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Students cooking in the kitchen during a FACS food class.

KHS gets practical

Will Schwalb, News writer February 26, 2025

During the first month of the new year in 2025, there were many events, including a short-lived TikTok ban, a presidential inauguration, and snow days. However, at KHS, the main event was the course selections....

Picture of Delaney Ruyle doing her homework in class.

From chaos to calm

Vivian Weitzel, entertainment writer February 26, 2025

The first semester was filled with chaos for many, from time consuming assignments, having missed deadlines and late night practices from sports. Students around KHS share ways they cope with school work,...

Mark Boyko standing in front of KSD sign at a board meeting.

From the school board to the state house: Mark Boykos path to victory in district 90

Will Schwalb, news writer January 14, 2025

In the aftermath of the United States 2024 Election, the Democrats emerged with few victories. President-elect Donald Trump took command of the presidency, while the Republican party won the U.S. Senate...

A series of pro-choice and pro-life signs in Missouri before the passage of Amendment 3.

Round two: Reproductive rights versus Missouri

Mackenzie Harris, news writer January 14, 2025

The name “Joe” is used to protect the identity of a pro-life source.  “Stop sex trafficking! Vote NO on Amendment 3,” “YES on 3, end Missouri's abortion ban,” “Vote NO on 3 protect girls,...

A photo of the WiFi connection error on Felix Dickinson's, junior, laptop.

Lagging behind

Kiley Huang, web design editor December 19, 2024

Piles of study guides, multiple open tabs and three or four energy drinks are commonplace at a KHS student’s desks in the first few weeks of December. As the approaching winter break glitters moments...

A laptop with the infinite campus responsive scheduling tab open.

Responsive scheduling: A homeroom improvement or a mistake?

Will Schwalb, news writer October 30, 2024

As the vibrant autumn leaves fall to the ground in the early months of the 2024 school year, the topic of responsive scheduling remains at the forefront of conversation for students and teachers. They...

Ellard (Cora Donaldson, sophomore) teaching Charlie (Tristan Pysar, junior) new words.

The foreigner

Grayci Branam, news writer December 12, 2023

KHS’s dark comedy play, The Foreigner, premiered Nov. 30, with sold-out crowds on Nov. 31 and Dec. 1. The play is about a shy science fiction editor, Charlie, who is brought to a cabin in Atlanta, Georgia,...

A silhouetted skyline is burning as a plane drops bombs from the sky.

U.S. involvement in Israel vs Hamas

Grayci Branam, news writer December 5, 2023

After Israel declared war on Hamas, President Joe Biden made a clear stance on where the U.S. stands. Hamas is an Islamic militant movement and one of the Palestinian territories’ two major political...

A student stands in a crowded hallway with sick students and germs all around.

Covid making a comeback

Grayci Branam, News writer October 6, 2023

COVID-19 cases are on the rise yet again, with a daily average of 201 COVID-related hospital admissions in Missouri since Sept. 23, according to the New York Times. Patients with COVID-19 are now taking...

Kirkwood starter Christian Hughes, senior,  points at a player before the district semi-final against Poplar Bluff.

Kirkwood advances to district finals, bounces back from late season struggles

Mason Heller, breaking news editor March 5, 2023

After a regular season record of 22 wins and two loses, Coach Sam Briscoe’s Pioneers won their district semi-final matchup against the Poplar Bluff Mules on March 3. The Pioneers defeated the Mules 66-38,...

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