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The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Rachel Finan

Rachel Finan, web editor

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Hobbies and Interests: Cross country, track, hiking, baking and blasting music in my room.

Favorite Song: “I’m Like A Bird” by Nelly Furtado

Favorite Quote: “My babysitter got me addicted to coke” -DeLila (She meant the soda)

All content by Rachel Finan
The bubble tea drink can be found at various locations around St. Louis, but here are some of the top-tier boba spots. 

Kirkwood boba review

Maya Kim and Rachel Finan
April 1, 2022
“The Fallout” follows the lives of high schoolers after a school shooting.

HBO’s The Fallout Review

Rachel Finan, web editor
March 1, 2022
Jonah Roy is a Kirkwood alum who is currently making music in Los Angeles.

Where are they now: Jonah Roy

Rachel Finan and Owen Spiegel
March 1, 2022
Check out three TKC staffers' favorite up-and-coming rock bands and find someone new to listen to.

Rock and reviews: TKC staffers recommend rock bands

Rachel Finan, Megan Glasgow, and Kate Schreiber
February 28, 2022
Maneskin

Maneskin

Rachel Finan, web editor
February 24, 2022
Art by Morgan Hooker. “Everyone has something they are dealing with,” Robin Giden said.

Winter blues

Rachel Finan, web editor
February 15, 2022
"The more stress you put on yourself, the harder it’ll be,” Hupp said.

Finals advice from seniors

Anna Newland and Rachel Finan
December 13, 2021
KPD worked with KHS administration to ensure that a concerning social media post did not pose a threat to KHS students.

KHS investigates concerning social media post Friday Dec. 3

Grace Marcus and Rachel Finan
December 3, 2021
Lilly Strickland, sophomore, favorite stroke is the breast stroke.

Lilly Strickland

Rachel Finan, web editor
November 30, 2021
The banners with past titles hang on the wall of the Natitorium.

Meet the 2021 Girl’s Swim Team

Rachel Finan, web editor
November 30, 2021
Emma Trask, pictured left, is a senior on the Swim and Dive team this season.

Emma Trask

Rachel Finan, web editor
November 30, 2021
Sophie Howell, junior, says her favorite bonding memory is when the team gets spray tans for state.

Sophie Howell

Rachel Finan, web editor
November 29, 2021
Sonya Lang, freshman, is starting her first year of Kirkwood Swim and Dive.

Sonya Lang

Rachel Finan, web editor
November 29, 2021
Edwin Thorpe stands outside of Dierbergs next to his bike he rode there.

The road to Kirkwood

Rachel Finan, web editor
November 13, 2021
Hair and makeup can be hard to figure out but if you have a plan you can look amazing

Hair and makeup ideas

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

Boutineers and corsages

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 4, 2021
There are so many beautiful places around Saint Louis.

Photo location

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

Where to get your outfit

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.

After parties

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

Friendship Dance survival guide

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 4, 2021
An unidentified adult man trespassed on the KHS campus at 7:20 a.m., Nov. 2.

KHS unarmed intruder arrested Nov. 2

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley
November 2, 2021
For every Varsity game, Pep Nation sets a different theme for students.

[Photo] Friday night fashion: KHS on Pep Nation themes

November 7, 2021
Human Monsters is a podcast that dives into Kim and Finan's passion for true crime and the cases that got them hooked.

Human Monsters podcast: episode 1

Rachel Finan, Maya Kim, and Ella Sottile
October 7, 2021
KHS and WGHS will hold separate Friendship Dances this year to mitigate risk of COVID-19.

[Photo] Friendship Dance to be held separately at KHS and WGHS

Hayden Davidson and Megan Glasgow
September 14, 2021
On June 28, 2021 private investigation company Encompass Resolution, based in Kansas City, Missouri, looked into a history of sexual abuse and misconduct allegations.

Encompass Resolution breakdown

Rachel Finan, web editor
August 27, 2021
Encompass Resolution, the independent group appointed to investigate the climate and culture around the handling of sexual abuse and misconduct allegations within KSD presented its final findings and report at the Board of Education meeting, Monday, June 28. 

