Kiley Peterson, Editor in Chief
What is your hobby? Reading? Painting? Drawing? Gaming? Playing an instrument or sport? A hobby is an activity done in one’s free time, and it’s usually something that...
Katherine Boston, Reporter
With COVID, families are trying to find ways to get in touch for the holidays. Whether it’s on Zoom or going on a trip, people are getting pretty creative with getting in contact with their loved ones. Getting in contact has evolved since our generation was born. It started with low-pixel skype calls to now Zoom quality paired with greenscreen backgrounds and filters....
Kolbie Christensen, Editor-in-Chief
Senior year is full of firsts and lasts. Taking in the last of the high school classes, football games and dances that felt like they would never come to end is bittersweet. As well as trying to find the perfect school, taking the first college visits, applying to college for the first time and finding a new home. All while trying to soak up every last memory of...
Ekansh Gupta, Reporter
Despite the late start to the school year, students not happy about finals in January Although it has been quite a rocky year, the change to the finals schedule...
Jillian Dunlay, Reporter
Today’s teens find that technology is a focal point in their lives. Cell phones are young people’s constant companions, enabling access to a plethora of streaming services,...
Aminah Syed and Rachel Zimmerli
As local and national journalists practice their agenda-setting function, more and more news programs discuss the increasing prevalence of transgender individuals, gender dysphoria and how those conditions affect Americans. Gender dysphoria is when someone’s body does not correlate with their gender identity. Transgender student’s everyday lives resemble those seen...
Avery Peterson, Morgan Winner, Aleeza Saeed, Skylar Ritter, Photographers
BV West boys basketball notched their first win of the season on Dec. 8 against Gardner-Edgerton 56-32. JV won as well. As the season continues, scores and photos will be...
Emily Gordon, Photographer
Dec. 3 vs. BV North. The Jaguars won their first meet by three points. State Qualifiers: 200 medley relay, Sam Pankratz, Aidan White, Grayson Moyer and the 400 free...
Ashley Holker, Chloe Meuhlmeier, Photographers
Winter sports will continue without fans until Dec. 11. Although parents will be allowed to attend events per the KSHSAA Dec. 8 decision, BV West Spotlight Media and yearbook...
Kiley Peterson, Editor in Chief
What is your hobby? Reading? Painting? Drawing? Gaming? Playing an instrument or sport? A hobby is an activity done in one’s free time, and it’s usually something that...
Lillie Barr, Guest Writer
“All the world’s a stage.” William Shakespeare. At BV West, the stage is only half lit. Without live performances and concerts to prepare for, the Performing...
Sarah Buehler, Guest Writer
Most have gotten used to wearing masks at school, at Quik Trip or shopping. Athletes are playing and practicing in masks. What is not seen are band students attempting to...
Avery Peterson, Morgan Winner, Aleeza Saeed, Skylar Ritter, Photographers
BV West boys basketball notched their first win of the season on Dec. 8 against Gardner-Edgerton 56-32. JV won as well. As the season continues, scores and photos will be...
Emily Gordon, Photographer
Dec. 3 vs. BV North. The Jaguars won their first meet by three points. State Qualifiers: 200 medley relay, Sam Pankratz, Aidan White, Grayson Moyer and the 400 free...
Ashley Holker, Chloe Meuhlmeier, Photographers
Winter sports will continue without fans until Dec. 11. Although parents will be allowed to attend events per the KSHSAA Dec. 8 decision, BV West Spotlight Media and yearbook...
Ashley Stone, Guest Writer
Due to COVID-19, many events had to be cancelled or changed for student safety and to prevent the spreading of the virus. Schools were able to open up again with a Hybrid...
Mark your calendars! October 5th is the day JAGS get back in the building! Here is the schedule for hybrid learning with students divided into groups by their last...
Members of the Class of 2021 should have all received a letter from Rolland Studios with an appointment for June 24, 25 or 29. Those NOT receiving a letter or who have conflicts...