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.

October’s What’s Up With?!?!?!

Mariana Escatell, Editor-in-Chief ♦ November 3, 2017

What’s up with the Homecoming spirit days going from the '50s to ‘80s to ‘60s to ‘90s?? Why couldn’t y’all have just gone in order and what happened to the ‘70s?!?!? What’s up with...

That’s That Stuff I Don’t Like: Unoriginal Spirit Weeks

David Viefhaus, Photo Editor ♦ November 3, 2017

I am a senior at La Quinta High School and for these past four years, the spirit weeks never seem to change. There’s always the typical squad or twin day. Pajama day seems to appear every couple of spirit...

Evil Carn’Evil

Mikah Strong and ♦ October 24, 2017

Founded in 2007 by Sandra Wallace, who owns Parkwil Manor, she constructed a Carn”Evil” haunted house at the River in Rancho Mirage, located next to Babe’s BBQ. Open on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday...

Editor Hello: Bailey Franklin

Bailey Franklin, Editor-in-Chief ♦ September 28, 2017

HEYO BLACKHAWKS! This is your new co-editor-in-chief, Bailey Franklin, for the Hawkview newspaper. Along with the rest of our editors and reporters, I am ecstatic to be assisting the hard-working Mariana...

2017-2018 “Hawkview” Editors Say Hello

September 28, 2017

Adventures at Palm Springs Comic Con

Juan Puga and Christian Rodriguez ♦ September 28, 2017

September: What’s Up With?!?!?!?

Mariana Escatell, Editor-in-Chief ♦ September 28, 2017

What’s up with the rule that students can only change their lanyards if it’s school or military-related?? Just let me wear my “Cars” lanyard in peace!!! What’s up with the Snapchat map...

‘A Celebration of All Things Nerdy’

Juan Puga, Sports Editor ♦ September 28, 2017

From August 25-27, the second annual Palm Springs Comic Con kicked off with a bigger and badder send off than ever. This year’s festivities built upon last year’s mediocre success with even more exhibits,...

First Timer Explores Comic Con

Christian Rodriguez, Features Editor ♦ September 28, 2017

Over the weekend of August 25-27, I had the pleasure of visiting the Palm Springs Comic Con with my classmate Juan Puga (10). I have to admit that I wasn’t expecting much. Conventions in big cities...

A Warm Welcome from the ASB President Santiago Magaña

Santiago Magaña, ASB Executive President ♦ September 28, 2017

I would like to begin by saying hello and welcome to all of our new and returning Blackhawks! Our beautiful campus presents the most hard-working, involved, and bold teachers and staff, in addition to...

Editor Hello: Mariana Escatell

Mariana Escatell, Editor-in-Chief ♦ September 28, 2017

Welcome back to school, much appreciated Hawkview readers (the three of you that there are). For those of you who are just opening up an issue for the first time, shame on you!! *beauty pageant contestant...