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Avery Woods news sports misc. Mr. Gossi spikeball K9 spotlight team rescue page: 2 page: 10 page: 11 2 News News Joe Gossi is a well-rounded teacher “During football season, you to actually learn something that can see me at every home BSU they will use in real life.” football game,” said Gossi. “I Because Gossi is so involved Briefs have season tickets.” with the activities and clubs of ACADECA- They are Gossi is head of BPA and a Eagle High, he is a ‘hit’ around competing at the ACADECA new club, Spike Ball club. BPA the school. The kids in his state competition on March 15 educates kids on many things classes, clubs and on his team and March 16 at Boise State. in the professional aspect of the love being around “Da Goss They hope to do even better at world. It focuses on leadership, Boss.” state in March. academic and technological “He is just so fun to be around,” ASL Club- Centennial, Eagle skills in the workplace. said junior Mason Leavitt. “At and Rocky Mountain High ASL “BPA is about being able to baseball practices he sometimes clubs are inviting everyone to communicate with people, doing can’t stop talking and it’s really a West Ada event to have fun community service learning, funny.” and raise money for the deaf being a professional and figuring Leavitt has been on varsity community. The event will take out what that means,” Gossi baseball since his freshman year place on March 1 from 5:30-7:30 Joe Gossi teaches in his natural habitat. Jadyn Junior said. and enjoys having Gossi as an p.m. in the Eagle High cafeteria. Betsey King business essentials, personal Gossi’s other club is a different assistant coach. There will be fun games and copyeditor finance and computer apps 1 & story. “I’m in Mr. Gossi’s personal activities, a silent auction and 2. Gossi also enjoys spending “I don’t even know what spike finance class and he’s always more. Pizza and salad will eacher Joe Gossi is a man time outside of school doing lots ball is,” said Gossi. “I just let the super chill with it, said be provided for dinner. The of many wonders. From of different things. kids use my room at lunch.” sophomore Jacob Rausch. “He entrance fee is a donation. Tthe head of the Business Gossi has a two year old son Rather than just being “another does a trivia question everyday BPA- The state leadership Professionals of America and named Nixon, with another baby teacher,” he really tries to get to and the winner gets candy.” conference is at Boise State on Spike Ball club, to the assistant on the way. He loves hanging know his students on a personal Gossi is a talented man that March 7 through March 9. 18 varsity baseball coach, Gossi out with Nixon and his wife. In level. takes Eagle Highs athletics, Counseling Office- The library does it all. He teaches multiple his free time, Gossi likes skiing, “To me, teaching is more than academics and activities to the will be open beyond 3:15pm classes as he has mastered golfing, going to BSU games, just writing things on papers,” next level. He is a well-rounded for computer use. For the numerous subjects. He teaches and chasing his kid around. said Gossi. “I want my students guy that does so much. remainder of the school year, computers will be available to students Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 4:00 p.m. Japan trip will be thrilling Mondays and Fridays, the the different areas of Japan and Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Okayama Japan. This capital city is known library will still close at 3:15pm. Oceana Christensen th copyeditor experience a culture different and Hiroshima. Tokyo mixes for the 16 century castle, Fishing Club- The fishing from my own,” said senior Capri futuristic and classic themes, nicknamed “Crow Castle” due club is planning a Bass Derby apan is a country off the Casos. “I am excited for this new from ultra-lit skyscrapers to to the black exterior. Hiroshima sometime during April or May. coast of East Asia. This group of students to experience historic temples. Mt Fuji is an was largely destroyed in World German Club- German Club island is in the Pacific the same thing.” active volcano southwest of War Two by an atomic bomb. just got new shirts and have J Ocean and stretches from the sea Casos was one of the students Tokyo. It is frequently called Today, it commemorates the created an Instagram account, @ of Okhotsk, located in the North, who went to Japan in 2017. “Fuji-San” and is the highest 146,000 people who were killed dasgermanclub. to East China Sea and Philippine She likes to tell her experience peak of the country. Kyoto in the 1945 act. They plan to NHS- NHS is participating in Sea, located in the South. Japan and the fun she had while in a is best known as the former visit temples, museums and the “Kind Over Cool” campaign. is made up of 6,852 islands and different country on a different Imperial capital of Japan, but historical sites. The plan also They will be delivering cookies, divided into 47 prefectures, continent, only wishing she never officially passed any includes visiting a Japanese high passing out candy, making which are districts under the could go back. law labeling this as the capital. school for two days. bulletin boards and delivering government of a chief officer. During their stay, they will Okayama is the capital city of Aside from the places they get thank you notes. The population of the country be spending time in Tokyo, Okayama prefecture in west- to see, they also get to experience OAC- The OAC is are going to as an entirety is 126.8 million Japanese cuisine and activities. Osprey Point to stay in a yurt people. The capital of Japan is “Trying true Sushi, Ramen overnight. They will be skiing Tokyo and is only populated and Okonomiyaki are must do across Lake Cascade to the yurt. by 13.8 million people. activities! During our time in Skills USA- Skills USA will be July of 2019 will be adding a Hiroshima, we must get hot meeting on Feb. 13, March 13, few more people to the world’s dogs from Costco,” Ward said. April 17 and May 8. 10th most populated country “And if I can ‘swing’ it, I want Sports Med- March 9 is sports because eight Eagle High to go to a Japanese pro baseball med’s annual Daddy Daughter/ students will be taking a two- game.” Family dance fundraiser. April week trip to Japan. The students Japan is the least likely country 10-12 is their state HOSA will be accompanied by teacher to attract tourism, due to all competition. April 26 is the Layne Ward and a chaperone. the war stories. But in 2017, Drive 4 UR School fundraiser All these students are in the around 28.7 million people with Lithia Ford. They need Japanese club. were attracted to the beautiful drivers 18 years or older. “It was really cool to discover This Japanese temple will be visited by Eagle High students this summer. Paige Wirta country and its awe-filled 3 News . Archie the orangutan brings joy to EHS senior Kaden Baskett. Juju Trudel Considering Archie’s tough team childhood, he now spends much of his time climbing in tall ecently Eagle High trees, and his skills are starting has made a unique to improve with all the practice Rnew addition to the he has been doing. However, he Mustang family, Archie, an becomes tired much quicker than orangutan with big beautiful others because he is intolerant eyes and a quirky smile. to the milk formula used at Eagle High adopted Archie Sepilok. It is important for him from an organization called to keep practicing his climbing Orangutan Appeal UK which to increase his stamina, so he is a registered charity based can continue swinging from tree in the south of England. The to tree. organization is dedicated to It is also essential for Archie both the rehabilitation and to get stronger, so he can preservation of orangutans develop into a dominant male: and the conservation of their to keep his rivals out, protect his habitat. By donating money territory and mate in the future. for the adoption of Archie, Orangutans learn from the school is contributing their elders, and Archie has to projects across Malaysia recently been adopting a good and Indonesia, as well as habit from one of the older supporting the conservation of orangutans at Sepilok; sucking wild orangutans. his thumb. Sucking his thumb is “I think its so cool that we comforting and a good sign that did something useful and we he is learning from others. are helping out in a way we The orangutan adopted by EHS, Archie, is much safer with the help of the school. www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk After a hard start to his life, can, even though we aren’t Archie is now on the road to near the area,” said senior compelled them most. Archie are nursed back to health there. orangutan. recovery thanks to Orangutan Japan trip will be thrilling Logan Luedtke. suffered from illness early in his Archie is now four years old “I hope that we are contributing Appeal UK, Sepilok reserve Eagle High had many reasons life until he was rescued by the and beginning to show that he is to Archie’s health and he can and the help of Eagle High’s to adopt Archie, but his history Sepilok reserve. The orangutans growing into a strong, confident continue to grow stronger,” said adoption. Measles virus is spreading across the USA

