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Advice from Class of 2022

Advice from Class of 2022

Ximena Mendoza May 16, 2022

In just a few days, the 2022 class will be departing from Lakota West, leaving behind their past and taking a big step toward the future. Many of these seniors will be leaving much behind, as they leave the familiar and thrust themselves into the unknown....

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What is FBLA?

What is FBLA?

Ximena Mendoza April 26, 2022

The FBLA is a new club here at Lakota West.  It meets on in Mr. Rice’s room.   FBLA, or the Future Business Leaders of America, is the largest business and technical student organization in the world. This club exists to help students thrive...

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NEW Dont Say Gay Bill

NEW Don’t Say Gay Bill

Ximena Mendoza March 11, 2022

If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have heard the commotion over a certain new law,  causing anxiety amongst teachers and the youth in the state of Florida.  This law comes on the wave of recent legislative backlash against the...

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Film Review: Encanto, A Love Letter to Latines Everywhere

Film Review: Encanto, A Love Letter to Latines Everywhere

Ximena Mendoza February 9, 2022

If you have a younger sibling, are a Disney-lover, or simply have scrolled through Tiktok recently, you might’ve had your ears blessed by one of the songs from the amazing movie Encanto. Many question the reason behind the success of this film and why...

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Horario De Bloques - Español

Horario De Bloques – Español

Ximena Mendoza December 6, 2021

La escuela de Lakota West High va a regresar otra vez a un horario de bloques para las últimas dos semanas de Diciembre. Esta decisión fue hecha por la administración para acomodar los horarios de los maestros, y así puedan tener suficiente tiempo...

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Gay Straight Trans Alliance  (GSTA)

Gay Straight Trans Alliance  (GSTA)

Ximena Mendoza November 8, 2021

When: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month Where: Rm 104 Advisor: Hodges   “A place where Queer and Trans kids can be their authentic selves”.    That’s how Professeur Hodges, French teacher, and GSTA advisor, describes...

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Suicide Awareness

Suicide Awareness

Ximena Mendoza October 19, 2021

As teenagers, we know of at least one person who is, or has been, affected by thoughts of suicide. One may know the constant anxiety that comes with worrying about someone struggling and the inner turmoil of not knowing the best way to help them. Even...

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Dress Code Controversy: I Want To Wear What I Want

Dress Code Controversy: “I Want To Wear What I Want”

Alexis Binkley and Ximena Mendoza September 21, 2021

In recent weeks Mr. Brown, Mr. Jackson, and Ms. Bella have made it clear the dress code is going to be strictly enforced.  Students at Lakota West High School have been voicing their opinions on the school dress code for years. This topic of conversation...

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