January 26, 2018 Making waves and taking names

Vol. 90 Lewiston High School, Jan. 26, 2018 Vol. 90 No. 5

In this issue:

Remembering Megan Beidler, page 6 CHS-LHS Drama clubs work together, page 12 Varsity player profiles, pages 10-11,14-15

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Features THE BENGAL’S PURR Hilarious work-spouse disputes: Platonic love of “Dautrey”

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By Sandra Kinney Co-Editor in Chief

the student body of LHS, earning themselves the glorious ‘ship name “Dautrey.”

Lewiston High School “He’s so silly.” Dabbs said, teachers Billy Autrey and nearly forcing Autrey to hold Matthew Dabbs have kicked his hand during the interoff the new year with their view. “We met on the first budding platonic romance day of work at new teacher as fiery and passionate as training. I sat next to him ever. While the two of them and I knew it was platonic have relationships outside of love at first sight.” work, the work spouses have The two refer to themleft quite the impression on selves as spouses because, as Dabbs put it, “That’s just what you do when you find your platonic love partner.”

Many students of LHS are aware “Work spouses” Matt Dabbs and Billy Autrey pose for a family that photo while holding a family photo. Photo by Sandra Kinney. both

members of Dautrey are active in the video gaming community. This is a bond that one can never break.

Another activity they enjoy together? “Eating Costco pizza,” the two said in unison.

“Our anniversary isn’t important,” said Dabbs. “We celebrate our platonic love as much as possible with Costco pizza.”

“Which will be every B-day [this] semester!” said Autrey.

“Woohoo! Same prep!” shouted Dabbs, and the two high-fived.

While many believe that the Dautrey relationship is perfect, every love story has its faults.

“He doesn’t have a moral compass,” Autrey said, of Dabbs.

“I have one, it’s just not traditional. He is always trying to tell me what to do,” said Dabbs accusingly.

In many relationships, it is said that one “wears the pants” but that is not the case with LHS’s notorious

spouses.

“Neither of us wear the pants.” said Dabbs.

“Mrs. Funk wears the pants.”

Autrey interjected.

“Yes!” agreed Dabbs, laughing at his spouse.

Having children often complicates any relationship, and this platon- Matthew Dabbs carries “work spouse” Billy Autrey ic relation- piggyback. Photo by Sandra Kinney. ship is no Autrey could only nod his acception. Autrey recently head in agreement at the had a baby with his wife, and statement, letting Dabbs do Dabbs is having no part in it. most of the talking per usual.

“Stupid, all babies are It didn’t take Autrey long dumb. I do appreciate to chime in on the matter of that he named it Matthew, intelligence, however. though, it’s a good name.

“I’m smarter, I have a masBaby Matthew. Good. Alters degree,” said Autrey. though today I found out Dabbs fired back, claiming, that it lost a leg. Autrey’s “Masters degrees are a dime dog, Lucy, ate it, and it was a dozen nowadays. I have a really weird,” Dabbs said. bachelor’s degree.” he said.

“How is he going to be a “So me -- I’m smarter,” statchampion runner now? HE ed Autrey.

IS GOING TO BE LIKE THE The two have made it well BLADE RUNNER!” known to the school that The pair also proved just their platonic love is very how close they aren’t with a much real. few trivia questions. Dabbs’ “Our relationship works hit the mark, saying that because I’m awesome, and Autrey’s favorite movie was he’s OK.” said Dabbs.

Die Hard. But Autrey had no “I’m a fixer.” said Autrey, such luck. causing the two to laugh.

“Dead Poets Society!” he “My advice to spouses shouted. around the world is to just “No, it’s The Fifth Element! go to sleep, don’t trust them, I’m mad you didn’t know and whenever they agitate that.” said Dabbs. you, just send aggressive “Yeah, I didn’t know that.” emails to all staff,” said Aureplied Autrey. trey.

Autrey’s room is known to “Make sure you are always be a cluttered space. mad when you go to sleep, “It looks like a tornado and don’t ever talk about flew around his room,” said anything that matters with Dabbs. “He managed to take each other. Don’t ever trust a bigger room [than last them, and spend money year] and fill it up with even without telling them,” said more crap.”

Dabbs.

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Friday, Jan. 26, 2018

Painting history gold since 1995

By Sandra Kinney Co-Editor in Chief

The staff, students and families of Lewiston and Clarkston high schools have been participating in the much anticipated Golden Throne since 1995.

During the establishment of the event, the first three years were spent hammering out the fine details. Spirit links, for instance, were not introduced to the games until 1998.

The 1995 Golden Throne began with a toilet donated from Leffler Plumbing, and it was spray painted gold. The CHS woodshop then built a base, and the tradition was born.

The community of the 1999 Golden Throne managed to raise a total of $2,640 for their first year of selling spirit links. The most recent year of

2017, the community raised a whopping $17,000 to donate to charity.

A number of charities have received donations from the event throughout the years, including Family Promise, Gina Quesenberry Breast Cancer, Jackson Baldwin Foundation, LUCC, North Idaho Children’s Home, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Snake River Community Clinic, Valley Food Banks and Wishing Star among many more. Over the last 23 years, the LHS and CHS communities have raised a total of $175,681 for charity.

While the event is an incredible way for the community to raise money, the event also opens the gates between the LHS and CHS rivalry. During the event, both boys and girls varsity basketball teams battle it out to win the throne

and be crowned victorious at the end of the night.

In order to win the throne, each team must play to win the basketball game, while the crowd participates in the spirit competition. Students from LHS deck themselves out in an array of purple and gold, while CHS reps its colors of red and black. Each school designs its own event T-shirt and provides students with options for spirit items. Spirit items and shirt designs often correspond with the school’s chosen theme for that year, of which the student body votes on.

Both schools begin preparing on the Monday before the event with their chosen spirit days. The student body of each school votes on the spirit days they want, then go all out competing with each oth-

er to win each day’s category.

The final day of the week is designated for students to rep their school’s colors in honor of the Golden Throne held that night, and when the final bell rings at the end of the day, the competition truly begins.

(Right) A flashback in time. An LHS basketball player shows off his skills by dunking the ball. Photo courtesy of The Bengal’s Purr archives.

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Friday, Jan. 26, 2018

News 5

Mr. LHS 2018 brings in crowd; Everett crowned

By Eli Thomas News Assistant

Second runner-up went to Mason Bartholomei, who reenacted a scene from the popular television show, The Office, called “Threat Level Midnight” for his talent.

The pirit of LHS award went to Ryan Rapier who said the competition taught him to “Not take life so seriously [and to] have fun.”

Other contestants included Logan Reynolds, Braeden Keane, Ryan Rapier, Billy Hobbs, Troy Hanes, Nico Nieto, Nick Cornell, Isaiah Evans, Tanner Steele, Isaac Grogan, Anthony Rivera, Cutler Lang, Ryan O’Grady, Cody McKenzie, Rohin Pande, Kassidy Ray, Sean Schumacher, Daniel Barclay, Sakti Woodbury and Trevor Ritz.

After three hours of competition between 23 seniors, Peter Everett won the title of Mr. LHS Jan. 10 in the LHS auditorium.

The boys competed in a series of events that consisted of an introduction, fitness, swimwear, poise, and composure. Everett also won the talent portion of the competition with a magic act.

The runner-up spot went to Morgan Glidden, who sang a song by Mayday Parade called, “I Swear This Time I Mean it,” for his talent.

“If anything, the competition taught me to be in front of a lot of people without being nervous at all,” Glidden said.