the disease.” Surprisingly Brandon Madden enough, there have been cases copyeditor all over the United States, but

s of the beginning of these cases are the first notable this year, a measles ones on the west coast. Aepidemic has spread “At least eight other states have amongst the residents of Clark reported measles cases this year: County, Washington. Measles Hawaii, Oregon, New York, is a common illness that results Pennsylvania, Connecticut, in flu-like symptoms making it Colorado, California and hard to realize when somebody Georgia,” Yan said. is infected. There has been a total of 209 As of January, more than 40 cases of the measles in the last Washington residents were five months within the US, but The measles vaccine is two shots get, one around one year old and another before kindergarten.Joseph Evans declared to have this affliction they have been silenced due to and a state of emergency was the news of the winter storms form of the measles. slowly makes its way downward. This slow process which declared. There is a reason attacking the east coast. Measles is a disease that is This disease is slow at its eventually covers the body in for this outbreak, and it’s one Vaccinations for this illness generally non-fatal except for progression, but when it strikes, a red-spotted rash that can be that could have easily been are offered in the states which a few cases that end up with there are only a few ways to painful. To avoid cases like prevented. fight off this disease. These complications. This illness solve it. Drinking water will the ones in Washington and According to Holly Yan from vaccinations block off other starts like most flus and colds flush out the sinuses, but other Oregon, doctors recommended CNN, “A vast majority of those illnesses like measles including with a runny nose and a cough. than that, medicine can be vaccinating against this disease who came down with measles -- mumps and rubella which is Eventually it progresses into a provided by doctors to help treat that is slowly making its way 41 -- were not vaccinated against considered to be the German rash that starts on the face and this illness. across the United States. 4 News Thursday, March 7th Agency for New Americans Movie Night Fundraising Event presents Gianfranco Rosi’s

All proceeds Fire at Sea will directly Winner of the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlin Film Festival 2016, beneÞt this is an incisive, poignant and refugees deeply moving portrait of the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa during their and the humanitarian crisis occurring initial in the seas around it. Lampedusa, 150 miles south of Sicily is the Þrst resettlement port of call for hundreds of thousands of African and Middle Eastern period into the refugees hoping to make a new life in Boise Europe. Rosi accumulated an incredible array of footage, portraying community the history, culture and daily lives of the islanders. Focusing on 12-year- old Samuele, as he explores the land and attempts to gain mastery of the sea, the Þlm slowly builds a breathtakingly naturalistic portrait of the Lampedusan people and the events that surround them. The result The Flicks is a lyrical, poetic and searingly powerful documentary that casts neither 646 Fulton Street judgement nor aspersions, but simply shows the world to the viewer--to Boise, ID 83702 utterly devastating effect. Tickets are available for $15 each at the Agency for New Americans 1614 W. Jefferson Street or at The Flicks Thursday March 7 6:30PM- 9:10PM ticket ofÞce or go to . . . film starts at 7PM www.theßicksboise.com or https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=NWz3iC For more information contact us at 208-338-0033 or visit our website at ANAIdaho.org Agency for New Americans is a 501c3 5 A&E Two Eagle High students show their passion for playing instruments

music composition.”

