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The Kewpies celebrate after a goal from Braka Grodya (12) in their loss against Rock Bridge on Sept. 24 (Ben Drury)
Kewpies get up early, fall down late
Senior Kyah Baker jumps up for a kill in Hickman’s five-set loss against Hannibal. 9/17/24
Hickman falls early to Hannibal, comes back until the final point
New Hickman head football coach Justin Conyers points the way during practice.
Former Kewpie comes home to Hickman
Sophie Leigh (12) runs down home stretch during the 4x400m relay, at Hickman’s conference meet.
Run the race or walk the stage
Lucy Elfrink (12) begins to pass the ball on Senior Night against Battle
Keeping up with the Kewpies: May 2nd-9th
Can the Kewpies keep up with their preseason goals?
Can the Kewpies keep up with their preseason goals?
Lucy Elfrink (12) begins to pass the ball on Senior Night against Battle
Keeping up with the Kewpies: May 2nd-9th
New Faces, New Reps
New Faces, New Reps
Junior Fifer Matteson reads in the silent section of the Library before school on Sept. 16.
A library for lessons
Before leaving class, Giselle Rodriguez-Alvarez’s (11) gets ready as her phone peeks out of her backpack pocket.
A distraction leads to action
Spanish teacher Pam Lewandowski approves student pass to use the restroom on Aug. 28.
More E-halling, less class-stalling
Students line up down the sidewalk back to Business Loop to get through the detection systems and into the building on Aug. 21.
Weapons detection woes
Chief Academic Advisor De'Vion Moore gestures while speaking to P&G reporter about SRG changes on Feb. 29.
Standards reference rollback
P&G Reporter Noah Elletson talks to Hickman Principal Mary Grupe about Hickman's policy changes on Aug. 23.
Editorial: Policy palooza
Penelope Heidy (12, center) smiles with friends. Picture via Penelope Heidy.
Last year, last chance
Broken sink in Hickman girls bathroom.
Our school bathrooms need help
Best coffee in Columbia
Best coffee in Columbia
Pancheros Vs. Chipotle
Pancheros Vs. Chipotle
A cautious harmony
A cautious harmony
"The Beginning of the End of the World" by Natalie Parker.
Visual Kei: It’s not a phase
P&G reporter Meliah Stevenson interviews Grace Waledy (8) about how she feels about high school and what she is excited about. “I'm going to have a much better experience in high school than middle school,” Grace said. She wants to have better classes and more friends when going into high school.
Fresh perspective
Photo obtained via Pixabay.
Freshman feelings
After AP
After AP
Garret Smith (9) runs down the hallway with his Nerf gun during a ZDL meeting. Picture taken by Juan Jackson.
Nerf or nothing
Angela De La Paz (12) poses with Chris Perez (12) after he eliminated her in Senior Assassin.
Water wars
The movie poster for “Sound of Freedom.” Image obtained via IMDb.
Sound Of Freedom
Heath Ledger’s Joker smiles menacingly at the camera. Christopher Nolan, "The Dark Knight," 2008.
Joker V Joker: Which is better?
Dark vigilante: the origins of Batman
Dark vigilante: the origins of Batman
Bibbidi bobbidi boo, which princess to choose
Bibbidi bobbidi boo, which princess to choose
The cover of The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson.
Not to die for
Lisa Frankenstein Review
Lisa Frankenstein Review
Preschool: This or That
Preschool: This or That
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Grace Watson (10) and Phoebe Lowenberg (9) play together at Siccstravajamza, a music event hosted by Siccjamz.
Building a community
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Preschool: I want to be...
Preschool: I want to be…
Screenshot
This preschooler wants to be…
Grace Watson (10) and Phoebe Lowenberg (9) play together at Siccstravajamza, a music event hosted by Siccjamz.
Building a community
Quinnlan Felts (12), Lucas Hagan (11) and Isaac Marschall (11) try a variety of foods along with their school lunch. These students enjoyed fried rice at the AAPI booth.
Multicultural Festival
Preschool: This or That
Preschool: This or That
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Business Principles’ Pop-up
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Honduran student shares her perspective on being Hispanic
Preschool: I want to be...
Preschool: I want to be…
Derek’s story
Derek’s story
What do preschoolers want to be when they grow up?
What do preschoolers want to be when they grow up?
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
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Purple and Gold News
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TRENDING STORIES
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Heath Ledger’s Joker smiles menacingly at the camera. Christopher Nolan, "The Dark Knight," 2008.
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NEWS
New Faces, New Reps
New Faces, New Reps
Yule Yoon • October 9, 2024

Freshmen Representatives have been the latest voice within the Student Council...

Junior Fifer Matteson reads in the silent section of the Library before school on Sept. 16.
A library for lessons
Kennedy Lucas, Editor-In-Chief • September 25, 2024
Before leaving class, Giselle Rodriguez-Alvarez’s (11) gets ready as her phone peeks out of her backpack pocket.
A distraction leads to action
Sarah Won, Sara Wade, and Noah Elletson • September 9, 2024
Spanish teacher Pam Lewandowski approves student pass to use the restroom on Aug. 28.
More E-halling, less class-stalling
Kennedy Lucas and Yule Yoon • September 4, 2024
FEATURES
"The Beginning of the End of the World" by Natalie Parker.
Visual Kei: It’s not a phase
Hannah Adams, Reporter • September 5, 2024

Wandering through the halls of Hickman, Natalie Parker, who goes by Parker, tries to find their classes for the first time. As a freshman, jumpstart day is the day to familiarize themselves with the school before the pressure...

SPORTS
The Kewpies celebrate after a goal from Braka Grodya (12) in their loss against Rock Bridge on Sept. 24 (Ben Drury)
Kewpies get up early, fall down late
Ben Drury, Sports Lead • September 26, 2024

Providence Bowl rivals Hickman and Rock Bridge both have great records, and...

Senior Kyah Baker jumps up for a kill in Hickman’s five-set loss against Hannibal. 9/17/24
Hickman falls early to Hannibal, comes back until the final point
Ben Drury, Sports Lead • September 19, 2024
New Hickman head football coach Justin Conyers points the way during practice.
Former Kewpie comes home to Hickman
Ben Drury, Sports Lead • August 30, 2024
A&E
The movie poster for “Sound of Freedom.” Image obtained via IMDb.
Heath Ledger’s Joker smiles menacingly at the camera. Christopher Nolan, "The Dark Knight," 2008.
Dark vigilante: the origins of Batman
OP/ED
P&G Reporter Noah Elletson talks to Hickman Principal Mary Grupe about Hickman's policy changes on Aug. 23.
Penelope Heidy (12, center) smiles with friends. Picture via Penelope Heidy.
Broken sink in Hickman girls bathroom.