“I can say what I want. It’s a free country!” This commonly used phrase is often tossed around casually in conversation. Recently, I have heard people use this phrase to explain why they are not...

The first movie musical of the summer, “In the Heights,” has finally been released in theaters and on HBO Max. Set in Washington Heights, New York, this movie provides a perfect mix of music, drama...

Aaron Ihm has been named the next boys basketball coach for the Huskies. Ihm served as the boys basketball coach at Raytown South (Mo.) for six years, winning five district championships, three conference...

Next year, Kelsey Bakalar will be Blue Valley Northwest’s new assistant principal for activities. Bakalar is currently working at Gardner Edgerton in the same position. Bakalar said her father, Russ...

After upset victories over Olathe Northwest and Olathe East in regionals, the Huskies advanced to state and were set to take on Shawnee Mission East in the state quarterfinals. The Lancers finished the...

Following a bond passed to give a new gym to Blue Valley Northwest, Blue Valley North and Blue Valley High, BVNW Principal Amy Pressly said Northwest is planning on building a new main gym. Currently,...

Many people’s everyday choices are heavily influenced by what they see on social media which two BVNW students have used to their advantage to promote a passion of theirs. Senior, Abbey Griffin, is...

In an email sent to the Northwest community last week, Principal Amy Pressly announced that associate principal Tyler Alexander is leaving NW next year to begin working at Blue Valley Southwest as their...

Wanting new ways to practice spanish skills and learn about a new culture, Spanish teacher Heather Martens said that the idea of writing pen pal letters to orphans in the Dominican Republic came through...

Senior Cameron Quick was recently accepted into the UMKC School of Medicine’s B.A./M.D. program. This program is for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. The UMKC...