Starting January 8th of 2025, Lakota West High School introduced a new set of traffic rules to “improve safety during arrival and dismissal for our students.” Even within just the first few days, however, things haven’t gone as smoothly as Lakota...

Social Media: Harmful or Hurtful? Almost everybody, especially the younger generation, is involved in social media. Social media even plays an important role in some of our daily activities and lives. Some people think it’s great because it helps...

Imagine sitting at a desk for 7 hours a day and not getting a break to relax and take a snooze. A 30-minute nap, or even just having time to reset, could help a majority of students maintain a good focus as well as boost their mood. Better energy results...

The upcoming Lakota West 2024 homecoming has been causing quite a stir, particularly regarding the theme of Neon for the dance. Many students have expressed their dissatisfaction with the chosen theme and have indicated that they do not plan to adhere...

As the new school year starts, the teachers of Lakota Local Schools have been busy preparing lesson plans, textbooks, new schedules, and new ways to teach throughout the coming months. One part of preparing for the year includes the school administration...

Since its creation, Prom has always been an event focused on giving upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors) a way to celebrate the things they have accomplished, through a dance held at the end of the year: Prom. With a theme selected by the prom-planning...

April 27th, 2024 the day many of us have been dreaming about and waiting for. Prom season is finally upon us, which leaves some people in a tough spot. Finding a dress isn’t as simple as it seems; it can be especially stressful if you have a certain...

With Spring Break right around the corner, students are left to wonder what to do with their time. Here are a few things we have compiled for you to do over the next 7+ days of the year: 1 Go for a walk 2 workout  3 Clean your curtains  4...

Since the 2019-2020 school year, Lakota has meticulously chipped away at the creation of their star-studded Master Facilities Plan, which has been paraded around as the district's most innovative and impactful changes since its creation. With plans to...

As it gets warmer outside, only one thing is on everybody’s mind… Spring Break! If you're looking for some affordable, fun places to go, keep reading this article! Spring break is not only a time to rest and relax, but it’s also a way to celebrate...