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Senior Song Class of '22

Senior Song Class of ’22

Justin Wilson May 4, 2022

(To the tune of "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel ) Elgin Card lost and found, all the seniors will be gone Senior flexes, powder puff, cyber security HOSA, ASL, AP, Carti Club, Lakota West bad parking, Dana Shi, Weckmen, Vale- and...

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Food Review: Chick'n'Cone

Food Review: Chick’n’Cone

Justin Wilson March 3, 2022

Chicken and Waffles is a traditional American dish which was introduced by Germans in the 1600’s . It is now found as a menu item in several spots around the country.  Combining sweet waffles with savory fried chicken, it’s a delicious meal for,...

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Lakota West Wrestling Dual in Meet Against East

Lakota West Wrestling Dual in Meet Against East

Justin Wilson February 9, 2022

On Friday, January 21st, large groups of Lakota West and East students were gathered at East for our rivalry rematch basketball. However, at 8940 Union Center Blvd, at seven o’clock, the West and East wrestling teams were preparing themselves for the...

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Cookie Decorating Club

Cookie Decorating Club

Justin Wilson January 31, 2022

Is this a joke? Are there actually going to be cookies? These were likely the thoughts of the majority of the students as they made their way to the first-ever Cookie Decorating Club(CDC) meeting  The meeting was held in room 115 right after school....

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12 Days of West Parody

12 Days of West Parody

Justin Wilson December 20, 2021

On the First day of Christmas At West there would be Announcements Mr. Brown’s song of the day.   On the Second day of Christmas At West there would be, Two army recruiters And Mr. Brown’s song of the day.   On...

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Meet the Meme (and Bad Parking!)

Meet the Meme (and Bad Parking!)

Justin Wilson and JT Washing December 8, 2021

Over the past decade, memes have dominated the online world. Their prevalence has become so vast that they are now considered their own medium of entertainment and communication. Since memes can cover any topic, many meme pages are tailored for a specific...

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Film Review: The Ghosts in the Back of our Heads

Film Review: The Ghosts in the Back of our Heads

Justin Wilson November 11, 2021

Ghouls and goblins, monsters and maniacs, witches and werewolves, skeletons, and Steelers fans. The season of terror is upon us. However, for most of us teenagers, the horrors that truly keep us awake at night are not the movie villains and campfire stories...

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Front of the Line Reporting

Front of the Line Reporting

Justin Wilson October 13, 2021

Every day, Lakota West High School is plagued with a crime that could only be described as evil and corrupting. The ones guilty are everywhere and anywhere --  in the hallways, in locker bays, and in your classrooms. If you want to find them, then pay...

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Rivals And Tribulations

Rivals And Tribulations

Justin Wilson September 21, 2021

I can’t imagine any better way to get grief in the hallways of Lakota West than wearing Lakota East gear. However, as our football team improves, so have the strength and number of our rivals. Now, St. Xavier has become a highly ranked competitor, as...

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