Cutler Lang dances for the introduction of the Mr. LHS competition on Jan. 10. Photo by Grace Eller.

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Beidler’s smile still shines through the halls of LHS LHS drama unravels mystery

By Sandra Kinney Co-Editor in Chief

On Jan. 15, 2018, Lewiston High School senior Megan Beidler died due to complica-

tions from infection and surgery.

Beidler was well-known by the staff and students of LHS for her bright personality and willingness to offer kind words to all those around her.

Megan Beidler passed away Jan. 15. Photo courtesy of LHS yearbook.

Beidler attended LHS with her sister and fellow senior Kierra Beidler.

Staff members were quick to respond with caring words about Beidler.

“She always had something nice to say about s o m e o n e ,” said Jamie Bakker, who often chatted with Beidler in the halls.

In the Sept.

23, 2016, edition of The Bengal’s Purr, Beidler wrote a letter to the editor advocating for universal wheelchair access t h ro u g h o u t Lewiston.

“Megan was very kindhearted and full of personality,” said Alex Rhea, who worked with Beidler in Transitions.

“She enjoyed helping others and putting them first. She would easily drop anything to put another person’s needs before her own.”

“Social butterfly” is a term used often to describe Beidler.

“Megan was one [of ], if not the most social, students that I have ever had the opportunity to teach,” Rhea said.

“She was the most loyal of friends, and a fun student to work with,” added Jennifer Spears, who worked with Beidler in Transitions. “She put a smile on my face every time I saw her. She will be greatly missed.”

Beidler’s Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Crosspoint Church in Lewiston.

By Josie Hafer Staff Reporter The Lewiston High School drama club is serving up suspense, mystery and murder in its most recent production, And Then There Were None, closing Jan. 27.

The murder mystery, based on Agatha Christie’s novel by the same name, opened Jan. 24.

Drama adviser, Mel Syverson, directs the show along with Zach Haas, an LHS student and drama club president.

The show’s last performance is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in the LHS auditorium.

Students and faculty of LHS can purchase tickets for $1, as can seniors and children age 6 and under. Any others can buy tickets for $3.

LC-Valley jumps at volunteer opportunities NHS sees Students, Schlafman blood drive staff donate ByStaffErika Reporter to local For nonprofits that need a boost, success there are lots of ways that residents

By Parker Phelps of the Lewiston-Clarkston community food bank News Assistant can help as volunteers.

By Amanda Egland Co-Editor in Chief

Students at Lewiston High School collected 1,433 pounds and $365 in cash for the Idaho Food Bank in December.

According to the food drive coordinator, William Autrey, the senior class brought in the most food with approximately 800 pounds. Shannon VanBuren’s senior classes were the highest contributors, raising $544.60 for the cause, part of which was used to purchase food and toiletries, and the rest was donated in cash.

“We will grow from, here.

It’s already in a good place and now we hope to expand, possibly adding a toy drive next year,” said Autrey.

Volunteer opportunities include: • Family Promise: This program can serve up to four families at a time, helping find places for them to stay and with donations such as toiletries (familypromiselc.org, 208-798-3349).

• YWCA: In February is the annual SOUPport Our Shelters fundraiser. Volunteers can hand-paint or buy a bowl to help raise money for YWCA shelters (ywcaidaho.org, 208-743-1535).

• The ROC: This organization helps homeless people with shelter and other needs (rocrescuemission.com, 208-791-1176).

• The Salvation Army: Individuals, groups and families can volunteer at the soup kitchen here (lewiston.salvationarmy.org, 208-746-9653).

• Idaho Food Bank: Volunteers can help assemble food bags and boxes along with other activities. Those who need food can call ahead of time to Photo courtesy of ywcaidaho.org. see what they currently provide (idahofoodbank.org, 208-746-2288).

Lewiston’s National Honors Society exceeded its Red Cross blood drive goals Jan. 5, in Fenton Gym. The group set a goal amount of 26 units donated, and received 31 units from LHS donors. With NHS adviser, Jamie Bakker, 15 students helped put on the drive.

“It went really well this time!” said Bakker, who took on the drive with Cynthia Johnson’s retirement in Spring 2017.

Of 37 students who attempted to donate, 33 who were able to do so.

Among those students was Dakota Brown.

“It’s just a really good thing to do,” Brown said.

Coming up, NHS is planning its spring philanthropy well as an awards ceremony.

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Friday, Jan. 26, 2018

Senior finishes last year with first Golden Throne

By Braeden Keane Sports Features Editor

Connor Grainger prepares for first Golden Throne. Photo by Grace Eller.

As the annual Golden Throne game commences, Clarkston and Lewiston are pitted against each other for the glory of winning the iconic throne, senior, Connor Grainger prepares for his last LHS basketball season.

Apart from state-level competition, Golden Throne is one of the biggest games of the season. This game determines which school has the most school spirit.

Grainger started playing basketball about seven years ago.

Even though this is his last year at LHS, this is his first year playing in the Golden Throne game.

As Grainger reflects on the beginning of his high school career, friendship stands out.

“One of my favorite things in

high school was chillin’ with the fellas on the bus rides,” Grainger said.

It’s fair to say that every high school basketball player in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley looks forward to Golden Throne. But it also brings the challenge of playing under booming noise and strong pressure from the fans.

Practices leading up to the game have been more intense that usual practices, said Grainger.

“The practices have a much different vibe and are super-intense,” said Grainger As this is his last season, Grainger looks forward to his college years.

“I mainly want to focus on school, so I’m not going to play college ball -- just gonna enjoy myself,” said Grainger.

Nerves are definitely the

biggest factor in this game as noise surrounds the players.

This game puts a whole new meaning into “keep calm, play on,” as it forces players to enter the “game face” zone.

“As for the nerves, I’ll probably just throw up a bunch before the game and then I’ll be fine,” Grainger joked.

A big factor in preparing for the game is routine, which creates accountability. Procedure is important to anything having to do with muscle memory.

When his game starts at 8 p.m. hits tonight, Grainger is looking forward to seeing everyone show their spirit.

“I’m super-excited, I think everyone should definitely show up,” said Grainger Students gather, players warm up. Audience buckle up, because this is Golden Throne.

Savolainen overcomes pressure of Golden Throne

Nate Savolainen shoots for Golden Throne . Photo by Amanda Egland.

By Braeden Keane Sports Features Editor Nate Savolainen, senior at Clarkston High School, plays his last Golden Throne game this evening.

“I plan on treating this like any other game, not worrying about the pressure,” said

Savolainen.

Each person in the stands tonight will be cheering. Whether it’s for Lewiston or for Clarkston doesn’t matter -- what matters is that the noise will be booming around the walls of the LCSC Activity Center.

“I’m gonna do what I can do, and control what I can control,

and do my pregame stuff, including eating a pack of Ritz,” said Savolainen.

With one previous Golden Throne under his belt, Savolainen understands what pressure comes along with it.

“This will be my second Golden Throne game and since it’s my last time playing this game with my friends it will make the memories that much more special,” said Savolainen.

After high school Savolainen doesn’t plan on playing college ball, but he will forever hold the memories of his high school career.

“Practices have been more intense, but every practice is different and we just get after each other and get better,” said Savolainen.

Coaches, parents, peers, trusted adults, grandparents, support can come from many places. Support is important to any sport that a student can play. It’s what motivates a player to get better, without sup-

port, there is no athlete.

“I look up to my parents the most for how they have pushed me and guided me through all of my sports. [They] have made an amazing impact on my life,” said Sacolainen.

