Kansas Senator Cindy Holscher has presented a bill, SB 471, in front of the Kansas state government to raise the minimum wage to $16 an hour rather than the federal rate of $7.25.
“Honestly, we’re...
Administrator Britton Haney's voice fills classrooms as students watch the weekly episode of Cougar Roundup posted on Feb. 3, 2026.
“Alright, Cougar nation, your mission this February is to be present...
The NW community is mourning two students who have passed away two days apart (Jan 22 and 24). According to the Shawnee Police, the deaths are unrelated and the students have been identified as freshmen Steven...
Tonight is Sleep-in-a-Box. There is a slight chance of snow in the forecast, so students are advised to bring coats and hats. Participants will most likely be moved to the gym, but students should still...
Student Council is looking for donations for the annual garage sale on Saturday April 6 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the cafeteria. Students are encouraged to donates items such as clothing, shoes, books, housewares,...
The 3rd annual drive will collect personal care items for the homeless
Student Council is organizing the 3rd annual Care for the Community Drive for the homeless in the Kansas City Metro area.
The...
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Story by Katie Addington
Photos by Nisha Bisht and Aaron Messick
Tap dancing, original songs and heart-felt poetry highlighted the fourth...
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The NW A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers and Chamber Orchestra performed the annual Great Works Concert at Community Covenant Church on Feb. 12....
Story by Paden Chesney
College Goal, sponsored by the Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA) will kick off on Sunday at 2 p.m. and hopes to help seniors who need financial...
Story by Luke Megli
“Every two seconds, someone needs blood,” Student Council sponsor Sarah Dent said.
The Student Council (StuCo)-sponsored spring Blood Drive will be held on March 5 in the...
Story by Brinley Weirick
The $1,000 SMNW Science Scholarship is available to seniors who would like to pursue a college career in any science field. In order to qualify for the scholarship, applicants...
Story by Sophie Flores
Senior Gabby Rehor will represent Northwest this weekend in the annual Shakespeare competition sponsored by the English Speaking Union of Kansas City.
The competition will...
![Juniors Tad Lambert and Lily Reiff watch swim footage Jan. 19 in Room 153. Lambert and Reiff were editing their swim recap for Cougar Roundup. “[KUGR] is such a great environment for creativity but also to form amazing friends,” Lambert said. “KUGR has become like a home for me and I feel like I’ve gotten super close with so many other members.”](https://smnw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ejohnson_KUGR_7-900x600.jpg)
