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Eva Smith has always had an interest in government, now she's ready to take the next step.

Senior profile: Eva Smith

Sophia Webb, features + in-depth editor May 1, 2024

College: Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas Major: Public Policy When you think of the Youth and Government (YAG) program here at KHS, the first face that should pop into your mind is Eva Smith....

Catching her breath after an exhausting race, she looks over to her parents, a reminder of who inspired her dreams as a runner.

Senior Profile: Josie Baker

Madeleine Krewet, entertainment editor May 1, 2024

College: Major: Catching her breath after an exhausting race, she looks over to her parents, a reminder of who inspired her dreams as a runner. Growing up,  Josie Baker, senior, said she always...

Many high school students are conflicted with choosing between community college and a university.

Call Ed: Celebrating community college

TKC Staff January 24, 2024

University. The magical experience that will leave you with lifelong friends, an emotional connection to ramen noodles and  $40,000 in student loan debt, according to USA Today. Who can say no to that?...

Nick DePalma army crawls through a field in typical uniform.

Nick DePalma

Norah Manwaring, writer May 10, 2023

College: Flight School (undecided) Major: Aviation After restlessly camping out in a tent overnight, Nick DePalma, senior, gets ready for battle. He puts on his uniform, grabs his supplies and prepares...

It fills me with joy that I have a future where I get to be with my best friend again.

Maddie Hickman

Maddie Hickman, social media editor May 10, 2023

University of Central Arkansas Undecided Dear Softball, You’ve been good to me the past eight years. We’ve been through hell and back together. There were times where we connected really...

From a young age, due to her father’s job as a professional soccer player and coach, Caitlyn has traveled the world.

Caitlyn Carnell

Mia Intagliata, opinions writer May 10, 2023

Caitlyn Carnell, senior, has never lived a stable life. From a young age, due to her father’s job as a professional soccer player and coach, Caitlyn has traveled the world. Caitlyn said that with this...

Long-distance relationships have a success rate of only 60%, according to a survey conducted by KIIROO.

60%

Anna Kaiser, entertainment writer February 13, 2023

Breaking up before college is a sensitive topic for many seniors as the year comes to an end. Breaking up might be necessary when considering that long-distance relationships have a success rate of only...

College preparations can look like a variety of different activities.

College preparations

Anna Kaiser, entertainment writer January 18, 2023

The stress of college preparations and applications can be overwhelming for many. As the year continues to get closer to the end, seniors are starting to look at what they need to be doing. For Emme Bailey,...

By Christmas, seniors may not have even applied to college yet. Some may still be waiting on their acceptance letters, or have been accepted but need to decide which school will get their $100 enrollment fee.

In the holiday hot seat

Lila Shepard, managing editor December 6, 2022

*This piece is entirely satirical When the bell rings at the end of the day and school lets out for winter break, dreams of sugarplums, Christmas lights and binge-watching Netflix dance in students’...

KHS will begin hosting in-person college visits on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Upcoming college visits at KHS

Lydia Drake, web editor September 6, 2022

KHS will begin hosting in-person college visits on Tuesday, Sept. 6. These visits allow students to meet with representatives from colleges and universities from all over the country to learn more about...

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