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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

Photo illustration of a student using their cell phone while in school.
State examines school cell phone policies
The Kansas State Board of Education has launched an investigation to determine the impact of cell phone use in classrooms.
October 3, 2024
Overland Park police officer pulling someone over for illegally turning left from Switzer into the Blue Valley Northwest drop-off line on Sept. 27.
Traffic stops increase at entrance to Northwest
Local authorities increase patrols amidst rising traffic violation complaints.
September 29, 2024
AP Psychology teacher Heidi Gipple received the Kansas Teacher of the Year nomination during a class lesson about Charles Manson. "It was sort of a very lovely surprise," Gipple said.
Two teachers nominated for state and regional awards
Administration selected two teachers for the Kansas Teacher of the Year Award and the Kansas Horizon Award.
August 22, 2024
Blue Valley Northwest will be welcoming three new administrative staff members for the 2024-25 school year.
Three new staff members join Blue Valley Northwest administrative team
Q&A with the new Athletic Director, administrative consultant and Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction.
August 14, 2024
Sophomore Rogen Anderson passes the ball through Blue Valley North's defense. The game ended with a score of 0-0. "A tie isn't what we were hoping for, but we weren't unhappy with our performance," Anderson said. He stated that the team hopes to gain momentum from this match and begin a strong season.
BVNW ties against BVN in boys’ soccer home opener
Boys’ varsity soccer battles rival school BVN to tie in double overtime.
September 7, 2024
Praj's Plays: April
April 23, 2024
Word Pawzle
Word Pawzle

After drills during football practice on Sept. 25, Keon King exchanges jokes with his teammates. “I started talking to people [about] how I felt. I also decided to focus on being a better person and supporting others. I wanted to make sure people knew they had someone to talk to," King said.
Navigating grief after suicide
Sophomore opens up about his struggle and recovery after his friend died by suicide.
September 27, 2024
Project Pep
April 18, 2024
Women supporting women
March 28, 2024
Behind the beats
March 7, 2024
Game Results
The Express
Girls Soccer vs. Olathe South
April 21, 2024

Softball vs. BV High
April 21, 2024

A&E
Digital illustration of Sabrina Carpenter's sixth studio album, entitled "Short n' Sweet."
“Short n’ Sweet” could not be any sweeter
Managing Editor Sri Trikona raves over Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet.”
August 29, 2024
Digital artwork of movie poster, featuring main character Lily Bloom portrayed by Blake Lively.
“It Ends With Us” should have ended sooner
Arts and Entertainment Editor Rishitha Bonthu reviews the new movie adaptation of the best-selling novel “It Ends With Us.”
August 20, 2024
The "Turtle Power" flavor at Tad's Shaved Ice.
Tastes of summer
Staffers review the summer food hotspots around the city.
August 10, 2024
The recent increase in rape jokes among youth is problematic because the "humor" trivializes sexual abuse, therefore emboldening the culture that perpetuates this violence.
No Laughing Matter: Why Rape Jokes Are Never Acceptable
September 24, 2024
A visual depiction of the lack of school spirit at Northwest.
Staff Editorial: Show some spirit
August 16, 2024
Digital illustration of a parent yelling at her child.
Strict parents raise sneaky children
April 25, 2024
Photo illustration
The downfall of Disney
January 19, 2024
‘New Year New Me’ is not a healthy resolution
‘New Year New Me’ is not a healthy resolution
December 29, 2023
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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School
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