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Spencer's Grill has reopened after a brief closing.

KHS takes on Spencer’s grill

Megan Snyder, features writer March 3, 2025

With the reopening of Spencer’s Grill under the ownership of Meredith Shadwick, KHS alumna, and Micheal Shadwick, KHS students and staff are responding differently to the various changes made. While...

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....

KHS cashing in

KHS cashing in

Desmond O’Connor, opinions writer February 26, 2025

What are your plans for a typical Friday after the last class of the week? Would it be hanging out with your friends through the night? tending to your stacks of homework from half a dozen of your classes?...

The clock on the Spencer's Grill sign is a Route 66 historical landmark, according to the City of Kirkwood.

Back in business

Megan Snyder, features writer February 3, 2025

A counter top once deserted now bustles with eager customers awaiting their coffee and breakfast. The atmosphere, once still and lonesome, comes alive with the buzz of business and filled with the aroma...

Jordan Wienke and Ellen Kraichely, executive KHS secretaries, re-enact a substitute signing in.

Subbing in the substitute

Jenna Tarroum, entertainment writer January 30, 2025

KHS’s longheld record of most teachers out on the same day was broken Jan. 28 with an outbreak of viruses and planned absences. Ellen Kraichely, executive secretary, said she was rushing to find substitute...

Make KHS great again!

Make KHS great again!

Desmond O’Connor, opinions writer January 15, 2025

The first 100 days of a president’s time in office can make or break the rest of the term. FDR’s first two thousand four hundred hours was marked with 76 laws passed through congress, including nine...

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,...

The timeline of restrictions placed on KHS publications this year.

Walking the tightrope: KSD limits KHS Publication’s surveys

Mia Intagliata, editor-in-chief January 14, 2025

Eighteen months ago, controversy struck Pioneer yearbook when a group of concerned parents from the Kirkwood community went after high school journalists for publishing controversial pages discussing...

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...

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