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Apple is Planning a Smartwatch Revolution

Apple is Planning a Smartwatch Revolution

Shahed Al Ali April 24, 2025

It looks like Apple is up to something really nice with wearables! There are rumors that they might add cameras to the next version of the Apple Watch. Just imagine having a watch that’s not only for checking the time or your notifications. A watch...

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What's the difference between Yoga and Pilates?

What’s the difference between Yoga and Pilates?

Kayleigh Simpson April 24, 2025

As we are getting closer to the warmer weather, people are taking it upon themselves to start working out. The big thing in 2025 is Pilates! People tend to confuse yoga and Pilates as one thing but they are not. Yoga and Pilates are very similar but not...

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Hunger Games: Best and Worst Movies

Hunger Games: Best and Worst Movies

Amira Scherzinger April 24, 2025

A book that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime is the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. Each book in the series is fantastic, building on the last and leaving readers with numerous questions about society and what will happen next....

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The Cinematic Masterpiece That ‘La La Land’ is

The Cinematic Masterpiece That ‘La La Land’ is

Julianne Overfield-Singh March 27, 2025

The Basics of the La La Land Storyline Directed by Damien Chazelle, La La Land is a world-famous modern masterpiece.  The film perfectly captures the themes of love, ambition, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one’s dreams.  Taking place...

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Buckeye Brief XII: Ohio General Assembly Passes SB1

Buckeye Brief XII: Ohio General Assembly Passes SB1

Benjamin Nguyen March 27, 2025

Senator Cirino’s SB1 comes after the national context where the federal government, under President Trump, has pushed back against the DEI policies that were ushered in under the last administration.  President Trump has already issued Executive Orders...

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Trump Touts Triumphs at Joint Address

Benjamin Nguyen March 27, 2025

The President’s address before Congress came on his 43rd day in office.  Since being sworn in as our 47th President, Trump has taken swift actions in enacting broad reform across all levels of the federal government, as well as reversing policies affecting...

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Sadie Hawkins Needs to Go. Here's Why

Sadie Hawkins Needs to Go. Here’s Why

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2025

On March 8th, 2025, the Lakota West National Honor Society will host its annual Sadie Hawkins dance. This historic dance, which has existed since 1939, has been hosted in nearly 200 colleges around the country. Almost 90 years later, the concept of Sadie...

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Did School Lunch Decline As We Got Older?

Did School Lunch Decline As We Got Older?

Kayleigh Simpson February 28, 2025

As kids step foot in their school they have an abundance of choices for lunch. They walk in the cafeteria lunch line and wait for their food. What's on the menu today? Early childhood schools have a choice of the main meal, such as chicken sandwiches,...

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Is Trump Testing his Limits?

Is Trump Testing his Limits?

Izzy Smith February 27, 2025

While Trump has many supporters right now he also has legal experts behind him who think a crisis is arising. An article from Time Magazine mentions that some of Trump’s decisions have been raising a lot of “urgent legal and constitutional questions.” Trump...

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Lakota West Block Days are Unnecessary

Lakota West Block Days are Unnecessary

Saniya Taylor February 27, 2025

Here at Lakota West High School (main campus), the school sets a time to extend certain classes; this happens every Wednesday and Thursday and they’re called “Block Days”. The purpose of these days is to give students the opportunity to get help...

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Top Five Most Devastating Star Wars Deaths That We All Cried Watching

Top Five Most Devastating Star Wars Deaths That We All Cried Watching

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 27, 2025

We have seen a large expansion in stories being told in the Star Wars universe and some very tragic ones at that. With that in mind, let's take a look at the five most tragic deaths in Star Wars. Criteria Many factors make for a sad death. My list...

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The Four Seasons of Nature Ranked

The Four Seasons of Nature Ranked

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting February 27, 2025

With Winter taking its toll on everyone mentally and physically, and Spring on the way soon, it’s the perfect time to talk about the four seasons and their ranking. The criteria for this ranking will be the weather and climate during the season, the...

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