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News 2 2019 was a year to remember attacked by men shouting racist presidency in 2020. into going out of their houses this and homophobic slurs. He was Someone likely thrilled year thanks to the popular Area faced with 16 felony disorderly by Trump’s impeachment is 51 meme. The meme was created conduct charges. Sweden’s Greta Thunberg, a by Matty Roberts’s Facebook According to CNN, “those 17-year-old environmental event page in June and features charges were dropped after the activist pushing for climate the well known U.S. military actor forfeited his bail money change prevention. Trump began base rumored to house top secret and did community service.” the two’s interactions on Twitter aliens and UFOs. The Facebook Another cause for controversy, by repeatedly commenting page featured the slogan “Storm the investigation into Russian on Thunberg on her age and Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of interference in the 2016 U.S. autism diagnosis. On Sept. 18, Us,” inspiring over 100 people election, headed by special Thunberg testified in Congress to flock to the deserts of Nevada counsel Robert Mueller, came in favor of taking action to slow in search of aliens. to a head with the with the climate change. “I sparked a movement while release of the redacted Mueller To offset the stress generated I was bored at 2 a.m.,” said report in April. After much by such an active news cycle, Roberts in an interview with the miscommunication about what 2019 was filled with one of the LA Times. the report actually said and most hyped-up movies of the For students at Eagle High, the state of the investigation year: “Avengers: Endgame.” boys soccer won state, beating in general, Mueller announced The film was described by many Skyview, but was far from the in May that the investigation as the most ambitious crossover only school team to make waves was complete and he would be in film history, featuring dozens this year. resigning from his position. of Marvel’s most popular “The colorguard got first place Most recently, the process characters. at all our competitions and the for impeachment of President This was also a big year for highest score at the final,” said A popular meme and event that occured in 2020 was the Area 51 raid. Donald J. Trump was started music, seeing the release of Junior Leyla Aydin. Colorguard Meier Simpson in September by the House of Lil Nas X’s hit song “Old wasn’t the only club to have a Summer Simpson to say a recap is necessary to Representatives, and as of Dec. Town Roads,” as well as Billie big year in 2019. copy-editor recall anything earlier than July 18, 2019 Trump was formally Eilish’s “Bad Guy.” Both songs “The choir got the most sales I of this year. So, let’s recap 2019. impeached. The cause for the stimulated the imaginations it’s ever gotten,” said senior n a world of people connected This year was a big year for action was because Trump of the internet and spurred the Ezra Sligar. by the internet, the news news. Kicking off the year of offered Ukraine military aid in creation of numerous memes, The trials and joys of 2019 cycle is faster than ever. This controversies, Jussie Smollett, an exchange for dirt on Joe Biden celebratory and critical alike. may have since come to a close, speed can make last week’s news actor staring in Fox’s “Empire,” and his son, Hunter Biden. Speaking of memes, internet but 2020 has even more to offer. feel lightyears away, so needless was accused of lying about being Joe Biden is in the running for dwellers were once again tricked Here’s to a happy new year. Eagle High looks ahead to 2020 volatile political climate. Blake Ramsey photographer Here at Eagle High, the new 2 year will bring with it a new se- 019 brought plenty of sur- mester. Some students’ sched- prises. There were a lot of ules will change and some will local, national and world- have finished their one-semester wide events that had a major ef- classes. A common theme at the fect on everyone. 2020 is look- end of semester is that students ing to be another year with more seem to enjoy the fresh start. major events that will carry big “I like that I get to reset my impacts on the population. classes and get to start on a clean Carrying on from last year, slate,” said senior Matthew Kel- the presidential impeachment ley. Specifically relating to the trail will be sure to maintain its The first part of 2020’s news headlines will most likely be filled with impeachment updates. usatoday.com senior class, they will be finish- spot among the headlines. With ing their long list of lasts they the trial set to have been voted would be voted through the pact that the trail is speculated to biggest events that is supposed started at the start of the school on Dec. 20, 2019, the motion democratic-controlled House of have is on the 2020 presidential to take place in the new year. year. should be on the senate floor Representatives turned out to be election, as the Democratic and Incumbent president Donald Overall, the 2020 year will by the first few days of the new true, but most still hold the pre- republican parties have taken up Trump will most likely face a most likely reveal itself to be a year. diction that they will not pass partisan stances on the issue. fierce campaign from democrat- year with many major events in The sources that predicted through the Republican-con- The November presidential ic candidates, setting the stage many different sectors of every- that the articles of impeachment trolled senate. The bigger im- election is arguably one of the for a high stakes election in a one’s lives.