Isaac Rasmussen Gentile has already composed reporter several pieces. He is premiering a enior Josh Gentile and trombone and orchestra serenata sophomore Alec Tzeng at Borah High School on March Sare examples of success at 2. The will start at 7:30 Eagle High. Recently, they both for all who want to attend. He is individually won a competition on track to achieving his goal of with the Boise Philharmonic. being a full-time musician. Gentile won the solo Alec Tzeng won the solo competition for the trombone competition for his violin piece. with his piece. He has been He had been invited back to play playing the trombone for several it again next fall in a concert. years, but this is one of his “I would love to continue proudest accomplishments. He playing the violin throughout loves playing the trombone and my life,” Tzeng said, “But I hopes to continue to gain more will attend college first before accomplishments. pursuing anything related to Gentile plays for Eagle High’s violin.” varsity jazz band, junior varsity As a sophomore, Tzeng jazz band and symphonic band. has a couple more years to While he is accomplished with continue to excel in school and the trombone, he is also a vital extracurricular activities and he part of the premier choir at plans to do so. Eagle High, Sonous. He is a man Both Gentile and Tzeng are of many musical talents. examples of excellence and “My goal in life is to become accomplishment at Eagle High a full-time musician,” Gentile and inspire others to become Senior Josh Gentile (Left)Kyle Hardy Sophomore Alec Tzeng (Right) Coach D. Tzang said, “I will to college and study better. The Eternal Quicksand of Love Precious times, hoping they won’t end. Tell your mother about your lover. Also, your best friend. You may be mighty proud when you’re holding their hand. But be careful because before you know it, You’re in quicksand. The quicksand of love, an interesting topic But don’t try and fight it because you won’t stop it When love takes a hold of your heart, Just listen to it and follow it.

A poem by: Nathan Rois 6 A&E EHS choir students are busy at February work for the upcoming festival Playlist be a big commitment of focus Paige Wirta and effort to perfect new music, copyeditor-in-chief

but perhaps that’s what draws so eople all around the many students in. world listen to music, “What I love most about Bella and one of the most is probably just the outcome of P common places to do so is in all the work in rehearsals and the car. While driving, people how it always ends up sounding often partake in blasting their really cool,” said junior Bethany favorite songs, singing along Spackman. at maximum volume. Here are There is always something some good tunes to jam out to for everyone in choir, which is in the car: probably why the program at “Everybody Talks” by Neon eagle is so successful, everyone Trees The Eagle High School Choir is preparing for their next festival. Kalli Ehle plays an important role in “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” judges to get a score. Every high Oneale. making choir successful. by Panic! At The Disco Elaina Niederer school choir program prepares Choir members get very excited “I like being in choir because reporter “Since U Been Gone” by differently, but here at Eagle for Festival, and many say it’s of the very strong relationships Kelly Clarkson he Eagle High Choral High, the choirs begin working their biggest event of every year. it creates between the members. “Party In The U.S.A.” by Union is busy at work on Festival music when the “I think Festival is important Being able to work towards the Miley Cyrus Tpreparing for their second semester began. because it’s a great opportunity same goal and see the amazing “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick upcoming big event of the year, Sonous, Eagle’s most pristine to assess where your own group end product is super rewarding,” Springfield Festival. Festival takes place at Varsity choir is not only is at, as well as a chance to see said Oneale. “Toxic” by Britney Spears Centennial High school on the preparing for Festival, but also what other schools are doing,” Although different students “New Americana” by Halsey two last days of school before their annual tour. “This always said Oneale. have different reasons for loving “Don’t Stop Me Now” by spring break. helps us to get our Festival Eagle’s Varsity women’s choir, choir, it seems they all find Queen Choirs from high schools in music in perfect condition for Bella Voce, is focused solely on common ground when it comes “Die Young” by Kesha the district come to exhibit their the performance,” said senior rehearsing and learning music to appreciating the end result of “Footloose” by Kenny talent and perform in front of and choir president Maureen for Festival. Being in choir may all their hard work. Loggins Treefort is back for another year of entertainment to all everything going on during Skyler Reid the festival, so no one will be social media team missing out on any fun activities. oise is well known for “I’m looking forward to its enticing and vibrant meeting new people and seeing energy, and the Treefort the Cherry Glazers perform,” B Ayla-Marshall said. Music Fest, is an festival that adds to the energy Treefort has a big focus on by packing memories of a . All the venues lifetime into one week. are in close enough quarters that Boise’s Treefort Fest is known walking, biking and boarding for its artistic and close-knit are all accessible and simple. vibes, and any music lover Treefort also has a public bus would have a great time due to route called Treeline which Treefort’s amazing lineup. Last year the band, Conan Mockasin was playing on the main stage in Boise. Malika Ayala-Marshall is free with the purchase of a This year’s 2019 Treefort Fest day tickets will be available for last year was being with my and so much more. ticket. will be held on Mar. 20 to Mar. purchase beginning in March. best friends and listening to The festival includes smaller People always seem to get 24. Some of the top people from This will be Boise’s 8th annual awesome music,” said senior venues such as yogafort, their dancing and singing on the lineup include Vince Staples, Treefort Fest. Malika Ayla-Marshall. foodfort, filmfort, kidfort and at the Treefort Festival . They Mt. Joy, Black Mountain, Slang Last year was Treefort’s Treefort doesn’t only bring more. This is all included with have fun meeting new people, and many more talented artists. biggest turnout yet, and this amazing music and bands to a purchase of the five-day making new memories with Regular five-day tickets start year’s Treefort has yet to beat Boise, it also allows one to Treefort pass. friends and enjoying the part of at $200, kids that are under the that record. discover delicious foods, vibrant This year, Treefort also has Boise that everyone knows and age of 12 go for free and single “My favorite part of Treefort yoga enthusiasts, talented artists an app that keeps updates on loves. 7 Opinion Newspaper Staff Gillette ad shames toxic masculinity Brenna Krone backlash against Gillette began. Advisor: copyeditor Many insist that it shames both Katherine Lester n mid-January, the razor and masculinity and men in general, personal-care brand, Gillette, but that’s a major misconception released a commercial that built on the ideas that Editors-in-Chief: I caused nationwide controversy. masculinity requires viewing Avery Weible The advertisement used their feminine behavior as lesser Avery Woods slogan, which is “The Best a and disrespecting women. The Paige Wirta Man Can Get,” to address toxic purpose was not to hate on men, masculinity in modern-day but rather to call out behavior America. This blatant call-out of that is caused by inaccurate Copy Editors: the outrageous behavior many stereotypes regarding what Mia Ayala-Marshall men display was incorrectly makes someone a “real man” Oceana Christensen interpreted as an attack on men that negatively affects others. Betsey King in general, when in reality it Toxic masculinity is a major Brenna Krone was purely to bring attention issue that more companies and to the prominent issue of toxic organizations should work on Brandon Madden Many consumers have begun boycotts of Gilette products. Summer Simpson masculinity. combating. Gillette taking a According to tolerance.org, Toxic masculinity causes men to with the phrase “boys will be stand should be an example for Design Team: toxic masculinity is “a form of avoid being seen as emotional, boys” and more. It also showed others, and it’s important to truly Bradie Garven gendered behavior that results vulnerable or anything else other men intervening to stop listen to the messages within Kinsey Hurren when expectations of ‘what it labeled as “feminine.” this unacceptable behavior, their commercial. Ultimately, Sterling Owens means to be a man’ go wrong.” The Gillette advertisement highlighting that it makes them one’s takeaway should not be Aleah Reynolds It’s a major issue that people showed various situations better men when they help that men are being attacked, but Bridgette Ward have began addressing over where toxic masculinity was enforce respectful actions in rather that there are people out the last few years, though its present, such as men catcalling their friends and families. there who are working to make Tyson Woods negative consequences have women, dismissing violent Immediately after this the world a better place, and affected men for centuries. behavior from young boys commercial was released, the every individual can help. Photographers: Patrick Deichmann Kalli Ehle Joseph Evans Idaho introduces ‘Add the Words’ Jadyn Junior Blake Ramsey Human Rights Code giving basic There have been many mixed human rights to LGBT people. reactions from Idahoans about Summer Simpson Currently, Idaho Code Section the reintroduction of this bill. 67-5901 reads “to secure for “I hope the Add the Words bill Reporters: all individuals within the state is passed. I don’t think anyone Cam Churchill freedom from discrimination wants to get fired for things Issac Rasmussen because of race, color, religion, they can’t control, so adding this Ethan Lei sex or national origin or legislation would provide many Elaina Niederer disability.” In 2010, the Add the protections to LGBT people that Words bill was first introduced, other Americans already get,” Nathan Rois and since then, it has been said senior Abby Baruch. introduced nearly every year This is a bill also debated Social Media Team: since, excluding 2017 and 2018. in teacher Mark Snodgrass’ Skyler Reid Each time the bill has been taken AP Government class, where Meg Stockwell to committee, it’s been swept students participate in a mock Juju Trudel under the rug and has been left congress. to die without any revisions, “It’s super important,” said editings, or readings. senior Maegan Barr, “and it is In 2017, senators decided good to open debates to young The Stampede reserves the not to bring the bill up again, minds. Not a lot of students right to edit or refuse any thinking that letting a year or know what exactly this bill is The ‘Add the Words’ activists protest at the capitol.Avery Woods material deemed libelous or two pass without the bill would for, so talking about it in class is in poor taste of the communi- the only reason being because of help clear minds and bring hopefully bringing attention to ty. Opinions expressed in the Paige Wirta their sexuality or gender identity. fresh eyes onto the readings. it .” copyeditor-in-chief Stampede do not necessarily At the moment, Senate Bill 1015 This Legislative session, Senator Democratic Senators hope

