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May 2018 Volume XXIII • Issue 5 lqhawkview.com
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“Seussification of Romeo and Juliet”: A Comedic Reimagining
Drew Patterson Reporter
La Quinta High School’s theatre department put on the final show of this school year, “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet,” from May 3-5. It was a single hour production, with a cast of 22 actors. It was a comedic show that openly poked fun at Shakespeare, Dr. Seuss, and the play itself, often receiving laughter from the audience. A lot of the humor came from overthe-top expressions of emotion, visual comedy, and lines resulting from the rhyme scheme of the play that was, of course, adopted from Dr. Seuss. The plot was similar to “Romeo and Juliet,” but with a happy ending due to a machine that turns the characters’ anger into happiness. Romeo (Charlie Cochran ‘19) is heartbroken over some girl who left him. He mopes until he and his friends, Mercutio (Diego Herrera ‘19) and Benvolio (Cristian Moreno ‘20), crash the Capulet's party where he meets Juliet (Amanda Wilkerson ‘18), instantly falling in love. Romeo and Juliet are from opposite sides of feuding families, but secretly get married. However, Romeo is banished for killing Tybalt (a Capulet) and Juliet fakes her own death to avoid marrying Paris (Hannah Nguyen ‘21). The comedy ended by repeating the play again, but much faster, and then once more backwards. The set consisted of a single piece that was very colorful and looked like a collage of buildings with a raised platform and a set of stairs in the middle. It was there for the entire play, as there were no set changes. There
was a prop microphone that could be lowered from the ceiling. Instead of swords, they used “bumbaloons,” which were balloon swords. Wilkerson added, “I was surprised because I think the play went exceptionally well, especially given the circumstances of directors being switched because it left the outcome of the play essentially in the hands of the students. We could have messed around during rehearsal, but we didn’t and instead we worked hard and had a great time on stage.”
Photo by Drew Patterson
Holguin is the 2018 Poet Laureate
Drew Patterson Reporter
The winner of the La Quinta High School Poet Laureate contest this year was Katryna Holguin ‘18. Her first entry was titled “Dance with Death.” The top ten students also included Aidan Wilson ‘20, Isabella Galvan ‘20, Jada Olivarez ‘20, Daelynn McLean ‘21, Ruben Gutierrez ‘21, Serena Gomez ‘21, Mlen Azurin ‘18, Leandro Bosquez ‘21, Mikayla Fazzone ‘21, and Emely Sanchez ‘19. English teacher Mrs. Chesebrough coordinated the contest by submitting the poems, a total of 264 entries this year, to the White Water Writers group, who select the top ten poets
using a points system. “There was a nice variety from all of the classes. Usually we only get upperclassmen, but this year we got a good mix of all four grade levels,” she explained. In April, the finalists were invited to a pizza luncheon, a guest speaker was invited, and the winner of the contest was announced by last year’s poet laureate, Drew Patterson ‘20. The guest speaker this year was Tammy Coia, a memoir writer and teacher,
Photo by Thao Nguyen
Blackhawks Gear up for Prom at Spring Pep Rally Mikah Strong Reporter
On Friday, May 4, La Quinta High School’s ASB hosted a blackout rally, where they officially announced the prom theme, “A Night Under the Big Top.” ASB member, Laila Khan ‘19 stated, “The two themes battling against one another were ‘A Night Under the Big Top’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ However, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ had a lot of copyright issues, so ‘A Night Under the Big Top’ it was.” As the rally began, the lights were cut out and the black lights came on. The lights and music were set up by SOS Entertainment, who will be DJing at prom. The pep rally kicked off with a performance that included a mix of songs by Drake from the LQHS dance team and
the local Blackhawk band, the Instigators. After these performances, there was a game in which the juniors and seniors bobbed for apples. The juniors and seniors tied, earning both classes ten points. There was also a performance from the up-and-coming rock band
class, taught by Mr. Fleischmann, as well as a Star Wars inspired dance from Tough Guys and Gals. The rally wrapped up with a performance from the Powder Puff boys’ cheerleading squad, who also were present during the Powder Puff game that day.
who spoke about her writing experience and gave advice to the student-poets. “Real writing is in the rewriting,” she said. “Find your ownR voice. When you write, you shouldn’t hear Shakespeare. You should hear your own voice in your writing.” Enclosed is her first entry, a lyrical ballad, for your reading pleasure: “Dance with Death” by Katryna Holguin
All around the land did sleep, The wind its solemn breath. Beneath my feet some life still creeped Among the doleful dead.
The moon was high, its light still nigh When drums began to beat. We reached up high to touch the sky And landed on our feet
We danced around, the ghosts and I Until time seemed to stop. We gamboled on til time drew nigh And slowed down to a hop.
The sun arose, me feet shown bare As they began to leave. The final time was truly here Without true time to grieve.
My last farewell, final adieu To this world that I love, Fore the sun I flew too close to Had burned me to the touch. Photo by Brysenia Miranda
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LQ Students Win Palm Springs Fine Arts Awards
Katie Arias Mikah Strong Reporters
On April 15, two of LQHS’ students, Victoria Garcia ‘19 and Neeve SleePoulos ‘19, won awards for their art pieces that were entered into the Fine Arts Creativity Awards and Scholarship Program at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Garcia has been drawing since she was very young, as it is “the only thing she can do,” she claimed. Garcia entered a painting of her friend in their ROTC program uniform and won the Western Art Council Award. She said that a few of her inspirations are Banksy and Vincent Van Gogh. She also mentions that her art teacher, Ms. Campbell, is a big inspiration to her as well, stating, “She always lets me know when art competitions are coming up.” The young artist described her art style as semirealistic and is currently experimenting with oil painting. Poulos began her venture in the art scene during freshman year. She entered a photograph for the competition and received the Peggy Vermeer Award. The photo displayed her fellow classmate and friend, Keyvonna Dahl ‘19, looking into a car’s rearview mirror. Poulos’ photo was unique in that she didn’t enter it in color, the photo-
graph was black and white. “My grandpa always put me in charge of family photos,” Poulos recalled. Poulos claims that family friend and artist, Michele Ohanesian, is the reason behind her inspiration as an artist. She also gives credit to the IB program. “IB Art has helped me because it focuses on all kinds of art. It doesn’t have a definite structure, it allows you to be creative,” she said.
