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Izabella Smith

Izabella Smith

Izzy is a junior in Journalism II at Lakota West High School. She has been in Lakota since 6th grade and has become very fond of her school and friends. Izzy would like to write about entertainment, travel, and news. Writing is one of her strong suits, especially when she is interested in what she is writing about. Some of her hobbies include drawing, reading, soccer, and watching her favorite Netflix shows. She loves to hang out with her friends and go to school events like dances and football games. Izzy has a lot to say about what she is interested in and can’t wait to write more articles for the West Press.

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Book Bans in Public Schools 

Book Bans in Public Schools 

Izabella Smith October 9, 2025

For the 2025 school year, more than 6,800 books have been banned in public schools across 23 states. The most common books that have been banned are LGBTQ+ books, teen romantasy, and international bestsellers.  reporters have been comparing the book...

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