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KHQ TODAY

Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY

A Physical Book compared to a Phone with the KIndle app, with several books downloaded at the same time.

Kindle vs Real Books

Subhead: In the age of technology, are real books still the better choice when other options exist.
May 12, 2026
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Genius in Motion

Genius in Motion

An in depth review of Michael Jackson's biopic.
May 12, 2026
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Being a Researched Consumer

Being a Researched Consumer

Everyone is a consumer, so it’s important to be researched in what you’re buying and consuming.
March 12, 2026
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What Mascot are We?

Sports throughout the school present what mascot they think their team would have.
December 18, 2025
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The FBLA winners showcasing their amazing achievements at Districts, which led them to qualify for State.

FBLA Takes on State

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team did an amazing job at State this year, and four students qualified for Nationals.
May 13, 2025
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Our music department participated in a music festival held at our school on April 11. Several students received high enough scores to advance to the state competition, which was held on May 3.

Songs of Success

In early April, our choirs, orchestra, and band performed at a music festival, resulting in several students moving on to the state level.
May 12, 2025
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Recently, the GSA club held a spirit week for the whole school to commemorate a day that holds special meaning to the LGBTQ+ community.

Pride and Spirit

In early May, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) club held a spirit week in honor of the Day of (No) Silence.
May 12, 2025
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Toxic Positivity Hurts the Most

Many teens resort to comforting their peers using words of affirmation and kindness, when in reality it makes the situation worse.
March 13, 2025
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Donnelly was a great leader to his junior varsity teams, guiding them to a great 44-4 record.

Donnelly out the Door

After a very successful seven year stretch, coach Jayme Donnelly is pursuing a new opportunity. Let's not forget the impact he made while he was here.
April 29, 2024
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Prom dresses in the display window at Normans Bridal shop

Prom: Do’s and Do Nots

With Prom is Friday. Be sure to be prepared to make your Prom night fun and smooth.
April 29, 2024
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Harman's our sports professional in room 201 and without him it would be a hot mess sports express. (Harman is pictured on the left, his friend is sat next to him on the right.)

Sports Editor, Cayden Harman!

Cayden is always willing to help a fellow reporter in need or go on a last minute sports photo run. Meet our 2023-2024 Sports Editor, Cayden Harman!
March 26, 2024
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Vera Rubin working with a spectrograph, this work will discover groundbreaking information about dark matter

Behind Closed Doors

Seven women in history that we should know about in honor of Women’s History Month.
March 4, 2024
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A sign at the entry of the lunchroom.

Is it really healthy?

School food is supposed to be healthy but what is It compared to fast food?
March 4, 2024
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Turner is always around to help our fellow reporters when stuck in a writing hole.

News Editor & Beats Coordinator, Madison Turner!

Madison's always giving us the run down of the hottest gossip at Orange Leaf, but she is always knows what going on in the Springfield area and the hallways. Meet our 2023-2024 News Editor & Beats Coordinator, Madison Turner!
March 3, 2024
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Phones have consumed us, placing a front of reality behind a wall of technological influences.

Sucked into Social Media

TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Youtube Shorts appear innocent on the surface. Unfortunately, they have transformed the average person into a social media monster.
February 29, 2024
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