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The Snapchat Epidemic

The Snapchat Epidemic

Behr Kitts, Reporter October 20, 2017

The use of social media has connected the world in ways like never before. This platform allows for loved ones and friends the opportunity to communicate with each other across the street, town, state,...

News: Why Bother?

News: Why Bother?

Natalie Fiorella, Reporter October 12, 2017

People often say that teens are the future of America, but what if the future of America isn’t even keeping up with the present? Despite easy access to the news because of technology, teens often...

Gluten Free Options in Your Area

Shelby Hoelting, Reporter October 10, 2017

This year through many doctor appointments I figured out that I have a major gluten intolerance. As you can imagine, that put quite a damper on things as far as going out to eat for different meals. For...

Has JAG Improved Since Last Year?

Has JAG Improved Since Last Year?

Dana Nasr, Reporter October 9, 2017

The new JAG at Blue Valley West has made a significant change due to the huge time and schedule change. Put in effect on August 28th, administrators believed students would benefit from this new system,...

Consideration For All

Consideration For All

Hannah Cole and Dana Nasr October 6, 2017

Living in the Johnson County bubble can be a cookie cutter experience. At BV West however, there is a very diverse student body. This can make scheduling around holidays for different religions, a difficult...

YouTube Generation

YouTube Generation

Behr Kitts, Reporter September 29, 2017

Growing up, YouTube has not always been my number one source of entertainment, as it was created in 2005. When I was in elementary and middle school I mostly watched T.V. and occasionally played video...

This is Us Review

This is Us Review

Lanie Render, Reporter September 28, 2017

Last night the popular series, This Is Us, debuted its second season to eager watchers. To say the least, it did not disappoint. The worries regarding second season slumps were assuaged the minute the...

The Stories of Thirteen Reasons Why

Lanie Render, Contributor May 16, 2017

The Netflix series of Thirteen Reasons Why has generated an intense debate surrounding the controversial message of suicide. Individuals who have seen the series are familiar with the main character,...

The album cover for Sylvan Essos sophomore album

What Now? Album Review

Rachel Zimmerli, Reporter May 16, 2017

On April 28th, 2017, indie-pop band Sylvan Esso released their sophomore album What Now. From album to album, their sound has, for the most part, has been maintained. The only differences being the use...

Donating Life: Organ Donation and the Meaning it Holds

Donating Life: Organ Donation and the Meaning it Holds

Hannah Holladay, Contributor January 31, 2017

“Would you like to be an organ donor?” Thousands of high school teenagers receiving their driving permits and licenses are asked this simple question. However, the implications behind the decision...

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