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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

Senior Teayom Karimpourian said she struggles when filling out racial identifiers because of the limited options available to Middle Easterners and other MENA groups.
Proposed update to racial identifiers sparks positive student response
The Biden administration recently proposed adding more racial identification options to the U.S. census, resulting in an enthused reaction from BVNW students.
March 27, 2023
Though still considered illegal for recreational use in the state of Kansas, the recent legalization of marijuana in Missouri may cause issue for suburbs of Kansas City, on both sides of the border.
Recreational marijuana has come to Missouri
BVNW SROs and a dispensary owner share their perspectives on how legalized recreational marijuana will impact communities both in Missouri and Kansas.
March 18, 2023
Following the approval of Blue Valleys last bond in 2020, a new main gymnasium was constructed at Northwest, with the former space being converted to a secondary auxilary gym.
Upcoming vote to determine approval of $251 million district bond
An overview of Blue Valley's 2023 Bond proposal and what can be expected should it be approved.
January 20, 2023
During lunch, some students choose not to purchase a full meal to save money.
The Universal School Meals Program has expired
This year has seen the return of the National School Lunch Program following the decline of the COVID-19 Pandemic, posing a change for numerous Northwest families.
November 11, 2022
After defeating the Wichita Heights Falcons in the 2023 6A KSHSAA state championship, the boys basketball team celebrates in the locker room.
Huskies defeat reigning state champions to win 2023 6A state championship
The boys varsity basketball team defeated the Wichita Heights Falcons in the 2023 KSHSAA 6A state championship, March 11, in Wichita, Kan.
March 13, 2023
Fourth quarter update
March 11, 2023
Third quarter update
March 11, 2023
Second quarter update
March 11, 2023
First quarter update
March 11, 2023
Senior Brett Oplotnik was cast in the leading role in BVNWs latest musical production. He played Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can.
Shooting for the stars
Two students from BVNW’s Performing Arts department received nominations for the Shooting Stars Awards Program.
March 21, 2023
Hoop dreams
March 1, 2023
Women in STEM
February 24, 2023
A superstitious mindset
February 9, 2023
Inner circle
January 8, 2023
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Digital illustration of a promotional photo used for the third season of TV series Outer Banks.
“Outer Banks” Season 3 drops the ball
The long-awaited third season of "Outer Banks" just barely falls short of the expectations fans placed on the series following its previous success.
March 11, 2023
Digital illustration of a promotional poster for the film Creed III.
“Creed Ⅲ” proves there is no enemy like the past
The third installment of “Creed” is certainly a must see movie of 2023.
March 7, 2023
Coming to Strang Hall in 2019, Fénix offers a variety of taco options. Pictured above, their Tres Tacos entree allows for mix-and-match options from the taco menu.
Looking back at KC Restaurant Week
This edition of Kansas City’s yearly event included over 200 participating restaurants, with various specials and offers available from each.
January 23, 2023
Digital illustration depicting a fatertainment star being likened to a circus commodity.
“Fatertainment” is getting out of hand
February 16, 2023
Digital illustration of a cisgender actor portraying a transgender role.
Transitioning into authenticity
February 3, 2023
Digital illustration depicting the toxicity that can come with fandoms and social media.
Your fandom is making you sick
December 19, 2022
Digital illustration depicting two marginalized groups playing tug-of-war.
Why are we fighting each other?
December 19, 2022
Digital illustration depicting a pair of Thanksgiving turkeys pulling Santas sleigh.
Where is Thanksgiving?
November 24, 2022
Sarah Bell works at IHOP where she helps clean and busses tables. “I like bussing tables,” Bell said.
Steps to success
February 14, 2023
Ribbons are used to express support and raise awareness for all types of cancer.
The white ribbon represents lung cancer, the green for lymphoma, the pink for
breast, the navy for colon, and the purple for pancreatic.
The fight for life
February 14, 2023
At what cost?
At what cost?
February 14, 2023
The Kansas City area is considered one of many human trafficking hotspots due to its location at the intersection at major interstates I-35 and I-70.
If you see something, say something
February 14, 2023
Chris LaValley, the ceramics and painting teacher, works on her latest art piece. “This series focuses on where my inspiration from nature began and my enjoyment on focusing on smaller details and elements most would miss,” LaValley said.
Cherishing creativity
December 19, 2022
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