It’s 4th hour, the call comes from a teacher and Associate Principal Britt Haney is immediately walking through the halls and into a class room where he confiscates the next phone.
“The Honeymoon...
Are you Blind-Folded?
Students who have used their devices all day, have to now alter their routines, making it so that “phone time” is at inconvenient times
The phone ban doesn't just affect cheating...
A new Kansas law requires school districts to keep personal electronic devices stored away during the school day somewhere where they can’t access them. Which means schools must now provide a way for...
The district’s new Zūm transportation system is changing how students ride the buses by bringing updated buses and a new tracking system while also creating challenges as riders learn new routes and...
While confusion has circulated around Northwest about whether or not female athletes are allowed to exclusively wear sports bras without a shirt, the rumors aren't true, according to athletic director...
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...
![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)
