Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
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![Wilson and Greyson celebrate their first Christmas together, a little over a month after he was born.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/image1-4-519x900.jpeg)
Welcome to the World
A teenage mother explains her story as she is adjusting to a new life and the challenges she faced along the way.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• January 15, 2023
![Kickapoo super fans cheer at the Neon Night football game.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0581-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] FNL Crowd Review
October 17, 2022
![HOSA state qualifiers stand together with their medals. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Janson.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image0-13-675x900.jpeg)
HOSA Year Review
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• May 19, 2022
![Although some special education students are wheelchair bound, Haley decided she wanted to try and complete the obstacle course standing.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0595-600x900.jpg)
Super Chiefs, Super Students
For the first time in three years, Kickapoo held Super Chief Olympics, a sporting event specifically designed for the beloved special education students.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• May 19, 2022
![Wendy-Riley Washington leaps from her wrestling stance to take down her opponent.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_2746-900x600.jpg)
She’s More Than Just ‘That Girl’.
Wendy Riley-Washington overcomes many obstacles and makes school history as the first ever female wrestling state champion.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• May 2, 2022
![The Positives of Sleeping In: School Edition](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image0-18.jpeg)
The Positives of Sleeping In: School Edition
School start times are changing for the upcoming school year. Learn how the change will positively impact you.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• April 29, 2022
![Photo courtesy of Bradley Wilkenson](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image0-17.jpeg)
Spring Sports: Seniors Favorite Memories
With seniors leaving right around the corner and spring sports in full action, it's time to look back on a few student athletes favorite memory.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• April 29, 2022
![Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Photos](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/narcan-wikimedia-photos.jpg)
The Fentanyl Crisis
Fentanyl overdose deaths are on the rise. What can we do about the fentanyl crisis?
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• March 4, 2022
![Alcohol comes in many different forms which can affect organs of all sorts in the human body.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_9789-900x600.jpg)
More Thinking, Less Drinking
For years the legal drinking age in America has been 21, but drinking before the age of 25 can have permanent consequences to your body.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• February 10, 2022
![The SPS Shutdown](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SPS-Online-story-feaure-image-900x675.jpeg)
The SPS Shutdown
Springfield Public Schools has yet again shut down all facilities because of COVID-19.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• January 25, 2022
![Fine Arts Assembly Recap](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0766-900x600.jpg)
Fine Arts Assembly Recap
The fine arts assembly took place on December 16th, 2021. The Chamber Choir, Advanced Concert Band, and Orchestra preformed holiday festivities for the school to enjoy .
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• December 15, 2021
![Hurricane Ida dumped inches of rain in a short period of time, making it extremely dangerous to travel on foot. Photo courtesy of Emily Kask- New York Times](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/emily-kask-3-900x599.jpg)
The Aftermath of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida recently made landfall in the United States, creating unimaginable damage and loss for citizens across Louisiana all the way to New York.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• October 15, 2021
![Items such as utility products, care products, and more are all more expensive than their male counterparts.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pinktaxpic-900x600.jpg)
Different Gender, Different Cost
An increased price of female items which males pay a cheaper amount for has affected women lives for years.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• May 10, 2021
![Junior Maggie Miller supporting the LGBTQ+ community by previewing the Pride flag on her cheek.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Maggies-face-900x600.jpg)
Rights Within the LGBTQ+ Community
Students attending Kickapoo High School want change for the LGBTQ+ community.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• May 7, 2021
![To Dos and Not To Dos, Traveling Edition](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screenshot-63-900x571.png)
To Do’s and Not To Do’s, Traveling Edition
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• May 6, 2021
![Sophomore, Gabby Burgess, holds an American flag proudly under a scenery of a blue sky.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0294.jpg)
More Than Material and Music
Answers to why we stand in front of the American Flag during the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem.
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• March 9, 2021
![The Lady Chiefs Soccer team from 2019](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_0195-e1644615858359-900x675.jpg)
The Upcoming Lady Chiefs Soccer Season
COVID-19 ruined the girls soccer team season in 2020. As the Spring season is approaching, so is a new season of soccer!
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• March 4, 2021
Year Since Quarantine
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• February 12, 2021
The Future of Kickapoo’s Baseball
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• February 12, 2021
![Happy Holiday Facts](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/holiday-clipart.png)
Happy Holiday Facts
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• December 7, 2020
![More Than a Game of Pitch and Catch](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DSCN3081-900x675.jpg)
More Than a Game of Pitch and Catch
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• October 19, 2020
Beverage Breakdown
Emilia Belcolore, Website/Social Media Coordinator and Layout and Design Editor
• October 16, 2020
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