SMNW – The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

November 5, 2024

The Northwest Passage was the only student publication in the Shawnee Mission School District to publish a presidential election poll. In election years prior, Shawnee...

Common Ground

Emma Wyckoff

November 5, 2024

History teachers, Rebecca Anthony and Todd Boren might never agree on women’s reproductive rights. For some people, a difference in opinion like that can split families...

Innocent Prank or Serious Issue?

Sofia Ball

November 5, 2024

Boys at Shawnee Mission Northwest report that stall doors are routinely being kicked in while using the main and locker room restrooms. According to an Instagram poll...

Be Proud

November 5, 2024

There’s No Better Feeling

November 5, 2024

Democrats vs. Republicans

November 5, 2024

A Pit Stop at Homecoming

Senior Will Larsen asks Sahira Bhakta to homecoming: will she say yes?

Sophia Ragan

November 5, 2024

Posing for a photo, seniors Cecilia Chen, Reese Irwin and Sahira Bhakta hug Oct. 4 at the SM North District Stadium. Chen and Bhakta celebrated after Irwin was crowned the 2024 Homecoming Queen. “I think I [was] going into shock,” Irwin said. “I’m really grateful and really happy.”

Enjoy Every Moment

Senior Alondra Haack didn’t need to win a crown to love her experience on homecoming court

Grace Rau

November 5, 2024

No Question

The Northwest football team grows stronger and moves forward despite a devastating loss

Sofia Ball and Grace Rau

November 5, 2024

A New Perspective

Senior Jonathan Rothfuchs changes his mind about becoming an exchange student

Grace Rau

November 5, 2024

News

Innocent Prank or Serious Issue?

Boys at Northwest report having their privacy consistently violated in the school restrooms

Sofia Ball • November 5, 2024

New math curriculum favors group work

Sage McCarthy • November 5, 2024

The Beginning of E-Hall Passes

Hope Hunt • November 5, 2024

Trump Safe After Assassination Attempt at Florida Golf Course: “My resolve is only stronger”

September 15, 2024

Northwest Gathers to Grieve the Loss of Sophomore Ovet Gomez Regalado

August 17, 2024

Sophomore Ovet Gomez Regalado Passes Away

August 16, 2024

Seminar Changes for Sophomores and Juniors in Effect This Year

August 15, 2024

Freshman Face New Curriculum This Year

August 15, 2024

Are Tampons Toxic?

August 15, 2024

Sports

Calla Hardison poses for a photo in Room 151 Oct. 23.

There’s No Better Feeling

Sofia Ball • November 5, 2024

Three years ago, junior Calla Hardison heard crying as she walked into the bathroom at wrestling regionals. Looking around, confused, her eyes finally landed on the scattered...

Season’s Over

November 5, 2024

As Long As You’re Smiling

September 26, 2024

Girls Swim Team prepares for State

May 10, 2024

A Legacy Built in the Ring

April 9, 2024

Under Pressure

April 9, 2024

Opinion

Student Voice Matters

November 5, 2024

The Northwest Passage was the only student publication in the Shawnee Mission School District to publish a presidential election poll. In election years prior, Shawnee...