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Senior column: Owen Spiegel

Senior column: Owen Spiegel

Owen Spiegel, sports writer May 1, 2024

I have a lot to be thankful for. But right now I’m thinking about my parents.  I’ve loved reading and learning my whole life (my parent’s fault). As a kid, I’d read about snakes and tornadoes,...

STL City SC kicked off their MLS season Feb. 24, 2024 against Real Salt Lake.

STL City SC: transfer recap, season prediction and review of games played so far

Owen Spiegel, sports writer March 10, 2024

*opinion STL City SC have already played several games this season, but with the year still very young and the club competing in three, or possibly four, competitions this season, there’s plenty to...

Head Coach Jeremy Maclin looks back at the camera during a matchup against De Smet on Aug. 25

Pioneer Football: (roughly) mid-season report and future predictions

Owen Spiegel, Sports Writer October 6, 2023

Kirkwood has started the 2023 season 4-1 on the back of a high-performing defense, but there are questions remaining for the offense. Here’s TKC’s take on the good, the bad and the ugly from the first...

Devon Bennett doesn’t want you to call him a SoundCloud rapper.

Devon Bennett

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor May 10, 2023

Undecided Audio Engineering Devon Bennett doesn’t want you to call him a SoundCloud rapper. “I can’t be mad at anybody,” Bennett, senior, said. “But I feel like people have this idea...

Before becoming a librarian, McMullen taught at St. Peter’s Catholic School.

Meet the librarians

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor February 27, 2023

On a typical morning, Bob McMullen starts his day by flicking on the lights of the teen room in the Kirkwood Public Library (KPL). He’ll turn on the computers, make sure everything is tidy and then head...

STL CITY SC will play Austin FC in Texas on Feb. 25, marking the first game for MLS’ newest expansion team.

Get to know St. Louis CITY SC

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor January 26, 2023

St. Louis has had a rich history of soccer for a long time, and now, it finally has a Major League Soccer (MLS) team— and they start playing next month. STL CITY SC will play Austin FC in Texas on Feb....

Here are my opinions on 16 courses offered at KHS.

Thought you were done making your schedule? (Not until you read this)

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor December 17, 2022

You may have already filled out your schedule form for next year. If you have, it’s good that KHS is flexible with schedule changes because I have some crucial pieces of information to share with you....

C.H.A.M.P. stands for the Coalition for Headache And Migraine Patients.

Charity Issue: Like a C.H.A.M.P.

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor December 5, 2022

Everyone has had a headache before. They suck. But for most of us, they’re minor and tend to go away quickly. But for people with frequent headaches and migraine conditions, simple head pain can make...

The USA plays Iran Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The winner will advance to the knockout stage.

Thoughts on American soccer and FIFA World Cup 2022

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor November 28, 2022

UPDATE: The Netherlands beat the USA 3-1. Netherlands advance to quarter-finals, will play Argentina or Australia America's bad at soccer. Okay, okay. The U.S. doesn't exactly dominate in international...

A common 504 plan accommodation is "time and a half," or an extra 50% of the original time on tests.

504 Plans, explained

Owen Spiegel, features + in-depth editor November 28, 2022

I’ve been hearing about this thing called a “504 plan.” What is it? A 504 plan provides accommodations to students with disabilities. It is a legal document that has to be enforced, and a teacher...

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