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2022 Prom King

2022 Prom King

Elise Klint May 12, 2022

Philip Lukovic is this year’s Prom King after several students urged the student body to vote for him.   It’s been hammered into the heads of kids that the only way to be crowned Prom King is to be popular and athletic. Almost every Disney...

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Deleting Social Media is Not Impossible

Deleting Social Media is Not Impossible

Elise Klint April 21, 2022

It is a well-known and proven fact that depression and anxiety rates among teenagers and young adults are climbing every year. The Pew Research Center notes that anxiety and depression have increased a “massive 25%” in recent years. Scientists are...

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Women Empowering Women

Women Empowering Women

Elise Klint March 11, 2022

Women empowerment has become a movement in recent decades. Throughout history, women have been degraded in many ways -- from simple name-calling to pure discrimination in the workplace and real world. Sadly, this type of bullying still occurs, but more...

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Senioritis is VERY real. Heres why.

Senioritis is VERY real. Here’s why.

Elise Klint March 8, 2022

It’s that time of year again. Many argue that the school year flies by, but for seniors, the second semester could not end soon enough. It seems as if January, February, March and April just drag along, taking its sweet time on its way to graduation....

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What is AP Really Like?

What is AP Really Like?

Elise Klint January 20, 2022

Recently in our Lakota district, the standards for being able to enroll in AP classes have changed. Now, anyone who would like to take an AP course can sign up, regardless of experience with honors classes and test scores. So, now that anyone can enroll...

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Athlete Spotlight: Molly Grace

Athlete Spotlight: Molly Grace

Elise Klint December 6, 2021

Athlete Spotlight: Molly Grace   Signing day at Lakota West recently occurred where our shining student-athletes officially sign with the college they have committed to. Among those few athletes is Molly Grace, a senior who recently committed...

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Grief Support: November

Grief Support: November

Elise Klint November 10, 2021

Life is an extraordinary thing, but it has its ups and downs. Whether a student is dealing with the loss of a loved one or battling another hardship, grief can be difficult to overcome. Many people bottle up their feelings when grieving and prefer not...

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Senior Board

Senior Board

Elise Klint November 5, 2021

Where: Mrs. Billups (Rm 130) When: Once a Month Advisers: Mrs. Billups and Mrs. Cumberledge   A huge difference between Senior Board and most other clubs is that its membership is exclusive. A group of seniors each year are chosen for...

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Lakota Mask Mandate Continues

Lakota Mask Mandate Continues

Elise Klint October 19, 2021

After Lakota Superintendent Matt Miller announced the mask mandate for the start of the 2021-22 school year, there have been many mixed reactions regarding it. Some believe there is still a strong necessity to pursue a mask mandate while others think...

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Volley For The Cure: Backstage

Volley For The Cure: Backstage

Elise Klint September 21, 2021

The Lakota West Girls Volleyball team defeated Hamilton High School on Tuesday night, September 14, during our 15th annual Volley for the Cure event. The event raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Not only are there several volleyball...

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