With accessibility to the internet increasing, we have an incredible amount of information at our fingertips — more so than previous generations. The spread of information is becoming more immediate,...
We have progressed to a point in our society where most people, unless willfully ignorant, recognize negative stereotypes as harmful. Saying “All Muslims are terrorists,” is not only extremely offensive,...
We have entered a new stage of violence and political division in the United States. The recent mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas and overturning of Roe v Wade not only enraged a huge number of citizens,...
As we approach the end of the school year, let us take a moment to consider our individual high school experiences. Elementary school education is the foundation that prepares us for everything after it,...
The idea of social hierarchy, although universal, is almost always applied to high school. Films like “Mean Girls” display this concept to an extreme and unrealistic degree, solidifying high schoolers...
A parent of a Northwest student recently asked for the removal of “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson from the school’s library. The novel is a memoir of a Black queer man, as Johnson refers...
In some elective programs at BVNW, there are opportunities for students to travel abroad as a way to experience their interests in an entirely new setting and culture. Whether it’s traveling to London...
The latest reports of vape-related deaths and health issues have exposed the risk e-cigarette users are taking. It’s more important than ever to put an end to this trend. A little bit of fun is not worth...
Let’s face it: our older generations have screwed us over. While our generation isn’t the main contributor to climate change, it’s up to us to fix it. Despite how daunting solving our changing climate...
Throughout his campaign and presidency, President Trump has called the media “fake news” and invited his followers to do the same. On a visit to KC this past summer, he pointed to reporters and called...
In an average advisory class, most students are disengaged, on their phones and waiting for the 25-minute period to pass. Many graduate not fully knowing the peers they have spent four years with in advisory,...
Principal Amy Murphy is in discussion with District Office to begin removing lockers either over the summer or during the 2018-19 school year. The administration has a tentative plan to turn the freshman,...
