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Buckeye Brief IV: Ohio Primary Next Tuesday

Buckeye Brief IV: Ohio Primary Next Tuesday

Benjamin Nguyen March 14, 2024

The Ohio Primary Election is next Tuesday hence why, at least for Lakota, we have the day off.  Millions of Ohioans across the state will go to the polls and choose, at least for their parties, who they want to be their Democratic or Republican nominees. ...

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Artist Spotlight: Drake

Artist Spotlight: Drake

Noah Grayson March 14, 2024

Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, is a popular rapper and singer. He was born on October 24th, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He first gained popularity for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the CTV show Degrassi: The Next Generation. He began...

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Dune II: Movie Review

Dune II: Movie Review

Andrew Olde March 14, 2024

Following the massive success of the first Dune movie directed by Denis Villeneuve, there was a ton of anticipation leading up to the second film's release, and boy did it deliver. The end of the first film of Dune left Paul Atreides stranded learning...

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Pickett’s Future with Pittsburgh Likely Over Amidst Wilsons Signing

Pickett’s Future with Pittsburgh Likely Over Amidst Wilson’s Signing

Nikos Stollenwerk March 14, 2024

With veteran QB Russell Wilson now signed to a one-year 1.21 million dollar deal, Kenny Picket will likely be on his way out. 2023 starter Kenny Pickett has had a rollercoaster of a career in his first two years with Pittsburgh. Despite leading his...

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Women’s Basketball LSU vs. South Carolina Fight

Women’s Basketball LSU vs. South Carolina Fight

Stacia Simmons March 14, 2024

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, one of the most important games in college women’s basketball took place. Louisiana State took on South Carolina in what turned out to be a very intense battle. They played to continue in the SEC tournament which ended in...

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Making History: Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Making History: Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jordan Otabil, Website Staff March 14, 2024

March marks the start of National Women’s History Month. What people may not know is every year there is a centralized theme for the women who are celebrated during Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is to celebrate “Women Who Advocate for...

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What’s in Store for the Jungle in 2024?

What’s in Store for the Jungle in 2024?

Carter Ledford March 14, 2024

With the loss of a Super Bowl to a weak Offensive line (2021), a season cut short due to a loss of strong players (2022), and proceeding a season riddled with injuries it leaves most to wonder what’s next for Cincinnati’s jungle in the upcoming 2024...

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No, Not Even Water - A Spiritual Breakdown of Ramadan

No, Not Even Water – A Spiritual Breakdown of Ramadan

Ameenah Syed March 14, 2024

In the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. The purpose of fasting are many, a few of which are: to strengthen one’s self-control, to weaken the physical body so that the spiritual body can take precedence,...

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Fashion Week 2024: Milan Fashion Review

Fashion Week 2024: Milan Fashion Review

Ysabel McCreadie March 14, 2024

Milan Fashion Week goes on bi-annually between the 20th and 26th of February. It's one of the most highly anticipated and reviewed events in art and media.  Usually, the designers all have a certain style which can be shown through their work and...

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Bathrooms or Trap Rooms?

Myliyah Pertuset March 14, 2024

One of the biggest disciplinary issues at Lakota West High School is the amount of students caught vaping/smoking THC in the bathrooms. This issue has caused many students to become suspended/expelled. It is a very serious concern that many staff members...

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FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

Ethan McDonald March 14, 2024

FC Cincinnati has acquired former USMNT right back Deandre Yedlin from Inter Miami, announced Monday. FCC has sent Inter Miami $172,799 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM). The move is very key for Inter Miami as it opens up significant salary-cap...

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Its Time to Modernize Lakotas High Schools

It’s Time to Modernize Lakota’s High Schools

Thomas Price, Website Manager March 14, 2024

Since the 2019-2020 school year, Lakota has meticulously chipped away at the creation of their star-studded Master Facilities Plan, which has been paraded around as the district's most innovative and impactful changes since its creation. With plans to...

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