La Quinta High School's student-run newspaper

Hawkview

La Quinta High School's student-run newspaper

Hawkview

La Quinta High School's student-run newspaper

Hawkview

Opinion

Signed letters to the editor are welcomed and will be published as standalone pieces as space allows. All submissions from readers are subject to laws governing obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption of the school process. 

Opinion pieces, including columns, reflect the opinions of individual writers, while unsigned editorials reflect the majority opinion of the editorial board, not the school, the school district, or any other employees. 

John Darnaby in military uniform.

Finding the Missing Piece

Thea Spisz, Reporter & Illustrator January 23, 2018

After years of searching, my mom was finally able to find my aunt’s long-lost family. On January 2017, my aunt Dorothea passed away; she went peacefully while in a home for those who had dementia....

Pale Waves Makes Waves in L.A.

Pale Waves Makes Waves in L.A.

Emily Martinez, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2017

It was 4:30 p.m. when I arrived at The Moroccan Lounge located near Little Tokyo in Los Angeles on Dec. 2. A few fans dressed in tartan pants and leather jackets sat on the floor outside the new music...

Date Ideas for a Romantic Holiday Season

Date Ideas for a Romantic Holiday Season

Amanda Wilkerson, Reporter December 12, 2017

Kristen Hernandez/Hawkview Ahhh, the holiday season -- a time when neighborhoods light up with brilliant colors and an aroma of pine trees and cinnamon fill the air. A time when family comes together...

Decembers Whats Up With?!?!?!

December’s What’s Up With?!?!?!

Mariana Escatell, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2017

What’s up with Black Friday?!? I feel like the “hype” of Black Friday died down, so really Black Friday is now Lame Friday. What’s up with the Clippers literally doing terrible this season??!...

Gift Your Heart This Holiday Season

Ariah Hernandez, Reporter December 7, 2017

If you would like to bring joy to your loved ones this holiday season, a thoughtful gift can do the trick. Giving your loved ones the perfect gift and one that represents them the most is always important,...

Life is Strange: A Game With a Story

“Life is Strange”: A Game With a Story

Mikah Strong, Editor December 3, 2017

Recently on my Xbox, “Life is Strange,” one of my all-time favorite games, went on sale for a mighty price of $5. So, what did I do? I purchased it and played the heck out of it. Developed by Dontnod...

Lady Bird Passes with Flying Colors

“Lady Bird” Passes with Flying Colors

Katie Arias, Photo Editor/ News Editor November 30, 2017

Directed by Greta Gerwig, "Lady Bird" is one of the most touching and relatable coming-of-age stories that I have seen yet. This independent film encapsulates all the stresses a senior in high school faces...

John Doyles Thoughts on Destiny 2

John Doyle’s Thoughts on “Destiny 2”

John Doyle, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2017

After three years of releasing content for the first Destiny, developer Bungie this year has released the fully-fledged sequel, “Destiny 2.” Like the first game, the sequel is a first-person shooter...

Coco Tops Box Office

“Coco” Tops Box Office

Mariana Escatell, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2017

The newest animated Disney film “Coco” was released on Nov. 22, earning approximately $71 million throughout the five-day Thanksgiving holiday opening. Directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, the...

Pie or Die

Pie or Die

Mikah Strong, Editor November 3, 2017

Now, I am going to be honest, Thanksgiving is kind of boring in my family. That is, except for the Thanksgiving of 2009 when I was becoming a little cockier as a child. My newly found confidence was...

A McDonalds Thanksgiving

A McDonald’s Thanksgiving

Amanda Wilkerson, Reporter November 3, 2017

My family does not have a particular Thanksgiving tradition. It used to be that every year after I had celebrated with my mom, I would go to my dad's house and we would make apple pie. Some time through...

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