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Women’s Basketball LSU vs. South Carolina Fight

Women’s Basketball LSU vs. South Carolina Fight

Stacia Simmons March 14, 2024

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, one of the most important games in college women’s basketball took place. Louisiana State took on South Carolina in what turned out to be a very intense battle. They played to continue in the SEC tournament which ended in...

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Winter Sports Seasons Coming to an End

Winter Sports Seasons Coming to an End

Stacia Simmons March 4, 2024

With the Winter Sports Season coming to an end and Spring airsing, this time can be mixed with a lot of different emotions. Every team can qualify for tournaments but it takes a hard and long fight to see who will make it out with a championship. The...

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We love our morning coffee, but whats really in that piping hot cup of java? Its a powerful drug called caffeine.

Is Caffeine Energizing or Killing You?

Stacia Simmons March 4, 2024

Teenagers have a real fascination with caffeine, and it seems to only just get worse when they enter high school. Caffeine-filled drinks in recent years have started to be sold in school vending machines for easy access to kids during the day. But is...

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Student Athlete Pros and Cons

Student Athlete Pros and Cons

Stacia Simmons February 2, 2024

Being a student-athlete is an opportunity that should be taken advantage of, but it can also come with a lot of hardships. Being a high school student is already a lot to manage but trying to juggle a sport at the same time can start to get very stressful....

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The Life of an Athlete

The Life of an Athlete

Stacia Simmons February 1, 2024

Have you ever wondered what athletes do in their free time? Lily Johnson, a Senior here at Lakota West, plays Varsity girls basketball. She has been playing basketball for 12 years, and high school varsity all four years. She plans to attend college and...

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