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Juliana Wilkes

Juliana Wilkes

Juliana is a sophomore at West and this is her first year in journalism. She has danced for 12 years now, and 10 years at her current studio, Z Company Arts. She hopes to go to college for dance after high school too. She loves listening to music such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo. She also likes to travel, hang out with friends and family, and try new foods. She has been at Lakota her whole life, including pre-school. She dedicates most of her life to dance, but she hopes to get more involved in school over the next few years.

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Dance Competition Season: A Run-Down

Juliana Wilkes February 26, 2025

Dance competition season is now in full swing. Many studios have prepared for six or seven long months. However, not many people outside the dance world are very informed about dance competitions in general, so here is everything you need to know. Dance...

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Oscars Predictions 2025

Oscars Predictions 2025

Juliana Wilkes February 24, 2025

The Oscars are being held this weekend, and some nominees have created a big controversy. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the host of Late Nate and The Tonight Show, the Oscars are highly anticipated this year, since big-name movies are in the running. Karla...

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Allison Holker: Backlash for Broadcasting

Allison Holker: Backlash for Broadcasting

Juliana Wilkes January 16, 2025

Back in 2022, Stephen “tWitch” Boss passed away due to suicide at only 40 years old. His wife, Allison Holker, is now coming out about the newest revelations she has made and even writing a memoir, “This Far,” about her late husband, which comes...

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Derek Hough: Dance For The Holidays

Derek Hough: Dance For The Holidays

Juliana Wilkes December 12, 2024

Derek Hough is a 4-time Emmy Award winner for his dance choreography. He is also known for his 6 Dancing with the Stars mirrorball trophies and is now a judge on the show. This year, he and his cast of professional dancers are on tour for the holidays,...

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Beyoncé: The Beginning of The End?

Beyoncé: The Beginning of The End?

Juliana Wilkes and Julianne Overfield-Singh October 31, 2024

By Julianne Overfield-Singh and Juliana Wilkes Starting in early October, rumors surrounding major pop artist Beyoncé started to spread. Just last March, she released her album “Cowboy Carter”, which was only a hit for about a month but still...

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