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Amazon is dominating the retail industry, and is causing malls and small businesses to struggle.

Age of Amazon

Khadija Khan, news writer April 1, 2022

*Opinion Where would you go if you desperately needed a tool to separate your egg white from the yolk? For most of us, the answer is simple: Amazon – with free delivery for Prime members – the egg-separating...

Wondering how to spend your Valentine's day? Here's some advice on how to make the day fun.

Do’s and don’t’s of Valentine’s Day

Grace Marcus, print managing editor February 11, 2022

  National Singles Awareness Day, or as some call it, “Valentine’s Day,” is on the horizon again. Although some people think this holiday was created by Hallmark to sell more cards during...

After the COVID-19 pandemic affected standardized testing opportunities, a permanent future with test-optional college applications is possible.

In-depth: A test-optional future

Mya Copeland, features + in-depth editor January 6, 2022

After three hours of staring at the tiny bubbles on a Scantron sheet, even a good student can start to go cross-eyed. Taking the ACT or SAT is a time-consuming process, especially for those taking tutoring...

An illustrated map of Mac Key's top choices for college

The Key to success

Owen Spiegel, news staffer December 15, 2021

Mac Key, senior, knows exactly what kind of college he wants to go to. A lifelong creator whose favorite childhood toys were Lincoln Logs and Lego bricks, he wants to go to a university with a strong engineering...

These four comforting,  simple fall recipes are perfect for when you are in the mood to watch movies at home or share sweet treats with friends.

Fun fall recipes

Lila Shepard, news editor October 12, 2021

During the cooler months, it's nice to have sweet, fall-themed treats to snack on. These autumn recipes are both fun to make and sure to satisfy your cravings.

KHS offers over 40 clubs for students with diffeerent iinterests. Read about three of them here. Art by Kain Stobbe.

KHS clubs preview

Megan Glasgow, editor-in-chief August 25, 2021

Waffle Club: New to KHS this year, Waffle Club plans to meet Friday mornings before school to make and eat waffles, play games and socialize. Hannah Banks and Lainey Hogg, co-presidents, founders...

I spent the summer of 2020 walking circles around Kirkwood to occupy my mind and time.

Cyclical – Mya Copeland

Mya Copeland, features writer May 17, 2021

Harrison to Woodbine, down to Adams, back to Geyer, final stretch of Woodbine, then home. That was my route, all summer long. Day after day, week after week, I walked the same route. Some days, I walked...

Over the past 14 months, I've experienced a lot of change in my life.

Change – Lydia Drake

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer May 13, 2021

I’ve experienced a lot of change over the past 14 months. No, I didn’t dye my hair or switch the way I dressed, but it's still hard to believe I am the same person today as I was 14 months ago.  The...

I realized speed doesn’t measure growth. It takes time to come back “stronger than a ’90s trend.”

Fearless – Ava Duggin

Ava Duggin, social media editor May 13, 2021

July 26, 2020. Fourteen months ago I thought about that date everyday. I closed my eyes and tasted the salt in the air. I ran my fingers through my hair and felt confident as I waited in line to enter...

The Black Lives Matter Movement needs your help to put an end to systemic racism.

#BlackLivesMatter

Maddie Hickman, health + wellness writer April 20, 2021

‘#BlackLivesMatter’ was spread on social media by the co-founder Alicia Garzia following the murder of Trayvon Martin, a 17 year old, in 2012. The connection with the Black Lives Matter movement shows...

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