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Showcasing Student Talent: An Art Affair
Thao Nguyen Assistant Editor
On the evening of May 3, La Quinta High School’s art classes held the annual Art Night event. Student portfolios from the ceramics, art, and photography classes are displayed in a gala setting. The night mainly serves to have all the seniors in the higher level art programs, along with the winners and participants of art competitions, showcase their individual art pieces. Held in the 700 building, students’ creations were made over the course of one or two years. Leading up to the night, preparations occured days before as the art teachers and Blackhawk artists set up multiple stations
within the building, decorating each one according to the style of their art. The various mediums of art, such as photography, ceramics, paintings, sketches, and interactive art pieces, reflected their specific themes and concentrations that the students had chosen in the previous year. Students, teachers, and families gathered to observe each station, questioning the artists about their concepts and taking pictures of them with a sense of pride. A few students were even offered a price for their pieces, but none of them were sold. Many felt accomplished, as this was their final step in their projects and were happy to see all their work completed.
“Art Night was a fun experience that allowed me to display my artwork to friends and family, which is typically something I don’t do. It was also my first time going to Art Night and I definitely would go again just because of the fun and creative atmosphere,” Jason Cabanyog ‘18 recalled.
Photo by Thao Nguyen Pieces by Jonathan Rosas
Reflecting on Being Teachers of the Year
Lou Benedetto, Math Teacher
“Having been voted Teacher of the Year by my colleagues is an honor. Anyone who knows me may recall that teaching is a second career for me. My previous career was that of a pastry chef/baker and bakery manager. I re-
ally ‘liked’ that career but it didn’t fulfill me. Changing careers and moving to California in my late ‘30searly ‘40s was a big risk, especially because I hadn’t taught before. Being voted Teacher of the Year validates that I did indeed make the right move. I LOVE what I do now. I have fun everyday with the students and work with great teachers. On a less sappy note, I would like to thank my pal Vladimir P. for helping me secure enough votes for this honor.” Photo by Thea Spisz.
Christina Endres, Social Science Teacher & AVID Coordinator
“What an amazing honor this has been to receive Teacher of the Year in my tenth year of teaching! I feel completely blessed to receive an award for doing something that I love to do every day! My parents
were both educators and I grew up watching, in awe, as they demonstrated kindness, love, support and inspiration to students [within] DSUSD for many years. Now as a teacher, I hope to do the same with my students everyday. I love teaching history and AVID, but I also greatly enjoy encouraging students to dream big and reach their goals. Thank you for this incredible honor. I am so grateful to be here at La Quinta High School amongst such outstanding staff.” Photo by David Viefhaus.
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Goldfish Bowl Soothes Hearts
Attiana Villalobos Reporter On Tuesday, March 13 at Desert Sands Unified School District, the spring competition of the Goldfish Bowl took place. The Goldfish Bowl is designed to be a district version of “Shark Tank.” Liam Dixon ‘19 competed in the second Goldfish Bowl competition of the year. He pitched his project, Soothing Hearts, in front of six judges: Timothy Bradley, Jr., Kathleen McEntee, Mike Napoli, Bianca Rae, Joe Wallace, John Hoffner, and Brandon Weimer ‘09. The judges awarded him with $500, as well as counseling for marketing and to help him to create a foundation. “My mom is a big part in this; I wouldn’t be able to do it without her,” said Dixon. As part of Dixon’s Eagle project, his idea is to help babies at Desert Regional Medical Center
born prematurely, who range from 24 weeks to 37 weeks in age. He designed a 8” x 5” two-sided heartshaped pillow made up of cotton flannel and minky fleece. Parents would take the pillows home and wear it on their chests overnight, so it captures their scent. The pillow is then sent back to the hospital and placed in the baby’s incubators. Premature babies aren't able to form a bond with their parents like other babies when they first come out of the womb. He had this idea when his sister was born prematurely. He was devastated that he couldn’t hold his sister, as he could only watch her when she was in the incubator. Dixon and his mom have been working on this project for almost three years now. They have spent almost $2,000 in materials. They hosted a few public sewing sessions to speed up the process.
Photo by Attiana Villalobos
Blackhawk Artistic POVs
Mia Gonzalez Reporter/ Illustrator
Tatiana Woodworth ‘18 Carson Moore ‘18
Jordan Nelson ‘18
Jeremy Baker ‘18
Blackhawk Staff and Students Vote for Teachers of the Year
John Doyle Copy Editor On Mar. 22 and Apr. 30, respectively, La Quinta High’s staff and student body announced the Teachers of the Year. LQHS’ teachers voted for Mrs. Wheeler, Ms. Cortez, Mrs. Endres, and Mr. Benedetto. Wheeler teaches English III, IB English HL 1, and serves as the instructional coach as well as the dance coach. Cortez teaches English III and Journalism. Endres is the AVID coordinator and also teaches U.S. History. Benedetto teaches Math
III and APEX. Of the teachers voted by the student body, four teachers won the title across the four grade levels. For ninth grade, English Teacher Mrs. Chesebrough earned the title. For tenth grade, English II teacher Mr. Bowman took the title for a second time. For eleventh grade, Ms. Cortez took first. At the twelfth grade level, Mr. Collins, who teaches English IV, was declared a favorite. While students have their favorite teachers that they think are worthy of earning this title, many
teachers go above and beyond what is required of them. Many go to campus over the weekend to grade, create their lesson plans, and host classes on Saturdays. Other teachers also devote their free time after school to tutor and prepare students for IB and AP testing. In a sense, a majority of our teachers are teachers of the year because they exercise and demonstrate their love for learning and teaching.
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Vietnam Veteran Forum Seniors Take the “Win” in the Powderpuff Game
Brysenia Miranda Assistant Editor Attiana Villalobos Reporter Veterans Eddy Johnson, Aaron Garcia, Pat Sprinkel, and Gary Young visited La Quinta High School to share stories of their time served in the Vietnam War to junior students enrolled in U.S History. This Vietnam Veteran Forum has been operating for 15 years, thanks to Mrs. Schuler, the social sciences department chair. Schuler, one of LQ’s U.S. History teachers, was recognized by the County of Riverside for her dedication and enthusiasm to the students of the Coachella Valley and veterans throughout her teaching career. The first speaker, Eddy Johnson, was only 19-years-old when he enlisted in the Army. “What I’m about to tell you… I can picture it in my mind like it was yesterday,” Johnson said, describing his post-traumatic stress disorder. Johnson told a story about a time when he and a lady friend went to a drive-in theater and he got scared when someone threw a “turd bomb” next to the car. After leaving the army, he turned to pills “to forget” and became suicidal. “You guys heal me,” he shared. After eight years in the Marine Corps, Garcia decided to leave and has been an instructor at Indio High School for 20 years. Garcia received his Purple Heart after being shot four times during his
time serving in the Marine Corps. 72-year-old Pat Sprinkel graduated from Coachella Valley High School and College of the Desert. When Sprinkel landed in Vietnam, he said, “I [looked] out the window seeing explosions thinking, ‘Wow, I don’t remember this in training.’” Sprinkel was in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. During that time, they used a weapon called Agent Orange. Due to the chemicals in Agent Orange, veterans, including Sprinkel, have been diagnosed with cancer and many have died of cancer as well. Gary Young was a helicopter pilot sent to Vietnam in 1965. Young was in Vietnam for a year and was stationed by the Cambodian border. He delivered three main things: food, ammunition, and personnel. “Almost every day we got shot at,” said Young. After Vietnam, Young worked in electronic manufacturing with lasers and radios. “There is more life left for all of us,” Young concluded. “I listened to their experiences,” Desi Yeager ‘19 commented, “Just learning about them made me appreciate them more.” Viannet Villegas ‘19 felt the forum was much more for the veterans to heal themselves. She also added that by attending the forum, it made the veterans’ experiences feel more real to the students. “It wasn’t just posed,” she added.