reflect the opinion of the ad- daho is one of 17 states where is working to change that. The Maryanne Jordan introduced this bill will at least get through ministrators of Eagle High LGBT people can get fired, bill, nicknamed ‘Add the Words,’ Add the Words as a personal bill, it’s second reading, hoping that School or the advisor of The evicted and discriminated would add “sexual orientation” therefore it did not need to start it will not die before given a Iagainst without a reason or with and “gender identity” to Idaho’s in committee. chance. Stampede. 8 Opinion New York enacts new abortion laws

abortion language out of the Mia Ayala-Marshall penal code is an assault on a copyeditor woman’s fundamental right ew York made history to pregnancy. She sought, and in January when on lost, to get an amendment for the 46th anniversary of specific criminal charges against N individuals whose actions result Roe vs Wade, they signed a new abortion policy into law. This in miscarriage. State Senator Liz new law is very controversial Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat and there are strong feelings on and the bill’s sponsor, had a both sides of the argument. complete different idea of what The Reproductive Health Act the new law would do. (RHA) was signed into law “We don’t disadvantage any on Jan. 22 and expands late- women,” said Krueger in an term abortions at any point if interview on buffalonews.com. it’s necessary to protect the “By changing our laws but we mother’s life or health. The new Sonograms that are twelve weeks into the pregnancy. Joseph Evans do protect a far greater number law also shifts the abortion law of women to get, without from the state’s penal code to its that the baby is not healthy and term abortion. Harris makes a great point. discrimination, the health care health code. This removes the won’t survive or if a mother is “I believe this new law has the Since this abortion law moved services when they need them.” need of doctors and the threat of not healthy enough to carry or right intent. It protects the rights from the state’s penal code While there are many prosecution. deliver the baby and could die. granted to women in the Roe vs to its health code, it also arguments for and against this It’s a common misconception According to buffalonews.com, Wade Supreme Court case. But, repeals criminal code language law, it’s important to remember under this new law that women in 2016, New York conducted it is also flawed and it needs regarding illegal abortions. that abortions are more complex will get cold feet about having 82,189 abortions and only revision,” said sophomore Ella This means that if a woman is than they are painted as. The a baby and decide they want a 2.3% were conducted when Harris. “Although abortions pregnant and someone causes RHA is so groundbreaking late-term abortion. This is not the fetuses were at or over 20 should not be illegal, the right harm to a fetus, it would be because it takes note of the the case. The times when this weeks old. This statistic proves to charge an abuser if they cause impossible to charge the abuser. obstacles that women face law is necessary is when mothers there is a very small number of harm or injury to a fetus is still Senator Catharine Young regarding abortion and it grants are told late in their pregnancy women who will need a late- needed.” said that taking the illegal them more rights to their bodies.

