Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kain Stobbe

Kain Stobbe, art editor

he/them

Hobbies and Interests: I love reading, drawing, hanging out with friends, playing with my dogs, listening to music

Favorite Song: “World's Smallest Violin” by AJR

Favorite Quote: “I have hated the words and I have loved them and I hope that I have done them right.” - The Book Thief

All content by Kain Stobbe
Amazon is dominating the retail industry, and is causing malls and small businesses to struggle.

[Photo] Age of Amazon

Khadija Khan, news writer
April 1, 2022
Wondering how to spend your Valentine's day? Here's some advice on how to make the day fun.

[Photo] Do’s and don’t’s of Valentine’s Day

Grace Marcus, print managing editor
February 11, 2022
Student experiences: In-person vs. e-learning.

[Photo] Top five news stories of 2021

TKC Staff
December 30, 2021
After the COVID-19 pandemic affected standardized testing opportunities, a permanent future with test-optional college applications is possible.

[Photo] In-depth: A test-optional future

Mya Copeland, features + in-depth editor
January 6, 2022
An illustrated map of Mac Key's top choices for college

[Photo] The Key to success

December 15, 2021
Art representing me and my friends for the first time.

Friendship – Kain Stobbe

Kain Stobbe, artist
May 17, 2021
"Soul" features beautiful visuals and a message that is encouraging during the COVID-19 pandemic

[Photo] Movie review: Soul

Grace Marcus, features writer
May 20, 2021
After 14 months, it looks like school is ready to go back to "normal." But is "normal" really the best option?

[Photo] Normal – Nathan Sweeney

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
May 17, 2021
Over the past 14 months, I've experienced a lot of change in my life.

[Photo] Change – Lydia Drake

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
May 13, 2021
I realized speed doesn’t measure growth. It takes time to come back “stronger than a ’90s trend.”

[Photo] Fearless – Ava Duggin

Ava Duggin, social media editor
May 13, 2021
I spent the summer of 2020 walking circles around Kirkwood to occupy my mind and time.

[Photo] Cyclical – Mya Copeland

Mya Copeland, features writer
May 17, 2021
Art by Kain Stobbe

[Photo] The best of Ryan Murphy

Lydia Sheehan and Emma Patt
March 3, 2021
This guide will help you find your next TV obsession.

[Photo] You may also like…

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
February 21, 2021
The Black Lives Matter Movement needs your help to put an end to systemic racism.

[Photo] #BlackLivesMatter

Maddie Hickman, health + wellness writer
April 20, 2021
Kain Stobbe, artist, depicts their take on resolutions for 2021.

[Photo] Artists’ take #3: New Year’s Resolutions

Graesen Joyce, art editor
January 25, 2021
Students have had to decide whether to return to school or remain online for all of second semester

[Photo] Student experiences: In-person vs. e-learning

Grace Marcus, features writer
February 21, 2021
Katherine Stobbe’s, artist, 2020.

[Photo] Artists’ take #2: 2020

Graesen Joyce, art editor
December 8, 2020
When the pandemic hit, the family’s already tight financial situation worsened. The one thing keeping their spirits up day by day is the thought of a new arrival to the family.

[Photo] Helping hands: Additions

Amara Harper, editor-in-chief
December 1, 2020
“I want to do everything I can to make our house a home and provide a happy Christmas for my daughter. We are so thankful for our family being recognized and appreciate anything we can get," their mother said.

[Photo] Helping hands: Family

December 1, 2020
Katherine Stobbe's, artist, self-portrait.

[Photo] Artists’ take #1: Self portrait

Graesen Joyce, art editor
November 16, 2020
The next time you find yourself trying to get warm after being out in the chilly weather, make yourself a cup of cranberry orange cider.

[Photo] Cranberry orange cider

Maya Kim, social media editor
November 7, 2020
Everyone loves a spooky Halloween movie night. A big bowl of popcorn is a must-have, so why not spice it up a bit by adding some sweet caramel to the mix?

[Photo] Homemade caramel popcorn

Maya Kim, social media editor
November 7, 2020
Have you ever come back from the apple orchard with a 5-pound bag full of apples and you had no idea how you were going to eat all of them? Next time you go apple picking, create a tasty treat with the fruit.

[Photo] Caramel apple milkshake

Maya Kim, social media editor
November 7, 2020
While sugar cookies are most often associated with the winter holidays, adding a fall spin on the cookie using pumpkin does not hurt.

[Photo] Pumpkin sugar cookies

Maya Kim, social media editor
November 7, 2020
Your next fall activity will pair nicely with a yummy fall treat. Try out these different recipes to enhance the season.

[Photo] Fall recipes

Maya Kim, social media editor
November 5, 2020
TikTok, once a lip-syncing app with the name Musical.ly, has seen shocking success during the three years it has been living on homescreens. This successful app is like no other, with an extremely flexible algorithm and a diverse variety of content creators. TikTok is seemingly winning the social media race.

[Photo] TikTok: the snowflake of social media apps

Maya Kim, social media editor
October 27, 2020
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[Photo] Fighting fast fashion one post at a time

Lila Shepard, features writer
October 22, 2020
Students are overwhelmed by everything going on in the news and media

[Photo] What’s on the mind of the students at KHS?

Kailey Shirrell, news editor
October 20, 2020
There are always opportunities to expand your horizons and meet new people. From Anime Club to Youth in Government, there are over 55 clubs to try out at KHS!

[Photo] Getting involved

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
August 24, 2020
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[Photo] Senior Profile: Melodie Heaps

Kailey Shirrell, opinion's writer
June 22, 2020
March 13, 2020. This Friday wasn’t categorized by scares, screams or gore — but it was the final day before a frightening reality for KSD students began: the end of normalcy.

[Photo] How e-learning has affected teachers and students

Maya Kim, features writer
May 19, 2020
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[Photo] Working With COVID-19: A Family’s Firsthand Experience of the Virus

Sim Khanuja, Writer
June 22, 2020
25-year-old artist Lauv's upcoming album “~how i’m feeling~” is set for release March 6, with 10 of the 21 tracks already out.

[Photo] Lauv’s take on “Modern Loneliness”

Kate Schreiber, features writer
March 5, 2020
Film Club meets every Thursday after school at 3:00 p.m.

[Photo] Scripts, costumes, and chaos

Kailey Shirrell, opinion's writer
March 9, 2020
In 1990, The Kirkwood Call came under fire for a controversial advertisement.

[Photo] An unplanned controversy, 30 years ago

Clayton Caringer, archives staffer
March 3, 2020
2020 is a big year for voting. Find out how to become a registered voter.

How to vote in 2020

Megan Glasgow and Katherine Stobbe
January 30, 2020
The NHL is bringing their All-Star game to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis

[Photo] The NHL All Star Game comes to the Lou

Henry Chappell, Sports Writer
January 24, 2020
Post-Christmas winter is boring, dreary and stressful. Here's a guide to get you through it.

[Photo] Winter Survival Guide

Megan Glasgow, features writer
January 19, 2020
Read up on the current standings of the 2020 presidential election.

[Photo] Fast facts of the 2020 election

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
December 13, 2019
If the Amazon rainforest continues to burn it will drastically hurt the global environment.

[Photo] Going up in flames

Kailey Shirrell, opinions writer
September 24, 2019
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