Katelyn Pagela Copy Editor
On Friday, May 4, the juniors and seniors faced off in the annual Powderpuff game at lunch. The girls brought on their athletic abilities while the boys demonstrated their peppiness. The Powderpuff games allow for a unique opportunity for students to essentially switch gender roles, with boys taking on cheerleading positions from the sidelines and girls heading onto the football field. Many juniors and seniors love to participate and get involved since this is a once-a-year event. The seniors started off strong with a 20-yard catch on the first play of the game, followed by a 50-yard run from Alexis Garcia ‘18. Junior Shekinah Edwards responded with a 22-yard run;
however, the score still remained at 0-0. “Any time I got the ball, all I thought I had to do was run because that is one of my biggest strengths,” said Edwards. Edwards made several efforts to score, but was unsuccessful. Although neither team scored, the seniors “claimed” victory, as they were the last ones with the ball. Edwards is in disbelief over this as, she is a junior but is eager to participate in
the event again. “I had a lot of fun and I’m excited for next year,” she said. The cheerleaders’ performance during the rally included a mix of songs, like “Circus” and “Breaking Free.” The male cheerleaders’ led familiar cheers, as well as unique stunts and flips. Powderpuff is known for being popular because of the cheerleaders, as many students find their performance entertaining.
Photo by Brysenia Miranda
Reflecting on Being Teachers of the Year
Meredith Wheeler, English Teacher & Instructional Coach
“I can hardly express what this honor means to me because when I think of the colleagues and friends with whom I share this recognition, I could cry! Above everything else, I am mostly overjoyed for Ms. Cortez, Ms. Endres and Mr. Benedetto: amazing in everything they do, golden to the core, and colleagues I also consider
'friends.' I am inspired daily by the talent and professionalism of the staff at LQ and am thankful that so many have allowed me the privilege to get into their classrooms to experiment and learn. I'm inspired daily by my students who show up eager (sometimes) to become just a little bit smarter than the day before. I feel blessed to be one of those people who has a career and clientele that I genuinely love and I hope to convey that in various capacities, every day. I am truly humbled and so very thankful for this recognition.”
Jennifer Cortez, English Teacher & Journalism Adviser
“I am so thankful to have met the students I’ve taught these last two years and the colleagues, many of whom were my own teachers, who have guided and inspired me to become a better teacher. We are all so good at different things, and the magic of teaching is that we can share those strengths with each other and celebrate them, and give each other a hand when we need a little help. Cheers to all teachers!”
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LOCAL NEWS
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A Night with Wallace
Brysenia Miranda Assistant Editor On March 28, Youth Town Hall was held at the Esmeralda Resort and Spa Hotel. Upon entering the conference room, students were greeted by adults and fellow peers from different schools across the valley. Around 6 p.m., teachers, principals, students, journalists, and ASB members made their way into the ballroom. To open up the meeting, LQHS’ Andrew Hunter ‘18 introduced a senior from PDHS, who then introduced Dr. Quinton Egson, the opening speaker. Egson, the Boys and Girls Club chief executive officer, shared stories about how he succeeded. He imparted a list of seven things that the youth need to succeed, such as a support system. He elaborated, “As adults, we have the responsibility to make society suitable for our kids to live in.” He also added to his list: unconditional love, exposure, experience, education, empowerment, and a moral compass. Palm Valley’s Jordan King introduced news anchor and FOX News Sunday host, Chris Wallace. Growing up in a family of reporters, his father was Mike Wallace, a reporter from “60 Minutes.” He stated, “I can’t do any-
Tachevah 2018
Sebastian Camacho Copy Editor David Viefhaus Photo Editor On Saturday, May 5, four of the Coachella Valley’s very own musical artists clashed at the Tachevah 2018 Finals at the Indio Block Party in Old Town Indio. For those who don’t know, Tachevah is a competition, started by “The Desert Sun,” that pits local musicians against each other, with this year’s cash prize being a grand total of three thousand dollars. The Tachevah 2018 Finals kicked off with Razor J and his backing band, The Blades. His music can be described as a mix of classic 90s rap with a hint of rock. Throughout his set, Razor J would whip out an electric guitar for some songs, soloing after finishing a rap verse. From his emotional verses to his guitar chops, Razor J poured his heart out. The next artist was a young man from El Centro by the name of Victor Bosc. Bosc was accompanied by a two-piece backing band, featuring a bassist and drummer. He played a unique, catchy style of music that can’t really be categorized unless you have a listen for yourself. I found myself with at least two of his songs stuck in my head on my way home, “See What I See” and “Suddenly Anything Can Happen.” Shortly after Bosc Photo by Brysenia Miranda wrapped up his set, it was
thing except this.” Wallace moderated the third debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. He described the debate as “challenging” and “fun.” Wallace mentioned that one of his worst interviews had to have been with former President Bill Clinton. “[I asked] why [Clinton] hadn’t done more to put Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda out of business, and [Clinton] just went off on me.” Wallace revealed that his best interview had to have been when he interviewed Mother Teresa in 1979 after she won the Nobel Peace Prize. “Hearing everyone’s different opinions on gun laws during the debate between students was, by far, my favorite part,” said Savannah Camaddo ‘19, who attended Youth Town Hall. “It was a fun experience.”
time for the third act of the night, Eevaan Tré. Eevan Tré is a veteran from the Coachella Valley music scene and has been in the game for a couple of years now. His music could easily be classified as R&B, with his smooth vocals amplifying the stage and calming the crowd. Aside from his vocal skills, Tré also manages to play a mean keyboard. The musical diversity within Eevan Tré’s music and his performance was a treat to watch. Finally, it was time for the final contender of the night, Giselle Woo and her backing band the Night Owls. Giselle Woo and the Night Owls played a combination of both rock and indie music, which featured Woo herself on guitar.
Photo by Sebastian Camacho
Out of all of the acts of the night, Giselle Woo and the Night Owls brought the most life onto the stage. Woo’s vocal prowess and guitar chops both compliment each other, making for an impressively unique style that was fun to watch and listen. In the end, it was Giselle Woo and the Night Owls who took home the three thousand dollar cash prize. Tachevah 2018 showcased some of the desert’s most talented musicians out there. It seems that every year the competition itself is growing steadily by including more and more local musicians, giving them the opportunity to showcase their musical talents.
