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Jadyn Junior news a&e sports midterm stargirl D1 results play commits page:3 page:5 page:8 2 News Flu vaccinations News Briefs Art Club also have and Instagram account Art Club printed their own @dasgermanclub. personalized t-shirts. They are Key Club are very important also submitting entries to the The Key Club has many great flu vaccines are meant to ward ArtSource High School Art service activities planned for off the strand of influenza that is Show and Boise Art Muesuem November. They are planning on predicted to be most prominent. “Higher Ground” Student Show. holding a canned food drive and Basically, the flu shot that is Astronomy Club a turkey drive near thanksgiving. acquired this year might not be The Astronomy Club is Ski Team the vaccination for the maximal currently planning a zoo trip, so Ski Team will be taking a flu virus that occurs. There is be sure to stay tuned. trip on Dec. 15, 16 and 17. If a chance that the shot received Climbing Club interested, get information by wards off the virus that attacks Climbing Club will be hiking the end of the month. an individual. through the Upper Leslie Gulch Spanish Club Due to this fact, certain in the Owyhee Mountains, and The Spanish Club will have Flu shots save lives daily. azcapitaltimes.com individuals think that vaccines they will later be skiing through its Christmas Party on Tuesday, Though it is stressed that people don’t work. Therefore, the Tamarack State Park. Dec. 18 during lunch in Senora Brandon Madden should get vaccinated, there is a immunizations are not given Debate Pinder’s room, S213. They copyeditor chance that the vaccines might enough credit. The Eagle Speech and Debate will be having food from Casa

lu immunizations are not work, like in previous years. According to cdc.gov, a study team took first place in both Mexico and watching Nacho important when it comes This year’s flu vaccinations are taken in 2014 showed that the Centennial Tournament and Libre. There are over 40 to maintaining health. No predicted to successfully ward seasonal flu vaccines lower Rocky Mountain Tournament. members in the club this year but F off the yearly influenza viruses, hospitalization by at least 74% They are also working with a hopefully more will attend. matter what season it is, there is some type of virus that is active. though. in young children. This shows new head coach, Brittany Burns. Sports Med. As the 2018-2019 flu season is Influenza has many that flu vaccines lower chances FCA Eagle High HOSA volunteered in session, it is important to get classifications. During fall of hospitalization almost three- FCA is for Christian athletes to serve the community at the immunized as soon as possible. and winter, the flu is a virus, fourths the regular percentage. to come together and worship Eagle Hills Elementary annual According to fortune.com, but during other seasons it’s In all, flu shots are vital when at lunch. We meet every Hoedown at the end of October. last year’s flu killed over considered to be a disease. it comes to remaining in good Wednesday at lunch and Student Council 80,000 people which is the Although flu shots don’t health. Tens of thousands of welcome all to join them. The Student Council is currently highest number of deaths due always work for everybody and people have died because they German Club finalizing plans for Winter Spirit to influenza in the past 40 may end up getting a person thought that getting a flu shot German Club is planning days and the Winter Assembly. years. This data stresses the sick, it is still smart to get them was unimportant and useless. to explore traditional German They are also beginning to sell importance of people getting for different reasons. This year don’t make that cuisine at the Schnitzel Garden Senior T-shirts as a fund raiser vaccinated. According to cdc.gov, seasonal mistake. near the end of November. They for the senior picnic. Saudi journalist killed in apparent murder any knowledge of Khashoggi’s Patrick Deichmann disappearance. photographer Then, on Oct. 20, the Saudi ensions between Saudi Arabian government issued a Arabia and Turkey are press release after preliminary high after the death findings in an investigation by T the Saudi prosecutions office. of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi. On The press release, according to Oct. 2, Khashoggi entered the CNN.com, said that Khashoggi Saudi consulate located in had gotten into a brawl after Istanbul. According to CNN. discussions with persons in the com, Khashoggi was strangled consulate. It was this brawl that immediately after entering the led to his death. consulate, and then his body Finally, on Oct. 31, Istanbul was dismembered. Khashoggi chief prosecutor Irfan Fidan, confirmed in a statement that entered the consulate in order to The journalist Jamal Kashoggi was allegedly strangled by the Saudi consulate on October 3, theenglishpen.org obtain paperwork which would Khashoggi had been murdered allow him to marry his fiancé reports began to emerge that officials “to uncover the Salman, wrote a letter the same after entering the consulate and Hatice Cengiz. Khashoggi was missing, but circumstances” of Khashoggi’s day and said that the reports the event was premeditated. Cengiz ultimately waited for Saudi officials told media outlets disappearance. of Khashoggi’s death were The investigation is still 10 hours outside the consulate that Khashoggi had exited the On Oct. 8, more reports “completely false and bias”. ongoing, and both Turkey and returned the following consulate shortly after obtaining began to emerge, but this time President Donald Trump spoke and Saudi Arabian officials morning to find that Khashoggi the paperwork. The consulate they claimed that Khashoggi to King Salman on Oct. 15 who, are trying their best to obtain had still not left the consulate. then publicly announced that was murdered. Prince Khaled according to BBC.com, said that all information pertaining to Shortly after, on Oct. 3, it was working with Turkish al Salman, the brother of King the King vehemently denied Khashoggis death. 