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Senior Akki Gundu practicing for the Seva Dance INfusion performance Nov. 3. “[Seva Dance has] allowed me to express my love for dancing and for my culture, which I don't get to do a lot, so it's kind of special,” Gundu said. (This image has been horizontally flipped.)

Benefiting the community with Bollywood

Emily Olm-Shipman and Sri Trikona November 12, 2024

Seva, meaning selfless service in Sanskrit, perfectly embodies the non-profit organization Seva Dance’s mission, senior Krrish Sanjanwala said.  Sanjanwala, the son of co-founder and vice president...

The limited time "Picklewich" from Jimmy John's features a classic deli sandwich, with a pickle replacing the bread. The limited deal also includes pickle-flavored chips to pair with the sandwich.

A pickle lovers dream: a new take on an old favorite

Ellie Votypka, Writer November 12, 2024

This week, I decided to spice up my ordinary lunch and ordered the limited-time-only turkey pickle sandwich, or the Picklewich, and pickle-flavored chips from Jimmy John’s. When I first unwrapped the...

Word Pawzle

Word Pawzle

Madison Kraft, Online Editor November 12, 2024

During the rehearsal of “Mamma Mia!” Oct. 30, Senior Hadley Wilson, who is cast as Donna Sheridan, rehearses the dance to “Money, Money, Money.” “This has been a dream role for years, and getting to play her for my senior year has been a dream,” Wilson said.

Preparing for production

Rishitha Bonthu and Natalie Churchill November 11, 2024

Northwest's theater program will perform "Mamma Mia!" from Nov. 14-16 under the direction of theater teacher Sydney Kohart. She said the entire team has been hard at work in the process of auditions, and...

Senior Shawn Furstenau said he is happy about Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election that occured Nov. 5. "I have not been happy the past four years with the way the country’s been run, so I’m relieved that we’re getting out of that and moving on to Trump,” Furstenau said.

Student reactions to Donald Trump winning presidential election

Nafsiya Hafiz, Writer November 7, 2024

Voting for the 2024 Presidential Election was held on Nov. 5 with the Associated Press calling the winner of the presidential race the following day. Millions of people were tuned into news coverage of...

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...

Navigating relationships and finding dates for school dances in high school can be complicated. Senior Gabi McFall said that being in a long-term relationship has helped alleviate this pressure. “It takes a lot of stress off my shoulders because I don't have to worry about who I'm going with,” McFall said. “He still sometimes gives me flowers and [asks], ‘Do you want to be my date?’ even though I already knew I was going to be.”

Dresses, ties, hellos and goodbyes

Blen Belachew and Ellie Votypka November 6, 2024

“That’s a babe,” Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Michael Richards thought when he saw his future wife, Julie Bitter, walk into school his sophomore year of high school.  “I was crutching...

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...

A picture of a sticker voters receive after voting. The last day to cast your vote is Nov. 5.

Local election candidate Q&A

Ellie Votypka and Inaya Zaman November 2, 2024

In preparation for the upcoming local elections, BVNWnews interviewed the candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas State Senate and Kansas State House of Representatives for districts...

An image of the small Cookie Butter Iced Latte from Dutch Bros.

Seasonal sips: which fall drink is worth your sip?

Blen Belachew, Chief Writer October 28, 2024

Dutch Bros: 3.5/5 With its unique cookie butter flavoring and drizzle, I ordered a small Cookie Butter Iced Latte from Dutch Bros based on its presentibility and tasty looks. When I got my drink, the...

 Members of Blue Valley Northwest’s Gold Out KC club educate visitors about their mission at the varsity football game on Sept. 6.

Raising hope, raising awareness

Emily Olm-Shipman and Inaya Zaman October 20, 2024

At five years old, Sophomore Ella Moore had to be rushed to the hospital and put under anesthesia. When she woke up, she had a port in her collarbone and had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia,...

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