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The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Audrey Blaine

Audrey Blaine, visual managing editor

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Hobbies and Interests: Music (especially songwriting), painting, nature, spending time with loved ones, stalking people on Spotify and taking care of myself

Favorite Song: “The Story,” by Conan Gray

Favorite Quote: “There is nothing more musical than a sunset” – Claude Debussy

All content by Audrey Blaine
Little by little, I’m starting to see my sensitivity as a vessel for empathy and love instead of labeling myself as weak.

Senior column: Audrey Blaine

Audrey Blaine, visual managing editor
April 13, 2022
A KHS senior boy’s pornography addiction began when he was in 6th grade.

[Photo] Addicted to porn

March 4, 2022
A KHS senior boy’s pornography addiction began when he was in 6th grade.

[Photo] Addicted to porn

Maya Kim, web editor
March 4, 2022
The 2022 NHL All-star game and skills competitions was held in Las Vegas.

[Photo] The best and worst moments from the 2022 NHL all-star game

Owen Backer, sports writer
February 15, 2022
Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day with a significant other or going solo, there’s no better time to cook up some yummy and romantic desserts.

Romantic recipes

Audrey Blaine, visual managing editor
February 14, 2022
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[Photo] TKC’s 2022 NFL playoff picks

Kinley Bokermann and Henry Chappell
January 31, 2022
Trigger Warning: Pete Davidson's face is pictured.

[Photo] Call Ed: The world's most pressing issues

February 15, 2022
If you're on Ross's side, you don't deserve to find love.

[Photo] Were Ross and Rachel on a break?

February 15, 2022
Audrey Blaine's, visual managing editor, take on their favorite comfort movie.

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

January 11, 2022
It's a date (with you), art by Audrey Blaine.

[Photo] Top five art visuals of 2021

TKC Staff
December 30, 2021
In-depth: Controversial freedom - Nicholas Whittington

[Photo] Top five in-depth stories of 2021

TKC Staff
December 29, 2021
TKC sat down with three different people: a high school senior, a gifted specialist and a college counselor.

[Photo] In-depth: Roundtable Q&A: standardized testing

January 7, 2022
What I’ve found is that something so small can sometimes put life into so much perspective.

Gratitude 365

Audrey Blaine, visual managing editor
November 24, 2021
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[Photo] Charity Issue: Helping Hands

December 1, 2021
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[Photo] Family #3

December 1, 2021
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[Photo] Family #2

December 1, 2021
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[Photo] Family #4

December 1, 2021
Turkey Week is the longest held tradition at KHS, but both freshmen and sophomores have yet to experience the true spirit of Turkey Day.

[Photo] Turkey Week schedule

Grace Marcus, print managing editor
November 17, 2021
Ever since his father introduced him to the sport at age 5, Poniewaz has stuck with his passion of basketball.

Court and classroom

Audrey Blaine, visual managing editor
November 1, 2021
The KSD BOE received comments from Kirkwood residents about education and literature in libraries and classrooms, as well as continued mask mandates at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 25.

BOE receives public comments, approves District Strategic Communication Plan

Audrey Blaine and Mya Copeland
October 26, 2021
The map of Juddah's canoe route down the Yellowstone river.

[Photo] 600 miles down

William Schreiber, features writer
October 12, 2021
These months weighed on me, but they also lifted a fog — now I’m starting to witness the world with more clarity.

Above – Audrey Blaine

Audrey Blaine, art editor
May 17, 2021
The first step to garment making is creating a sketch. This is shown up above of what a sketch might look like.

[Photo] Fashion splash

May 9, 2021
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VoK collection: Students share experiences with eating disorders

Ava Duggin, Rachel Finan, and Audrey Blaine
March 26, 2021
"Self-dates aren’t magic, and they take some getting used to. Maybe it helps to start small, whether that means catching the sunset for 15 minutes or even buying yourself some flowers."

It’s a date (with you)

Audrey Blaine, art editor
March 2, 2021
Audrey Blaine depicts their views of the holiday.

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

Graesen Joyce, art editor
February 14, 2021
In this edition of TKC's H Squared sports podcast, Henry Chappell and Henry Joiner talk with Mr. Eden about their honest predictions for Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

[Photo] H Squared podcast: Super Bowl picks and the fix feat. Mr. Eden

February 7, 2021
While there is no published school board policy, KHS journalism is a First Amendment school by practice, allowing TKC writers to be the voice of Kirkwood students.