3 News The results of the 2018 midterm election are all finally recorded will serve in Congress. That is of interest. When the first results race with Paulette Jordan verses one in five women serving in came back, the gap between the Brad Little and Propositions Congress. In the House, 101 two candidates was too close, One and Two. women will serve and in the but Kemp declared victory. Two For the governor’s seat, Senate, 12 women will serve. separate rulings from federal despite her popularity and the Nine women will also serve as judges prohibited Kemp for notable first she would have governors. In addition, the first certifying victory for different made in Idaho, Jordan lost the African American women were reasons. election to Little. The vote was elected into Congress from This race also included voting not extremely close, Jordan Connecticut and Massachusetts. rights in America. Abrams and lost by about 130,000 votes. The first Native American her supporters demanded that Proposition One, which wanted women, the first Muslim women every vote be counted. They to legalize betting on horse and the first lesbian-mother will pushed the opinion that with the racing in Idaho, was not passed be sworn in as congresswomen. strict voting laws in Georgia, and did not hold anywhere close Paulette Jordan speaks to her supporters at a rally. Emily Elfring An openly gay man was also the rejection of mainly minority, to the majority. Proposition results. elected as a governor, for the African American ballots Two, which wanted to expand Mia Ayala-Marshall The first was the most first time in history. mounted to unconstitutional Medicaid in Idaho, passed with reporter important to Congress. These According to NPR.org, “A voter suppression. flying colors. Some say this was he 2018 Midterm were the elections that affect “rainbow wave” of LGBTQ It took over a week for the one of the most important issues Elections severed as the what some say are the most candidates also sought office. results to come back from this in Idaho, next to the governor’s Tbiggest voter turnout in important issues; lawmaking And after the ballots were cast, race. Kemp did end up winning race. American history, reaching 113 and the American people. Who all those groups notched notable the Georgia election after The 2018 Midterm Elections million people, according to would come back holding seats firsts.” Abrams said that she could not made history in many notable CBSNews.com. in the House of Representatives In Georgia, Stacey Abrams see another viable remedy in areas of government this According to NPR.org, “All and the Senate? made history in the governor’s the law to win the election but November. Seeing people on signs pointed toward massive The Senate, which only race this election. In her state, she would continue to fight against both sides of the aisle come voter participation, and on had 35 out of 100 seats up for was the first African American voter suppression in Georgia out to vote in record breaking Tuesday, the American public re-election, was won by the woman to win the Democratic and announced plans to file a numbers for what they believe delivered. Some regions saw Republicans. The House on the primary. The other primary federal lawsuit for the gross in is a perfect example of the particularly robust turnout, other hand, which had all its candidate from the Republican mismanagement of the election thriving democracy in America. driven by competitive state and seats up for re-election, was won party was Brian Kemp. Kemp in a speech to supporters in The divide in the country only district races.” by the Democrats. was a nominee for this race, and Atlanta on Nov. 17. goes to show freedoms the These are some of the most In Congress, history was made he also oversaw the counting of Then, there are the results of the people in America have and the pressing issues that developed over and over. For the first time votes in Georgia, which many controversial local elections in rights they hold in voting for throughout the races, and the in American history, 122 women argued was an obvious conflict Idaho including: the governor’s whom and what they believe in. Eagle High Debate wins Novice Tournament plan is DACA, or the Differed Marshall, Mortenson, freshman and you gain knowledge on Act for Childhood Arrivals. The Declan Brown and sophomore the different political topics other schools try disproving and Elaina Niederer went 3-1 and that most high schoolers aren’t persuading the judges that their broke into semi-finals and then informed on,” Brown said. DACA plan doesn’t solve the went on to win their semi-final While some gain friends, some resolution. round. They blocked out finals, gain knowledge. There are four preliminary meaning that both pairs from “I gained argumentative and rounds where debaters are either Eagle won. So they didn’t justification skills and how to Freshman Declan Brown, sophomores Mia Ayala-Marshall and Elaina affirmative or negative and they compete against each other. Both efficiently do research. Debate Niederer, are all novice debaters. Blake Ramsey run for an hour and a half each. pairs of partners won policy is not as daunting as it looks, pressure and create critical Debaters are put into partners debate for Centennial. At their as you understand concepts it

Oceana Christensen thinkers. where they converse back and third tournament, on Nov. 2 and becomes more fun and it is easier copyeditor In debate, there is a resolution forth and then the judges vote. 3, Brown and Niederer broke to to participate,” Mortenson said. ebate gives students an which is a topic everyone is They vote based on argument semi-finals but lost their rounds. Skills gained from debate will opportunity to practice discussing. The resolution for strength and evidence provided. Debate isn’t just about assist them in everyday living, Dpublic speaking and this year is, “The United States At the first tournament at memorizing speeches and such as good communication thinking on their feet. It is Federal Government should Borah High School, sophomore prepping for a tournament, skills which makes it easier to becoming increasingly popular substantially reduce restrictions Mia Ayala-Marshall and junior though. make friends. Debate allows because the coaches train on immigration to the United Natalie Mortenson won 4-0. “With debate, I have made new people to learn composure and good public speakers, allow States.” The students run a plan The second tournament, at friends and gained a new friend become comfortable with public the practicing of grace under against other schools. Their Centennial High School, Ayala- group. It’s a cool experience speaking.

