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new trader choir spotlight boys soccer wins joe’s state page: 2 page: 3 page: 10 News 2 Trader Joe’s making its mark closer to Eagle It is one of the most popular Annelise Hinchman places. Adding another location reporter in Meridian, soon after the Boise irst opened on Arroyo location’s opening in 2014, was Parkway in Pasadena, bound to happen. FCalifornia, Trader Joe’s “Trader Joe’s competes head- has been nothing short of unique to-head against Whole Foods in since it was founded by Joe many markets,” said a recent Coulombe in the year 1967. article published by Idaho Since its first store was created, Business Review. about 500 additional stores have However, while Whole been built throughout the nation, Foods is a major competitor and the number is still rising. of Trader Joe’s, they are both Continuing to grow its company less of a competition to full- and expand its locations, a scale supermarkets such as Trader Joe’s building in Idaho Albertson’s. They produce recently had its grand opening pricier goods, whereas on Oct. 17 for its new store. Albertson’s produces more Located on Eagle Road in inexpensive goods, making it Meridian, the new Trader Joe’s more appealing to consumers. Trader Joe’s recently opened a new store in Meridian, Idaho. Ellie Allen is bound to bring in lots of The new Trader Joe’s opening business considering Meridian’s store,” said Don Day of Boise Boise’s Trader Joe’s. Talerico of the Idaho Statesman. is very exciting for everyone in large populations and diverse Dev. “Trader Joes touts on Because of its exclusive the Boise, Idaho area and is sure residents. Although slightly larger than their website as being ‘your selection of a variety of different to stay around for quite a while, “The future Trader Joe’s will the Trader Joe’s location in neighborhood grocery store... items and inexpensive pricing, as long as the diverse population take up a 16,744 square foot Boise, the new store in Meridian full of unconventional and Trader Joe’s attracts a substantial continues to increase here in the portion of the old Rosauers has about the same layout as interesting products,’” said Kate amount of business every day. Treasure Valley. Another one bites the dust: Zen Bento closes search for a new holy grail of quick, healthy options. Berg, who’s favorite dish is a teriyaki chicken and rice bowl with Zen Sauce says that he is sad that Zen Bento won’t be close by anymore, but he is excited he can still get it on the way back from snowboarding. There are several other locations to go to, however, none are located in Eagle. Others include the Zen Bento on Main Street and Apple Street, as well as a new establishment being placed on Bogus Basin Road in 2020. The employees of the Eagle branch will either be relocated to the Bogus Basin store or they will be forced to quit because of the longer commute to get to work. It doesn’t come as a shock Zen Bento closes their Eagle branch after fifteen years of service. Alexis Heichman to most. Recently, several Alexis Heichman been in downtown Eagle since name Zen Bento because of the will be coming to an end in businesses in Eagle have either photographer 2005, delighting its customers seemingly perfect translation; the Eagle community. A 2019 moved locations or closed with the Asian cuisine it offers. Peace in a Lunchbox. Current Instagram poll showed that down. They are being replaced ot even a year after their “I love eating there,” said owner, Rene Iwamasa, explained 41% of the students at Eagle with incoming enterprise as Boise location closed, sophomore Mitchell Berg. “It’s the name was meant to alert its High who voted, regularly eat the town expands. The struggle Nthe local restaurant just a fast, easy way to get customers that it is a fast, healthy at this establishment. This will for them to survive becomes chain, Zen Bento, announced yummy and relatively healthy alternative for lunch to provide become a nightmare for students more and more difficult as more the closing of their Eagle branch food.” peace in the day to come. who often attended during their compelling business are added as well. This establishment has The founders decided on the Sadly, these relaxing lunches lunchbreak, leaving them to or buy them out. A&E 3 Choir works hard to prepare for concerts od. Choir isn’t all about practicing music, though. They get to socialize before they jump into warm-ups and begin practicing their music. “We just get to sing together and prepare for tour every year,” Grange said. Next March, Sonus, a group of about fifty students, will head to parts of Ida- ho, Montana and Washington to share their musical talents. For Grange, the best part of these tours every year is the long bus rides with her friends. Since the trips are so long, everyone likes to pass the time by playing games. While Sonus prepares for concerts and tour in class, Virtuoso is only four girls and they don’t have class time to prepare. In- stead, they practice outside of class during their free time. The Eagle High Sonus Choir continues to create beautiful music throughout the year for different events.Jennie Dildine “We get to sing different styles of music [other] than classical,” Shelby Burnham choirs even got a Christmas such a success every year be- each directed by teacher Seth Grange said. “So that’s real- photographer song to start practicing on the cause the choirs prepare for it McMullen. Grange is part of ly fun.” The extra practicing is first day of school. Their first for months in advance. Although Sonus which is the chamber worth it to Grange because she t’s never too early to start performance will be December it may be a big part of the year choir, and a quartet of four girls loves to sing. Another one bites the dust: Zen Bento closes singing Christmas music in 13th at 7 pm and then they will for choir, there are also others from Sonus called Virtuoso. Choir is a fun class for those Ithe Eagle High choirs. In perform the next day, December they must prepare for, such as Sonus is an advanced choir that that love singing and socializ- preparation for the holiday con- 14th at 1 pm and 4 pm. the fall concert. The fall concert requires an audition. ing. Not only do they work each cert, “On This Shining Night”, “It’s probably the best concert was a great experience to start In order to prepare for the big class period to ensure their best they have already started prac- of the year,” said senior Sophia off this year for Grange. concerts, Sonus practices their performances, they are able to ticing their songs. In fact, the Grange. The holiday concert is There are six school choirs, songs during every class peri- enjoy time with their classmates. ‘Silent Sky’ makes noise at Eagle High

