April 2018 • Volume XXIII • Issue 4

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2 School news “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet” Sneak Peek

Drew Patterson Reporter This year’s spring play will be “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet,” which was chosen

by Kathy Karstens, the tech director, and Ms. Whelchel, the substitute drama director, in an effort to give the senior actors the opportunity to perform their last high school show. It will be a relatively short performance: a one-act play that will run for approximately 40-50 minutes, not including the intermission.

The play itself is a comedy and a version of “Romeo and Juliet” told in the style of Dr. Seuss with one or two major plot points being different. The play will make fun of the original “Romeo and Juliet” throughout the show.

This is Whelchel’s first

time directing a high school play. She has completed research ahead of of directing the performance. Even still, she said, “I’m still figuring it out as I go; the cast is great, and every day is different.” She expects the performance to turn out well.

As the students rehearse, they are focused on line memorization and line editing.

Currently, the biggest obstacle is with the actors’ performances, as some of them talk too quickly.

As of midMarch, they had one costume in the works: a costume designed for each of the four narrators of the play. The costumes

for the narrators are inspired by Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat.” “I would have to say that best part of the show so far is the costume designing. It's so much fun finding out what works and what doesn't and how everything fits into the big picture of the show,” said C h r i s t i a n Moreno ‘20, an actor in the play.

“Also, it's really fun trying on costumes in general!” The play is set to premiere on May 3.

Illustration by Thea Spisz

The Garden Fellowship Mission

Katelyn Pagela Copy Editor

MHA students Andrea Bresani ‘19 and Jordan Menne ‘19 were given the opportunity from their church, The Garden Fellowship, to travel to Carmen Serdán, Mexico and help disabled orphans in need through the ONE 27 Foundation. During the trip, the girls helped the organization in bringing their highest level of care and love to the orphans. They were assigned tasks from washing dishes to establishing relationships with the kids.

“My task when I was there was to hang out with the girls and color with them,” said Bresani. “It was a cool experience to be able to travel there and learn

new things.”

The mission of the ONE 27 organization is to work with other churches, spread love, and give the orphans the utmost care they deserve. “This whole experience just gives a new perspective on life,” said Menne. “To me, it’s like a privilege to have traveled there and helped them.”

Bresani and Menne are eager to return to the orphanage over the summer, as they wish to further help the organization in fulfilling their vision to spread endless faith and love.

“The kids were all so comfortable around us and it was nice to see them open up,” said Bresani. “It means so much to see how their lives are impacted by what we’ve done.”

Photo courtesy of Andrea Bresani and Jordan Menne

Seven-Period Bell Schedule Proposal Does Not Make the Grade

Sebastian Camacho Copy Editor Kevin Ayala Reporter

The million dollar question in education has always been, “What is the best way to teach?” This year, an idea that floated around La Quinta High was modifying the bell schedule to include seven periods rather than six.

On January 26, an initial procedural vote by certificated staff was made and at least 20 percent of the staff voted to move forward to discuss the seven-period schedule. However, on March 16, changes were presented to the proposed

schedule for next school year to meet the minimum required instructional minutes set forth by the state and the school district. As a result, this meant that another procedural vote by the staff needed to be facilitated.

The official announcement was made on April 1 that the majority of the staff voted not to move forward with the consideration of an extra period next year.

Even with this decision, Principal Wilson will discuss a back-up plan within the next few staff meetings.

This plan will address the concerns pertaining to students with Ds and Fs, protecting programs – such as ROTC, AVID, IB, PSA, MHA

and Culinary – as well as ensuring the needs of special education students and English language learners are being met.

Evidently, the addition of another period would have caused several benefits and detriments. An extra period in the school day would have provided growth to programs and provided more opportunities for students who were seeking out an extra class.

This extra opportunity could have resulted in students taking IB classes or any of the academies offered.

Ms. Pedersen, one of the counselors, stated that it could have helped those students whose schedules were

too tight to do some of the things they need, referencing specifically to students who need to take remedial classes and must be sent to another school in order to get all their credits completed. She also said highachieving students could benefit from having some electives in order to explore more classes.

Ms. Ramirez, head counselor, agreed that these changes would have been beneficial in order to help create more well-rounded students, as well as to help athletes and students in restrictive academies to take other classes.

With benefits, however, there are always disadvantages. The main concern

was that an extra period in the day would shorten the length of classes, resulting in a reduction of instructional time.

Another disadvantage of a seven-period day was the potential increase in the amount of homework that could be given. Cramming in an extra hour or two of homework would be the main concern for students, especially those who don’t have much time in their day, due to their extra responsibilities.

Overall, the addition of a seventh period is a highly debated topic that presented both pros and cons.

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Students Read Across America Blackhawks at Battle of the Books She added, “I think it Emily Martinez

Copy/Ad Editor La Quinta High School’s Future Teachers Club celebrated Read Across America on March 2 by reading to students at Amelia Earhart Elementary.

“Read Across America is a day to encourage parents to read to their kids and also to encourage kids to read for themselves,” Brittney Contreras ‘19 said. “We went to go read to a few classes; it was really cool.”

Ms. Ptak, who is the Future Teachers Club adviser, explained that it allows the students to experience working with kids firsthand.

helps them to see whether they want to work with kids. It lets them know whether it’s something they’re into or not.”

The future teachers learned about young chil-

dren and how to talk with them. For example, Contreras explained that to ensure the kids do not doze off, the volunteers ask the young students questions throughout the readings.

Sierra Murrell ‘19 said, “The thing that I took from the experience was that you need to be a flexible person and that a little bit of kindness, such as giving a kid a sticker, goes a long way.”

Emily Roessler ‘19 added, “Future Teachers Club is preparing me for my future because I want to become a first grade teacher. This is giving me learning experiences with the kids, which will be helpful.”

Illustration by Mia Gonzalez

Ariah Hernandez Reporter

Desert Sands Unified participated in Battle of the Books, a nationwide competition for students in K-12, at Palm Desert High on March 7.

This year, La Quinta High School’s team was comprised of nine members, three of which were returnees. The team members that competed in this year’s competition were Katie Fisher ‘20, Serena Gomez ‘21, Lizbeth Luevano ‘20, Isabella Beltrán ‘18.

The other members were Kenny Yang ‘19, Mikayla Fazzone ‘21, Katryna Holguin ‘18, Camilla Uribe ‘21, and Emma Graham ‘21.

Ms. Chesebrough, an

StudySync Becomes the New Standardized ELA Textbook

John Doyle Copy Editor

After months of research, teachers voted on the adoption of a new English textbook for grades 6-12. The winner became the online application known as StudySync.

The application features a library of over 1,200 texts that is constantly growing. Unlike a physical textbook, StudySync allows students to directly complete assignments online.

One of these assignments, known as Blasts, challenges students to analyze topics of “current cultural significance, giving them the opportunity to voice informed opinions on the matter,” according to the official website.

StudySync was ultimately selected by a subcommittee of teachers, including Mr. Bowman, Mr. Daughtery and Ms. Cortez, because of its high accessibility to a wide range of students.

“Any student that is a struggling reader or an English language learner will now have a curriculum that supports and builds on the work they are getting in the ELA class,” said Kara Contreras, Project Facilitator at Desert Sands Unified School District.

Mr. Bowman described the other textbook that was not voted on as “trapped in the past. It was like a digital version of a set book; they were never going to add anything to it; it [wasn’t] going to evolve or change with technology.” He believes that StudySync “em-

braces the future of education” and meets students’ technological needs.”

In regards to how the program will be implemented in the years to come, it is hard to determine.

English teacher Ms. Gonzalez said, “Since I teach designated ELD, we are having conversations on when and how to implement this new material. As for years after that, it is hard to answer, since ELD is a program that cons t a n t l y changes.”

A s for how the program will help English language learners, the material is there, but ul-

timately “teachers will [still] need to implement strategies for ELL students,” added Gonzalez.

Ultimately, the current Holt English textbook will be replaced by the McGraw StudySync material by next school year for the next seven years to make learning English more interactive, fun, and intuitive for all students in grades 6-12 at DSUSD. Illustration by Thea Spisz

English I teacher, is the Battle of the Books coordinator.

“When I used to teach in Alaska, I did the elementary level of the competition. I’ve been doing the competition here at La Quinta for the last three years,” she said.

Chesebrough got students involved in Battle of the Books by telling her English classes about the competition and informing other English teachers about it to spread the word.

She asked her fellow English colleagues to keep an eye out on keen readers in their classes.

The five books the team read this year were “A Beautiful Poison,” “The Absolute True Diary of A Part-Time Indian,” “All The Bright Places,” “Ready Player One,” and “The Higher Girl.”

Fisher got involved in Battle of the Books just this year. “I like to read and I thought Battle of the Books would be a good opportunity to read some new books,” she explained.

Despite losing to Indio High, they look forward to competing next year.

Illustration by Mia Gonzalez

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4 School News LQHS Holds First Lockdown Drill of the Year

Thea Spisz Reporter

On Feb. 28, La Quinta High School had its first lockdown drill of the year in the passing period between first and third period.

With the recent school shooting in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida, many students across the U.S. are on edge. It is worth noting, however, the recent school shooting did not prompt LQHS’ practice drill, as the school had already planned it in advance.

Some aspects that could be added to classrooms to create a feel for a safer environment would be to add blinds to all rooms.

“I do think our classrooms should actually have blinds in them. There [are not] any in pretty much all

my classes,” said Gordon Haskell ‘18.

However, some students took the drill too lightly.

Ivan Acosta ’18 recalled his experience. “To put it bluntly, it was bad. Even though it was a drill, I took it seriously. A lot of the students walked in slowly, joking around and being really loud.”

According to Mr. Magnera, one of the assistant principals, security officers thought the lockdown went smoothly and were proud of the responses.

People must take the drills seriously, as it is supposed to prepare students for what could possibly happen.

“It could happen anywhere to anyone. It happened in Columbine, Florida and other places, who is to say it [will not]

happen here?” added Acosta.

Magnera also stated that there are procedures in place that will help in the case of an actual lockdown.

To help prevent a real lockdown from happening, Magnera encourages students to report anything that may seem suspicious, as minor as it may seem, on PSSTWorld.com, an anonymous reporting tool.

Additionally, Magnera emphasized that in the event LQHS has a lockdown, it does not mean that there is an active shooter on campus. In fact, sometimes the local police department will ask schools to go on lockdown if they feel someone could be a possible threat to those on campus, even when they are not actually near the school.