4 News Trump announces new branch of the military force. “It creates an additional bureaucratic tale here at the Pentagon,” he said to President Trump. Mattis does not want an additional stand-alone space force added to the military. In the event of space warfare, the United States will need someone or something in place to protect our satellites, radios, etc. Many people say the US doesn’t need any branch of military to specialize in only space. Others, who consider themselves realists, say they need some sort of protection at high ground. Space being the highest ground possible. “They will become separate but equal forces,” said President Trump at a press conference at the White House. Though it is still in the works and will be for an extended period of time, Trump explained that the Space Force will be as equally important as the Air Force is to The US military plans to take its ingenuity to the skies. pixbay.com America right now. Cam Churchill moment. Some may ask, if this idea in a press conference be a sixth. This sixth branch of In President Trumps eyes, the copyeditor there is a big enough threat in on March 13. the military will be called the space force will be a top branch space to make a whole branch President Trump has United States Space Force. of the military in the near future. space force may seem of military. President Donald J. established that there will no The Secretary of Defense, Not caring what the people say, unnecessary for the Trump believes there will be in longer be five branches of the James Mattis, has actively Trump has his goals set, and is AUnited States at the the near future, and he proposed military, but that there soon will resisted the additional space striving to reach them. The ocean is being affected by a silent killer Chase Bettencourt microplastics because of their reporter small size. “I believe that for this to stop ea life around the happening, stores need to stop world is being affected selling straws and the word Sby an unlikely killer: about what’s happening needs straws. Plastic straws are very to get out there because a lot of harmful to the ocean and its people like me probably have inhabitants. According to www. no idea this is happening,” strawlessocean.org, Americans Gonzalez said. use over 500 million straws Many people, especially on the a day and most of them end coasts, are taking steps towards up in the ocean killing marine a strawless ocean. For example, life. If straws and other plastic Jerry Brown, the governor of use continue at this rate, by the California, passed a law that will year 2050 there will be more make it illegal for restaurants to plastic in the ocean than fish. automatically provide a plastic Many people are unaware that straw for their customers unless something they often use is the customer asks for one. having such a harmful effect on Plastic straws are becoming very harmful to the environment. Avery Weible When at a restaurant, try to our environment. because of the little plastic items, oceanconservancy.org, once the because they’re too lightweight refrain from using a straw. If “I always use a straw when I his mind quickly changed. straws make it into the ocean, to make it through the recycling everyone did this simple thing go into restaurants,” said junior “No, I did not know that this an estimated 71% of sea birds sorter. Once the straws make it it would help save sea life and Cristian Gonzalez, unaware of simple item was so harmful to and 30% of sea turtles are found into the ocean they break down the oceans. Get used to saying what straws are doing to the sea life. I will never use a plastic with plastic in their stomachs. into smaller pieces which makes no straw after ordering a drink environment. After Gonzalez straw again,” Gonzalez said. Even if a straw was recycled it it easier for sea life to ingest. and be prepared to let the server learned of what was happening According to wwww. will often end up in the ocean These pieces are known as know why. 5 A&E Eagle High junior Lexi Holding Nov. is the future of photography Playlist

different perspective. photographers that can inspire Brenna Krone copyeditor Junior Lexi Holding has been others. expressing herself through “Cole Sprouse is inspiring ovember is a perfect photos for the last three years. because he takes such real time for colorful leaves, There are many different styles photos that have a story behind Ncrisp weather and through which photographs every single picture taken,” snazzy tunes. can express themselves such as Holding said. “Bleed Magic” by I DONT nature, portraits and abstract. There are also many different KNOW HOW BUT THEY “The seasons inspire my cameras that photographers can FOUND ME photos. I love the different use for taking inspiring photos. “White Lies” by Max Frost colors, they speak to my soul,” Having a very nice camera isn’t “Lake Effect Kid” by Fall Out Holding said. necessary but it is useful. Boy Holding likes to use a lot of “I use Nikon, because it “Cut to the Feeling” by Carly contrast when editing her photos captures high quality photos,” Rae Jepsen to make them look interesting Holding said. “Critical Mistakes” by 888 and to really draw people in. Holding is hoping to continue “Leading Man” by Will Jay She uses the different colors, her practice in the photography “Guillotine” by Jon Bellion Junior Lexi Holding is excited for photography. Ellie Allen so they can blend together and field by trying new styles and (feat. Travis Mendes) meaningful moments and gives become appealing to the eye. editing her photos to impress “Money Problems” by Max

