Although not always valued by every student, studying is a crucial part of a student’s success in the classroom. Throughout the years of going to school, most students have created their own studying habits or routines that have the best success rate...

Lakota West is home to many talented athletes, but attention often goes to the upperclassmen or those who participate in more popular sports like football and basketball. While there are certainly skilled players in these sports, it's important to recognize...

When most people were younger and they wanted a warm and soft cookie made from scratch, they made it themselves. Now with the famous Crumbl Cookie, a homemade cookie is nothing more than a tap on doordash away. Not only does Crumbl offer a soft and gooey...

When thinking about talented Lakota West athletes, sophomore Adelyn Twyman should come to mind. Twyman is a 2 time varsity letter winner, from both her freshman year playing softball, and her sophomore year playing volleyball.  Twyman is a powerhouse...

Winter sports are starting to pick up which means it’s basketball season, and for the girl's basketball team, it’s time to work towards a GMC championship. With a new head coach and a polished group of upperclassmen, it looks like a promising season...

People have a lot of different thoughts and opinions about the upcoming election, but as a community, we never think to ask: How do students view the candidates? The West Press went around Lakota West High School interviewing a large variety of students,...