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Freshman Abraham Gutierrez, center, eats dinner with the Hare family, who is hosting him while he plays for Sporting Kansas City Academy March 9. Senior Hayden Hare said Gutierrez is like a brother. "We joke around, play video games and do everything we’d normally do as a family. It doesn’t feel like we’re hosting him—it just feels like he’s part of us," Hare said.

Hosting memories

Danielle Croom, Assistant Managing Editor March 12, 2025

Fourteen-year-old freshman Abraham Gutierrez stepped into the Hare family’s Overland Park home, his bags in hand as his family got ready to leave. His mother Karina Jaime pulled him into a tight hug,...

Digital illustration depicted a robot arm holding the earth, symbolizing the future of AI and the planet is connected.

An intertwined future for AI and climate

Nafsiya Hafiz, Writer March 11, 2025

When a question is typed into Google, the first thing to appear on the screen is the answer provided by Google AI Overview. Artificial Intelligence is applied automatically, without users actively selecting...

Ellie Xu sews her design onto a sweatshirt March 6. “My favorite part of making clothes is seeing people’s reactions when they first see the final product,” Xu said.

Student spotlight: Ellie Xu

Ruby Halverson, Writer March 10, 2025

Immersed in sewing and designing new patterns on a sweatshirt, sophomore Ellie Xu has begun to start a business making custom clothing. Her company is called Urban Collective and Xu said the operation...

Strang Hall includes six restaurants, including strang cafe which serves desserts such as the brownie and coffee drinks such as the iced white chocolate raspberry macchiato, pictured above. Another restaurant is anousone, which serves the Stir Fry with noodles and curry chicken.

Strang Hall has everything I’ve ever wanted and more

Madison Kraft, Online Editor March 6, 2025

Over the weekend, I was in the mood for some scrumptious food, a daily occurrence. However, I didn't have any good food at home, and none of my usual places sounded appealing. That is when I stumbled upon...

Digital illustration of someone smelling a flower.

Take time to smell the flowers

Blen Belachew, Chief Writer February 26, 2025

I was gearing up for the chaos of finals week when I went to a coffee shop to prepare for a nerve-wracking AP Chemistry test. I settled in, ordered a coffee and opened my MacBook. I was cramming in some...

Digital illustration representing two people arguing over politics.

Staff editorial: we the people

February 25, 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...

Digital illustration of a scene in the movie "Captain America: Brave New World."

Captain America movie fails to fly high

Inaya Zaman, News Editor February 20, 2025

Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” officially brought the new Captain America onto the big screen to show Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, has taken on the role. While I was hopeful...

Senior Averee Kyle remembered

Senior Averee Kyle remembered

Sydney Barnett and Reagan Wald February 17, 2025

Senior Averee Kyle died unexpectedly at the age of 18 on Jan. 22.  Overland Trail Elementary Principal Erica McDonald had Averee as a student for two years. She was her first grade teacher and said...

Sophomore Fiona Dudleston helps run the Pep Club booth at the Sweetheart Carnival Feb. 14. The addition of the carnival before the Sweetheart basketball game is one of the modifications made to this year's dance.

The heart behind the sweetest dance

Blen Belachew, Chief Writer February 16, 2025

With the reintroduction of the Sweetheart Dance, Student Government Philanthropic Chair senior Meghan Churchill said the planning behind a dance involves many aspects people do not consider.  “We...

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....

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