Possible enrollment increase may shift BV from 5A to 6A
Taylor Yeazel, Circulations Manager
May 4, 2012
With a possible increase of students next school year, BV could change divisions from 5A to 6A. All activities will change divisions with the exception of football because football has a two-year contract, and the other activities have one-year contracts. On Sept. 20, a form will be sent to... Read More
Student assembles care packages for soldiers serving overseas, provides comforts from home
Taylor Yeazel, Circulations Manager
March 30, 2012
He’s on the other side of the world — a soldier serving his country. In the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan, he lives in a room crowded with bunk beds. The other soldiers in his unit come from various parts of the U.S. One man from Africa serves alongside them. Most of his time is spent... Read More
Fifth Wall Comedy Troupe to perform with BVW, BVSW comedy troupes
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
March 28, 2012
Blue Valley’s “Fifth Wall”, BV West’s “Out to Lunch” and BV Southwest’s “Scallywags and Scoundrels” will perform tomorrow night, Thursday March 29, in BV’s Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Admission will be $3. This will be the first time these three troupes have performed... Read More
Logan’s Roadhouse
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
February 29, 2012
Located near Overland Pointe Marketplace, the recently opened Logan’s Roadhouse offers a casual dining experience with moderate prices and something for everyone. I arrived before the Friday night dinner rush. Though fairly empty upon arrival, it filled up very quickly. There was an ample... Read More
Sweetheart attendance prompts name change
Taylor Yeazel, Circulation Manager
January 27, 2012
In early December, Student Council members discussed possible causes of low attendance at last year’s Sweetheart dance. They decided the cause of low attendance could be the implied meaning of the name itself. “We don’t want anyone to think it has to be a boyfriend-girlfriend thing,”... Read More
Annual Activity Fair tonight
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
Blue Valley’s Activity Fair will take place in the commons at 7:40 p.m. on Jan. 25. It is a part of the the eighth grade Curriculum Night. Tables for different extra-curricular and co-curricular activities will be set up for eighth graders and their parents to see what activities BV offers. “The... Read More
Musical audition sign-up posted
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
Auditions for the musical “Crazy for You” will be held next week. “Crazy for You” is about Bobby Child, a banker in New York City, who wants to be a singer and dancer. “His mother sends him to Deadrock, Nevada to foreclose on a theater,” choir director Marsha Moeller said. “He... Read More
X-Factor premeres, doesn’t live up to expectations
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
“The X Factor,” a highly anticipated show, was a huge disappointment. Throughout the audition episodes, I did not see anyone I enjoyed listening to. I didn’t find the talent I was hoping to see. First, not many of the good singers were shown — the absolutely horrible ones were. I don’t... Read More
Raising Hope provides comedy, relatable plot
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
This show was one of the best I’d seen in awhile. It made me laugh. Basically, the problem in this episode was Jimmy (Lucas Neff), the main character, was talented when he was younger, but due to an accident, no longer is. When his crush, Sabrina, learned he was talented as a child, she swooned,... Read More
New Girl season premier disappoints, doesn’t encourage return viewers
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
Out of all of the season or series premieres I saw, “New Girl” was the one I was shocked I didn’t enjoy. This show did not live up to my expectations, and I didn’t find it fantastic. In the first episode, the main character, Jess (Zooey Deschanel), is cheated on by her model boyfriend... Read More
Local coffee bar, Take 5, provides live entertainment, atmosphere for social engagements
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
Students work on homework, and it’s about 8 p.m. on a Saturday. Adults quietly talk and drink their coffee. There’s live jazz music or beautiful and catchy strums of a guitar. The room’s lighting is dim. The atmosphere is cozy and calming — the perfect place for studying. Take Five... Read More
Choir seniors continue garage sale tradition
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
October 14, 2011
Doors. Light bulbs. Clothing. Purses. Shoes. Bikes. Ornaments. Everything. On Saturday Oct. 8, at their annual garage sale, the Chambers members and seniors raised their own money for a trip to Disney they will take over spring break. “[The amount earned] varies,” choir director Marsha... Read More
Getting Organized
Taylor Yeazel, Staff Writer
October 7, 2011
Check out the vuvox to the right for a quick guide of main tips with photos. Organization. For some, it’s a dreadful word. For others, it’s their life. Organization is one thing I’m good at now. When I was younger, organization was not my top priority. Then again, homework wasn’t... Read More