Entering Golden Throne as a basketball player introduces an array of feelings.

“Golden Throne is full of excitement as well as butterflies,” said Savolainen.

Teachers, students, parents, community members, they all gather together to watch this exciting game.

Team encouragement is also a big part to a successful player and season. Without a team there is only a player and that does not win games.

“The best thing about this season was the friendship that I shared with the other guys,” said Savolainen.

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Bantams 2017-18 wrestling season in review

By Kaitlyn Hinkley Sports Editor Kicking off the 2017-2018 Clarkston wrestling season, the Bantams had the annual “Wrestle Off” Nov. 29. At this dual, members of the team wrestled against each other; for some athletes, this meant a spot on varsity but for others it meant extra practice.

The Saturday of that same week, the varsity team went north to wrestle at the Deer Park Invite in Washington. At Deer Park, the only wrestler to place (2nd) was senior, Jake Freeman at 152 pounds.

Dec. 9 the Bantams attended the Leonard Shuttle Invitational Tournament in Othello, Washington. In Othello, Freeman placed first (152 pounds). Placing third were senior Justin Smith (113 pounds), senior Jordan Welch (126 pounds), sophomore Tanner Lange (132 pounds), senior Isaac Draper (160 pounds), junior Aeden Galles (182 pounds), and junior Ben Smith (195 pounds), pushing the Bantams to place fourth as a team.

Making their way up the Bear Den in Moscow Dec. 12 the Bantams wrestled the Bears but fell as a team 34-39. Adam Caulde won by forfeit, Welch took the 126-pound win by pin, Lange took the 132-pound win by major decision (12-1), Freeman took the 152-pound win by pin, Will Sliger took the 170-pound win by injury default, and Galles took the

182-pound win by pin.

Over winter break, CHS wrestlers made their way to two tournaments.

Starting Dec. 22, the Bantams wrestled at the Best of The West tournament, in Pasco, Washington. On the first day, the Bantams went 3-1, falling to Hanford in the team dual section.

The second day, Dec. 23, the second day, the BOTW changed from a team dual to an individual tournament.

Only seniors placed at this tournament: Freeman, who placed third in the 145-pound bracket; Smith, who placed sixth in the 113-pound bracket; and Draper, who placed seventh in the 160-pound bracket.

The second tournament of winter break was the Christmas Tournament in Pomeroy, Washington, Dec. 29. Placing wrestlers were: Smith (first) at 113 pounds, Freeman (first) at 152 pounds, and Galles (second) at 182 pounds.

Starting the week back from winter break, the Bantams faced the Cheney Blackhawks at home Jan. 3.

The Bantams pushed over the Blackhawks 40-37. The wins that contributed to Clarkson’s score include: 106 Skylor Hawkins’s pin, 113 Justin Smith’s pin, 145 Dallin Vaughns’s pin, 152 Jake Freeman’s major decision (11-1), 160 Isaac Draper’s pin, 195 Aeden Gallas’ forfeit and heavyweight Gunnar Clough’s forfeit.

Heading to Cheney,

Jakob Freeman scissors his opponent Hunter Fligger at the LHS vs CHS dual on Jan. 16. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley.

Washington, Jan. 6, the Bantams wrestled at the BlackHawk Invite where Freeman placed first in the 152 bracket, Draper placed third in the 160 bracket, Smith placed fourth in the 113 bracket, and Galles placed fifth in the 182 bracket.

The Bantams went north to face East Valley Jan.10, where only Hawkins (106 pounds) and Freeman (152 pounds) beat their opponents, both by pins. Taylor Southmayd, 113-pounder, received a forfeit. The final score for the East Valley-Clarkston dual was 1866.

Dallin Vaughs lifts Kade Hendren in attempt to return him to the mat at the LHS vs CHS dual on Jan. 16. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley.

Justin Smith tries to rotate his opponent, Owen Hemphill at the LHS vs CHS dual, Jan. 16. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley.

Leaving the state for Montana, the Bantams wrestled at the annual Rocky Mountain Classic in Missoula, Jan. 12 and 13. Freeman ended the tournament in third at 145 pounds and Hawkins in sixth at 103 pounds.

“It was a great time in the year to look at what I need to before state and meet my goals,” Freeman said about the tournament placings.

Next, the Bantams took on the Lewiston Bengals at Booth Hall Jan. 16. The final score of the match was 33-54 with wins coming from Hawkins (106, pin), Smith (113, pin), Mick Brown (120, pin), Vaughns (132, pin), and Freeman (145, decision 10-3).

For the last home match of the season, CHS took on Pullman on at home Jan. 17, beating them 59-22. The wins that aided the Bantams in their success include Hawkins (106, pin), Smith (113, forfeit), Jordan Welch (126, pin), Vaughns (138, pin), Freeman (152, pin), Draper (160, pin), Slinger (170, injury default), Galles (195, pin), Daniel Nicklaus (220, forfeit), and Clough (HVW, pin).

The Bantams traveled to Lewiston again for the annual Clearwater Classic on Jan. 19 and 20 where Freeman and Hawkins shined on the mat, continuing to place like they did at Rocky Mountain. Freeman (152) and Hawkins (106) both placed first, winning by decision.

Stats for the Jan. 24 West Valley dual were not available at press time.

The next time the Bantams will wrestle is Feb. 2 and 3 at the district-level tournament in Spokane, Washington.

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Bantam boys basketball season breakdown

By Grace Eller Photography Editor

With their season starting Dec. 1, by mid-January the varsity Bantams had an overall record of 5-8 going into Golden Throne.

“I think the beauty of the Golden Throne is that it helps us to prepare for the big games that are ahead of us in our league,” said coach, Justin Jones. “Being able to manage the anticipation, the environment and the highs and lows of this game really helps both teams as we both move forward in our postseason pushes.”

Dec. 1, the Bantams played Shadle Park in Spokane, Washington. They lost with a score of 40-72.

The Bantams stayed home, to play Moscow High School, Dec. 7, and won with a score of 55-40.

Dec. 8, the CHS Bantams traveled to East Valley High School, in Spokane.

They won with a score of 52-40.

“The season is going good, and we are coming together as a team,” said Alex Italia, sophomore guard.

Tuesday, Dec. 12. the boys played Pullman High School, at CHS.The Bantams lost with a score of 41-43.

Dec. 21, the Bantams played

Shadle Park at CHS. They lost with a score of 41-44.

The annual Avista Basketball Tournament at Lew-

la Walla High School, Ferris High School and North Central High School.

Dec. 28 the Bantams played North Central, and lost with a score of 4748. Dec. 29 the Bantams p l a y e d Moscow High School and won with a score of 42-49. Dec. 30, the Bantams played the Bengals and lost with a score of 45-29.

In the first game of the New Year, Jan. 3, CHS played West Valley High School at WVHS in Spokane. They lost with a score of 47-59.

“I expect a bunch of good

Being able to manage the anticipation, the environment and the highs and lows of this game really helps both teams. -- Justin Jones is-Clark State College, took place Dec. 28, 29 and 30 in Lewiston. The Bantams, played with eight other high schools including; Lapwai High School, Lewiston High School, Moscow High School, Wenatchee High School, Timberline High School, Wal-

times with the team,” said Nate Savolainen, senior, about the end of the season.

Jan. 5, the bantams played Cheney High School, at CHS. The Bantams lost with a score of 49-57.

Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Bantams played East Valley, at the CHS Coop. They won with a score of 53-44.

Jan. 12, CHS played Pullman High School, at PHS. They lost with a score of 51-59.