Mia Ayala-Marshall With a fantastic line-up of props & projections, said that editor actors to embody the story, the cast and crew kept a great “Silent Sky” was success. team spirit and tried to be very his year’s fall play took Sophomore Annaliese Lemon inclusive towards everyone. place on Oct. 16 through played Leavitt, while junior “The play went really well,” Tthe Oct. 19 at 7:00 p.m in Kayla Vittoe played Margaret Swann said. “Everyone on the the Eagle High Auditorium. The Leavitt. Sophomore Karter cast and crew really enjoyed it.” play was Lauren Gunderson’s Spoklie played Peter Shaw, Overall, it seems like they all “Silent Sky.” senior Rachel Newcomb played had a great time bonding over “Silent Sky” is a true story Annie Cannon and sophomore this fall’s play. about the famous astronomer Eliza Morris played Williamina With the long hours that the Henrietta Leavitt. During the Fleming. cast, crew and teacher Tracy course of the story, Leavitt Newcomb, who played Cannon, Harrison put into this play, it’s has the opportunity to work said that the preparations for the The cast of ‘Silent Sky’ enjoys their time on stage together.Alexa Harper no surprise that they had such a at Harvard University as a play went on for seven weeks great turnout and overall positive computer while the university including auditions. Rehearsals the overall intelligence that Myrissa Jeppson, and the feedback from supporters. mapped the stars. She made lasted six weeks and took place astronomy encompasses. I also Stage Manager, senior Morgan Junior Ariana Hall went to the various scientific breakthroughs, for two hours after every school loved the cast because we all got Hoffman. props & projections play on opening night. including founding the day. along so well.” were run by senior Carson “It was a really good classification system for stars, “I loved the whole experience,” The cast also included the crew Swann, lights by sophomore production,” she said. “I really but she received no scientific Newcomb said. “I learned who worked behind the scenes. Reagan Johnson and sound by enjoyed the storyline and the credit for her discoveries until so much about the struggles The crew was made up of the junior Ariana Schoenwald. cast and crew did a great job the very end of her life. of female astronomers and Technical Director, teacher Swann, who was in charge of executing the story.” A&E 4 Eddie Money lived life soundly Music John Philips the mid-’80s due to struggles reporter with various drug addictions. Playlist Money made a momentous any adults and comeback in 1986 with “Can’t Jadyn Junior teenagers alike were Hold Back,” an album that editor Mdisheartened to hear featured the hits “Take Me of the passing of Eddie Money, Home Tonight” and “I Wanna n between the hype of one of the most famous rockers Go Back.” Overall the album October and the spirit of of the classic rock period. And became a Top Ten hit that IDecember, November keeps while he may be gone, his music re-established Money as a us grounded with its coziness live on. triumphant blue-collar rocker. and simplicity. This playlist is Money died peacefully on After several other hits and top bound to keep one bundled up Sept. 13, 2019, at the age of 70 songs, Money’s audience slowly during the Thanksgiving season. due to esophageal cancer. And trickled away during the early “Big Jet Plane” – Acoustic – while it has been over a month ’90s. And despite this, Money Angus & Julia Stone Eddie Money passed away on Sept. 13, 2019. Brooklyn Antrim since his death, it’s important to stuck to his music. “Rivers and Roads” – The Head give one final farewell to Money nights during his days at a police with Money’s catchy rock & roll “I’m not trying to stay in the and the Heart and remember the life he lived. academy in the early ’70s, through top hits such as 1977’s same place and I’m not trying to “All I Want” – Kodaline After all, his up-beat songs gave singing under the name he is “Baby Hold On” and “Two compete with what’s currently “All The Debts I Owe” – Caamp many people “Two Tickets to known for. Tickets to Paradise,” a song in fashion,” Money said on “Anchor” – Novo Amor Paradise.” After he ended his police almost anyone has listened to at brainyquote.com. “That would “All The Pretty Girls” – KALEO Edward Joseph Mahoney was career, Money moved to least once in their life. be dishonest.” “Butterflies” – Kacey Musgraves born on March 21, 1949, in the Berkeley, California, where he After an incredible first album, Up until his death, Money “Comfort Crowd” – Conan Gray city of Brooklyn, New York. became a regular at many Bay Money continued the success continued to stay in the music “Drive” – The Cars After growing up in Levittown, Area clubs. It was these club with more Top 40 hits that industry through tours and “Eyes” – Rogue Wave New York and graduating high performances that grabbed landed him even more attention. concerts, among other things. “Fancy Shoes” – The Walters school, Mahoney decided to the attention of promoter Bill Nevertheless, his career opening As the years have gone by, “Flaming Hot Cheetos” – Clairo follow in his father’s footsteps Graham. Graham signed Money act was not done yet. Money’s catchy blue-collar rock “Godspeed” – Frank Ocean and became a police officer. to his management company During the early ’80s, Money & roll has cut across generations “Hey, Ma” – Bon Iver However in 1968, after serving and got him a contract with took his talents to the freshly and still does to this very day. “How to disappear” – Lana Del just two years, Mahoney put Columbia Records. started MTV. He made funny His music became more than Ray down the badge and took on On eddiemoney.com, Graham, narrative videos and had many a moneymaker, it became an “Landslide” – Fleetwood Mac music. said “Eddie Money has it all... top songs including, “Think I’m escape for people of the ’80’s “Nothing” – Bruno Major However, his decision to not only can he sing, write in Love” and “Shakin’.” and today. Even though Money “She Will Be Loved” – Acoustic join the music industry was and play, but he is a natural Unfortunately, his steep rise is no longer here today, his music – Maroon 5 no spontaneous jump into the performer.” in popularity ended as Money’s will forever live on amongst the “Dance Monkey” – Tones and I unknown. Eddie spent several Fans immediately fell in love career fell into a slump during people, as it should be. “Memories” – Maroon 5 “Circles” – Post Malone “Beautiful People” – Ed Sheeran Pet of the Month (Feat. Khalid) “Lights Up” – Harry Styles Joseph Evans Like the majority of house “You Say” – Lauren Daigle editor pets, food brings interest. Fern “Nice To Meet Ya” – Niall follows anyone with food. When Horan ovember’s pet of the she gets let out of her room, she “It’s You” – Ali Gatie month is junior Lucy immediately is on the hunt for a “Piece Of Your Heart” – NBailey’s teacup pig snack that may have fallen off MEDUZA, Goodboys named Fern. A teacup pig is the table. “I Don’t Care” (with Justin not a large, stinky, farm pig, After a full year with Fern, Bieber) – Ed Sheeran, Justin but a cute, small and clean run- the Bailey family threw a huge Bieber around-the house pig. Bailey birthday party for her. “Bad Guy” – Billie Eilish and her family love animals. “My mom decided to literally The idea of getting a pig brought invite close to 50 of our friends. them loads of joy. It was quite the large party just “My mom has always wanted for Fern,” Bailey said. a teacup pig. She finally just For this month, Fern, the brought one home one day and teacup pig most definitely earns she was so happy,” Bailey said. her spot as the cutest pet of the Fern the pig is a girl and she month. Sometimes, a dog or cat lives inside the house. She has is trained to “speak” or perform a traits from both a dog and a cat. trick to earn a treat, but this little She is litter box trained like a pup “oinks” or convinces her The November Playlist can be cat, but has the personality of a owners to give her strawberries, accessed on Spotify under @jadyn- small dog. making Fern more unique. Fern the pig celebrates his first birthday. Lucy Bailey junior. Jadyn Junior A&E 5 Grandmas are the backbone Newspaper Staff to the Thanksgiving season Advisor: Katherine Lester hanksgiving is a holiday filled with good food and pumpkin spice. But what really makes Gavin Van Alfen Thanksgiving possible? The grandmothers are what really make Thanksgiving great. They reporter Editors-in-Chief: make delicious food and lots of cute little decorations. The real thing to be thankful for T Aleah Reynolds during Thanksgiving is the grandmothers, and these six grandmothers are some of the best. Bridgette Ward

