The Student Newspaper of Lincoln Southwest High School

The Hawk
The Student Newspaper of Lincoln Southwest High School

The Hawk
The Student Newspaper of Lincoln Southwest High School

The Hawk
Emely Chairez

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief

Hello! My name is Emely Chairez and I am the Editor-in-Chief this year. I’m a senior and I have been in Mass Media for three years. My favorite thing about it is that I can learn more about the environment around me and am able to express my opinions about the world I live in. Outside of Mass Media, I am a leader in T.I.E. club and GSA. I like to listen to Harry Styles, watch Marvel movies and use 0.7 mm Papermate Felt Flair Tip Medium pens. 

All content by Emely Chairez
Last year's Resonance show choir preforming Wicked. Current senior Aubrey Falter will be helping host Showdown as well as preform in Resonance show, Chicken Little.

[Photo] Western Showdown

Angela Miller, Writer
Feb 1, 2024
Students attend the Apply 2 College Week in 2022. The 2023 Apply 2 College Week was held from Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 with themes and prizes every day.

[Photo] Applying 2 College

Aden Niebuhr, Writer
Nov 3, 2023
Recent graduate (Class of 2023) and former improv member Zach Moeller performs at Silver Platter, an improv event hosted by Southwest in the 2022-23 school year. The Improv Club met for the first time this year on Tuesday. Aug. 29.

[Photo] Introduction to Improv

Lillian Bittle, Editor-in-Chief
Aug 30, 2023
Ambiance performer poses during Spartan Spectacular. The Spartan Spectacular took place on Jan. 28.

[Photo] Hawks in Action

Mar 1, 2023

The Pressure to Assimilate

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 28, 2023
Junior Samantha Hobelman points at senior Ryan Richert on stage. The Silverware performed at cabaret on Sept. 14, 2022.

The Silver Platter Show

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 14, 2023
Senior Wren Poessnecker plates food for the LPS cooking competition at The Career Academy on Dec. 7, 2022. The Southwest culinary teams will next compete at State on Feb. 8 in Hastings.

Cooking the Competition

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 7, 2023
Sophomore Mackenzie Bolton picks up carnation received on Feb. 14, 2022. Flowers are currently available for purchase for this upcoming Valentine's Day.

Spreading the Love

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 6, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Rally to be Held on Jan. 16

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Rally to be Held on Jan. 16

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 13, 2023
Poster for "Beauty and the Beast" auditions posted in the commons. Auditions will be held in the auditorium on Jan. 16 and 17.

“Beauty and the Beast” Auditions to be Held on Jan. 16 and 17

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 13, 2023
Student displays sticker received after voting in the mock election. The mock election took place on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Students Vote in Mock Election

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 4, 2022
ACT preparation book available for students to check out in the Counseling Center. The Counseling Center offers section specific ACT books and SAT books as well.

Sophomores to Take on Pre-ACT

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 1, 2022
Senior Milana Sherman paints a childs' face at Trunk-or-Treat. On Thursday, Oct. 27, Student Council hosted Trunk-or-Treat in the Lincoln Southwest parking lot from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Trunk-or-Treat Triumph

Lillian Bittle, Writer/Editor
Oct 31, 2022
A table by the main entrance at Southwest where students can buy candy. All proceeds will be donated by Student Council to The National Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Candy For A Cause

Emely Chairez, Editor-In-Chief
Oct 6, 2022
Members of unified activities accept Unified National Champion Banner School award. Students accepted banner from Special Olympics on Sept. 30.

[Photo] Unified Unites as a National Banner School

Taylor Emmons, Writer
Oct 10, 2022
Senator Patty Pansing Brooks speaks to students at Lincoln Southwest High School. She was invited to come speak by the Genders and Sexualities Alliance.

Senator Speaks Her Heart to Students

Emely Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 23, 2022
LSW spirit week was Sept. 19-23. Sophomore Emily Frauen dressed up for LSW spirit week.

[Photo] Southwest Students Get Into Homecoming Spirit

Taylor Emmons, Writer
Sep 23, 2022
The Amazon Prime Video Edition of the first issue of "Invincible." The comics were adapted into a show on Amazone Prime Video in March 2021.

“Invincible” Comic Review

Emely Chairez, Editor-In-Chief
Sep 2, 2022
Sophomore Megan Baugh runs at the time trial on Aug. 27 at Pioneers Park. The first meet of the season will be on Sept. 3.

Cross Country Season Ticks Closer with a Time Trial

Emely Chairez, Editor-In-Chief
Aug 31, 2022
Alumni Kinya Kairigi performs at a Resonance show choir competition last year at Elkhorn South High School. Resonance is the varsity division of the show choir groups at Lincoln Southwest.

A New Show Choir Emerges

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Aug 26, 2022
Student puts phone away in the phone caddy. The new phone policy began this year in order to improve grades and lower distractions in the classroom.

No Phones? No Problem

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Aug 22, 2022
Senior Gabriela checks her StudentVue fees. Seniors should pay their fees before May 25.

What Seniors Should Do Before Graduation

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
May 23, 2022
Charlotte Waldron at rehearsal singing Tomcat Disposables. Waldron preformed again on Friday, May 13 at Flight Night.

[Photo] Flight Night Wows the Crowd

Lillian Bittle, Writer
May 19, 2022
Juniors Jordyn Frank and Steven Dao at Southwest's pep rally on Wednesday, April 20. Both students won junior prom royalty.

