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Digital illustration representing two people arguing over politics.

Staff editorial: we the people

February 24, 2025

The day after arguably the most divisive election in recent United States history, Blue Valley Northwest was silent. Students sat in somber acceptance or muted celebration. The world felt like it was on...

Private made public

Private made public

Natalie Churchill, Writer February 19, 2025

I was walking up the main staircase on the way to my seventh hour after a very tiring Monday when I overheard a boy loudly telling his friends about how he got “his girl” to give him head at the party...

My role model was temporarily a frog

My role model was temporarily a frog

Madison Kraft, Online Editor February 12, 2025

During a time when Disney is simply slacking on their movie game, let’s all remember the reign and obsession of the Disney princesses. Growing up in the 2010s, I was obsessed with Disney princesses....

Digital illustration of miscommunication between teachers and students.

Grading roulette

Allison Leese, Photographer February 5, 2025

From elementary to high school, I’ve been repeatedly told to follow the rules, listen and respect my teachers. Sometimes, it feels like teachers do one thing without considering how it affects students....

Guest opinion: the culture of academics

Guest opinion: the culture of academics

Eddison Chen, Guest Writer February 4, 2025

This year, for the first time since I took the first math competition here at Northwest, will there only be one American Invitation Mathematics Examination (AIME) qualifier. In a testing room with Mrs....

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Staff editorial: the most wonderful time of the year

January 14, 2025

As we near the holidays, life becomes hectic. Teenagers are stressed cramming for finals, moms are fighting over the newest toy at the mall on Black Friday, and everyone is pressured to have the perfect...

Letter to the editor: responding to editorial "Teach don't take"

Letter to the editor: responding to editorial “Teach don’t take”

Sarah Derks, Guest Writer December 4, 2024

Dear Express Staff   In your last issue, the Staff Opinion piece centered around the new board policy on cell phone usage. There were two passages that stood out that I could not ignore.  The...

Digital illustration of a phone locked in jail.

Staff editorial: teach don’t take

November 7, 2024

Beginning in kindergarten, we were taught to be kind to others. We were taught how to share. We were taught to be attentive and listen when someone else was talking. Once we made it to middle school, we...

Digital illustration of a political activist campaigning online.

Don’t speak if you don’t know what you are talking about

Emily Olm-Shipman, Writer November 4, 2024

I interviewed students at BVNW who are known for having strong political opinions. I asked them about specific laws, bills and policies the presidential candidates plan to pass to better serious issues...

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

Reagan Wald, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2024

The other night I opened my phone to a Snapchat post of someone quoting their friend saying, “I’m going to rape you.” This nauseating phrase was used in a humorous context, and it is a form of comedy...

A visual depiction of the lack of school spirit at Northwest.

Staff editorial: show some spirit

August 16, 2024

Northwest will not have a homecoming parade this year. A large portion of this decision could be attributed to the consistent lack of school spirit our student body has displayed in recent years. As a...

Digital illustration of a parent yelling at her child.

Strict parents raise sneaky children

Sri Trikona, Writer April 25, 2024

I watch, as fear instantly strikes my friend's face. It was a regular Friday night, five of my friends and I were playing board games at a cafe, laughing and having a great time. We were all talking, and...

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