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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Laurel Seidensticker

Laurel Seidensticker, art editor

she/her

Hobbies and Interests: Violin, music, art, fashion history

Favorite Song: “Madman Across the Water” by Elton John

Favorite Quote: “If you were happy every day of your life, you wouldn’t be a human.” – Veronica Sawyer, Heathers

All content by Laurel Seidensticker
I love clothes. I’m aware that sounds materialistic and stereotypical for a teenage girl to say. But, honestly, fashion is pretty special.

Senior column: Laurel Seidensticker

Laurel Seidensticker, art editor
May 16, 2022
In an age where fashion trends come and go, you barely have enough time to know what's in style before it's not.

[Photo] A new look at old clothes

April 1, 2022
juicy couture pants

[Photo] Avalon Exchange

April 1, 2022
levis jeans

[Photo] Found. Vintage

April 1, 2022
poodle sweater

[Photo] Retro 101/Cherry Bomb Vintage

April 1, 2022
The greatest hockey players in the world play in the NHL and they continue to make history year in and year out.

[Photo] NHL history quiz

Henry Joiner, sports writer
February 15, 2022
According to the American Psychological Association (APA) money is the top reason for Americans to be stressed in 2015

[Photo] Cashing in on the future

Ian Reno, news writer
February 11, 2022
2022 marks the 50-year anniversary of Title IX, the legislation that made opportunities for women more equal across the board, especially in the world of sports.

[Photo] Leveling the playing field

Kinley Bokermann, sports editor
February 11, 2022
Laurel Seidensticker's, art editor, take on their favorite comfort movie.

[Photo] Artists’ take #9: Favorite comfort movie

January 11, 2022
As Harry Styles graced the December 2020 Vogue cover wearing a lacy, baby-blue dress with black detailing on the edging, all hell broke loose.

[Photo] Top five opinions stories of 2021

TKC Staff
January 4, 2022
14 months later: Art, art by Laurel Seidensticker.

[Photo] Top five art visuals of 2021

TKC Staff
December 30, 2021
With astrology so widespread, the question remains: are zodiac signs real?

[Photo] Written in the stars

January 7, 2022
Image from iOS

[Photo] 10 Reasons why KHS will win Turkey Day 2021

Henry Chappell, sports editor
November 24, 2021
The KSD BOE meeting held Monday, Nov. 15, covered curriculum and policy.

[Photo] BOE reviews algebra curriculum

Ava Tebo, podcast staffer
November 19, 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
On Sept. 1, 2021 Texas signed into law a bill (also known as the Texas Heartbeat Act) that makes abortions illegal after the first six weeks of pregnancy – when you can first detect a heartbeat. Another aspect of the bill is that citizens can sue those who have had an abortion or have helped with abortion in any way for up to $10,000 in legal fees. Art by Laurel Seidensticker.

[Video] An undue burden

Kailey Shirrell, social media editor
September 27, 2021
Back to school also means back to awkward group projects.

[Photo] How to be social in high school

Kailey Shirrell, social media editor
August 25, 2021
Throughout the pandemic, I have admired humanity's ability to adapt.

[Photo] Adaptability – Sim Khanuja

Sim Khanuja, opinions writer
May 17, 2021
Quarantine has been a difficult time for everyone, but in it, I rediscovered the ability to be alone.

[Photo] Alone – Kailey Shirrell

Kailey Shirrell, news editor
May 17, 2021
Art by Laurel Seidensticker. Cecillia Escudero, senior, is planning on attending SLU and wants to minor in studio art and major in a science related course.

[Video] Senior profile: Ceci Escudero

Kailey Shirrell, news editor
May 4, 2021
Art by Laurel Seidensticker. They have been playing soccer together since they were 4. Throughout their lives, they have helped each other both on and off the field.

[Video] Senior profile: Emma and Kamryn Ealey

Maya Kim, social media editor
May 4, 2021
My art shows what the past 14 months have meant to me.

Break – Laurel Seidensticker

Laurel Seidensticker, artist
May 4, 2021
Art by Laurel Seidensticker. Xenaira Arguedas has been dancing her whole life, both with her dance studio and the KHS dance team.

[Video] Senior profile: Xenaira Arguedas

Mya Copeland, features writer
May 3, 2021
On the left side of the image, the girl is looking at her phone. On the right side, she is looking at her list of goals. The cool colors on the left half portray a gloomier feeling vs. the warm tones on the right half.

[Photo] Refocus – Lila Shepard

Lila Shepard, features writer
May 13, 2021
My last 14 months have been nothing "normal," but the extra time on my hand has made me learn more about myself and do some rethinking.

[Photo] Rethinking – Kinley Bokermann

Kinley Bokermann, sports writer
May 13, 2021
Mara Alabsew will be attending Arizona State University. Alabsew plans on majoring in computer science and minoring in design.

[Photo] Senior profile: Mary Alabsew

Grace Marcus, features writer
April 28, 2021
Homework sucks. I know it, you know it. It's time for a change.

[Photo] Homework sucks, and I’m done doing it

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
March 22, 2021
When asked what words they would use to describe "The Twilight Zone", these are some that the castmates used.

[Photo] Play preview: “The Twilight Zone”

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
March 21, 2021
Laurel Seidensticker depicts their views of the holiday.

[Photo] Artists’ take #4: Valentine’s Day

Graesen Joyce, art editor
February 14, 2021
As Harry Styles graced the December 2020 Vogue cover wearing a lacy, baby-blue dress with black detailing on the edging, all hell broke loose.

[Photo] Yep, Harry Styles wore a dress

Caroline Steidley, opinions writer
February 8, 2021
Laurel Seidensticker, artist, depicts their take on resolutions for 2021.

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

Graesen Joyce, art editor
January 25, 2021
Laurel Seidensticker's, artist, self-portrait.

[Photo] Artists’ take #1: Self portrait

Graesen Joyce, art editor
November 16, 2020
Art by Laurel Seidensticker

[Photo] Top 3 best Tim Burton Halloween movies

Lydia Sheehan, entertainment writer
October 29, 2020
Republicans are turning against Trump. Art by Laurel Seidensticker

[Photo] Political Issue: Republicans against Donald Trump

Caroline Steidley, opinions writer
October 16, 2020
Heartbreak Weather

[Photo] Niall Horan's "Heartbreak Weather" review

June 11, 2020
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