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The Entire History of Lakota West High School: PART TWO

The Entire History of Lakota West High School: PART TWO

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

Welcome to PART TWO of the Entire History of Lakota West High School! Congratulations on making it halfway through! You've read about burning dolls, parade floats, world records, and students dancing barefoot on the cold cafeteria floors... Now, we look...

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The Entire History of Lakota West High School: PART ONE

The Entire History of Lakota West High School: PART ONE

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2025

Welcome to PART ONE of the Entire History of Lakota West High School! My journey through the history of both the Lakota Local School District and Lakota West High School was no simple trek; nearly 40 hours were poured into going through each individual...

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Lakota West Freshman School Placed on Lockdown, Threats Against Students

Lakota West Freshman School Placed on Lockdown, Threats Against Students

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2025

[April 29th, 12:34 p.m.] An internal lockdown took place earlier today at Lakota West Freshman, lasting a little over an hour. Starting at roughly 9:50 a.m., students and staff were put in lockdown due to rumor of a possible threat made by a Lakota Central...

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Mike Brown Brings Out the Big Bucks: Chase and Higgins Extensions Secured

Mike Brown Brings Out the Big Bucks: Chase and Higgins Extensions Secured

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting March 27, 2025

 After a stressful few weeks for fans, players, and administrators alike, the deals with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were finally secured. Extension Details Chase’s contract took precedence over Higgins', and boy, was it a big one....

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Lakota West Boys Basketball Season Recap

Lakota West Boys Basketball Season Recap

Andrew Odle, Lakota West Broadcasting February 28, 2025

With the tournament coming up soon, it’s time to reflect on an incredible regular season for the Lakota West Boys basketball team. We’ll go from December to the middle of February, discussing the ups and downs of a season to remember. December Lakota...

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School Spirit: An Unexcused Absence at Lakota West

School Spirit: An Unexcused Absence at Lakota West

Thomas Price, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2025

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...

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