The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

Senior Brett Oplotnik was cast in the leading role in BVNWs latest musical production. He played Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can.

Shooting for the stars

Nafsiya Hafiz, Writer March 21, 2023

Earlier this year, seniors in the Performing and Visual Arts departments were nominated for Shooting Stars awards; this program aims to recognize students who have put hours of work into perfecting their...

Though still considered illegal for recreational use in the state of Kansas, the recent legalization of marijuana in Missouri may cause issue for suburbs of Kansas City, on both sides of the border.

Recreational marijuana has come to Missouri

Thomas Rose, Writer March 18, 2023

When School Resource Officer (SRO) Jonathan Batley came to Blue Valley Northwest three years ago, drugs making their way into the school was not an unfamiliar occurrence.  ”We usually have several...

After defeating the Wichita Heights Falcons in the 2023 6A KSHSAA state championship, the boys basketball team celebrates in the locker room.

Huskies defeat reigning state champions to win 2023 6A state championship

Alyssa Gagnon, Sports Editor March 13, 2023

After losing to the Wichita Heights Falcons last year in the 2022 6A boys basketball state championship by a mere 7 points, the Huskies had another shot at defeating the reigning state champions in their...

Digital illustration of a promotional photo used for the third season of TV series Outer Banks.

“Outer Banks” Season 3 drops the ball

Libby Addison, Writer March 11, 2023

In April 2020, Netflix series "Outer Banks," produced by brothers Josh and Jonas Pate, took over social media platforms as teens across the world fell in love with the series’ feel-good atmosphere and...

Third quarter update

Alyssa Gagnon, Sports Editor March 11, 2023

The Huskies came out into the third quarter with Fritz scoring the first basket of the second half. Wichita Heights responded with 2 more points of their own. However, not long after, the Huskies regained...

Second quarter update

Alyssa Gagnon, Sports Editor March 11, 2023

Coming into the second quarter, Blue Valley Northwest led Wichita Heights 13-6. The Huskies opened the second quarter with senior Grant Stubblefield scoring the first basket of the quarter with 7:46...

First quarter update

Alyssa Gagnon, Sports Editor March 11, 2023

After losing the tip-off at the start of the game to the Wichita Heights Falcons, the Huskies regained possession of the ball and scored the first points of the game with a three-pointer from junior Jake...

Seniors Landon Braun (12) and Aidan Behymer (21) celebrate after defeating Shawnee Mission Northwest in the state quarterfinals.

Huskies pull away in second half to advance onto 6A state semifinals

Alyssa Gagnon, Sports Editor March 9, 2023

After their win against Olathe Northwest on March 3 in the Sub-State Championship, the Huskies traveled to Wichita, Kan. to play the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars in the state quarterfinals. The Cougars...

Digital illustration of a promotional poster for the film Creed III.

“Creed Ⅲ” proves there is no enemy like the past

Ashley Adams, Copy Editor March 7, 2023

Michael B. Jordan has once again proven the “Rocky” franchise will live on as a success with his new movie “Creed Ⅲ.” The new feature already stands at an impressive 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes,...

After defeating Olathe Northwest in the Sub-State championship, the boys varsity basketball team celebrates their win. Senior Grant Stubblefield holds up the plaque.

Huskies defeat Ravens 56-51 to win Sub-State Championship

Alyssa Gagnon, Sports Editor March 5, 2023

After losing in the state championship last year, the boys varsity basketball team needed to defeat Olathe Northwest in the Sub-State Championship in order to have a shot at winning state this year in...

Brick Laying Ballers coach Mark Allen directs the team on plays during their game against the Reboundz, Feb. 12.

Hoop dreams

Harper Latta, Writer March 1, 2023

High school basketball has become a thing of the past for the less talented. While in the past, individuals looking to play basketball simply for fun might have opted to join Northwest’s  C-Team, nowadays...

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