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Addie Michel

Addie Michel

Addie is a sophomore in Journalism I. Addie enjoys listening to music, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. She hopes to go into the physical therapy field after high school and wants to help others as much as she can. Addie wants to write about opinions, politics, and society as a whole!

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This photo shows Mrs Nicol, one of the American Sign Language teachers at Lakota West High School, with both of her hands in an “I love you” ASL handshape, standing in front of a beige brick wall.

Teacher Feature: An interview with Mrs Nicol

Addie Michel May 14, 2026

Mrs Nicol is an ASL II and IV teacher at Lakota West High School. Her bright smile and the way she cares for her students makes her a standout teacher! What made her want to become a teacher? Fun fact: Mrs Nicol did not want to become a teacher!...

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The official Dancing With the Stars Instagram Cast announcement, which included the reveal of both Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins.

DWTS Season 35 Excitement

Addie Michel April 30, 2026

As excitement continues to grow for the fall return of Dancing With the Stars, the competition series has officially revealed its first two celebrity contestants for Season 35. Reality television favorites Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins are set to compete...

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Ella Langley ‘Dandelion’

Ella Langley ‘Dandelion’

Addie Michel April 16, 2026

On Friday April 10th, 2026, country music artist Ella Langley released her sophomore album, Dandelion. The album includes 18 songs, one including a feature with Miranda Lambert. This album follows the success of her debut album, Hungover, and it shows...

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iHeartRadio Music Awards Preview 

iHeartRadio Music Awards Preview 

Addie Michel March 26, 2026

Tonight on March 26th, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to take place in Los Angeles. The night is a celebration of the biggest artists and songs of the past year. The annual show is known for blending fan-voted categories with big performances....

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Album Review: “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally”

Album Review: “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally”

Addie Michel March 16, 2026

Pop artist Harry Styles is widely known for mixing different styles of music. These include rock, pop, and disco. His new album Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally continues this reoccurring style. While focusing on themes like freedom, love, and meaningful...

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Green Chicago River

Green Chicago River

Addie Michel February 24, 2026

In Chicago, Illinois, every year since 1962, on the Saturday before St Patrick’s Day, it’s a tradition to dye the Chicago River green in celebration of St Patrick's Day.  Originally, it started out as a 100-pound, oil-based pollution-tracing tactic....

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