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Juliana Wilkes

Juliana Wilkes, Editor

Juliana is a junior at West, and this is her second year in journalism. She has been dancing for 13 years now, and for 10 years at her current studio, Z Company Arts. She hopes to go to college for dance after high school, too. She loves listening to music, traveling, hanging out with friends and family, and trying new foods. She has been at Lakota her whole life, including pre-school. This year, she is one of the editors of the West Press, and she can’t wait to be more involved!

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Sabrina Carpenter Is A "Man's Best Friend"

Sabrina Carpenter Is A “Man’s Best Friend”

Juliana Wilkes, Editor September 11, 2025

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has been rising in popularity recently. She really peaked with the release of “Espresso” in 2024. She released her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, on August 29. The album cover already sparked considerable controversy...

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Katseye + Gap: Better In Denim Campaign

Katseye + Gap: Better In Denim Campaign

Juliana Wilkes, Editor August 28, 2025

Katseye is an all-girl music group that made its debut in 2023. These six girls auditioned their way through to make it into the group, and now they are becoming a global phenomenon. In June, they released their debut album, Beautiful Chaos, which was...

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Met Gala 2025 Recap

Met Gala 2025 Recap

Juliana Wilkes, Editor May 15, 2025

The Met Gala is known as the biggest fashion night of the year. Guests are invited by Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour. The event takes place in the Upper East Side of New York City, one of the biggest designer areas in the country. This year, the theme...

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Katy Perry’s 11 Minute Space Flight

Katy Perry’s 11 Minute Space Flight

Juliana Wilkes, Editor May 1, 2025

On April 14, pop singer Katy Perry was a part of an all-female crew for Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin mission. The entire crew included two other journalists, a filmmaker, a rocket scientist, and an activist as well. Perry has claimed for a while now that...

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The Return of Abby Lee

The Return of Abby Lee

Juliana Wilkes, Editor April 24, 2025

Abby Lee Miller is one of the most popular faces in the dance world due to her reality show Dance Moms. Back in 2018, she had an emergency spinal surgery and lost the ability to walk, which also led to the final season of the original show in 2019. Since...

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Dance Competition Season: A Run-Down

Juliana Wilkes, Editor February 26, 2025

Dance competition season is now in full swing. Many studios have prepared for six or seven long months. However, not many people outside the dance world are very informed about dance competitions in general, so here is everything you need to know. Dance...

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Oscars Predictions 2025

Oscars Predictions 2025

Juliana Wilkes, Editor February 24, 2025

The Oscars are being held this weekend, and some nominees have created a big controversy. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the host of Late Nate and The Tonight Show, the Oscars are highly anticipated this year, since big-name movies are in the running. Karla...

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Allison Holker: Backlash for Broadcasting

Allison Holker: Backlash for Broadcasting

Juliana Wilkes, Editor January 16, 2025

Back in 2022, Stephen “tWitch” Boss passed away due to suicide at only 40 years old. His wife, Allison Holker, is now coming out about the newest revelations she has made and even writing a memoir, “This Far,” about her late husband, which comes...

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Derek Hough: Dance For The Holidays

Derek Hough: Dance For The Holidays

Juliana Wilkes, Editor December 12, 2024

Derek Hough is a 4-time Emmy Award winner for his dance choreography. He is also known for his 6 Dancing with the Stars mirrorball trophies and is now a judge on the show. This year, he and his cast of professional dancers are on tour for the holidays,...

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Beyoncé: The Beginning of The End?

Beyoncé: The Beginning of The End?

Juliana Wilkes and Julianne Overfield-Singh October 31, 2024

By Julianne Overfield-Singh and Juliana Wilkes Starting in early October, rumors surrounding major pop artist Beyoncé started to spread. Just last March, she released her album “Cowboy Carter”, which was only a hit for about a month but still...

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