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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Olivia Silvey

Olivia Silvey, opinions editor

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Favorite musical artist: Post Malone, One Direction

Favorite quote: “Clerk Cares.” – Lilly Anderson and Olivia Silvey

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It’s more than that, though. I cracked open the door to the boy’s club; I’ve learned I can master a foreign skill, and maybe even love it. 

Senior column: Olivia Silvey

Olivia Silvey, opinions editor
April 28, 2021
Nixon created an irreparable divide between the White House and the rest of the world. That has never gone away - in fact, it has only gotten worse.

Dear Mr. Richard Nixon

Olivia Silvey, opinions editor
April 20, 2021
KHS will return to full-day in-person learning March 15, with elements of the plan still in development.

KHS to return full-day, many questions still unanswered

Kate Schreiber and Olivia Silvey
February 24, 2021
The fine art department at KHS has continued to produce art during the COVID-19 pandemic. With some students now returning in-person, certain activities require new specified masks.

COVID-19 comparisons

Kate Schreiber, Molly Higgins, and Olivia Silvey
January 11, 2021
Webster Groves' Moss Field, where the 2020 Turkey Day game was scheduled to take place.

Breaking News: Turkey Day game canceled

Olivia Silvey, Hayden Davidson, and Molly Higgins
November 13, 2020
The KHS cafeteria sits undisturbed on Oct. 26, two weeks before students would return in person.

We are still failing

Olivia Silvey, opinions editor
November 11, 2020
High and moderate frequency contact sports such as football are currently not allowed to compete.

Football and other sports prohibited from competing

Kate Schreiber and Olivia Silvey
September 9, 2020
Black LGBT individuals struggled to be accepted in both social movements. Their identity as both a Black and LGBT person made them targets for criticism, abuse and discrimination.

Black and LGBT history: Forever intertwined

Olivia Silvey, opinions editor
August 26, 2020
KSD will continue providing more information on plans for the fall semester. District properties are still closed.

District update: Superintendent recommends online learning

Molly Higgins, Olivia Silvey, and Kate Schreiber
July 27, 2020
KSD will continue providing more information on plans for the fall semester. District properties are still closed.

District update: fall options, graduation, school board and more

Olivia Silvey and Kate Schreiber
June 10, 2020
The image showing summer school options is a courtesy of the document "KSD Summer School Options" which can be found on the Kirkwood schools website.

KSD summer learning updates

Olivia Silvey and Kate Schreiber
June 4, 2020
Many local businesses and homes are displaying signs to show their support for workers on the front lines of the pandemic.

COVID-19: National, state and local news

Clayton Caringer, Rachel Finan, Kate Schreiber, and Olivia Silvey
May 6, 2020

Local/KSD

Kate Schreiber and Olivia Silvey
May 6, 2020
Here is the route seniors must drive in order to properly check out on May 6.

Senior check out information

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
May 5, 2020
Come together as a community and submit your COVID-19 stories to TKC's Voices of Kirkwood.

Voices of Kirkwood: COVID-19

Olivia Silvey, Kate Schreiber, and Audrey Blaine
April 30, 2020
Some Missouri businesses to reopen May 4, with St. Louis City and County continuing their stay-at-home order until May 15.

Stay-at-home orders conflict, businesses to reopen

Kate Schreiber and Olivia Silvey
April 29, 2020
KSD has begun to reopen the KHS campus for in-person learning.

E-Learning cannot hurt prior grades, and other online learning updates

Olivia Silvey and Kate Schreiber
March 26, 2020
St. Louis mandated a stay at home order starting Monday, and KHS will allow families to pick up essential items on March 22.

St. Louis stay at home order Monday, KHS item pickup

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
March 21, 2020
The College Board announced Advanced Placement (AP) exams will take place online for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 impacts AP exams and statewide tests

Kate Schreiber and Olivia Silvey
March 20, 2020

Online school to begin Thursday, March 26

Lydia Cohen, Kate Schreiber, and Olivia Silvey
March 16, 2020
Seaside, FL, popular spring break destination for Kirkwood students, has closed their beach in response to COVID-19.

Spring break, basketball championships and more affected by coronavirus

Olivia Silvey and Lydia Cohen
March 16, 2020
This photo is courtesty of Google Creative Commons License by the Office of Missouri Governor.

Missouri governor declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19

Olivia Silvey and Kate Schreiber
March 13, 2020
Make sure you're at the right place in your college search process with these tips.

The college search, mapped

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
March 13, 2020
Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd at his St. Louis rally.

Bernie Sanders is a danger to democracy

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
March 10, 2020
Tiffany Hamilton holds her Biden sign at his rally in downtown STL.

Voice of STL: Biden rally at Kiener Plaza

Lily Bartin, Olivia Silvey, and Liam Jackson
March 8, 2020
2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks to the crowd of spectators waving campaign signs.

Biden talks unity and defeating Trump in St. Louis rally

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
March 8, 2020
Dont use a common excuse; get out there and vote.

Well, here’s why.

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
February 10, 2020
The face of democracy has changed a lot over the last 50 years.

Dear Mr. Richard Nixon

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
February 6, 2020
From ice skating to seeing a show at the Fox, the possibilities for how to spend winter are endless.

30 winter activities to try this season

Catherine Butler and Olivia Silvey
January 13, 2020
Read up on the current standings of the 2020 presidential election.

Fast facts of the 2020 election

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
December 13, 2019
Students create posters for the upcoming feminine hygiene product drive during a Coalition Club meeting Nov. 14.

At your service: Ways to give back at KHS

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
December 2, 2019
Discover what upcoming concert in St. Louis you should buy tickets for.

Which upcoming concert should you go to?

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
October 30, 2019
Discover out-of-the-box ideas on how to keep your mind sharp and ready for anything.

6 ways to improve your brain

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
October 24, 2019
Post Malone creates a fresh, memorable sound in his third album, "Hollywood's Bleeding."

Hollywood bleeds for Post Malone

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
October 16, 2019
Intramurals are leagues that focus on the enjoyment and community of sports. These need to be implemented at KHS.

Intramural inclusion

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
September 25, 2019
Zein’s project focused on the process of grief, how to deal with loss through healthy coping mechanisms and ways to approach mental health in adolescence.

Coping with grief: a senior project

Olivia Silvey, staff designer
April 2, 2019
In our household, my moms work very hard to parent each of us to our own needs.

Go ask your mom

Olivia Silvey, staff designer
March 31, 2019
photo courtesy of Siena Pack

Kirkwood girls’ varsity field hockey semifinals

Olivia Silvey, design staff
November 12, 2018
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