Editors: Mia Ayala-Marshall Joseph Evans Jadyn Junior Betsey King

Copy Editors: Kaia Barrett Tanner Hayhurst Brandon Madden Billie Ringert Summer Simpson Alex Spencer Grandma Henderson Grandma Deverall Grandma Marshall Design Team: Marlene Henderson is the grandmother Kara Deverall is the mother of teacher Nancy Marshall is the grandmother Bradie Garven of senior Alexa Harper, she has six kids Katherine Lester, she has four kids and of junior Mia Ayala-Marshall, she has and 21 grandchildren. 10 grandchildren. three kids and five grandchildren. Kinsey Hurren Favorite Hobbies: Reading, helping Favorite holiday tradition: Favorite Holiday tradition: Playing Sterling Owens grandchildren with homework, Getting together around the table and games all evening after dinner. Meier Simpson cleaning/organizing and music. sharing food. Recipes and food tie us One lesson learned: The importance Elle Smith Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Creamed together and give us time to remember of being flexible, resilient and Tyson Woods corn. our best times. devoting lots of quality time Punished her kids by: Spanking, Number one bucket list item: I think my to the most important people: Photographers: grounding. number one place to go is Upstate New Grandchildren! York. Many of our family members lived Favorite vacation spot: A beach, any Ellie Allen in that area during the Revolutionary War. beach! Brooklyn Antrim Shelby Burnham Avery Christensen Alexa Harper Alexis Heichman Blake Ramsey

Reporters: Annelise Hinchman John Phillips Gavin Van Alfen Vanessa Werner Grandma Bonnie

The Stampede reserves the Bonnie Grebe is the grandmother Grandma Owens of senior Jadyn Junior, she has two Grandma Van Alfen right to edit or refuse any kids, six grandchildren and one great Kathy Allen is the grandmother of material deemed libelous or grandchild. junior Sterling Owens, she has four kids Janet Van Alfen is the grandmother in poor taste of the communi- Next on the bucket list: Alaskan and 24 grandchildren.Favorite Band: of junior Gavin Van Alfen, she has ty. Opinions expressed in the cruise! The Eagles. seven kids and 27 grandchildren. Stampede do not necessarily One lesson learned: Love heals all Next on The Bucket List: River Cruise Favorite Band: The Beach Boys. reflect the opinion of the ad- things and families are really forever. Europe. Favorite Hobbies: Tennis, pickleball ministrators of Eagle High Favorite pair of shoes: Flip flops or Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach in and cooking. School or the advisor of The bare feet. San Diego. Favorite Vacation Spot: Bear Lake. Stampede. Opinion 6 Tofurky should become the new face for the Thanksgiving holiday Mia Ayala-Marshall is made from grains or bread, Imagine waking up and living editor broth flavoring and seasonings, in darkness every day. Imagine like herbs and spices, are all being born into a world where here have always been included in Tofurkey, according the sole purpose of life was to many heated arguments to tofurkey.com. This creates a die for somebody’s dinner table. Tthat surround the perfect alternative to turkey and That is the life of a turkey who Thanksgiving table every year. a great meal for the holidays. is bred into a big-brand turkey This year, it may come as a Many people, mainly vegans factory. surprise to find that another topic and vegetarians, criticize those The much healthier and is joining the arguments and it who contribute to the killing of the morally right choice for has nothing to do with politics so many turkeys every year for Thanksgiving is Tofurkey. It or family drama. The argument being heartless. According to contains magnesium, potassium, is Turkey verses Tofurkey. The peta.org, more than 45 million calcium, iron, vitamins B and choice is obviously Tofurkey, but turkeys will be inhumanly K, antioxidants, fiber and some are still not convinced that treated and slaughtered for more protein than meat. It it is an acceptable alternative. Thanksgiving this year. contains less saturated fat, no There is the traditional Turkeys are kept in cages in cholesterol, has and low Thanksgiving dinner that is the dark and in overpopulated levels on the glycemic index centered around a big turkey slaughterhouses where they and has no carbs, according that is roasted to perfection and have limited space to move and to Peta.org. This option is usually filled with homemade a limited time to live. Due to stands out dramatically against stuffing and sided with cranberry Tofurkey can be purchased at local stores such as Albertson’s and the high demand of turkeys for meat which is the popular sauce. Trader Joe’s. Avery Christensen Thanksgiving, they are bred for choice. “My grandpa gets up at about makes it all himself, we end up time to bake. eating and they live terrible lives “I am way more excited on 8:00 am and makes everything, eating so late on Thanksgiving, Tofurkey is made from the and die for human pleasure. Thanksgiving to sit down and including a delicious turkey,” like literally 11:00 pm.” But same protein that is in tofu: Imagine being born into a eat tofurkey rather than a dead said senior Max Opfer. “All the sometimes, even though soybeans. It’s cooked like a cruel world where there is turkey that didn’t need to be side dishes and food are made traditions are centered around turkey would be and it has constant human abuse, where killed,” said senior Dylann John. from scratch, so the tradition and a turkey, there is a healthier fairly similar aspects in the being stuffed into a cage that is “Especially when tofurkey tastes joke in the family is that since he alternative that takes much less way it is prepared. Stuffing that far too small is the way of life. and is way better for you.” People should not be celebrating Thanksgiving as a national holiday