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Boy Scouts of America’s Latest Transition to Becoming Co-Ed
Bailey Franklin Co-Editor-in-Chief Kevin Ayala Reporter As of May 2, the Boy Scouts of America are no longer called the Boy Scouts. They've changed their name to Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America). This change comes after the decision to allow girls to enter the program for older teens, allowing them the ability to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, which they were not able to do previously. This is one of the latest steps that the BSA has taken to include girls in its ranks. This latest change has inspired controversy over allowing girls to enter the
OPINION
program, despite the fact that they have their own program in the form of the Girl Scouts. The main arguments against the change resides in the added difficulty when camping with and teaching co-ed groups. One main opponent of this change is the Girl Scouts of the USA, who argue that the Girl Scouts has always been there for girls, despite the Boy Scouts’ 100-year history of excluding them. Not only that, Girl Scouts already have programs dedicated to helping young women succeed in fields where they are not as prominently placed, like STEM fields. The Girl Scouts will not be merging with the
former Boy Scouts. Instead, they will continue to focus on issues faced by young women by encouraging civic engagement with their G.I.R.L. agenda, encouraging business skills through the Girl Scout Cookie Sales, and motivating young women through various STEM programs.
Her loss was felt deeply b y many, especially by the members of the Sacred Heart parish, who have supported the Sherm a n family
even strengthen their beliefs along the way. It is because of this faith that her family has been able to accept Riley’s passing and the fact that she is no longer in pain. Her family continues to speak about her bravery and kindness throughout the battle, staying positive. She was described as having a “fun, loving spirit.” Most recently, Riley Rose was honored at Stagecoach during a performance by Garth Brooks. Riley Rose’s funeral was held on May 1 at Sacred Heart Church, followed by a celebration of her life later that day at Southwest Church. Her family has since committed to raising $1 million to combat and find a cure for neuroblastoma.
A Rose at Rest
Kevin Ayala Reporter
April 13, 2018 marked the passing of Riley Rose Sherman, a 6-year-old La Quinta resident and Desert Sands Unified School District student, who suffered from a rare form of a cancerous tumor called neuroblastoma. Her passing occurred in a Texas hospital, after bravely fighting off the cancer twice with two remissions. In her short time here, Riley became an important part of the community in the Coachella Valley. Through the Facebook page, “Riley Rose’s Journey,” almost ten thousand people followed her fight against cancer. More than $70,000 were raised through her YouCaring crowdfunding page.
throughout their ordeal. The Sherman family has expressed their gratitude for the community and have stated that they are very glad to have their faith, as it has allowed them to stay strong during this fight and
Illustration by Mia Gonzalez.
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My Recent Interest in Photography John Doyle Copy Editor Toward the beginning of the year, I felt the sudden urge to take photos of my nearby surroundings. I would say that I had been interested in photography for the past year; however, I didn’t start trying it until recently. My main influence for getting into photography was partly because of journalism, as I practiced certain photo techniques, such as the rule of thirds, selective focus, and linear perspective. I found myself spending way too much time using these techniques, trying to get a perfect shot of either random objects in my room or my cat (who was a pain for getting a perfect picture). However, spending too much time on what should’ve been quick assignments clearly showed that I was enjoying taking photos and more importantly, having fun. I later started taking pictures of my environment as I walked to school and home. However, I haven’t taken as many photos as I hoped I would by now. Instead, I have been putting my photography composition
skills to the test in video games by taking computer screenshots. This has been more fun and also perhaps more interesting to experiment with than performing actual photography. Most people who know me know that I’m not a talkative person. In most cases, I’d rather just be alone and not have to talk to anyone. The more and more I get involved with photography, either in video games or in real life (for lack of a better term), the more I continually realize how much photography is for a person like me: someone who can show how talented they are without having to actually speak or interact with anyone. Hopefully, the following photos can give you inspiration to take great photos of your own. For mor photos, visit our website at lqhawkview.com Illustration by Mia Gonzalez. Photo by John Doyle.
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SPORTS
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Boys’ Baseball Sweeps The Lady Blackhawks Push Through S the Softball Season Second in DVL
Steven Poole Reporter
Tommy Wolfe ‘18 Photo by Steven Poole
The La Quinta Blackhawks boys’ baseball is second place for the DVL title. The boys have a team record of 9-3 and an overall record of 20-7. On May 10, they faced the Palm Spring Indians on LQ’s senior night. La Quinta has a total of seven seniors graduating: Andres Lopez, Joey Fisher, Tommy Wolfe, Cooper Mello, Isaac Salazar, Frankie Cordova, and Chase Hapner. Fisher pitched for the Blackhawks and had a total of two strikeouts. LQ beat the Indians with a score of 4-1.
On May 1, the Blackhawks faced the Shadow Hills Knights. LQ scored two runs in the first inning and had a total of six hits in the first. At the top of the second inning, the Blackhawks’ shortstop, Steven Lafayette ‘19 turned a double play to end the Knights' inning. La Quinta didn't stop there, scoring a total of seven runs, making the final score 7-2. “My team was proud,” said Lafayette. “It was early in the game and we didn’t know what would have happened if they scored on that play.”
Francisco Cordova ‘18 Photo by Steven Poole
Brianna Lucrecio Reporter On Thursday, May 10, the Lady Blackhawks won against Palm Springs with the score of 16-0. Brianna DeLara ‘20 pitched well, only giving up two hits within seven innings. It was a good hitting game for the Lady Blackhawks as they achieved five home runs by Emile Cabanyog ‘19, Kiara Mendoza ‘19, Havanna Zanesco ‘18 and Louisa Velasquez ‘20. Almost everyone in the batting line-up got at least one hit more. Cabanyog made beautiful catches at left field and Kayla Ceballos ‘19 scored twice. On Tuesday, May 8,
the girls won against Palm Springs with a score of 7-3. Both pitchers, Mendoza and DeLara, pitched well – with Mendoza pitching five innings and DeLara finishing the rest. Ilana Valdez ‘18 and Cabanyog had multiple hits, including clutch hits from Velazquez. Valdez scored two runners on base with a double and Velasquez hit a line drive, tying the score to 3-3. On Friday, May 4, they won against Shadow with a score of 8-2. Mendoza kept the Knights from scoring all six innings until giving up at least two runs in the last. Valdez hit a home run, helping the Lady Blackhawks re-
Boys’ Tennis Wrap-Up
Jessica Porrelli News Editor
With the last game of the season on April 19 against Indio High, the boys’ tennis team suffered a loss of 5-13 and ended the season with seven wins and ten losses. While all members of varsity went to DVL preliminaries, the team was not able to go to CIF. The team’s captain, Ivan Fernandez ‘18, while disappointed at this year’s record, regards it as an indicator of the team’s lack of experience. “Everyone is going to need to improve in the offseason and hope
to be consistent next year because top players are leaving this year,” said Fernandez, of the coming months. Both Fernandez and Marco Arambula ‘18 are graduating this year, while Ziggy Gillespie ‘20 will no longer attend LQ in the following years. The loss of these top players will constitute a gap that will need to be filled next season. Although the end of this season is bittersweet, Fernandez said, “It was a blessing to play alongside these guys and [I] had one of the most fun high school experience[s].”