Next year, the focus will change to networking and customer service, where students will learn programming and operating system troubleshooting.

These focuses provide students with the skills necessary to pursue further education in robotics or programming and find entry-level careers in the ICT industry. Snell said that in the future, ICTA hopes to give students the “opportunity to earn industry networking certificates that can be used to obtain entry-level jobs in ICT industry sectors.”

Another future goal of ICTA Snell mentioned is giving students the opportunity to earn college credit by taking the class. ITCA is

working with College of the Desert to help make this possible.

ICTA students participate in SkillsUSA technical competitions and UC Davis’ C-STEM Day. Last year, the team took bronze. Most recently, ICTA participated in the SkillsUSA Regional competition against other schools in Southern California, in w h i c h Stephanie Vazquez-Muñoz ‘18 won gold. She will be competing in the SkillsUSA State competition this month.

Freshmen students interested in joining the threeyear ICT Academy can speak to their counselor and fill out an application.

ICTA Gives Students a Leg Up

Christian Rodriguez Features Editor

ICTA, or Information and Communications Technology Academy, was initiated three years ago by Mr. Snell, who explained that ICTA aims to “provide students with a leg up in obtaining a job with the ICT industry employers of the Coachella Valley.”

The program teaches students to solve applied problems (“from a program that will figure out your GPA, or to program a kiosk that can take your food order, or even to solve/graph math problems,” specified Snell) and to design, build and program robots.

Currently, ICTA is focusing on programs and system development by teaching the 23 enrolled students robotics and C language programming.

Blackhawks Pay Tribute to Gun Violence Victims

Katie-Rose Arias Reporter

“We’re not trying to disrupt education,” said Angie Soria ‘19. “We’re trying to protect it.”

On March 14, students from La Quinta High voluntarily participated in a nationwide walkout aimed to spark conversation about gun violence and pay respect to the lives lost in the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

According to Dr. Wilson, who is the principal at LQHS, three groups of students scheduled a meeting with him a week prior to March 14 to discuss the planning of the walk-out.

The students had drafted a timely schedule exhibiting the event’s details and Dr. Wilson signed off on the student-organized event. “It wasn’t a matter of administration supporting students in walking out, but acknowledging it and realizing that this was going to happen no matter what,” said Dr. Wilson.

Once the clock struck 10 a.m., students walked out of their classrooms to head over to the basketball courts chanting, “Enough is enough.” In front of the student-led migration, a group of Blackhawks held a sign that read “#ENOUGH” along with participating students’ signatures.

After one lap around the football field, students made their way to the home side bleachers while 18 students walked on the field carrying

18 balloons to symbolize the 17 lives lost in Florida’s massacre. The additional balloon was in remembrance of a student that lost her life the same morning of the walkout due to an accidental school shooting in Alabama.

There were four student speakers: Nathalyn Johnson ‘19, Emily Martinez ‘19, Olivia Billingsly ‘19, and Angie Soria ‘18. Each student spoke passionately about the importance of voting and speaking out against gun violence.

Johnson and Martinez joined together and simultaneously gave a speech to students on the bleachers.

They said, “This is a movement that will not die out because come this fall, the politicians who are not with us will be voted out. Enough is enough and we are the change that is coming. If you’re sitting in these bleachers and you can, please exercise your vote.”

The event ended with a total of 18 minutes of silence, one for each victim.

After each minute, a balloon was released into the sky.

During the lunch period, LQHS’ ASB office was open so that students could write letters to local representatives about their concerns about gun control.

“Each student that spoke gave me hope for our world’s future,” said Dr. Wilson.

Illustration by Thea Spisz

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Local news 5 Rainbow Youth Summit, Colorful as Ever

Mikah Strong Reporter On Saturday, March 10, the annual LGBT Rainbow Youth Summit took place at the Desert Sands Unified School District. The event was not hard to spot, as two inflatable rainbows and a rainbow door led attendees to a huge room with pride flags hanging from the staircase.

The day started with everyone gathered in a room to talk about issues the world is facing today, like gun control and bathroom bills. There was also a presentation on sexual health and STDs. Nicole Gallien ‘19 stated, “We got straight into issues and we discussed things that we never get to mention at school. It’s important to bring up such topics because, together, we have such a big voice and can make a change.”

As the event continued, attendees were able to attend different presentations, some that dolled people up in drag, one that talked about the “T” in LGBT, as well as a Q&A session about anything that anyone wanted to ask. Other than the individual events being held, awards and scholarships were given.

Asher Isquierdo ‘18 stated, “I enjoy my time there every year, as I love seeing our wonderful community coming together to become more informed and ready to better the future.”

As the day came to an end, there were per-

formances by drag queens Marina Mac, Cherilyn, Sheena Wolfe, as well as drag king Jesse Jones and Michael Jackson impersonator, River Gibbs. After the performances, many stayed to dance to the music or to socialize with other guests.

Overall, the event was very informative and colorful, like any event that pertains to the LGBTQ+ community. It is definitely one to go to next year and many years after.

Photo by Mikah Strong

The Journey in Space, Love, and Patience

Thao Nguyen Assistant Editor Bailey Franklin Editor-in-Chief

On Friday, Feb. 23, the husband and wife duo, American politician Gabrielle Giffords and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, were the featured speakers at the Youth Town Hall event at the Renaissance Esmeralda. High school students were also given the chance to meet current NASA astronaut, Megan McArthur.

The main topic between the speakers was how far they had to get in order to reach certain points in their lives. McArthur explained how she achieved her goal of becoming an astronaut.

Through hard work, perseverance, and dedication, she traveled a path different

from others. She reiterated the point that there is always more than one road to every destination. It took baby steps on earth before she took her big leap into space.

Similar to McArthur, Kelly recalled his own steps he took to fly the skies, push into space, and even how he found patience in his love life. Before taking his journey into space, Kelly faced struggles during his work in the Navy and in NASA. However, his patience was truly tested after an assassination attempt occurred on his wife, Gabrielle Giffords. Kelly discussed how impatient he was as a person and still is. However, while he knew it would be hard to be patient, he stated, “I understood what I had to do for her and she had helped me work with my pa-

The Flames of Passion and Trailblazing Women

Thao Nguyen Assistant Editor Katie Arias Reporter

On March 8, two trailblazing women inspired high school students across the Coachella Valley at Youth Town Hall as the world celebrated International Women’s Day. Former U.S Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 and the only surviving child of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, shared her life story.

Afterwards, American poet and author, Jill Essbaum moved students with her words, advising students to hold onto their passions. “Words have meaning,

words hurt, and words echo,” Essbaum proclaimed. Focusing on the youth, she emphasized how the power of speech is within each person and words portray each person’s strength.

Essbaum asked students about their passions. “Big or small, shout something you are passionate about!” she exclaimed.

Kennedy embodied the optimism in the room once she entered, her presence empowering those around her. Her main advice for students was to “go for it,” noting that nothing should hold a person back from their interests and passions.

Kennedy opened up about the steps it took for her, as a woman, to become an ambassa-

dor. While she looked up to her father’s legacy, she felt more guided by her grandmother and mother, as they were the most impactful figures in her life.

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tience.”

Giffords was a Democratic congresswoman from 2007 to 2012 and her focus on health care reform and illegal immigration were sources of attention for those opposed to her candidacy. As a result, she was shot in a Safeway market parking lot in 2011. Others injured and killed include a nine-year-old girl who inspired Giffords’ campaign against gun violence. After this occurred, they walked a long, hard road of recovery filled with patience, love, and sacrifice.

LQHS’ student ambassador, Andrew Hunter ‘18, elaborated on the concluding discussion and “felt that because of their story, we were able to smoothly introduce the discussion questions. The audience was able to build up their confidence and express their opinions, especially on the controversial topic of gun control.

This was the first time the event was completely student-led and everything was a success.”

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Esteemed Pastry Chef Preps for PD Food & Wine in Blackhawk Kitchen

Brysenia Miranda Assistant Editor

It’s a Thursday morning and the scents of cake batter, cinnamon, and cream cheese fill the Blackhawk Kitchen as Zac Young, a pastry chef well-known for his appearances on the Food Network, prepares his famous molten carrot cake with two of La Quinta High’s Culinary Academy students, Elijah Hicks ‘18 and Zachary Wisdom ‘18.

Young was at LQHS preparing a dessert for the eighth annual Palm Desert Food and Wine.

His culinary journey started with a cookie. Like many college students, he didn’t know how to bake.

“So, I just started making them in my apartment.

That’s when I was like, ‘Oh! This is kind of cool and delicious,” he says.

For high school students looking into pursuing a culinary career, Young advises, “Don’t do it,” prompting laughter from those in the kitchen.

He admits the job is time-consuming, exhausting, and laborious. “A lot of people think being a chef is sexy, but it’s not,” he explains. “[It’s] ultimately very rewarding because what we’re doing is feeding people and making people happy.”

He notes that the career is a “labor of love,” and so, his real advice to aspiring culinary artists is to pursue their passions. “You just have to love it because if not, you’re going to be miserable,” he says. “I think, like anything, you have to love what you do because there’s no glory or money or fame in it.”

Named one of the top ten pastry chefs in the United States, Young cooks and bakes it all, but he

prefers baking. “I like the art and the science of [baking] versus the more freefalling savory cooking,” he explains. “I like the structure and the architecture so I just kind of gravitated towards pastry.”

Back in the Blackhawk Kitchen, Wisdom prepares for the desserts by measuring flour and cutting butter into cubes. “[Chef Young] is really nice. He showed me a couple of new tricks,” he says. “Overall, it was a good learning experience.”

Photo by Brysenia Miranda

Indian Wells Tennis Bloomed with New Champions

Mlen Azurin Art Editor

The Indian Wells Masters, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, welcomed 2018 with the theme, “BNP Paribas in Full Bloom.” The Indian Wells Tennis Garden was decorated with an abundance of flowers and a surprising first few rounds.

Previous World No. 1 Novak Djokovic lost to Taro Daniel, a player outside of the top 100 in ATP Rankings. Several players returned to this tournament after brief hiatuses: Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Victoria Azarenka.

Sharapova, returning to Indian Wells after her doping ban, lost in two straight sets to Naomi Osaka of Japan. There was also a notable match between the Williams sisters on March 12 in the third round, with Venus overtaking her sister in two sets.