News 3 Teacher Sarah Bianchi shares the influence that Eagle High has had on the past decade a semester at the University of Currently, Bianchi teaches days for Bianchi. When she first which was 41 students. Mia Ayala-Marshall Montevideo in Uruguay.” Spanish III and sociology started, students did not have One of the coolest experiences editor I After graduating and finishing which she says are her all-time a smartphone that they were for Bianchi is to hear from her t’s 2020 and the new decade her semester abroad, Bianchi favorite. She said Spanish III constantly using, which is a students who have graduated. will bring many changes got her Masters in Educational is the best because around this change that is both negative and “I just got an email from one of around Eagle High and the Technology at Boise State time period is when Spanish positive. my old students who graduated world. But before students and University and later her really starts to click with most “Negative in the sense that five years ago, in 2015,” Bianchi teachers surge into the future, Certificate of Teaching at Boise students and she loves to see students are distracted and have said. “My students Cecelia it’s always good to look back State University, as well. those connections form. Bianchi a shortened attention span,” Curtis, now Cecelia Brist, told into the past and see where the “I have been working at Eagle also loves sociology because Bianchi said. “But, positive me that she is going back to school and its teachers have High since 2010,” Bianchi said. she thinks that teenagers are in the fact that it provides a school and is getting her masters been. “I worked for one year as a naturally interested in human resource for learning outside the in Psychology.” Teacher Sarah Bianchi was student teacher and I have now behavior and so students are classroom.” Along with several other born and grew up in Boise and been a full-time teacher for nine already engaged and willing to She also has noticed a huge teachers, Bianchi believes she shared her story on the big years.” learn about the subject. rise in school spirit over the last that the last decade was made influence and changes that have Bianchi has taught a wide range Bianchi loves the Eagle High few years, another very positive infinitely better by her job as a occurred during this decade of subjects and also students. staff very much and she has development for the school. teacher here at Eagle High. while she has taught at Eagle She is one of the amazing loved all 10 years of teaching Bianchi has also realized the The next decade is definitely High. teachers here at Eagle High to her many students. When she class sizes growing as the school one to look forward to, but it is “I went to high school at have worked with every grade first started teaching, things continues to grow in population. important to remember to slow Timberline and then graduated level because she has taught were fairly different. For one, a Her class sizes have ranged from down and smile back at the from the University of Spanish I, II and III, sociology development in technology has the smallest class which was 13 past and how it has shaped the Montana,” she said. “I also did and freshman cornerstone. created a very different school students and the largest class students and staff here at Eagle. Coach, teacher: Mr. James Cluphf does it all Annelise Hinchman and energy at Eagle High school. “I was most excited about reporter “Coaching football provides a trying something new because B great opportunity to form great I have never been involved eing his fifth year at relationships with our student with student leadership as a Eagle High as a Fitness, athletes,” Cluphf said. “We student or teacher,” Cluphf said Advanced Fitness, spend about six months out of the when asked about what he was Freshmen Cornerstone, Fitness year with our football players, most excited and fearful about Walking and Co-Ed Physical so tight bonds are formed.” in becoming the new advisor. Education teacher and now a As both a teacher and “With that being said, I had student council advisor, football coach, Cluphf understands the some fear of the unknown, but coach and teacher James Cluphf importance of both athletic and the Student Council members does it all. academic excellence and he have been extremely patient At Eagle High, Cluphf is pushes students to strive to do with me, and I look forward to most well known for not only the best they can in each aspect the years to come.” his participation in the football of their high school career. Overall, Cluphf is not only an program, but for being a fitness Taking on a new position admirable teacher, advisor and teacher. this year as the student council coach, but also an inspirational “Teaching Fitness provides a advisor, Cluphf has been able person. He is willing to do what great way for me to see growth to be connected in the school’s it takes and put in as much hard in our students,” Cluphf said. events and community service work needed in and outside of “I really enjoy Intro to Fit, not activities more than ever. school to make each activity that only to observe physical growth “The individuals involved he is involved with a success. with technique in running and with Student Council are what Being at the school for only five lifting, but also the maturity makes it enjoyable,” said years, Cluphf has enjoyed the level increases inside the weight Cluphf. “Most teachers do not time that he has already spent room.” get to spend a class period with teaching many fitness classes Also a coach for the Eagle all forty students being highly and leading here at Eagle High High’s varsity football team, motivated to make the school, School and he hopes to continue Teacher James Cluphf has been working at Eagle High for five years as a Cluphf has spent lots of his time and community, a better place.” his career here as long as he can. fitness teacher, football coach and now student council advisor. Alexa Harper
News 4 McCall celebrates Winter Carnival News Billie Ringert copy-editor Briefs W inter may bring with it blistering Academic Decathlon cold and a flurry Academic decathlon prepped of snow, but the McCall for the regional competition Winter Carnival offers fun and that was held on Jan. 11. Their entertainment during Idaho’s state competition will be held most magical season. McCall on Mar. 13-14 in Moscow at Winter Carnival occurs once the University of Idaho. a year in late January and Art Club features a variety of events and Art club has been working on activities for the whole family their club logo, tie-dying shirts to enjoy. and working on their visual “We’re thrilled to be journals. Anyone is welcome celebrating another year of to join them on Thursdays at the McCall Winter Carnival,” lunch in the visual arts room. said Winter Carnival chair ASL Club Mackenzie Kraemer in a recent ASL club donated $800 to interview with KTVB. “The ISDB for the academic bowl city of McCall has gathered to go to Washington, DC to together to create a memorable compete. They are working on experience that keeps visitors their next event that will occur coming back year after year.” sometime in February. Visit McCall states that the Hook, Line and Sinker carnival begins on Jan. 24, The Hook, Line and Sinker kicking off with the annual club has attended two Boi- snow sculpture competition se River trips in the last two and fireworks over the Payette months. Lake. Parades, vendors and HOSA live music will continue The HOSA officers include: throughout the first weekend senior Alexis Turnbow as of the carnival. President, senior Riley Ro- “It is a lot of fun to watch barge as vice president, senior the parade,” said junior Jessica Fujinaga as secretary, Sierra Leifeste. “Afterwards, senior Sam Allen as Treasurer, we always look at the ice senior Olivia Anderson as His- sculptures.” torian, senior Josh Hunsaker A pancake breakfast will and senior Kyleigh Davis as also be served on Saturday to parliamentarian. fill stomachs for the annual NHS Mardi Gras Parade at noon. National Honors Society Later, the flashpoint snow bike club members should check race is a competition for those the drive for service opportu- more active and competitive at nities. Their next meeting will heart. These daytime activities be held on Feb. 4 at lunch in will be followed by the Alpine the auditorium. Playhouse Theater Production OAC that will end the night in a Outdoor adventure club is thrilling fashion. Alexa Harper and her younger brother Scott attended the Winter Carnival in McCall, Idaho 2014. This is a fun and going on a ski trip the first festive activity for all ages. Rick Harper The week will be packed with weekend of February. activities, including the Idaho The second weekend will be feature of the evening at the the local talent showcase will Photography Club Dog Sled Challenge, a chef kicked off with the winners local skating rink. be performed on the main Photography club held a collaborative dinner, bingo of the sculpting competition On the last day of the carnival, stage, followed by live music meeting on Jan. 15. They will and a culinary fundraiser. being awarded and live music, the McCall Area Snowmobiles and fireworks, paralleling the be holding meetings on Feb. Thursday will end with the and there will also theater Fun Run will take place in the beginning of the festival. 12, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 and May. Idaho State Snow Sculpting performances continuing morning with snowshoe golf The McCall Winter Carnival 13 all starting at 11:10 a.m. in Championships and a beard throughout the day. McCall and family bingo following is a must-visit event for all SE205. and leg contest. Starz on Ice will be the main afterwards. In the afternoon, Idahoans to enjoy.
