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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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New for 26-27 School Year: Club Continuation Forms

Juliana Wilkes, Editor May 14, 2026

Lakota West’s new club continuation forms were made apparent in late April of the 25-26 school year. All advisers for each club were sent a document that they and their club participants had to fill out regarding the continuation of their club for the...

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Stagecoach festival goers evacuate the Mane Stage after announcements were broadcasted to evacuate the area due to extreme high wind gusts during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at Empire Polo Club, in Indio, CA on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

People Blown Away at Stagecoach, Literally

Juliana Wilkes, Editor April 30, 2026

The Stagecoach Country Music Festival takes place in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley. It always follows the weekend after Coachella concludes. This year, though, the festival took an unexpected turn. On Saturday, the audience was temporarily...

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Project Hail Mary: A New Sci-Fi Movie with No Greenscreens

Project Hail Mary: A New Sci-Fi Movie with No Greenscreens

Juliana Wilkes, Editor March 16, 2026

The big-budget Sci-Fi movie Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Meir’s 2021 novel, releases in theaters on March 20th. The film stars Ryan Gosling, who plays Ryland Grace, a science teacher turned astronaut. The aspect that makes this movie stand out is...

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Freya Skye performs onstage during iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2025 at Intuit Dome on December 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Freya Skye: Up and Coming Artist of the Year?

Juliana Wilkes, Editor February 27, 2026

After starring in Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires as Nova, 16-year-old British singer and actress Freya Skye has become one of the most popular and successful teenagers in her generation. She just released her first EP, Stardust, on February...

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Olivia Dean: A Grammy-Winning Global Phenomenon

Olivia Dean: A Grammy-Winning Global Phenomenon

Juliana Wilkes, Editor February 27, 2026

British singer Olivia Dean won her first Grammy for Best New Artist on February 1st. Many people were anticipating this win because of her huge hits in 2025, even though she was against other famous up-and-coming artists like Addison Rae and Katseye....

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Percy Jackson Season 2 Over: Until the Next One

Juliana Wilkes, Editor January 29, 2026

With its finale premiering on January 21st, Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ second season has come to an end. The season has received a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and is ranked third on Disney+ for TV shows. As one of the most well-known series of all...

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You Will Be Changed For Good: Wicked Part Two Review

You Will Be Changed For Good: Wicked Part Two Review

Juliana Wilkes, Editor December 1, 2025

As one of the most anticipated movies of 2025, Wicked: For Good is the number one movie in the world after its box office weekend. Making $150 million domestically and $226 million globally, it is the biggest box office success for a Broadway musical...

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With No Regrets, Go See ‘Regretting You’ In Theaters

With No Regrets, Go See ‘Regretting You’ In Theaters

Juliana Wilkes, Editor November 6, 2025

Regretting You, starring Mason Thames and Mckenna Grace, premiered on October 24th. The movie grossed a little less than $27 million at the box office worldwide, and earned an overall rating of 86% on the Popcornometer. With two romantic plot lines and...

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French police officers stand next to a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum, on Quai Francois Mitterrand, in Paris on October 19, 2025. Robbers broke in to the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning, a source close to the case said, adding that its value was still being evaluated. A police source said an unknown number of thieves arrived on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

The Louvre Robbed, Like Straight Out of a Movie

Juliana Wilkes, Editor October 23, 2025

In just seven minutes, the most visited museum in the world, the Louvre, was robbed of nine pieces of the French crown jewels. The robbery occurred in broad daylight at around 9:30 French time, shortly after the museum opened for the day. After the heist,...

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The Life of a Showgirl: Is Taylor Swift Finally Happy?

The Life of a Showgirl: Is Taylor Swift Finally Happy?

Juliana Wilkes, Editor October 9, 2025

On Friday, October 3rd, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Along with it, she released a movie that includes all the songs and the behind-the-scenes of making the album. It is unlike any other album she has released,...

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Jimmy Kimmel vs. ABC

Jimmy Kimmel vs. ABC

Juliana Wilkes, Editor September 25, 2025

On Wednesday, September 17th, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, suspended by ABC. They decided that Kimmel’s comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk pushed it over the edge. Kimmel has had his show on the air...

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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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