In the doubles side of

the tournament, Barbora Strycova and Su-Wei Hsieh, in their first tournament together, defeated the No. 1 team, Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina. In an all-American final, the Bryan brothers lost to John Isner and Jack Sock.

Osaka went on to defeat Daria Kasatkina in the finals, winning 6-3, 6-2.

Still, this match proved evident promise for the future careers of these 20-yearolds. World No. 1 Roger Federer, crowd favorite and returning champion, lost to

Juan Del Potro of Argentina in the finals. This was Federer’s first loss of 2018 and Del Potro’s first Indian Wells title.

“It was fun to see the emergence of newer players this year, since in the past the popular players were more present. I liked that this tournament represented Indian Wells better.

It was prettier with the addition of flowers,” stated Adria Burton ‘18. “The men’s doubles [were] also fun to watch since it was an all American final.”

Fashion Week Highlights of El Paseo

Thao Nyguyen Assistant Editor

Fashion Week El Paseo is considered to be one of the biggest fashion weeks on the West Coast. Many critics compare this event to New York Fashion Week, emphasizing on the increasing growth in popularity amd charm of El Paseo in Palm Desert.

From Mar. 17 to 24, the event featured both renowned and rising designers – who were able to portray their expressive styles during receptions, meet and greets, trunk shows, and through models who individually showcased their work on the runway.

These events are meant to attract all types of people, providing no limitations within the world of fashion.

The theme of the opening night this year was California

Dreamin’, in which four Californian designers teamed up to depict what Californian fashion is truly about: diversity. Vibrant colorful prints, extravagant gowns, and fashion-forward swimwear bobbed up and down the runway.

Fans of “Project Runway” were able to meet the designers, including Michael Costello, and attend his Tuesday night show. Costello is known to be a local, having lived in Palm Springs as a teenager. His designs have been worn by celebrities, such as Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez. Each designer showed off their eccentric creations, exciting the audience and confirming their major presence.

During the finale night, designer Ralph Rucci presented modern couture that flawlessly follows the lines of the body.

His collection included screen-

ings of his art, recreations of a salon presentation, and commentary about his work. This is reminiscent of luxury designers, such as Dior and their private showcases within fashion salons.

For students who are interested in a week of fashion or looking to dress up for the night, Fashion Week El Paseo provides a discount for students, free entry for certain

events, and are always looking for student volunteers.

“It was a really fun experience due to the different environment, such as the people, set up, and atmosphere,” said La Quinta High School student, Samantha MacuixtleCastro ‘18. “El Paseo has an elegant feel to it and having a fashion week mixes things up for the average daily life here in the desert.”

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7 Newsy NEws

News Bytes

Sebastian Camacho Copy Editor Zuckerberg and the Cambridge Analytica Scandal: Mark Zuckerberg, the cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook, testified before Congress’ House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding his company’s data collection from users.

Facebook is being investigated for its relations to Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm that worked with Donald Trump’s campaign during the presidential election of 2016, which had obtained access to over 87 million users’ private data without their consent.

The five-hour long marathon of a testimony on the first day saw Zuckerberg battered with questions about Facebook’s priority of sharing user data. He evaded questions about how Facebook tracks its users, explaining that users “had full control of their data all along.” “I'm sorry,” Zuckerberg said, “I started Facebook, I run it, and I'm responsible for what happens here.”

Zuckerberg is still currently testifying before Congress and the future for both the CEO and Facebook is not looking so bright.

Stephen Hawking: Professor Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14 at the age of 76.

Hawking’s family stated that he died peacefully at

his home in Cambridge, England. He was a worldrenowned physicist, cosmologist, and author.

Hawking was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 1963, shortly after his 21st birthday. Despite being wheelchair-bound and having to rely on a technological voice system in order to communicate, Hawking became a remarkable figure in the world of science and humanity.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High: With the horrific school shooting that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14 still etched in the minds of millions of Americans, gun control continues to be a hot topic in the U.S. MSDHS students took the American public by storm with the “Never Again” movement, as they took action into their own hands. On Mar. 24, the student-led demonstration known as March for Lives commenced. The protest was in favor of tighter gun control, universal background checks when purchasing firearms and raising the federal gun ownership age to 21. The March for Our Lives event engendered over 800 sibling events all across the United States and has solidified the fact that the fight for gun control has just begun.

DACA: The Supreme Court decided not to hear President Donald

Trump’s bid to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA is an American immigration policy intended to protect undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. This move has lessened the pressure on Congress to create a solution for the roughly 700,000 members in DACA. Trump had terminated DACA, but allowed a six-month window of renewal for anybody whose status was about to expire. The six-month grace period ended on March 5, although the Supreme Court’s actions have not ruled on the efforts of Trump to end DACA. Venezuela: Over half a million Venezuelans have fled to the neighboring country of Colombia since the early 2010s in search of sanctuary from Venezuela’s collapsing economy. Venezuela is in grim condition, both economically and politically, due to the corruption surrounding both President Nicolás Maduro and the Venezuelan government.

The country has seen an increase in homicide, kidnapping, assault, and annual robbery rates, and has the second highest murder rate in the world.

The United Nations has stated that the crime is a result of the poor political and economic environment and warns against traveling to the unstable country.

The Flames of Passion Cont’d

After exiting the Youth Town Hall event, Kennedy gave a speech in front of the Desert Town Hall. During this time, she emphasized the importance in recognizing history, accepting young voices, and the fight for justice.

Kennedy commented, “Our past can be a source of inspiration for our future.”

She claimed that historical narrative is important and that everyone should fight for justice, opportunity, and peace. Everyone felt inspired to show their own strengths. The flames of inspiration, passion, and empowerment blazed through the evening.

The event ended with the Youth Town Hall’s wrap-up questions. These questions were intended to spark dialogue between young minds.

Due to the event landing on International Women’s Day, a question presented

was, “Why do you think it’s important to celebrate International Women’s Day?” A student from a continuation school in the valley explained how he was raised by his single mom and aunt and how he wouldn’t be where he is now without the women in his life being there for him.

This question brought several young voices to the mic, to the point where the emcees of the event had to move onto the next question.

“I didn’t think kids would be so engaging, but they were really out there. It was really nice to hear them speak,” said Michelle Vu ‘17.

The emotions within the room were a force to be reckoned with, as the young women and men remained united in their beliefs, expressing the importance of equality and working together to achieve their dreams.

Photo by Thao Nguyen

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8 Entertainment

What’s Up With?!?!

Mariana Escatell Editor-in-Chief • What’s up with Big Sean allegedly cheating on Jhene Aiko?!?! First Beyoncé, then her?!!!

Is nothing sacred anymore?!!!

• What’s up with Google’s Alexa randomly laughing because she supposedly heard, “Alexa, can you laugh?” Google claims they fixed the issue, but if you ask me that sounds like Sophia the robot is communicating with them…

• What’s up with Drake and Travis Scott playing Fortnite?!! First of all, Travis, who is taking care of Stormi?!! Second of all, now boys are going to play EVEN MORE t h a n t h e y already do?!!

• What’s up with Beyoncé and Jay-Z going on tour together?!?

Yeah, I’m about to see her at Coachella in less than a month, but do you really think I’m going to spend my college tuition to see them? (Yes!!!)

• What’s up with Coachella’s local sales being random selections this year, instead of first come, first serve??? Whoever threw that fence last year, thank you for ruining local sales for everyone.

• What’s up with Serena Williams’ husband buying billboards on the I-10 freeway of pictures of their daughter and one that stated, “Greatest Momma of All Time”???

That is literally the cutest thing ever!!!

• What’s up with the service dogs who met up at Disneyland?? How come no one invited me?!!!

Humans of La Quinta High Humans of La Quinta High is a photojournalism project by the Hawkview staff that aims to cultivate empathy between Blackhawk students and staff.

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The 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang

Mlen Azurin Art Editor The XXIII Winter Olympic Games were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea between Feb. 9 and the 25. There was a time of historic unity with the host country and North Korea, as they participated under a united Korean flag during the opening ceremony and the women’s hockey event.

The Winter Olympics featured 102 events throughout 15 different sports, with almost 3,000 athletes from 92 nations.

Russia’s Olympic committee was banned due to a government-sanctioned doping program, so 168 clean “Olympic Athletes from Russia” performed

instead.

17-year-old Red Gerard took home the first American gold medal. At the age of 17, Chloe Kim became the youngest female medalist in snowboarding, with a gold in the halfpipe.

Shaun White also secured gold in the men’s halfpipe.

Other American gold medals came from the men and women’s snowboarding slopestyle, women’s ice hockey, skiing giant slalom, and skiing team sprint.

American men took gold in the skiing halfpipe and curling. Figure skater Nathan Chen failed to meet golden expectations, but jumped from 17th place after the short program to fifth place overall after a historic free pro-

gram, becoming the first skater to attempt six quadruple jumps in one program.

The 1000th gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympics was awarded to reigning champion Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan. He became the first figure skater in 66 years to defend his gold medal, and broke Olympic records in the short program score and combined total score.

Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir became the most decorated Olympic figure skaters after winning gold in the team and the individual events.

Kaela Alagos ‘18 stated, “Just thinking about the background of each of the Olympians and how much

hard work they put into it, and then seeing them finally perform what they had practiced for so long makes the Olympics watching experience even more personal.”

Norway took the lead with their medal count of 39, followed by Germany with 31 and Canada with 29. The U.S. finished in fourth place with 23 medals, nine of them gold.

The closing ceremony was

held on February 25, featuring performances from singers EXO and CL. Pyeongchang 2018 concluded with the passing of the Olympic flag from Pyeongchang county mayor Shim Jaekook to International Olympic Commitee President Thomas Bach to Chen Jining, the mayor of Beijing. Beijing will host the following Winter Olympic Games in 2022.

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Girls’ Water Polo DVL Champs Boys’ Soccer Comes to an End

Bailey Franklin Co-Editor-in-Chief The LQHS girls’ water polo put away their suits and wrapped up their season with t h e i r f i n a l game on Saturday, Feb. 17 against the number one team in their division, Long Beach Poly.

The LQ girls fought

hard in this quarter-finals game, but after two quick goals in the second half by the opposing team, they could not catch up.

The final outcome of the game was a score of 9-6 and the team lost their chance to win the CIF championship.

Team Captain Hadar Gamliel ‘18 exclaimed, “I’m so incredibly proud of my team. This season we worked so hard and accomplished so much

Girls’ Soccer Team Kicks Down Opponents

Katie Arias Reporter

On Feb. 28, the girls’ soccer team had their final match against Ventura High losing 3-1. During the first half of the game, Ventura led with a score of 2-0.