Ellie Allen the photo a voice. The use of Editing pictures can add a lot of all viewers. Overall, Holding Frost photographer photography can help spread emphasis on the subject of the is a very talented photographer “The Hype” by twenty one hotography is one way awareness of worldwide issues, photo and will enhance the story that draws people in and makes pilots that people express who share inspiring events, and behind the photo. people want to take a second “What I need” by Hayley Pthey are inside. It captures shows others a story from a There are many different look at the pictures she captures. Kiyoko (feat. Kehlani) The student production of “Stargirl” offers a great story for everyone who watches it on several fun plays, and this one Paige Wirta hits home to many of the actors copyeditor-in-chief and students of Eagle High. Cast & Crew: he Eagle High Drama Stargirl; senior Julie Dransfield Department hosted Leo Borlock; sophomore Caleb TStargirl as their play for Shaw the fall semester. Stargirl is a Kevin; freshman Karter Spoklie novel originally written by Jerry Hillary; senior Emma Larson Spinelli and focuses on non- Wayne; senior Ethan Simpson conformity, which is considered Professor; junior Rachel a very powerful story by Newcomb audiences worldwide. Technical Director; Mrs. “I’m really happy that Stargirl Myrissa Jeppson was chosen to be our play,” Stage Manager; senior Ashley said senior Ethan Simpson who Proudfit played Wayne in the school run Assistant Stage Manager; play. Simpson thought that the Sophmore Caleb Shaw and senior Julie Dransfield perform together on opening night of “Stargirl”. Paige Wirta sophomore Ari Hall story was a very important one by senior Julie Dransfield. the hardships of a high school Stargirl was really important Prop Master; senior Conrad to be shared at this school where Stargirl starts high school after student without much experience to me.” Weak read the novel in Harrison cliques can run wild. being homeschooled for several to apply to it. Throughout the middle school and enjoyed the Lighting Designer; junior “It’s a phenomenal story,” years, and she’s immediately story, she works to conform to school adaptation. Carson Swan Simpson said. “It’s funny and considered to be the school’s her peer’s ideals and be just like The play was a hit, and students Sound Designer; junior Michelle heartbreaking and really fun oddity. She wears costumes from them, but eventually she decides enjoyed going to see it. Rockefeller to act in, especially with the the 1950’s to school, enticing that being different can be a “I really liked the play,” said Spotlight; freshman Morgan amazing cast we had.” a school wide group message wonderful thing. senior Nicholas Stanger. “It’s a Kaylor The novel and the play follows mocking the new student. “It’s such a great story, one I story that needs to be told and I Costume Designers; junior Stargirl whose real name is Without giving too much away, can relate to,” said sophomore loved their performance.” Aubrey Mallard, junior Morgan Susan Caraway and is played Stargirl goes through all of Kaitlyn Weak. “Watching The drama department has put Hoffman 6 Opinion Newspaper Staff Donald Trump’s new proposal Advisor: endangers one million people Katherine Lester

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Design Team: Bradie Garven Kinsey Hurren Sterling Owens Aleah Reynolds Bridgette Ward Tyson Woods Rainbows are a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community. Avery Woods Photographers: Paige Wirta assigned sex at birth permanent among transgender people intersex people across America, Patrick Deichmann copyeditor-in-chief and unchangeable. and suicide attempts are very according to isna.org, who have Ellie Allen The administration is basing common. If this policy goes into chosen to identify differently Kalli Ehle n Oct. 21, The New York their proposal “on a biological effect, 1.4 million people will than the sex their doctor may Times obtained a memo basis that is clear, grounded have to suffer with their gender have assigned them. People Joseph Evans from the Department in science, objective and dysphoria for a very long time, born with XXX, YYY or a Jadyn Junior O of Health and Human Services, administrable,” according to The leading to many possible issues different chromosome anomaly Blake Ramsey containing information that New York Times. But scientists including attempts to take their are often forced through Summer Simpson the Trump Administration will nationwide are on the side of the own lives. multiple dangerous surgeries as work towards redefining gender transgender population, arguing 1,642 scientists who have an infant that puts them into the Reporters: as a strict condition determined fully that the transgender studied either biology, genetics gender binary, but those who by genitalia and making it condition is completely backed or even another form of science have fought to be heard about Issac Rasmussen unchangeable. The news has by science. have signed a letter on not-binary. their differences from society Mia Ayala-Marshall rocked the nation, sending “Gender dysphoria involves org which said “this proposal will be completely erased by the Chase Bettencourt millions of people into a panic. a conflict between a person’s is fundamentally inconsistent Trump administration. Andrew McGarvin A policy like this could ruin physical or assigned gender not only with science, but also In the Netherlands, the first Elaina Niederer multiple lives, forcing people to and the gender with which with ethical practices, human gender-neutral passport has been Nathan Rois live as someone they aren’t. [they] identify,” said M.D. rights and basic dignity.” Not- issued to an intersex person, According to The New York Jack