Vanessa Werner Day observance, the day was that it celebrates the pilgrims reporter commemorated to give thanks to being welcomed by the Native the Almighty God, according to Americans and having a “peace hanksgiving is celebrated catholicstraightanswers.com. feast” with them, but that’s not on the fourth Thursday Another reason not to celebrate necessarily true. Tof November every year. Thanksgiving is because of the “1637 might not seem like an Over the years, it has been amount of food that is thrown important year, but it’s when the debated as to whether it should out. According to insider.com, brunt of the Pequot Massacre be a national holiday. While “There’s no reason to make took place,” according to Thanksgiving can be an amazing as much food as we do on hercampus.com. Thanksgiving time of the year, there are many Thanksgiving. And as great as became a holiday after European reasons why it shouldn’t be leftovers are, you can only eat so immigrants committed celebrated. much before you have to throw mass genocide of the Native According to independent. the rest away.” Much of the Americans, who inhabited the co.uk, some people say that trash in the United States goes The abundance of Thanksgiving leftovers can be wasteful. Blake Ramsey area, as well as enslaving some Thanksgiving is linked to to landfills, which is bad for the are expensive, and they can highways get more crowded of the natives. religion, which goes against the environment because it rots and get delayed or even canceled than they already are. Before celebrating First Amendment of the U.S. becomes a source of methane. because overbooking of flights The history of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving, people should Constitution. Thanksgiving can Around Thanksgiving, people and weather, which can make is brutal, and many people think twice about the meaning be considered a religious matter are also traveling around the roads dangerous. Driving also are celebrating for the wrong of the holiday, the problems it because on the first Thanksgiving nation to see family. Flights is not a great option, because reasons. Many Americans think causes and the correct version of Opinion 7 Black Friday is a big “deal” this year

time to spend with your family time with her family. Brandon Madden and Black Friday just cuts “Each year, we switch off copyeditor that short,” said junior Sierra between my parents’ sides of

t almost seems as if Leifeste. Black Friday cuts the family for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is just an Thanksgiving short, because the dinner and then we start the Iobstacle in the week leading deals these days bring, start to Christmas season by exchanging up to Black Friday and Cyber get publicized earlier and earlier. early Christmas presents and Monday. All over the nation, Thanksgiving used to be a we just have a fun time,” said advertisements are popping holiday to spend with loved junior Megan Gerard about her up on television announcing ones, and Leifeste gave an Thanksgiving traditions. Black Friday sales and totally example of what she does to Not many families understand skipping over the importance of spend this holiday with the the importance of spending time Thanksgiving. people she loves. with the people they love, but it On Black Friday, lines builds “I typically spend a week is what’ll keep them connected with an impressive speed and at my grandparent’s place in through the rough times they people abandon their families to Nevada and we have a massive will face. Black Friday makes get the best sales at stores like celebration where we eat, talk this family holiday a ghost of Walmart. politics and enjoy one another’s what it used to be. It masks Millions of people all over America shop the deals during Black “I don’t like Black Friday company,” Leifeste said. She, the importance of this national Friday. Shelby Burnham because Thanksgiving is a like other students, spends her celebration. Listening to Christmas music too early can cause extra amounts of stress

People rush listen to Christmas music and by the time Christmas comes around, they are over it. Blake Ramsey is the acceptable time to start for people’s mental health. parties, traveling to other places They become more annoyed

