TruFru, a popular snack company  known for their delicious freeze-dried fruits, has called for a “re-call” as of September 29th, 2025. Only 3 days prior, The company announced the re-call September 26th when a customer received a product that contained...

In past articles, the West Press has written about Lakota West’ block days: Article 1 and Article 2– Before, the main focus has been on the unnecessarily long and extended time students are in class, but now, the issue is within the purpose of Block...

As seasons change, and as Daniel Caesar says, “Autumn leaves start to fall” some of the biggest holidays are beginning to approach. There’s often a saying that “love is in the air”, and it’s usually referring to Valentine's day. But flowers...

In years prior, there has been talk concerning the usage of cell phones during school hours, specifically in the state of Ohio. This topic has led to many polls, meetings, and controversy, yet no action was taken. As of August 2025, Lakota West, along...

What’s a better way to appreciate loved ones than to shower them with never-ending love, and never withering flowers. Rosas de Amour is owned and operated by Lakota West’s very own student, Yury Roblero. She specializes in custom flower arrangements...

AAU, more formally known as the Amateur Athletic Union, raises parents' concerns as they see the prices that follow the organization.  What is AAU? AAU is what some would call the “gateway to success”. It’s a nationwide program that children...

Join the Firebirds in a night of running, throwing, jumping, and vaulting, April 23rd to celebrate their hard work and achievements for the past 4 years.  What is Senior Night? Senior Night is a tradition shared among many sports in college and...

Here at Lakota West High School (main campus), the school sets a time to extend certain classes; this happens every Wednesday and Thursday and they’re called “Block Days”. The purpose of these days is to give students the opportunity to get help...

The University of Georgia's new track and field recruits have displayed talents that are beyond what many high school athletes are capable of. They gain the title “avengers” as more track athletes commit to the school, and more importantly, how they...

Background  On January 19th, 2025, only one day short of President Donald J Trump’s inauguration, the popular social media app, TikTok, went dark. 5 years prior (2020), Trump in his first term of presidency proposed a “ban” on TikTok. He believed...

Cheetos, Lays, Fritos (sometimes). Everyone likes to snack here and there, but at what cost? Literally and metaphorically, how much is one willing to pay for a quick pick-me-up? America is known for its gluttonous tendencies, but who’s to blame? The...

Imagine sitting at a desk for 7 hours a day and not getting a break to relax and take a snooze. A 30-minute nap, or even just having time to reset, could help a majority of students maintain a good focus as well as boost their mood. Better energy results...