A&E 5 2010 movies are still amazing January Alex Spencer copy-editor said senior Cayman Chatlin. “Ben Stiller shines as an actor, Hotel” (2014) and “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) topped Playlist A as well as a director, in the film.” some of the best received s the decade comes to a Action thrillers were also mystery/crime films. Jadyn Junior close, it’s time to look big this decade with “The “ ‘Parasite’ is a very well- editor directed film; while the writing A back on some of the Dark Knight Rises” (2012), most influential films of the last “Prisoners” (2013) and is dark, the acting in the movie is s the world starts a new 10 years. “Inception” (2010). These impeccable,” said Chatlin. year, people remember Starting off with coming- movies were top in the box Along with some of the best the incredible moments of-age movies, arguably three office, as well as fan favorites. made films, here are the top box of the last ten years. From of the best from the decade Several well-loved comedies of office movies of the decade: societal scandals to new trends, are “Call Me By Your Name” the decade include “Once Upon “Harry Potter and The Deathly the 2010 decade was possibly (2018), “Lady Bird” (2017) and a Time in Hollywood” (2019), Hallows - Part 2” (2011), “The one of the best. Its chart-topping “Moonlight” (2016). All three directed by Quentin Tarantino Avengers” (2012), “American music hits is what really takes of these films showcase a main and “Wolf of Wall Street” Sniper” (2014), “Star Wars it over the edge, though. This character desperate to mature (2013). Both starring Leonardo Episode VII - The Force playlist is a compilation of the and figure out who they are in DiCaprio, these movies have Awakens” (2015) and “Black decade’s bops and possibly the world, despite others telling very different plots but similar Panther” (2018). These movies the most iconic songs ever. Its them who they should be. Along dramatic comedy styles. “La made the top grossing list of the nostalgia is bound to bring back with coming-of-age, fantasy is La Land” (2016) was another 2010’s, bringing in hundreds of the best of memories. also a popular movie genre. dramatic comedy that was very millions of dollars in revenue “‘The Secret Life of Walter well done. across the country and some “8TEEN” – Khalid Mitty’ is one of my personal “Parasite” (2019), “Interstellar” parts of the world. All in all, the ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ was a hit “Baby” – Justin Bieber favorite movies of the decade,” (2014), “The Grand Budapest movies this decade are amazing. movie in 2012. Blake Ramsey “California Girls” – Katy Perry Eagle High orchestra rocks & Snoop Dogg “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” – The orchestras perform every Usher & Pitbull Shelby Burnham season. This school year they photographer “Grenade” – Bruno Mars S performed a concert in the fall and a concert for Christmas. itting in a regular class The music they play isn’t only “Hotline Bling” – Drake all day can be boring, but classical. They also perform “Last Friday Night” – Katy there are some classes, more modern pieces, as well. like Orchestra, that can make A typical day in class is used Perry school a little more exciting for to prepare for these concerts some. which usually attract a large “Rolling in The Deep” – Adele “It’s just something different audience. At the start of class, “Somebody That I Used To than sitting in a classroom all students grab their instruments, day,” said sophomore Sage Oto, tune them and then warm up Know” – Gotye & Kimbra who has been playing the violin with scales. Then, Pope leads for almost 10 years and is part of students through their pieces “Starships” – Nicki Minaj Eagle High’s chamber orchestra. or divides them into sectionals “Tik Tok” – Kesha “So I get to do something I can where violins separate from enjoy so it’s kinda like a break.” instruments like the cello. “Whatcha Say” – Jason Derulo Sophomore Sage Oto spends a majority of her time playing the The chamber orchestra is Next year, the orchestra is violin. Shelby Burnham “Wrecking Ball” – Miley Cyrus typically juniors and seniors, hoping to extend their classroom and students are required to hour each week. Oto has learned Students are working on outside of Eagle High by raising “Fire Buring“ - Sean Kingston audition in order to be selected. some important lessons playing creating another orchestra money to fund a trip to Seattle. They must play a minute excerpt in the orchestra. outside of class. It wouldn’t In order to raise this money, “Shake It Off“ - Taylor Swift of a song, as well as play a “I’ve learned that it’s important be a regular orchestra, instead they sent small ensembles to three-octave scale. To play well to not just focus on yourself but they wish to combine with Albertsons to play for customer. “Side To Side“ - Ariana Grande enough to be in the chamber everything else, as well,” Oto band students to create a full People stopped by and dropped “Royals“ - Lorde orchestra, Oto spends about an said. symphony. off money as the orchestra was hour practicing her skills every In addition to the chamber The planning is still in the playing. “Born This Way“ - Lady Gaga day. orchestra, there is the symphonic process, and the students are The orchestra is a class full Not only does she participate orchestra for mainly freshman still trying to get approval. of talented students that get “Cheap Thrills“ - Sia in the orchestra at school, but and sophomores. This orchestra While this new club is still to spend a class period doing “Anaconda“ - Nicki Minaj she is also in an orchestra doesn’t require an audition, but being formed, students are still something other than sitting in a outside of school in addition both are directed by teacher working towards perfecting classroom. Next year, the class “Dark Horse“ - Katy Perry to taking private lessons for an Julia Pope. concert music. may be even more interesting.