Vanessa Werner listening to Christmas music? According to doyouremember. and having extra financial stress. and try to tune out the music, reporter “In a poll by Bustle, 26 percent com, “The onset of Christmas “You’re simply spending all and they could become more or those who celebrate, of people said they think that music typically invokes anxiety of your energy trying not to stressed by Christmas music. Christmas is an amazing Nov. 1 is the perfect time to start in those who get stressed out hear what you’re hearing,” said As long as Christmas music time of year that most listening to Christmas music,” by remembering all the things psychologist Linda Blair. People isn’t played repetitively before Feveryone loves. People spend according to ksl.com. But, a they have to get done before can also get annoyed with December 1, Christmas music time with family they might not better time to start listening to it Christmas.” listening to the same songs. is encouraged to played. One normally see, they get gifts and is December 1st. Some common negative People who work at stores also of the most popular songs that kids get to meet Santa Claus. One reason to start listening reminders brought on by get worn down because of how is over played is “All I want for However, there is a debate to Christmas music on Dec. Christmas are shopping for often the Christmas music is Christmas is you” by Mariah surrounding Christmas: when 1 is because it can be bad relatives, planning and attending played, especially on the radio. Carey. Opinion 8 Big Corporations value money over free speech has only grown with the golden seven million people getting the morality of the Hong Kong chance to enjoy the freedom the protests. This makes it hard for California-based company gets some company employees not to to enjoy every day. voice their support. Blizzard isn’t the only There is no better example of company cowering to the this corporation cowardice than Chinese government after an the current situation surrounding employee voiced pro-Hong Blizzard Entertainment, a Kong opinions. The National videogame developer and Basketball Association (NBA) publisher, and professional recently had a similar fiasco with “Hearthstone” player Ng Wai the Rocket’s general manager Chung is a esports player hailing Daryl Moreyafter he tweeted his from Hong Kong who voiced support for the protest. support for the protests in a post- “Fight for freedom, stand match interview. This resulted in with Hong Kong,” said Morey swift punishment from Blizzard via Twitter. This is a slogan who banned Chung from commonly used by protestors professional play for one year and supporters. and confiscated the prize money Morey was not formally he earned in the Grandmasters punished by the NBA for his tournament. comments and remains in his The casters on air with Chung position, but the NBA was quick were also punished, despite not to reassure the Chinese they did voicing their opinions. They are not support his views, describing no longer able to commentate on them as “regrettable.” Blizzard tournaments. “So many people could have Blizzard defended the decision been harmed,” said Lakers star by claiming he had broken a player Lebron James. “Not rule for the tournament stating only financially but physically, players couldn’t do anything emotionally, spiritually.” that would damage their image James’s comment reflects a or Blizzard’s image. common attitude of prioritizing “Grandmasters is the highest tier the feelings and money of the of Hearthstone Esports and we Chinese over the future of Hong take tournament rule violations Kongers. very seriously,” Blizzard stated Nowhere in the entire world in their press release. are there as many opportunities Blizzard’s description and personal liberties as in of Chung’s comments as America. Opportunities that “damaging” makes it clear which have enabled Blizzard, the Upset fans have turned Blizzard’s Mei into a symbol of the protests. Summer Simpson side of the argument they are on. NBA and others to thrive. These Summer Simpson the average citizen, but it is still cannons and police force that “The most obvious reason companies have more reason copy-editor impressive how quickly they some have called extremely for Blizzard to punish all those than any other to perpetuate can let go of values most of the excessive. involved is China’s enormous, the system that allows them to he Hong Kong protests, nation holds so dear for the sake Sympathizing with people and expanding market,” said succeed and yet they choose necessitated by a of money. thousands of miles away is no Peter Allen Clark for TIMES money over democracy. proposed extradition The protests may have began as easy task and it is made harder Magazine. “Esports is big American corporations have T business in China, with analyst bill in June, have done a lot to humble demonstrations against when the reward for not doing a responsibility to, at the very bring increased awareness to an extradition bill, but the bill so is a raise in profits. China has reports speculating that it could least, allow and not punish pro- the importance of democracy, has since been removed and continued to become a world be worth $3 billion.” Hong Kong comments when as well as to reveal how much the protests have evolved into power due to its large market, The decision to punish Chung it does not actively insight those in power truly care about cries for increased democracy though the government’s heavy and the casters was motivated violence. The behavior they it. in Hong Kong. The protesters amount of censorship has caused by greed. Blizzard has made it have demonstrated thus far is It’s no secret that the American have continued fighting for four problems for western companies clear that a potential profit of $3 nothing short of cowardice for elite live very differently from months, facing dye-filled water and content in the past. This issue billion dollars is worth more than the sake of money. Sports 9 The underdog Nationals win the 2019 World Series after seven games

