Laker Update anchor, reporter and producer, Max Columbus, is attending the Washington Journalism and Media Conference this week in Washington, D.C., after being nominated by broadcasting instructor, Jennifer...
The high school’s eSports program returned for its spring season in February, but declining participation has left the team struggling to compete.
NyK Harris, a senior and team captain, said a shortage...
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Digital Media Arts students at the high school have taken a creative and meaningful step to support their peers on the autism spectrum. Under the guidance of instructor...
Alissa Smith, Writer and Photographer
• April 20, 2025
As the 2024-25 school year slowly but surely starts coming to a close, one treasured senior tradition has commenced yet again. In the U.S., the practice of Water Wars dates back somewhere between fifteen...
The earth, our home, has to be taken care of and we have the responsibility to do so. Especially natural gifts like the animals and wildlife. They need to be protected to keep our ecosystem healthy and...
When Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States, he promised many new policies and decisions would be made. Today, about 10 weeks since he took office, these promises appear to...
Alissa Smith, Writer and Photographer
• April 7, 2025
April has historically been a month filled with testing and test prep—especially for juniors. Not only do they have to prepare for AP exams along with all of the other classes, but must also worry about...
WB Has Heart is a student organization created by West Bloomfield High School juniors Matilda Edvardsson, Amarina Kriko, and Sophia Zholob to spread awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and make West...
Just within these last few days, tragedy has struck Los Angeles County, California, and things are only getting worse. A fire that started in Palisades spread all the way through Hollywood Hills.
These...
Robotics is a program that unites many to build robots and work as a team. Max Columbus is one of many students throughout the country who participate in this program. When asked about how it works he...
The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) holds a fall journalism workshop for students and staff who are studying journalism. Aside from developing new friendships, interacting with friends,...
Alissa Smith, Writer and Photographer
• October 30, 2024
November 1st is a fast-approaching deadline that has many seniors pulling their hair out. Not only do these students have to meet all of their in-school due dates for the end of the marking period, but...
