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The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

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The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

2025 block party photo booth photos
2025 block party photo booth photos
Alyssa Reyes, Photographer • October 10, 2025

Thanks to all of the participants in our Block Party photo booth!

The band takes the field pregame for the National Anthem at the East game on Sept. 12
Saxophonist paints a picture of life in the band
Elijah Haas, Reporter • October 6, 2025

Sophomore alto saxophonist Dallas Pearson admits the stiff marching band uniforms aren’t her favorite part of performing on Friday...

Robotics sponsor explains club activities
Jasan Adkins, Reporter • October 1, 2025

Without extracurricular activities, high school would be a monotonous place to be in. One of the more unique activities in almost every...

Cafeteria food offers favorites for students
Lai-Aundra McCoy and Isella Gonzalez November 26, 2024

When it comes to school lunches, everyone has their favorite, whether it is the cheesy goodness of pizza, or the cold peanut butter and jelly...

Freshman looks forward to her first Homecoming
Edith Hernandez, Reporter • October 6, 2025

For everyone, freshman year is a time that you experience new things like joining in on new school activities like Homecoming! Homecoming week...

Emily Sofie Meering is an Exchange Student from The Netherlands and Norway.
Far from home: new exchange student shares her experiences so far
Sura Ahmed, Reporter • October 3, 2025

Exchange students come from all over the world to Northwest High School.  The exchange program is a great opportunity to gain new experiences...

Sophomore balances multiple activities with school
Addyson Burns, Reporter • October 30, 2024

From Theatre club to National Art Honor Society, Kinz Klatt a sophomore at Northwest High School does it all. Through the many hours and many...

Movie Review: film from 2019 still worth a watch
Taylor Guerrero, Reporter • October 30, 2024

Alexa Demie and Kelvin Harrison play two teenage kids going through relationship, friendship, social, and family drama in 2019's "Waves." I think...

Rating the fits at the VMAs
Aryanna Coleman, Reporter • October 30, 2024

Not a good buy: fast fashions lead to waste
Addyson Burns, Reporter • October 3, 2024

With the rise in social media and fashion trends people are buying and throwing away clothes like never before. U.S Landfills estimate approximately...

Homecoming game highlights: a photo gallery of the big game, royalty, and the crowd
Homecoming game highlights: a photo gallery of the big game, royalty, and the crowd
October 14, 2025

Check out of our photos from the Northwest victory over Manhattan on Friday, Oct. 10.   Tayjah...

After a confident start, the football team falls short against Kapaun
Ramsey Windel, Nevaeh Andrews, and Haidyn Bowen October 6, 2025

The Northwest varsity football team played against Kapaun Mt. Carmel at Stryker Sporting Complex on Friday, Sept. 28. Head coach Steve Martin...

At the game against Bishop Carroll on Sept. 5 Johnmichael Fountain drives the opponent out of bounds.
Fountain describes his love for football
Alaina Davis, Reporter • October 2, 2025

Northwest football player JohnMichael Fountain has built a reputation as both a leader on the field and big competitor who loves the contact...

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