Sweethearts Inspire Audience at Their Spring Show
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
April 18, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Events, News, Showcase, Student Life
The 42nd line of Sweethearts performed their annual spring show this past Friday and Saturday. The theme of the show was “Inspire,” and the Sweethearts tried to work the theme into their decorations and routines. “We chose the theme ‘Inspire’ because we’ve been through a lot of tough obs...
Sophomores TV Field Trip
Keila Rubealcaba, Writer
April 12, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, News, Student Life
TV production teacher Francisco Tristan took his sophomore class to the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore, Texas on March 29. “This is the first year that I have taken a sophomore class in a field trip quite like this one in a while,” Tristan said. Tristan said he decided to go to the Texas Broadcast ...
The Truth About Immigration in America
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
April 12, 2019
Filed under Editorials, News, Opinion
No matter what side of the spectrum you fall on with American immigration and the militarization occurring at our US-Mexico border, it is important to know all the facts. Xenophobia and racial prejudice spreads today like the Black Plague in medieval Europe. I know I can’t change your mind on your...
A Sister Scandal Gone Wrong
Caroline Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2019
Filed under News
Jeffree Star is an American internet celebrity that has inspired many young men and women to express themselves through makeup. Star, a makeup icon, has released six eyeshadow palettes, liquid lipsticks, and highlighting palettes. Star was excited to reveal his first concealer after the launching of...
College Admissions Scandal
Keila Rubealcaba, Writer
April 8, 2019
Filed under News
On March 12, at least 50 people were found to be part of a scheme that involved bribery and cheating their children into colleges and universities. Many of these parents paid millions of dollars in order for their children to be accepted into an elite school. Some of the schools involved were Yale, Stanford,...
Upward Bound: Gaining Weight
Jalen Garrett, Writer
April 8, 2019
Filed under News, Student Life
Upward Bound is a college access program under the federal Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement (TRiO) Programs. Established by former President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, the program is home to many universities in Texas, but it is most prominent at Southern Methodist University (SMU). They...
Women’s Soccer On the Offensive
Cristopher Tule, Writer
April 8, 2019
Filed under News
With the World Cup around the corner, the women’s national soccer team has recently filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Complaints for more equality between the men’s team and the women’s team date back to 2016. With no actions from the Federation,...
Wallace’s Prom Dress Closet
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
March 29, 2019
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Everyone knows that Prom is expensive. From the dress, to shoes, to paying for the tickets, Prom is an event that can be difficult to pay for when economic hardship strikes. USA Today said that teens spend around $600 on Prom according to a survey Yahoo Styles conducted in 2017. English teacher Katie ...
Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
Keila Rubealcaba, Writer
March 8, 2019
Filed under News, Student Life
For African American History Month, Christie Milam and at least 20 other Lakeview staff members created different phases each week to go with the celebration. Lakeview’s overall theme for African American History Month was a journey of hope through bravery, faith, education and inspiration. “I...
Lakeview Basketball Season Recap
Jalen Garrett, Writer
March 8, 2019
Filed under Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, News, Sports
As the basketball season has come to an end, both the girls and boys varsity teams had remarkable seasons. The Lady Patriots finished the third in the district with a 20-11 record, while the Patriot Boys finished second in the district with a 17-11 record. Both teams punched a ticket into the playoffs. “This...
Boys Varsity Soccer Nearing the Season’s End
Cristopher Tule, Writer
March 8, 2019
Filed under Boys Soccer, News
The boys varsity soccer team took on South Garland High School on February 22. The game resulted in a close 1-0 defeat that continued the varsity run of poor results. Even though the game ended in a loss, senior Nathaniel Anderson said that beyond the score line, the team played well. “[It was]...
Should Transgender be Ban in the Military?
Keila Rubealcaba, Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under News
On January 22, the Supreme Court granted President Trump’s administration request to ban transgender individuals from joining the military. He first mentioned the policy in a series of tweets he sent out back in 2017, taking his defense attorney and the military chiefs by surprise. Trump later...