Immigration’s complexity is causing harm economic opportunity to those trapped in the swaths of poverty. Ethan Lei The U.S. can help foreign reporter politicians do this, whether it rugs and immigrants. be in the private sectors or with Everyone has their direct assistance from the state. opinions on the two, The private sector can invest D into the countries’ industries but often, the context behind the two, and their relationship, is far or provide finance via charity. too simplified. Simplified, such The state can loosen restrictions that people view the situation on student and work visas and as either nonexistent, or so bolster trade agreements, giving easily solved that a 30-foot wall families vital sources of income can do the trick. But, it’s more and economies new skill sets Immigration is a defining problem in our society, but many solutions seem to narrowly focus. Patrick Deichmann complicated than it appears, as and much-needed stimulation. things usually are. While many country’s place on this spectrum, To go about actually solving need to do three things. First, Believing there is no problem consider the problem to be either there are three factors which these underlying problems, and they must develop social or believing a wall can solve the at the border or to focus on it, the determine a country’s place: not their symptoms, there must programs to lessen the effects of problem is pure idealism. Both U.S.-Mexico border is the least economy, violence and ability be a solution which focuses on poverty such as the provisions pretensions look at the crisis important part of the story of the to travel to more stable nations. these root causes, in both the U.S. of vaccines, agricultural and as lying at the border, when drug and immigrant crisis. In Second is the issue of and the country of immigration. civil infrastructure, education there are true problems deeply reality, a greater context is vital drug trafficking. Similar to Rather than focusing on stopping and anti-starvation measures. rooted in the societies of these to creating a working solution. immigration, drug trafficking drug traffickers, the solution Second, they must curb countries. It will take real effort First, what causes people from follows a pattern of incentives will center on the creation of corruption, ensuring these and action on the part of the U.S. a country to immigrate? Imagine and inhibitions. Drug traffickers institutions in these countries programs’ success and limiting and foreign nations to make a all countries of the world on a are incentive to smuggle and and the fostering of such foreign the power of crime syndicates. dent in the crisis. To really end spectrum, from having citizens produce drugs when legal industries, so they can become Finally, they must install state this fire, the U.S. can’t just trap likely to immigrate, to unlikely economic opportunities are few self-reliant and stable. institutions and programs it- it’ll just burn through. The fire to immigrate. In considering a and far between. Politicians in these countries intended to provide jobs and has to be put out at its source. 9 Sports The Eagle rugby team has big things in mind

Joseph Evans “There is no doubt in my mind photographer we are going to take it all the way this year,” said junior eight- ugby is a captivating man Luke Rutland. and intense sport. At In January one of the Rugby REagle, the Boys Rugby coaches passed away in a car program is one to be proud crash, he also was a paramedic of. The last three seasons, the for Ada County. team has made it to the state “We all plan to dedicate this championship against Rocky season to him,” said senior Mountain, but they have not center Kaden Baskett. come out on top. This year, the Eagle’s rugby team doesn’t just guys have a different agenda in play teams in the treasure valley, mind. They are expecting to play they have travel tournaments Rocky for the fourth time in the planned for the 2019 season. State Championship this year The boys couldn’t stop talking and take home the state title. about their big spring break trip One benefit that Eagle has to Santa Cruz, California. They over other teams is that they will be competing against other have thirteen returning starting nationally ranked teams and seniors on their lineup. Many of can’t wait. Going against high these seniors have been a part of competition brings the players the team all four years of their to believe that Eagle Boys high school career. With past Rugby will be in the top 20 in experience and past undefeated the national rankings for the seasons, majority of the players 2019 season. This team has big have enough confidence that goals in mind, as they’ve played their team will come out on top together a long time and obtain a The boy’s rugby team poses at the end of the 2018 season.Joseph Evans this year. lot of talent. The ski and snowboard team rules the slopes