Drescher on psychiatry. binary.org cites references to the Leonne Zeegers, who chooses org. Gender dysphoria is science of being transgender and to live with their differences Social Media Team: Times, “A series of decisions by the Obama Administration what doctors believe causes lists all 1,642 signatories on the rather than force themself into a Skyler Reid loosened the legal concept or signifies transgenderism. A front page. The original authors gender that they aren’t. Meg Stockwell of gender.” This was seen in diagnosis of gender dysphoria is are 22 biologists, nine of which President Trump has not made Juju Trudel education and health care, a mental illness, and not one to have won Nobel Laureates for any comment on the memo thus recognizing that gender identity be taken lightly or easy. their contributions to science. far, and Roger Severino, the The Stampede reserves the could differ from biological sex. According to webmd.com, According to this letter, which director of the Office for Civil right to edit or refuse any The policies created controversy “People with gender dysphoria more and more scientists are Rights declined to answer any material deemed libelous or over bathrooms and what to have higher rates of mental health signing everyday, there is not questions from The New York in poor taste of the communi- do for transgender students conditions. Some estimates say a genetic test to determine Times. ty. Opinions expressed in the at different schools, but the that 71% of people with gender gender. Gender is a complex This memo has caused Stampede do not necessarily transgender people of America dysphoria will have some and hard subject which does widespread panic, and people refl ect the opinion of the ad- were able to change their other mental health diagnosis not completely correlate with are demanding answers. If ministrators of Eagle High identities to what they knew was in their lifetime.” The website genitalia. this proposal goes into effect, School or the advisor of The right. Trump is now working to said that anxiety disorders and This proposal also invalidates it could ruin more than one Stampede. undo these changes and make schizophrenia are highly present and endangers about 500,000 million lives. 7 Opinion Fake news is causing real danger journalism where facts are made still believe Wakefield’s study and Sports committee who up or exaggerated in order to over the hundreds of doctors recently investigated the power entice people to read, listen, who agree that the MMR of fake news, told BBC. click or share. vaccine is harmless. In order to avoid being According to Statista.com, “Fighting vaccine hesitancy influenced by fake news, it is 55% of Americans reported that in this age of fake news and recommended that news be they frequently read articles that social media isn’t as easy as retrieved from multiple sources. they later found out to be false, laying out facts and assuming The University of West and 64% reported that fake news people will listen to us because Florida suggests using the caused them a great deal of we are doctors,” said doctor CRAAP rule when reading confusion. Claire McCarthy in her article news articles online. CRAAP Fake news can influence for American Academy of stands for currency (When was people’s perception of current Pediatrics. the information published?), events and the people or In addition to being a public relevance (Is this important?), Fake news flooding the media is effecting how the current generation sees organizations involved in them. health threat, fake news poses a authority (Is the source the world around them. Patrick Deichmann Even worse, fake news can end threat to the United State’s form credible?), accuracy (Who are thanks in large part to the news up putting lives in danger. of government. the sources?) and purpose (Why Summer Simpson that is put on the internet. But this In Feb. 1998, Andrew “Fake news is a threat to was it written?). photographer accessibility comes with a major Wakefield published a paper that democracy and undermines In order to combat fake oday people have access downside; mass consumed fake falsely claimed that the MMR confidence in the media in news, everyone must take to more information than news. vaccine, a vaccine for measles, general,” Damian Collins, the responsibility and check if what Tany other time in history, Fake news is a type of yellow caused autism. Today, people chairman of the Culture, Media they’re about to share is true. Should tofu be the Thanksgiving “turkey” for a healthier future? Mia Ayala-Marshall meat. It contains less saturated reporter fat, no cholesterol and low levels of glycemic index, or carbs, ast month was the widely according to Peta.org. This celebrated holiday in stands out dramatically against LAmerica: Thanksgiving. the popular option of meat. Tofurkey, made from the same Tofu is also environmentally thing as tofu, is becoming more friendly. In other words, unlike popular and was a hot topic meat, so much less is added to surrounding Thanksgiving the mounting pollution in the dinner. atmosphere of the world we live Turkey is traditionally on in. the Thanksgiving table. It is “Tofu is so much better than cooked perfectly with stuffing meat in general, but turkey and cranberry sauce on the additionally,” said senior Malika side. But every Thanksgiving, Ayala-Marshall. “Tofu doesn’t turkeys are inhumanly treated contribute to global warming and slaughtered. They are kept and the mass slaughter of turkeys in cages in the dark and in every year. Even if it’s just overpopulated slaughterhouses, convincing your family to not where they have little room to eat turkey this holiday season, move