With March Madness recently coming to a close, that means it is time for the opening of the transfer portal. For the Tennessee Women’s Basketball coaching staff, that means it is time to rebuild the entire starting lineup from scratch. Just recently,...

Many people find themselves needing a small pick-me-up in the morning, whether it be on their way to work, school, or just to start their day off right. For some people, this may include getting a fun drink and/or breakfast food from their favorite morning...

Spring means a lot to people. It’s the start of spring cleaning: leaves turn green, flowers bloom, and it gets warmer. For Lakota West students, it means the beginning of a 5-week, drama-filled Nerf Wars. Although extremely hated and strongly advised...

Everyone’s Justin Bieber obsession is back: for the first time since 2022, he performed at the Grammys, playing his recent hit “Yukon” from his album Swag. Bieber notably gave a stripped-down performance, creating a musical loop with his guitar...

Every morning when American students arrive at school, they are greeted by the beginning of morning announcements, always starting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Some students stand, reciting it with their hand on their heart, others stand half-heartedly,...

Cyberbullying is the practice of bullying a person by sending messages or posting social media content of an intimidating, mocking, or threatening nature. In the 21st century, social media has become increasingly popular throughout the world, which can...

"Love is love" is a phrase asserting that all love is equal, valid, and deserves the same acceptance, regardless of gender or identity.  However, since Trump took office on January 20th, 2025, this phrase has been carefully torn apart by his administration...

The Lakota West girls’ basketball team is looking powerful as their starting lineup for the past three years hasn’t changed much–all of their star players are seniors. With a senior class being almost all committed athletes, the starting lineup...

There are millions, maybe even billions, of sports fans in the world. Everyone has their favorite team or favorite player. When you ask yourself what your favorite player might be, would a male athlete come to mind? Can you even name 10 female athletes?...

In the early morning hours of October 10th, 2025, the Israeli government approved a ceasefire plan, supposedly bringing it into immediate effect. However, it is not clear if the Israeli Prime FaMinister’s Office has given the order to the Israel Defense...

Homecoming is one of the most anticipated days during the school year for most students, especially those who aren’t old enough to enjoy prom. Many view it as “the high school experience”, where you go to a football game and the next day go out...

Lakota West is known for being a powerhouse, especially in sports. The Firebirds have gone to the state final four, won state, and have consistently won the Greater Miami Conference Championships (GMC) in almost every sport. However, football and boys'...

A book that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime is the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. Each book in the series is fantastic, building on the last and leaving readers with numerous questions about society and what will happen next....

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,...