Ethan Lei can’t get there yourself,” “an reporter annual ski trip, to see places you wouldn’t normally” and last, but he crisp, chilled air holds not least, “a chance to challenge still; the mountain itself yourself.” Twaits in anticipation. The And one certainly will challenge tension in each person waiting themselves if they join the club- for their turn is visible, yet the it’s one of the best in the league, atmosphere is comfortable. in terms of averages. But, its When it’s their time, each racer weakness is its small size when will take their mark, and then compared to other schools. For burst out onto the slopes. While example, in the season’s first flying down the slope, racers race, Eagle had an average dodge colored flags, leaving score of seven and a half, while trails of powder behind them, Centennial averaged six points. as they push themselves as fast But Centennial still made first as they can towards the finish place, while Eagle made fourth, line, hoping to shave even a few because it had 102 racers while seconds off last week’s time. Eagle had 19. The Ski and Snowboard Club So, Eagle’s Ski and Snowboard and its participants run these club is competitive, enjoyable “slaloms”, along with freestyle to everyone and in desperate and nordic events each Saturday need of more racers. Whenever This winter season has been great for all those who ski and snowboard.JD Venosdel at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort. snow starts to fall again next They do these weekend races six the club as “casual.” “You can However, the club shouldn’t effort forward to win. year, there’s always the option times each season, and the Dottie wait on the hills with friends for be mistaken for just another As for the clubs benefits, Ward of spending a few weekends Clark Annual Championship to most of the day, something you Saturday out- it’s still a provides “half-cost lift tickets at Bogus Basin, racing to have finish the season. might not be able to do if you competition, and races can be on race days,” “ride-shares a good time and support the Advisor Layne Ward describes just go alone,” Ward said. intense as racers put their best if you don’t have a pass and school. 10 Sports The spikeball team is serving up fun different events and practices. Patrick Deichmann “Spikeball club is all about just photographer providing an easy way for people agle High has a large to get together to play and learn number of different from each other,” Brinton said. Eunique clubs to join in “Anybody is always welcome to addition to the school’s massive come when we have meetings or sports program. A new club has get together and play regardless emerged which is looking to of whether you’ve been playing fuse a club with a new type of for years or you’ve never played sport, Spikeball. before.” For those who are unfamiliar For students interested in with the game Spikeball, it’s a joining the club, Spikeball has fairly simple game borrowing meetings at lunch on the last most of its concepts from Thursday of the month. There volleyball. In 1989, toy maker Senior Spencer Brinton and his friends play a heated match in the park. Patrick Deichmann are twenty-two members within Jeff Knurek introduced his new the ball down in such a fashion promoting the fun sport into the high energy, fun way to stay the club, and they are always game idea called roundnet. The that the other team cannot spike mainstream market. Because of healthy and hang out with looking for more people to play game uses a small trampoline the ball down again. the simplicity of the materials friends,” said club advisor Joe with. If students can’t make it like net and a small ball which Knurek’s roundnet idea needed to play the game, Gossi. Gossi looks forward to to the lunch meeting, the group is fairly light so that it can be was remarketed in 2008 by spikeball has really taken off in developing the club further by meets up at Merrill Park in spiked off the net more easily. Kankakee Spikeball Inc., giving the last few years. helping seniors Will Godfrey Eagle on Saturday mornings to The object of the game is to spike the sport its new name as well as “This competitive sport is a and Spencer Brinton organize play some matches. The future of track and Boys’ golf swings field is looking bright into a new year the relay team for both those distances, holding the first leg them with whatever they need,” Nathan Rois said senior Erik Wilson. for both. Baker made state last reporter year being part of the previously Golf is an often-overlooked mentioned relay team. The sports team is on the sport in high school, and many 200-relay team secured third rise here at Eagle High, students don’t know much about place, setting a state record Athe boys golf team. The it. The team practices every day for the event. Unfortunately, team dominated the course last in rain, sleet or shine. They are two other school also beat the year and is said to continue on out there putting in the necessary state record. Rocky Mountain that road this season. work. securing first, and Mountain In the 2018 season, the Eagle With a small number of View coming in a very close High golf team secured their players, the team forms a bond Charlie Baker was a strong runner last year and is ready to start off this spot in the state championship with one another. season better than ever. Stephanie Baker second. Three of the four ready for the upcoming season. runners on the Eagle relay were by practicing and perfecting “I’m on the golf team because Cam Churchill Eagle High will return with sophomores last year and will be their skills during the regular it’s my passion and all the reporter the same coaching staff, but returning for the 2019 season. season. The team lost in the final boys make it so fun. I just love ear after year, the track a couple of minor changes. “I’ve always been interested in game which gives the team more competing with everybody and and field team at Eagle Instead of having Coach Harm throwing for our high school and motivation to work hard in this forming close friendships with High has always been as the head sprinters coach, he now that I do it, I’ve realized I upcoming season. all of my teammates,” said Yone of the top programs in the will leave the sprinters to Coach want to do it at the college level,” “Yeah, we made it to state last Barkan. state. James Heckendorn, who was an said junior Regan Fillmore. year, but sadly we fell short of All in all, the golf program Last year was a more average assistant to coach Harm the past Fillmore got her personal the trophy,” said senior Nathan at Eagle High is a great year with the girls pulling in couple of seasons. record in the shotput at the Eagle Barkan. “After looking at the environment to be involved in. fourth place at state and the Everyone is welcome on the High Twilight meet throwing 37 line up for the upcoming season, With seven state titles under guys coming in seventh. They team no matter how fast, strong, feet with a four kilogram ball. I have full assertion that we can their belt, they are ready to had the whole package with or how high a single person can She placed fourth in state last take state this year.” shoot for another this season. sprinters, throwers, jumpers jump. It’s a great environment year. The team practices everyday The team is filled with elements and outstanding long-distance for all people. The runners are working out starting in late February at the of comradery and dedication runners on the team as usual. “It’s just different from all the two to three times a week. Fans, Banbury golf course, coached which is vital for a successful Though losing a lot of strong other sports. It’s more fun and coaches and players are all by Jeff Dunn. program. The combination of seniors, they should not be were all friends,” said junior anticipating this season just as “He is a great mentor on practice and hardwork is what counted out just yet. The 2019 Charlie Baker. much as last. Expect big things and off the course. He is very is responsible for making this season is right around the corner, Baker is a sprinter and runs from the Track and Field squad personal but can relate with each program so successful in years and the players are more than the 100 and 200. He is also on this year. of the kids on his team and help past, and years to come. Sports 11 Misc. Dogs at Meridian Canine Rescue look forward to future homes and owners Summer Simpson Comet is athletic and loves photographer going on field trips to nearby hiking paths. ust as people deserve second Since his return, he has worked chances, dogs do too, and hard to improve his behavior JMeridian Canine Rescue and become more assured. exists to ensure that homeless “Today he embraced the dogs get their second chance. opportunity to show off his good Meridian Canine Rescue is a behavior,” said one volunteer on nonprofit animal shelter based the shelter’s Instagram. in Meridian, Idaho that accepts Many of the dogs at Meridian owner surrenders and other Canine Rescue have faced homeless pets so that they can adversity, but few let it get to get another shot at living the them. Both the volunteers and long, happy lives they deserve. the dogs are looking forward to The shelter is a no kill shelter the bright happy futures the pets meaning that they do not Ruby Comet Russel Summer Simpson have in store for them, hopefully euthanize dogs with disabilities some have been at the shelter for Ruby, like many dogs at Having been at the rescue for in the near future. or behavioral issues so long as a while. Meridian Canine Rescue, has only a month, Russell still has Anyone interested in there is hope for them. Ruby is one such dog. She has a favorite toy, a yellow duck. plenty of time to be adopted, adopting from Meridian Canine Meridian Canine Rescue is been at the rescue for over a year She enjoys spending time with though he has more of an uphill Rescue can go to their website supported almost entirely by and is yet to be adopted. people and chasing cars. battle than most. meridianrescue.org to see the donations and does not label “Ruby is a special dog who Russell is another dog that Comet has been at Meridian adoptable dogs, or go to their dogs by breed. Their goal is to needs a special person,” said staff shares Ruby’s disability. In Canine Rescue only a few location at 501 E Scenery Lane ensure that no dog has to walk member Jenna Groenhof. Ruby addition to deafness, he also months, and has even been Suite 100 in Meridian, Idaho. alone. especially requires a special only has one eye, but he doesn’t adopted before, but was quickly To adopt a dog one must pay The primary facility for person due to her deafness. The let that stop him from chasing returned due to separation an adoption fee. Volunteers Meridian Canine Rescue world is a scarier place for a dog cars either. He enjoys spending anxiety. He doesn’t let that keep and staff members are more houses anywhere between five who can’t hear and people don’t long period of time being rubbed him down. He’s still full of than happy to advise potential to twenty dogs at a time. Most jump at the chance to adopt a and cooed over and with his soft energy whenever a volunteer so adopters in their search for their dogs get adopted quickly, while deaf dog. fur, it’s hardly a chore. much as says the word “walk.” new best friend. Eagle High has the luck of the Irish

