Nearly three years ago, I joined the Lakota West journalism class in hopes of becoming a writer; Since I was young, I have always found myself with a pen and paper in hand. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I would write mini newspapers for my...

Over the last three years of writing for The West Press, I have not hidden my frustrations with the administration of Lakota West High School. From poor traffic rules to a messy high school curriculum, I’ve done my best to shine a light on the flaws...

Throughout the last five months, I have had the pleasure of reading over 60 yearbooks, going as far back as 1939. Although I have only detailed the events from 1963 to today in my analysis, I feel as though I have an understanding of the changing trends...

                             Family Family is the most important thing in your life. Your family can provide unconditional love since the day they met you. These are the people who you’ve grown up with for years and raised you....

About two weeks ago, I made the switch from an iPhone SE to a Nokia 2780. The Nokia 2780 is a feature flip phone, released in 2023. It only cost me $90. I did this because I am someone who, apparently, cannot have a good relationship with social media....

The Met Gala is known as the biggest fashion night of the year. Guests are invited by Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour. The event takes place in the Upper East Side of New York City, one of the biggest designer areas in the country. This year, the theme...

Who doesn’t love warm weather? Summer is one of the most popular seasons year-round because there are so many activities taking place. Warm weather can be a season most people look forward to because of their mental state, easier exercise, and outdoor...

On May 9th, a new movie musical titled Juliet & Romeo, came out in theaters. The musical follows the classic tale of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and their feuding families.  The character of Juliet is played by Clara...

With everyone counting the days and summer getting ever closer, you’re probably wondering what exactly to do once summer actually arrives. But not to worry, here's a basic bucket list of things to fill your summer with fun memories with all your friends...

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...

In a forest, you can do a wide range of activities, from recreational pursuits like hiking, camping, and bird watching. To some extreme activities, like caving and more. If you enjoy the tranquility of the forest, you can meditate and identify plants...

The renowned scientific journal "The Lancet Digital Health" revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can, through a simple image, reveal a person's biological age, a figure that isn't necessarily determined by their date of birth. A scientific report...