At first, quarantine was viewed in a negative light, but as time went on, people began to adapt to the extra free time and began utilizing it to learn new skills and hobbies. With an extended summer break and a delayed start to school, students had more time to focus on their hobbies and pick up new...

With the 2020 presidential election approaching, the district has decided to open up all five high schools as public polling space for voters. Southwest’s inclusion, though it may have little impact on the general student body, is a first-time event and will be a reflection of these strange times where...

With clothing trends making a comeback from decades ago, so has thrifting, an alternative option for shoppers looking to stay away from retail and fast fashion. This old trend has resurfaced once again, and some students are now using this trend as a foundation for their businesses. Thrifting since...

Blue Valley lacks a diverse range of backgrounds among its staff, students and community. With a little over 70% of the racial makeup being Caucasian/White, according to the district website,  students are inevitably unaware of social issues regarding race and how to approach and interact respectfully...

In a normal year, seniors would be staying up late cramming for their ACT tests, planning visits to scenic college campuses and learning how to apply to their dream school around this time of year. However, 2020 is not a normal year. The coronavirus pandemic has brought the college search process to...