Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
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![If you do this and you think youre slick, youre not...](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-14-at-2.05.07 PM-1200x800.png)
Hidden in Plain Sight
Students often hide their phones in class to sneak in some texting, scroll through social media, or even play games. They're trying to stay connected or entertained without getting caught.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• May 14, 2024
![You are not alone. Reach out, seek support, and find your inner strength. #TogetherWeHeal.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mental-health.jpg)
May: Mental Health Awareness Month
May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949.
This month is dedicated to raising awareness and support for mental health.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• April 29, 2024
![Relationships have came a long way from the golden days.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Couple_holding_hands_in_Kauai_7635480262.jpg)
Dating in High School: Then VS. Now
Is it just me, or is romance pretty much dead these days?
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• February 28, 2024
![All 14 state qualifying members that competed in STAR Events!](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_1707-1-1200x900.jpg)
All They Do is Win
FCCLA has 14 members going to state this year!
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• February 28, 2024
![A parking lot on a dark evening, similar to the lot we were almost taken from.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Parking_lot_20220501_234627-1200x675.jpg)
How I (Almost) Got Kidnapped
A difficult topic but one that needs to be talked about. Here is the story of my realization that this situation could happen to me.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• December 15, 2023
![POD Markets combines a traditional convenience store with a grab-and-go market to keep students satisfied.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-18-09.22.30.png)
WYA Provisions on Demand?
Teenagers have been taken into consideration when choosing the items at POD Markets, and a college dining hall-style serving area has been created.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• October 18, 2023
![Its a great idea to really dive in and try to enjoy as many of these summer bucket list items as you can because summer is only around for a short while.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sand_bucket.jpg)
2023 Summer Bucket List
A person may have a list of goals that they want to accomplish before they "kick the bucket." Bucket lists for short periods of time, such as the summer, are the best way to go.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• May 12, 2023
![Homemade Jade Leaf matcha latte with cinnamon sprinkled on top.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/unnamed-675x900.jpg)
It’s Officially Iced Matcha Weather!
Matcha has recently experienced a rise in popularity, with shots, lattes, teas, and even desserts popping up in health stores and coffee shops. Let’s review a few of the businesses around town that make matcha.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• April 28, 2023
![A plethora of feminine menstrual products that I believe are a need, not a want.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Period-Poverty-Online.jpg)
Period Poverty
There is already a bill in Congress proposed by MO. Representative Jim Neely, House Bill 747, to reduce the Tampon Tax from 4.2 percent to 1.2 percent, but is that enough?
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• March 3, 2023
![Pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sprinkled on top.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_2168-900x600.jpg)
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
All the necessary pumpkin flavored treats to fulfill your fall cravings.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• February 10, 2023
![The toys collected by Kickapoo students and teachers for the Toys for Tots charity.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ToysforTots-675x900.jpg)
Toys for Tots
Donations collected helped put presents under the tree for many local kids in need.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• December 15, 2022
![A very messy floor in the boys upstairs main hallway bathroom.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_9844-2-900x600.jpg)
Rating School Bathrooms
School bathrooms should be very sanitary and clean. Every single day, students and teachers use bathrooms at their school.
Alley Ackerman, Feature Editor
• October 17, 2022
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