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...

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...

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,...

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...

As students, we have a variety of opportunities to bond, unite, and support each other through a variety of clubs, activities, sports, and school events. These different school-focused opportunities are meant to raise our school spirit and make us more...

Although not always valued by every student, studying is a crucial part of a student’s success in the classroom. Throughout the years of going to school, most students have created their own studying habits or routines that have the best success rate...

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...