The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

A comprehensive map of all Kansas Unified School Districts. (Map from Kansas State Department of Education).
Open enrollment in Kansas
The passing of House Bill 2567 decided that open enrollment would be an option for the 24-25 school year.
March 15, 2024
Currently kicking into women’s sports history
Currently kicking into women’s sports history
On Saturday, March 16, KC Current will open the first women’s sports stadium in the world in downtown Kansas City.
March 15, 2024
Digital illustration of the various TV productions that have been cancelled or delayed to the writers strike.
From picket lines to plot lines
Although the writers' and actors' strike ended, the delays are still having consequences on popular TV shows and movies.
February 23, 2024
Digital illustration of a graduation cap and diploma.
New graduation requirements beginning with the class of 2028
The Blue Valley School District modified its graduation requirements to align with the new Kansas State Board of Education requirements.
February 15, 2024
Players on the soccer team celebrate with senior Kate Rooney after she scores the first goal during their game against Olathe South on March 21. “I think we were all waiting for the first goal to realize we can score and we can do this,” Rooney said. The Huskies went on to win against the Falcons, 3-0.
Praj's Plays: April
Sports Design Editor Prajwal Adhikari shares his favorite athletic performances at the start of the Spring season.
April 23, 2024
At a boys varsity basketball game, senior Trey Ridley leads the student section in celebration. “When people actually show up and cheer for our team it makes for a fun student section,” Ridley said.
Project Pep
Taking a look at the state of school spirit at Northwest and the measures being taken to raise it.
April 18, 2024
Women supporting women
March 28, 2024
Behind the beats
March 7, 2024
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A&E
"The Express": Connections answers
Answers to the Connections game from Volume 31 Issue 6 of "The Express."
March 31, 2024
Roses, tears, and…meh: “The Bachelor” finale leaves fans wanting more
Roses, tears, and…meh: “The Bachelor” finale leaves fans wanting more
After being teased all season for a dramatic ending to Joey’s journey, the last episode fell short of expectations.
March 15, 2024
Digital illustration of a scene from The Princess Diaries.
Best rom-coms of the 2000s
With Valentine's Day approaching, writer Addie Aadland watches and reviews this list of romantic comedies to help you decide how to spend your Valentine’s Day.
February 13, 2024
Its uniqueness gives it a one-of-a-kind taste while giving you the cold and creamy milkshake texture, Miles Thomas said, reviewing Beef-A-Roos blue raspberry shake.
Beef-A-Roo is Beef-A-Riffic
January 18, 2024
Timothée Chalamet isn’t hot enough to save Wonka
Timothée Chalamet isn’t hot enough to save "Wonka"
January 5, 2024
Daves Hot Chicken opens its new location in Overland Park.
New restaurant Dave’s Hot Chicken brings some spice to the Kansas City area
December 10, 2023
Nothing you can take was ever worth keeping, except the newest addition to “The Hunger Games” film series, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”
Nothing you can take was ever worth keeping, except the newest addition to “The Hunger Games” film series, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”
December 1, 2023
Its Never Over with Taylor Swift
It's Never Over with Taylor Swift
November 3, 2023
President of the Environmental Club junior Juliet Nguyen pulls weeds from the prairie on the side of the school on March 27. “The wastewater trails down to the prairie basically, and all the native plants there, absorb it,” Nguyen said. “Also, its really good for pollinators.”
One planet, one chance
April 23, 2024
Senior Jordan Ouyang said he has gambled in classes when he was bored. (Photo illustration).
Risk and ruin
April 23, 2024
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics says by the time students are in high school, at least 62 percent will have abused alcohol.
Striving for sobriety
March 20, 2024
There were 82 school shootings in 2023 according to CNN. (Photo Illustration)
Nowhere is safe
March 20, 2024
Sophomore Will Gertner does a drill during practice. “I think practice is big in helping perform in games,” Gertner said. “I have the freedom to try things and see what works so I can execute them in games.”(Photo courtesy of Sporting Kansas City).
Kickstarting dreams
March 18, 2024
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