Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Graesen Joyce

Graesen Joyce, art editor

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Favorite musical artist: The 1975

Favorite quote: “Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” – William Faulkner

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All content by Graesen Joyce
In-depth: Positively beautiful - Mya Copeland

[Photo] Top five in-depth stories of 2021

TKC Staff
December 29, 2021
Art by Graesen Joyce. I’ll remind you that changes — big or small — can be incredibly transformative.

[Video] Senior column: Tom Mueller

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
May 4, 2021
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. 

[Photo] Senior column: Olivia Silvey

Olivia Silvey, opinions editor
April 28, 2021
Certainly the most distinguished farewell addresses, those of men of brilliance and prominence like Washington and Eisenhower, were heard and widely praised. Still, even they were not truly listened to.

[Photo] Senior column: Daniel Tobias

Daniel Tobias, political editor
May 1, 2021
There has been a recent movement supporting body positivity on many social media platforms.

[Photo] In-depth: Positively beautiful

Mya Copeland, features writer
March 26, 2021
Art by Graesen Joyce. In response to the vandalism on Jan. 6, 2021 involving racial slurs spray-painted onto three KSD schools, Black students have spoken out about their experiences with racism in Kirkwood. TKC interviewed Black students and teachers about their thoughts on the next steps they feel Kirkwood must take to address racial injustice, and how to stop it at its source.

In-Depth: The next step

Maya Kim and Graesen Joyce
March 1, 2021
With athletes training their physical strengths, often their mental health is overlooked.

[Photo] The game beyond the game

Kinley Bokermann, sports writer
March 2, 2021
Current school boundaries divide Meacham Park, a predominantly African American neighborhood, into three elementary schools, creating a social divide in the community. Art by Graesen Joyce

In-depth: Safety in numbers

Megan Glasgow, Kate Schreiber, and Graesen Joyce
February 23, 2021
If we want an end to this catastrophe we must first accept the true danger it brings to the future.

[Photo] Eliminate climate change

Maddie Hickman, health + wellness writer
April 21, 2021
TKC wants to bring attention to historical and current issues of race often overlooked in Kirkwood schools and the community. In this in-depth, we highlight both problems and possible solutions of race-related issues to increase awareness of these topics. Art by Graesen Joyce

[Photo] Recognizing race: unexplored issues in Kirkwood

Megan Glasgow, Sim Khanuja, Maya Kim, Kate Schreiber, Caroline Steidley, and Nathan Sweeney
March 3, 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
At the start of each TKC cycle, the artists are given a prompt for Artists’ Take. This cycle’s prompt is “Valentine's Day."

Artists’ take #4: Valentine’s Day

Graesen Joyce, art editor
February 14, 2021
Nearly everyone dreams of being TikTok famous. But which current famous Tiktok creator are you truly most similar to?

[Photo] Which famous TikTok creator are you?

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
February 21, 2021
President Biden's cabinet consists of Vice President Harris and the heads of the 15 executive departments.

[Photo] Diversity, experience and controversy: A review of President Biden’s cabinet

Daniel Tobias, political editor
February 13, 2021
These are the 11 albums TKC thinks are worth giving a listen.

[Photo] TKC’s top 11 music albums

Megan Glasgow, features + in-depth editor
February 8, 2021
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[Photo] Father of the Bride – Vampire Weekend

Grace Marcus, features writer
January 28, 2021
first light

[Photo] First Light (2018 Remaster) – Makoto Matsushitas

Samantha Roth, artist
January 28, 2021
With an all-star list of unexpected collaborators including Ty Dolla $ign and Tori Kelly, the album takes a distinct approach to pop music.

[Photo] Djesse vol. 3 – Jacob Collier

Elliott Notrica, breaking news editor
January 28, 2021
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[Photo] Rubber soul – The Beatles

Kate Schreiber, features + in-depth editor
January 28, 2021
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[Photo] Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen

Nicholas Whittington, features writer
January 28, 2021
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[Photo] Fine Line – Harry Styles

Sophia Beckmann, photographer
January 28, 2021
At the start of each TKC cycle, the artists are given a prompt for Artists’ Take.

Artists’ take #3: New Year’s Resolutions

Graesen Joyce, art editor
January 25, 2021
Is Olivia Rodrigos debut single, "drivers license," about her costar Joshua Bassett? And how did Sabrina Carpenter get involved?

