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New for 26-27 School Year: Club Continuation Forms

Juliana Wilkes, Editor May 14, 2026

Lakota West’s new club continuation forms were made apparent in late April of the 25-26 school year. All advisers for each club were sent a document that they and their club participants had to fill out regarding the continuation of their club for the...

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Emma Chamberlain at 2026 Met Gala, in custom Mugler.

The 2026 Met Gala: Fashion is Art

Gertie Hutchison May 14, 2026

The Met Gala is one of the biggest events of the year- it's a time for celebrities to show off their fashion sense, all while raising money for the non-profit museum, the Met. This year, it took place on Monday, May 4th, 2026, with the theme “Fashion...

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Why Does Everyone Love Waffle House?

Maria Stein May 14, 2026

We all know Waffle House, and most love it. But why? Especially with younger crowds, Waffle House is consistently hyped up and sought after for a good meal/hangout spot. Founded in 1955 by Tom Forkner and Joe Rogers, Waffle House now has over 2k...

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Shopping Savvy: Rating Thrift Stores in the Area

Gertie Hutchison April 30, 2026

Thrifting is one of the easiest ways to get clothes for a cheap price. At thrift stores, you can find anything - designer bags, clothes, or just regular clothes for a good deal! Yet, it can be hard to decide on where to go: which stores have the...

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This photo shows a long table with yellow crimping on the side at the front of the image on the left side, while on the right, a metal bar blocks the way. There are many glasses on the table, with two people crouched at each end, while a cameraman is in the middle and a standing officer with a weapon in the center. In the top right and left of the image, two screens read” White House Correspondents’ Association’.

A Correspondent’s Dinner worth Running from

Ruby Hutchison, Editor April 30, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, the President’s Correspondents’ Association Dinner was subjected to open fire from outside the ballroom.  President Trump was quickly evacuated from the room, and security personnel quickly neutralized the man who attacked...

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Olivia Rodrigo Announces Third Studio Album

Olivia Rodrigo Announces Third Studio Album

Alaina Roth April 16, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo, one of the biggest pop sensations of this generation, is making a long-awaited return. Nearly three years since her last album release, Rodrigo has announced that her new album, ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ is set to...

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Hungary Elections: A Huge Win

Hungary Elections: A Huge Win

Ruby Hutchison, Editor April 16, 2026

Hungary’s election occurred on Sunday, April 12th. It was a highly discussed election worldwide since the former Prime Minister of the country, Viktor Orban, finally faced true opposition after 16 years in power. At the end of the night, Peter Magyar-Orban’s...

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Kpop group BTS perform during ‘BTS The Comeback Live Arirang’ concert in central Seoul, South Korea, March 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji/Pool EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

 BTS’ 5th Studio Album: ARIRANG

Gertie Hutchison March 26, 2026

 Four years ago, as I was stuck watching the horrid outcome of the Bengals Superbowl LVI (a sad night, considering I am from Cincinnati), I was given solace from the devastating loss. BTS, and their commercial with Samsung flip phones, enlightened my...

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How Did America Do in the 2026 Olympics?

How Did America Do in the 2026 Olympics?

Vivienne Richardson February 26, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics began on February 6th in Milan Italy, and ended on February 22nd. Over 3000 athletes from 92 different countries competed in 16 different disciplines (116 total events)  in order to win a medal for their country.  The...

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