La Quinta High School's student-run newspaper

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La Quinta High School's student-run newspaper

Hawkview

La Quinta High School's student-run newspaper

Hawkview

Humans of LQHS: Kaili Timberlake and the glass-half-full

Humans of LQHS: Kaili Timberlake and the glass-half-full

Trey Timberlake, Reporter February 23, 2021

It was Tuesday morning, March 13. The day was sunny and warm, the sky suffused with the fluffiest of clouds, yet an eerie feeling lingered throughout the day. Kaili Timberlake ‘24 walked with...

Humans of LQHS: Michael Barsoumians perspective of life during the pandemic

Humans of LQHS: Michael Barsoumian’s perspective of life during the pandemic

Christian Romero, Reporter February 18, 2021

Getting kicked out of class. Internet shutting off. Being automatically sorted into groups with strangers. Not being able to hear the teacher speak. Signing in using a Google Form. That weird feeling of...

Humans of LQHS: Aaron Morales just wants to be happy

Humans of LQHS: Aaron Morales just wants to be happy

Hannah Tovar, Managing Editor February 18, 2021

Struggling to live in the moment is a predicament many can relate to—especially during the pandemic. Many have lost most of their freedom due to being confined inside their homes, and the amount of time...

Humans of LQHS: Serving on the frontlines in the school community, Virginia Andrade credits her faith for her strength

Humans of LQHS: Serving on the frontlines in the school community, Virginia Andrade credits her faith for her strength

Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2021

On a hot summer Tuesday in August, Virginia Andrade is driving down Jefferson St. and Highway 111 on her way home from work. It’s nearly 120 degrees. She spots a young woman wearing torn sweats and a...

Humans of LQHS: The details of Kymani Nixs drive and determination

Humans of LQHS: The details of Kymani Nix’s drive and determination

Malachi Murrell, Reporter February 16, 2021

During the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs against the Lakers, Damian Lillard, point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, was scoring the basketball at a high level in the bubble—where playoffs...

Photo courtesy of Joann Monachello-Prahl; design by Kennedy Garman

Humans of LQHS: Nevertheless, Joann Monachello-Prahl persisted

Kennedy Garman, Multimedia Editor February 9, 2021

A young woman takes a seat outside an office for a job interview. She’s nervous but excited at the prospect of a new opportunity: ready for her interview with her potential new boss, a school principal.  By...

Photo courtesy of Dalanie Castanon; Design by Layla Freiberg

Humans of LQHS: Dalanie Castanon finds self-acceptance amidst the pandemic

Layla Freiberg, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2021

The Thursday morning air is chilly, clouds sit weightlessly in the blue sky. 16-year-old Dalanie Castanon ‘22 enters the gates of La Quinta High School, the sound of youth surrounding her.  As she...

Humans of LQHS: Valeria Rivera on balancing school and work

Humans of LQHS: Valeria Rivera on balancing school and work

Nicholas Hernandez, Reporter February 1, 2021

Students have learned more about themselves during the pandemic and more about life and how it shouldn’t be taken for granted.  This year has been especially hard on seniors, who have not been able...

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