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Sha'diya Tomlin, leader of the walkout, raises her fist in the air. The walkout is in response to the Jason Stockley verdict that rocked the St. Louis area on Friday.

How to Walk Out

Atja Imamovic, writer May 21, 2018

As political activism finds its way into America’s schools, so does debate over how it should be displayed. While activists may share political opinions, they have adverse approaches on how to demonstrate...

A summary of the Ferguson Commission Report

Naomi Blair, news writer October 14, 2015

  The Ferguson Commission Report was released in response to upheaval in Ferguson about racial victimization Sept. 14. As outlined by the Ferguson Commission website, the report is a take on the...

How to avoid another Ferguson

How to avoid another Ferguson

David Reynolds, copy editor March 3, 2015

Tensions run high over six months after Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. This time period has given people the opportunity to process the incident as well as propose long-term...

Ferguson update: youth speak

Ferguson update: youth speak

Mimi Wright, in-depth editor January 14, 2015

The Ferguson Commission met for the fourth time Jan. 10 at St. Louis Community College on the Florissant Valley Campus since they were appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon Nov. 18, 2014.  Instead of discussing...

Kirkwood High School students protest

Kirkwood High School students protest

Trevor Currie, photographer December 11, 2014

Dec. 2 at 12:40 p.m. Students walked out of class to protest the Mike Brown shooting. Students went down to the middle of Lyons Stadium where they chanted, “Hands up, don’t shoot” and “What...

Students hold walkout in light of Ferguson events

Students hold walkout in light of Ferguson events

Bridget Randazzo, print managing editor December 2, 2014

Today, Dec. 2, 2014, a student-led walkout occurred at KHS. About 70 students left their sixth hour classes at 12:50 p.m. and walked toward the commons area. Then, they walked past the library and out...

Update from Dr. Williams on Ferguson safety concerns

Lucy Dwyer, editor-in-chief November 22, 2014

UPDATE NOV. 24 The grand jury in the Michael Brown case has reached a verdict and will release their findings at 8 p.m. tonight, according to ABC News. Dr. Tom Williams, superintendent, said after school...

Havener dispels rumors of violence at KHS

Havener dispels rumors of violence at KHS

Lucy Dwyer, editor-in-chief November 12, 2014

Rumors surfaced Wednesday morning that some type of violence may take place at KHS Wednesday, Nov. 12. Dr. Michael Havener, principal, said he was contacted Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning...

photo courtesy of MCT Campus

Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams speaks to safety concerns about expected Ferguson decision

Lucy Dwyer, editor-in-chief November 10, 2014

In light of rumors that the grand jury will soon release their findings in the Michael Brown case, Dr. Tom Williams, superintendent, sent out an email to KSD staff Monday about possibly cancelling school...

Glendale officer suspended

Glendale officer suspended

Max Shulklapper, news writer September 19, 2014

A day of celebration was transformed into a day of turmoil on Friday, Aug. 22 as fallout from the Ferguson protests lead to the cancellation of a Glendale tradition. The community chose not to hold their...

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