deem themselves by scoring more this game. It was a good game for their sticks. As the Lady Blackhawks finish third in their division, they’re now heading to CIF. It has been rough after the Palm Desert games, as a result of losing a 12-year DVL title but they pushed through. Abigail Mulvey ‘21 said, “I feel that even though we were the underdogs after we lost to Palm Desert, we never lost our composure and we continued to work our hardest to finish out the season the best that we could. I feel very confident on how good we are going to do this CIF.” Valdez added, “I feel that we came out strong in the beginning of the preseason than [league]. There was a big pressure upholding a title, but once two important games were lost, we lost sight of what the was program is about. It's not about winning or losing, it's about who plays with the most heart.”
Louisa Velasquez ‘20 Photo by Brianna Lucrecio
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SPORTS
LQ Boys’ and Girls’ T&F Dominate DVL Championships
Juan Puga Sports Editor Following the LQ yboys’ second place finish in DVL and the girls’ seventh championship league title, the track and yfield team continued onto their culminating DVL prelims and finals. While track events held a preliminary meet on Apr. 30 at Palm Desert High ySchool, the field events, with the exception of the triple jump, skipped prelims for a straight continuation onto their finals. Highlights of field finals include Jaelah Butler’s ‘18 double second place in girls’ discus and shot, where she threw 17 feet. Dayshia Stevenson ‘18 took first in the high jump event at a height of 4-10 feet, following close behind was teammate Kyleah Hawkins ‘19. After the DVL prelim challenge, the Blackhawks were geared for their finals on May 2. Parker Wallace ‘18 anchored LQ in the 4x400 final, bringing the Blackhawks the dub with a time of 3:31.66, and a first place photo finish in the 800 with a time of 2:00.85. Teammate Anthony Rojas ‘18 followed close behind. On the girls’ side, Harmonie MalengoKennedy ‘19 took first in the triple jump with a distance of 35-8.7 feet. The second place finish in the 100-meter sprint was Alana Wilson ‘18, running in 12.36 seconds. While the hurdle team dominated DVL preliminaries and finals, sweeping in the 300 hurdles were Isabella Fakehany ‘20
(48.29), Karina Ojeda ‘20 (48.85), and Hawkins (49.02). Fakehany maintained her double DVL titles in the 100 and 300-meter hurdles with a time of 15.61 for the latter. Recounting on his
2018 T&F season, Coach Ansley stated, “We’ve had our ups and downs [on the boys’ side], and Palm Springs has a great program with talented athletes. Our young blood talent are going to give them a run for their money.”
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Boys’ Golf Clinch Third Place in DVL
Steven Poole Reporter The boys’ golf team finished in third place this DVL season with an overall record of 12-6 and a league record of 8-4. “This season went well, even though we didn't get the outcome we were looking for,” said Ryan Herrera ‘18. “I got to do what I love to do.” The Blackhawks’ golf program will be losing four seniors: Christian Elms, Jonathan Rosas, Paden Duncan, and Herrera. After high school, Elms will be golfing at CSU Dominguez Hills.
On April 19, the Blackhawks traveled over to the Rajahs’ home golf course, Indian Springs. Cam Winslow ‘19 shot a personal score of 37, which is just one over par. La Quinta won the match against Indio High with a score of 209-283. On April 9, Vista Murrieta traveled down to the Blackhawk territory. La Quinta and Vista Murrieta played at the Silverrock course, which is a par 36. Winslow shot a personal game of 34, which is two under par. The Blackhawks won 197214.
Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Dive into DVL
Katelyn Pagela Copy Editor On May 1, the boys’ swim team wrapped up their season with a DVL title, edging their toughest competitor, Palm Springs High, with a total score of 370-349. The boys had high hopes for the season and achieved many of their goals. Spencer Lowell ‘18 played a major role to the boys’ victory with his individual wins in both the 50-freestyle and 100freestyle events. “It’s been an amazing experience swimming all four years. Swim has opened up my mind and has made me grow as a person,” said Lowell. “We went out and gave it our all and won.” Team dynamics are incredibly crucial. Without the right amount of support and a good atmos-
phere, it’s difficult to perform well. The meets play a large role in the social aspect within the team. “Since this is our last year for most of us, a DVL title means a lot to us,” said Lowell. “We have a really good group of guys.” The boys concluded the season on a high note. Ultimately, it is understood that several of the experienced players are leaving; however, with new swimmers coming in, the team is still heading for great things. The girls’ swim team ended their season by placing second in DVL. Xavier Prep led the meet, with a score of 396-384. Despite losing the title, the Lady Blackhawks won both 200-meter and 400-meter relays, with swimmers Mikka Von Scherr ‘19, Rachel Sherman ‘19, Savannah Hampton ‘19, and
Akemi Von Scherr ‘20, setting another school record for the 400 relay. “We were really looking forward to a lot of competition against [Xavier],” said Hannah Durkee ‘18. “Overall, improvement was one of our biggest goals.” Akemi showed strong performances at the meet, setting a personal record and state qualifying time for the 500-meter free.
Her time, 5:00:83, put her ahead of even the boys’ times. “Swim isn’t necessarily against someone else. You’re racing time. It’s more of a sport where you are against yourself,” said Akemi. For many people in competitive sports, like swimming, self-improvement is key. The girls’ swim team is expected to be in full swing next year.
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Blackhawks Go Big For the Big Top 2018 PROMPOSALS
Emily Martinez Copy Editor After much deliberation, the junior class made a consensus on the theme for this year, deciding on “A Night Under the Big Top.” The decision was made after many other potential themes were presented. A S B J u n i o r Class President Laila Khan ‘19 c o m mented, “We made a presentation and showed our ASB class. They actually picked a different theme that we went along with and then we realized it wasn’t the best for copyright reasons and pricing.” Khan said the class was trying to brainstorm a topic that was new and “out-of-the-box.” She said, “We all agreed on and liked the idea of a vintage carnival.” ASB Junior Class Vice-President Emily Maize added, “Because we could have a lot of activities that aren’t normally at prom.” Khan and Maize are encouraging all juniors and seniors to attend, even though they may not like the theme. “I think everyone should try to go. It’s an amazing experience. If you don’t, then
you’re missing out,” Khan said. “It’s all about the experience. If you go and want to have fun, you’re going to have fun. We’re trying to make it as [fun as possible]. We want our prom to be good, too. It may not be our senior prom, but we want a good prom,” Maize emphasized. Make sure your dresses are pressed, your suits are tailored, your high-
light is poppin’, and your shoes are shined for the prom on May 19 at the Esmeralda, which is one you will not want to miss. Tickets are being sold for $85 with ASB cards and $95 without at the ASB office. On the eve of prom, ticket prices will increase to $100 for all. Students who intend to invite guest visitors to the prom must check with the discipline office.