A&E 6 Short story spotlight: Death’s Best Friend Brandon Madden “Now you cry. You mourn, copy-editor you let yourself go. You let the T world know about how much he following was a you loved him! You mourn until short story written and no more tears come, until your submitted by junior eyes are as dry as the Sahara. Brandon Madden. And when that happens, you “It’s going to be alright,” I say stop and you reflect; on all of patting Ann’s back awkwardly. I the good memories and all of the don’t know what else to say, I’ve bad ones. In these you will find never been good when it came to yourself. In these you will feel comforting people. Muffled cries the love and when you awake come from her mouth as she the next morning, you will feel puts her face in her hands, sobs that something has changed. It wrack her large body. They’re will be a subtle change, as if the uncontrollable and fierce, the air in the atmosphere switched.” type you have when something I hold my body up high as the dear is lost. There is nothing you sun sets around us, I have to help can do to hold them back, they Ann, to let her know her value to come in random splurges. me and the rest of the world. Finally, the sobs slow and “And then,” I continue, “you become less powerful. Ann heal. You won’t fully heal, your looks at me with eyes red from heart will slowly mend itself, but crying. Her eye sockets are it will leave a divot for the life swollen. “I don’t know how you that you lost, the lost part of you. can do it, Jazmyne,” she half- And then you will be alright, whispers. you will continue through your “I don’t,” I reply forlorn. “It days slowly, waiting for the day never goes away. It sticks to when you will meet him again in your heart and messes with your Heaven.” I look at Ann, my face head. There is nothing you can now streaked with tears. “And do about it- there’s no way to you will live for him, as if he stop it.” was still here, to keep his own She looks up at me in fear. heart untouched by mourning. “If this is how it is every day, To keep others’ hearts safe from then I don’t want to live with it loss.” anymore.” Ann stares at me for a brief I stand up off of the concrete minute and then looks down Ann is deeply upset about the death of her child in this chilling story. Summer Simpson heartbroken. Her body starts to steps and look out onto the busy road. I feel something warm fill shake again with tears. I let her the empty cavity in my heart, head into words. “You see,” I could live through it. If I could, can feel my heart permanently go and sit there in silence. Her but it isn’t fully love- part of it start hesitantly. I don’t want to then so could Ann. damaged; I can feel where it can sobs come out quiet, letting puffs is rage. I turn on Ann, my eyes hurt her feelings any more than A ragged breath escaped never heal.” of her breath come out in clouds. blazing. I look into her soft, slate they already are. “How do you Ann’s mouth, “You’re right, he I nod my head in sympathy. I watch as the streetlights, one blue eyes and see the fractures think he would feel if he was in wouldn’t.” “I understand, mine left when he by one, light up and the streets that have formed there in the your place. Sure, he would feel “I am right,” I say firmly, was not even the age of five. I grow empty. Ever-so-slowly, the past hour. They are similar to the same way you do, but he making sure that the point gets cried for days on end. It didn’t light recedes until there is a faint mine, just with fresh wounds wouldn’t take away the life that through. If she was to get her life get any better.” Tears start to line of light above the mountains that will heal even slower. My God has given him. He’d want taken, she’d leave another hole stream down my face and I wipe and the stars start to shine on heart breaks, bringing the anger to live it out to its fullest for in my heart too. them away quickly, I should be the other side of the valley. The away with it. you. He wouldn’t give up, he’d “I wish that this didn’t happen comforting Ann and making moon is a crescent up in the sky, “Oh, Ann,” I whisper, my voice cherish every single moment, to me, to him,” Ann replied, sure that she’s okay. it’s waning. hoarse. “Don’t think that way.” he’d live his life and he’d wiping tears from her eyes. “I “What’s to happen?” she asks, Finally, Ann’s crying halts and I grab her hand and she leans love.” I stop, realizing that this loved him so much, more than her voice is getting rough again. she stands up. I stand up with her head against my shoulder, is the exact same speech that I words can explain. I made him. “Now you cry,” I reply, leaving her and I put an arm around her weary. had given myself internally I watched him grow up, from a some silence to follow. shoulders. We cross the street “Why shouldn’t I?” she asks when I was in Ann’s place. I boy to a man. When he left for “What do you mean?” Ann and towards the fading light of softly. was reassuring myself without college, I cried sometimes, but looks shocked. I look at her, the sun, our thoughts enveloped I hesitate, trying to find a knowing it. I was letting myself in pride and loneliness. Now I tears start to form at the edge of in our oceans of emotion. Our way to put the thoughts in my know that he was safe and that I cry in solitude and emptiness. I her eyes. hearts closer than ever.
A&E 7 Tabitha Franklin paints the town beautifully Alexis Heichman I really like being creative.” her work and thinks Krigbaum photographer A teacher that has played could make a career out of E an exemplary role in helping it. Although she enjoys art, ach day students walk Franklin reach her full potential Franklin only sees it as a hobby, the halls of Eagle High is Krista Rogerson. Franklin rather than career choice. looking for something concluded that without her, she “I would take art classes in to brighten their day. By taking would not have been introduced college; I really enjoy them . . . I a right turn past the gym foyer, to all the new art forms she do art at home as well as school individuals stumble into a hall has come to love and excel at. and want to continue even after known to students as a place Some of her favorites include getting a job later,” Franklin that brings joy; the art hall. One ceramics, metal tooling and said. student that may be found hard Batik. Additionally, Franklin suggests at work there is senior Tabitha “[Batik] is where you take going to the Hirshhorn Museum Franklin. cloth and put hot wax on it and if ones ever finds themselves in From finger paints to complex then dye it different colors. You Washington DC. She had a fun ceramics, Franklin has stuck to can layer it and it looks really time and claimed the art inside art like glue. She has been doing cool,” Franklin said. These was wonderful to see. art since elementary school cool designing methods can Between being introduced to and loves it. She explained be learned in the Traditional the wonders of art at a young age, that through all of her years of Folkart class at Eagle High. great teachers and inspirational schooling, she has taken as many Not only does this local artist pieces found in museums, artistic courses as she could. hope for success for herself, but Franklin has flourished into a “My favorite is collage . . . also her peers. Another student talented artist. I try to include the stuff that taught by Rogerson, senior “Take all the creative classes surrounds me,” Franklin said. Alexis Krigbaum, is role model you can, it changed my life,” she “It’s just relaxing and fun to do. for Franklin. She really admires said. Senior Tabitha Franklin is one of many local artists at Eagle High.Tabitha Franklin
