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SMNW
The Student News Site of Shawnee Mission Northwest

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1,068 Miles

Grace Rau
September 17, 2025

Bright Lights

Grace Rau
September 17, 2025

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s New Exhibit Sheds Light on Future Renovations

Grace Rau
April 18, 2025
Teachers Todd Boren and Deborah Lopez-Boren pose for a photo.

Fireworks

Grace Rau, Staff Writer
March 15, 2025
Seniors Emily Little and Jonty Harris-Webster pose for a photo in room 151.

Four Years

Grace Rau, Staff Writer
March 15, 2025
Caffeine Crushed

Caffeine Crushed

Grace Rau
December 10, 2024
"Moana II"

Is “Moana II” Worth the Watch?

Grace Rau
November 29, 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

Grace Rau
November 5, 2024
No Question

No Question

Sofia Ball and Grace Rau
November 5, 2024
A New Perspective

A New Perspective

Grace Rau
November 5, 2024
United In Grief

United In Grief

Grace Rau and Sofia Ball
November 5, 2024
Season's Over

Season’s Over

Grace Rau
November 5, 2024
Photo by Kara Simpson

As Long As You’re Smiling

Grace Rau
September 26, 2024

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

Grace Rau
September 15, 2024

Letter from the Editor

Grace Rau
August 15, 2024

Seminar Changes for Sophomores and Juniors in Effect This Year

Grace Rau
August 15, 2024

Freshman Face New Curriculum This Year

Grace Rau
August 15, 2024

Are Tampons Toxic?

Grace Rau
August 15, 2024
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Shots Fired at Trump Rally

Grace Rau
July 13, 2024
Traducción Española

Recordando a Alejandro Camacho

Grace Rau
May 10, 2024
Photo courtesy of Camacho Family

Remembering Alex Camacho

Grace Rau
May 10, 2024

AP and IB Chemistry set to combine next year

Grace Rau
May 10, 2024
Finding Her Place

Finding Her Place

Grace Rau
May 10, 2024
Easy Access

Easy Access

Grace Rau
April 22, 2024

Artist in the Mirror

Grace Rau
April 8, 2024
Senior Ellison Bonge sings Feb. 14 in the Auditorium. Bonge Played Alice Beineke, the mother of Lucas, Wednesday's love interest in ‘The Addams Family’ musical. “When I thought about a mom character, my first thought was boring, but Alice was a whole other level,” Bonge said. “Getting to act crazy, screaming and crawling on tables was so much fun and I feel in love with Alice.” Photo by Ashley Broils

Reaching for the Blue Star

Grace Rau
March 19, 2024

SMSD Superintendent Retires

Grace Rau
February 5, 2024

Wind chills bring negative temperatures to Shawnee

Grace Rau
February 5, 2024
Will Ensley's family poses for a photo Jan. 6 at the shawnee mission Aquatic Center. Photo by Cooper Evans

Something to Swim For

Grace Rau
January 30, 2024

Starting Something New

Grace Rau
December 15, 2023

Worth The Tears

Grace Rau
December 15, 2023
Photo illustration By Grace Rau

Butterfly

Grace Rau
November 10, 2023
Finding inspiration, junior Addy Baker writes down lyrics Oct. 25 in her room. Baker writes in her room for privacy. “My room is a safe place for me,” Baker said. “It’s where I can be vulnerable and I feel like the environment helps me be a more creative writer.”

No Bad Days

Grace Rau
November 9, 2023
Sitting in a car, seniors Danie Eaves and Tad Lambert wave to the crowd Sept. 28 on Caenen Ave. Eaves and Lambert were voted into court by the senior class. “Getting on court was an incredible experience,” Eaves said. “It was great being able to experience the tradition and community brought along with it.”

The Price of a Dream

Grace Rau
October 9, 2023
Seniors Ryann McEniry, Vincent Nixon, and Emelia Fothergill pose with the SM West “Cougar Hunt” shirts Sept. 1 in the SM South football stadium. Photo by Anna Torres.

Cougar Hunt

Grace Rau
September 11, 2023
Sophomore Grace Rau sits in front of her unfinished work July 27 in Room 7.

Procrastinating Perfectionist

Grace Rau
August 23, 2023
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