Dual Credit Seniors Earn 5,900 Hours of College Credit
Alexis Rodriguez, Writer
June 1, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Lakeview Centennial High School’s Magnet and Dual Credit advisor Timi Creekmore put together a surprise party, complete with cupcakes and balloons, for the 193 Class of 2018 seniors who participated in the Dual Credit program to celebrate their 5,910 hours of college credit. Creekmore, a former...
U.S. Funding MS-13 Executions
Cynthia Sandoval, Writer
June 1, 2018
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Ever since 1980, the MS-13 gang has been making appearances all over the United States and Central America. There’s over 10,000 gang members currently in the streets of Washington D.C. and 40 states across the U.S and nearly 50,000 in Central America. According to CNN.com, the United States has ...
ABC’s Roseanne Canceled Following Racist Tweet
Hailey Grizzaffi, Writer
June 1, 2018
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ABC canceled its reboot of hit 90’s sitcom “Roseanne” this past Tuesday after the show’s star, Roseanne Barr, racially targeted a former White House Adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett. The tweet focused on racially degrading Jarrett for being African American, although she...
Students Prepare for Finals Week
Aabha Kc, Writer
June 1, 2018
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With finals week being next week, students are preparing by going over their notes and going to study sessions. “I’m making flash cards for every subject and I’m just going over the important points and topics for each,” sophomore Jenna Warlick said. Students are able to exempt their fi...
New iPad Turn-in Announcement Method
Laith Annab, Writer
May 30, 2018
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On May 14, everyone's iPad background changed – informing them what they need to bring back to school and when. “Everyone's ipad background was supposed to change,” campus Apple tech Steven Turner said. This is similar to how it was done last year. The iPad’s backgrounds were changed telling you when an...
Lakeview Ranks Bronze in State Recognized Schools was Recognized by the Nation
Aaron Cubillos, Writer
May 30, 2018
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Lakeview Centennial has been recognized as one of the best high schools in Texas – ranking in at number 23 out of the. Lakeview was one of only two schools in the entire district to be recognized as being one of the best; the other school was North Garland – which came in at number 171. The ...
NBC Saves “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” After Only 31 Hours
Tim Kihneman, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, News
Earlier last week, Fox announced that it was dropping its popular show, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” after only five seasons. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has quickly grown as one of Fox’s most popular sitcoms, with fans claiming it to be better than classics such as “Friends,” “How I Met Your Mo...
U.S. Moves Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv Despite Palestinian Backlash
Hailey Grizzaffi, Writer
May 16, 2018
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On the 70th anniversary of the formation of Israel, May 14, the United States Embassy was relocated to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. The protests began toward the end of March, originally in opposition to Israel’s economic blockade of Gaza, and have resulted in bloodshed primarily inflicting the prote...
Underclassman Awards Show Promise for Future Lakeview Students
Aabha Kc, Writer
May 13, 2018
Filed under News, Student Life
Everyone loves awards for being accomplished their in school work. On April 26, Lakeview students came together to collect their awards for their academic accomplishments. “I walked up with the juniors to get my award thing. I was kinda nervous, but I was happy and felt accomplished,” sophomo...
Heartbeat Bill in Iowa Comes into Play
Hailey Grizzaffi, Writer
May 10, 2018
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the new Heartbeat Bill into law on May 4, 2018. It is the country's most limiting abortion legislation yet. The bill eliminates the possibility for an abortion after the first sign of a fetal heartbeat (which is typically at around six weeks after conception) ex...
AP Testing Week is Upon Us
Aabha Kc, Writer
May 10, 2018
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AP tests are being held this week and next week, and AP students taking the tests are trying to finish up their preparations. “I’m still reviewing all my world history notes,” sophomore Joshua Benevides said.”[I] can’t believe it’s almost time for me to take the test.” Teachers ar...
Graduation is Coming
Khivani Young, Writer
May 10, 2018
Filed under News, Student Life
Graduation: the epitome of every high school student’s life. The last four years of our lives is being shoved into a 90 minute (or more) ceremony that consists of a handshake and then an usher off stage. For some, graduation is just another glorified experience that they’d rather not have to go ...