and their time to live is you are indirectly telling the reduced to nothing. Due to the meat industry that the demand The Ayala-Marshall family prepared a great Thanksgiving dinner that is completely vegetarian. Mia Ayala-Marshall high demand of turkeys for this for meat is down.” holiday, they are bred for eating, alternative for those who still grains or bread and flavored like to have dead animals on my While this opinion is widely and they die after a miserable want to celebrate this holiday. with a broth and seasoned with plate in general, but especially unpopular in America, the life. They die without ever seeing Choosing to eat something other herbs and spices, according to not on Thanksgiving. Not only benefits of tofu, and Tofurkey, the sun, knowing only pain and than turkey could save millions Tofurkey.com. This is a perfect that, but tofurkey is so much far outweigh the negatives of hatred from humans. This year, of animals that are meant for the alternative to turkey and a great healthier for you and it tastes so turkey and all meat in general. the slaughter of turkeys hovered wild. meal for the holidays. good.” Even if turkey was on the plate around 46 million according Tofurkey is the perfect option. “Forty-six million turkeys are Tofu contains magnesium, for Thanksgiving this year, to Peta.org. That number is It is made from the soybean killed for Thanksgiving dinners, potassium, calcium, iron, taking a step back and realizing ridiculously high. protein, also in tofu, touched so why contribute to that,” said vitamins B and K, antioxidants, the heath and moral benefits of There is a wonderful off with a stuffing made from senior Claire Lasley. “I don’t fiber and more protein than tofu is very important. 8 Sports Eagle High has multiple Division I commits

She has been playing soccer and is still on varsity as the Riggs is playing on the varsity since she was five years old. In season is just getting started. football team here at Eagle and August, she received the dream Last season, when she was a they’re having a strong season. phone call from Brigham Young junior, University of Denver In June, he attended a BYU University when they had came to watch Eagle vs. Boise football camp in Utah. offered her a full ride scholarship and they scouted Boyd. Sure “I performed to the peak of to play for them. enough, last summer on June 21, my ability in the craft of long Smith said that BYU was, “a she had been offered a full ride snapping in the duration of time dream to go to since she was scholarship to play basketball I was there.” Riggs was asked little.” This season on varsity, for them. Boyd declined other on the spot while he was there she scored eighteen goals and basketball offers from Eastern if he’d like to play after his LDS she was placed first team all- Washington, University of mission. He told them yes right state for the entire district, which Portland, University of Idaho then and there and will playing Senior Olivia Smith will play BYU soccer next year. Julie Freeman was a huge deal. Everyone is and a few more. with his brother Austin who also Joseph Evans the opportunity to attend a large excited for her and can’t wait to Boyd said that the University plays for BYU, living up to the photographer University or College to play a see her succeed playing soccer of Denver was, “everything I Riggs Dynasty. sport. Three sports scholarships for BYU. was looking for and Colorado’s These three are just some t Eagle High, there are a have recently been given to Meghan Boyd is a sneaker pretty cool.” Boyd loves of the Division One college handful of Division One seniors here at Eagle. head and stud when it comes basketball, and her shoes, commitments that have been Acommits for a variety of Olivia Smith is a soccer fanatic to running the point in girls’ especially her Paul George’s. made this year. More are in the sports. Every year, many senior and plays attacking mid for basketball. She has been playing Dalton Riggs is a football player works for the students at Eagle students from Eagle are given the girls’ varsity soccer team. on varsity since freshman year at heart and loves the game. High in sports and academics. Ashley LaJocies Snow sports are coming finds success soon to Eagle High Isaac Rasmussen reporter t Eagle High, students pride themselves Ain competing and succeeding at the highest level of competition in their sports and events. One who does this extremely well in cross country is junior Ashley LaJocies. A standard cross country race consists of a 5k over different Tamarack is a very popular resort where students ski and snowboard. Avery Woods terrain. A 5k is equivalent to 3.1 and The Boardroom are starting day activities pass. Junior Ashley LaJocies won first miles and is extremely intense. Chase Bettencourt to get a bunch of new gear and There are many sports to place in XC Districts. Ellie Allen reporter Throughout the season Lajocies are having some killer deals for participate in during the snow trained six times a week Her pace and catching the girls in inter is slowly the upcoming season. Websites season. Most sports involve coaches, Greg and Gabe Harm, front of me.” starting to set in, and such as TheHouse.com and some type of mountain such pushed her to become the best At the state cross country that means the season evo.com are also having winter as skiing, snowboarding and that she could be. meet, LaJocies took second W of snow sports is coming. With season deals along with many sledding. Other sports that can This past season LaJocies took place overall. She is proud of the dropping temperatures and other sites. be participated in during the first place in the districts cross