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The Kirkwood Call

*The names Jane, John and Julie are being used to protect the identity of our anonymous interviewees.

High school sweethearts or college experience?

Emily Frissell, broadcast editor April 15, 2025

College is on the horizon for seniors with inevitable decisions. Breakups happen left and right, but what’s the cause? Does the looming presence of the unknown put a strain on high school relationships...

A pride flag

Pride vs prejudice

Reese Groh, opinions writer April 15, 2025

*The name Sam has been used to protect the identity of a source used in this article Growing up, many people were taught that the final destination of life is marriage. Girls should find a husband to...

There are so many different kinds of love languages and even more combinations for relationships.

Quiz: What is your love language?

Emily Evans, opinions writer February 15, 2024

What once started as an innocent high school crush is now a marriage of 22 years.

Beating the stats

Caroline Steidley, editor-in-chief March 2, 2023

Susie Pierce strolls into typewriting class and picks a seat right next to Eric Gaal. He’s two years older than her, plays soccer and loves to steal her correction tape. What once started as an innocent...

A temporary break allows you to “press pause” on your relationship to figure out where to go next, without calling it off altogether.

Where Ross and Rachel went wrong

Lydia Drake, web editor February 14, 2023

You and your partner just got in a huge fight and you sense something is off. We’ve all been there. Sometimes the lows can get too low and all of a sudden your relationship feels stagnant and you’re...

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...

The idea of high school relationships isn't as glamorous as the movies make it seem.

A modern guide to high school relationships

Kinley Bokermann, editor-in-chief February 10, 2023

Congratulations: you made it to high school. A whole new pool of people and a world of love awaits inside the double doors of KHS. Time to get that picture-perfect high school sweetheart relationship you’ve...

Don't have plans for Valentine's Day? Keep reading and figure out what you should do based on the type of relationship you're in.

Your Valentine’s Day date based on your relationship

Sim Khanuja, editor-in-chief February 10, 2023

The “First Date” Couple  Nothing is more nerve-racking than a first date: sweaty hands, hair fiddling, shaky voice. I advise going to your nearest ice cream shop and grabbing a cone together. It’s...

Anna Newland interviews KHS students about awkward crush stories and first kisses.

TKC asks students about their experiences with love

Anna Newland and Josie Baker March 7, 2022

Most people have gone through the awkward stage of talking to a crush or receiving their first kiss. TKC set out to the halls of Kirkwood High School to find students willing to share these experiences...

Being fwb, or friends with benefits, has become a new normal for teenagers  looking for the "benefits" of a relationship without the commitment.

Fwb?

Kinley Bokermann, sports editor March 6, 2022

Ross and Rachel. Nick and Jess. Cassie and Nate. What do all of these people have in common? Three words: friends with benefits. There’s only one thing you need to know — it rarely works out. Being...

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