A few months back, seniors were given the option to submit early applications by the November 1st deadline. Many colleges offer this opportunity, therefore the majority of students take advantage of it. Whether this is to gather as much scholarship money...

     Have you ever heard of the term, seasonal depression? You most likely have... but did you know it’s considered a true mental health disorder and there are over three million US cases per year?      SAD, also known as, seasonal affective...

Poor Attendance.  Low Grades.  Cheating.  Though we are back in the swing of things and a feeling of normalcy is returning to school, Lakota West is still experiencing the negative effects of covid-19 when it comes to education.    LOW...

Back in January, Lakota students were asked to take a mental health survey that consisted of questions asking about home life, drug and alcohol consumption, and other life factors. The survey was run by Lakota Local Schools’ Student Services with the...

There are 41 million people, 13.5% of American residents, that speak Spanish. In keeping with this fact, there are 484 students (including VLO students) who have chosen to take Spanish this year. An open mind is always needed when teaching a language...

Thanksgiving is the national holiday of giving thanks, coming together, and appreciating loved ones. Dating all the way back to 1621, the first Thanksgiving was a three-day gathering between 90 Wampanoag people and 53 Pilgrims. This day held significance...

In recent weeks Mr. Brown, Mr. Jackson, and Ms. Bella have made it clear the dress code is going to be strictly enforced.  Students at Lakota West High School have been voicing their opinions on the school dress code for years. This topic of conversation...

On April 23, 1635, a life-changing decision was made which affected almost all U.S. citizens. It was announced that the very first public school was now opened in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Latin School was established because John Cotton sought...

The Jazz program is one of the secret jewels of Lakota West. With the band consisting of extremely talented students, Jazz takes place in two main campus classes -- Lakota West Jazz Orchestra and the Lakota West Jazz Lab band. There is also a Big Band...

The harsh fluorescent lights glare down on rows of students nervously filling bubbles on a menacing Scantron. Legs frantically bouncing, adrenaline furiously pumping, pencils tediously scribbling. The clock winds down as the window of opportunity to prove...

Thanks to Tik-Tok, more people are starting to learn about manifestation and are becoming interested in the topic. Manifestation is much more than a Tik-Tok trend though. It's is the belief that you can “will what you want into existence -  a concept...

High School is an important part of a teenager's life.  It’s a chance to meet lifelong friends, go to school events, play sports, but most importantly, begin the road to becoming an adult. After high school is over, “real life” starts. You go to...

When you think of Harvard, what comes to mind? A school of geniuses, CEO’s of big businesses, a person bringing in millions of dollars? It's expected that students who attend Harvard University often go on in life doing big things, right? But sometimes...