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Powder Puff Football 2022

Powder Puff Football 2022

Alex Jones March 9, 2022

At Lakota West, one of the most followed sports is football, but once that season is over,  the junior and seniors gear up for another type of football season --  powderpuff football.  Powderpuff is touch (or flag) football between rival and crosstown...

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A Look inside Lakota West Basketball

A Look inside Lakota West Basketball

Alex Jones February 11, 2022

When students talk about Lakota West’s athletic program, the main focus is normally football. However, our basketball team also deserves recognition! At the moment, our team is 6th in their conference and is 11-8 with a 58% win rate.    The...

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Juggling with David Cain

Juggling with David Cain

Alex Jones January 20, 2022

Juggling with David Cain A couple of weeks ago, students thought they were in for a typical class with a substitute teacher, David Cain, but to the surprise of many students, Cain started masterfully juggling objects in the classroom. Students began...

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The Absence of Subs

The Absence of Subs

Alex Jones December 7, 2021

Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, many high schools, including Lakota West, have had a shortage of substitute teachers. Multiple full-time staff members have had to fill in as subs because of the shortage, which means their focus is divided and...

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American Sign Language Club

American Sign Language Club

Alex Jones November 5, 2021

When: Every other Wednesday after school Where: Mrs. Nicol's room Adviser: Mrs. Nicol ASL Club meets to practice communicating with one other using ASL and refining skills. An example of activities done in the club included learning the National...

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Vapes at School

Vapes at School

Alex Jones October 19, 2021

There's too much vaping going on in the school bathrooms.    For much of history, tobacco cigarettes have been the most popular form of smoking. However, in recent years, E-cigarettes have been more prominent in society and used by a variety...

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Devious Licks

Devious Licks

Alex Jones September 28, 2021

You walk into the bathroom, complete your business, and then go to wash your hands.  But then you look -- no soap, no sink.  This is all thanks to Devious Licks, a trend started on TikTok.  Students post videos of themselves stealing various items...

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Ohio State and UC Requiring Vaccinations

Ohio State and UC Requiring Vaccinations

Alex Jones September 16, 2021

The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati are mandating that students who want to be on campus get the Covid-19 vaccine. Ohio State and UC announced this to their students, faculty and staff respectively on August 24 and August 28th....

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