KHS takes on technology addiction
Lydia Cohen, social media managing editor
March 24, 2020
Below are quotes from KHS students and staff discussing their views regarding technology addiction and the role it has played in their life. “I feel like I haven’t had horrible experiences with [smartphone addiction]. It has helped me in a way. I’ve made friends on so...
Instagram images
Ava Duggin, features writer
March 24, 2020
It’s the weekend. Taylor Losse, junior, is headed to her friend’s farm. While envisioning the flower field she plans to take pictures in, she looks in the mirror and asks herself, “Have I posted in this outfit before?” She double checks her appearance because after adding a VSCO filter, sh...
All means all: United Methodist Church split
Kate Schreiber, features writer
February 20, 2020
An “I heart Jesus” lanyard with a rainbow ribbon and Black Lives Matter pin hangs around his neck and tattoos cover his arms. Recently, a man at the post office asked him what kind of motorcycle he drives. He doesn’t own one, he responds. He drives a green Dodge Caravan with two kids under 10 y...
Be home soon
Kate Schreiber, features writer
November 1, 2019
While distracted driving has declined since 2016, there is still a problem. Missouri is one of two states that has not completely banned texting and driving.
Americans + amis
Amara Harper, features + in-depth editor
August 29, 2019
The french department took part in the FRAME program this summer which sent 20 KHS students over to Lyon, France for a week for the ultimate summer vacation.
Nutrition
Charlotte Heinrich, Ethan Peter, Grace Klebe, Jonathan Monroe, and Brendan Davidson
December 24, 2018
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Needle in a haystack
Ally Ortmann, features + in depth editor
December 4, 2018
Chatter fills the Senior Hall as Principal Dr. Michael Havener, smiles and greets students. Hearing his phone ring, he diverts his attention to the voice on the other end of the line. The news he receives knocks the wind out of him. He asks them to repeat. Everything, the bustle of heading to class,...
Making cents of college tuition
Paisley Regester, Bridget Killian, and Charlotte Heinrich
November 23, 2018
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Open to online
Liam Jackson, copy editor
August 28, 2018
Every winter, the auditorium fills with hundreds of students. The time has come for them to pick new classes, and counselors take the stage to repeat the list of 24 credits required for graduation. With only seven class periods in a day, many students have to choose between taking classes they enjoy and c...
LAUNCH
Charlotte Heinrich, features + in-depth editor
August 27, 2018
A shiny pack of black ballpoint pens, some crisp looseleaf and maybe even a new backpack if mom is feeling generous. As morning alarms are dialed back from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m, items like these drop into shopping carts as a part of the annual back-to-school ritual. Similarly, KHS has done some shopping...
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