her accomplishments but still shorter days many people are Ski shops aren’t the only places winter season are ice skating, country meet with a time of hungers for more. getting ready for the snow sports offering deals for this upcoming snowmobiling, curling, snow 17:41. She was extremely proud “There is only one girl who they participate in by buying season. Local ski resorts such as shoeing and many more. of her achievement and hoped to has ever beat me in my races new gear or training. Bogus Basin are offering deals “My favorite thing to do in continue to improve each day. and I know I can pass her up,” Senior Wyatt Macdonald, a and benefits if a season pass is the winter has to be curling. My Even though she is confident LaJocies said. “I just have to local skier, is very excited for bought. Bogus will be having family and I usually set up a in her abilities she still feels work harder and become more this season. a one week President’s Day curling rink in our backyard and pressure. dedicated to my goals.” “I copped a whole new set up sale on Feb.19-25 for season compete with each other,” said “Cross country is a lot of fun, LaJocies had high hopes for for this season, blew like all my passes. Some benefits that senior Delaney Levandoske. but I am always a little nervous next season as she wants to win money on it but it was definitely will be available if the pass is A lot of people seem to before each race,” LaJocies said. state both individually and as a worth it,” Macdonald said. purchased during this sale are dislike the winter season, but “It helps when the race finally team. Only time will tell how far Skis shops around the area two half off buddy passes and there are many things to do and starts, and I can focus on my LaJocies will go. such as Greenwood’s Ski Haus one free summer chairlift and experience if up to it. 9 Misc. Is Thanksgiving over or underrated?

Nathan Rois rather have just that Thursday needs more love.” reporter and Friday off and then have the However, there are still some extra week off in Christmas break students who believe just the ight around this time or spread out or something.” opposite. of year, people start to Some students support having “Thanksgiving is super Rbicker with each other a shorter break for Thanksgiving underrated. Its in the middle about the topic of Thanksgiving. and then spreading out the of Halloween and Christmas Some say Thanksgiving is a other three days students get and Thanksgiving just doesn’t holiday and that it should be off to make a couple three-day get enough love,” said senior celebrated as it is an important weekends. Blake Crosgrove. “Christmas part in Americas history. “I think Thanksgiving is is so overrated, like what even Others say that the holiday is massively overrated as a is Christmas, man? We need giving more recognition than it holiday,” said senior Jared Peck. more support for Thanksgiving deserves. “Don’t get me wrong, I love and less of Christmas and “I think that Thanksgiving the food and hanging out with Halloween.” is overrated, or at least it is in my mom and dad, but its just Some may never find common our school district. We have a normal day with really good ground over the extremely a full week off school just for food. I think we need to move controversial holiday, and it will Thanksgiving,” said senior some of the Thanksgiving hype most likely be debated until the The turkey is a classic Thanksgiving symbol.Patrick Deichmann Joseph Nigro. “I would much over to Easter because Easter end of time. Try these sweet and savory holiday recipes ¾ teaspoon salt until well combined. Stir in, a Adjust the seasoning. If you and internal heat of 165 degrees Meg Stockwell ½ teaspoon of black pepper little at a time, until the stuffing desire firm dressing and are social media team Fahrenheit ¼ teaspoon grated or ground is lightly moist but not packed baking in a dish not the turkey, Praline Pumpkin Pie veryone loves a little nutmeg together then stir in: 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans sweet and savory for a 1/8 teaspoon of cloves 1/3 to 1 cup chicken stock or 2 large eggs well beaten 1/3 cup plus ½ cup brown sugar Eholiday meal. There are Add the bread cubes and toss broth, or as much as needed Stuffing is done when it reaches 2 tablespoons butter, softened many classic recipes families One 9-inch unbaked pie shell have been making year after year 3 whole eggs that everyone looks forward to. 2 eggs, separated Nothing screams the holidays 1 cup canned pumpkin more than bread stuffing with 1 ½ cups heavy cream turkey and some sweet praline ¼ cup dark rum pumpkin pie. ½ teaspoon salt Bread Stuffing ½ teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pound (10 cups lightly packed) ¼ teaspoon ground cloves sliced firm white sandwich ¼ teaspoon ground ginger bread, French or Italian bread ¼ teaspoon ground mace Cut bread into small cubes and (optional) toast on a large baking sheet, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar stirring several times, until Preheat oven to 400 degrees. golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes Blend pecans with 1/3 cup ¼ to ½ cup (½ to 1 stick) brown sugar and softened unsalted butter butter. Press gently with the Heat in a skillet over medium- back of a spoon into bottom of high heat until the foam subsides pie shell. Blend all remaining 2 cups chopped onions ingredients except egg whites 1 cup finely chopped celery and granulated sugar. Pour into Add to skillet and cook, spice shell. Bake for about 50 stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Makes a meringue by minutes beating egg whites until stiff, Remove from heat and stir in: adding the granulated sugar ¼ to ½ cup minced parsley while beating. After pie has 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage baked, remove from oven and or 1 teaspoon dried sage cover with meringue. Return to 1 tablespoon minced fresh 425 degrees oven just to brown thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme Thanksgiving is the best time to try out yummy, new dishes.Patrick Deichmann meringue. 