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Sophie Smith, president of the KHS young conservatives club writes in regarding a recent post to the TKC instagram page.

Letter to the Editor: Smith responds to TKC social media post

TKC Staff September 16, 2020

September 16 -- TKC received the following letter from Sophie Smith, senior, in response to a TKC Instagram Voice's of Kirkwood post on Smith and the Young Conservatives club. To view the post, click here.   Recently,...

Constant dependence on technology can both connect society and isolate individuals.

Plugged in, checked out

Megan Glasgow, features writer March 24, 2020

“Hey, [how are you]?” “Fine.” “Are you okay?” “Yes.” “Ok.” The next message JJ Penn, junior, received was a breakup text, sent with a few clicks on a screen in the...

Art of a hand scrolling on their phone, as many KHS students do.

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...

Some KHS students want their Instagram accounts to look perfect.

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...

Dont mind my date card, FabFitFun box and oops, my Bachelor rose.

How to Become an Instagram Influencer

Charlotte Heinrich, editor-in-chief August 29, 2019
Only 500 followers? You've got to be kidding me. Now is your chance for fame, and don't let it slip through your thumbs. Here is how to become an Instagram Influencer...
Comments: heartfelt or #fakelove?

Comments: heartfelt or #fakelove?

Charlotte Heinrich, features + in-depth editor November 23, 2018

“I’m on Instagram all the time. I like to know what's going on in people's lives. I find myself checking Instagram in class, at night before I go to bed, [and] when I get home from school, always.”   Since...

Overhyping snow days

Overhyping snow days

Jack Rittendale, features writer March 1, 2018

If you’ve ever met me, you would know I hate winter. But it isn’t just the cold weather that I have an aversion to, it’s how people act. Particularly on the subject of snow days. Whenever winter...

Love at first snap?

Love at first snap?

Thomas Birmingham, news-features writer March 22, 2017

You pull out your phone and check your notifications. Nothing. You start to panic. They haven’t liked your last post on Instagram. They haven’t replied to your most recent Snapchat. You start to wonder...

I dont think social media is ever going to go away, Kuntz said. I think from here on out there will always be a way for teachers and students to communicate outside of class.

The motive behind social media

Izzy Colón, news writer October 17, 2016

After a long day of classes, instead of getting out her notes to begin homework, Jackie Kuntz, sophomore gets out her phone. Jason Evans, Kuntz’s World History teacher uses Twitter to share articles...

Call me, (be)ep (me), if you want to reach me

Trevor Cleveland, entertainment editor November 14, 2015

Beme delivers one of the most liberating experiences in social media since Facebook launched its photo feature in 2005. The app simply takes away the self-scrutiny and excessive filtration that plagues...

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