Labubu toys have become extremely popular these days, especially on social media platforms, where collectors love to show off their Labubus. The collectable toys were designed by the artist Kasing Lung. People started buying and selling them for way...

On September 4th, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down in Capital Hill for a 3-hour-long hearing. The hearing was with the Senate Finance Committee, which included senators John Barrasso of Wyoming,  Dr. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Maria Cantwell of Washington,...

As Autumn approaches and everybody is starting their annual Gilmore Girls re-watch, there's no better time to look at the tragic downfall of one of the most idolized characters from the Pinterest moodboards of every teenage girl: Rory Gilmore.   An...

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...

Love Island is a reality TV show. In search of love and a fun summer, a group of unmarried people with less dating experience stay in a luxurious villa owned by the show. The bonds between the islanders will be put to the test throughout the series with...

The newest Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, was released in theaters on July 11th, 2025. The film has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 83% and a Popcornmeter of 91%. Some actors featured include David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor,...

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...