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Summer Flicks
The start of summer marks the end of school, three months of relaxation and sunny fun. With the end of the year approaching, what better to get you in the mood for fun in the sun than these perfect summer shows?
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• May 14, 2024
![One of the very few Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, located on Battlefield in Springfield.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0119-900x1200.jpg)
Missouri Reevaluates Planned Parenthood
The Missouri House has been attempting to defund Planned Parenthood for years. Recently, it has been passed into law. This may deprive certain services from low income individuals.
Annemarie Wilhite, Reporter
• May 14, 2024
![Calista Fontinel (left) Miss Highfill (right)](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9822-900x1200.jpg)
Teachers Who Changed Everything
Many seniors have formed connections with teachers throughout their high school careers. As graduation nears, students reflect on the influence their favorite teachers have brought upon them.
Annemarie Wilhite, Reporter
• April 29, 2024
![Students that are more involved can gain more independence and communities within school that can assist them with life after high school.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_7081-1200x900.jpeg)
The “In’s” of Being Involved
Being involved in school activities can seem like a waste of time, but when it comes to college applications, being involved proves more beneficial than you originally thought.
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• April 29, 2024
![Studying can be one of the most stressful things for students so this playlist will help you stay motivated and study the best you can](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_6531-1200x900.jpeg)
Spring Studying with Spotify
With the arrival of Spring, finals also approaches so what better to embrace finals than a study playlist!
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• February 28, 2024
![Reusable water bottles have dominated the most popular trends and have caused immense chaos due to the demand of the products](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_6520-1200x991.jpeg)
Outrageous Overconsumption
Everyone loves trends, but are these water bottle trends saving the earth or destroying it?
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• February 28, 2024
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“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”: A Review
The newest installment for the beloved dystopian series, the Hunger Games has become a huge hit. But the question is, how good was the movie?
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• December 15, 2023
![Senior Catelyn Conover sports a big smile with her escort, senior Cole Dobbs after being crowned queen at this years homecoming game.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5133-1131x1200.jpg)
Crowning the Queen
Catelyn Conover was crowned as this year's queen at our annual homecoming game.
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• October 18, 2023
![Kelea after winning an award at the FCCLA competition this past semester. Photo by Kelea Martin](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_2955-675x900.jpg)
Sewing up Success
Kelea Martin needed a way to fill her free time once it was summer and her classes were out. She gathered all her materials and improved her skills to create something new: her very own alteration business.
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• May 23, 2023
![Here We Go Again: Coachella 2023](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Coachella_7191230966.jpg)
Here We Go Again: Coachella 2023
This April, thousands flocked to Coachella Valley for the annual Coachella Music Festival. In the festivals two week run, over 50 artists performed a small portion of their discography but the question is, how good were each set?
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• April 28, 2023
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Swimming for Gold
The Kickapoo girls Swim and Dive team have recently finished their 2022-23 season and have gone to state to show off all they have accomplished this season
Savannah Summers, Reporter
• March 3, 2023
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