However, at the start of the second half, LQHS’ Marcy Gallo ‘18, a.k.a. “The Rooster,” made a goal for her team.

“We started to feel like we were back in the game,” said Jackie Calderon ‘20. At the end of the match, the Blackhawks didn’t walk away with a win; however, it marked the farthest the team has ever advanced in the CIF tournament.

At the quarterfinal of the CIF tournament, on Feb. 23, the girls’ soccer team played against Great Oaks High. The girls didn’t arrive until a few moments

before the game and could not warm up, but that didn’t keep them from snagging a 2-0 win. Kayla Toth ‘19 slide tackled an opposing player, making her way to the goalie box, saving the team from being scored on. The team’s starting goalie, Nicole Mayler ‘18, made Blackhawk history by achieving the most shutouts ever recorded.

On the team’s second CIF match on Feb. 20, they played against California High and won 2-1.

Feb. 15 marked the girls’ first CIF soccer game.

Their tournament debut went well, according to team member Bella Fakehany ‘20, “It was probably one of our best games working together as a team.”

The Lady Blackhawks walked away from this game with a 2-0 lead.

regardless of our ups and downs. It’s been an honor to play alongside each of them. Our team is a family more than anything else.”

Previously the team had won DVL, the first championship won for the girls in the past six years.

The CIF loss was devastating, but the girls will return with renewed energy and perseverance to fight for the title again.

Gamliel said, “We all worked super hard this year and accomplished so much. I know that next year they’ll accomplish even more.”

Steven Poole Reporter As the boys’ soccer season came to an end, the Blackhawks finished in second place in DVL and qualified for the semifinals for CIF. O n March 27, La Quinta traveled up to Villa Park to play the Spartans for the CIF semifinals of CIF. The boys lost, with a score of 1-0.

La Quinta played

Carter High on March 24, winning with a score of 10. Cesar Rodriguez ‘19 left the game early, as he was hit in the head by the Lions’ goalie. Rodriguez was later diagn o s e d with a fractured skull and a concussion.

“We did all we could this year,” said Marco Arambula ‘18, who is the senior captain. “Next year, I believe the boys can and will win CIF.”

Girls’ Basketball Season Comes to an End

Brysenia Miranda Assistant Editor After playing in CIF, the girls’ basketball team ended with an overall record of 18-8.

The Blackhawks stunned many people when they made it to CIF. Though they lost in the quarterfinals on Feb. 21 to the Rolling Hills Prep Huskies with a score of 33-62, it was a great run for the Lady Blackhawks.

Most players were anxious and nervous, as this had been the first time in over 17 years that LQ had made it past the

first round in CIF. After the game, team members and coaches shed tears as they talked about the seas o n coming to a n end.

Some seniors even shared the lessons they learned and what they will miss about their years playing basketball at LQ. “As cliché as it is, hard work does pay off.

We gave everything and

more this offseason and not only did we make it past the first round of CIF, we made it to the quarterfinals,” said Adria Burton ‘18. “There is just something so unique about the bond you create, sweating, eating, traveling, winning, and losing together. Without a doubt, I’ll miss playing basketball with this LQ team.”

Coaches Electra and Angie Viveros shared that they plan to implement more shooting, passing, and ball handling skills for the years to come.

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10 Spring sports Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Push Themselves to Do Their Best

Katelyn Pagela Copy Editor

La Quinta High School’s boys’ swim team kicked off their season on March 8, winning a match against Palm Springs. The team is working hard, as they are looking to beat their toughest competitors: Palm Springs High and Xavier College Prep.

“The competition is as good as it’s ever going to get,” said Spencer Lowell ‘18. “We’re working hard to try and win the league.” To prepare for their swim meets, the boys are given sprinting sets to help develop their bodies adapt to swimming competitively.

“During practice, our bodies are being trained to learn and experience pain,” said Lowell. “As the season progresses, we learn our technique, but it’s important to be able to learn to swim through pain, fight

through it, and continue.”

As for team goals, the boys are striving to win the league. For most of the team, this is their last year and it’s the path that everyone wants as they have a strong bond outside of the sport.

“Swim’s a hard sport,” said Lowell. “It’s not nearly as fun as water polo, but a lot of the guys do it because they like being together.

Swim, it’s you and the wall and your mind going back and forth. You’re racing time, trying to beat other people. It’s fun in a different aspect than water polo.”

The La Quinta High girls’ swim team commenced their season on March 8, with a win against their competitor, Palm Springs. The Blackhawks had a meet on April 12 against Xavier Prep to determine whose outlook is in favor for the DVL title. Due to publication deadlines,

this swim meet will not reported in this issue.

“Xavier is probably our biggest competitor,” said Hannah Durkee ‘18. “It’s definitely nerve-wracking going up against them, but that’s also what makes it so fun is having good competition.”

Unlike other sports, swimming is not always a team effort, even though the score is an accumulation of the team’s points. Individual events get swimmers further along in the season.

Additionally, team dynamics are incredibly crucial.

Without the right amount of support and a good atmosphere, it’s difficult to perform well.

“We would love to [be] number one in DVL and a big goal for us is going to CIF, competing well there, and overall improving,” said Durkee. “In swim, you’re literally racing against a clock, yes, there are other people

in the lanes but time is your biggest competitor. You are always trying to improve your time each time you get in the pool.”

Just like in sports where you are competing with several other teammates, swim, in many ways is a social, emotional, and physical group effort.

“We practice on the same team and do the same set on the same interval pushing each other to do our best,” said Durkee.

Lauren Olivier ‘19 Photo by Mariana Escatell

LQ Boys’ and Girls’ On Track For DVL Championships

Juan Puga Sports Editor On March 23, the LQ boys’ track and field team lost against the Shadow Hills Knights in a home dual meet by a score of 52-75. The SHHS boys’ scored first in almost every event, except the 400-meter, 4x400-meter run, two-mile run, 300meter hurdles, and discus.

Alex Miles ‘20 took first in the 300-meter hurdles, despite tripping at the 200-meter mark, but recovered his footing and reached the finish line – milliseconds ahead of the closest lane with a time of 45.3 seconds.

“There’s a rush of adrenaline [going when I fell], and I was just faster than the guy in lane seven to catch up,” stated Miles.

The LQ girls beat SHHS with a score of 9730. Since 2012, the girls’ varsity track and field team have been the top varsity team in DVL with an undefeated league dual streak, the record for the longest undefeated streak in both dual meets and league in DVL. On March 14, both of the LQ boys’ and girls’ track and field team triumphed over rival Palm Desert in an away dual meet by a score of 77-42.

The boys’ 4x100 team – Juan Puga ‘20, Trevor

Plott ‘21, Isaiah Burrell ‘20, and Michael Smith ‘21 – took the first win of the day with a personal record (PR) time of 46.5 seconds.

Following the move of sprint coach Ryan Flores to Desert Ridge, the sprints team are now headed by Mark Monroy, the freshman football coach. Despite the varsity sprint team consisting entirely of underclassmen, a trend prevalent in most LQ varsity boys’ events, Monroy helped shape the rookies into competition shape.

“We are [probably] the youngest team in the valley, age and talent wise.

In the next two years, LQ

is going to dominate [DVL],” stated Mr. Monroy.

The LQ girls’ 1600 meter runners – consisting of Francine Ansley ‘19, Ashley Waters ‘20, Emily Esparza ‘18 – swept with times of 5:37.47, 5:49.72, 5:51.05, respectively.

On Mar. 7, the LQ boys’ lost against the Palm Springs Indians by a score of 51-76, while the girls won by a score of 104.5-21.5. The girls’ 100meter hurdle team, consisting of Karina Ojeda ‘20, Kiara Jackson ‘18, and Allie Arledge ‘18 – swept with times of 17.59, 17.67, and 19.00, respectively.

Boys’ Tennis Makes Unforced Errors

Jessica Porrelli News Editor

Tennis season is in full swing. Coached by Erick Collas and captained by Ivan Fernandez ‘18, the team hopes to reach the first round of CIF at the end of this season.

So far, the team is 16 wins in DVL, but 3-0 in their non-league matches.

Despite the losses, Fernandez remains optimistic that the team can “turn around the season and get a winning streak going.”

After losing a few of the team’s best players last year, the team captain said, “[The team is] working to make up for it and getting where we want to be.” Fernandez hopes to recuperate with rookies Derek Ramos ‘19 and Charles Phelps ‘19.

Even if the team does not reach its goal, Fernandez would be content knowing that the team members are having an “opportunity to learn the game of tennis.”

Marco Arambula ‘18 Photo by Jessica Porelli

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LQ Baseball Off to a Good Start Steven Poole Reporter The La Quinta High Blackhawks boys’ baseball team are in fourth place for the DVL title. The team holds a league record of 2-2 and an overall record of 7-8.

“I feel like we are having a good season,” said Isaac Salazar ‘18.

“We have only lost four games and as a whole, we are a team who can compete against any team.’’

On April 6, they played against the Aztecs at Palm Desert High. La Quinta started the first inning strong, scoring three runs. The runs came from Frank Cordova ‘18, Jason Leon ‘20, and Sakemi Sato ‘20. In the third inning, Palm Desert scored one run. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Palm Desert laid down some hits and

scored three runs. The Aztecs won the game with a score of 4-3.

The Palm Desert Aztecs traveled over to the Blackhawks’ territory on April 3. La Quinta was down 2-0 in the top of the fourth when Trent Schwanke ‘19 and Salazar scored at the end of the inning, tying the game, 22. At the bottom of the fourth, Palm Desert scored four runs, ending the fourth inning. At the top of the sixth inning, La Quinta changed pitchers to Joey Fisher ‘18. The Blackhawks lost 11-2.

The Xavier Prep

Saints traveled to La Quinta to play the Blackhawks. La Quinta won with a score of 4-3, with runs coming from Schwanke, Leon, and two runs from Miles Dille ‘19.

LQHS’ baseball team has started their DVL season off strong, while playing Xavier Prep Saints, winning with a score of 9-3. Leon had five plate appearances and three at bats, scoring three runs for the Blackhawks. Naun Haro ‘20, the starting pitcher for the Blackhawks, had a total of five strikeouts for the Blackhawks.