Brooklyn Antrim season. So, fans were worried won the sixth game, nobody photographer about how the team would play knew what was going to happen in the series. The Astros and in the last game of the series. ll across America family Nationals will be playing the Within the first few innings, the and friends gather first game of the series in Oct. 22 Nationals were down by two Aaround the TV to watch “The Astros had a really good points, but they caught up in the the Nation’s favorite sport: start to the season, so I was end. The nation was shocked baseball. Whether its playing surprised to see them lose,” said when the Washington Nationals on a screen, or an active game junior Lance Pike. defeated the Houston Astros is in play, baseball is a game that This was the first time the by four points in the remaining everyone can enjoy. Nationally, Nationals had been to the World innings of the game. the World Series is an event Series, and they won the first two “I thought it was really cool known to most everyone. games of the series, this came as that the Nationals won because The 2019 World Series a shock to millions, considering they won all their games in was between the Washington the fact that they had never been Houston and Houston is really Nationals and the Houston involved in such high stakes. good, and the Nationals had the Astros. Bryce Harper (a The next three games were worst record in the beginning teammate on the Nationals last won by the Astros, which was of the year,” said junior Jake year) left the team before this expected. But, after the Nationals Dellgard. The Nationals win the 2019 World Series.Brooklyn Antrim Football trophy brings conflict John Philips As for the state of this year’s reporter Heisman Trophy race, it’s better than ever. The top candidates he college football season for this year’s trophy include is over halfway finished, quarterbacks such as Joe Tand fans have plenty Burrow from Louisiana State to talk about, whether it’s the University and Tua Tungaviloa heightening of rivalries or the from the University of Alabama. predictions of teams’ records Both have well exceeded 2,000 when the seasons ends. Behind passing yards coming into week every rivalry and season close nine of 2019 college football. comes the talk of a Heisman As weekly trophy winner Trophy winner. predications stream in, many The Heisman Trophy is an Eagle High Students will also award given annually to the most place theirs. outstanding player in College “I’d say it’s definitely Football. First given out in 1935, between Hurts and Burrow,” the Heisman Trophy is named said sophomore Parker Glenn. after John Heisman, a famous “If LSU beats Alabama and the football coach. He innovated the University of Oklahoma loses at football world with techniques least one game, Burrow wins.” such as snapping the ball directly Sophomore John Hinchman, senior John Phillips and sophomore Parker Glenn enjoy sporting their favorite teams Many college football fans also merch. Tristan May to the quarterback rather than believe that Burrow will win have the ball rolled backward. quarterbacks. And it is that very that any team’s offense runs Creating both a good image for the award when the season is all Since its start, many household reason as to why the Heisman through the quarterback. themselves that registers well said and done. But no individual names have won the award Trophy is now an award “It’s impossible not to be with both the fans and the media. can see the future. such as Auburns Bo Jackson, exclusively for quarterbacks. biased towards quarterbacks From every angle, the In the end, the Heisman Trophy Oklahoma States Barry Sanders This very idea isn’t hard to see because they are the most quarterback is the most popular becoming an award exclusively and Florida’s Tim Tebow. either. When an average person important position on the and important position in for quarterbacks may be a good However, one trend has or football fan talks about the team,” said sophomore Oliver football — leaving no other or bad thing. However, no separated the past two decades sport, the conversation will Lamprecht. position a chance to compete for college football fan can deny worth of Heisman Trophy almost always eventually lead to High IQ’s on and off the it. And it shows. Since 2000, a that college football is only winners from those that came the quarterback. And rightfully field only fuel the popularity quarterback has lost the award heating up with big stat lines and before: they are almost all so when combined with the fact of the position even more. only two times. even bigger games. Sports 10 Boys Soccer wins first state title in program history feeling again.” striking first on a penalty kick Tanner Hayhurst They went into state as the after a questionable foul call on copy-editor second seed from the SIC, with senior goalkeeper Drew Morris. he Eagle High boys’ a first-round matchup against Feeling the pressure, Eagle coach soccer team made history Mountain View looming. The Kevin Mayhugh took Morris out Tthis season, winning game was a back and forth of goal and put him at striker their first state championship in battle and was 0-0 before senior with around 12 minutes left. program history. The Mustangs midfielder Truman Hoggan It payed off, as Morris assisted were the underdogs all season scored the golden goal in double Hoggan on the game tying goal long, as they were picked to overtime. in the 74th minute to send it to finish towards the bottom of The team went on to beat overtime. The score remained the conference in the preseason Madison 1-0 in the semis on a 1-1 until Denton came up clutch coaches’ poll. Through the goal scored by junior forward once again, scoring the golden regular season that prediction Ben Denton to advance to their goal in double overtime to win seemed likely, as they entered first championship match in 18 it all. The stadium erupted in districts as the seventh seed. years where they would face cheers as the Mustangs had done Everything changed for the Skyview. what no team before them could. Mustangs in the first round of “Our team has a lot of seniors “Everyone counted us out,” districts, as they knocked off the this year, so we don’t want to Hoggan said. “It was just a second seed and defending state end our careers with an L,” humbling experience; our team champion Rocky Mountain. said senior midfielder Cayman really came together for the win. They went on to the district Chatlin prior to the match. I’m proud of my guys.” championship match, losing 1-0 The state championship match This year’s team left their to Borah. drew the biggest crowd of the mark on the program forever, “After the loss at districts, that season, with the Stang Gang and even though 17 of them are bad feeling stuck with us,” said coming out in full force to cheer graduating, the returning players senior forward Peter Andrew. on the team. It was a back and are excited to defend their state The boys worked extrememly hard to win their state title. Allyson Smith “We didn’t want to have that forth match, with Skyview title next season. Eagle’s sophomore quarterback Mason McHugh makes his debut this season

Betsey King had been playing football since into overtime against number- editor second grade, so he was excited one ranked Rocky Mountain, to be finally be playing on the throwing a touchdown in the ovember’s athlete of “big stage.” process. the month is sophomore So far, the season has been McHugh is very excited for the NMason McHugh. going pretty well. They are playoffs, as they beat Capital 52- McHugh plays football and 7-3, as they have lost to Rocky 32 in the first round. During this basketball for Eagle High. His Mountain, Timberline and game, McHugh broke two school freshman year, he played in the Mountain View. records. He tied the record of freshman football games and McHugh started the seven touchdowns in one game, dressed down for all the varsity season playing second-string set by Dillon Lukehart in 2010. games. He loved the aspect quarterback behind junior Ben McHugh also went 20-of-28 of being able to start in the Ford. He enjoyed learning from for 379 yards, tying the school freshman games, yet learned so Ford, as he is an incredible record of six touchdown passes, much while on the sideline of quarterback. set by former BYU quarterback the varsity games. During the Homecoming game, Tanner Mangum in 2011. “I learned a lot from watching Ford went down during the McHugh is staying hungry and all those games last year,” second quarter with a torn ACL. humble for future games. McHugh said. “I think it made With him being out for at least “The coaches do a great job me a better player.” eight months, that left McHugh of preparing us for the games,” With basketball being his as the starting quarterback for McHugh said. “They take it one second sport, his freshman year the rest of the season. week at a time.” McHugh and on junior varsity was successful. “I would never wish an injury the rest of the team are excited He played a major role on the upon anyone, especially Ben,” for the rest of the season. If they team, as he helped take the team Mason McHugh is a star quarterback on the rise. Ryan McHugh McHugh said. “But I am excited win their second-round game into districts. The team beat tournament. McHugh, of course, This year, the football season for the opportunity.” against Rigby, they will go into the one seed Rocky Mountain was a vital component to that approached and McHugh was In his first start, he had a the semi-finals playing either and kicked them out of the win. put on the varsity team. He solid game. He took the team Rocky or Timberline. Sports 11 Cross country takes on state Annelise Hinchman high school. She has played LaJocies, who placed third reporter a vital role in the team’s overall. overall success throughout “It is so awesome. I don’t agle High sports are the season. know how to describe the already out with the The first state race for the feeling,” said Dildine when Eold and in with the Eagle cross country team asked how it feels to be a new. Cross-country season started at 10:00 a.m. with the state champion. Running began just a few months girls racing first in the cold since sixth grade, Dildine’s ago and it is already coming 17-degree weather and the hard work has finally paid to an end. The Eagle High time to run was near. Runners off as she first place win this cross-country boys’ and girls’ on your mark, get set and the season. teams both went to State in gun: The girls were off. The Eagle boys also had Pocatello on Nov. 2 against For about the first half of a phenomenal race, placing nine other teams. the race, before almost a fourth overall as a team at The beginning of their completely splitting from state. Leading the boys’ season started at the end the rest of the pack, junior team and placing second of July this year, the cross- Lizzie Dildine was running individually, senior Derek country state teams have been alongside Idaho’s three- Litzinger ran a time of 15:35, putting their blood, sweat and Girls XC show off their 3rd place hardware.Dawn Bryson time 5A state champ, Lexy a new school record. tears into each day of practice team, making it to state along at state because it was my Halladay. Following him into the finish to make it to this point, as with the Eagle girl’s second final season of cross country Gaining speed, Dildine line was senior Chandler only the top five boys’ and place finish at districts. and I love racing with my passed Halladay, and she fell Emerson, racing a time of girls’ teams from the district Ready to take on the 5A team,” said senior Brinlee back as Dildine continued 16:21, a personal best . travel to the State meet held State Championship, the Bryson. “The day before pushing forward to win the The Eagle cross country in Pocatello, Idaho. Eagle team traveled up to the and day of the race, I almost 5A district championship team has had a phenomenal Placing fourth at districts by Portneuf Wellness Complex cried twelve times.” Bryson with a time of 17:42. season and is ready to take on a 10 second spread, the Eagle in Pocatello on Friday, Nov. has been a key necessity to Finishing closely behind their final challenge at Nike boys team tied with Madison, 1. the Eagle cross country team Dildine at a time of 17:50 Cross regionals, which takes another 5A school’s boys’ “I was really excited to race since her freshman year of was Eagle senior Ashley place on Nov. 16