[Photo] In-depth: Controversial freedom

Nicholas Whittington, features writer
January 28, 2021
Most students in the US don't have full First Amendment or press freedom rights on campus.

[Photo] The road to students’ rights

Grace Marcus, features writer
February 8, 2021
Audrey Blaine, art editor, depicts their take on resolutions for 2021.

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

Graesen Joyce, art editor
January 25, 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.

[Photo] Summer “Black Lives Matter” protests and current efforts

Maya Kim and Rachel Finan
January 8, 2021
Zoe Knight, KHS senior, used the time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to create her own nonprofit. “Project WallFlower is a nonprofit organization that raises money to provide period products to students in need,” Zoe said.

[Photo] Creating Project WallFlower

Lydia Sheehan, entertainment writer
December 4, 2020
Audrey Blaine’s, art editor, 2020.

[Photo] Artists’ take #2: 2020

Graesen Joyce, art editor
December 8, 2020
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[Photo] Fighting for our boys

Lila Shepard, features writer
December 9, 2020
Audrey Blaine's, art editor, self-portrait.

[Photo] Artists’ take #1: Self portrait

Graesen Joyce, art editor
November 16, 2020
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[Photo] The forgotten stars of the Negro Leagues

Jack Matousek and Daniel Tobias
October 27, 2020
We cover all of these NFL week six matchups on this pick six episode with Louis Dellorco.

[Photo] H Squared Podcast: Picks and the fix feat. Louis Dellorco

Henry Joiner and Henry Chappell
October 17, 2020
In this episode, we evaluate these three NFL matchups.

[Photo] H squared podcast: Picks and the fix feat. Tom Mueller

Henry Chappell and Henry Joiner
October 10, 2020
The President has had four years to prove himself, and seven months to prevent his people from dying. He has done neither, which is why TKC firmly endorses Joseph Biden Jr. for President of the United States this November. 

[Photo] Call Ed: Joe knows

TKC Staff
October 22, 2020
From campaigning for a local representative to utilizing their social media platforms, TKC was able to highlight a few ways KHS students participated in politics. 

[Photo] Megan Roche and Siena Pack

Ava Duggin, social media editor
October 2, 2020
Art depicts a BLM protester holding a sign, as many did when people flooded the streets calling for action this summer.

[Photo] Timeline of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer

Lydia Cohen, print + web managing editor
August 24, 2020
Though COVID-19 made many KHS spring traditions impossible, the graduation parade is one that will hopefully stay.

[Photo] Rating KHS traditions

Mya Copeland, features writer
August 24, 2020
One Direction may be reuniting soon.

[Photo] Is 1D heading back in one direction?

Ava Duggin, features writer
June 11, 2020
Now, while most people are suffering from the inconveniences of the stay-at-home order, Gadkari said she has much to worry about in addition to social distancing: her recently diagnosed immune disorder and job as an essential worker.

[Photo] VoK: Lauren Gadkari

June 11, 2020
21-year-old singer-songwriter Conan Gray released his debut album "Kid Krow" March 20.

[Photo] Conan Gray takes flight with release of “Kid Krow”

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

Editorial cartoon: We are in this together

Audrey Blaine, artist
April 30, 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
Senior check out is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 on KHS campus.

[Photo] COVID-19: National, state and local news

Clayton Caringer, Lydia Cohen, and Rachel Finan
April 27, 2020
Many people are stuck inside their homes due to COVID-19.

[Photo] How to stay sane in isolation

Lily Bartin, VoK editor
March 17, 2020
20 year-old Mikaela Straus, better known as King Princess, released her debut album "Cheap Queen" Oct. 25 2019.

[Photo] “Cheap Queen” review

Kate Schreiber, features writer
December 10, 2019
Concussions were an issue that affected 15% of high school students in 2017.

[Photo] The Brain Issue: Long term impact

Rachel Finan, health + wellness writer
November 6, 2019
TikTok is a social media app that people use to make funny short videos.

[Photo] What TikTok stereotype are you?

Kailey Shirrell, opinions writer
October 1, 2019
Intramurals are leagues that focus on the enjoyment and community of sports. These need to be implemented at KHS.

[Photo] Intramural inclusion

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
September 25, 2019
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