Zhana Owrey, Reporter
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![Graduating can be a bittersweet moment for seniors, and while Ill miss the things Ive come to love here, I know the future holds new adventures.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0951-1200x800.jpg)
Goodbye to the Little Things
While there are many things I’ll forever miss about high school, the little things made it truly special and will hold a place in my heart forever.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• May 15, 2024
![The hotline is open to everyone however mandatory reports make up almost 75 percent of calls according to the Missouri KidsFirst.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0017-1200x800.jpg)
Support or Report?
Mandatory reporting means teachers, doctors, or other people legally have to report suspected abuse or neglect. This can impact anyone regardless of actual mistreatment, and the process can be traumatic and damaging. Change is necessary to prevent harm to families.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• May 15, 2024
![With summer coming up, a time of friends and fun, phones can be a distraction against memories, but this doesnt have to be the case.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/unplugupload-1200x682.jpg)
Unplug and Go Out
With the rise of bedrotting, iPad kids, being chronically online, and doom scrolling, maybe the solution is a little less technology, and a little more of the real world.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• May 1, 2024
![On Commercial Street theres a mix of notable historic buildings and features and an array of new and upcoming shops.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Commercial-1200x800.jpg)
Seeing C-Street
Commercial Street is one of Springfield’s historic gems and still has the charm everyone can enjoy today.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• February 29, 2024
![Refereeing for youth sports can be difficult but fulfilling. Programs in Springfield are available for signing up.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Soccer_kids_86-1200x797.jpg)
Repping for the Refs
Refereeing can be an excellent job for high school students because of the weekend shifts, short hours, and the great connection you create with your community.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• February 29, 2024
![Spotify, as always, didnt cease to amaze this year, and brought the internet together once again to bond over music, and how were all similar to each other.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SpotifyEdited-1200x800.jpg)
12 Ways to Spotify
The real holiday everyone looks forward to, Spotify Wrapped. It’s one of the days where people from the corners of the world get together to share something everyone loves, music.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• December 15, 2023
![Many books are being banned left and right, but book banning can only block important lessons from students.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Banned-1200x790.jpg)
The Best of Banned Books
Book banning is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to education. Some argue it’s to protect children, but others think it's educational censorship. Banned books can still tell amazing stories regardless, and these are some of the best.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• October 19, 2023
![Caden Davenport and Regan Reed hugging in My Cousin Lino. It allowed me to branch out and add substance to somewhat of a dry play. It was an interesting experience and I had a lot of fun with it, Davenport said.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-15-2.35.26-PM.png)
Behind My Cousin Lino
A backstage look at how the Matinee of My Cousin Lino was put together to form the final production.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• May 15, 2023
![Nearby cinemas, such as the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, can be expected to play these films throughout the year.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/alamo-900x600.jpg)
Films for the Future
The new year has begun, and with that, we can anticipate the many movies that are soon coming with it. Ranging from mermaids to murderers, the movies this year have great potential.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• March 20, 2023
![The Doomsday Clock is unveiled at the 2023 announcement and is revealed to be 90 seconds to midnight by the Science and Security Board. We are living in a time of unprecedented danger, and the Doomsday Clock time reflects that reality, executive director Rachel Bronson said.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DDC5-Attributable-to-Jamie-Christiani_Bulletin-of-the-Atomic-Scientists-900x600.jpg)
#TurnBackTheClock
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announces its 2023 statement with the minute hand closer to midnight than ever before.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• March 20, 2023
![Wendy Riley-Washington and Kylie Galyean both participe in womens wrestling while having fun.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/smILE-HAPPY-1-900x600.jpg)
Pin it to Win it
Women's wrestling at Kickapoo is an engaging sport where the women that participate show great sportsmanship and friendship.
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• December 20, 2022
![Best Dressed Staff](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/teachers-900x300.jpg)
Best Dressed Staff
As a staff member, you’re under a strict dress code while being judged by hundreds of students every day. So which teachers can still pull off their outfit?
Zhana Owrey, Reporter
• October 14, 2022
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