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Ten Things to Do During Quarantine

Ten Things to Do During Quarantine

Ed Bolden and Grace Gintz May 10, 2020

In quarantine? No need to fret, The West Press has your back! We understand that you are trapped in your house, it can be boring, and you may feel like you have no freedoms, but we have some ideas to keep you occupied while we are on quarantine.    ...

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Freshman Building Creates New Mural

Freshman Building Creates New Mural

Grace Gintz and Emma Rullmann March 3, 2020

West Freshman’s drab brick interior is getting a colorful makeover thanks to Mr. Gronas’ mural club. “I’ve been recruiting students to paint in the halls and my room,” says art teacher, Matthew Gronas. Walking through the halls is inspirational,...

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What's Up with Junior Year

What’s Up with Junior Year

Ed Bolden and Grace Gintz March 3, 2020

Junior year is oftentimes said to be the most difficult year out of anyone's high school career. With major stressors such as taking the ACT, beginning to look into colleges, and maintaining a promising GPA, students can feel overwhelmed. Most teens also...

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Winter Playlists

Grace Gintz February 5, 2020

January: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jSP6b2wzmn6JB6tebzGZ3   February: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rkci2ITHPqgQ1rVYHulfT

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December Playlist

Grace Gintz December 16, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rj2fVCrEijvpHZMpuBQOs

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Staff Playlist : October 2019

Grace Gintz October 23, 2019

(warning: explicit content) Fall is the season to sit back and relax. Kick up your fuzzy sock covered feet and put on these mellow upbeat tunes. These songs will make you want to walk down a crunchy leaf filled road wearing your coziest sweater. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VzkiaHdbRMVhdglzBhc7A

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The Smile That Brightens The School: An Artist Spotlight

The Smile That Brightens The School: An Artist Spotlight

Grace Gintz and Ed Bolden October 23, 2019

Jayvyn Jean-Mary is a lighthearted, lively spirited senior at Lakota West Highschool, best known for his contagious enthusiasm about music and friendship. He has been involved with the Lakota West choir program for all four years of highschool, and also...

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Halloween Playlist 2019

Grace Gintz October 18, 2019

Get into the spooky mood, put on a comfy sweater and carve a pumpkin! These tunes are the perfect background to any of your favorite fall festivities. Happy Halloween! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26LjfYsKBeRN0Yzg3lRJMj

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