Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Nathan Sweeney

Nathan Sweeney, features + In-depth editor

he/him

Hobbies and Interests: Theatre, scouts, writing

Favorite Song: “Better Together” by Luke Combs

Favorite Quote: “I’m running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good.” -Michael Scott

All content by Nathan Sweeney
I had an epiphany about homework recently that I didn’t realize a year ago: I spend more time complaining about my assignments than actually doing them.

Senior column: Nathan Sweeney

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
May 4, 2022
Pep nation decides who wins $20. Only one can win.

Six pep nation members decide who wins $20

Nathan Sweeney, Emma Patt, and De Lila Green
March 28, 2022
TKC asks KHS students and staff how well they know their First Amendment rights.

KHS guesses their First Amendment rights

Nathan Sweeney and Annie George
March 25, 2022
We all know caffeine is “technically” a drug and most people are probably “addicted” to it, but it’s socially accepted, so how bad could it be?

Cracked on caffeine

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
March 6, 2022
There were 188 homicide victims in St. Louis during 2015, the highest yearly toll the city had seen in two decades, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department records. Since then, St. Louis homicide rates have yet to dip below that of 2015, reaching the highest rate of 87.2 per 100,000 people in 2020, or 263 homicides in total.

In-depth: The gateway to gun violence

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
February 11, 2022
We all had backpacks as kids; they helped us express ourselves. But what childhood backpack truly fits you?

Quiz: What childhood backpack best fits you?

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
January 5, 2022
Clown hidden behind a curtain, what's not to love?

TKC scares

Nathan Sweeney, Emma Patt, and De Lila Green
December 10, 2021
The Pioneer Pride Marching Band has been preparing for their Turkey Day performance

Turkey Day: Band is back

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
November 8, 2021
Emmy Dunn, senior, uses music to cope with stress and connect with her friends.

Playing it by ear

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
November 3, 2021
Linc Luke, senior, is among the large group of students picking up slack at their workplace.

In-depth: Understaffed, overworked

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
November 1, 2021
Follow along this quiz to see your result. Design by Nathan Sweeney. Art by Janine Gassel.

Which grade should you really be in?

Nathan Sweeney, features + in-depth editor
August 25, 2021
After 14 months, it looks like school is ready to go back to "normal." But is "normal" really the best option?

Normal – Nathan Sweeney

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
May 17, 2021
Homework sucks. I know it, you know it. It's time for a change.

Homework sucks, and I’m done doing it

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
March 22, 2021
When asked what words they would use to describe "The Twilight Zone", these are some that the castmates used.

Play preview: “The Twilight Zone”

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
March 21, 2021
All data is from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

In-depth: Discipline disparity

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
March 3, 2021
TKC wants to bring attention to historical and current issues of race often overlooked in Kirkwood schools and the community. In this in-depth, we highlight both problems and possible solutions of race-related issues to increase awareness of these topics. Art by Graesen Joyce

Recognizing race: unexplored issues in Kirkwood

Megan Glasgow, Sim Khanuja, Maya Kim, Kate Schreiber, Caroline Steidley, and Nathan Sweeney
March 3, 2021
All data is from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Discipline disparity

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
February 25, 2021
Nearly everyone dreams of being TikTok famous. But which current famous Tiktok creator are you truly most similar to?

Which famous TikTok creator are you?

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
February 21, 2021
At the start of the new year, dozens of beloved shows and movies were purged from Netflix. Which ones will KHS students miss the most?

New year, new Netflix

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
February 2, 2021
Xander Piskulic, senior, holds back Cooper Menne, sophomore, in a scene at a cast rehearsal outside KHS.

The Birds: Feathered costumes and clear masks

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
October 27, 2020
If you've got an opinion, you're going to need some help surviving this political climate.

Political Issue: Survivor’s guide to having an opinion

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
October 25, 2020
There are always opportunities to expand your horizons and meet new people. From Anime Club to Youth in Government, there are over 55 clubs to try out at KHS!

Getting involved

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
August 24, 2020
Now, while most people are suffering from the inconveniences of the stay-at-home order, Gadkari said she has much to worry about in addition to social distancing: her recently diagnosed immune disorder and job as an essential worker.

VoK: Lauren Gadkari

Nathan Sweeney, Writer
June 11, 2020
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