Class rankings have been a part of high school for years, but in the recent years, schools have begun to phase them out. Local schools, like Mason and Saint Xavier, have gotten rid of class rankings in an effort to reduce stress on students. While these...

Style is a constantly changing concept that reflects the trends and social climate of the time. While style is never stagnant, there are often a few key trends that define a decade. The 80’s had bold colors, styles, and hair. The 90’s gave way to...

After a grueling four years of high school, the pinnacle of many people’s high school career is the coveted second semester of senior year. This semester is supposed to be the time for relaxation and reaping the benefits that seniors have worked for....

The weeks leading up to Halloween are full of excitement and anticipation, as the leaves change colors, the weather gets colder, and the feeling of fall sets in. If you’re looking for fun fall activities, you’ve come to the right place, here are the...

After 9 years of working as the principal of Lakota West, Elgin Card has left his position at the school for a new opportunity. As of August 1st, Card was named to the Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion. This news came as a shock to many students...

The heat of sweat, the smell of chalk, the sight of blisters -- the gymnastics gym is no stranger to these sensations. Lakota West Varsity Gymnastics coach, Mardi Dagley, knows best. Dagley first became a gymnast herself when she was 11 years old after...

Every student, teacher, and administrator in the Lakota District knows about the rivalry between East and West. Which school won the football game? Which school has more perfect ACT scores? Which school has the better principal? There has been a clear...

It turned out to be “the perfect storm.” Tom Bolden, former head coach of Colerain High School, left his job of 17 years to take charge of the struggling Lakota West Football team, hoping to bring a successful season to the Firebirds.   The...