Category: Opinion

Opinion: When what we learn lacks diversity, it’s UnAmerican History

“We the people of these United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” is the iconic…Continue Reading Opinion: When what we learn lacks diversity, it’s UnAmerican History

OPINION: Students need to take responsibility for procrastinating

After three long weeks of procrastination, I finally bring myself to write this piece. Although it may seem easy to just avoid doing work and assignments, it is impossible almost. For this very article, I assigned myself a due date of October 14, and then pushed it back to October 18. It is now October…Continue Reading OPINION: Students need to take responsibility for procrastinating

Letter to the Editor Regarding the Latest Gavel

The following is a letter submitted 6/4/19 by James Hamric   The old adage ‘think before you speak’ could not be more prescient these days. In the era of fake news and click-bait, we should constantly be asking ourselves ‘what is the source’? ‘Is that source credible’? ‘If the source is credible, what is their…Continue Reading Letter to the Editor Regarding the Latest Gavel

Freshman special: Some practical advice from Husky to new Husky

by Alexis Trevino and  Harmoni Guerrero Hey, new freshman- Walking into high school for these first weeks can be a lot of information. It wasn’t that long ago that I was a new freshman figuring out our new world at Holmes. In middle school, you had no room to express yourself, but here it’s a whole different book….Continue Reading Freshman special: Some practical advice from Husky to new Husky

Letter to the Editor: James Barrett

Dear Editors: The Gavel consistently does an excellent job. You and the staff deserve a lot of credit. The content is thoughtful and well-edited, with no fluff. My grandson is a student at Holmes, and brings a copy home for me to read. Please accept my congratulations and my wish for your success in the future. I’m a…Continue Reading Letter to the Editor: James Barrett

Letter to the Editor: Alexandria Garcia

Dear Editors of The Gavel, Let me start off by saying, I do love each issue of our school newspaper. I commend you all for clearly exemplifying the creativity, maturity, and personal stories of our own Holmes and Business Careers students! The latest issue, The Truth Issue caught my eye the most because political topics…Continue Reading Letter to the Editor: Alexandria Garcia

Letter to the Editor Regarding National Walkout

   In the wake of yet another school shooting incident occurring this past Valentine’s Day, students across the nation are walking out of their classes, and staging protests against gun violence, advocating for state governments and the federal government to take action in protecting American students. One solution many government officials are proposing is to arm…Continue Reading Letter to the Editor Regarding National Walkout

OPINION: It’s time to get involved in America’s social issues

original artwork by Gabby Estrada ABOVE: An original political cartoon created by Gabby Estrada entitled, “Not the same, Mr. President.” On November 19, 2016, following the presidential election, Heather Heyer posted on Facebook, “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention”. On August 12th, 2017, Heyer was killed protesting a white supremacy rally in Charlottesville, Virginia by…Continue Reading OPINION: It’s time to get involved in America’s social issues

OPINION: Students Can Help Defend DACA

photo by Dezaray Villarreal ABOVE: Many students on campus eligible for DACA will be affected if the program is ended, including their access to financial aid and other college help. On September 5th, following Labor Day weekend, President Donald Trump announced that he will be ending the DACA program. For those who are not aware, DACA (Deferred…Continue Reading OPINION: Students Can Help Defend DACA