Bailey Franklin Co-Editor-in-Chief Thao Nguyen Assistant Editor
natural look. There are endless possibilities of what you can do, but make sure it compliments your jewelry and your dress. Don’t overpack! You’re in a suit or a dress and while it’s fun to be dressed up, you still want to be as comfortable as you can be. Bring the essentials: phone, ticket, money, and ID card. What’s most important is that you stay hydrated and have fun! Make sure that you spend more time on your experience than how you look. Prom can be a fun and memorable night, or it can be a big letdown. Special nights don’t happen on their own – you create them.
On May 6, Dominek Zabalza ‘18 was asked to prom by her boyfriend of “two lovely months,” Lucio Sanchez ‘19. With the help of Sanchez’s parents, he surprised Zabalza with her favorite flowers and framed pictures of him spelling out “PROM.”
Illustration by Thea Spisz.
The Art of Prom: Your Guide to Prom Prep
Everyone feels stressed when getting ready for any formal event or big occasion. With the countdown to prom coming to a close, it’s best to start preparations early. Here are some tips on how to look your best while you dance the night away: Your skin is one of the easiest things to take care of. Be sure to wash your face and moisturize or gently exfoliate. Face masks are also a fun addition to your prom prep line-up. Next is hair. Some hairstyles are classic such as updos, curls, and braids. Pick a look that matches with your outfit, as you don't want your hair to clash with everything else you’re wearing. For guys, a quick haircut or a little styling will go a long way. Make-up is definitely something you can practice beforehand. You can go bold or go with a subtle,
Illustration by Thea Spisz.
Asa Castillon ‘18 asked Jessie Rios ‘18 to prom right before her softball practice. Rios took off her blindfold and saw Castillon standing there with two cut-outs of softballs that read, “You strike me as the girl I’d like to take to prom.” “PROM?” was spelled out on the field with softballs.
After the Instigators performed at the pep rally, Gracie Davis ‘19 was asked to prom by her boyfriend, Joe Snodgrass ‘19. “My fellow bandmates picked me up, put flowers and a sign in my hand saying ‘Grace, I’ve fallen for you. Prom?’” shared Snodgrass.
Joseph Fisher ‘18 asked Kaitlyn Erwin ‘18 with a sign that read, “You’re always trying to bust your brothers, so bust a mission and go to PROM with me.” Erwin had never gone to a school dance before. “[It] then made me want to ask her even more, and I’m extremely happy I did,” Fisher said.
Daniel Mendez ‘18 promposed to his girlfriend, Emilie Cabanyog ‘19. He led Cabanyog to his backyard where there was a dinner set up for the both of them. He set up lights in the shape of a heart on the ground, while his posters read, “You’ve always had my heart. Prom?”
Compiled by Brysenia Miranda.
PROM COURT
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The 2018 Queen & King Nominees
“Being nominated for senior prom queen means a lot to me because my mom was also nominated for prom queen when she was in high school” — Viviana Zavala “I’m happy to run for prom king because I am nominated with my close friend, Viviana, whom I’ve known since freshman year.” — Marco Arambula
“I am excited to be nominated for prom because I am running with my boyfriend and I get the chance to encourage people to come to prom.” — Mia Ortega “It’s special because it’s pretty cool to be nominated with my girlfriend and hopefully we win together.” — Isaac Salazar
“I feel honored to represent La Quinta High School as prom queen nominee and it means a lot to me.” — Cameron Cruz
The Princess & Prince Nominees
Giovanni Alvarez & MacKenzie Walencewicz
Isaac Nicholson & Miranda Kelly
“It’s cool.” — Nathan Mendoza
Nathaniel Perez & Nathalyn Johnson
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STAGECOACH
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Florida Georgia Line Keith Urban Thea Spisz Reporter On Friday, April 27, Florida Georgia Line headlined at Stagecoach. It was an incredibly windy weekend, but that did not stop all the performers from singing their little country hearts out. It was a very anticipated performance, with the crowd anxiously waiting for the band to begin their show. Once the band had made an appearance on stage, the crowd went wild and were singing along to all the songs. With a near two-hour set, they brought out quite a few guest singers, two of which were Jason
Derulo and the infamous yodeling kid, Mason Ramsey. Jason Derulo sang one of his own songs, “Want You to Want Me,” and one with the band. Mason Ramsey sang the song which he became famous for, “Lovesick Blues,” and his own song, “Famous,” which had come out the previous night. Sadly, when it came time to perform “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha, Rexha could not come as she was filming a music video in Europe. During this song, however, Florida Georgia Line asked the crowd to sing her parts and recorded the performance to send to Bebe Rexha.
Steven Poole Reporter On Sunday, April 29, Lee Brice performed at Stagecoach. The crowd went crazy when he stepped on stage. Brice started his set with “Hard to Love,” which is off his newest album. After Brice finished his opening song, he commented, “I can't believe I am finally here. What a dream this is.” Brice then sung “Drinking Class,” causing the audience to sing along with him.”
At some point, Brice stopped the music to thank the crowd for coming out and supporting him. Brice started singing one of his hit songs, “Parking Lot Party.” As everyone on the field was jumping and dancing, so was Brice. Brice closed his performance with “I Don’t Dance.” As soon as his fans recognized the tune, many immediately shouted, “I've been waiting for this all night long!” and began swaying back and forth to the beat.
better view of him. At one Thea Spisz point, Urban grabbed his Reporter Keith Urban was the guitar and a Sharpie, proheadliner for the second ceeded to sign it and gave day of Stagecoach. The it to a fan in the very front crowd went wild when he row. Throughout his set, came out on stage, with everyone singing and there were couples slow dancing around. People dancing and mouthing were anticipating his the words to his songs. most famous song, “Blue Towards the end of his Ain’t Your Color.” When performance, Urban forhe did perform it, I heard got the words to his song. someone yell, “Oh my He started to make up words and shout out God! Finally!” Urban had the habit of sounds to have the audirunning into the crowd ence repeat them back. while singing and playing While this was happenguitar, which led to ing, I did not actually nocrowds of people pushing tice, I was thinking, forward trying to get a “Wow, this song is a bop,”
until my brother pointed out that Urban was just making up lyrics. Keith Urban ended the night with his song ”Wasted Time,” prompting everyone to sing along and ending the night on a fun note.