Friday, Jan. 19, the Bantams played West Valley, at CHS. They won with a score of 5552.

The stats for the Jan. 20 game (Cheney), Jan. 23 (East Valley), and Jan. 24 (Pullman) were not available at press time.

CHS girls basketball team prepares for GT ’18

By Kaitlyn Hinkley Sports Editor Talk about starting the season on a strong note. The Clarkston Bantams opened their 20172018 lady basketball season against Shadle Park, beating McTavish 60-42.

“It felt really good,” said senior, Anna Sharp. “Everything from the previous practices came together, and I could tell that we were going to have a good season.”

Taking on an opponent familiar to the Bengals, Clarkston played Moscow at the Den and

beat the bears 66-56, scoring more points than the Bengals did against the Bears, but also letting the Bears score more points.

Going up against one of the tougher opponents in the Bantams' league, the game against East Valley (Spokane) was a struggle. The Bantams fell to East Valley 58-69.

For the first home game of the season, the Bantams took on Pullman Dec. 12, beating the Greyhounds 60-28.

The Dec. 15 game against Lakeland was cancelled due to weather and road conditions.

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The Bantams played a familiar opponent Dec. 21, getting the same outcomes they did the first time. The lady Bantams beat McTavish 64-12.

During winter vacation, CHS attended the Avista Holiday Tournament where they placed second overall. The Bantams fell to North Central 39-49 in the championship game. The wins that helped the ladies get to the finals included Wenatchee (59-42) and Lake City (50-47).

Starting the New Year with a winning foot forward, Clarkston beat West Valley

(Spokane) 59-49 Jan. 3.

Continuing the winning streak, the Bantams beat the Cheney Blackhawks 55-42 Jan. 5, at home.

Holding another game at home, Jan. 9, the Bantams beat East Valley 57-55. The Bantams kept the margins close for the second time this season, but freshman Ashlyn Wallace knew the pressure was on. In the last seconds of the game, Wallace stole the ball, securing the Bantams' win.

Playing the Pullman Greyhounds for the second time this season, the Bantams

set their hopes high for another win and that is just what they got. On Jan. 12, CHS beat PHS 65-45.

On Jan. 19, CHS invited West Valley to play at the chicken coop. The Bantams beat the Eagles 52-43.

Playing Cheney again Jan. 20, the Bantams had a familiar outcome. They beat the Blackhawks 62-45.

The scores against East Valley Jan. 23 and Pullman Jan. 24 were not available at press time.

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10 Player Profiles

Clarkston Varsity Girls Player Profiles Jalena Henry #32

“Jay”

Position: Forward Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What does this team mean to you? Everything, family.

Who inspires you? My sister If you had a team motto, what would it be? We ready For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the atmosphere.

Mikayla Hill #21

“Hill” Position: Forward Grade: 11 (Junior) What is your secret weapon?

Christmas socks If you had a team motto, what would it be? We ready For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The atmosphere and crowd.

Makinzie Packwood #10

Anna Sharp #3

“Kinz”

“AJ’s full time tutor”

Position: All Grade: 12 (Senior) What do you love about Clarkston? The support from the community.

What is your secret weapon?

Christmas socks For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The atmosphere and crowd.

Jazmyne Woodbury #2

Position: Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) What is your secret weapon?

Christmas socks If your teammates gave you a superlative, what would it be? Best Slapper For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the atmosphere and the crowd.

Samantha Chatfield #33 “Sam” Position: Forward/iPad Grade: 9 (Freshman) What is your secret weapon?

Christmas socks If you had a team motto, what would it be? We ready.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The crowd and the atmopshere.

Mickala Jaskson#25 Lauren Johnson #24

“Mick”

“LaurHen”

Position: Guard Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What does this team mean to you? Everything, they are my second family.

Who inspires you? My doggo, Lilly For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The atmosphere, how crazy the crowd gets.

Position: Center Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What does this team mean to you? They are another family to me!

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... All the people who come and support, and being able to say I played in the Golden Throne.

“Walking Dictionary”

“Adub”

AJ Sobotta #23

Position: Guard Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball? “Be smarter” -- Anna Sharp For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The atmosphere.

Ashlyn Wallace #1

Position: Guard Grade: 9 (Freshman) What does this team mean to you? Second family What will you miss most about this team? Bus rides, jokes, getting trash-canned.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Atmosphere.

Allie Jones #12

“Wicked Angel” Position: Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) What does this team mean to you? My second family Who inspires you? My dog Frank. He’s a bulldog.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the atmosphere and crowd.

Maxine White Temple #55

“DAD”

Position: Center Grade: 12 (Senior) Who is your personal warrior? Dad Max Who inspires you? Aunt Pat Who will you miss most when the season is over?

LaurHen For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The crowd and atmosphere.

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Clarkston Varsity Boys Player Profiles Jaxson Allen #5

“Jallen”

Position: Forward Grade: 11 (Junior) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball? Go hard every play. Good things happen to those who work hard.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing with the squad.

Alex Italia #20

“Alesh”

Position: Guard Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What is your secret weapon?

South American mustache What do you love about Clarkston? The support our fans and communtiy give us.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing in front of everyone I know.

Tru Allen #1

“Tru”

Position: Pint Guard Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What is your secret weapon?

My long hair. It doesn’t look like it distracts players but it does.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the fans, and to go out on the court and do what we do.

Colton Dudley #30 Kaeden Frazier #25

“C-duddy”

Position: Forward Grade: 11 (Junior) What will you miss most about this team? Playing basketball with my friend everyday.

Do you have any team “jokes”? Austin and his girls For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing with the boys.

Austin Roueche #3 Nate Savolainen #10

“Roushey or Montone”

Position: Guard Grade: 11 (Junior) Whats the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball? If you miss, miss 100%.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forewrd to... playing basketball at a high level with my bros.

“Savo”

Position: Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) Do you have any pre-game rituals? Jam out If you had a team motto, what would it be?

Blind faith For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the atmosphere.

“KKFraz”

Position: Guard Grade: 10 (Sophomore) If your teammates gave you a superlative, what would it be? Best Eyes For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing in such a high energy game and atmosphere in front of so many people.

Brendan Reed #50

“Big Man”

Position: Forward Grade: Senior (12) What is your secret weapon? My 3-point sky hook Who inspires you? Coach Jones For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to.. playing in front of a huge crowd.

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Gus Hagstead #14

“Gus Bus”

Position: Small Forward/ Power Forward Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball? Get buckets For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to.. the energy and beating Lewiston.

Brandton Chatfield #33

Position: Forward Grade: 11 (Junior) No further player information provided.

Tayler Garrett #23

Position: Forward Grade: 11 (Junior) No further player information provided.

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Rivals on the court, teamates in the community, LHS and CHS work together to achieve big things Man on the Street: What is your favorite part of CHS booster club makes kind donation Schools give back to community Victoria Sabo, LHS Senior: “My favorite part is dressing up for spirit days.”

By Amanda Egland Co-Editor in Chief Lewiston and Clarkston high schools have raised substantial amounts of money over the years, approximately $17,000 acfundraising for Goldcording to Jim Silvestri, Lewen Throne. For 2017 the iston’s ASB adviser. schools combined raised This year’s goal is to raise $20,000 between the schools according to LHS ASB president, Mason Bartholomei.

Each year the ASB executives from each school

meet to decide on where the funds will be donated. This year the combined council decided to donate to Meals on Wheels, Zeus’ Friends, LHS families in need and the Gina Quesenberry Foundation, while putting money back into the schools to contribute to clothing and food pantries for students.

