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Music ‘25: March Edition

Music ‘25: March Edition

Noah Grayson March 27, 2025

Song of the Month: The title of song of the month for March goes to “The Giver” by Chappell Roan. The song, released on March 13, is Roan’s latest single and is anticipated to be featured on her next project, with very little being known about...

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Snow White Releases in Theatres March 21st

Snow White Releases in Theatres March 21st

Jordan Otabil, Social Media Team March 27, 2025

Snow White is coming to theaters on March 21st! This will be Disney's 7th live-action princess movie produced. Live-action movies have become increasingly popular with hits such as The Little Mermaid(2023) and Mulan(2020).  People are very excited to...

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Artist Spotlight: Tate McRae

Artist Spotlight: Tate McRae

Noah Grayson March 27, 2025

One of pop music’s fastest rising stars is Tate McRae. She was born on July 1, 2003 in Calgary, Canada. She began taking dance lessons from a young age and competed both recreationally and professionally, winning numerous awards. Her dancing skills...

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Behind the Scenes of Hadestown

Behind the Scenes of Hadestown

Will Widner March 27, 2025

Lakota West is currently working on one of its most technically difficult shows, Hadestown High School Edition. Hadestown is a musical featuring the Greek myth of Orpheus of Eurydice, except their story is set in a Great Depression era city, dealing...

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Books Coming to The Screens in 2025

Books Coming to The Screens in 2025

Olivia Glass February 28, 2025

It’s officially that exciting time of a new year for book lovers! Getting to see our beloved books get adapted onto the screen is a once in a lifetime experience. The beginning of a new year marks the start of a new round of novels set to be released...

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The Success of ‘The Eras Tour’ Openers

The Success of ‘The Eras Tour’ Openers

Alaina Roth February 28, 2025

These new and coming artists take the 2025 Grammys by storm. Taylor Swift's sensational “Eras Tour,” which went on for nearly 2 years, had 9 opening acts on the US leg alone. The Eras Tour was the most successful, influential tour of all time grossing...

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Black History Month: Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Black History Month: Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Jordan Otabil, Social Media Team February 28, 2025

Happy Black History Month! February is dedicated to celebrating Black history achievements. Neil DeGrasse Tyson is an African American astrophysicist who popularized science worldwide. Life  Neil DeGrasse Tyson first fell in love with astronomy...

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Positives and Negatives of Extracurriculars?

Positives and Negatives of Extracurriculars?

Jamie Fasig February 28, 2025

When talking about extracurricular activities, it’s very important to take into consideration the negatives and the positives of these activities. Although they can be a lot of fun, it’s essential to think about the time they require. Time Spent  Sports...

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Music ‘25: February Edition

Music ‘25: February Edition

Noah Grayson February 28, 2025

Song of the Month: The title of song of the month for February goes to “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The song reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 to round out the month of February. It is the third single from Lamar’s latest album gnx,...

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International NGO Day: A Recognition of Humanitarian Efforts

International NGO Day: A Recognition of Humanitarian Efforts

Shahed Al Ali February 28, 2025

Every year on February 27, the world celebrates World NGO Day, which highlights the role of the torch carried by non-governmental organizations around the world. These organizations work tirelessly to improve the lives of people and communities by providing...

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The History Behind Hadestown

The History Behind Hadestown

Ruby Hutchison February 27, 2025

The spring musical for Lakota West is Hadestown! This famous Broadway musical, based on Greek mythology, focuses on two myths, Orpheus and Eurydice, Hades, and Persephone.  Now, the musical isn’t entirely accurate to the actual myths, but the character’s...

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Gracie Abrams Returns with The Secret of Us Tour

Gracie Abrams Returns with The Secret of Us Tour

Julianne Overfield-Singh February 27, 2025

New Year, New Accomplishments Gracie Abrams takes a good start off the 2025 season with multiple Grammy nominations, taking the spot of number one trending song in the UK, and as of the beginning of February, her best-selling album’s new world tour....

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