We can solve this problem
February 4, 2019
Filed under OPINION, Staff Editorials
Blue Valley Northwest has been at the front of national news, with dozens of social media comments calling our school racist. Many are demanding drastic change within our community since 2018 graduate Camille Sturdivant led a civil lawsuit against the district, principal Amy Pressly, form...
The future is now
December 13, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Staff Editorials
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 will be, we only have a short period of time to fix it before it’s too late. If we decide not...
We are not the enemy
September 19, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Staff Editorials
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 them “the enemy of the people.” But we are not the enemy. In the past, our staff has sought t...
A more connected advisory
February 27, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Staff Editorials
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, which is not acceptable. Principal Amy Murphy said advisory was created to teach students...
Our proposal for new learning spaces
December 13, 2017
Filed under FROM THE EXPRESS, OPINION, Staff Editorials
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, sophomore and senior locker areas into flexible learning spaces. These spaces would be alternatives to having...
It starts with StuGo
October 31, 2017
Filed under OPINION, Staff Editorials
StuGo recently dealt with the ongoing complaints about students not being allowed to wear hats in school. It got the new rule approved by the administration, under which students can wear school-appropriate hats in all classrooms unless otherwise designated by the teacher as a hat-free zone. The student...
Diversity: More than black and white
February 4, 2016
Filed under OPINION, Staff Editorials
In our recent issue of The Express, BVNW community members reflect on their experiences as racial minorities. With the diversity assembly tomorrow, the newspaper staff stresses the importance of not only recognizing where diversity exists at BVNW but also understanding the stories under the surface.
Careful consideration needed for dress code change
September 7, 2015
Filed under OPINION, Staff Editorials, Top Stories
Protesting for change is often a necessary right guaranteed by our Constitution, but it must be done correctly in order to create a positive response. Many BVNW students hope to see the school’s dress code altered so students can wear styles that show their shoulders. Tomorrow’s dress code protest...
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