As the Class of 2024 left Lakota West High School, it felt like something was missing from their departure. As though they “went out with a whimper,” the seniors departed without a trace of their presence: no mess, toilet paper, or bustling main street....

As the weather starts getting nice, it becomes hotter and more sunny, and everyone wants to be outside. Everyone gets happier and wants to get some Vitamin D. Getting outside is so important and helpful for your body; It will increase your mood, your...

As the end of the year approaches, many students look forward to prom, a long-standing tradition for upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors) to celebrate their final years in high school through a night of dancing, dresses, and spending time with friends....

It’s that time of the year again when summer is getting closer and closer, especially for the seniors. The class of 2024 has some exciting upcoming events. The first event is the senior awards. The awards will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024,...

Song of the Month: The title of song of the month for April goes to “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone. The song was released as the first song on Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, and quickly became very popular,...

It should be no surprise to any fans of some of today’s biggest artists that ticket prices for their concerts have been increasing significantly over the past few years. Here are some of the many factors that are causing ticket prices to rise so dramatically: Ticket...

Whether you’ve been to a beach or have gone fishing before, most of us have thought about the wonder of the ocean before in our lives. It is a place sprawling with life and biodiversity on the coral reefs, but also a vast open space filled with nothing...

The 2023-2024 First Robotics Competition season ended last week as the world championship concluded on the 20th. The season was definitely one to remember, following an art theme.  Every year teams are given a challenge on the first Saturday of January....

This Saturday one of the biggest fights of the year yet was held. The boxing match was held at the Barclays Center in New York City and the two competitors were the undefeated Devin Haney and his opponent Ryan Garcia. After 12 long matches, the winner...

Scientists are and have been able to predict astronomical events far before when they actually occur with nearly 100% certainty. We know when an eclipse will happen years ahead of time, but as for the duration of a total eclipse, we can't predict it with...

Dogs are lots of people's favorite pets! They are cute, cuddly, and give us unconditional love. They are always so happy to see us when we come home and they are always so nice to us. They love us and will always be there! Dogs are awesome and they...

Song of the Month: The title of song of the month for March goes to Ariana Grande’s “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)”. The song is on Grande’s most recent album, Eternal Sunshine, which was released on March 8th. The song reached...