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 vacation creation: Overland Park edition

A vacation creation: Overland Park edition

Natasha Vyhovsky, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2016
If you find yourself stuck in Overland Park this spring break while it feels like all your friends are somewhere exotic, make the most of your staycation with some of these activities around the area.
Review: “I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It”

Review: “I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It”

Olivia Baird, Online Editor March 1, 2016
“I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It,” The 1975’s second album, was released Feb. 26. Senior Olivia Baird takes the album apart and lists the must-listen songs on the playlist.
John Legend and Common hold their awards in the press room of the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. (Francis Specker/Landov/TNS)

BVNW reacts to lack of diversity in the Oscars

Brandon Fagen, Staff Writer February 25, 2016
Many people had complaints about the lack of diversity in the 2016 list of Academy Award nominees. BVNW students and staff lend their opinions on the matter before the Oscars Sunday.
Baird stands in the crowd after Sanders exits the stage.

“A Future to Believe In:” The political rally experience

Olivia Baird, Online Editor February 24, 2016
Senior Olivia Baird attended today's "A Future to Believe In" Bernie Sanders rally at the Kansas City Convention Center. She describes the day's events and experiences at the rally.
Black History Month through their eyes

Black History Month through their eyes

February 19, 2016
Students share their opinions surrounding Black History Month and their experiences as black individuals in today's society.
Review: Nice Work If You Can Get It

Review: “Nice Work If You Can Get It”

Olivia Baird, Online Editor February 17, 2016
“Nice Work If You Can Get It,” a comedy about bootlegging in the 1920s, will show at the BVNW Performing Arts Center Feb. 18-20. Senior Olivia Baird attended the final dress rehearsal and offers her review of the show.
“Sit at home, watch Netflix, eat food and be with my friends.” freshman Claire Dahl

Stuck in love

Kaitlyn Noon, Staff Writer February 13, 2016
Valentine's Day is tomorrow. We asked students in the halls of BVNW what their plans are for the holiday of love.
“It was actually right after my basketball game...her and her friend came for the last five minutes, and they left right after. So, as me and my friends were walking out of the door, she was standing outside with a sign...I was pretty surprised because I thought it was getting pretty close (to the dance) and I didn’t expect her to be asking me, so I was pretty excited.” junior Kyle Huffaker (photo courtesy of Huffaker)

Asking to the Sweetheart dance

Abdul Qaddour, Staff Writer February 12, 2016
Unlike other school dances, girls traditionally ask their dates to the Sweetheart dance. Students share the creative ways they asked or were asked this year.
“Flabbergasted. I didn’t expect for [him] to do this for me, because we’re really good friends.” freshman Natalie Acord

Students and staff react to Ukulele Club serenades

Emma Bruce, Features Editor February 11, 2016
The Ukulele Club teamed up with sophomore StuGo to serenade students and staff members during advisory today. We asked them what came to mind while they were being serenaded.
Seasonal sips for seasonal blues

Seasonal sips for seasonal blues

Morgan Lewis, Sports Coordinator January 21, 2016
Check out five seasonal options to sip on to stay warm this winter.
“I would pay off all my debts, I would put away enough for my kids to go to college, then I would pay my families debts, and then I would hire the Foo Fighters to play at my friends 40th birthday, then make some donations to charity.”

What would you do with $1.5 billion?

Jack Oxley, Justin Lehtinen, Nicky Lentsch, and TJ Vore January 11, 2016
Students and staff discuss what they would do with the the Powerball jackpot that has reached $1.4 billion.
Local hotspots: A guide to staying warm this winter

Local hotspots: A guide to staying warm this winter

Natasha Vyhovsky, Editor-in-Chief January 6, 2016
After weeks of dipping our toes in winter amidst a majority of spring-like days in the 60's, tragic news is here: global warming will not save us the whole season. If the idea of winter - especially the middle of February winter - makes something inside you wither, you are not alone. Grab a cup of coffee and take a friend to one of these local winter getaways and make the most of the season by successfully avoiding it.
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