Opinion 8 Valentine’s Day is overrated Vanessa Werner tine’s Day. ant things in life, such as having reporter Another problem with Val- shelter, good friends and a re- V entine’s Day is that eople who liable family. Having a date on alentine’s Day is cele- aren’t in relationships feel bad a specific day of the year is not brated by couples every about themselves on that day. important. year in America on Feb. According to Nicole Yi on pop- “Strong couples know the val- 14. People in relationships buy sugar.com, “When I hear people ue in the truly important things their partner presents such as complain about being single on and know how lucky they are to chocolate, candy, jewelry and Valentine’s Day, I always want have the things that matter,” ac- roses. While Valentine’s Day is to tell them that they’re not cording to bustle.com. Couples a nice holiday for couples, it’s missing out on anything and that shouldn’t care so much about overrated for many reasons. it’s just like Feb. 13 and 15.” showering each other in gifts on People take Valentine’s Day Her point is that Feb. 14 is just a certain day every year and in- as a day to show unconditional like any other day and should be stead focus on being in a good love for each other, even though treated as so. relationship throughout the year. couples should do that every Another reason Valentine’s Instead of focusing so much day, for example. People should Day is overrated is because hav- on having a Valentine, people always treat their partner with as ing a Valentine isn’t a meaning- should focus on the things that Senior Mary Hodgman shows her Valentine’s Day spirit. Avery Christensen much love as they do on Valen- ful goal. There are more import- matter in life. Universal healthcare would negatively impact the United States economy and government ly poor. Each session consisted Gavin Van Alfen of at least 25 patients and lasted reporter only 45 minutes, so the patients U received extremely limited ther- niversal healthcare is apy post treatment. This causes a heavily debated top- extremely worsened recovery; ic these days. It means this is not a good mix with hav- that the government would take ing the operation performed by a the responsibility of providing potentially unskilled doctor. free healthcare to all tax paying According to the U.S Depart- citizens. ment of Health and Human Ser- Universal healthcare would vices, universal healthcare could not be a good thing for the U.S add a weight on broad econom- and would ultimately result in a ic growth in the United States. huge decline in the economy and This would decrease the United the prowess of the United States There are many facilities in Idaho to receive good health care. Ellie Allen States economy because there among world powers. Univer- won’t be as much cash flow sal healthcare would decrease people that once would have at the Mater Public Hospital in quired to wait a minimum of 10 within the economy. Medicine innovation among healthcare made groundbreaking discov- Brisbane, Australia, the wait years for their procedure. This provides an enormous influx professionals, increase the time eries won’t even end up in the times in a universal healthcare is ridiculous to have to wait this of cash into the economy from it takes to be seen by doctors medical field because they will system are ridiculous. In Austra- long to be seen by a doctor that pharmaceutical companies to and decrease the high level of chase a career that provides lia, they used a three-level sys- isn’t even very skilled. hospitals. Universal healthcare healthcare that the United States greater income. This could de- tem to grade patient’s severity “All the good doctors left be- stops these companies from run- already has. crease innovation and drastical- for non-emergency procedures cause they were hardly paid, so ning like a business and helping For universal healthcare to ly lower the high healthcare sta- such as a knee replacement. A there weren’t very many skilled the economy because they are work, citizens will have to pay tus that American hospitals have level one patient was the most doctors,” Candau said. How only provided a set amount of much higher taxes in order for earned throughout the world. severe and consists of the pa- could it possibly be worth wait- money to operate. This will re- the government to pay doctors. Not only will the innova- tient being in extreme pain dai- ing 10 years in a great amount duce money circulating in the According to Candau, due to tion and level of quality within ly. A level one patient must wait of pain for a procedure done by economy. Universal healthcare this, doctors will be payed less the healthcare field be dimin- a minimum of one year before a doctor that may not be skilled. would also decrease the total and people could be discouraged ished, the total number of doc- they can receive their procedure. Receiving a procedure isn’t the amount of jobs available be- from trying to become doctors. tors could severely decrease. Level two patients are still in a only problem. Recovery care is cause there would not be enough This could require schools to This could lead to enormous lot of pain and they must wait a extremely limited. According money to pay the workers. lower the requirements to be- wait times for a patient to even minimum of five years to receive to Candau, patients were only Universal healthcare would be come a doctor because not as be seen by a mediocre doctor. their procedure. Level three pa- allowed three physical therapy horrible for the American people many people may pursue this According to Matt Candau, a tients are still in a decent amount visits post-surgery. Not only is and would set us on a downward career. If there isn’t motivation physical therapist that worked of pain and absolutely need cer- this not enough visits, but the spiral that would affect much in the form of money, the smart in a universal healthcare system tain procedures and they are re- visits themselves were extreme- more than just healthcare.
Opinion 9 Eagle High’s Campaign for Change is Newspaper Staff changing the city of Eagle for the better Advisor: Katherine Lester Editors-in-Chief: Aleah Reynolds Bridgette Ward Editors: Mia Ayala-Marshall Joseph Evans Jadyn Junior Betsey King Copy Editors: Kaia Barrett Tanner Hayhurst Brandon Madden Billie Ringert Summer Simpson Alex Spencer Design Team: Bradie Garven Kinsey Hurren Sterling Owens Meier Simpson Elle Smith Tyson Woods The senior project theme this year is campaign for change, this project benefited Eagle as a community. Isabella Furioso Photographers: Ellie Allen Brooklyn Antrim career and community,” said senior project allows you Even students are torn Shelby Burnham Annelise Hinchman Avery Christensen reporter a writer for Idaho Ed. News to understand how to be between whether senior Alexa Harper T Andrew Weeks. involved in group work and project is a real necessity or While senior project, called learn how to get along with busy work. Alexis Heichman hroughout the years, “Campaign for Change” at people you might not enjoy “I would have to agree Blake Ramsey senior project has been a very controversial Eagle High, may seem like as much, as well as getting that Campaign for Change point of conversation. The an unnecessary step towards an inside look into what you is definitely beneficial to Reporters: debate over whether senior graduation, it’s an important might want to do and be the community, but certain Annelise Hinchman project is beneficial or not requirement for seniors. involved in when you grow activities that we need to John Phillips is questioned differently Despite the negative up.” do in order complete the Gavin Van Alfen amongst students and views of students towards it, Since Taylor is a teacher, project seem more like busy Vanessa Werner teachers. many teachers believe it’s a she is more likely to see the work,” said senior Grant The real question held by necessary accomplishment positive impacts of senior Gwin. While senior project a majority of Eagle High’s before the end of high school. project. She emphasizes the can often times seem like an The Stampede reserves the senior class has been: Is “Senior project is beneficial importance of community aimless chores. Seniors may right to edit or refuse any material deemed libelous or senior project truly needed? because it’s altruistic in the service and how involvement be stressed because of the in poor taste of the communi- “Mandated by the State sense that it’s a community in group work will not only be work Campaign for Change ty. Opinions expressed in the Board of Education, every service-based project and beneficial to one’s future life, entails, looking back at the Stampede do not necessarily senior in Idaho must complete participating in volunteer but more specifically, one’s work the accomplished and reflect the opinion of the ad- a senior project before they work. In my opinion, is very future career as learning how the impact they had on the ministrators of Eagle High can graduate…having two of important,” said teacher to collaborate is essentially community. All in all this School or the advisor of The three components: academic, Shelli Taylor. “Also, I think the key to success. project is changing Eagle. Stampede.
