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The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Janine Gassel

Janine Gassel, visual managing editor

She/They

Hobbies and Interests: music, art, reading, collages

Favorite song: Mona Lisa by Mxmtoon

Favorite Quote: "We cannot become what we want by remaining who we are." -Max Depree

All content by Janine Gassel
At a board meeting, one of the board members waits for the meeting to start.

[Photo] BOE discusses SSD and kindergarten statistics

Mia Intagliata and Sophia Webb
March 7, 2023
Before becoming a librarian, McMullen taught at St. Peter’s Catholic School.

[Photo] Meet the librarians

February 27, 2023
Before becoming a librarian, McMullen taught at St. Peter’s Catholic School.

[Photo] Meet the librarians

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor
February 27, 2023
Find out what your red flag is by taking this quiz.

[Video] Quiz: What red flag are you?

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer
February 14, 2023
Long-distance relationships have a success rate of only 60%, according to a survey conducted by KIIROO.

[Video] 60%

Anna Kaiser, entertainment writer
February 13, 2023
The Board of Education meets to discuss teaching goals and the mission of KSD.

[Video] KSD BOE discusses advanced learning experiences, district well-being and a new turf

Nicholas Copeland and Wylie Crews
February 7, 2023
Tom Brady is not the G.O.A.T because of his history of controversy.

[Video] Brady: A career built on controversy

Nicholas Copeland, sports writer
February 2, 2023
They were out with the person they told you not to worry about.

[Photo] Pause — I think we need to take a break

Lila Shepard, managing editor
February 16, 2023
Find out what your red flag is by taking this quiz.

[Photo] Quiz: What red flag are you?

January 27, 2023
According to the AARP Foundation, 26% of people without a significant other feel lonely on Valentine’s Day.

[Photo] Breaking up with Valentine’s Day

Maddie Hickman, social media editor
February 14, 2023
STL CITY SC will play Austin FC in Texas on Feb. 25, marking the first game for MLS’ newest expansion team.

[Photo] Get to know St. Louis CITY SC

January 26, 2023
KSD Now is a nutrition program that provides supplemental food to families on the weekends.

[Video] Charity Issue: Hometown hunger

Alli Luth, opinions editor
December 5, 2022
The USA plays Iran Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The winner will advance to the knockout stage.

[Photo] Thoughts on American soccer and FIFA World Cup 2022

November 29, 2022
A realistic representation of the Turkey Day game this year. We asked people what are the reasons Kirkwood will beat Webster.

[Photo] Top 10 reasons why KHS will beat Webster

Nicholas Copeland and Brennan Rea
November 21, 2022
American fashion has always thrived off of fast trends.

[Photo] TikTok and fast fashion

November 14, 2022
Test your knowledge on how well you know the history of luxury fashion brands.

[Video] How well do you know luxury fashion brands?

Lydia Drake, web editor
November 1, 2022
Pop artist Taylor Swift is set to release her 10th studio album Oct. 21.

[Video] Everything we know so far about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, “Midnights”

Lydia Drake, web editor
October 24, 2022
Johnson attended the Riverview Gardens School District (RGSD) kindergarten through 9th grade, and transferred to KSD his sophomore year of high school. 

[Video] The blessing of bussing

Anna Dalziel, features writer
October 12, 2022
At the KSD BOE meeting on Oct. 10, district committees were proposed and potential changes to BOE protocol were discussed.

[Video] BOE discusses 22-23 district committees and protocol changes

Lydia Drake, web editor
October 11, 2022
The KHS choirs put forth their best efforts while singing on and off the stage.

[Video] Sound, not size

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer
October 7, 2022
KSD will start teaching about gender expression and sexuality in eighth grade and high school health classes this year.

[Video] Kirkwood’s new gender and sexuality health unit

Natalie Bednarski, news writer
October 7, 2022
Paddling, like low-rise jeans, made a not-so-popular comeback in the news after Cassville School District in Missouri chose to reinstate the practice.

[Video] Call Ed: Let’s skip this beat

TKC Staff
October 7, 2022
An easy group Halloween costume is the Scooby Doo gang.

[Video] Costume ideas

Mia Intagliata, opinions writer
October 6, 2022
The Cubs organization doesn't get nearly as much respect as they deserve.

