Senior Night: The Final Shot
Jalen Garrett, Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports, Student Life
In the last home game of the season, Lakeview defeated the North Garland Raiders 62-41. Extending their win streak to four games, the Patriots have a 21-7 record against North Garland and has beaten them in the last eight matchups. This win secured Lakeview a spot in the playoffs, along with three othe...
Oink Oink: It’s the Year of the Pig
Caroline Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2019
Filed under News, Student Life
AP and Dual Credit English teacher Elise Song has been celebrating the Chinese New Year with her classes for four years now. In celebration of the new year, Song enjoys giving her students a chance to learn about their Chinese zodiac animals and what Chinese Lunar New Year is about. She also traditionally...
Law Students Bridging the Gap
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Law magnet students and law teacher Cedric Davis hosted a “Bridge the Gap” event to receive a grant for their program. The grant was awarded to schools that created an event involving law enforcement. “Bridge the Gap” focused on providing a space for students and police officers from around the...
Mental Health Awareness Spread Around Lakeview
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
January 31, 2019
Filed under News, Student Life
This week is Lakeview’s third annual mental health awareness week. Student Council hosted the week to spread awareness and support those affected by mental health illnesses. Each day has been dedicated to a different mental illness, and students and staff have been wearing specific clothing colors to sho...
Marchin’ for Our Rights
Caroline Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2019
Filed under Columns, News, Student Life
The annual Women’s Rights march was held January 20 in downtown Dallas. Women, men and children marched in protest for their rights. People held signs to speak up about not only women’s rights but other social issues as well. “I think that marching shows a lot,” junior Kassandra Oviedo said....
Patriots Boys Varsity Basketball: Lakeview vs. Garland
Jalen Garrett, Writer
January 30, 2019
Filed under Boys Basketball, News, Showcase, Sports, Student Life
After a huge loss against Wylie High School, the Patriots defeated the Garland Owls 72 to 43. Lakeview has a 23-8 record against Garland, and has beaten them by an average of 18 points in every win. Lakeview’s defensive play was the main factor into them winning the game. They stole the ball eight times and never trailed the entire contest. ...
LTAB Students Perform at Slam-Off
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, LTAB, News, Showcase, Student Life
Twelve Louder than A Bomb (LTAB) poets performed two poems each at their slam-off last Friday night. Student judges rated their performances, and their placings from the slam-off determined who would compete in their first multi-school competition. Students who placed first through fourth will compe...
Clean Up, Clean Up, Everybody, Everywhere
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
January 17, 2019
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Once every two months, National Honor Society (NHS) members have “campus clean up.” The members break up into small groups and go around the school picking up trash. NHS has been cleaning up the campus for several years. “With us being such a huge service organization, our campus should be our fi...
‘Tis the Season for Christmas at LC
Caroline Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
Filed under News, Student Life
The spirit of Christmas for many students is a time to spend quality time with family. We found some students who are going to be doing some pretty exciting things this christmas break. “We always celebrate on the 24th,” junior Kassandra Oviedo said. “It’s a tradition that we’ve carried...
Piano Students Take Field Trip
Natalie Taylor, Copy Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, News, Showcase, Student Life
Each student in piano teacher Brenda Whitlow’s class went on a field trip to showcase Christmas music they learned in class. The classes were split into trips on different days. Some groups went to retirement homes, and other groups went to local middle schools to perform. Whitlow’s B1 and...
Secret Santa With WRIOT
Cristopher Tule, Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Events, Student Life
WRIOT, the creative writing club, is hosting a Secret Santa party next week in the spirit of the Christmas holiday. Vice President of WRIOT, junior Kassandra Oviedo, says that activities like Secret Santa are positive for the club. “Doing these types of festive activities such as Secret Santa...
Check Up on Your Method at Check the Method
Cristopher Tule, Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, LTAB, News, Student Life
December is the month for writers at Lakeview! On Saturday, December 15, Check the Method will be held at Lakeview from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will serve as a writing workshop and a panel discussion. It also will have an open mic time and a live DJ performance by DJ José Olivarez. Check...