Comic by: Meier Simpson Misc. 12 Mason Leavitt is T.A. to the stars Gavin Van Alfen can always look to Leavitt to reporter cheer them up. If anyone needs a shoulder to cry on Leavitt’s the enior Mason Leavitt is man, if anyone needs someone a teacher’s assistant at to take them out to ice cream SEagle High. He works for and cheer them up, then Leavitt teacher Kate Lester who teaches is the man. Leavitt truly is a man Spanish, Intro to News and of many talents and capabilities. Newspaper. Teacher’s Assistants He also loves the work and does have many jobs in the classroom. it with pride. They grade papers, run errands, “I love watching students’ set up bulletin boards and do knowledge grow throughout the many other miscellaneous tasks year as I grade their papers,” for the teacher. Leavitt is one of said Leavitt. He loves the job the best. of teacher’s assistant and really Leavitt grades papers at enjoys helping improve the lives lightning speed and he does of kids in the school. This is it all with a smile on his face. what makes him so great. And Every task Leavitt receives he Lester has nothing but praise. accepts with intense vigor and “He knows what to do without determination. Leavitt then being told, he never complains immediately gets to the task and and he always does outstanding completes it efficiently. work,” Lester said about Leavitt. Not only is Leavitt a sharp tool His superiority as an assistant is in Lester’s toolbox, but he is also very evident as it makes teachers a big personality that brightens wonder if there ever will be a the room with joy and radiance. better assistant than the man, T.A. Mason Leavitt works hard with a big smile on his face. Alexa Harper If anyone needs a smile, they Mason Leavitt. Library Advisory Board writes a new chapter Billie Ringert friends. copy-editor The club’s co-presidents senior Katie Dufurrena and junior Kyra rom buttons to banners, Brown also discussed how the the Eagle High Library student-based leadership has FAdvisory Board has changed the library for the reenergized the library. Their better. creation brought with them new “There’s more variety in the books, displays, and activities. books,” said Dufurrena. “We’re Formed last year, the Library highlighting more books that Advisory Board has been wouldn’t usually be read.” The continuously working towards welcoming atmosphere and the goal of creating a friendly and diversity-geared activities are welcoming atmosphere in the agreed to be the most impactful Eagle High Library. For LGBT of the changes. History Month last October, That being said, having they sold pride and reading existed for only two years, pins to create an inclusive and the Library Advisory Board is welcoming atmosphere. They looking forward to many more The Libary Advisory Board discusses plans for a book fair. Janet Gates also operated a Valentine’s Day advancements and upcoming pin and letter-making station the The head of the Library all student designed. Then, I becoming a reality. opportunities which they can first week of February last year, Advisory Board, librarian Janet knew I had to make it happen “[The Library Advisory Board] utilize to both their and the so students could make gifts and Gates first developed the idea of here.” has made the library more students’ advantage. keep the holiday popular. the club after seeing it at another Gates continues to describe friendly and has lightened my The Library Advisory Board This newly formed club school. the Library Advisory Board as mood,” said sophomore Rachel currently has six members and has also made a significant “I’ve always believed in a student-led club, focused on Schwendiman. “I’ve gotten to meets in the back room of the difference in the community. the power of student voice,” guiding the vision of the school’s meet a lot of new people.” This library every Tuesday during Last year, they held a canned said Gates, “but the idea of library. The club features two club not only helps the people lunch. Students are welcome food and book drive for the developing a Library Advisory co-presidents, a secretary, a who its targeted toward but also to join the club anytime Women’s and Children Alliance Board club came while visiting treasurer and several active helps the ones within it. Many throughout the year to further and successfully filled an entire a library where students were members who work towards people, like Schwendiman have the improvement and activity of truck with food. guiding activities in the library, Gates’ vision, which is already also met people and possible the library environment. Misc. 13 Thanksgiving traditions make the holiday more meaningful for everyone