LQ Boys’ Golf Hits in the Rough

Juan Puga Sports Editor On April 3, the LQHS boys’ golf team lost their DVL away match against the Palm Desert Aztecs at the Desert Willow Firecliff Course with a score of 181-234. Cam Winslow ‘19 was the leading Blackhawk golfer in round one with 39 points, but was beaten by six PD golfers.

Following DVL, LQ plans to make CIF and looks back to prior years to learn from past misJason Leon ‘20 takes.

Photo by Steven Poole

“I know we can’t win DVL this year, but I know our team will get second in DVL,” said Winslow. “We have been playing very well lately.”

On March 22, the boys won their DVL away match against the Palm Springs Indians at the Indian Canyon Course with a score of 225-300. Christian Elms ‘18 led with putts in holes, followed by Cam Winslow – scoring 37 and 45, respectively.

Additional reporting by Steven Poole.

A New Beginning for the Lady Blackhawks

Brianna Lucrecio Reporter Last week was tough for the Lady Blackhawks, as they lost to their main rival, the Palm Desert Aztecs, twice with scores of 2-1 and 4-0 on April 3 and 6, respectively. During both games, Briana DeLara ‘20 pitched phenomenally and Beatriz Ojeda ‘19 caught well.

On Tuesday’s game in the fifth inning, a pop fly was hit to Ojeda, almost catching the ball, but it bounced out of her glove – causing the runner on second to go third. DeLara miss-threw the ball, so then the runner made it to home, earning one run for the Aztecs.

On Friday’s game in the last inning, Luisa Velasquez ‘20, right fielder, hit a line drive towards left field, making it the only solid hit out of the whole game for La Quinta.

The Lady Blackhawks are devastated by their losses, but yet still motivated to achieve more than ever. Chloe Rodriguez ‘19, utility player, said, “Despite the losses, there [are] good things to take away from the games and now we just have some adjustments to make, but it’s definitely not over for the LQ softball team. We look forward to making a run in CIF.” Emile Cabanyog ‘19, left fielder, also added, “Our tradition was never broken, only the streak of just winning came to an

end. Our tradition is our program and the way we work hard to the last inning and facing adversity.

Our tradition is being a family and keeping each other up no matter how hard it is to swallow a tough loss. Softball is a game of failure, we win as a team, we lose as a team, what counts is how hard our bounce back is, not just our set back.”

Next year, all high school softball teams in the Coachella Valley will be placed in a new league called Desert Elite League, which means that all desert high school teams will now play against each other rather than being categorized.

This could be considered a fresh start and a new experience for the Lady Blackhawks.

Due to publication deadlines, the softball games on April 10 and 13 against the Cathedral City Lions will not be reported in this issue.

Abby Mulvey ‘21 Photo by Brianna Lucrecio

Coachella: A Vacation at Home

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of EDM which is nice, but not a lot of underground rap. I wish they would give the underground scene a better chance at performing at the festival” said Willhelm Wallace ‘18 addressing the lineup. Tasty, but unreasonably expensive food and drinks will be scatt e r e d throughout the p o l o grounds.

attendees.

Over

David Viefhaus Photo Editor Fellas, grab your Hawaiian shirts and boardshorts and ladies, get your face paint and glitter because Coachella Fest is right around the corner! The annual music festival will be joining the valley for the 19th year in a row this coming April 13-15 and April 20-22.

Like every year, the festival will be headlined by big name artists and this year’s include The Weeknd, B e y once, and Eminem.

“I am disappointed in Coachella this year. The lineup has a lot

99,000 people will flood into the polo grounds to experience the music, art, and other festivities over the two-week span. When waiting in between sets, you can head over to one of the many food booths.

Fat Dragon will be serving up an orange chicken bowl. Danny Trejo’s own, All different “ T r e j o ’ s kinds of art will be on dis- Tacos” will be making play for the viewing pleas- their famous tacos and of ures of all the festival course, After’s will have

Steven Poole Reporter It's that time of the year, y’all: Stagecoach is almost here!

Over 200,000 people will come down to the Empire Polo Club on April 27-29 to listen to their favorite country singers. Just like previous years, this year’s Stagecoach Festival is going to be a blast, as Goldenvoice is bringing in the biggest stars.

“My favorite thing

to do is just hang out with my friends and enjoy live music,” shared Mr. Salisbury, one of LQHS’ math teachers. “A little dancing is always fun, too.”

While last year featured country stars like Dierks Bentley, Kenny Willie Nelson, and Shania Twain, 2018 is going to be no different with headliners such as, Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, and Garth Brooks.

their signature “cookie chance to have their art on display by entering the TRASHed program.

With TRASHed you design a recycling monster” bin to encourage others to dessert. recycle. Over 50 artists will have their bins on A l o n g display for the two weeks with great music and the festival goes on. food, Coachella also has Coachella Music tons of art on display. Festival is definitely Last year the festival had something you don’t want boxy animal figures that to miss. There is going to stood six-stories tall by be a lot to see and do and Joanne Tatham and Tom there is nothing else like it O’Sullivan and over 30 in the valley. You can get statues that resembled a tickets to this giant playgiant coral forest by the ground right in our own Brooklyn-based studio, backyard for around Chiaozza. Like they’ve $400. done for over a decade, Illustrations by Mlen Azurin & festival goers will have a Revae Weaver

Get Your Cowboy Boots On! Stagecoach is Here!

Prahl, dance teacher at LQHS. “I love the Dance Hall! I have learned a lot of great dances from the crowds and the Toyota Tent, which I have used in my classes.”

In addition to the music, Stagecoach has some of the best food vendors this year as well. Guy Fieri will be cooking in the Stagecoach Smokehouse, which is a 40,000 square-foot area, where people watching,” said Ms. he will be preparing all “My favorite things to do is spending t i m e with my kids, enjoying great music, t h e s u n , and

different types of BBQ, such as Dad’s Chillin’ and Grillin’ BBQ, Rooftop Barbecue, and Smokin’ Mo’s. They will also be having their chowdown which will include BBQ, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food.

Tickets are still available on the Stagecoach website at stagecoachfestival.com for just $329.

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Florida Georgia Line

Garth Brooks

Keith Urban

At 56 years of age, Garth Brooks has won Keith Urban is known for his country Florida Georgia Line is a country pop ir art band, made up of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hub- entertainer of the year five times from CMA, last pop music. Urban made his first debut with enter- bard, who met while attending Nashville’s Bel- being awarded this title in 2016.According to the the music group, The Ranch. Urban won four SHed mont University. As Kelly was born in Florida and RIAA, he is the best-selling solo albums artist in awards last year at the CMT Music Awards, Hubbard was born in Georgia, they came up with the United States. Brooks made his first debut With the name of their band, Florida Georgia Line. album called “Hungry Years,” which was released including favorite male country artist and fau de- They made their first debut with their six-song in December 1986. Brooks’ most popular song is vorite country album for his work on “Ripcord.” Urban's most popular song is “Blue ycling album, “Anything Like Me,” which they released “What She’s Doing Now,” which was produced in Ain't Your Color,” which was produced in 1991.

Garth Brooks will be playing Sunday with ers to in December 2010. Their most popular song is his wife, Trisha Yearwood, on April 2016. Keith Urban will be “Cruise,” which was produced in 2012. They will rtists be playing on Friday, April 27. playing on Saturday, April 29. Story by Steven Poole.

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Most Recent Album: “Gunns on Story by Steven Poole. slinger” Most Recent Album: “Ripweeks Most Recent Album: “Dig Listen to: “If Tomorrow Never Your Roots” cord” Comes” Listen to: “Meant to Be” Listen to: Parallel Lin Music Sounds Like: Sam Hunt Sounds like: Clint Black Sounds Like: Luke Bryan nitely want ng to o and like it Walker Hayes is an American country Kelsea Ballerini is an American country Moving to Nashville in 2005 with his wife, pop musician from Knoxville, Tenn. She began an get singer. he hoped to get into the country music business. songwriting at age 12 and three years later to play- He started working as a songwriter and in 2010 Nashville. Ballerini began pursuing music as a cahis first single, “Pants,” with the iconic reer during college and was signed to Black River r own released line, “She can wear the pants as long as I can take Entertainment at only 19. With the release of her song, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” Ballerini ound ‘em off her.” First signed with Capitol Records, he

Walker Hayes

parted ways with them after his first two singles didn’t make Billboard’s Top 40 chart. His newest urin & song, “You Broke Up With Me,” is a dig at the music label that originally dropped him. He lives in Franklin, Tenn. with his wife and their seven children (he must take those pants off often). Catch him at Stagecoach on April 28. Story by Bailey Franklin.

Most Recent Album: “Boom” BBQ, Listen to: “You Broke Up With Me” n’ and Sounds Like: Thomas Rhett

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Jake Owen

oftop mokin’ so be Jake Owen, born Joshua down Ryan Owen, is an American counBBQ, try singer-songwriter. Owen originally planned to be a and professional golfer, but an acci-

dent left him unable to play.

While recovering from the incident, Owen began learning guitar and writing his still own songs. He began playing regularly at a bar tage- and eventually caught the attention of the record label RCA Nashville, who signed him in 2006. tage- Since then, Owen has released five studio albums, with his second album taking the number two r just spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums. Catch him playing at Stagecoach on Friday, April 27.

Story by Christian Rodriguez.

Most Recent Album: “American Love” Listen to: “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” Sounds Like: Billy Currington

Kelsea Ballerini

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reached the number one spot on the Billboard Country Chart, which made her one of only 11 women to do so with a debut single. She is also the fifth female country artist to release back-toback number one hits. Ballerini will be performing at Stagecoach on Friday, April 27.

Story by Christian Rodriguez.

Most Recent Album: “Unapologetically” Listen To: “Love Me Like You Mean It” Sounds Like: Taylor Swift

Jade Jackson

Ronnie Milsap is an AmeriJade Jackson is small-town country artist can country music singer and piwho discovered her love for music anist. Born in the 1940s, Milsap after performing in a coffee shop became one of country music’s across the street from her parmost popular and influential ents’ restaurant. Jackson went on performers between the 1970s her first tour this spring and and 1980s. Milsap is best known opened for Social Distortion, a for his versatile crossover music punk band. She released her first style. He successfully appealed to the country and pop music market, studio album, “Glided,” through as all of his hit songs incorporated musical ele- Anti Records, a well-known label. The album ments from pop, R&B, as well as rock and roll showcases Jackson’s husky vocals and songwritmusic. Originally from North Carolina, Milsap ing abilities in styles similar to her idols, Johnny was born almost blind and eventually completely Cash and Hank Williams. Jackson grew up withlost his eyesight as a teenager due to his rough childhood. Music became his passion at a young out television and internet access, which also age and with the breakthrough of Elvis Presley, gives her music a unique sound and clarity. She Milsap started his career in music. He is credited will be performing at Stagecoach on Saturday, with six Grammy Awards and forty number one April 28, alongside Keith Urban. Story by Katecountry hits. He’ll be performing on Saturday, lyn Pagela.