[Photo] A Bit of Spice to Enchanted Royalty

Lillian Bittle, Writer
Apr 25, 2022
AP U.S. History textbook available for AP U.S. History students. Reading over textbooks and looking over objective questions is recommended to help study for the exam.

AP Testing Days

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Apr 21, 2022
Poster for Pride Prom hanging in hallway which was hung up by GSA members. Pride Prom will be on April 28 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Lincoln East High School.

Genders and Sexualities Alliance Club Formed at LSW

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Apr 13, 2022
Toni Heimes poses with mentor Janet Rose. Heimes won the Janet Rose NSCTA Coaching Award.

Toni Heimes Wins Janet Rose NSCTA Coaching Award

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Apr 1, 2022
DECA members pose for a picture with medals and awards after State DECA at the Cornhusker Hotel.

LSW DECA Dominates at State

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Mar 24, 2022
Snow flurries falling in the afternoon on Wednesday, March 9.

Spring Set Back

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Mar 9, 2022
Emergency folder containing names of students in class, instructions for emergency situations and emergency routes being lifted from its place for drill.

What’s The Deal With Drills?

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Mar 9, 2022
Junior Neva Shay poses during showchoir performance at Elkhorn South.

Sophomore Kennadi Williams goes up against player from Waverly.

Freshman Jackson Carpenter celebrates a point scored during Make-A-Wish charity volleyball game.

In America We Speak Every Language

In America We Speak Every Language

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Feb 24, 2022
Images of animals up for adoption through the Pieloch Adoption center hanging in the Media Center.

Looking for Puppy Love

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Feb 21, 2022
Principal John Matzen congratulates student during the Fall Honors Convocation.

Spring Honors Convocation to be Held on Feb. 10

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Feb 9, 2022
Student signs up for 2022-2023 school year courses in the Media Center.

Course Request for 2022-2023 School Year due Feb. 4

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Jan 24, 2022
LPS students march during the MLK Jr. Youth Rally in 2019.

No School on Jan. 17 to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Jan 13, 2022
Students Together Against Cancer (STAC) representative speaks about club during Future Hawk Night in 2019. Future Hawk Night to be held Jan. 11 this year.

Future Hawk Night to take place on Tuesday, Jan. 11

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Jan 7, 2022
Snow dusting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. Lincoln scheduled for another coating of snow on Friday, Dec. 10.

First Snowfall Scheduled for Friday

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Dec 9, 2021
Indigenous People's Day vs Columbus Day

Indigenous People’s Day vs Columbus Day

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Nov 28, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Academy visit on Nov. 22

U.S. Coast Guard Academy visit on Nov. 22

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Nov 3, 2021
A packet found in the counseling center about the filling out the worksheet before taking the Pre-ACT.

Pre-ACT to take place on Nov. 4

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Oct 27, 2021
A PSAT test guide available in the Counseling Center.

PSAT to Take Place on Oct. 16

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Oct 8, 2021
Resources for deciding on colleges to attend found in the Counseling Center.

Upcoming Northwest Missouri State University College Visit on Oct. 6

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Sep 30, 2021
Posters and pamphlets for several universities, including UNL, are available in the Counseling Center.

University of Nebraska Lincoln College Visit at LSW

Emely Chairez, Writer/Editor
Sep 23, 2021
Teens Influencing Equity (TIE club) attending summer meeting where they made posters for school.

TIE Club First Meeting

Emely Chairez, Writer
Sep 9, 2021
Logan Finley plays a singles match against a player from Southeast.

Boys JV Tennis Team Starts Off Season

Emely Chairez
Sep 3, 2021
Students walk through halls while wearing masks.

New Mask Policy Implemented in Lincoln Public Schools

Emely Chairez
Aug 27, 2021
Minorities take big steps towards equality in Congress. Picture from USAToday featuring Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Pressley.

Minorites in Congress

Emely Chairez
Nov 12, 2020
The Issues With Disney : Part 2

The Issues With Disney : Part 2

Emely Chairez
Nov 9, 2020
The Issues With Disney : Part 1

The Issues With Disney : Part 1

Emely Chairez
Oct 22, 2020
Softball and volleyball teams both finished second place at their tournaments. Both teams played against some of the best teams in the district.

Softball and Volleyball Tournament Recap

Emely Chairez
Oct 5, 2020
The lunchroom is now offering free lunch and breakfast. Free meals will last as long as federal funding does.

Free Meals

Emely Chairez
Oct 1, 2020
Plastic dividers have been placed at lunch tables. They have been placed to limit contact between students. Image courtesy of interstateplastics.com

Plexiglass Dividers at Lunch

Emely Chairez
Sep 21, 2020

The Power of Names

Emely Chairez
Sep 21, 2020
The album cover for "Open Up Your Head". This is the band Sea Girls first album. Picture courtesy of theguardian.com

“Open Up Your Head” by Sea Girls Review

Emely Chairez
Sep 11, 2020
Girls Golf team at the Kearney invite on August 28. The team finished in second place with a score of 308.

Girls Golf Kearney Invite Recap

Emely Chairez
Sep 11, 2020
Yearbooks come in three different colors this year. There are still around 150 that need to be picked up.

Yearbook Leftovers

Emely Chairez
Aug 26, 2020
Students are now being required to sanitize anything they come into physical contact with. This will help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Keeping School Clean

Emely Chairez
Aug 19, 2020
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