Review: Dare to Dazzle TV

Lauren Fischer, Staff Writer

May 12, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Reviews, Top Stories

The lights dim, and the stage goes silent. 17 girls walk out, crossing in front of the audience, then making their way up the stairs and onto the stage. Suddenly, the lights go up, revealing a shiny silver background reflecting all the stage lights and the BVNW Dazzlers wearing black glittery outfits....

Review: Views on “Views”

Ayesha Vishnani, Opinion Editor

May 5, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Reviews

Drake dropped his most awaited album “Views” last week. Senior Ayesha Vishnani assesses the album behind all the hype.

Review: Hotline Spring Tour

Natasha Vyhovsky, Editor-in-Chief

April 29, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Reviews

Panama Wedding, The Griswolds and Magic Man came to The Madrid theater Wednesday night for their Hotline Spring Tour. Senior Natasha Vyhovsky reviews why this is in the top three lives shows she's seen.

Review: “Twelfth Night”

Olivia Baird, Online Editor

April 13, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Photos, Reviews, Top Stories

The Shakespeare comedy "Twelfth Night" will show in the BVNW PAC April 14-15 to begin BVNW theater's three-part "salute to Shakespeare" series. Senior Olivia Baird attended the final dress rehearsal to give her review.

A vacation creation: Overland Park edition

Natasha Vyhovsky, Editor-in-Chief

March 11, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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”

Olivia Baird, Online Editor

March 1, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Reviews, Top Stories

“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.

BVNW reacts to lack of diversity in the Oscars

Brandon Fagen, Staff Writer

February 25, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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.

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

Olivia Baird, Online Editor

February 24, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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

February 19, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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”

Olivia Baird, Online Editor

February 17, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Photos, Reviews, Top Stories

“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.

Stuck in love

Kaitlyn Noon, Staff Writer

February 13, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Top Stories

Valentine's Day is tomorrow. We asked students in the halls of BVNW what their plans are for the holiday of love.

Asking to the Sweetheart dance

Abdul Qaddour, Staff Writer

February 12, 2016

Filed under ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Sweetheart

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.