Mrs Nicol is an ASL II and IV teacher at Lakota West High School. Her bright smile and the way she cares for her students makes her a standout teacher! What made her want to become a teacher? Fun fact: Mrs Nicol did not want to become a teacher!...

The graduation of the 2026 senior class means the graduation into adulthood for about 750 Lakota West Students. Their first step into a new life ahead. But for those left at Lakota West, it means the loss of friends, partners, and classmates. For student...

Lakota West’s new club continuation forms were made apparent in late April of the 25-26 school year. All advisers for each club were sent a document that they and their club participants had to fill out regarding the continuation of their club for the...

Meet Casey Bramble, a dedicated math teacher who has been teaching for three years. She spent her first year at Fairfield High School and the past two years at Lakota West High School. While students know her from the classroom, there’s much more to...

        Experiencing an itchy throat, stuffy nose, or irritated eyes? If the answer is yes, you may be dealing with pollen allergies, specifically seasonal allergic rhinitis. During spring, it’s common to experience these symptoms from late March...

Lakota West’s spring musical this year is Les Misérables. Set during the French Revolution, the play follows Jean Valjean, a reformed criminal, as he lives his life and fights for freedom. Les Misérables is performed entirely through song and has...

The highly anticipated 2026 lineup for Lollapalooza is here! The festival takes place at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. Headliners, performers, and ticket prices for both general admission and VIP have been released. These headliners have had an undeniable...

Reading has been a constant form of entertainment for centuries. In fact, it’s possibly one of the oldest forms of entertainment yet. While many other items of entertainment have been completely transformed into something new, reading has only ever...

Have you ever been asked, “Do you know so-and-so?” and found yourself responding, “No, who is that?” Well, moments like that happen often in schools as large as Lakota. As a Lakota student myself, I believe it’s important for students to get...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, has recently been getting closer than ever. More lives are being lost day by day. Many often live in fear, wondering if they’re next. The Lakota students proposed the idea of a protest. There have...

As I walked through the school clubs for the first time, there was only one that caught my eye - the Fashion Club. Set out from the other clubs, there were no posters or candy to draw students in; only flyers, and one extremely fashionable senior. I knew...

Writing Club is a student-led organization that focuses on helping students improve their writing skills and get feedback about their work. The club’s president is senior Jackson Pawley, and the vice president is sophomore Anna Lietsch. Leitsch...