Is there an age limit to Halloween?

Aaron Cubillos, Writer November 2, 2017

As I sat outside my front porch helping out my parents give out Halloween candy to the  neighborhood kids, I saw something that caught my attention: a large group of high school students going around...

Why is the Fair so expensive?

Aaron Cubillos, Writer November 2, 2017

The Texas State Fair is a wonderful attraction that comes to town once a year for about a month. It's an exciting place if you're looking for thrilling rides, savor rare cuisine, and experience an overall...

The Bystander Effect

Jessiyah Sanders, Writer November 2, 2017

If you were a bystander of someone in need would you drop everything and help or would you turn you back hoping that somebody else would help instead? In March of 1964, 28-year-old Catherine “Kitty”...

Why can’t we wear Halloween costumes to school?

Hailey Grizzaffi, Writer November 1, 2017

Halloween is a popular holiday that many people have used to express themselves and be creative while growing up. It is something fun and a way for everyone, especially teenagers, to be somebody else for...

Hip Hop Isn’t to Blame for Your Kids’ Acts of Violence

Jessiyah Sanders, Writer October 9, 2017

Since its sudden emergence in the late seventies and early eighties, hip hop has been controversial. The explicitness, language, and substance abuse are just some of the themes that exist within the lyrics....

Is Kneeling Really Disrespectful to the American Flag?

Jessiyah Sanders, Writer September 29, 2017

During a rally in Huntsville, Alabama, on Friday September 22, 2017, President Donald Trump blasted NFL athletes who kneeled during the national anthem, proceeding to call them “sons of *******,” who...

Help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

Caroline Aguilar, Writer September 29, 2017

Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on September 18, and left the island powerless. Not only is the country powerless, but they haven't had running water since. We can all help contribute to Puerto Ricans,...

Maybe, Just Maybe, Climate Change is Real

Tim Kihneman, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2017

When two once in a lifetime hurricanes hit in the same week, it’s time to face the facts: climate change is real. Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc across the Texas Gulf Coast, and we’re still scrambling...

Colin Kaepernick’s Impact On Sports

Jessiyah Sanders, Writer September 8, 2017

Before Colin Kaepernick would sit on the bench during the national anthem in the NFL’s 2016-2017 preseason, and eventually kneel during the national anthem in 2016-2017 regular season, national anthem...

How do we Impeach Trump?

Hailey Grizzaffi, Writer September 7, 2017

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the following editorial are the opinions of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Patriot Post staff, adviser, the LCHS faculty or administration,...

Join a Club or Organization!

Khivani Young, Writer and Photographer September 7, 2017

It’s told to students all across the country and perhaps even all over the world: “Get involved at school!”  Joining a club or organization is a vital part of your high school years and is something...

Trump fires Comey

Tim Kihneman, Copy Editor May 19, 2017

Earlier this month, FBI Director James Comey, was fired by Donald Trump for no pre-existing reason. Normally, the Director serves at the FBI for a 10-year term after which the president appoints a new...

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