Ellie Allen together so they can then spend photographer the holiday in each other’s company and reflect on all the hanksgiving is probably things that they are grateful for. the second happiest It also is such a great tradition Ttime of the year, after because they become closer Christmas. The food that people from the grateful notes they get to eat, the Thanksgiving write to each other. parade and all the amazing “Me and my 59 cousins traditions that every family has get together at my grandmas it is one of the best times of the house and we spend the week year. playing cards, play football This holiday is so great and watching movies,” said because it brings family and senior Sam Johnson. “We friends together and there is sleep on my grandmas family nothing better than that. There room floor every night and my are so many different traditions grandma makes her homemade that people have that are each pancakes every morning and unique in their own ways. turkey sandwiches for lunch.” “My friends and I get together This tradition shows that and dress up and we all bring Thanksgiving really does bring assigned food,” said senior families together and, of course, Bethany Spackman. “We have it it is a time to eat delicious food. at someone’s house and decorate Despite each individual’s it all cute and then while we eat, difference in beliefs, politics we write grateful notes to each and backgrounds, Thanksgiving other and read them out loud.” is a time that brings families Thanksgiving is such a special time to spend with friends and family.Ellie Allen This tradition brings friends together. Eagle High gives their opinions on different Thanksgiving side dishes

Alex Spencer said senior JD Venosdel. Rolls “My grandma makes really copy-editor make a great addition to any good mashed potatoes; they are Thanksgiving meal, whether it’s my favorite dish. And she makes t’s that time of year again. paired with pomegranate jelly or delicious gravy to go along The time to cook a turkey just traditional butter. Making with them,” said senior Kaila Iand feast on all that mini turkey sandwiches out of Yacuk. Many students agree Thanksgiving has to offer. There them also makes a delicious with Yacuks’ opinion, as well are mashed potatoes, green snack. But not everyone has the as most Americans’ in general. bean casserole, rolls, cranberry same opinion. Whether the potatoes are paired sauce, deviled eggs, stuffing “My grandma’s yams with with gravy or cranberry sauce, and of course pumpkin pie. marshmallows and cinnamon the creamy texture is a great With so many choices of what are the best side dish. They addition to any Thanksgiving to put on ones plate, it’s hard add some zing to the flavors of meal. to choose just one or two side Thanksgiving,” said freshman Overall, Thanksgiving is a dishes. This brings people to a Crayton Reese. A lot of people great time of the year to spend tough decision: what is the best share this same opinion, agreeing with family and friends and Thanksgiving side dish? The that yams or sweet potatoes with enjoy a delicious meal together. students of Eagle High voiced marshmallows is a superior Whether rolls or potatoes are a their opinions. dish. The marshmallows add a personal favorite, sit down with “Homemade rolls with butter sweetness to the dish and make it a warm meal and take some time Sstuffing is one of the most popular side dishes during the Thanksgiving and pomegranate jelly are the a common item at Thanksgiving to be grateful with your loved season. Avery Christensen best side dish` in my opinion,” meals. ones. Misc. 14 November Horoscopes Kaia Barrett seem, you’ll come back stronger copy-editor and more resolute. Libra – It’s important to ries – Some positive remember that not everything changes are about to has to be perfect. Something’s Aoccur in your life. Be going to happen this month open to them. While the changes that’s out of your control. Don’t may seem daunting at first, freak out; everything will turn remember all the good that can out fine. come from them. Scorpio – Take a deep breath. Taurus – Try thinking This is going to be a challenging outside of the box this month. month, but you’ll get through it. Sometimes when you feel Remember to stay positive. stuck, all you need is a different Sagittarius – Pay more perspective. attention to those you love. Gemini – It may feel like They might be the answer to you’re a round peg trying to your problems. fit inside a square hole. Don’t Capricorn – It’s important force it. Everyone belongs to know when to take somewhere, you just need to responsibility and when not find where. to. Don’t apologize when you Cancer – Sometimes it can haven’t done anything wrong. be hard to let go, but it’s an Aquarius – Things will get important part of life. Look a little complicated this month. around you and see what matters Try taking a step back and most; discard the rest. starting fresh. Leo – You will replace your Pisces – Sometimes it’s best friends with animals this month. to take a break. When you take Take good care of them. some time to yourself, you can Virgo – You’ve been wounded return stronger than you were this month, but no matter how before. Never underestimate the Summer Simpson debilitating your injury may power of rest. Senioritis is hitting hard at Eagle High

Alexa Harper with the work load. Now that photographer the research part of the project is complete, hopefully they start ome say that senioritis to feel better. isn’t real, but over the The year has already been Syears it has spread like a full of many “lasts” for seniors, wildfire among Eagle High’s causing them to feel bittersweet seniors. The main cause of this about graduation. They have condition is adults asking over experiences like their last and over what their plans are homecoming dance, their last for after high school when all first day of school and last high seniors want is to graduate and school football game. start a new chapter of their life. Before they know it, the It can be hard for other people seniors will be walking across to comprehend, like parents, as the stage in a cap and gown they had much different high receiving their diploma. After school experiences than us. To graduation, all of them will them, test scores and grades be wrapping up the end of one didn’t matter as much back then, Senior Alexis Turnbow tries to sleep as much as possible while the workload piles on. Alexa Harper chapter of their lives and will be whereas today they mean a lot. up for graduation. said, “The first week of school.” along with full speed. This beginning another. Eagle High “I feel like I always need a The first quarter has just This seems a little bit early, but appears to be another cause may never see their faces again nap,” said senior Dallin Norris. ended, and seniors are knee- Norris disagreed and said, “It of senioritis at Eagle High. after they graduate, but they Almost every senior could deep in school work. “Senioritis kicked in halfway through the Although it is a great initiative will never forget the memories agree that it would be ideal if is very real,” said senior Emma first class period.” for the students, it piles on more made over their four years. In they were able to sleep through Jones. When asked when she Three months into the school work and students seem to the end, all of the senioritis pain the whole school year and wake felt senioritis kick in Jones year, and Senior Project is going already be getting overwhelmed will be worth it.