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Sayra Avalos

Sayra Avalos

Meet Sayra Avalos, Sayra’s a junior at Lakota West High School and this is her first year in Journalism. She currently does track for Lakota West. She enjoys spending time with her small circle of friends. Not only that but expanding her music taste but also to explore the world and its true colors. Sayra doesn't have any type of experience in journalism but is willing to learn. “He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.” -Proverbs 14:29

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Movie Analysis: Leave the World Behind

Movie Analysis: Leave the World Behind

Sayra Avalos March 4, 2024

The opening scene starts with the 2 clocks at 6 and the cup next to it is 76. Which is three 6’s together which we know is a symbol for the Antichrist or the devil. Behind her, on the bookshelf is a bald eagle symbolizing America. The red paper that...

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How to Pack a To Go Bag

How to Pack a To Go Bag

Sayra Avalos March 4, 2024

Why should you pack a to go bag you may ask, well you never will know what just might happen next. It's never too late to be prepared for unfortunate events.  Packing for an event that will keep you in check for at least 2-4 days. Here's what to start...

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Gen Z is Struggling

Gen Z is Struggling

Sayra Avalos January 30, 2024

Gen Z is a generation of people that were born in 1997-2012 ages 12-27. Generation Gen Z struggles the most with mental health and economic issues. Home prices over the years have increased as wages stay the same. This being said more individuals who...

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Vaping Overload

Vaping Overload

Sayra Avalos December 14, 2023

Vaping and smoking are very harmful to you and your lungs in the long run. Vaping and using e-cigarettes have a major impact on your heart by increasing your heart rate which can cause heart attacks. Smoking affects your brain by slowing its growth and...

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Wrestling Expectations this Year: Coach Meyer Shares his Thoughts

Wrestling Expectations this Year: Coach Meyer Shares his Thoughts

From hundreds of wins to the first GMC victory since 2009, the 2022-2023 Lakota West wrestling season was phenomenal. The victories didn’t come with ease, for there was a lot of dedication, inspiration, and hard work. With a prominent wrestling coaching...

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