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Will Widner

Will Widner

Will is a sophomore taking Journalism 1 at Lakota West. He’s been living in West Chester since he was born,  and has always found the idea of being a news journalist appealing. He’s willing to write from a logical perspective when dealing with issues like Politics, or about Student Life. His favorite hobby is reading, and his favorite book is 1984 by George Orwell.

“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”

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39th President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

39th President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

Will Widner January 16, 2025

Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner, passed away on December 29th, due to natural causes, in his home in Plains, Georgia. Jimmy Carter leaves behind many family members - this includes his four children,...

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How to Best Support Students During Exam Week

How to Best Support Students During Exam Week

Will Widner December 12, 2024

Exams and tests have been a source of stress for students as far as we can remember, and parents should know how to best help their children. According to Reachout, an online site dedicated to mental health says that some of the tell-tale signs of...

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AI in School: How is it Affecting Cheating?

AI in School: How is it Affecting Cheating?

Will Widner November 25, 2024

As the accessibility of AI-powered chatbots rises, so does the amount of students who use it to cheat. The launch of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots has become a growing concern for many schools and teachers, as students turn in AI-generated...

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Europa Clipper Takes Off

Europa Clipper Takes Off

Will Widner and Aniya Reece October 31, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper is taking off and is set sailing on a long journey to one of Jupiter’s many icy moons, Europa. The spacecraft was launched on October 14th at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.  This spacecraft is already the largest one ever...

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Cell Phones in Lakota Local Schools

Cell Phones in Lakota Local Schools

Will Widner, Luis Alvarado, Jocelyn Volz, and Alaina Roth September 26, 2024

Lakota's phone policy has been around since 2013, but students have been dealing with the consequences of this policy more recently.  This article talks about the current phone policy, how students feel about it, and the discussion surrounding the phone...

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