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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

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...

Staff, students adjust to E-hall pass issues

Savannah Randall, Reporter September 12, 2023

After the pilot of E-hall passes last spring, it’s now Northwest’s permanent passing system, with a few updates. Last year, Northwest had introduced the E-hall pass, students returning back from spring...

What’s the deal with the cell phone ban?

Jack Rue, Interviewer September 12, 2023

As a new year of school starts, new rules are often introduced. This year the student population has seen a huge shift in rules with two sticking out the most. Firstly ID’s are mandatory, and secondly...

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