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The Stresses of the ACT

The Stresses of the ACT

Morgan Hunter February 5, 2020

Juniors will be taking the ACT during school on Tuesday, February 25th; for some, this session will be the first ACT they have ever taken. The American College Testing (ACT) is an intense four hour long achievement test that measures how much a student...

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Coach Spotlight: Mr. Meyer

Coach Spotlight: Mr. Meyer

Morgan Hunter December 16, 2019

Mr. Meyer is the head wrestling coach at Lakota West.  He has been at Lakota West for five years, two years as head coach.  He began his journey as a coach nineteen years ago due to his love for wrestling, which he sees as a sport that requires strength...

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Teacher Feature: J. Hodges

Teacher Feature: J. Hodges

Morgan Hunter November 1, 2019

Hodges is the French teacher for 2, 3, and AP French as well as the French Club Advisor, French National Honor Society Sponsor, and the Gay/Straight/Trans Alliance Advisor. Why did you decide to become a teacher? “I liked French, but didn’t want...

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The Truth About Study Hall

The Truth About Study Hall

Morgan Hunter, Alyssa Schaeffer September 29, 2019

Two years ago, Lakota West had 30 minutes designated for a study hall. This was a time for students to work on homework, as well as receive help from teachers and peers. However, in the students’ eyes, it was removed for no apparent reason. Now, some...

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