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Eighteen-year-olds at KHS explain their decision on whether or not they are voting in the upcoming presidential election.

To vote or not to vote

Sanchan Khanuja, features editor October 30, 2024

*The names John and Tom have been used to protect the identities of sources in this article.  As the new generation enters adulthood, some students face a decision that only comes around every four...

Courtesy of Jenna Braun

Students take a stand

Avery Haden, design editor October 30, 2024

Every Wednesday, E-184 bustles with activity as more than 60 students cram into the room. Some passionately debate over policy while others dive deep into government research, all to prepare for the ultimate...

Depicting the balance between football and numerous sports combined, this art represents the prevailing question of whether or not athletic funding is truly equal.

Unfair or underfunded?

Megan Snyder, features writer October 30, 2024

As the varsity boys’ football team, clad in crisp new uniforms, glances up, they take in the bleachers and the snack bar, bustling with spectators. The next morning, the girls’ wrestling team steps...

Jenna Braun and Alina Garcia, leaders of the Environmental Awareness Club

KHS grows green

Reese Groh, entertainment writer October 30, 2024

Every day, we walk through the halls without noticing anything we pass. However, even the most commonly seen objects have a story. Recycling bins in each classroom. Plants throughout the school. The “growing...

Harry Bogatko, senior, poses for picture.

What does it mean to rep for Donnie in 2024?

Luciana Cortright, Features Editor October 30, 2024

While there is an overwhelming stereotype that Gen Z is predominantly liberal, according to research at PRRI, nearly one third of teens that identify with a major political party consider themselves conservative...

Ellen Kraichely (left) and Jordan Wienke (right) in the KHS main office.

The unknown heroes of the main office

Will Schwalb, news writer October 14, 2024

When we think of superheroes, we imagine Superman, Batman, Spiderman or Wonder Woman. Many of these heroes are flashy, displaying their skills and feats. However, at KHS, many heroes go unshown, as they...

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...

Super humanitarian

Super humanitarian

Madeleine Krewet, managing editor October 10, 2024

If you said the words “Spider-Man” to most people, their brains would jump to the movie. But, for Elise Arthur, senior, those two simple words broke a language barrier, and allowed her to make life...

Therapy dogs do a superhero's work

The origins of the therapy dogs: heroes of KHS

Reese Groh, entertainment writer October 10, 2024

Among the KHS population, there are three staff members that are paw-fully different from the others: Nova, Penny and Packer. This is the second year KHS has had therapy dogs on campus that weren’t specific...

A KHS student drives while distracted in the Essex parking lot

Wrecks on wrecks on wrecks

Riley Devers, entertainment writer October 10, 2024

*Name changed for anonymity   It’s the first day of school: The air is fresh, the sun is rising and the birds are chirping. Like always, students have the first day jitters. This year, however,...

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