Meg Stockwell River green to mark this special children have traditions of social media team holiday. setting out to “catch” a Saint Not just big cities and Irish Patrick’s leprechaun. INCH! Looks like people have large St. Patty’s “My family loves St. Patty’s someone’s not wearing celebrations; many people and day and we celebrate it every Pgreen. Many people families of all different heritages year,” said senior Jill Merkle. wonder what all the hype of have St. Patrick’s traditions they “The only thing I don’t like Saint Patrick’s Day is all about. follow as well. To many people, about Saint Patrick’s Day and It was mostly immigrants to the St. Patrick’s Day is always never look forward to, is that United States who transformed affiliated with green, four leaf my dad always makes this really St. Patrick’s Day into a large clovers, leprechauns, rainbows gross dinner of corn-beef and holiday and the celebration of with pots of gold and the luck of cabbage.” all things Irish and green. the Irish. The holiday has evolved into a Cities with large numbers of “Saint Patrick’s Day is my celebration of Irish culture with Irish immigrants stage the most birthday, so my family always parades, special foods, music, extensive celebrations. Many has a big get together to celebrate dancing, drinking and a whole of these cities host elaborate my birthday and St. Patty’s day,” lot of green for many families parades and parties. Boston said senior Blake Crosgrove. and communities. held it’s first Saint Patrick’s Day “My mom always makes a big As many may say, it would be parade in 1737, followed by dinner and cake for all of my the luck of the Irish to find a pot New York City in 1762. Since family to enjoy.” of gold at the end of the rainbow 1962, Chicago has colored their Some families with younger this year on Saint Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Day is approaching Eagle High quickly. Kalli Ehle 12 Misc. The Sweethearts dance was a magical night for all Jadyn Junior part of sweethearts for many a cheetah print tie to match my photographer people. Senior Ellie Shipp date’s shoes…I mean I hope it went with Sophomore Sterling looks good,” Brown said. tressing over the perfect Owens. “I’m so excited for Senior Devon Young followed date, deciding on the sweethearts, Sterling will be the in the footsteps of the other Sperfect outfit and trying best date,” Shipp said. guys. “I’m wearing a sparkly to plan the perfect night are all Junior Mason Leavitt is stoked silver tie,” Young said. things one does to prepare for for his romantic night as well. Going to the actual dance sweethearts. Sweethearts is a day “We’re going to be the best- is a controversial subject for everyone looks forward to: from looking couple on the dance Sweethearts night. Some groups getting all dressed up to dancing floor…Class is key,” Leavitt go to dinner and then go enjoy through the night with friends said. the rest of the evening with and partners, Sweethearts is a Another major part of the night friends without attending the time to remember in one’s high is what one wears. From simple dance. “We’re not going to the school experience. trends to exotic prints, students dance, we have other plans,” The Sweethearts dance is a at Eagle High are showcasing said Junior Amber Martel. Other girl-ask-guy dance and this year their styles through their attire. groups plan to stun the room it took place at the High Desert Junior Justin Spira rocked with their killer moves. “Of Station in Star. The theme is a Burberry swimsuit for the course we’re going to the dance, “Once Upon A Time”, which evening. “Going out of the box is that even a question?” said perfectly captures the essence of is kinda my thing…I just want to junior Kendall Ames. the night: blissful, magical, and stand out haha”, Spira said when Whether one goes with a date, romantic. asked about his ‘fit. ditches the dance or spends $95 Eagle High’s students shared Junior Zach Brown is being on their ‘fit, Sweethearts night Sophomore Sterling Owens and senior Ellie Shipp danced the night their plans for the night. creative with his look as well. will be one that everyone will away at Sweethearts. Paige Evans Finding a date is an important “I’m wearing a black suit with remember. Pet of the Month Gordan is a very laid back and relaxed gecko who lives a life of comfort. As all geckos are, Gordan is nocturnal meaning she sleeps during the day and is awake at night. Most peoples “go-to” animals are dogs or cats, not geckos. However, Riccardelli has always wanted an exotic pet. “At first I wanted a turtle,” Riccardelli said. “But turtles require a lot of care and attention, so I went with a gecko.” Gordan lives in a terrarium filled with high desert stone, Gordan is one handsome gecko. rocks and large logs. The habitat Hunter Riccardelli resembles the natural habitat of geckos in North India. Isaac Rasmussen “During the day, Gordan just reporter chills and takes long naps,” his month’s Pet of the Riccardelli said. “I still am able Month is a gecko who is to take him out and play around Tcontent with life. with him though.” Name: Gordan Gordan also loves to hunt Age: Five years his prey in his habitat. About Breed: Leopard Gecko four times a week, mealworms, Gender: Female crickets and roaches are released Owner: Senior Hunter in is terrarium for him to hunt Riccardelli and eat. Favorite Activity: Sleeping Geckos open a world to a new Senior and chess club captain Caleb Tolman started the Eagle High Chess Club this year. The club Food: Fed mealworms and environment and way of life. had record attendance at a recent meeting (pictured above). They play Tuesdays and Thursdays after crickets four times a week They are easy to take care of but school in the library. Teacher Todd Fogdall is the advisor. For more information, contact Tolman or Interesting Facts: are very enjoyable. Fogdall. Misc. 13 Misc. February Horoscopes

