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Wrong Turns Only: Lakota West Traffic Rules Miss the Mark

Wrong Turns Only: Lakota West Traffic Rules Miss the Mark

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2025

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...

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Social Media: Helpful or Harmful?

Social Media: Helpful or Harmful?

Lma Abdoh January 16, 2025

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...

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High Schoolers Need Nap Time Too

High Schoolers Need Nap Time Too

Saniya Taylor, Philip Lee, and Gregory Joseph September 26, 2024

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...

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Homecoming 2024: Hit or Miss

Homecoming 2024: Hit or Miss

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...

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Define Discipline: Something Lakota West Lacks

Define Discipline: Something Lakota West Lacks

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2024

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...

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Should Prom Include ALL Main Campus Students?

Should Prom Include ALL Main Campus Students?

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2024

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...

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What to Wear to Prom

What to Wear to Prom

Nylah Escobar April 11, 2024

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...

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Spring Break Bucket List

Spring Break Bucket List

Olivia Eldridge, Social Media Team March 21, 2024

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...

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Why You Should Never Sleep With Wet Hair

Olivia Eldridge, Social Media Team March 14, 2024

Sleeping with wet hair is horrible for your bed sheets, skin, and hair.  Hair: Hair is prone to breakage when it is wet. It's more prone to breakage while rolling around in your sleep as it is wet. Your hair could also be moldy, especially if you...

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Bathrooms or Trap Rooms?

Myliyah Pertuset March 14, 2024

One of the biggest disciplinary issues at Lakota West High School is the amount of students caught vaping/smoking THC in the bathrooms. This issue has caused many students to become suspended/expelled. It is a very serious concern that many staff members...

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It's Time to Modernize Lakota's High Schools

It’s Time to Modernize Lakota’s High Schools

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2024

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...

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The Best Places to Go For Spring Break

The Best Places to Go For Spring Break

Shahed Musa March 14, 2024

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...

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