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

Stop judging single mothers, you dimwits

Stop judging single mothers, you dimwits

Your Hirschness, Sarah Hirsch October 4, 2013

"Single moms are bad for society," "single mothers are not heroes, they are idiots," "single moms are the root of all evil," "single dads are hot." Thank you, Google and Bing. These search engines...

Hepburn, Grant and a Leopard

Hepburn, Grant and a Leopard

It's Not All Black and White, Meredith Johnson October 3, 2013

My sister and I are thoroughly obsessed with Katharine Hepburn.  In my mind, her name is synonymous with the 1940’s, New England elegance, and an independent woman.   One of my favorite movies of...

So yellow makes babies cry?

So yellow makes babies cry?

Finding Endorphins and Cara Brashears October 2, 2013

This infographic of color psychology popped up on my StumbleUpon the other day, and it immediately caught my eye. The color of my room means something? Certain pigments spark certain behaviors? Sweet. As...

Football mascot getting under the skin

Football mascot getting under the skin

Kuhlmann's Corner, Liz Kuhlmann October 1, 2013

The Redskins have been undergoing quite a bit of pressure lately, and not just regarding their dismal 1-3 record thus far in the season. No, the pressure has been coming from the Native American and Native...

The Importance of the Cuckoo Clock

The Importance of the Cuckoo Clock

It's Not All Black and White, Meredith Johnson October 1, 2013

In preparation for the anticipated senior trip, my parents and I have been discussing possible locals.  On the top of the list is Vienna, Austria.  As one of my mom’s favorite cities, it immediately...

Stoked for Buzz Beach Ball

Stoked for Buzz Beach Ball

Finding Endorphins and Cara Brashears September 25, 2013

All right, trying to focus on school and work is actually impossible. All I can think about is Buzz Beach Ball. The concert, put on by 96.5 The Buzz, features 14 bands at Berkley Riverfront Park this...

The bandwagon is coming to KC

The bandwagon is coming to KC

Kuhlmann's Corner, Liz Kuhlmann September 24, 2013

These past few weeks have been extremely satisfying ones for any KC sports fans out there. Just the other night, Justin Maxwell ended the Royals home season with a walk off grand slam in the 10th inning...

Inclusion is the new black

Inclusion is the new black

Your Hirschness, Sarah Hirsch September 20, 2013

Chances are, if you have access to the internet, Netflix, Tumblr, or all of the above, you have heard of "Orange is the New Black." If not, get your head out of a hole and start watching it. This won't...

Driving back to sanity

Driving back to sanity

Finding Endorphins and Cara Brashears September 18, 2013

Between homework, work, friends, sports, clubs, family and everything else that fills our life, the time to breathe interrupts the chaos only briefly. Sometimes days go by in a snap, and other times, they...

The accident prones guide to common athletic injuries

The accident prone’s guide to common athletic injuries

Kuhlmann's Corner, Liz Kuhlmann September 16, 2013

Any dedicated athlete will tell you, the worst feeling in the world is being benched due to injury. Take it from someone who's been injured frequently, there is no bigger feeling of helplessness. Reflecting...

You Ask, We Answer: What can I do to be myself?

You Ask, We Answer: What can I do to be myself?

You Ask, We Answer September 16, 2013

Your Anonymous Question: I have recently been discovering things about myself. I find myself confused, angry, and stressed out about every little thing. What can I do to get over this and be myself? How...

Make way for Crewneck Tuesday

Make way for Crewneck Tuesday

Claudy With a Chance of Controversy, Claudia Chen September 16, 2013

Every Tuesday, a few dozen students at Northwest band together and wear crewneck sweatshirts. This concept of “Crewneck Tuesday” was started last year, but has just recently begun to take off. This...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Opinion