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Katie Harris, the school social worker, already has one crucial job. A school social worker helps students with any sort of struggle that may occur in or out of school. Harris prides herself on loving her job and the students of BV West, but it is certainly a special case in the way she can connect with the students. Harris was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos, a...

A Shattering Reality

Chelsea Park, Editor-in-chief

While many are aware of the prevalence of gun violence in America, the issue is a distant reality. Shootings may seem to occur in faraway areas of the country. However,...

Curing S.A.D.

Kennedy Kramer, Reporter

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is characterized by major depressive episodes in the fall/winter, but few if any symptoms in the spring/summer. SAD hits teens lives hard and goes beyond sadness, even though the initials suggest otherwise. Most commonly referred to as seasonal depression, it is a type of depression or bipolar disorder that occurs and ends around the same...

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Opinion

Locked Out

Kyler Murphy, Reporter

It’s here again, the bathrooms are locked during jag. This was decided upon by the administrative team here at the school. “What we started to see were some issues regarding vaping going on in our restrooms” Assistant Principal Bryan Brutto said. While I do think that vaping in the school bathrooms is a problem, there has to be another way. The administrative team...

Bob The Resume Builder

Hannah Cole, Managing Editor

Picture the perfect student. Perfect grades. Perfect test scores. Perfect attendance record. Perfect attitude. Perfect level of participation in activities and sports. Perfect leadership resume. The perfect student that all colleges will approve of. To embody the perfect student and earn that college acceptance letter, kids scramble to join activities that will paint...

Finally, Finals

Lauren Prehn, Editor-In-Chief

It's that time of year again, the end of year stress surrounding finals is in full force. For many students, these last few days are spent calculating what grades they need on final exams and cramming information from old units. Note taking and study sessions are accompanied by coffee and late nights. While striving for an A in notoriously challenging classes is likely...

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News

Why CBD?

Kolbie Christensen, Reporter

Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a nontoxic natural compound found in a cannabis flower. According to Ministry of Hemp, the chemical compound of CBD was first discovered...

Dead End at 2:50

Darrelyn Dollar and Kyler Murphy

BLOCKED. Students and staff react to the new gate in the parking lot near the North entrance. Last year students and staff were able to drive behind the building and leave...

The Spotlight: Multi-Media Edition

Hannah Cole, Managing Editor

As the new year begins, reporters of The Spotlight explore new ways to deliver interesting content regarding the community and BV West. Social media, videos, and podcasts...

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Arts & Entertainment

Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition

Jaden Webster, Reporter

Tales of Vesperia has always been one of the most popular games in the Tales series, and now it is back and better than ever. The Definitive Edition was released on Jan. 11...

Just a Thought

Jaden Dudrey, Illustrator

Despite everything happening around us, we are still human.

Sprinkle of Winter

Kiley Peterson and Brenna Morrison

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Art & Poetry

Just a Thought

Jaden Dudrey, Illustrator

Despite everything happening around us, we are still human.

I Am Different

Kennedy Kramer, Reporter

Cancer

Kennedy Kramer, Reporter

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Sports

Swinging for Success

Natalie Fiorella, Reporter

Before tryouts for fall sports Freshman Julia Misemer began, girls golf coach Aaron contributed signifcantly to the golf Anderson had his season team’s...

Football Jags Defeat Rivals

Lauren Gambill, Photographer

Amazing End to Cross Country Season

Raegen Monroe, Gillian Boehmer, Sophia Catenacci, Photographers

Varsity girls took on State and Regionals on Saturday, Oct. 20 and 27. Regionals was run at the course at Johnson County Community College. State was run at the historic KU...

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ONE WORLD

Hanna Strombom, Kaitlynn Krause, Kolbie Christensen, and Jaden Webster

One world, one team, one family, that is the theme of this year’s show for Competitive Marching Band. The team, consisting of the marching band and the color guard,...

Crimson Cat’s Summer Show

Lindsi Banker and Emma Wallace

AVID and Faculty Families Come Together

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Saturday, October 27

Cross Country

Blue Valley West Girls team was 2nd @ State. - 7 girls and 2 boys qualified to State. Girls team was Regional Champions.
Saturday, October 27

Volleyball

Blue Valley West Sub-State Champions (Quarterfinal loss at State) - Fresh A - 17/12, Fresh B - 22/9 JV - 35/2/1, Soph - 24/9/2,
Friday, October 26

Football

Blue Valley West 3 wins - BV Southwest, BV Northwest, St. James Academy - Break-out season for Jr. D. Brown. Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/2AmpT9
Tuesday, October 23

Boys Soccer

Blue Valley West Varsity Record - 7/8/1, JV - 11/0/2, C Team - 7/2/5 - Jo Koga offered the mosts assists with 9. Mason McGill lead the team with 8 goals.
Monday, October 22

Girls Golf

Blue Valley West 2nd @ Regionals, 2nd @ EKL, 4th @ State - Freshman Julia Misemer 6A State Champion. Misemer Regional and league champion by combined 18 strokes.
Saturday, October 20

Girls Tennis

Blue Valley West Left-handed doubles team of O. Kurzban & G. Gifford 2nd @ State and Regionals - Largest team in BV West History.