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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
Anna Cowden

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The logo of the new dance team, "Purple Pride."

Principal Amy Pressly announces new name for BVNW dance team to be “Purple Pride”

Anna Cowden, Editor-in-chief
April 15, 2019
Blue Valley Unified School District and principal Amy Pressly filed their response to 2018 BVNW graduate Camille Sturdivant's civil rights lawsuit.

Blue Valley says action taken with the firing of Fine in answer to lawsuit

Anna Cowden, Editor-in-chief
January 25, 2019
Sturdivant performs with The Dazzlers for Husky Night, Aug. 25, 2017.

2018 graduate Camille Sturdivant files civil lawsuit against district, others

Anna Cowden, Editor-in-chief
January 20, 2019
District Attorney Steve Howe (left) and Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez (center) announced Feb. 20, 2018 the shooting of Blue Valley Northwest junior John Albers was justified.

Former student John Albers’ family settles wrongful death lawsuit against City of Overland Park and former police officer Clayton Jenison

Anna Cowden, Editor-in-chief
January 14, 2019
Students react to the midterm elections

Students react to the midterm elections

Anna Cowden and Ethan Knauth
November 7, 2018
School psychologist Monica Symes was awarded Kansas School Psychologist of the Year at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists (KASP) Fall Conference Oct. 5.

Monica Symes awarded Kansas School Psychologist of the Year

Anna Cowden, Editor-in-chief
October 8, 2018

BREAKING: BVNW senior guard Christian Braun commits to the University of Kansas

Ethan Knauth and Anna Cowden
September 17, 2018
Friends of John Albers listen to Mark Schmid at the first Joco United meeting on Aug. 29 at the Overland Park fieldhouse.

JOCO United holds first public meeting

Anna Cowden and Ethan Knauth
August 29, 2018
Board member Mike Seitz adjourns meeting in which the voting on the one to one laptop recommendation took place.

One-to-one laptop initiative to be implemented late 2018-19 school year

Anna Cowden and Ethan Knauth
June 28, 2018

Head varsity soccer coach Rick Pribyl announces retirement

Anna Cowden and Ethan Knauth
May 17, 2018
Sophomore Julia Breidenthal prepares to swing her bat against Olathe East pitcher Kyleigh Lay. The Huskies were defeated by the Hawks, 1-2.

No. 7 Hawks eliminate No. 10 Huskies in first round of regionals

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
May 15, 2018
Senior pitcher Will Dennis congratulates junior left fielder Tyler McQuinn after throwing out a Blue Valley North runner at the DAC May 4. The Huskies defeated the Mustangs 5-1.

Huskies’ hot bats in third inning solidify season sweep of BVN

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
May 4, 2018
Freshman Olivia Shin runs to first base during the first game of the Huskies doubleheader against Bishop Miege May 1. The Huskies defeated the Stags, 12-1 and 15-0 in the doubleheader.

Huskies sweep Stags in doubleheader

Ben Brown and Anna Cowden
May 2, 2018
If you really want to make a change, adjusting your diet is just as important as creating a great sign.

Marching isn’t enough. Go vegan.

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
April 14, 2018
District Attorney Steve Howe (left) and Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez (center) announced Feb. 20, 2018 the shooting of Blue Valley Northwest junior John Albers was justified.

Overland Park police shooting of BVNW student ruled justified

Gabe Swartz and Anna Cowden
February 20, 2018
Caroline Diederich and Albers at a party in May of 2017.

Remembering John Albers

Anna Cowden, Ethan Knauth
January 30, 2018
Four classrooms at BVNW will receive Google Chromebooks as part of the beta testing conducted by Blue Valley.

Blue Valley to implement laptop beta testing in schools

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
January 28, 2018
A crowd of people release balloons to honor John Albers.

Students hold candlelight vigil Sunday night in memory of John Albers

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
January 21, 2018
Simply Science Juices offers a variety of juices, coffees and milks.

Drink review: Simple Science Juices

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
December 17, 2017
If net neutrality is repealed, internet service providers with competing streaming services could slow access to other streaming websites, such as Netflix.

How the FCC’s vote to repeal net neutrality will affect BVNW

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
November 27, 2017

Which Johnson County mom are you?

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
August 31, 2017
Stohlmann demonstrates the construction of a miniature solar powered car to a group of engineering students.

Stohlmann’s success

Anna Cowden and Olivia Dowell
August 27, 2017
Juniors Quinn Wylie and Manav Mehta gaze at the solar eclipse.

A celestial celebration

Anna Cowden, Online Copyeditor
August 21, 2017
Building bridges

Building bridges

Anna Cowden, Writer
April 27, 2017
Prom location changes to DoubleTree Hotel

Prom location changes to DoubleTree Hotel

Anna Cowden, Writer
April 7, 2017
Band and choir travel to Los Angeles over Spring Break

Band and choir travel to Los Angeles over Spring Break

Anna Cowden, Writer
March 21, 2017
Girls basketball defeats BVHS, 44-43, in overtime on senior night

Girls basketball defeats BVHS, 44-43, in overtime on senior night

Anna Cowden, Writer
February 18, 2017
Mad for music

Mad for music

Anna Cowden, Writer
January 27, 2017
Girls varsity defeats SMN, 58-47

Girls varsity defeats SMN, 58-47

Anna Cowden, Writer
January 18, 2017
The Ultimate Staycation Guide

The Ultimate Staycation Guide

Anna Cowden, Writer
December 28, 2016
BVNW defeated by LSW, 37-43

BVNW defeated by LSW, 37-43

Anna Cowden, Writer
December 21, 2016
A new stretch

A new stretch

Anna Cowden, Writer
November 17, 2016
Going gold for a cause

Going gold for a cause

Anna Cowden and Xiqing Wang
September 30, 2016
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