“We are ecstatic to be supporting these great causes,” said Bartholomei.

Golden Throne week?

Dylin Elder, CHS Senior: “My favorite part is the rivalry we have between the two schools”

Austin Carper, LHS Junior: “When Steele beats Dabbs raising spirit link money.”

Tami Norland, CHS Attendance Officer: “The excitement that the kids feel about [the game].”

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The 11th annual Bantam Booster Auction will be held March 9 at the Lewiston Elks Club. According to the Clarkston Bantam Booster Facebook page, this auction sets the booster club’s budget for athletics and activities.

“This is the second year for The Bantam Boutique where legitimate, useful, items are crafted by CHS students to be donated and highlighted in a special corner of the auction,” said Hollie Williams, president of the Bantam Boosters. “The girls basketball team is putting together a T-shirt quilt with all the Golden Throne T-shirts from the beginning as well.”

The Bantam Boosters hold

monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lecture hall of the Clarkston High School.

Accomplishments of the Bantam Boosters include the 6th Street reader board at CHS, the United States flag in the main gym, the main gym scoreboards, courtyard picnic tables, spirit banners, and outdoor trash can holders.

“We assist by providing funds towards uniforms, which are on a four-year rotation,” Williams explained. “We try to honor special requests by CHS groups, events, or teams if they are within our guidelines.”

The Clarkston Booster Club also contributes $300 toward printing for the The Bengal’s Purr Golden Throne publicationn each year.

On the other side of the bridge,

Lewiston High School handles fundraising quite differently, where each team or club raises funds for its own program.

According to LHS athletic director, Corey Williams, each group has a few fundraisers that work really well. This makes it difficult for the school to forgo those in place of just a few school-wide fundraisers.

Those Lewiston High School programs have been busy with fundraising this school year.

The girls basketball team held its annual poinsettia sale and raised approximately $6,000 according to coach, Dave Cornelia. This money will be used for summer camps, and travel gear. The LHS cheer team also held the annual Mr.LHS competition, raising $5,000.

The cheerleaders will use this money to cover competition

Collaboration between schools unites drama students

Valley moves forward building, voting for new high schools

As the 23rd annual Golden

The Lewiston School District will hold its groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new high school at 4 p.m. Feb, 20. This event is open to the community.

On March 14, 2017, citizens of Lewiston voted to pass a $59.8 million bond in order to construct a new high school and career-technical building.

Meanwhile, Clarkston School District proposed a bond for $60.5 million. According to yesforclarkston. org, the district intended to use the fund for district-wide facility improvements, reconstruction of the current Clarkston High School and CHS amenities improvements.

Then on Nov. 7, 2017, Asotin County residents voted with 51.21 percent in favor

By Loretta Tuell Features Assistant

Throne battle begins, the theater departments of Lewiston High School and Clarkston High School collaborate

for the third time to bring the schools together rivalry-free.

Lewiston High School and Clarkston High School

Lewiston and Clarkston High School drama departments caught in the act of James and the Giant Peach.

Photo by Leah Schmidt.

collaborated to perform the Roald Dahl musical James and the Giant Peach in December. LHS and CHS drama students worked hard and studied their lines to put on their third converged production. With the holidays being near, the performance would be a great time for families to sit together and watch the high schools unite for a family-friendly production.

Becci Tank, Ethan Smith, Larry Goodwin and Mel Syverson, the directors of the production, discussed what the duo schools would do for the winter performance. The four decided that James and the Giant Peach would be the perfect story for the students of LHS and CHS to perform.

The abundant characters and musical aspect of the show made it a great fit for the collaboration of the schools.

LHS and CHS cast members

worked together to make the set and many costumes.

The cast was excited to work together again and see their friends.

“That’s what makes it fun, you make new friends and get close with old ones,” said LHS senior, Zach Haas.

The two high schools often have rivalries, but for James and the Giant Peach that was not the case.

“Immediately there were no ‘Bengals’ and ‘Bantams’.

They were a cast that needed titles,” said Smith, a former CHS Bantam.

The high schools were able to come together to put on an entertaining show, without rivalry. When the show came to a close and the cast members were going their separate ways, they said they felt upset to be parting.

And so, the community will eagerly await their next collaboration.

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of the bond, and 48.79 percent rejecting it. A 60 percent supermajority was required to pass the bond according to Clarkston city councilman, Skate Pierce. This is the school district’s third consecutive failure to pass a school bond.

“With the restructuring of education funding in Washington, this bond would have only been a $.33/$1000 increase over what residents are currently paying,” Pierce explained. “For the average house in the city of Clarkston, that would have been an increase of less than $50 dollars per year. It only gets more expensive. This is something that is needed and will eventually pass.”

The Clarkston School District plans to run another attempt to build a new high school. According to previous campaign manager and Lewiston city councilor Jesse

Maldonado, the timeline will be set after the school district has taken further time

to listen to the citizens’ comments and concerns to make sure the next proposal has

Dr. Robert Donaldson talks about the new high school campus.

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more input from all members of the community.

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Lewiston Varsity Girls Player Profiles

Cameron Cady #20

“Mom”

Position: Post Grade: 12 (Senior) Who inspires you?

Savannah Taylor For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... ending my senior year with a win over Clarkston and, as usual, getting to play in an atmosphere like that.

Kendyll Kinzer #11

“Kenny”

Position: Post Grade: 11 (Junior) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about basketball? Free throws are free, make them.

What is you secret weapon?

My “monkey arms.”

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... winning.

Bryn Cornelia #5

“B-ryn (Bryan)”

Position: Wing Grade: 12 (Senior) What’s your secret weapon?

My height, I’m super tall!

Who inspires you? Our film girl, KT Vassar. I want to be that good at video edits.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... beating Clarkston... again!

Alyssa Ralstin #3

“Lyss”

Position: Wing Grade: 12 (Senior) Who will you miss most when the season is over?

Everyone, but especially the other seniors. I’ve been playing with them since I started playing basketball.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... winning and playing in it one more time.

“My”

Position: Point Gaurd Grade: 11 (Junior) Who is your personal warrior? My grandma who beat breast cancer twice and always had a smile on her face.

Who inspires you? Megan Light and Beyonce For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... beating the Bantams.

Demi Randall #2

“Queen B”

Position: Point Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) Who inspires you? My cousin Malcolm Do you have any team jokes? “Did you get your socks from Goodwill?” -Coach White For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... winning.

Morgan Genzer #14

“Mo”

Position: Wing Grade: 12 (Senior) If your teammates gave you a superlative, what would it be? Biggest Hick Who inspires you? My sisters For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the atmosphere, the crowd, and obviously winning.

Caitlin Richardson#24

“Caiti Mac”

Position: Post Grade: 10 (Sophomore) Who will you miss most when the season is over?

Madi Stoddard.

Who inspires you? My dad What do you love about Lewiston? Everyone in it For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing this year because it is my first year.

Aspen Witters #10 “Hal”

Position: Wing Grade: 10 (Sophomore) What’s your secret weapon?

Driving to the hoop Who Inspires you? My sister, Paige What do you love about Lewiston? The community support For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing in my first Golden Throne.

“Aspen”

Position: Wing Grade: 11 (Junior) If your teammates gave you a superlative, what would it be? Biggest Muscles Who Inspires you? My grandma For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Playing in front of the whole valley for the first time!

Kaitlyn Isley #15

“Big Kate”

Position: Post Grade: 12 (Senior) If your teammates gave you a superlative, what would it be? Best Style... duh.