Sports 10 Farewell, college football John Phillips reporter C ollege Football’s 2019- 2020 season was one for the ages. From last- minute, game-winning drives to a College Football Playoff without the Alabama Crimson Tide. Each moment had its magic, and college football was chock-full of them. When the first play of the first game was thrown, fans across the nation and the world rejoiced. A sport that brings both fans and families together was underway. Throughout the year, teams such as the Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide, Oklahoma Sooners and, of course, the history-making Louisiana State Tigers (LSU) all shared a part in many close, high stake, games in 2019 and 2020. Oregon’s opening game kicked off the season just right for everyone but Oregon Duck fans, ending with an Auburn touchdown pass, in the final seconds, to leapfrog over the Ducks. The Oklahoma Sooners played six games decided by one score or less including a win in an all- out overtime brawl against the Sophomores John Hinchman and Oliver Lamprecht and senior John Phillips say goodbye to the college football season. Trever Chick eleven-win Baylor Bears in the Big 12 Championship game. To “They delivered on game day Unfortunately, the Clemson game-winning drive. Sooners came at relative ease, the East of Oklahoma was the in the form of insanely efficient Tiger’s flack for an easy With a beyond excellent win propelling the Louisiana Tigers reigning SEC Champion, the offensive drives, high output on schedule, and poor early season and the critics off their backs, to a clash with the Clemson Crimson Tide. both sides of the ball, and some play from pundits and fans the Clemson Tigers had one job Tigers. The Tide’s chance to repeat of the best catches and plays that almost never faded. still left: winning the National The first half of the game gave was in their own hands after will for sure make a highlight “Unfortunately, the number Championship against the most fans of the sport, pure knocking off their first eight film. That is my main reason three team (Clemson Tigers) record-busting, number one entertainment, close scoring opponents with a 34.6-point why it was the best regular- played nobody good,” said team in the nation, LSU. with lots of firepower, including average margin of victory. season game.” sophomore Oliver Lamprecht. After an undefeated regular a late comeback to put LSU in Unfortunately, for the then While many, like Glenn, “Oh wait, they never play season, including four wins the lead. The second half tells third nationally ranked Tide, believe the LSU vs. Alabama anybody, like ever.” Comments, against top ten nationally ranked a different story, one of pure a showdown with the second- game was the best of the regular like Lamprecht’s, remained teams, LSU continued their domination, ending in the favor ranked LSU Tigers would season, nothing beats a classic for the entire regular season. domination on both sides of the of the mighty LSU Tigers with ultimately end the Tide’s chances college football upset. Georgia’s Those comments soon ended, ball into the postseason with a score of 42-25. One tiger over at another SEC Championship. home loss to South Carolina however, after Clemson’s first their Heisman Trophy-winning another. The intense game, for many provided just that. 2019 postseason game against quarterback Joe Burrow. With a With the season and fans, became known as the best It only took six games and two the second-ranked Ohio State high-flying offense and a stout Championship game over, game of the regular season. overtimes for the then nationally Buckeyes. defense, two landslide victories fall Saturdays are now winter “The LSU vs. Alabama fourth-ranked team to lose to a After a solid built, sixteen-point in both the SEC Championship Saturdays with no football. game somehow lived up to South Carolina team that finished Buckeye lead, the Tigers came game, over the then fourth- Creating an unusual increase that impressive standard set the season with only four wins. back and won the game in part ranked Georgia Bulldogs, and in the tranquility of American by the fans and the media,” Despite the embarrassing loss, to a defensive interception that in the Playoff Semifinals vs. sports and another long, wait, for said sophomore Parker Glenn. talks about the game still faded. stopped Ohio States potential the fourth-ranked Oklahoma college football’s 151st season.
Sports 11 Boys’ basketball teams break through season Betsey King of 6-3. With a few key wins right editor off the bat and two dubs from a E tournament in Bend, Oregon, agle High’s boys they are excited to see what basketball team has high is to come. The players have hopes for the upcoming very high expectations for their 2019-2020 season. With loads teammates and themselves. of talent, a brand new coach and “Ultimately our goal this season a few key players, their soon- is to win state,” said sophomore to-be success is just around the Donaven Jones. “And with this corner. team and this amount of talent, Last season, the team I really think it is possible to do punched their ticket to the state so.” tournament for the first time in A few dominant players for seven years. In the first game, the team include senior Jaden they came out strong, only to Carter, senior Cam Churchill, lose to a very talented Madison senior Jordan Kemp and, of team. The boys left that game course, senior Tanner Hayhurst. hungry for the next season. All these players are a vital Coach Dennis Kerfoot is this componet to this years team. year’s head varsity coach and Last season, Hayhurst received is assisted by Charley Henry. first-team all SIC and the SIC They have previously won five leading scorer, averaging 18 basketball state titles at Capital points a game. High School. There is no “Tanner is the easily the best question that these two coaches shooter in the state,” said Kemp. have loads of experience and “Let alone the country.” With bring a “old school” approach to dominance coming from all things. angles, it is going to be difficult This year, the team started off to stop this powerful Mustang their season great with a record team. The varsity boys starting line-up gets hyped for the home game. Fabiana Huffaker The wrestling team is upon State Tanner Hayhurst championship in his weight copy-editor class last year as a sophomore T and junior Cortland Horton is a he Eagle High wrestling force to be reckoned with at the team is off to a great 225-pound weight class. start this season. With The team competed in the many returning state placers, Reno Tournament of Champions this year’s squad is one of the early this season, one of the best in the state. Led by coach biggest wrestling tournaments Mike Stone, the team has spent in the nation. They competed countless hours working to get well, with Horton taking fifth in the best shape possible. They and freshman Tanner Frothinger have started 9-0 in duels, beating taking sixth. Rocky Mountain 82-9 in their “This is the best team we have first match. The early season had in a long time,” Chesley said. success hasn’t made them lose “Our hope is to go undefeated in focus on their long-term goals, team duels and place top three at however. the state tournament.” “Our team looks really solid Overall, this squad has both this season,” said senior Tysen the talent and the experience to Jones. “As a senior, I really Senior Matthew Kelley takes on an impressive match and wins. Jadyn Junior achieve all their goals and take want to see us win a state state. They have high hopes for championship and it is definitely this squad, with many wrestlers Hunter Chesley. Chapman 145-pound weight class. a positive outcome and when the possible with the amount of entering their fourth year on is currently ranked #1 in the There are also several young district and state tournaments talent we have this year.” varsity including Jones, senior state at the 160-pound weight studs on the team. Junior come around next month, watch Talent is very abundant on Luke Chapman and senior class, with Jones at #3 in the Riggin Stone won the district out for this tough team.
