Special Projects

Beyond Skin Deep

Behind the Ink: Becoming the artist

Christine Tannous -
What does it take to be a tattoo artist? Three local artist weigh in on their day to day process.
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Beyond Skin Deep

Gorlok athletes weigh in on tattoo and sweat prevention theory

Marlow Ferguson -
Studies have shown a connection between tattoos and sweat prevention. Gorlok athletes share their thoughts on the study.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Editorial: A mass shooting 4.6 miles away impacts us all

The Journal -
No matter how far away, a mass shooting can impact everyone. And, as reporters, it is our job to share the truth from all sides of the story, no matter how painful or difficult.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Kirkwood city leaders believe racial divide did not play part in shooting

Haley Walter -
On the ten-year anniversary of the Kirkwood City Council shooting, two groups held separate memorials. The reasons for the memorials, and the causes leading up to the shooting, differed completely from each group.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Kirkwood and Meacham Park residents still feel separate 10 years after shooting

Hanna Holthaus -
Meacham Park residents remember Kirkwood shooter as a friendly neighbor. They are also aware of some of the social issues that may have led to his actions.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Black history is deeply rooted in formation of Meacham Park in Kirkwood

Andrew McMunn -
Meacham Park is a historically black community, but most of the current residents don't know much about the area's past, according to Darren K. Smotherson.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Department of Justice investigates Kirkwood relations, leaves residents dissatisfied

Kristen Farrah -
The aftermath of the Kirkwood shooting prompted an investigation by the Department of Justice. At the end of six months, nothing was accomplished, according to residents.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Former mayor of Kirkwood Arthur McDonnell recalls victims, community adversity in the wake of the city council shooting

Kristen Farrah -
Art McDonnell continues his life despite the tragedy he lived through. Even so, he remembers the victims he knew personally.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Reporter Todd Smith’s scars will never heal after Kirkwood shooting

Christine Tannous -
Todd Smith survived being shot during the Kirkwood City Council shooting in 2008. It was not the first shooting he survived.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Former Meacham Park resident dedicates herself to helping her community

Hanna Holthaus -
Patricia Clark never allowed her busy schedule to stop her from being involved. She plans to work in her community and her church for many years to come.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Kirkwood pastor works to mend community relationship after City Hall shooting

Christine Tannous -
Pastor David Bennett’s church has a slogan -- ‘The church has left the building.’ Bennett’s church opened its doors to the community 24 hours...
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

‘Life moves forward’ for family of officer slain in Kirkwood shooting

Emma Larson -
Kirkwood police officer Tom Ballman made the ultimate sacrifice for his community on Feb. 7, 2008.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

We cannot be desensitized to gun violence

John Buck -
When mass shootings happen in the dozens, it is easy to dismiss their depth. But we cannot let that happen.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Growing up in Kirkwood after a mass shooting

Alexa Kannenberg -
In middle school circa 2008, tragedy struck. And things were never the same in my hometown.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Hayley’s House: Mental health and gun control go hand in hand

Hayley Abshear -
Mental health is obvious - gun control should be too.
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2008 Kirkwood Shooting

Yes, race does matter – and it played into the Kirkwood shooting

Julie Setele -
Race matters in everything, even mass shootings. Especially in Kirkwood.
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