewet, entertainment editor December 5, 2023

The minute Thanksgiving dinner ends, everyone’s minds drift off to the Christmas season, eagerly awaiting the moment snow falls to the ground and counting down the days till  joyous Elves On the Shelfs...

Our climate is warming steadily; it is time to do something.

Hot take on climate change

Caroline Darr, opinion writer November 8, 2023

Climate change: the hot topic of the century, literally. Massive flooding in New York City, forest fires, hurricanes, glaciers melting, rising ocean temperatures and fires in Hawaii… The list goes on....

A guide of places in Saint Louis to visit on any Autumn day.

Unlocking Autumn

Lucy Cortright, news writer August 28, 2023

Don’t take this out of context; summer is great. Three months of absolute bliss where students get to enjoy having no homework, staying up all night and most importantly, getting to nap outside during...

As a violinist, I have many opinions on instruments and their players.

What your orchestra instrument says about you

Norah Manwaring, business staff March 1, 2023

As a violinist, I have many opinions on instruments and their players. I’m not saying I don’t see other instruments as inferior to the violin. But, I am saying that the people that play them fit a...

From classics to modern hits, these five movies are a go-to when it comes to invoking the holiday spirit.

Top five Christmas movies to watch during the holiday season

Ava Tebo, web editor December 6, 2022

  *opinions Entering the holiday season, Christmas movies are all the rage. From classics to modern hits, these five movies are a go-to when it comes to invoking the holiday spirit. Rating on...

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...

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