Lee Brice Garth Brooks Steven Poole Reporter
On Sunday, April 29, Garth Brooks was the headliner for this year’s Stagecoach. It was a windy night, but that didn't stop him from performing his hits. Brooks, who had not yet headlined the festival until its twelfth year, started the intro to one of the best songs of all time: “Friends in Low Places.” Instantly, the 100,000 people attending Stagecoach all started singing along. After that, Brooks played “The River,” causing tens of
thousands of cell phone lights to illuminate the crowd. Brooks started talking about how long it took him to finally be at Stagecoach again and how he took a few years off to raise his family with his wife, Trisha Yearwood. After a two hour performance, Brooks’ performance sadly came to an end. He ended the night with “More than a Memory” and invited Lee Brice on stage with him, closing the festival with everyone at the Empire Polo Grounds rocking out.
COACHELLA 13 Daniel Caesar Tyler the Creator
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Brianna Lucrecio Reporter
Daniel Caesar performed at the Outdoor Theatre at Coachella on April 21. He sang hit songs, such as “Get You” featuring Kali Uchis, “Japanese Denim,” “Best Part” featuring H.E.R., and “Blessed.” His soothing performance brought couples and friends together. Attendees chose to either stand or sit down, which I should’ve done as his performance was so relaxing. My personal favorite performance was “Japanese Denim,” as it’s one of my favorite songs. It was the best
song he performed because of the way he played his guitar. The story behind “Japanese Denim” is how he met a girl and how his blue jeans lasted longer than their relationship.
After his performance, I felt very relaxed and tired, which made me want to go to sleep. However, since the tickets were $500, I knew I had to get my money's worth, so I stuck around.
Sebastian Camacho Copy Editor
It’s Saturday night during Coachella’s second weekend. The air is musty; you’re in the front right side of the crowd surrounded by a mix of both eager Tyler and Beyoncé fans camping out for Bey, while watching the stage crew set up Tyler, The Creator’s stage props. This was the scene I observed whilst anxiously waiting for Tyler, The Creator to go on and put on a show I knew I was going to remember. With a start time of 7:55 p.m., Tyler started right on cue and opened up with the song, “Where This Flower Blooms,” off his most recent album, “Flower Boy.” The audience seemed to be very into the music, singing along to almost every song he performed. Tyler’s setlist included songs mostly off his
POST MALONE
Katelyn Pagela Copy Editor
Austin Richard Post, who goes by stage name Post Malone, commanded the Sahara Tent on Saturday night, wearing a gold-accented top and bottom, waving to the crowd as he performed “Too Young” from his hit album “Stoney.” The pushing and shoving was intense, as fans refused to move away from their spots at the front. From downing two beers to overtly smoking, Post Malone established his stage dominance and rebellious spirit. He dedicated his next song, “I Fall Apart,¨ to
the “stupid girl who broke his heart.” In contrast, his next song, “White Iverson,¨ embraced his self-effacing attitude, with the endless hoots and screams being at an alltime high, as the anthem is one of Post Malone’s most popular hits. When his voice cracked while singing the upper-register of “Feeling Whitney,¨ he asked help from the audience because he is “too drunk of a singer to do this.” He kept the performance unpredictable. He brought out guest performers Rae Sremmurd for “Powerglide,” Ty Dolla Sign for
“Psycho,” and Pharrell for “Up There.” The shoving and screaming escalated for his next song, “Rockstar,” as fans hoped that 21 Savage, who is featured on the track, would make a guest appearance. He concluded the set by telling the audience that nobody thought he would make it this far in his career, but now all they have to say is “Congratulations.” Post Malone manages to blend the qualities of a new artist, with someone who has had enough hit songs to stick around for awhile. His real connection with the audience is what
rests in his charismatic demeanor, which proves he is just a regular guy from Texas who achieved success against all odds.
“Flower Boy” album, but he managed to dish out two tunes off his classic 2013 album, “Wolf,” such as “IFHY” and “Tamale,” as well as “DEATHCAMP,” off his 2015 album, “Cherry Bomb,” and his most recent single titled “OKRA.” Tyler, The Creator played his heart out and his performance genuinely displayed hard work, dedication and a connection with his fans. One of the peak points during his performance was when he played, “Who Dat Boy (ft. A$AP Rocky),” which saw the man, the myth, the legend, A$AP Rocky himself, come out to a wild crowd that was in awe of the rapper’s surprise appearance. Immediately upon running onto the stage, everybody within sight whipped out their phones and started taking videos and pictures of the two on stage. Rocky rapped his verse and left when the song finished. The crowd was still in shock of what had just happened before their very own eyes. Overall, Tyler, The Creator put on a Coachella worthy show that was filled with joy, emotion and fun. From his hilarious stage banter to his aesthetically pleasing performance and visuals, Tyler’s show was certainly one I will remember for a long time.
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Thao Nguyen Assistant Editor On April 20, Coachella’s Friday headliner, The Weeknd, closed the night out with his reigning sad boy vibes. All types of fans crowded under the main stage to see the performer as he opened up with “Pray For Me” from the “Black Panther” soundtrack. To everyone’s disappointment, The Weeknd did not bring out Kendrick Lamar, keeping his performance similar to Coachella’s first weekend. He took on a solo and minimalistic performance ― no guest stars, no outfit changes, and only one backup band in the corner. The only set designs needed were the flashing colors of the screens, while he stood against a large statue of a man’s face. Some say it’s a mask of a man or it’s a fallen statue of a man’s face. Either way, the man’s face represented his shame and failures in love, which is a common theme in his music. Coming in with his Michael Jackson popesque sounds, The Weeknd performed five songs from his “Starboy” album. Fans sang their heart outs with him before screams erupted from the crowd once he
confirmed what was on everyone’s minds. “Weekend two is definitely better than weekend one,” he said. Slowing down the mood and calling out to his “OGs,” he performed a throwback by performing songs from his two albums, “Trilogy” and
“Beauty Behind the Madness.” Fan favorites such as “Crew Love” and “Wicked Games” had the crowd bouncing to the music. No tears were shed yet, as The Weeknd remained slick and steadied into an R&B emo vibe for the rest of his performance.