Thirty KSD staff members accused of sexual misconduct over five decades, report says

Rachel Finan and Kate Schreiber
June 29, 2021
when all else fails- Rick and Morty

Exhausted – Rachel Finan

Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
May 17, 2021
Art by Laurel Seidensticker. Maddie is committed to New York University and plans to major in vocal performance with a focus in  contemporary music.

Senior profile: Maddie Gartland

Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
April 28, 2021
“You need to create that healthy relationship with your body and food," Anonymous said. "You need to know that no matter what you see when you look in the mirror you are beautiful."

VoK collection: Students share experiences with eating disorders

Ava Duggin, Rachel Finan, and Audrey Blaine
March 26, 2021
New Year's resolutions have become an endless cycle of self-help journals and new workout equipment.

New Year, same you: Why you should quit making resolutions

Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
February 21, 2021
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, at approximately 7:30 p.m., three KSD schools were vandalized with racial slurs. In this article, TKC highlights five Black students connected to Kirkwood, who explain their thoughts and feelings regarding the hate crime and their feelings on Kirkwood’s action following the situation. Art by Graesen Joyce

Black students’ perspectives on Jan. 6 hate crime

Maya Kim, Rachel Finan, Graesen Joyce, and Ella Davies
February 19, 2021
It has been seven months since the revival of the “Black Lives Matter” movement in late May. The momentum may have diminished, but the movement is not over.

Summer “Black Lives Matter” protests and current efforts

Maya Kim and Rachel Finan
January 8, 2021
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.

Suicide;

Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
December 14, 2020
Art By Audrey Blaine

Aveeno

Rachel Finan and Maya Kim
November 13, 2020
Art by Audrey Blaine

Aquaphor

Rachel Finan and Maya Kim
November 13, 2020
Fighting boredom during a pandemic

Fighting boredom during a pandemic

Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
October 15, 2020
A themed dinner spices up dinner at home in a pandemic.

[Photo] Themed Dinner

September 24, 2020
Start a book club or read some bestsellers to put down the screens durning quarantine.

[Photo] Reading

September 24, 2020
Baking is the perfect boredom killer from brownies to cookies.

[Photo] Baking

September 24, 2020
A picnic is perfect for the cooler weather.

[Photo] Picnic

September 24, 2020
Hiking in Babler Park through the woods.

[Photo] Hiking

September 23, 2020
Ditto in Glendale is a perfect thrifting stop.

[Photo] Thrifting

October 12, 2020
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[Photo] Brunch

October 6, 2020
The Stlreentryfund helps formerly incarcerated people reenter into society.

Fill your feed; Black Lives Matter accounts to follow

Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
August 26, 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

National

Rachel Finan, health + wellness writer
May 6, 2020

National

Rachel Finan, health + wellness writer
April 27, 2020
Senior check out is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 on KHS campus.

COVID-19: National, state and local news

Clayton Caringer, Lydia Cohen, and Rachel Finan
April 27, 2020
TKC staffers explore the pros and cons of being quarantined.

Quarantine Pros and Cons

Amelia Hurley and Rachel Finan
April 13, 2020

In defense of quarantine

Rachel Finan, health and wellness editor
April 9, 2020
Paige Howell, junior, dives off the blocks as her race begins.

State season; girls’ swim team places at state

Rachel Finan, health and wellness writer
March 27, 2020
Redlining's long lasting mark

Redlining’s long lasting mark

Rachel Finan, health and wellness writer
March 26, 2020
Students bring a variety of items to each class during homeroom.

Homeroom chatter

Rachel Finan, health and wellness writer
March 2, 2020
Surviving winter on accutane

Surviving winter on accutane

Rachel Finan and Maya Kim
March 2, 2020
When the temperature drops it is time to put down that Starbucks iced latte, and pick up a hot coffee or tea. Read this guide to know what to do for that sore throat and what to bring to a camp fire or hockey game.

Fall drink guide

Rachel Finan, health + wellness writer
November 18, 2019
Concussions were an issue that affected 15% of high school students in 2017.

The Brain Issue: Long term impact

Rachel Finan, health + wellness writer
November 6, 2019
A family stands outside of the STL city hall at the climate strike.

Climate revolution

Rachel Finan, health and wellness writer
October 27, 2019
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