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The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

Shortage of Days

Fabiola Finol-Colina, Reporter February 22, 2024

Unsurprisingly the month of February is the shortest month of the year, with only 28 days, sometimes 29. This year however, the month has gotten even shorter, with only sixteen days of school since, resulting...

Juniors anticipate their senior year

Liliana Vazquez, Reporter February 22, 2024

As juniors continue their high school journey, it hits them that just next year they will be becoming adults and graduating. Three juniors, Cadence Angleton, Joseph Vann, and Connor Axe spoke about how...

Photo Gallery: Students dig out their cowboy hats for rodeo themed homecoming

Photo Gallery: Students dig out their cowboy hats for rodeo themed homecoming

Susan Bird February 5, 2024

Some students got decked out in western wear for the rodeo themed homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 3. 

Juniors Lizzie Terry and Conor White interview an exhibitor at the State Fair on Sept. 11. They were assigned a story about the cotton industry for their print competition.

Students compete at Kansas State Fair

Samya Slater, Reporter October 10, 2023

On Monday, Sep 11, 2023 Northwest sent their Press team, Video team, and three photographers to compete at the Kansas State Fair. Although it was raining all day non-stop, they put in the work and got...

Jae Cockrum (10) models a forbidden look

Hoods and hats policy causes controversy

Samya Slater (11) and Jae Cockrum(10) September 14, 2023

  Could you please state your name? I’m Mr. Holderman. I’m the principal.   What is your personal opinion on the hoods and hats rule that we’re not allowed to wear them? It...

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