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Sophomore Ava Pulliam analyzes her opponent before beginning a wrestling match Dec. 7. She said when she is "getting a feel" for her competitor she looks to see if they rely on strength, speed or technique.

Girl’s wrestling team welcomes new coach

Madison Kraft, Online Editor February 7, 2025

Entering its second season as a sport at Northwest, the girls’ wrestling team welcomes new head coach Kendrick Latchman. Sophomore Ava Pulliam, who began wrestling when the sport was first introduced...

Sophomore Avery Davenport sits in the school library and shops online. “[On social media] you are saturated with pictures and videos of people using products,” Davenport said. She said this has an effect on her tendency to be influenced to buy new products online.

The price of excess

Ruby Halverson and Madison Kraft February 4, 2025

Walking through the halls of Blue Valley Northwest, sophomore Avery Davenport can’t help but notice everyone is wearing a variety of trendy wide-leg pants. Whether it be jeans or sweats, five dollars...

Digital illustration of Israel and Palestine's flags.

Ceasefire deal pauses Israel-Hamas conflict

Madison Kraft, Online Editor January 31, 2025

After 15 months of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a three-step ceasefire plan. The first phase began Jan. 19 when three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners were released. Junior...

Junior Ayden McGibboney was the highest scorer against the Junction City Blue Jays Jan. 28 with 16 points.

Huskies fall to Junction City High School

Miles Thomas, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

After winning a close game against a 12-3 Benton High School, the Huskies attempted to make a statement against an aggressive Junction City team. Head Coach Aaron Ihm said the Huskies knew getting a win...

Investing Club President Senior Mc Nagar informs his club on the most popular stocks. “Everyone in the club has their own opinions on what stocks you should invest in, and then the stocks that are most popular among the class or the club. We actually choose to invest in that,” Nagar said.

Invest don’t rest

Blen Belachew, Chief Writer January 27, 2025

Two days after selling his stock in Tesla at $270 a share with his father, senior Mairt-Clydrick “Mc” Nagar said Tesla’s share price rose to $300, leaving him upset at this loss.  “I would...

Bevins poses with his guitar in his senior pictures. “Playing guitar is a way to express myself,” he said, “I have always loved music and it has always been an outlet for me.”

Student spotlight: Ford Bevins

Ruby Halverson and Sara Scheibel January 20, 2025

As a peer mentor in the connections program, a class to assist students with disabilities, senior Ford Bevins said he has made lifelong memories. He took seniors Alex Biancalana and Michael Rice and junior...

Seniors Addie Wight, Bella Hopkins, Macie Gorman and Kat Davis pose for a picture during their senior night Jan. 14. “All four of them just hold themselves really well,” Head coach Hannah Haworth said. “They're nice, kind and caring, and I think that helps the younger dancers look up to them.”

The Pack Dance Team celebrates their seniors while preparing for nationals

Sydney Barnett, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2025

The Pack Dance Team seniors Kat Davis, Macie Gorman, Bella Hopkins and Addie Wight were recognized during their senior night, Jan. 14. Head coach Hannah Haworth said it’s cool to see how much these seniors...

Digital illustration of gifts being exchanged between friends.

Staff editorial: the most wonderful time of the year

January 14, 2025

As we near the holidays, life becomes hectic. Teenagers are stressed cramming for finals, moms are fighting over the newest toy at the mall on Black Friday, and everyone is pressured to have the perfect...

Trainer Caleb Blankenship helps senior Ella Cruz do lateral raises on Dec. 27. “[Caleb] has shown me what it’s like to like my body and how to adjust to the changes,” Ella said. “I learned that it’s important to be yourself and learn what makes you happy.”

Student spotlight: Ella Cruz

Danielle Croom and Nafsiya Hafiz January 10, 2025

Senior Ella Cruz spotted her mom, coach and best friends in the crowd through the stage lights at the North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation Amateur Nationals. By the end of the night, Ella won...

A major injury puts an end to an athlete's season. Junior Max Moser, defensive back on the varsity football team, fractured the head of his ulna and dislocated his elbow during the first playoff game this season. "We work so hard to be able to go out there and play to the best of our ability and to not be able to play is frustrating," Max said. "I wasn't even that mad about my injury, I’m more mad at the fact that I can’t play."

A season on pause

Adria Heinauer and Emily Olm-Shipman January 6, 2025

Concern, worry and nausea are all Michael Moser said he could feel when his son, junior Max Moser, defensive back on the varsity football team, fractured the head of his ulna and dislocated his elbow....

Digital illustratration representing the return of the Sweetheart Dance.

Sweetheart Dance returns after hiatus

Blen Belachew, Chief Writer December 11, 2024

This year, BVNW StuGo is bringing back the Sweetheart Dance. The dance will be held at Blue Valley Northwest on Feb. 15. StuGo sponsor Sarah Derks said that in the past eight years she was involved in...

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