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The Kirkwood Call

Gia Pride, senior, puts on lipgloss in a mirror.

GRWM: Date edition

Kiley Huang, web editor April 15, 2025

Luisa Marietta, sophomore Q: How long have you and your partner been dating? A: Two years [as of] this Friday. Q: What type of dates do you go on? A: I’m really busy, so he comes over to...

*The names Jane, John and Julie are being used to protect the identity of our anonymous interviewees.

High school sweethearts or college experience?

Emily Frissell, broadcast editor April 15, 2025

College is on the horizon for seniors with inevitable decisions. Breakups happen left and right, but what’s the cause? Does the looming presence of the unknown put a strain on high school relationships...

The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics reported the most commonly used method among teens remained the condom (97% of teen females), followed by withdrawal (60%) and the pill (56%).

Busting the myth

Megan Snyder, features writer April 15, 2025

“Don’t have sex, or you will get pregnant and die. Just don’t do it. Promise?” Coach Carr says, standing in front of a chalkboard reading “Safe Sex.” A moment later he reaches down, grabbing...

A pride flag

Pride vs prejudice

Reese Groh, opinions writer April 15, 2025

*The name Sam has been used to protect the identity of a source used in this article Growing up, many people were taught that the final destination of life is marriage. Girls should find a husband to...

The Novel Neighbor is an independent bookstore located in Webster.

Turning the page

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer April 15, 2025

Welcoming shoppers from all around St. Louis, a bookstore sits amongst the shops in Webster. Inside, the shelves are lined with books and merchandise from several authors and art sellers. Holland Saltsman,...

Maggie Cannon walks out into the KHS parking lot.

Senior year substitutes

Avery Haden, design editor February 26, 2025

You’ve made it: senior year. Your graduation requirements are almost met, your ACT scores are finalized and you're almost an adult, but your last year of high school doesn’t feel quite right. After...

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,...

California residents tell their personal stories regarding the LA wildfires.

Burned but not broken

Sophia Webb, editor-in-chief February 26, 2025

When Sasha Boyd, 2024 alum and freshman at UCLA, traveled back to her dormitory after winter break, the last thing she expected was to be packing up and moving out again just days later. However, with...

The stage at the Stifel Theatre during the MO Thesbian Conference.

Curtains up

Kiley Huang, web editor February 3, 2025

Bouncing through the streets of Downtown St. Louis, a bus passed the Stifel Theatre and came to a halt in front of the Union Station Hotel. Sixteen high school students and their two sponsors stumbled...

Red envelope, a traditional gift to be given during Lunar New Year celebrations.

Red and gold: Lunar New Year traditions

Kiley Huang, web editor February 3, 2025

Fireworks light up a star-studded sky, spraying red and gold glitter over houses adorned with red decorations. Children run through the streets, sparklers in hand, not expected to be home until dawn breaks....

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