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Lucy Upmeyer is studying cosmetology at South Tech High School and plans to become a hair stylist.

Senior profile: Lucy Upmeyer

Emily Evans, opinions editor May 2, 2025

Plans for after graduation: Getting a job at a hair salon As class begins at South Tech, Lucy Upmeyer, senior, gathers her materials for the day: scissors, hair dye and her tried-and-true hair model....

Charity Issue: Building brighter futures

Charity Issue: Building brighter futures

Emily Evans, opinions editor January 10, 2025

Although public school is free, state-funded, significant resource, many people don’t consider the importance of preparation for crucial levels of education like elementary school. Preschool is a large,...

Kamala Harris is the Democratic political candidate for the 2024 election.

Call Ed: Girl boss vs. spray tan king

Emily Evans and Caroline Darr October 30, 2024

This issue, 75 percent of our staff (48/56) would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States. There were 6 votes for former President Donald Trump, one abstaining...

Our mascot Pioneer Pete is an iconic staple of KHS.

Have you seen the student section: HO-LY COW

Emily Evans, opinions editor October 14, 2024

It's a Friday night, and the student section is erupting with energy. Evelin Thalacker, senior, climbs the Wood Pep Nation ladder in the iconic red overalls while she holds up a sign to get the crowd excited...

USA theme and jersey theme are some of the football themes included in this quiz.

Which Friday night lights theme are you?

Emily Evans, opinions editor October 1, 2024

As the weather gets cooler and homework starts piling up again, KHS awaits the best sports season of the year. Every Friday night, people gather in the student section at the Ernest L. Lyons Memorial Field,...

Summer is a big time for lots of travel with friends and family all over the world.

Which summer vacation spot are you?

Emily Evans, opinions Editor September 11, 2024

In the movie "Moxie", stars are drawn on the hands of people who were supporting the feminist movement at the school.

The “Moxie” spirit at KHS

Emily Evans, opinions writer March 14, 2024

It’s the middle of a school day and she is in her math class. The teacher writes a problem on the board and asks for volunteers to solve it. She raises her hand and answers the question wrong. One of...

There are so many different kinds of love languages and even more combinations for relationships.

Quiz: What is your love language?

Emily Evans, opinions writer February 15, 2024

Seasonal depression causes low moods and isolation.

The not-so wonderful time of year

Emily Evans, Opinions writer December 12, 2023

It is a cold morning; the first day of second semester after two weeks of freedom. It’s the first day of January, the worst month of the year, the post-Christmas slump. There are fewer holidays or breaks...

Skylar Moffat is a senior.  She is an introvert.

Q&A: Introvert v.s. extrovert

Emily Evans, opinions writer December 8, 2023

What type of person are you in group projects for school? Gray Campbell: “Usually the creative mind behind it. I wouldn’t say leader because the term ‘leader’ is constricting.” Teddy...

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