What will you miss most about the team? All the girls For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... winning the Throne for the fifth year straight!

Madison Stoddard #22

“Sadi Mtoddard”

Position: Post Grade: 12 (Senior) What is your secret weapon?

My ability to trip over flat lines Who inspires you? Mr. Teichmer What do you love about Lewiston? The smell For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the Golden Throne “photo shoot.”

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Hally Wells #4

Maya Eke #21

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Lewiston Varsity Boys Player Profiles Treyce Bradley #32 Joshua Chapman #5 Treyton Forsman #44 Connor Grainger #15 Cody McKenzie #1

“Lil’ T-Brad”

Position: Guard Grade: 11 (Junior) If you had a team motto what would it be? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

What is your secret weapon?

Hustle For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the loud crowds and energy.

“J Chap”

Position: Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball? Defend first, offense will follow.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Getting a parking spot and getting a 5-peat.

“T4”

Position: Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) If your teammates gave you a superlative, what would it be? Best Bench Supporter.

What do you love about Lewiston? The community For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... all the fans in the gym.

“C”

Position: Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball? Shoot the ball Who is your personal warrior?

My great-grandpa For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing ball.

“Slice”

Position: All of ‘em Grade: 12 (Senior) If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Donny, take a lap.”

What do you love about Lewiston? We have a Pizza Hut. For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... finding a parking spot.

Braden Ruddell #21 Donaven Santana #24 Connor Spencer #23 Kyle Van Boeyen #50 Tyson Wallace #10

“Bboy”

Position: Guard Grade: 12 (Senior) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball?

Have fun For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Winning the game and winning the throne for the fifth straight year.

“Donny”

Position: PG; SG Grade: 11 (Junior) Who inspires you? My mom.

She is the strongest person I know.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... going head to head against Clarkston in front of so many people. Also wearing a tux and looking clean.

Braeden Wilson #20

“Kaika J”

Position: Forward Grade: 12 (Senior) What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved about the sport of basketball? I would be able to play my senior year.

Who’s the hardest worker?

Bboy For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the hype.

“C-Spence”

Position: Guard Grade: 11 (Junior) What is your secret weapon?

My mid-range jimmy (jumpshot) Who’s the hardest worker?

Connor Grainger For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the fans and the intensity.

“Kittles”

Position: Center Grade: 11 (Junior) If you had a team motto, what would it be? Hard work What is your secret weapon? Post game For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The crowd/hype.

“T-Wall”

Position: Guard Grade: 11 (Junior) Do you have any pregame rituals? Zone everything out, and then focus on what I need to do.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the hype. I’m excited to see what we bring in this game.

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Varsity boys basketball prepares carefully for GT

By Grace Eller Photo Editor

The Bengal boys varsity basketball team started its season Nov. 28, and by mid-January it had an overall record of 4-6.

With 7 losses behind his team, Coach Jayson Ulrich, had player focus in mind while preparing his team for the Jan. 26 Golden Throne game against its Clarkston rival.

“We will watch film, talk through every Clarkston player, and every play.” Ulrich said. “We will crank up the music and make it so loud that

they can’t hear anything. They will have to have the most focus they have ever had to execute.”

“We started out pretty slow, but we are getting better as a team. [We’re] getting better teammate chemistry and starting to win some games,” said Braden Ruddell, senior guard.

Dec. 12, the Bengals traveled to Pendleton High School in Pendleton, Oregon, and lost with a score of 51-79.

The Bengals played Moscow High School at Booth Hall, Dec. 14. They lost with a score of 54-

57.

Dec. 16, the Bengals were scheduled to play Hermiston High School, at Booth Hall, but due to weather HHS players were unable to make it.

Dec. 28,29 and 30 the Bengals attended the Avista Basketball Tournament at Lewis-Clark State College along with eight teams from Lapwai High School, Clarkston High School, Moscow High School, Wenatchee High School, Timberline High School, Walla Walla High School, Ferris High School, and North Central High School.

Dec. 28 the Bengals played Walla Walla and lost with a score of 37-58. Dec. 29 the Bengals played Wenatchee and won with a score of 7065. Dec. 30 the Bengals played Clarkston won with a score of 45-29.

The Bengals played Lakeland High School, Jan. 2 at Booth Hall. They won with a score of 68-60.

Jan. 5, the Bengals traveled to Lake City High School, and played Lake City, they lost with a score of 57-75.

“I expect us to get a lot better, and grow as a team, and start

playing as a team,” said Tyson Wallace, junior.

The Bengals traveled to Wenatchee to play Wenatchee High School Jan. 9, and they lost with a score of 50-56.

Jan. 12, The Bengals played Post Falls High School at Booth Hall, they lost with a score of 49-64.

Jan. 15, the Bengals traveled to Sandpoint to play Sandpoint High School, they won with a score of 47-46.

The Bengals traveled to Jordan Court to play Coeur d’Alene High School, Jan. 19, they lost with a score of 46-51.

to Walla Walla (49-58).

Starting the New Year off a little rocky against Post Falls, the Bengals fell 26-58 on Jan. 1. Learning from the loss against Trojans, the ladies beat a familiar opponent, the Moscow Bears, 52-43 on Jan. 4. The last time the lady Bengals played the Bears, Lewiston won 63-49.

Jan. 12, the Lady Bengals played Lake City at Lake City, where the Bengals fell 40-47.

Taking on Post Falls again, this time at home Jan. 12, the Bengals fell to the Trojans 3664.

Lewiston’s lady Bengals traveled north to take on Sandpoint Jan. 15, where they beat the Bulldogs 48-25.

On Jan. 19, LHS traveled to Coeur d’Alene to play the Vikings, where they beat CD'A 61-51. The Bengals had already played this team, keeping the Vikings at a lower score the previous time.

“It was a lot closer than it should have been. They were able to get to the free throw line and make uncontested lay-ins” said senior wing, Morgan Genzer.

The score for the Lake City game Jan. 22 was not available at press time.

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Hutchens’ pin, 145 Hunter Fligger’s pin, 152 Billy Hobbs’ forfeit, 160 Max Hill’s pin, 195 Kyle Cook’s’ minor decision (10-9), and Jared Dykes’s pin.

Jan. 5 and 6, the Bengals attended the Rollie Lane Tournament in Nampa. No wrestlers placed at this tournament.

Starting Jan. 11, the Bengals made their way to Montana for the Rocky Mountain Classic tournament. At 160 pounds, Hill placed sixth, being the only Bengal to place.

“It felt good,” said Hill. “It’s nice to see the hard work put in finally paid off.”

Jan. 16, the Bengals took on the Clarkston Bantams, beating them 54-33. The following wins helped the Bengals beat the Bantams: Fiamengo’s forfeit at 98 pounds, Trenton Hall’s pin at 126, Hutchens pin at 138,

Hobbs’ pin at 152, Hill’s pin at 160, Damon Shaw’s pin at 170, Cook’s pin at 182, Lance Lorang’s pin at 195, Karlin Schlafman’s pin at 220, and Dyke’s pin at 285.

“It was a true moment of glory,” Lorang recalled, “I was one of the last ones I was one of the last ones to go out there… and I wanted to wanted to do like everybody else… pin my guy.”

At the 32nd annual Clearwater Classic Jan. 19 and 20, senior Hutchens led the Bengals throughout the tournament.

Hutchens placed first at 138 pounds, Fiamengo placed second at 98 pounds, and Fliger placed third at 145 pounds.

The next time the Lewiston Bengals wrestle is today vs Coeur d’ Alene at Jordan Court, starting at 3 pm. More on this event is at trackwrestling.com.