April 28. Story by Thao Nguyen.

Most Recent Album: “Glided” Most Recent Album: “Gospel Greats” Listen to: “Good Time Gone” Listen to: “It Was Almost Like a Song” Sounds Like: Sam Outlaw Sounds like: Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton

Cody Jinks

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Cody Jinks, an American country music singer, is a Texan native. He played lead guitar for them from 1991 to 2003. Unfortunately, one trip to Los Angeles was all it took for the band break up. It wasn’t until 2005 when he started playing country music. After signing with The Tone Deaf Hippies, he started releasing albums by 2008. The album that he released back in 2016, “I’m Not The Devil,” reached No. 4 on the top country album charts, selling 11,300 copies in the first week. He will be performing at Stagecoach on Friday, April 27, 2018. Story by Mia Gonzalez.

Most Recent Album: “I’m Not The Devil” Listen to: “I’m Not The Devil” Sounds Like: Jamie Johnson

Seth Ennis

Seth Ennis is a country singer born in Dothan, Alabama. He landed a record deal after participating in a Battle of the Bands competition when one band dropped out. As a result of that performance, Ennis received a call from Sony Music Nashville.

Ennis is a a natural-born drummer and started playing piano at age five. His music is inspired by a pop-punk artist Vince Gill, whom he followed each year at the Vans Warped Tour, as well as R&B artists like Usher. Ennis believes the production is just as important to him as actual songwriting. Seth Ennis will perform at Stagecoach on Saturday, April 28.

Story by Thea Spisz.

Most Recent Album: “Mabelle” Listen to: “Look at You” Sounds Like: Hunter Hayes

Chris Lane

Jillian Jacqueline has been in the country Chris Lane is an American country singersongwriter. He auditioned on American Idol in an industry since she was about 10-years-old. In attempt to kickstart his music career, but did not 2010, she went to Nashville to pursue her music career, where she recorded an EP with artist and make it to Hollywood. About a producer Richard Marx. She was in a band called year later, he met England of “The Little Woman Band” with her two sisters.

Big Loud Mountain ManageShe received her first charted single in 2001 with ment, who launched his cawith Suzy Bogguss and Billy Dean called “Please reer. In his latest album, Keep Mom and Dad in Love.” Over the past year, “Girl Problems,” his song, she has released two songs called “Overdue” and “Keep This Safe” under the production of Down“Fix It,” reached number one town Music Publishing. Jacqueline on the Country Radio Music is performing at Stagecoach on Chart. Lane will be performing at Saturday, April 28. Story by Stagecoach on Friday, April 27. Story by Mia Thea Spisz.

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Most Recent Album: “Side A” Most Recent Album: “Girl Problems” Listen to: “Overdue” Listen to: “Fix It” Sounds Like: Kacey MusSounds Like: Florida Georgia Line graves

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Walker McGuire Morgan Wallen

Walker McGuire is a duo founded by Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire, who formed a modern-sounding country drama. Their self-titled debut album is steadily climbing the country music charts.

McGuire describes their music as “old-school ballads to really uptempo, in-your-face pop-country rock.” McGuire commonly write ballads with a music style completely their own. Their debut single, “Til Tomorrow,” has gained 24 million streamers on Spotify and were featured in Rolling Stones magazine as “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” Walker McGuire will make their way to Stagecoach on Friday, April 27. Story by Katie-Rose Arias.

Most Recent Album: “Walker McGuire” Listen to: “Lost” Sounds Like: Rascal Flatts

Jillian Jacqueline

T anya T ucker

At the age of 13, Tanya Tucker rose to fame with her hit song, “Delta Dawn.” When Tucker’s family moved to Las Vegas, her singing career began. She signed with Columbia Records and in 1972, released her debut album, titled, “Delta Dawn.” In 1988, Tucker released one of her most personal albums, “Strong Enough to Bend.”

The album is remembered as one of her most personal – topping the country charts in October 1988. Tanya Tucker is making her way to Stagecoach on Friday, April 27. Story by Katie-Rose Arias.

Most Recent Album: “Don’t Believe My Heart” Listen to: “Strong Enough to Bend” Sounds Like: Barbara Mandrell

Runaway June

Up-and-coming country star Morgan Runaway June consists of three girls: Wallen’s music will make anyone want to dance. Naomi Cooke, the lead singer and guitarist, HanAt 24-years-old, the young star’s music is very nah Mulholland, a singer and manpicker, and Jennifer poppy but still has a country flare to it – similar dolin a guitarist and singer. to Florida Georgia Line, with whom Wallen has Wayne, Their band plays country produced a song with called, “Up Down.” Wallen music somewhat inspired by grew up in Sneedville, Tenn., but then later the Dixie Chicks, as they were moved to Nashville to follow his dreams of be- big fans of the music group coming a country star. He also competed on sea- growing up. Runaway June son six of the show “The Voice,” but was promises not to become “man eliminated. However, you can still catch this ris- bashers” and has stayed true to that. The band members write all ing country star at Stagecoach on Friday, April 27. their own music and don’t use any Story by Mikah Strong. synthetic sounds. They pride themselves on their Most Recent Album: “The modern twist on the old genre of country music.

Way I Talk” The trio will be performing on Sunday, April 29.

Listen To: “Up Down” Story by Drew Patterson.

Most Recent Album: “Muscadine Bloodline” Sounds Like: Florida GeorListen to: “Lipstick” gia Line Sounds Like: The Dixie Girls

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The War on Drugs

HAIM

The Buttertones

The War On Drugs is a rock band from The Buttertones are an alternative HAIM is a band made up of sisters Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Danielle, Alana and Este Haim. rock band from Los Angeles the band was formed in 2005 Este and Danielle were previ- who formed in 2012. The with Adam Granduciel on vogroup is comprised of vocalously in another band named ist cals and guitar, David Hartle Richard Araiza, guitarist Valli Girls, but later asked on bass, Robbie Bennett on Dakota Böttcher, bassist younger sister Alana to join Sean Redman, keyboards, Charlie Hall on drummer them to create HAIM. HAIM Modeste Cobián, and saxodrums, Jon Natchez on saxois a Grammy-nominated band phonist London Guzmán. phone, and Anthony Lamarca on guitar. In 2008, they rewith a pop-rock sound. The sis- Araiza, Redman, and Coleased their debut studio album, ters each play several instru- bián attended the Musicians “Wagon Wheel Blues.” Shortly after ments and write their own music. The trio is Institute together in 2011 and the release, co-founder Kurt Vile left the band to returning to Coachella up the original band before being to perform as part of their made pursue a solo career. The War On Drugs would re- North American tour. The joined by Böttcher and Modeste. They have group will be performlease three studio albums. In 2017, the band rereleased three albums in total. Some of their leased “A Deeper Understanding,” which won a ing throughout North America and Europe during influences are The Doors, Elvis Presley, and Grammy for the best rock album. You can catch their Sister Sister Sister tour beginning on April The Cramps. Their band name was inspired this band on Friday, April 13 and 20 at Coachella. 3. Be sure to catch them at Coachella on Saturday, by a doo-wop group called the Cleftones.

Story by Austin Romero.

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April 14 and 21. Story by Emily Martinez.

Most Recent Album: “A Deeper Understanding” Most Recent Album: “Something to Tell You” Most Recent Album: “Gravedigging” Listen to: “Holding On” Listen to: “Matador” Listen to: “Little of Your Love” Sounds Like: “Broken Social Sciences Sounds like: The Killers, The Regrettes Sounds Like: Fleetwood Mac

French Montana

Karim Kharbouch, more commonly known by stage name French Montana, is a Moroccan-born rapper and founder of Cocaine City Records. In 2002, Montana released “Cocaine City,” a DVD which showcased his talents as an underground artist and allowed the discovery of new artists. To gain popularity, Montana orchestrated interviews with major artists, and new artists. His mixtapes “Live From Africa” and “In Demand” with DJ Lazy K prompted Montana’s rap career onto a whole new level. In 2011, Montana signed to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to Bad Boy Records. He will be performing at Coachella on Sunday, April 15 and 22. Story by Katelyn Pagela.

Most Recent Album: “Jungle Rules” Listen to: “Unforgettable” Sounds Like: Meek Mill

Kygo

Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, also known as Kygo, is returning to Coachella after his last performance in 2015. This Norwegian DJ, record producer, musician, and songwriter is said to put on great shows at festivals.

His remixes of popular songs have gained him a large audience and sold out tours. Kygo made history when he became the first DJ to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Over the years, he’s worked with Selena Gomez, Coldplay, and John Legend to create hit songs that have captured the attention of music fans everywhere. Catch him performing on Friday, April 13 and 20. Story by Emily Martinez.

Most Recent Album: “Kids In Love” Listen to: “Ed Sheeran - I See Fire” Sounds Like: Avicii

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Vance Joy

James Gabriel Wanderson Keogh, also known as Vance Joy, is an Australian indie-pop artist. Keogh’s stage name was inspired by a character that told stories from the book “Bliss.” He started his music career in 2013 when he dropped his first album, “God Loves You When You’re Dancing.” Since then, he has had 12 charted singles. Joy has won a total of 10 awards for his music, including the Australian Recording Industry Music Award for best male artist in 2015. Story by Amanda Wilkerson.

Most Recent Album: “Nation of Two” Listen to: “Riptide” Sounds like: The Lumineers, Hozier, George Ezra, Sam Smith

Aminé

Belcalis Almanzar, betAminé is a 23-year-old rapper and songter known as Cardi B, is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He has been makBronx rapper known for ing music since 2015. After hitting one million her heavy East Coast inlistens on SoundCloud, he was noticed by Comfluence and hard-hitting plex, a music magazine. After that, his single rap style. B gained “Caroline” was released, peaking at No. 11 on Billovernight success from board's Hot 100 chart. Aminé is frequently comthe release of the rap pared to rapper Tyler the Creator because of the banger “Bodak Yellow” in uplifting and cheerful vibe their music share.

