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Costly Concerts: Why are Ticket Prices so High?

Costly Concerts: Why are Ticket Prices so High?

Noah Grayson April 25, 2024

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...

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Predicting the Length of A Solar Eclipse: Why Is It So Hard?

Predicting the Length of A Solar Eclipse: Why Is It So Hard?

Jakk Morgan April 11, 2024

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...

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22-Year-Old Goes Missing In Nashville Tennessee 

22-Year-Old Goes Missing In Nashville Tennessee 

Amber Ross April 11, 2024

Riley Strain, a 22-year-old senior at the University of Missouri went missing on March 8th, 2024 in Nashville Tennessee. Strain traveled to Music City with his fraternity brothers, drank on Broadway, and never returned to his hotel. He was last seen on...

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Eclipse of a Lifetime: Great American Eclipse 2024

Eclipse of a Lifetime: Great American Eclipse 2024

Thomas Price, Website Manager April 11, 2024

On Monday, April 8th, millions across North America were able to experience the Great North American Eclipse 2024, with millions of sightseers traveling to the path of totality to experience the incredibly rare phenomenon. Starting its route in Texas,...

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Lady Liberty’s Harlem Shake– Northeast Earthquake Rumbles The Big Apple

Lady Liberty’s Harlem Shake– Northeast Earthquake Rumbles The Big Apple

Ameenah Syed April 11, 2024

On the morning of April 5th, the northeastern US experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with its effects being felt from Boston to Philadelphia.  The earthquake's epicenter, the point directly above...

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Buckeye Brief V: President Trump Visits Dayton, OH

Buckeye Brief V: President Trump Visits Dayton, OH

Benjamin Nguyen March 20, 2024

President Trump visited Dayton, Ohio last Saturday, March 16th, for a rally in support of Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno, who has the Fmr. President’s endorsement amid the neck and neck Republican Primary.  The Fmr. President welcomed by a huge crowd...

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Buckeye Brief IV: Ohio Primary Next Tuesday

Buckeye Brief IV: Ohio Primary Next Tuesday

Benjamin Nguyen March 14, 2024

The Ohio Primary Election is next Tuesday hence why, at least for Lakota, we have the day off.  Millions of Ohioans across the state will go to the polls and choose, at least for their parties, who they want to be their Democratic or Republican nominees. ...

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Making History: Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Making History: Women Who Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jordan Otabil, Website Staff March 14, 2024

March marks the start of National Women’s History Month. What people may not know is every year there is a centralized theme for the women who are celebrated during Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is to celebrate “Women Who Advocate for...

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Making History: Women Empowerment Edition

Making History: Women Empowerment Edition

Jordan Otabil, Website Staff March 14, 2024

In Lou of Women’s History Month, this Making History edition is dedicated to Women Empowerment. For so long women have been behind the curtains calling the shots, and now women are finally being seen and recognized for the work that they’ve done....

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Lakota West Girls Basketball Coach, Andy Fishman, Announces Retirement

Lakota West Girls Basketball Coach, Andy Fishman, Announces Retirement

Nick Johnson, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024, longtime Lakota West Girls Basketball coach, Andy Fishman, went about the school day with the usual spirit he has always shown. As he checked in on students in his class, it seemed barely noticeable that he had announced his retirement...

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Owasso High: The Death of Nex

Owasso High: The Death of Nex

Lori Charbneau March 4, 2024

On February 7th, Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student at Owasso High School, Oklahoma, was attacked in the women’s restroom. The physical altercation lasted around two minutes before someone broke up the fight. Nex left the restroom with “bruises over...

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Two Police Officers Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Police Cruiser

Two Police Officers Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Police Cruiser

Jakk Morgan March 4, 2024

Two police officers were sent to the hospital last week on Friday. The crash occurred in Columbus, Ohio at around 2:45 AM. While two police officers were transporting a suspect to the Franklin County jail, a sedan hit the cruiser at the Starling St...

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