Lady Bengals shoot Bengal wrestling wins pin by pin

By Kaitlyn Hinkley Sports Editor The most exciting game of Lewiston basketball season has arrived, but before getting into the game of Golden Throne, here is an overview of the ladies' season leading up to the game.

Continuing the five-game winning streak, the Bengals changed that number to a six Dec. 12. Heading to Pendleton, Oregon. the ladies beat Buckaroos 51-38 in a non-league game.

“It felt good, we got off to a slow start, but it was a good team win in the end,” said senior wing, Alyssa Ralstin.

Tipping off winter break, LHS took on one of the biggest rivals in the league, the Coeur d’Alene Vikings. Starting with the Vikings as a league opener made a lot of the players feel “a little nervous” Ralstin said, but after pulling off a 64-30 point win, “It’s always good to beat CDA,” said senior post, Cameron Cady.

During winter break, the Bengals played at the annual Avista Holiday Tournament at LCSC Dec. 28-30. The Lady Bengals placed fourth, winning games against Genesis Prep Academy (70-39) and Wenatchee (74-54) but falling

Lewiston High Schools wrestling team continued the season, making its way to the Tri-State tournament at North Idaho College Dec. 15 and 16.

Although no Bengals placed at the tournament, they ranked 36th out of 69 teams.

“To keep the kids busy over break,” said Athletic Director Corey Williams, Lewiston held a Jamboree Dec. 22 that attracted Moscow, Orofino, Hellgate and a combination of Potlatch and Prairie. No stats were kept at the jamboree.

Dec. 28, the Bengals wrestled Moscow, beating the Bears 45-21. The wins that contributed to the win were 98 Gage Fiamengo’s forfeit, 113 Owen Hemphill’s forfeit, 138 Tanner

Lewiston senior, Tanner Hutchens, pins to win the match vs. Clarkston High School freshman, Jayden Musgrove, Jan. 16 at Booth Hall. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley.

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MOD Pizza has impressive showing in debut

By Carl Snyder Entertainment Editor

Located at 600 21st St., MOD Pizza is a restaurant that recently opened in Lewiston, Idaho. MOD is a pizza chain that offers a variety of different pizzas, along with allowing the customer to completely customize their pizza. Not only do they serve pizza, they serve various salads and desserts.

The pizza being reviewed will be the Calexico, a pizza made with mozzarella, jalapenos, chicken, hot buffalo sauce and red sauce. Along with the Calexico, MOD’s cinnamon strips with cinnamon glaze will be evaluated.

The Calexico is a diverse pizza. The chicken is savory and the mozzarella is nice. The personality of this pizza comes from the buffalo sauce and the jalapenos. The buffalo sauce is spicy and adds a wonderful

heat to the pizza. The jalapenos are acidic, spicy and make the pizza tangy and piquant.

However, the buffalo sauce can easily be overbearing.

It hijacks the pizza with its powerful and penetrating flavor. Soon all one could feel is a mouth on fire with no

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more irresistible. When this is combined with the cinnamon glaze, all of the flavors come together and it’s game over.

This combination is “knock ‘em dead good” and is a gem. For these reasons, the cinnamon strip and glaze combination earns a perfect 10/10.

All together, MOD Pizza is an excellent restaurant.

The cinnamon strips were excellent. However, the pizza was not up to par with the cinnamon strips. Since the restaurant is called “MOD Pizza” and not “MOD Cinnamon Strips,” the weaker pizza is a problem. However, the pizza is still good, so MOD Pizza receives an 8.5/10.

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relief in sight. However if the buffalo sauce is evenly distributed, this pizza is a champion of flavor and taste, which is why the pizza receives a 8.3/10.

The cinnamon strips and glaze are simply marvelous.

The strips are made from pizza crust that have been seasoned with cinnamon and sugar. This may not sound appetizing, but oddly enough, it works quite well. The pizza crust adds a hint of saltiness to the classic cinnamon strip equation, which makes it

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Jumanji takes audience into adventurous world

By Mikey Vidovich Entertainment Assistant

Any movie with Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson, three of today’s best comedy actors, has to make an amazing film. Right? In this case, yes.

Directed by Jake Kasdan and released Dec. 20, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle tells the story of four high school students who, while in detention, are sucked into a game and made to “play” in order to get out.

This production is a remake of the 1995 Jumanji starring the late Robin Williams. Producer, Matt Tolmach, stated that this film is just another adventure

from the Jumanji World. Basically the only connection with this film and the original is that the Jumanji game is a part of the story. The film is labeled as an action, adventure and most importantly, comedy.

The comedy in this film was very well-written and portrayed. Of course, having three of today’s best and most popular comedy actors in one movie, it’s bound to be filled with laughs. Unlike most comedies, though, this film did not overdo the comedy.

When this film is trying to be funny, it actually is funny. On a recent Saturday in Lewiston, the whole audience cracked up almost every time Jack

The characters, in the beginning, were clichés.

There was Ser’Darius Blain playing the jock who cheated on his homework, Alex Wolff as the Cast of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, as they stand staring off into the distance. Photo courtesy of www.nerd who did his homeIMDb. work.

There Black’s character, Professor was Madison Iseman playing Sheldon, spoke. But the best part about the writing of this the self-absorbed, popular girl, film is that even though it’s a and Morgan Turner as the loncomedy, there are still serious er, outcast girl. When the characters are transported into the moments.

game they become complete opposites.

The remake modernizes Jumanji from a game board to a video game. According to variety.com, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, topped $500 million in the worldwide box office as of Jan. 5. This movie is enjoyable and rewatchable, and deserves a 9.6 out of 10.

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Performers share at Mystic

By Alexx Wren Features Assistant

Recently, Mystic Cafe has held a drawing at the end of the night, after all performances end. The cafe also offers trivia in between performers, with $20 Happy Day gift cards as

prizes.

Mystic Cafe is a great place to discover new art and new local artists sharing their talents, but this cafe also has amazing food and drinks. For tea lovers, Mystic offers options such as iced chai tea with hemp milk, For coffee people, Mystic lattes come in varieties.

The rose green tea and the rose lattes provide great options for people who love to try new things, along with the rosemary french fries, offering a flavor like nothing else.

The prices at the cafe can be a little high, but it’s worth it. Overall, the cafe offers a very nice environment. The staff are attentive and they care about the visitor’s experience. This small but gorgeous cafe offers something for everyone.

Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. at Lewiston’s Mystic Cafe, performers, poets and other artists are welcomed into the cafe to share their talents with a live audience.

Some performers are poets and share beautifully written poems about their perspectives on society or falling in love. No matter what it may be, the audience always pays close attention to each performer.

Other performers often include singers with acapella songs, along with ukulele, piano, guitar and even sometimes magic tricks. Some LHS students have performed at Mystic, such as Emilee Dingman, Emily Blair, Bryce Shantie, recent graduate Marshall Fisher.

Alexx Wren performs. Photo courtesy of Logan Rodgers.

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The great wall of the United States of America?

By Jonathan Wilcoxson Opinion Assistant

Jonathan Wilcoxson Recently, there has been renewed activity over the Mexico-United States security barrier, or more commonly known as “the wall” in mainstream media. Recently, Congress has been debating over the DACA program and deal which would renew DACA, a program that allows illegal immigrants who came to the US as children to receive deferred action on their cases to allow them to work, but require funds to be put aside for the construction of the wall. With this, the wall has become a flashpoint in American politics, and both sides have strong reasoning -- Republicans generally support the wall, while Democrats are generally

opposed to it.

