Reuben Foster Domestic Violence Controversy
Jalen Garrett, Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Editorials
The National Football League (NFL) has been in an unyielding battle with domestic violence and other legal issues for years, and Reuben Foster has once again pushed the stereotype that the NFL is a league full of players who are violent towards women or can’t keep themselves out of trouble. Foster,...
BTS Delivers Speech at United Nations
Keila Rubealcaba, Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Editorials
Bangtan Boys (BTS) gave a speech at the United Nations General Assembly about their “Love Yourself” campaign on September 24. Their campaign partnered with UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) to end violence against children and teenagers. The leader of the group, Kim...
Chance for Unity In the United States
Jessiyah Sanders, Writer
November 8, 2018
Filed under Editorials
Last month, Kanye West was interviewed by TMZ’s Harvey Levin to discuss several different topics, including his idea of bringing Colin Kaepernick to the White House with President Donald Trump to bring unity in places they differ. It’s no secret that President Trump is not a fan of Kaepernick’s...
Discussions About Race in Class
Aabha Kc, Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Teachers are influential role models for many students, ranging from what they teach to the discussions they have in class. Students learn from teachers, so it is important for teachers to openly talk about race and racism in the classroom. “Teachers provide an example of how I should live my...
Cold Fronts and Rain Disrupt Student Routines
Aabha Kc, Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Since last week, the temperature in Texas has dropped significantly with the strong cold front that moved in, dropping temperatures into the low 40s and bringing an increase in rain. According to Dallas News NBC 5 forecast, this October is already the second wettest month this year, with September...
The Promise Leading Students to Success
Cristopher Tule, Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
The Dallas County Promise is back for a second year in a row. With senior year rolling by fast, the encouragement from teachers to sign the pledge is increasing daily. By offering free acceptance to any of the seven community colleges in the Dallas area with little requirements and the ability to...
PSAT Test Confidentiality
Ian Dacus, Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
When a student signs the confidentiality contract on the back of the PSAT or SAT, they don't always follow the binding agreement. Five minutes after the PSAT concluded, memes flooded the internet that revealed questions that were on the PSAT and the answers that were provided. “College Board is...
Beto and Ted Face Off
Ian Dacus, Writer
October 11, 2018
Filed under Editorials
The current major candidates for the Texas Senate are Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O’Rourke. There are varying opinions on the two candidates, ranging from their stances on policies to future plans for Texas. “I’m a democrat so anything I [say] would be biased,” history teacher...
Join the WRIOT!
Caroline Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
WRIOT is a creative writing club that welcomes all poets, fictional writers, artists, and photographers to come together and share their ideas. The club produces a yearly literary magazine that accepts submissions from Lakeview’s young writers and artists and even teachers. However, what makes this...
Brett KavaNO Abortion
Caroline Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
With a vacancy in the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has nominated Brett Kavanaugh to fill in the role. However, a psychology professor in California, Christine Blasey Ford, has recently accused him of sexually assaulting her in high school. This has postponed the Senate’s vote on whether he...
Serena Williams U.S. Open Controversy
Jalen Garrett, Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
At the 2018 U.S. Open championship, Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player, male or female, to win the final. However, her celebratory day was overshadowed by her opponent: Serena Williams. Williams was defeated in two sets, but it was how she lost that caused so much controversy. Williams was...
Summer Starting Late
Aaron Cubillos, Writer
June 5, 2018
Filed under Editorials
The school year is finally ending this week, Friday, June 8, for all schools in GISD. It took us a long time to get here but we finally made it. But why so late? When most school districts in Texas end their school years last week, an entire week before us. Dallas, Houston and Austin have all already clo...