2018, which transcended Shortly after the hit single, Aminé partnered with her into hip-hop royalty.

Republic Records. Aminé’s first major label She’s collaborated with the album, “Good for You,” debuted likes of Bruno Mars, Migos, and Nicki Minaj. Her in July 2017. He will be at latest mixtape, “Gangsta Vol. 2,” was released on Coachella on Sunday, April Jan. 20, 2017. One of her most popular releases, 15 and 22. Story by Ariah “Bodak Yellow,” is a trap banger that serves as a Hernandez. good introduction for new listeners. She performs at Coachella on Sunday, April 15 and 22. Story by Juan Puga.

Most Recent Album: “Good Most Recent Album: “Gangsta Vol. 2” For You” Listen to: “Bodak Yellow” Listen to: “Spice Girl” Sounds Like: Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim Sounds Like: Daniel Caesar

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Miguel

Eminem

ODESZA

ODESZA is an Eminem started rapping when he was 14 In 2004, Miguel was signed by the independent record label Black Ice. He released his first years old and made his first debut album called American electronic duo from Seattle consisting album, “Young & Free,” in 2006.

“Infinite,” which was released in Nov. 1996. Em- of Harrison Mills and Miguel later left the label in Clayton Knight. They inem's first big hit was “The Real Slim Shady,” both 2006, and he now markets met during and depends on himself. which was produced in 2000. The movie “8 Mile” their freshman year This year, Miguel was on was based on Eminem’s lifestyle and how he grew at Western Washingthe soundtrack for the ton University, but up to become the rapper he is today. Eminem's didn’t start collaboratOscar-nominated movie, “Coco.” He sang multiple most popular song is “Lose Yourself.” Eminem will ing musically until their senior year in 2012. Their songs for the album, and gained band name came from the name more fans off the success of the soundtrack album. be playing on Sunday, April 15 of Mills’ uncle’s sunken vessel, after his uncle and Miguel later released his own “War & Leisure”, and April 22. Story by another crew mate survived the incident. Their which features many artists such as Kali Uchis, J. Steven Poole. most recent album, “A Moment Apart,” was Cole, and Rick Ross. Be sure to catch Miguel on Most Recent Album: nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at Sunday, April 15 and 22. Story by Mariana Esthe 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Story by “Revival” catell.

Thao Nguyen.

Most Recent Album: “A Moment Apart” Most Recent Album: “War & Leisure” Listen to: “Rap God” Listen to: “Say My Name” Listen to: “Adorn You” Sounds Like: Logic Sounds like: Jai Wolf, Chet Porter, Marshmello Sounds Like: Frank Ocean and Majid Jordan

Lany Lany, formed in March of 2014, consists of Paul Jason Klein on lead vocals, guitar and keyboard, Jake Gross on drums and Les Priest on synthesizer, backing vocals, guitar and keyboards.

The indie pop group is fairly new, only having one studio album under their belt so far. The group rise to fame began when they opened up for artists such as Twin Shadow, Tove Styrke, X Ambassadors, Troye Sivan and Halsey. Overall, LANY show no sign of quitting anytime soon, and appear to be gaining more and more popularity as time goes on. LANY will be performing on Sunday April 15 and 22. Story by Sebastian Camacho.

Most Recent Album: “LANY” Listen to: “ILYSB” Sounds Like: Wet

King Krule

Sunday, April 15 & April 22 Russ

Portugal. the Man

Hailing from Wasilla, Alaska, Portugal. The Man are without a doubt one of the most unique sounding bands to be playing at Coachella this year. Since their debut album in 2006, every single one of their albums has had a different sound that demonstrates their constant evolution as musicians. Portugal. The Man started out as the side project for lead members John Gourley and Zachary Carothers. Overall, Portugal. The Man have remained under the radar within the past decade, but with their new smash hit “Feet It Still,” their rise to fame has just begun. Portugal. The Man will be performing on Sunday, April 15 and 22. Story by Sebastian Camacho.

Most Recent Album: “Woodstock” Listen to: “Feel It Still” Sounds Like: Cage the Elephant

Migos

Archy Marshall, who is best known as King Krule, American singer-songwriter The Migos are composed is an indie rock artist from Lonand record producer, Russell Viof family members Quavo, don. He mixes indie rock and tale, known as Russ, is a hipOffset, and Takeoff. Quavo, jazz together to give him an hop and R&B artist. This who is Takeoff's uncle, is unique sound. The 23singer/ rapper is known for 26-years-old.

Offset, who year-old has received his self-produced music and is cousins with Quavo, is great praise for his music raspy, flowing, and almost 25-years-old. Takeoff, just by artists such as Beyharsh-drunk voice. He’s been four years younger than his oncé and Frank Ocean. around since 2007 but he uncle [Quavo], is 22-yearsHis musical influences go didn’t start off his career being a from The Pixies all the way rapper. He made beats and mixes for six years be- old. In 2017, Migos won the BET Award for Best to Elvis Presley. On stage, you fore he started his rapping career. His fame Group and another BET Award for Best Collabocan catch King Krule playing guitar, peaked when he released his most recent album, ration on their hit song, Bad and Boujee with keyboards, and singing. His newest album, “The “There’s Really a Wolf,” in which two of his singles rapper Lil Uzi Vert. The Migos will be performing Ooz,” was named Pitchfork’s best rock album of made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 list: “Losin rap related music on Sunday, April 15 and April 2017 and the second best overall album of 2017. Control” and “What They Want.” Russ will be per22.

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by Brysenia Miranda.

King Krule will be playing Coachella on Sunday, forming at Coachella on Sunday. Story by Mia Most Recent Album: “Culture II” April 15 and 22. Story by David Viefhaus.

Gonzalez.

Most Recent Album: “The Ooz” Most Recent Album: “There’s Really a Wolf” Listen to: “Bad and Boujee” Listen To: “Border Line” Listen to: ‘Losin’ Control” and “What They Want” Sounds like: Gucci Mane Sounds Like: Cosmo Pyke Sounds Like: Kendrick

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Tyler the Creator Beyonce Alt-J

The long awaited wait to finally see Tyler the Creator made his Queen B is slowly coming to a close. Due to her first debut album called “Baspregnancy last year, she had to pull out of the tard,” which was released on Dec. 25, 2009. Tyler the festival last minute -- crushing all of our puny Creator had 15 songs in his hearts. This year, she is back and better than first album. Tyler the Creever! she has just been taking the world by ator created a group called storm. If you are a fellow B lover, be sure to meet “Ofwgkta” with Hodgy, Left up at (probably) the main Brain, Casey Veggies, the Super stage on Saturday, April 3, and Jasper Dolphin. Later members to the 14 and 21. Story by group are Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, Domo Mariana Escatell Genesis, Mike G, and Syd. Tyler the Creator’s most popular song is “Who Dat Boy” which was proMost Recent Album: duced in 2017. Story by Steven Poole.

“Lemonade” Most recent album: “Flower Boy” Listen to: “See You Again” Listen to: “All Night” Sounds like: Earl Sweatshirt Sounds Like: Rihanna

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Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone, is a southern Hip-Hop artist known for combining country, R&B, rap, and hip-hop into a style unique to his own. Post gained major stardom with his debut single White Iverson, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Post Malone will be performing at Coachella on Saturday, April 14 and 21. His most recent album, Stoney, was an amalgamation of his various influences, combining Folk-Rock and HipHop into a strange and wondrous combination. Story

by Juan Puga.

Most Recent Album: Stoney Listen to: Rockstar Sounds like: Lil Yachty, Justin Bieber

BROCKHAMPTON

Saturday, April 14 & April 21 Børns

Garrett Clark Borns, also known as Formed in San Marcos, BØRNS, is a 26-year-old singer and songwriter Texas, Brockhampton is a hipfrom Michigan. In high hop band containing 14 memschool, he performed with bers. Lead vocalist Kevin two others, Kevin Kozel Abstract is a founding memand Scott Pellogram, as ber and the person who The Garrett Borns Trio. started it all in 2015. The group BØRNS released his was formed by a Kanye West fan forum thread that Abstract posted saying, ¨Any- first EP at age 21 in body wanna make a band?¨ Brockhampton´s 2012 under his legal album ¨Saturation II¨ is ranked No. 57 on the Bill- name with this band. In board 200, while ¨Saturation III,¨ their most re- 2015, he released his cent album, is ranked No. 15 on the Billboard 200. debut album, “Dopamine,” Though Brockhampton stated previously that as BØRNS featuring his most pop¨Saturation III¨ will be their final album, they re- ular song, “Electric Love.” BØRNS music is best cently announced they will be releasing another described as indie psychedelic pop, to alternaalbum sometime this year. Brockhampton will be tive rock, and synth pop. See him perform on performing at Coachella on Saturday, April 14 and Saturday, April 14 and 21. Story by Bailey Franklin.

21. Story by Brysenia Miranda.

Most Recent Album: “Blue Madonna” Most Recent Album: ¨Saturation III¨ Listen to: “Electric Love” Listen to: ¨Gold¨ Sounds Like: Kanye West Sounds Like: Zella Day

Alt-J is an English indie band that originated in Leeds, England. The members of the band all met at Leeds University in 2007 and started producing their own music in a garage with Apple’s GarageBand.

Alt-J’s career took off when they moved to Cambridge in 2012 and released their selftitled album that included their hit, “Breezeblocks.” AltJ is a band of revolving changes; in fact, that is the literal meaning of their band.

When “alt-j” is typed on the keyboard, the Delta Symbol (Δ) appears; which, in mathematics, symbolizes change. Alt-J will be performing at Coachella on Saturday, April 14 and 21. Story by Katie-Rose Arias.

Most Recent Album: “Relaxer” Listen to: “House of the Rising Sun” and “Left Hand Free” Sound Like: Foals

Louis The Child

Louis the Child is a Chicago-based DJ and production duo consisting of Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett. In 2015, their popularity rose after releasing their single, “It’s Strange.” They were noticed by Taylor Swift when she featured them on her playlist. Their popularity allowed them to become opening acts for The Chainsmokers and Madeon. Since then, they have performed at major colleges and music festivals all over the nation, such as Washington State University, Coachella, and Lollapalooza. Story by Thao Nguyen.

