The 1619 Project
Emma Lingo, Maddie Meyers, Malcia Greene, Kiden-Aloyse Smith, Rachel Finan, and Charlotte Heinrich
March 27, 2020
"The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very cen...
Kirkwood redistricting raises questions about race
Maddie Meyers, editor in chief
March 25, 2020
When William F. Hall was 6 years old, he confidently walked into Robinson Elementary as the first African-American student in 1954. Rather than feeling intimidated, he said he felt prepared for the challenge because he was the son of two educators. He had attended the segregated Turner School in Mea...
Hot sauce challenge part 4
Grace Klebe and Elliott Notrica
February 6, 2020
Watch as TKC staffers try four different hot sauces ranging from least to most spicy. ...
Scripting to success
Maddie Meyers, editor in chief
January 30, 2020
While the rest of his family played outside, 6-year-old Darrin Dortch watched “Halloween” with wide eyes in the basement with his grandfather. But he was not hiding under a blanket from the jump scares. Instead, he was focusing on each camera shot, the different lighting and the acting used to te...
How to: Life
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
January 22, 2020
How to: Life is here to answer basic questions high schoolers have about the future. In this first season, hosts Emma Lingo and Maddie Meyers covered the topics of college, taxes, insurance and first jobs with guests ranging from college counselors to personal finance teachers.
Top five in-depth stories of 2019
December 23, 2019
TKC staff has covered important issues affecting the students at KHS and used several stories to dig into these topics. Our staff does not shy away from the hard-hitting issues and, this year, our staff has investigated issues ranging from the achievement gap in KSD to the preparedness of students i...
From the court to the press booth: Gunn broadcasts on ESPN3
Maddie Meyers, editor in chief
December 11, 2019
Broadcasting high school basketball was a dream come true for Bill Gunn, social studies teacher and former basketball coach. The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) held The Norm Stewart Classic event, which is 48 straight hours of basketball, to honor the Missouri Basketball Coach Norm Stewart. ...
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and KHS work with new programs to help the environment
Ethan Peter, Maddie Meyers, and Emma Lingo
November 22, 2019
A small pod of kindergarteners press their faces against the tank and stare intently. Inside, fish swim lazily through the murky water. It is 11 a.m. Suddenly, the kindergarteners gasp, then scream in delight. The Animal Keepers drop fish food into the water and the fish surge together, swarming ar...
Michele Condon, KSD superintendent, to retire
Megan Cleveland and Maddie Meyers
November 8, 2019
Dr. Michele Condon, KSD superintendent, announced her retirement Nov. 8. Condon said she plans to retire at the end of the 2019-2020 school year to spend more time with her family. An email was sent out 1 p.m. to staff and 1:30 p.m. to KSD parents. KSD school board will begin the process of hiring a new ...
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