New JAG Brings Change to Students

September 18, 2010 • Carly Jones, Reporter  
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Once again, changes are being made to the schedule at BV West.  It seems like every year, something is different.  The school is always changing; sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse.  Oftentimes whether it is for the better or for the worse is difficult to determine, with staff thinking... Read more »

CAPS Center Opens its Doors

September 18, 2010 • Lauren Kassien, Managing Editor  
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This school year, the Center for Advance Professional Studies (CAPS) program opened its new doors, providing many windows of opportunity for students across the Blue Valley community. The CAPS program is described as opportunity for students with an interest in Human Services, Engineering, Bioscience,... Read more »

Leadership Class at BVWest Shows School Values

September 18, 2010 • Stella Liang, Arts Editor  
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The phrase “teaching leadership” seems almost like a paradox, but the purpose of the new leadership class at BV West is to do just that. Every seventh hour, the 24 members of the Jaguar Pride Coalition (JPCo) attend class in room 152. This group of juniors and seniors are there for two reasons: to... Read more »

Family Matters: New Teachers and Relations at BVWest

September 18, 2010 • Abby Krustlic, Reporter  
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At the beginning of every school year, it’s almost difficult not to notice all of the new teachers at BV West. In the midst of getting back into the groove of school, students often overlook who these teachers actually are and never make connections to their background. This year, communication arts... Read more »

Save The Date: Homecoming 2010 Approaches

September 18, 2010 • Luke McCamon, Reporter  
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In less than 20 days, the gym floor will be filled with students getting their boogie on, dancing’ shoes laced tight with canned heat in their heels, grooving the night away. While the countdown continues to tick, many students are still mustering up the courage to ask that special someone to accompany... Read more »

Concerts Bring Fun, but Many Dangers

September 18, 2010 • Kara David, Features Editor  
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Seeing a favorite band in concert means more than just buying a ticket and watching them perform. Concerts become a venue for illegal drinking, drug selling, crowd surfing, mosh-pits and out-of-control fans with dangerous behavior. No matter what the genre, music listeners need to raise awareness of... Read more »

Kansas City Symphony Promotes Music Education

September 18, 2010 • Lauren Kassien, Managing Editor  
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It is a fact that students who are involved in music programs lead more enriched, fulfilling lives. According to the VH1 Save the Music program, studying a musical instrument helps students expand their creativity and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Music encourages students to do their best... Read more »

The Three D’s To Dances: Dress, Date, Dance

September 18, 2010 • Emily Xouris, Features Editor  
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As though school never ended and summer never happened, students are already back in school, cramming last minute study sessions between homework and attempting to stay sane in the midst of all the craziness. Sleeping seems like the best plan for the weekend, but as the first couple of weeks pass, suddenly... Read more »

World Cup Controversies Change View Of The Game

September 18, 2010 • Leena Younes, Reporter  
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All good things come to an end, including the vastly watched 2010 FIFA World Cup. The action was held in South Africa from June 11- July 11 and Spain earned their first World Cup title. But look deeper into this situation without the Vuvuzela playing. Was it the supposedly ornate fashioned soccer ball... Read more »

Foreign Exchange Students

September 20, 2010  
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This year, BV West has opened its doors to more foreign exchange students than ever before. The students come from everywhere; from Germany to Pakistan. Martin Kopl Martin Kopl comes to BV West from the Czech Republic, a small country right in the middle of Europe. Kopl was ready for something new, outside... Read more »