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Audrey is going to University of Colorado Boulder in the fall

Audrey Turley

Audrey Turley, art editor May 10, 2023

University of Colorado Boulder Advertising and Media Design Dear middle school Audrey, It’s senior year of high school and you have somehow managed to embarrass me all the way up to this point....

This romantic comedy, released in 2003, stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Alli Luth, opinions editor February 9, 2023

Right off the bat: I need Andie Anderson’s backless yellow dress. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’re seriously missing out. Beautiful costumery aside, any film with character names...

This romantic comedy, released in 2003, stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.

Live, Laugh, Love: Top three rom-coms

Alli Luth, opinions editor February 9, 2023

Are you feeling irritable, hopeless or numb? Worried you’ll never find love? Need a little joy? I have just what the doctor ordered: a rom-com. Preferably with a blanket and snacks. Romantic comedies...

In Sept. of 2022, the BOE voted to reduce the incentive plan for retiring teachers by more than half.

BOE cuts incentives for retiring teachers

Khadija Khan, copy editor January 13, 2023

At the beginning of the school year, the Kirkwood Board of Education (BOE) voted to approve KSD's recommendation to reduce the incentive package for retiring teachers. According to the KSD handbook, this...

Halloween adventures through art, art by David Gaither

Top five art visuals of 2022

Maya Rubin and Audrey Turley December 31, 2022

The Kirkwood Call art staff works throughout the school year to create their own individual art pieces to enhance TKC's stories. Here are The Kirkwood Calls top five art pieces of 2022.   ...

Chris worked a full-time job on top of being a college student at Harris-Stowe State University. He was making a left turn at an intersection when a drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into the driver’s side of his vehicle.

Charity Issue: Never an accident

Lila Shepard, managing editor December 2, 2022

“Is my baby okay?” Patsy Pate asked the paramedics.  On Jan. 5, 2009, her youngest child of eight children, Chris, kissed her goodbye and said he would be right back after checking out a “new...

NFL week one history quiz

NFL week one history quiz

Owen Backer, sports editor October 4, 2022

Week one of the NFL season is a time of optimism for football fans, graced with football after nine months of waiting. All of that time off makes the first week of games a huge question mark. Some of the...

With rumors circulating, TKC wants to inform that banning books at KSD is not currently being discussed.

Banning books at KHS?

Sim Khanuja and Caroline Steidley March 29, 2022

Amidst conversations about certain books in KSD’s libraries, some are questioning if the district is considering permanently taking books off shelves. Banning books at KSD is not currently being...

Before COVID-19, I ranked the top 12 most underrated Taylor Swift songs. After four T-Swift albums and a pandemic, I had to shine light on a few more.

The most underrated Taylor Swift songs part 2

Ava Duggin, web managing editor March 3, 2022

Hey everyone, it’s Ava, your favorite TKC Swiftie. Before COVID-19, I ranked the top 12 most underrated Taylor Swift songs. My list included tracks like “Enchanted” and “All Too Well,” which...

Melsha traveled to different cities taking entrance exams during her first year in Germany. Then, she got accepted into the University of Potsdam.

One ocean away

Ava Duggin, web managing editor March 3, 2022

Olivia Melsha knew no one when she moved 4,500 miles away. As an 18-year-old, it was her first time living away from home. In 2019, Melsha moved into her own apartment in a foreign country.  At...

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