Miguel
Mariana Escatell Editor-in-Chief On Sunday, April 23, at the Outdoor Stage, the beautiful, contemporary R&B artist, Miguel, blessed, the audience with his angelic voice. He started his set with “Criminal” from his newest album, “War & Leisure.” In the midst of his dancing and a few songs later, he introduced himself by saying, “For those of you who don’t know me (Editor’s Note: First of all, how could you not know who Miguel is?), I am Miguel Jontel Pimentel: named after my father who is from Michoacan and my mother, who is a beautiful black woman from Ingle-
wood, California.” After inquiring if spectators spoke Spanish, he proceeded to sing “Caramelo Duro,” causing the crowd to go wild. For those who are not familiar with this song, it’s a mixture of Spanish and English and a blessing to listen live, might I also add. After he sung some songs from his newer albums, he also threw in some older songs that kickstarted his career in 2012, such as “Adorn” and “How Many Drinks?” As the show slowly came to an end, the energy of the crowd never died down, even though some people started to leave early to catch Migos (big mistake). I can wholeheartedly say that Miguel’s performance was one of my favorites the entire weekgood balance of songs from her forms like she KNOWS she is end. He is a great pernew album, “Expectations,” awesome. Kiyoko also brings former and had a very and her older albums, “Citrine” many LGBTQ+ community enjoyable performance and “This Side Of Paradise.” members together through her As the set, sadly, came to music because she openly ex- and I’m not just stating an end, Kiyoko performed her presses her sexuality through this because I am a huge hit song “Curious,” which got her songs, which I admire. Miguel fan, but you could many fans singing loudly Throughout her entire set, I really tell that everyone in along, louder than they had screamed along with other fans the crowd was having a been before. As “Curious” fin- to the point where my voice good time dancing and ished up, Kiyoko went into an- was gone. Kiyoko’s set is one singing along.
Hayley Kiyoko
Mikah Strong Reporter
On Sunday, April 22, singer Hayley Kiyoko (aka “Lesbian Jesus”) performed for many fans and people who were not familiar with her music. The audience was filled with teens and adults who held pride flags. Her set started with the introduction to her new album, “Expectations (Overture).” The crowd immediately screamed with joy when Kiyoko confidently danced out onto the stage. The crowd was ecstatic as she performed some of her less popular songs like “Wanna Be Missed” to “He’ll Never Love You Like Me.” Between songs, Kiyoko performed dance routines to portions of her songs. Following the lesser-known songs were some of her more wellknown songs like “Sleepover” and “Curious.” Her set had a
other dope dance routine. However, what really closed the show up was the performance of “Girls Like Girls,” a song that really set Kiyoko’s career off. As she performed the song, she snatched a pride flag from a girl in the audience that had the words “20GayTeen” on it, Kiyoko’s slogan for her recent album. When the set came to an end, Kiyoko thanked everyone for supporting her. Kiyoko is definitely an artist to watch, both live and on whatever device you can watch her on. She is confident on stage and per-
that I will definitely not forget and I will most certainly keep listening to her amazing music.
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FESTIVAL NEWS 15
Coachella 2018 A Final Goodbye
Mariana Escatell Editor-in-Chief That’s a wrap on Coachella 2018. Whether you attended or not, I’m sure you have caught up on e v e r y t h i n g that went on this year by living vicariously through your friends’ 200-second Snapchat stories, with highlights from Beyonce’s killer performance to the yodeling boy coming out multiple times. If you fwere there for Insta pics, fashion, or to actually enjoy the music, I’m sure that we can all agree that these two weekends of Coachella are the best things in the valley since sliced bread. If you’re like me, you’re probably still trying to get over your Coachella flu to this day. Yes, I know Coachella was almost a month ago. Do you think I am willingly being sick?! This year consisted of WAAAAY more people, WAAAY more artists, and WAAAY more fun! From the rainbowcolored structure to the huge sculpture everyone seemed to be referring to as a robot, the art this year may not have lived up to our expectations, but it definitely made for cute photo ops. This year, Coachella
seemed to have invested ence the fun and music or more into the culinary ex- to simply be able to say perience. The newest ad- you have been to dition, The Indio Food Coachella, the postMarket, was a great bou- Coachella depression has surely hit. A jee simple remedy i s to simply take a scroll through our Instagram feed to see pictures from people who seem to never stop sharplace to spend $20 on ing Coachella pictures or wings, hot dogs, and take a journey through ramen. There was even a your Snapchat memories boba stand! The infamous and watch all your videos. countdown for Shake Shack even made The Coachella 2019 has now an appearance. Whether you went begun! to Coachella to experi-
Stagecoach Performers Blow Everyone Away
Steven Poole Thea Spisz Reporters While hot wind gusts whipped through the air at this year’s Stagecoach Festival, this did not stop the crowds of people from showing up and having a memorable time. The headliners were Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, and Garth Brooks. Florida Georgia Line had a great two hour set on Friday night. They opened their set with “Anything Goes.” The two country stars,
What’s Up With?!?! Coachella Edition
Mariana Escatell Editor-in-Chief • What’s up with lemonade being $9?!?!? Yeah, it was extremely pricey, but that didn’t stop me from buying four cups of it… • What’s up with there constantly being a long line to get into the colorful art exhibit?!?! We get it, you want your cute Insta pic, but why spend two hours waiting in line?!! • What’s up with people who literally waited all day to get good spots for Beyonce?! Pleeeeeeease spend nearly $500 to see one person all day… we aren’t judging. • What’s up with the setup of the Sahara tent this year?!? I almost got tram-
pled trying to get into Post Malone. Goldenvoice, please fix this next year!! • What’s up with the festival being m a d e waaaaay bigger this year?!! First of all, I don’t need E V E N MORE blisters from w a l k i n g around and being stepped on all day. Second of all, it’s been the same set up for the past four years. We don’t need change!! • What’s up with the couple from Indiana who
took wedding pictures at Coachella?!!! Really...?! • What’s up with the two girls from LQ getting front row for The Weeknd, getting on the livestream, and not knowing the words…?! How you gonna get front row for an artist you don’t even know?! • What’s up with the yodeling boy being brought out so many times?!! Who thought it was a good idea to invite him? And most importantly… why?!
Illustration by Mia Gonzalez.
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelly, brought out one famous guest with them: the internet star, Yodel K i d M a s o n Ramsey, who was the highlight for t h e night f o r many people. O n Saturday, Keith U r b a n rocked the n i g h t a w a y
with his country tunes. Urban started his set with “Blue Ain't Your Color,” and had the whole crowd up, enjoying the set as they sang along and danced to each song. On Sunday night, Garth Brooks changed Stagecoach into Garthcoach as he stole the show. Brooks opened his set with “Friends in Low Places.” During the song, the crowd gathered together, suddenly becoming the best of friends. Brooks also closed his night by bringing out Lee Brice to sing their song, “More Than a Memory.” This whole set and his performance was definitely the highlight of many Stagecoach attendees’ weekend. Illustration by Thea Spisz.
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RELIVE COACHELLA AND STAGECOACH 2018 The Hawkview would like to give thanks to Lindsey Lyons, Shea Kopp and Goldenvoice for being so kind and generous! Until next year...