[Photo] Confessions of a cubs fan

Maddie Hickman, social media editor
October 3, 2022
What's your favorite subject? Quiz

[Video] What’s your favorite subject? Quiz

Nicholas Copeland, sports writer
September 23, 2022
Riverview Gardens School District makes approximately 30 million less dollars in revenue than Kirkwood School District

[Photo] ‘It comes down to class’

Mason Heller and Owen Spiegel
October 5, 2022
The BOE discussed raising tax rates at the Sept. 19 hearing.

[Video] BOE discusses raising tax rates

Alli Luth, opinions editor
September 20, 2022
Whether you realize it or not, coding is important to many aspects of technology today.

[Video] Clubs you didn’t know existed

Ava Tebo, web editor
August 23, 2022
Despite every negative thing you may have heard about the “influencer infested” music festival, Coachella undoubtedly serves as the pinnacle of modern fashion and music.

[Photo] Coachella bound

Ava Tebo, podcast staffer
May 4, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo attracted fans clothed in purple and lit up The Factory’s stage in Chesterfield for the 12th show in her “Sour” tour.

[Photo] “Sour” concert review

Maya Kim, web editor
April 22, 2022
Gender stereotyping, as defined by the GELC, is “an overgeneralization of characteristics, differences and attributes of a certain group based on their gender.”

[Photo] In-depth: Pink is for girls

Kylie Madden, features writer
March 30, 2022
The bubble tea drink can be found at various locations around St. Louis, but here are some of the top-tier boba spots. 

[Photo] Kirkwood boba review

Maya Kim and Rachel Finan
April 1, 2022
Although some high schoolers may relate to these experiences, according to the Institute for Family Studies, fewer than 40% of American high schoolers have participated in sexual intercourse. 

[Photo] Under pressure

Kylie Madden, features writer
March 4, 2022
It may surprise you the amount of so-called ‘appropriate’ songs that are actually about doing the dirty. Here are four songs you didn’t know were about sex.

[Photo] Five songs you didn’t know were about sex

Caroline Steidley, opinions editor
March 1, 2022
His latest release was F*ck That which Roy said garnered attention from major LA record labels. 

[Photo] Where are they now: Jonah Roy

Rachel Finan and Owen Spiegel
March 1, 2022
After Justice Johnson's death in 2019, the KHS community continues to grapple with the ongoing issue of gun violence.

[Photo] In-depth: The weight of a bullet

Emma Patt, features writer
February 11, 2022
From the hiring and perspective of the new football coach at KHS, to the importance of mental health for athletes, TKC made certain to not lose a step in the sports spectrum.

[Photo] Top five opinions stories of 2021

TKC Staff
January 4, 2022
This story features three delicious lattes from three different cafés: Starbucks, Kaldi's and Teleo.

[Photo] Kirkwood coffee critiques

Lila Shepard, news editor
January 6, 2022
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[Photo] What KHS vending machine item are you?

November 19, 2021
There are so many beautiful places around Saint Louis.

[Photo] Photo location

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 4, 2021
An after party is a fun way to end the night after the dance, but be safe.

[Photo] After parties

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 4, 2021
Flowers are a fun tradition and accessory for homecoming if ordered on time

[Photo] Boutineers and corsages

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 4, 2021
Hair and makeup can be hard to figure out but if you have a plan you can look amazing

[Photo] Hair and makeup ideas

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 4, 2021
With homecoming coming up this Saturday, read TKCs advice about the big night.

[Photo] Friendship Dance survival guide

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 4, 2021
Portrait of KHS senior Meg Bjorkman in vibrant colors, drawn by Merry Schlarman.

Art Gallery: Faces of KHS

Merry Schlarman, Morgan Hooker, Elizabeth Yenzer, Emma Frizzell, Ally Hudson, Janine Gassel, Liv Timp, Laurel Seidensticker, and Elena Sherwood
November 2, 2021
This recipe is a relatively healthy snack that is also cute. It is perfect for when you are in the mood for something sweet, but you don’t want to go and eat a pastry. You can grab one of these out of the fridge and pop it in your mouth.

[Photo] Easy peanut butter pumpkins (no-bake)

Lila Shepard, news editor
October 13, 2021
All the magic in fantasy football is done in the draft.

[Photo] The drafting guide for Fantasy Football

Henry Joiner, sports writer
October 21, 2021
Even though 11,656 athletes competed in Tokyo, one girl was the face of it all.

[Photo] Mind over medal

August 25, 2021
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