Sports 12 The 2019 playoffs are on the move was an overtime game that was Brooklyn Antrim intense and very surprising to photographer F fans all across the globe. The ootball season is one that game ended when Kirk Cousins everyone is sure to enjoy. of the Vikings led the team to a With the NFL playoffs one touchdown win in overtime. already off to a surprising start, “I think the Vikings have fans are getting more heated a shot this year because they than ever. beat one of the best teams,” said One of the biggest surprises this sophomore Sayge Ulrich. season was the Tennessee Titans The Seattle Seahawks also took taking down the New England down the Philadelphia Eagles in Patriots in their game on Jan. 4. the wild-card round so this game This means that the Patriots are was not an upset. out of the playoffs for the first With the playoffs and all of time since 2010 because they its surprises, fans are starting lost in the divisional round to the to form their Super Bowl New York Jets. predictions. The Bills were also close to “I think the 49ers will be winning their first playoff in 24 in the Super Bowl this year years, but the Houston Texans because they have one of the defeated them in a game that best records,” said junior Gavin takes them to play in Kansas Diffey. City. No one knows what this playoff Another major upset was the season will bring, but with this Minnesota Vikings defeating many upsets and surprises, there Junior Alyssa Tabarini is sad about her team not making the playoffs. Brooklyn Antrim the New Orleans Saints. This is no telling what could happen. Superbowl predictions among Eagle High students differ to be in the Superbowl because, Cincinnati Bengals. sure which two teams will make their own predictions. Some Vanessa Werner Although people can’t say for teams have a better chance at reporter “they have to,” he said. They it, they can at least try to make F have been doing well this season ootball is a sport enjoyed with a nine to seven record, so by many across the there is a good chance of them country, no matter if going to the Superbowl. people play it or just like to Junior Luke Papenfuss wants watch. The Superbowl is among the Patriots to go to the bowl the most important games of the game because they have before. season, and it’s coming up after The Patriots won the Superbowl the playoffs on Feb. 2. Eagle in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2017 High students have differing and 2018. If they do well in the opinions on which teams will playoffs, they can possibly go to make it to the last game of the win a seventh time. season. Sophomore Libby Dennis “I think that the Cowboys will thinks that the Dallas Cowboys be in the Superbowl because will be in the Superbowl I just hope a good team will because they have linebacker get in,” said sophomore Gwen Leighton Vander Esch on their Brainard. The Cowboys haven’t team. Dennis also thinks that the won the Superbowl since 1996, Broncos will be in it because, but they might make it this year “why not?” and win. The Cowboys have Other teams that might won 10 games and lost 10. make it to the bowl game are However, junior Jacob Araki the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago thinks that the Eagles are going Bears, Baltimore Ravens and Teacher Chuck Bousquet is very proud of the San Francisco 49ers this season. Brooklyn Antrim
Misc. 13 Skiers love to shred these backcountry sites elevation of the skiable terrain seeking an intermediate and some have trap hazards. is anywhere from 6,500 feet to expert ski experience. There is no better place to 8,200 feet. Nevertheless, it still does not finish any backcountry skiing Overall, there are a variety entirely falter to give terrain excursion than Jackson Hole, of slope grades and terrain, for those with a little less Wyoming. including towering peaks, experience, thanks to the help of “Out of all the places I could shallow bowls and tree cover. low angle meadows. However, backcountry snowboard, Certain well-known ski areas the skiers that are the cream because I don’t ski, it be the in the Lake Tahoe area contain of the crop will undoubtedly Tetons,” said senior Emerson different terrain. The Truckee face the Sawtooths 2,000-foot Baker. area includes mostly expert vertical descents. And like the Sawtooths it backcountry while South Lake The popular outdoor state, holds mostly advanced areas Tahoe and Mt. Rose areas have Alaska, also includes an that include steep grades and the most substantial amount of excellent backcountry location high elevation. Hardcore options. named Hatcher Pass, which descents become second nature To do Lake Tahoe justice is is just an hour outside of for the local experts that ski this Senior Charlie Finlayson enjoys backcountry skiing. David Finlayson to discuss the Squaw Valley Anchorage. Scenic backcountry backcountry. area. Squaw Valley and Alpine and a long reliable tenure of fun Overall, Jackson Hole still Meadows are mostly side skiing make Hatcher Pass even provides intermediate to John Phillips That said, not all backcountry country, but that doesn’t mean more appealing than others on beginner backcountry ski runs, reporter skiing locations are created skiers won’t have fun on the high this list. but it yields to compare to the E equal. Therefore, the top and steep terrain that surrounds The open slopes give a variety other, less forgiving terrain ach winter, thousands backcountry skiing locations the Squaw Valley Resort. of skiing options, including it offers like Mount Moran. upon thousands of must get their spotlight to show For the next backcountry ski areas such as Government Peak, Ascents from this expert skiing gurus head not the characteristics that make location, it’s time to embrace which holds steep, wide-open location require clean crevasse just to the ski resorts, but to the them the cream of the crop. some Idaho backcountry fun east face to north-facing chutes. navigation and dangerous, high- backcountry, a place that would One of the most well-known with the Sawtooth Mountain Avalanche danger sends many angle and high exposure runs. make any skier, including Eagle backcountry ski locations is Range located just outside skiers not to their cars but to the Two to three-day ascent up to High students, eustatic. the Lake Tahoe, California and of Stanley, Idaho. Unlike the Peak’s east-facing bowl, which places like Mount Moran are not “Backcountry skiing is not just Nevada area. The magnificent Lake Tahoe area, the Sawtooths stays at a low angle giving uncommon and are very popular about the snow quality or the views of the crisp, blue, Lake mostly offer all-around steep skiers an opportunity for safer in the spring. mountain that you’re on, it’s the Tahoe along with plenty