[Photo] The drama behind Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” and Joshua Bassett’s response

Megan Glasgow, features + in-depth editor
January 22, 2021
"[Music is] a very comforting thing for me," Colin Murphy, senior, said. "It’s like a comfort blanket.”

[Photo] Unwrapping KHS students’ “Spotify 2020 Wrapped”

Ava Duggin and Lila Shepard
January 8, 2021
With 2020 being a year like no other in sports, our TKC staff made sure to capture all of the moments.

[Photo] Top five sports stories of 2020

Henry Chappell, sports editor
January 21, 2021
Artists' Take is an opportunity for TKC's artists to freely showcase their styles and abilities.

Artists’ take #2: 2020

Graesen Joyce, art editor
December 8, 2020
“Artists' Take” is an opportunity for TKC's artists to freely showcase their styles and abilities.

Artists’ take #1: Self portrait

Graesen Joyce, art editor
November 16, 2020
The KHS senior class leaders have kept trying to find a plan to still maintain the spirit for Turkey Day at KHS.

[Photo] Neverending spirit

Henry Chappell, sports editor
November 11, 2020
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.

[Photo] Suicide;

Rachel Finan, health + wellness editor
December 14, 2020
Xavier Austin said he attended the protest against Page’s decision, where he said he got to see many people passionate about the issue.

[Photo] Xavier Austin

Maya Kim, social media editor
September 21, 2020
Olivia Williams says is directly affected by Page’s decision. She said college recruiting is most important at her age, so colleges not being able to get her game footage will impact her chance of getting into colleges.

[Photo] Olivia Williams

Ava Duggin, social media editor
September 21, 2020
Munroe said he thinks hockey can be played safely with few contacting COVID-19.

[Photo] Charlie Munroe

Ava Duggin, social media editor
September 21, 2020
Tommy said he had already decided against participating in cross country this season due to COVID-19 concerns.

[Photo] Tommy Byrne

Maya Kim, social media editor
September 21, 2020
KHS students have actively voiced their conflicting opinions on social media regarding the cancellation of moderate to high contact sport competitions.

[Photo] Xander Piskulic

September 21, 2020
The Simpsons, the lovable family from Springfield, may be more than they seem. Could they be predicting the future?

[Photo] ‘The Simpsons’: Coincidences predictions?

Emma Patt, entertainment writer
June 11, 2020
Knives Out' takes you on a hunt full of twists and red herrings that is sure to keep you captivated.

[Photo] Movie review: Knives Out

Emma Patt, entertainment writer
June 11, 2020
The "Tiger King," more commonly know as Joe Exotic, was a big cat animal park owner prior to serving his 22-year prison sentence.

[Photo] Tiger king review

Kinley Bokermann, writer
May 4, 2020
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[Photo] 7 traveling tips to pack for your next vacation

Maya Kim, features writer
March 13, 2020
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[Photo] Meredith Millstone

March 2, 2020
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[Photo] Isabelle Carter

March 2, 2020
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[Photo] Joseph Button

March 2, 2020
Students bring a variety of items to each class during homeroom.

[Photo] Homeroom chatter

Rachel Finan, health and wellness writer
March 2, 2020
Miss Americana art

[Photo] Taylor Swift: Miss Americana Review

Lydia Sheehan, entertainment writer
February 28, 2020
The Iowa Caucuses mark the beginning of the 2020 presidential campaign.

[Photo] Iowa Caucuses: Why are they so important?

Jack Matousek, sports writer
February 5, 2020
Kobe Bryant said farewell to basketball in 2016 but his legacy on the court lives on

[Photo] Remembering Kobe Bryant

Jack Matousek, sports writer
February 4, 2020
Take this quiz to see how well you remember the shows from your childhood.

[Photo] How well do you remember your favorite early 2000’s shows?

Emma Patt, entertainment writer
February 3, 2020
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[Photo] “Little Women” Review

Catherine Butler, copy editor
January 28, 2020
Student Council's annual fundraiser focused on aiding California wildfire relief efforts.

[Photo] STUCO Wildfires Relief Fundraiser

Megan Glasgow, features writer
November 21, 2019
Rainbow Rowell fans, you’re in for a treat as sticky-sweet as caramel: tasty at first, but bland once the sugar high wears off.

[Photo] “Pumpkinheads” review

Catherine Butler, copy editor
November 1, 2019
Many students devote their high school years to meeting the requirements for college, only to find another four years waiting for them once theyve been accepted.

[Photo] Smile, you’re on transcript

Megan Glasgow, Features writer
October 27, 2019
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