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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

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Challenging stereotypes

Saraphina Wambi and Rishitha Bonthu August 23, 2023

Growing up, Chinese and Taiwanese sophomore Caroline Lee said it was hard to find role models who looked like her due to the lack of people of color (POC) in mainstream media. Lee emphasized how the...

2023 Women’s World Cup

2023 Women’s World Cup

Adria Heinauer and Maggie Dahl August 23, 2023

This past Sunday, Spain’s Women’s National Football Team won their first World Cup title after defeating England in the final. An outcome many fans of the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT)...

Some students chose to participate in research-based internships over the summer

Stepping into the professional world

Nafsiya Hafiz and Sri Trikona August 22, 2023

From carrying out experiments and going over test results to showcasing a presentation, interns at the University of Kansas Medical Center had varying responsibilities, Senior Siri Gowda said. As students...

A visual depiction of the disorganized and messy state school bathrooms are often left in by students.

Bathroom frenzy

Hannah Rakolta, Writer May 25, 2023

The bell rings, alerting students that lunch has ended and it is now time to return to class. You watch your friends head off while you go to use the bathroom before class starts. Expecting peace, you...

There are 244 million kids without access to a proper education worldwide (UNESCO).

Sharing space

Jeny Jithesh, Writer May 18, 2023

After the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, juniors Prateek Singh and Kevin Li were struck with an innovative idea that later began the non-profit, Sharing Space. Inspired by the lack of connectedness...

Some Northwest students hold opposing viewpoint on whether or not TikTok should be subjected to restrictions or bans.

Tick tock, TikTok

Lexi Jones, Writer May 13, 2023

TikTok is currently the most popular app in the United States, with 150 million Americans – almost half the population – using it every month. The app allows users to view and create short videos,...

Digital illustration of a possible thumbnail photo for a MrBeast Youtube video.

Stop using charity for your content

Quinn Brown, Writer May 2, 2023

It’s a typical Friday night. You are scrolling on your “For You Page,” watching your typical recommended videos from the TikTok algorithm. Suddenly, you come across a new type of video you have not...

Prior to the girls varsity soccer game against Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, senior Abby Allen was recognized along with three other seniors, on April 25.

BVNW defeats Saint Thomas Aquinas for the first time in 12 years, on senior night

Quinn Brown, Writer April 26, 2023

Before the girls varsity soccer game against the Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints, seniors Ellie Gibson, Bailey Thompson, Abby Allen and Regan Priest were recognized for the Huskies’ senior night. After the...

Written by Elizabeth Scott, Living Dead Girl deals with troubling and possibly triggering topics.

Northwest book challenge revoked

Lucy Halverson, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2023

In the school’s library’s collection of 5,050 diverse books, one book was recently challenged, according to BVNW Librarian Craig Odle. The book, “Living Dead Girl” by Elizabeth Scott, was brought...

Many students choose to buy their lunch due to ease, but long lines and unappealing options cause some to forgo eating anything while school.

Lunchin’ and crunchin’

Hannah Rakolta and Sydney Barnett April 17, 2023

Starting at 10:13 A.M., just after their last sip of coffee, students begin to line up for lunch. Twenty-five minutes later, at 10:38 A.M., those same students are on their way to their second class period...

Junior Emily Peterson (22) plays in the girls varsity soccer game against Blue Valley West, on April 6.

Huskies are defeated by Jaguars on their charity night

Sydney Barnett, Writer April 10, 2023

Going into their charity game against the 6A defending state champions, the Blue Valley West Jaguars, BVNW girls varsity soccer head coach Michelle Pothoven said the team had two main goals coming into...

Digital illustration of a promotional poster for the musical Six.

“Six” the musical brings amazing women back to life

Lizzie Lively, Opinions Editor April 3, 2023

I went to see “Six," the musical on March 1. As a preexisting fan and someone who has listened to the show’s soundtrack for a very long time, seeing the show live was almost surreal. It was fantastic;...

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