of snow terrain. The combination of backcountry skiing. All ski locations are enjoyable places that you get to see,” said all winter and spring allows the small town it sits by and Across the way of Government in their own ways. Whether it’s sophomore Ethan Baker. “It is skiers to experience a great view the steep terrain, makes for an Peak is Peak 4068, which offers Bogus Basin or eight hours away wilderness untouched.” and great snow. The overall uncrowded location for those more diverse terrain, though in crystal clear Lake Tahoe. Eagle students take tubing to the extreme Gavin Van Alfen said. “Tubing is but one of those reporter extremities that I do find myself S thriving in the act of.” The peed, fear and danger biggest reason that Kemp is such are of no concern to the an extreme tuber is because he extreme tuber. Tubing is truly sends it whenever he gets a fun past-time that thousands the chance. of people participate in every “I would say that my strong winter. Anyone can tube, but can point falls within immense just anyone be an extreme tuber? speed and breathtaking on-tube Extreme tubers are of a maneuvers,” Kemp said. He different breed. They don’t just truly has mastered this art and slide down a mountain; they fly his extreme skill mixed with down a mountain. They don’t his will to send make him one just ride on flat snow; they do of the best around. Extreme huge jumps. The extreme tuber tubers always have their favorite sends it like there’s no tomorrow locations to go tubing. and deals with the consequences “Eagle Island locally, out of later. For Eagle High students town probs the Alps,” Kemp who want to become extreme said about his favorite locations Many people have fun tubing at Eagle Island. Douglas Burnham to full send on the tube. tubers, the best way to do this is to follow the example of several be the most extreme tuber to example, he will surely become “Well, success in all things Tubing takes practice and extreme tubers at the school. ever walk the halls of Eagle extreme. What makes Kemp takes hard work, grit and an sacrifice. Without this, one will Senior Jordan Kemp just might High. If a tuber will follow his such an extreme tuber? extreme desire to send,” Kemp never become an extreme tuber.
Misc. 14 Finals cause different emotions among students at Eagle high to do is study for finals and Alexa Harper photographer not spend time relaxing over T the break. he end of the semester “It makes more sense,” or year is a very said Stewart. When asked stressful time for about his personal finals, students. It felt like the year Stewart said, “I’ve done it had just started and finals enough times that it’s like, week approached too quickly. whatever. I have two classes How is it that students can I’m a little worried about, but go from happy holidays, to other than that it’s the same late nights of studying and old stuff.” Stewart, along caffeine in just one week? with the rest of the senior All of the stress caused is just class, has been through finals over a few tests. week so many times that he Seniors have been through wasn’t expecting anything finals week so many times. surprisingly different. By now, they know the drill. Once the brutal week Freshmen on the other hand, was over, all was well. The During finals week, thousands of scantrons are used by teachers and students to determine final grades. Alexa Harper have no idea what is in store stress however, will reappear until their teachers hand them stressful for freshmen like as to why was, “I don’t test share of finals weeks. when the next finals week giant study guides. Hammond. well.” But before she knows “We should do finals before rolls around in five months. “There’s a ton of projects Hammond said she was it, finals week will end and break. Taking two to three Freshman will hopefully due the week before and I nervous about her first finals life will go back to normal for weeks off, then reviewing understand the ropes of finals don’t have time to study,” said week as a high schooler. a little bit. forces teachers to teach week by then and not be as freshman Tyler Hammond. When asked if there were Freshmen are new to high everything before break stressed the next time around. “My teachers are too focused any classes she was nervous school and hadn’t been comes about. And it forces But luckily for seniors like on that and not studying for about she said, “I’m kind of through finals week yet. students to study over break,” Stewart, high school finals finals.” Not knowing what worried about all of them Seniors on the other hand, said senior Jeff Stewart. The will be a thing of the past finals week is like can be to be honest.” Her response have been through their fair last thing that students wanted very soon. Don’t ‘sheep’ on this pet of the month Joseph Evans grow and “poof” out more for have constant energy and hate editor these showings. Davis shows her being touched. They stomp their T sheep at livestock shows to other feet and act like big dogs. his month’s pet of the breeders and animal owners to Other than the three sheep, month is senior Kyleigh try and sell her animals for a high Davis has many more pets. Davis’s three sheep. price and make profit. She practically has her own These sheep are not the typical Davis has one ewe, or a female, barnyard. She has one steer, one house pet where they lay around and two male sheep. The ewe’s hereford, one cow, three mules, and hang out whenever. The name is Dorothy. Dorothy is the nine chickens, two dogs and two three sheep have an entire daily herd leader and does not put up cats. routine in their small barn. At with anything. “If you’re angry at one pet, you 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. they “She’s so stubborn, especially can just go to the next,” Davis are fed. Then, they exercise. when take her to walk, and if she said. The Davis family owns a isn’t in the mood, she’ll jump up Davis truly has her own “backward” treadmill system in the air at you and pull away.” barnyard story. She has many fun that these sheep walk on with “She is always the first one and unique pets running around their back legs. This helps their to greet us when we walk up,” throughout her home. The most back legs and gluteus muscles Davis said. unique, being her three sheep as enlarge for showings. Lastly, is Dorothy has the best body shape they chew through fence lines, the shag care. Each sheep’s shag and is Davis’s most prominent workout on their treadmill and or coat gets washed, brushed sheep for showing. The other get shampooed for that perfect Dorothy, TJ and Mo make quite the bundle of wool. Kyleigh Davis and blow dried to help the hair two are TJ and Mo. Both males shag.
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