Most Recent Album: “Love is Alive” EP Listen to: “Slow Down Love” Sounds like: Flume, Porter Robinson

Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware is a pop singer who began her career by performing backup vocals for Jack Penate, which she says prepared her for performing solo. It wasn’t until she was introduced to the music project, SBTRKT (pronounced “subtract”), that she began her career. Thanks to this group, she went on to release her first single, “Nervous,” collaborating with Sampha, a British singer who is a main contributor to SBTRKT. Since then, she has released more albums, including “Devotion” and “Tough Love.” Ware has collaborated with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Nicki Minaj, and BenZel. Fans of upbeat pop would enjoy her work. Jessie Ware will be playing at Coachella on Sunday, April 15 and 22. Story by Kevin Ayala.

Most Recent Album: “Glasshouse” Listen to: “Wildest Moments” Sounds Like: Lorde

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SZA

The Weeknd

Solána Rowe, better The Weeknd, Grammy-winning alternaknown as SZA, released her tive R&B singer and producer, will be performing first album “Ctrl” in June as a headliner on Friday, April 13 and 20 at the 2017. Though it seemed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Known like her first album wasn’t as Abel Tesfaye, the artist broke out into the going to get much hype, music scene after anonymously uploading music she managed to take her onto YouTube under his alias, The Weeknd. In album to the top of the R&B 2015, Tesfaye released his album “Beauty Behind charts. SZA later collaborated The Madness,” which showed great success and with rappers Kendrick Lamar and boosted the popularity of his other singles, “Can’t Travis Scott, which helped her find her own place Feel My Face” and “The Hills.” He has then in the music industry. In the wake of her album’s moved on to collaborate with success, during an interview with Time magazine, Drake, Future, and other SZA stated that her album was impacted by work- artists. Story by Katelyn ing with icons such as Rihanna and Drew Barry- Pagela. more. Be sure to catch SZA on Friday, April 13 and 20. Story by Mariana Escatell.

Most Recent Album: “StarMost Recent Album: “Ctrl” boy” Listen to: “The Weekend” Listen to: “The Hills” Sounds Like: Kehlani and Jhene Aiko Sounds Like: PartyNextDoor

Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis, also known as Karly-Marina Loaiza, is a 24-year-old Colombian-American singer, songwriter, and fashion designer.

She was nominated for a Latin Grammy and won “Best R&B Performance” for her collaboration “Get You” with Daniel Caesar. She was introduced to music producing and video editing while she was in high school. She released her official debut mixtape, “Drunken Babble,” in Aug. 2012. The mixtape was described as “genre-defying” and was noted for its influences from doowop, reggae and early-2000s R&B. She also enjoys jazz, as she lists Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday as some of her influences. She will be at Coachella this year on Friday, April 13 and 20.

Story by Brianna Lucrecio.

Most Recent Album: “Por Vida” Listen to: “Loner” or “After the Storm” Sounds like: Sza, Kilo Kish

Friday, April 13 & April 20

J a m i r o q u a i SUper Duper Kyle

Los Angeles Azuls

The Los Angeles Azules is a Mexican musical group that was originally formed in the ‘80s

by Elías, José, and Jorge Mejía Avante.

The band plays a Latin style known as onda grupera, a genre of Mexican folk music. At one point, one of the band’s members, Carlos Becíes, left the group and was replaced by singer Erick de la Peña. Since 2002, the band has toured across the Americas while also releasing new albums, such as “Nunca Te Olvidaré.” The band has had some setbacks and some of their newer albums haven't done well. Their most recent album, “De Plaza en Plaza: Cumbia Sinfonica,” brought them back up to popularity in the Caribbean and throughout Latin America. The Los Angeles Azules will be performing at Coachella on Friday, April 13 and 20. Story by John Doyle.

Most Recent Album: “De Plaza en Plaza: Cumbia Sinfonica” Listen to: “Amigos Nada Más” Sounds Like: “La Sonora Santanera”

Daniel Caesar

Daniel Caesar is a Canadian R&B and soul singer-songwriter. He independently built a fanbase and following by releasing two critically acclaimed EPs: “Praise Break” and “Pilgrim’s Paradise.” Caesar released his debut album, “Freudian,” in August 2017.

Months after releasing his debut album, Caesar scored two Grammy nominations and was recognized in the best R&B album category. His gold-certified 2016 hit, “Get You,” earned praises for best R&B performance. Story

by Thao Nguyen.

Most Recent Album: “Freudian” Listen to: “Get You” Sounds like: Miguel, BJ the Chicago Kid, H.E.R.

Bleachers

Described as indie pop rock and/or new Jamiroquai is a British funky jazz band SuperDuperKyle or KYLE, is an American that has unfortunately gone through many band rapper from Ventura, Calif. Suwave, Bleachers is the stage name members, but the original singer-songwriter, of Jack Anoff, former bassist Jason Kay (J.K.) remains. The U.K. native had a perDuperKyle began rapping tough life; he left home at 15 and and ending up at the age of thirteen and of Fun. He started working homeless. He almost died after being attacked on “Strange Desire” while and stabbed, and even got in trouble with the law began recording music after on tour with Fun. The when he was arrested for a crime he didn’t com- being inspired by Kid Cudi’s mit. After all that, Kay decided to return home project was a secret until and pursue a music career. He came up with a “Man on The Moon.” In 2015, the release of his first Rolling Stone named him as band name before he even had a band, combining song, “I Wanna Get Better” the name of a Native American tribe one of the ten artists you need to (the Iroquois) and the music word know. SuperDuperKyle became known for his on Feb. 18, 2014. His second jam; hence, the name Jamiroquai. With the help of his breakout single, “iSpy,” featuring American rap- album was released on June 2, friends to find band members, per Lil Yachty. He is in the work group, “The Su- 2017. Five of his songs will also be in the upcomhis band finally came to life.

His music caught the ears of perDuper Crew,” consisting of members Brick, ing movie, “Love, Simon”, which was released on March 16, 2018. See him perform on Friday, April the record label Acid Jazz. Jesus, and Max. Story by Thao Nguyen.

Jamiroquai will be at Coachella Most Recent Mixtape: “Smyle” 13 and 20. Story by Bailey Franklin. on Friday. Story by Mia Gonzalez.

Most Recent Album: “Gone Now” Most Recent Album: “Automaton” Listen to: “Doubt It” Listen to: “Automaton” Sounds like: Lil Yachty and Chance the Rapper Listen to: “Rollercoaster” Sounds Like: Incognito Sounds Like: Vampire Weekend

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What to Do If You’re Not Going To Coachella

Christian Rodriguez Features Editor Maybe the lineup didn’t interest you this year, or it was too expensive. Maybe it just doesn’t sound fun to you at all.

No matter what the reason is, one thing is for sure: it seems like all your friends are going to Coachella this year and you’re not. While that can definitely be a bummer, not all hope is lost. Even if you won’t be jamming out at the Do Lab this year, you can still have a great weekend and make some new memories.

Here are a few fun things you can do in the desert if you’re not going to Coachella.

Believe or not, you’re probably not the only person you know that’s not going; there are

plenty of other people who also need friends to hang out with over the weekend. Inviting them to do stuff with you will cheer them up, which cheers you up because you cheered your friends up and you now have someone to hang out with.

Now that you have some friends to join you, you can find some fun things to do. Trying new foods is always exciting, try visiting a new restaurant with some cool cultural dishes. Have you ever had baba ganoush?

Me either! It sounds cool, though. After you’re done eating baba ganoush, maybe you can go on a shopping spree with your

should do, there’s also some things you probably shouldn’t do. Try to avoid checking social media over the weekend; there’s no point in seeing what you might be missing. I can’t tell you what to do, but I wouldn’t sneak in.

Instead, watch videos of people who got caught trying to sneak in and getting tackled by security.

Good thing that isn’t you!

Missing Coachella s p e can be a bummer, cials since but that doesn’t mean you tourism can’t have a great weekis so high around this time. Take advantage of end. I hope you have a this and score some deals safe and fun time, and (and laugh as confused make some new memotravelers try to traverse ries. Now go out and eat some baba ganoush. your local Target).

Since we’ve mentioned some things you Illustrations by Mlen Azurin

pals (or, if you’re like me, just go inside and look at stuff for half an hour until the owners realize you have no money and ask you to leave). Many local businesses hold sales and

Festival Do’s and Don’ts

Emily Martinez Copy/Ad Editor

Whether you’ve attended hundreds of festivals or are about to embark on your first fest, there are always questions on how to make the most of your festival experience. What should you wear? Should you go celebrity hunting? Should you take social media breaks to update every second of your day?

•DO: Get beauty sleep the night before. You’ll be up late watching the headliners and having fun and the last thing you want is to be yawning all night. Plus, you

may run into Vanessa Hudgens and you don't want bags under your eyes when you take a picture with her.

•DON’T: Go celebrity stalking. If you run into a celeb, cool.

Take a discreet pic.

Don’t try to figure out where they’re staying or where they’re hanging out.

•DO: Dress accordingly to the weather. You don’t want to be that one

person that passes out because of the heat and misses a band’s set -- or worse, passes out dur-

ing their set.

•DON’T: Put your phone in your back pocket. It can be easily

stolen and it can accidently fall out of your pocket during a band’s set.

•DO: Bring a refillable water bottle. Who wants to pay $7 for a water bottle each time they’re thirsty? There’s refillable water bottle stations around the festival; save yourself some money by bringing a water bottle.

•DON’T: Go alone. Safety is the number one priority. Go with a friend to be safe and to have a better time.

•DO: Take cute pictures.

When at a festival, take advantage of the cool scenery and art pieces by taking In-

stagram-worthy pictures.

•DO: Bring a portable charger. You don’t want your phone to run out of battery during your favorite band’s set.

•DON’T: Spend too much time on your phone. Live in the moment! You don’t want to remember a festival through Snapchat or Instagram; you want to remember the memories you made.

2017-2018 Hawkview Staff Editors-in-Chief Mariana Escatell Bailey Franklin Assistant Editors Thao Nguyen Brysenia Miranda Copy Editors Sebastian Camacho John Doyle Katelyn Pagela News Editor Jessica Porrelli Features Editor Christian Rodriguez Sports Editor Juan Puga Art Editor Mlen Azurin Photo Editor David Viefhaus Ad Editor Emily Martinez Reporters Katie Arias, Kevin Ayala, Mia Gonzalez, Ariah Hernandez, Brianna Lucrecio, Drew Patterson, Steven Poole, Austin Romero, Thea Spisz, Mikah Strong, Attiana Villalobos, Amanda Wilkerson Adviser Ms. Cortez To write a letter to the editor go to: lqhawkview.com/letterto-the-editor

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