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Vivienne Richardson

Vivienne Richardson

Vivienne Richardson is a sophomore who is taking Journalism 1. She has been in Lakota since kindergarten and loves creative writing. She joined journalism to improve her writing skills and express her creativity in new ways. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, listening to music, acting, and playing guitar.

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This image shows the new Wishbone Deluxe album cover, with Conan Gray sitting on a large wishbone in blue lighting.

Wishbone Deluxe Album Review

Vivienne Richardson April 30, 2026

On Friday, April 24th, Conan Gray released Wishbone Deluxe. While Wishbone was released in August, Conan made a statement in March explaining how he felt like there was more to the story. On March 27th, Conan released “The Best” as a single for...

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Conan Gray Announces Wishbone Deluxe

Conan Gray Announces Wishbone Deluxe

Vivienne Richardson April 16, 2026

On August 15th, singer Conan Gray released his fourth studio album, Wishbone. He began the Wishbone Pajama Show tour in September, and started the Wishbone World Tour in February.  The album took listeners on a journey of love, heartbreak, and all...

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West's Spring Musical: Les Misérables

West’s Spring Musical: Les Misérables

Vivienne Richardson March 26, 2026

Lakota West’s spring musical this year is Les Misérables. Set during the French Revolution, the play follows Jean Valjean, a reformed criminal, as he lives his life and fights for freedom. Les Misérables is performed entirely through song and has...

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Why do we Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Why do we Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Vivienne Richardson March 16, 2026

Everybody remembers celebrating St. Patrick’s Day as a little kid. Wearing green, making leprechaun traps, and searching for four leaf clovers were all part of the experience. But getting older caused a question to arise: what even is St. Patrick’s...

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Conan Gray Concert Review

Conan Gray Concert Review

Vivienne Richardson February 27, 2026

Conan Gray’s Wishbone World Tour began in Minneapolis on February 19th. His second show was on February 21st in Fishers, Indiana. Since it wasn’t too far away, my cousins and I decided to go. The Opener The opener for the show was Esha Tewari....

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How Did America Do in the 2026 Olympics?

How Did America Do in the 2026 Olympics?

Vivienne Richardson February 26, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics began on February 6th in Milan Italy, and ended on February 22nd. Over 3000 athletes from 92 different countries competed in 16 different disciplines (116 total events)  in order to win a medal for their country.  The...

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New Years’ Bar Fire Kills 40

New Years’ Bar Fire Kills 40

Vivienne Richardson January 15, 2026

On January 1st, 2026, a fire broke out in Le Constellation bar located in the Swiss town of Crans-Montana. The fire was caused by sparklers getting too close to the bar’s ceiling as over 100 people were inside celebrating the new year. The blaze...

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Writing Club Spotlight

Writing Club Spotlight

Vivienne Richardson December 11, 2025

Writing Club is a student-led organization that focuses on helping students improve their writing skills and get feedback about their work. The club’s president is senior Jackson Pawley, and the vice president is sophomore Anna Lietsch. Leitsch...

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