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19) Taurus (Apr 20-May 20) Gemini (May 21-June 20) A dense fog of people, places, and dates will be Whether or not construction is in your blood is Results should be coming in today—whatever something you’ll need to clear up today—so think completely irrelevant—today is a day when you outcome you’ve been waiting for will arrive by about the details. This task will also require you to need to start building something new. This new early afternoon. So, keep checking your mailbox, take advantage of your excellent communication formation could be a relationship, it could be a email inbox and voice mail as the day continues. skills; diplomacy isn’t something that intimidates personal fitness regimen, it could even be a career Big news is coming—and it’s probably going to be you, so you will get the job done with a smile. As objective. Lay the foundations by planning out the type of news you were hoping for. Time is on you play middleman, you should also encourage where you want to be and when you want to be your side today, so go ahead and commit yourself folks to get together on their own. Connecting there. If you follow the path of least resistance, a little more broadly. Keeping busy will also keep opposite personalities could be considered your there is no way you can go wrong. Don’t challenge you distracted while you wait for that important specialty. yourself too much. message.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) The forces around you are driving you toward Today, more than ever, your associations with the Do you feel like your imagination could use a jolt productive means right now—so try not to fight people around you are going to dictate the level of of rejuvenation? If so, seek out things that will the direction in which your life is taking you. You happiness in your life. Right now, you need to make intrigue you and appeal to your sense of curiosity. might not be happy about where you are in life more substantial connections with the people you If you poke around in the right places, you will right now, but you are on the right track. The good interact with every day. Smile more and share more find a few satisfying curve balls being thrown and the bad parts of life represent balance that you about who you are. Answer questions honestly. In your way. Don’t be too surprised if something you will always need, so working for perfection is a a professional setting, there is nothing wrong with thought was settled long ago suddenly appears to waste of your time. Accept things the way they telling a personal story. Become a bigger part of be getting stirred up again. Use this unexpected are—not because you don’t deserve better, but your community—you deserve to join in on the fun turn of events—it is an excellent way to get your because acceptance leads to peace. and camaraderie. creative juices flowing again.

Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22) Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) A recent change in your life has been causing a few Listen to your gut when it comes to any business or You will get greater satisfaction from this day if waves in your routine—if you want more peace financial dealings today. Any contracts put in front you turn away from your current distractions, so and less drama, you need to pay more attention to of you will have some mighty small type—and feel free to forget about your messy house, forget your health and emotional well-being. Investigate you need to read every word. Any problems that about the bills you must pay and forget about that new, slower-paced types of physical exercise that pop up will be easy to identify—and easy to solve. annoying noisy neighbor. Instead, if you put a little will allow you some introspection. Ask friends for You are in charge here, so don’t let anyone rush effort into seeing the bright side of life, you will ideas on how to create a calmer atmosphere. Home you. Your insight is the most valuable possession create a cloud of positive energy that could stick decorations or even renovations may help, so you will ever have, so cherish it and exercise it like with you for weeks or even months. Sometimes all make a few creative changes in your surroundings. you would exercise any other muscle. it takes to get yourself in a good mood

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) A funny thing happens when the chaos of your Right now, it might be hard to get a clear view Try something that takes guts today. That could life fades away: You suddenly notice things you of your life—so don’t obsess about getting a big- include taking yourself out for a nice solo dinner, never noticed before. Things are throttling down picture perspective on every little thing. You’re getting up in front of a crowd or biting the bullet today, so you might have a difficult time staying in the thick of the action, doing your thing and and asking out that cutie you’ve had your eye focused—your eye will be distracted by items or feeling more capable than ever. Just keep your on for a while. Putting yourself out there or in a people that everyone else has already become used head down and keep going. To stop and pull back situation that doesn’t strike you as ideal is one of to. It’s important to take this day at face value— now might be tempting, but it will interrupt your the fastest ways to grow. You are standing on the don’t go digging too deep for greater significance. flow and won’t gain you an edge. Now isn’t the edge of an amazing opportunity, and you need Sometimes things just are what they seem to be. time to analyze things. to dive into the deep end without a moment’s hesitation.