10 Misc. Side dishes steal the show this Thanksgiving Jadyn Junior Hayhurst. “They are the best, talked about enough. This warm take the spotlight at November pillows of dough help accentuate photographer yaheardmeh?” dish is the perfect combination feasts, probably because they the flavors of everything else in Mashed potatoes, although of comforting, fresh, creamy are an easy, yet delicious, treat a Thanksgiving meal. hen one thinks of great, are not the only side dish and affordable. that one can throw in the oven “Rolls are the best, especially Thanksgiving, the that people love. Side desserts of Thanksgiving and not stress about. the buttery ones right out of the Wfirst things that Green bean casserole is include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, Rolls are a compliment that oven,” said sophomore Lilly come to mind are a turkey, the another side dish that is not apple pie and many more. Pies everyone can enjoy. These Owens. pilgrims and football. Rarely do Lastly, there is possibly the side dishes at Thanksgiving the most controversial pop in one’s head, yet these Thanksgiving side of all time, tasty complements make cranberry sauce. People either Thanksgiving a real treat. love it or hate it. Some eat it 83% of students that from the can and others make participated in a poll of 97 it homemade. Either way, the voted that mashed potatoes are opinions on cranberry sauce are their favorite side dish. Mashed strong. potatoes come in all forms: “Cranberry sauce is so slept creamy, chunky, full of garlic on. It’s my favorite part of or cheese…the list goes on and Thanksgiving,” said junior Alex on. These cloud-like starches fill Spencer. people’s stomachs with joy. Even though these sides are not “I’m a true Idahoan and I feel as popular as the main dishes, obligated to eat potatoes every they have a significant value on November,” said junior Tanner Senior Payton Lim hands sophomore Alex Spencer a Thanksgiving dish.Jadyn Junior the Thanksgiving table. There are so many things Black Friday was to do when it’s cold out a major success have amazing coffee.” am glad I got it on sale.”

There are many great cafés in Betsey King While some people live for this copyeditor the area including Eagle River crazy day of shopping, others Café located near Albertsons in he Thanksgiving season dread it and would like to be Eagle. is all about eating good spending their days off school People looking for a more Tfood, enjoying time with some other type of way. energetic environment might friends and family and giving “Black Friday sucks,” said want a ticket to a Boise State thanks. Occasionally, it is nice junior Ellie Rude. “I would basketball game. to treat oneself with a few new rather be sleeping in over “I love going to Boise State gifts. Black Friday is the perfect Thanksgiving break rather than basketball games. There is so time to do this. waking up in the middle of the much energy in the arena,” said Black Friday is the fourth night.” senior Connor Cooper. Friday of every November and Others wait for this day for For a cheaper alternative, make is known as the beginning of the the whole year and come back sure to head to some Eagle boys’ country’s Christmas shopping. disappointed. There are so many and girls’ basketball games Every year the stakes get higher people shopping, and waiting as their seasons’ are already and the people get crazier. Year for all these insane deals, that underway. after year, people camp out in the stores often run out of things Shopping, movies and bowling front of stores, wake up in the to sell. Nobody likes coming are a few more fun indoor middle of the night and fight back empty handed. Cuddle up and drink some hot chocolate this fall. Kalli Ehle activities around Boise. The over the best sales. “Last year, I went Black Village At Meridian offers all “This year I am going to Vegas Friday shopping at Target with Kalli Ehle fall to winter. three of these options with great for Thanksgiving and I am my brother,” said junior Kaila photographer As the weather is getting stores, a big movie theatre and hoping to hit that Louis Vuitton Yacuk. “We went really late and colder, settling into a hot cup Big Al’s Bowling. sale,” said junior Kendall Ames. all the shelves were empty, so fter the leaves and of coffee in a cozy coffee shop Many students think that there Ames goes Black Friday we didn’t find anything.” before the snow, it is the perfect way to start the isn’t much to do during this shopping every year and loves Black Friday is a day filled with Acan be hard to find fun colder months. time of year when too cold to finding inexpensive new things. thrill, adventure, and sometimes things to do around the Boise “I like the café Caffeina on be outside. However, by using “My favorite thing I have ever disappointment. It allows area. Students at Eagle High State Street,” said senior Lauren a little creativity they’ll find gotten on Black Friday is a new everyone to prepare themselves have some fun ideas of things Dannenberg. “It is a very out that Boise has a lot to offer Mac Book Air,” said Ames. for the busy, expensive holiday to do during the transition from relaxed environment and they around the valley. “They are really expensive, so I season that is headed their way.