BVNWspeaks: Recent Episodes
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Podcast Host Jordyn Johnson is joined by A&E Editor Rishitha Bonthu to discuss homecoming week. Senior royalty court members Catherine Sweeney and Susmit Salahuddin join them to talk about the new royalty court selection process, what it is like to be a part of the court and student involvement.
In the last episode of the BVNWSpeaks series, the Four Musketeers, staffers Saraphina Wambi, Addie Aadland, Alex Cowdrey, and Libby Addison reflect on this past school year, share advice and say goodbye to their time on the staff of the Express.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by sophomores Maryam Wambi and Lamiaa Rahima to discuss the harm in idolizing celebrities and how it negatively impacts various members of society.
In honor of Black History Month, host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Nimu Karani and Jared Williams to discuss what it is like growing up being Black at Blue Valley Northwest, in Johnson County, and in America.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by junior Addie Aadland, freshman Anika Madeje and psychology teacher Heidi Gipple as they discuss the various aspects of being a woman in society as beauty standards continue to change.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Keefe Pearson, Sophie Lage, and Liam Shetterly to discuss the reality of accomplishing New Year's Resolutions and their feelings about all their graduation year will bring.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors and committed athletes Remi Nuss, Gavin Hoffman, and Lauren Croom, who share their unique commitment processes and reflect on the highs and lows of their recruitment journeys.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Chris White and Leo Cruz and junior Brock Heath to talk about the stigma around men's mental health and what we can do as a society to remedy that issue.
Host Saraphina Wambi sits down with seniors Dylan Cutler, Dylan Dragoo, Toby Alfred, and Garrett Griffiths to discuss various conspiracy theories and how they impact society.
In this new episode of the BVNWSpeaks series, the Four Musketeers, staffers Saraphina Wambi, Addie Aadland, Alex Cowdrey, and Libby Addison sit down to discuss fall controversies.
Host Saraphina Wambi sits down with Israeli senior Ziv Cohen and former NW student Shahd Abdeljalil, who moved to Jordan over the summer. With Ziv in person and Shahd on the phone, the two share their perspectives and opinions on the Israeli/Palestinian War and how it has affected them and their families.
Host and homecoming queen Saraphina Wambi sits down with homecoming king Kyle Bryant, homecoming court member Alex Cross, and senior class president Sydney Skelton to discuss whether their last homecoming week was a hit or miss.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by graduated seniors Ashley Adams and Will Esry who share their unique advice for high school students.
In this new BVNWSpeaks series, The Four Musketeers, Host Saraphina Wambi, writer Addie Aadland, managing editor Alex Cowdrey, and photographer Libby Addison sit down to discuss all you need to know about weekly resets and provide insight into the best way to balance your life.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Amelia Freimanis and Thomas Mitchell to discuss the reality of summer hookup culture and its effect on our generation.
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by BVNW rising seniors Danni Waller, Amarah Qureshi, and Reece Wooten, who are well-versed on the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action ruling, to share their opinions and thoughts on the ruling. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast episode are the opinions of the podcast members and their opinions only.
Host Liz LaHood and co-host Saraphina Wambi are joined by newspaper Design Editor Sabrina San Agustin to debate the validity of various popular book series adaptations. This episode contains various series spoilers.
Host Liz LaHood and co-host Saraphina Wambi sit down with newspaper photographer Arpa Das and yearbook Photo Editor Hiba Issawi to compare their experiences growing up in arranged marriage households and discuss the validity of the practice.
Host Liz LaHood is joined by BVNW Horizon Photo Editor Hiba Issawi and Horizon photographer Amelia Freimanis to discuss the nature of dating while in high school, and determine whether or not the practice is a positive one.
BVNWnews' Online Editor and host Liz LaHood sits in with newspaper Photo Editor Norah Alasmar and writers Alex Cowdrey and Saraphina Wambi to discuss the history of "it" girls and examine the societal evolution of this influential role.
BVNWnews' Online Editor Liz LaHood sits down with Copy Editor Ashley Adams, writer Saraphina Wambi and BVNW Horizon Photo Editor Hiba Issawi to examine the history of cancel culture and debate the practice's effectiveness within society.