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Labubu Toys: Demonic Dolls?

Labubu Toys: Demonic Dolls?

Lma Abdoh September 11, 2025

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...

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RFK’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing 

RFK’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing 

Ruby Hutchison, Editor September 11, 2025

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,...

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The Downfall of Rory Gilmore’s Character

The Downfall of Rory Gilmore’s Character

Julianne Overfield-Singh September 11, 2025

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...

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A Deep Dive into Homecoming

A Deep Dive into Homecoming

 Amira Scherzinger September 11, 2025

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...

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The Loveless Love Island: Gen Z Dating

The Loveless Love Island: Gen Z Dating

Lma Abdoh August 28, 2025

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...

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The New Superman

The New Superman

Ruby Hutchison, Editor August 28, 2025

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,...

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The End of the Yellow Brick Road

The End of the Yellow Brick Road

Thomas Price May 23, 2025

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...

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How to Fix Lakota West

How to Fix Lakota West

Thomas Price May 20, 2025

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...

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An Analysis of Lakota’s Yearbooks and Their Rapid Decline

An Analysis of Lakota’s Yearbooks and Their Rapid Decline

Thomas Price May 15, 2025

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...

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Who Is Your Support System?

Who Is Your Support System?

Lizzy Meyer May 15, 2025

                             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....

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Things I've Noticed Switching to a Dumbphone

Things I’ve Noticed Switching to a Dumbphone

Will Widner May 15, 2025

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....

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Met Gala 2025 Recap

Met Gala 2025 Recap

Juliana Wilkes, Editor May 15, 2025

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...

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