According to a Thoughco. article titled “Weighing the Pros and Cons of U.S.-Mexico Border Barrier,” Republicans support the wall for several reasons. With a wall they believe there will be decreased illegal border crossings. Many feel that illegal immigrants from south of the border bring crime and take good-paying jobs from hard-working Americans. One reason many support the wall is that there has been a track record that shows that an increased law enforcement presence has led to decreased levels of illegal immigration.

What many don’t realize is that the border crossing itself is highly dangerous, and can generate money for criminal organizations in the form of human trafficking.

One thing critical to understanding this issue is that there is no proven major link between immigrants and crime. According to a National Criminal Justice Reference Service article titled “On Immigration and Crime,” the negative stereotypes of illegal immigrants were created through commentary

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Map of US-Mexico Border. Image courtesy of pixcooler.com. by political pundits, as there nation of immigrants and its has not been enough time for residents have an obligation a major study to be carried to help those who wish to out by a accredited research come here. There is a logical institution. fallacy with this statement, Democrats generally however, as many of oppose the wall for a couple American ancestors came of reasons, the first of which here legally. The third reason is the idea that Americans many democrats oppose the have a moral responsibility wall is that it would damage to help others. The second wildlife migration routes, and reason many Democrats that it would split up wildlife argue that America is a refuge centers.

The nation still has a moral obligation to help those in need. However, it also must ensure that the nation’s borders are secure from illegal activity. The best solution to this problem would be bipartisan, allowing more opportunities for immigrants to become legal U.S. Citizens, but also allotting stronger border security methods.

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Opinion

Paul ‘sheds’ light on mental illness in suicide forest

Annabelle Ady

By Annabelle Ady Opinion editor The New Year had a rough start when YouTube star Logan Paul released a vlog titled “We found a dead body in the Japanese suicide forest.”

Paul released the video Dec. 31, and sparked outrage across the nation by Jan. 2 when it caught media attention. Within three days the video garnered more than 6.3 million views and 600,000 comments, according to thedailybeast.com. The video featured Paul and friends traveling to Japan’s “suicide forest” and lightheartedly making fun of the concept of a “spooky” forest and the possibility of seeing the bodies of suicide victims.

The Japanese forest is named Aokigahara but is also referred to as the Sea of Trees.

It is well-known as the suicide forest because of the number of suicides that occur there every year -- reportedly as high as 247 attempting suicide and 54 completing the act in 2010, according to Time. com. Japanese officials no longer release exact numbers of suicides to avoid the forest becoming popular. Due to the density of the trees many bodies in this forest are not found, and it is said that those who wander off of the path kill themselves.

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the night in the forest and see if he and his friends could experience anything paranormal. As they looked for a place to set up camp, Paul and his crew stumbled upon a hanging body. Throughout the video it seemed that they were almost anticipating this possibility. Paul filmed the body, as he cracked jokes and shared “in-depth” thoughts about the effects of suicide and mental illness. He later blurred out the face of the victim (how respectful!).

The video gained even more popularity and was featured on YouTube’s trending page before Paul removed it. Many channels have since reposted it.

Although this video was meant to be “educational” and perhaps, as a stretch, helpful for those who struggle with mental illness, it was not any of those things.

After Paul removed the vlog from his channel, he posted a tweet apologizing for insensitivity. But like many YouTube personalities before him, he only apologized because he got caught. And as is the case with many other YouTubers, who make “mistakes”, his apol-

Logan Paul deep in thought as he records body of suicide victim. photo courtesy of nymag.com

hoped to “raise awareness for suicide and suicide prevention” through his depiction of suicide.

In his apology Paul did not seem to grasp how the vlog was crude or problematic at all. He completely dropped the ball on the whole “suicide prevention” thing. He also ended the apology with #Logang4life and the peace sign emoji -- an interesting way to end an apology note (insert thinking emoji here).

Another video from Paul’s Japan trip, released Jan. 6, depicted him as a nuisance, disrespecting Japanese culture by dressing up in a kimono and throwing Pokémon balls at strangers, among other shenanigans.

Not to get caught up in the pitchforkand-torch hunt, but

“...like many YouTube personalities before him, he only apologized because he got caught.” ogy appeared empty and thoughtless.

In his tweet Paul posted a screenshot of his apology, which went beyond the 140-character limit on Twitter.

He tweeted Jan. 1, “This is a first for me. I’ve never faced criticism like this before, because I’ve never made a mistake like this before.” He continued, stating that he“didn›t do it for the views.

I get views” and that he thought he “could make a positive ripple on the internet…” and that he

honestly, Paul’s audacity is disgusting. He has abused the power his YouTube platform provides. If he really wanted to “shed light” on suicide or mental illness then maybe, possibly, perhaps this wasn’t the way to do it? Just some food for thought. It would have been more helpful or more authentic to donate his YouTube revenue to suicide prevention charities, or even just making a separate vlog addressing suicide in a respectful and caring manner.

Americans already have a global reputation for being rude, but this really takes the cake on disrespecting other cultures. It’s safe to say that Paul probably won’t change for the better. For the naysayers who

believe otherwise, such as his fans (whom he calls the Logang), it’s unlikely that he will ever learn or see his mistakes because he is selfish. He is not a role model. He is an immature 23-year-old college drop-out with too much influence and power.

As the first scandal of the year, “We found a dead body in the Japanese suicide forest” has gained a ton of media attention. In the months ahead, as with other issues like net neutrality, the nation will move on and focus attention on other controversies. Until then, feel thankful that the year began on such a low note. That way no one can get their expectations up for the rest of 2018.

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Co-Editors in Chief............................Amanda Egland, Sandra Kinney Co-Managing Editors.................................Leah Schmidt, Carl Snyder Entertainment Editor..........................................................Carl Snyder Features Editor...............................................................Sandra Kinney News Editor..................................................................Amanda Egland Opinion Editor...............................................................Annabelle Ady Sports Features Editor……….....………………….....Braeden Keane Sports News Editor.......................................................Kaitlyn Hinkley Copyeditors.........Sandra Kinney, Gracyn Richardson, Leah Schmidt Photography Editor……………………………….....……..Grace Eller Co-Digital Media Managers………Josh Asmus, Gracyn Richardson Entertainment Assistants…………Gracyn Richardson, Eli Thomas, Mikey Vidovich, Alexx Wren Features Assistants......................................Loretta Tuell, Alexx Wren News Assistants..........................................Parker Phelps, Eli Thomas Opinion Assistant………………………………Jonathan Wilcoxson Sports Assistants………...….................Grace Eller, Aaliyah Vaughns Business Assistant ......................................................Melina Ramirez Staff Reporters..........Abby Bower, Josie Hafer, Erin Kammer, Skylar Raymond, Erika Schlafman Adviser........................................................Charity Thompson Egland

1996 Bengals jump for an astounding victory

By Gracyn Richardson Copy-editor

Jumping into the New Year--no pun intended--the Bengals of 1996 showed how

it’s done. Pictured is Carson Egland, 1998 LHS graduate, showing his menacing jump shot against an opposing teammate.

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more story than just a 6’ 8” guy with a tall vertical. The picture shows the Bengals breaking their losing streak, and pushing against all odds betted against them to finally

Carson Egland (in white) jumps to a triumph over opposing teammate. Photo by 1996 Bengal’s Purr. obtain a winning score over Bengal’s Purr. His technique Sandpoint. won the game, and thus end Egland scored three conseced up qualifying the team for utive possessions amidst an a rematch against Pendleton.

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