As seasons change, and as Daniel Caesar says, “Autumn leaves start to fall” some of the biggest holidays are beginning to approach. There’s often a saying that “love is in the air”, and it’s usually referring to Valentine's day. But flowers...

Homecoming is one of the most anticipated days during the school year for most students, especially those who aren’t old enough to enjoy prom. Many view it as “the high school experience”, where you go to a football game and the next day go out...

In years prior, there has been talk concerning the usage of cell phones during school hours, specifically in the state of Ohio. This topic has led to many polls, meetings, and controversy, yet no action was taken. As of August 2025, Lakota West, along...

What’s a better way to appreciate loved ones than to shower them with never-ending love, and never withering flowers. Rosas de Amour is owned and operated by Lakota West’s very own student, Yury Roblero. She specializes in custom flower arrangements...

Welcome to PART TWO of the Entire History of Lakota West High School! Congratulations on making it halfway through! You've read about burning dolls, parade floats, world records, and students dancing barefoot on the cold cafeteria floors... Now, we look...

Ever feel like your summer gets wasted every single year? You wake up one day, and there’s no school. You have all the free time in the world. But instead of living your best life and enjoying the time off, you waste it scrolling on your phone, and...

I started on the West Press team for one reason: to write politics.  As a member of the West Press for nearly three years now, I have consistently published the current political news of the day. Added to that, I have also published my opinions, often...

Welcome to PART ONE of the Entire History of Lakota West High School! My journey through the history of both the Lakota Local School District and Lakota West High School was no simple trek; nearly 40 hours were poured into going through each individual...

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...

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...

Why should you get involved? Getting involved with your community, sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities is important. Volunteering to help your community is wonderful because you can make a difference in the world. Participating in sports...

Formation of the Hood What the hood represents in America is a manifestation of a place of everything anti-American dream. Everything is ugly about America,, from baby mothers to drug addicts to drug dealers to gang members to the most violent criminals....