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This photo shows Mrs Nicol, one of the American Sign Language teachers at Lakota West High School, with both of her hands in an “I love you” ASL handshape, standing in front of a beige brick wall.

Teacher Feature: An interview with Mrs Nicol

Addie Michel May 14, 2026

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!...

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Dexter Rhees, Nikos Stollenwork, me, and Andrew Odle at the Lakota West vs Princeton Basketball

2026 Lakota West Student Broadcasting

Owen Schindler May 14, 2026

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...

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This photo shows a close-up of the front of Lakota West High School

New for 26-27 School Year: Club Continuation Forms

Juliana Wilkes, Editor May 14, 2026

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...

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This photo shows Ms Bramble, the math teacher at Lakota West High School, standing in front of a white-bricked wall with vines in the background.

Beyond the Hallways: An interview with Casey Bramble

Melea Tshowa April 30, 2026

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...

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Risk of High Pollen Counts: Cincinnati and West Chester Area

Risk of High Pollen Counts: Cincinnati and West Chester Area

Saniya Taylor, Editor April 16, 2026

        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...

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West's Spring Musical: Les Misérables

West’s Spring Musical: Les Misérables

Vivienne Richardson March 26, 2026

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...

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Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup Revealed

Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup Revealed

Alaina Roth March 26, 2026

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...

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Do Audiobooks Count As Reading?

Do Audiobooks Count As Reading?

Julianne Overfield-Singh March 26, 2026

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...

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Beyond the Hallways: Getting to Know Kelsie Wanger

Beyond the Hallways: Getting to Know Kelsie Wanger

Melea Tshowa March 26, 2026

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...

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ICE Protest at Lakota West

ICE Protest at Lakota West

Guneet Kaur February 23, 2026

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...

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Introducing the Lakota West Fashion Club

Introducing the Lakota West Fashion Club

Gertie Hutchison December 11, 2025

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...

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Writing Club Spotlight

Writing Club Spotlight

Vivienne Richardson December 11, 2025

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...

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