April 1, 2019: The Bagel's Purr

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THE BENGAL’S PURR Effects of anti-vax movement spread to Washington

By Jazmyne Hartogh Features Assistant

Scientists find new infectious diseases every year..

With new technology, vaccines that help prevent these illnesses are surfacing as well. Over the last few centuries, vaccines have been used to fight diseases ranging from everyday viruses to lifethreatening illnesses. Despite all the medical advances that have been made on vaccines, more and more Americans are ignoring the doctorrecommended precaution of immunizations for their children. This new “anti-vax” movement has started to put many kids and other Americans at risk for disease or even death.

A vaccination is a material used to prevent and improve immunity to a particular disease.

According to immune.org the history of vaccines dates back to the late 17th century. Edward Jenner discovered he could obtain a cowpox virus to prevent infection from the more dangerous smallpox virus. This became revolutionary for the future of medicine, and sparked the idea into many doctors’ and scientists’ minds, as to what other possible materials could be used to prevent deadly and harmful diseases.

Since then, thousands of vaccines have been created to prevent different diseases and viruses. However, vaccines didn’t become a widely used form of protection until the 1900s. In 1995 an official recommendation to vaccinate children from the ages of 0-18 came from three organizations including Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), was issued in 1995. Although immunizing children remains as a recommendation in the United States, some parents

Measles vaccine infographic courtesy of cdc.org.

have chosen to ignore it entirely.

Since 1997, the idea that vaccinations have a direct correlation to autism -- and could possibly cause autism --- has influenced many parents to stop vaccinating their children. This idea became pertinent after a researcher named Andrew Wakefield published an article talking about the connection

according to a 2013 CDC study. But before the research could be disproven, many vocal parents and doctors expressed their concern online and to their friends and began a movement to reject vaccinations, fueled by social media.

The more parents opt out, the bigger the issue becomes. Many news sources, including CNN, reported on

The more parents opt out, the bigger the issue becomes. between the two. Since the article made very important claims, many health specialists and doctors requested proof of these findings.

However, when trying to duplicate the research, all signs pointing toward a link between autism and vaccinations were debunked,

an outbreak of measles this year in Washington State.

There were 36 confirmed cases of measles in southern Washington -- just in January -- and the number is still growing. Measles is a highly contagious, but also highly preventable disease,that leads to extreme fevers and

possible death if not treated correctly.

When someone with measles enters a hospital seeking treatment, it puts the lives of infants around them in danger. Infants, especially under the age of 6 months, are less likely to be able to receive vaccinations.

Therefore, vaccinating older children helps lower the risk of infants obtaining possibly life-threatening diseases from others.

Vaccinations are important to maintaining a healthy life and to remaining harmless to others. When a person ignores or refuses to get vaccinated, or to have their children vaccinated, they can become a to risk to many lives.

Apart from the autism myth, vaccinations may be seen as annoying, inconvenient or unimportant. But each person who gets vaccinated helps prevent fatal diseases for the people around them.

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“Vaccinations necessary for superior quality of life”

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Girls assembly motivates schoolwide change

By Josie Hafer Opinion Editor

On Thursday, March 7, the student body at Lewiston High School attended assemblies divided by gender. The girls assembly focused on the power of kindness, while the boys learned about character and humility.

Many students were incredibly moved by these presentations, and some returned to class in tears after the assemblies’ emotional presentations.

However, in the weeks leading up to the assemblies, other students were doubtful of their purpose, including myself. Originally, there were only plans for a two-hour girl’s assembly about female bullying, leaving male students in a study hall or similar period. After learning this information, I personally felt as though this was unfair to female students, because we were at the risk of falling behind in class or not receiving a chance to catch up on work as the boys would.

I spoke to Christina Cahill, a counselor at LHS, about the possibility of an assembly for male students. Within a few days, school staff announced that LHS boys would also attend an assembly March 7.

With Cahill I mentioned possible topics for the boys

assembly, like aggression, communication or others that often arise with bullying between boys. However, I felt frustrated by the answer I received.

“We’re not necessarily going to focus on bullying with the boys,” Cahill said. “We’re going to look at what sort of resources we have available and pick some sort of topic that is important to boys.”

At that point, there were possibilities of an activity-based assembly for the boys, or a presentation from the National Guard.

This made it seem as though LHS staff held boys’ futures in a higher regard than those of their female students. After all, there are multiple female students at LHS who consider joining the armed forces after high school.

I then came to the conclusion that having equality of themes was the best way to go for these events. This would not only bring attention to important issues that often are not discussed with men, but also could give a message of more level playing fields between male and female students in terms of opportunities and advancements.

After speaking with Mike Jones, who teaches social science at LHS, it was decided that the boys’ assembly

should focus on character and personal growth. Speaking from experience as a football coach, Jones said that the most important thing for his players is for them to not only grow as athletes, but grow as people.

A group of male staff then came together to impart similar ideas at the boys assembly. At the March 7 event Ricky Guzman, Skip Atkinson, Matt Pancheri, Scott Funk, Brian Birdsell and Jones all gave short speeches on topics ranging from humility

to speaking from the heart.

The personal connections between students and staff made the presentations all the more meaningful.

After the assemblies, there were mixed reactions. Many girls, despite initial negative expectations, found the assembly engaging and meaningful. The girls assembly also brought to light the social power that girls can have.

While some girls use this power to be hurtful, a little bit of kindness can also make an impact.

It was me, along with my friends and peers, who used this power to respectfully voice our concerns about plans for the events March 7.

Speaking up respectfully, we were able to make change that led to a day here at LHS that made more fair opportunities for all.

Tell us what you think! Write a letter to the editor: bengalspurr@ lewistonschools.net

Students at the LHS Kindness Campaign assembly March 7 present their kindess cards in front of their classmates. Image courtesy of @kindcampaign on Instagram.

Kind Campaign’s designated logo for its website and Instagram. Image courtesy of @kindcampaign on Instagram.

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Death, disaster strike University of Idaho campus

By Elsa Munster News Assistant Towards the end of the month of January, there had been a few incidents that went down at University of Idaho involving professors.

These events had been affecting students and their education in a less than desirable way, and may affect future students from LHS that plan on going to UI due to new teachers having to get used to things.

First, on the afternoon of Jan. 30, award-winning chemistry professor Tom Bitterwolf passed away on campus. According to dnews. com, EMS personnel found him in Malcolm Renfrew Hall and attempted to revive him, but they were unsuccessful.

Bitterwolf died from natural causes related to age.

Before arriving at UI, Bitterwolf served in the Navy and taught at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, according to a statement

from UI President Chuck Staben at dailyevergreen.com.

The UI professor had been a member of the UI department since 1988, and his students have stated that he was known as a happy, caring instructor who worked hard to help his students and the community. He was highly involved with the local Boy Scouts, served as treasurer on the board of directors for the Moscow Food Co-op, and won an award for the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2014.

Also on Jan. 30, a UI journalism professor, Denise Bennett, was accused of using methamphetamine, which resulted in the university banning her from the Moscow campus. The university’s department sent a text message alert to students stating [sic]: “There has been recent admittance to police of meth use and access to firearms, if Denise Bennett is seen on campus, call 911.”

Reported in spokesman.

Late chemistry professor Tom Bitterwolf. Photo courtesy of uidaho.edu.

com, UI spokeswoman Jodi Walker said the allegation of meth use came from a November police report that school officials had recently discovered. But Walker refused to provide a copy of the report to the media. The Argonaut, the UI student newspaper, stated that Bennett had also been a victim of domestic abuse from her husband, Bradley Janssen.

Bennett supposedly hid her husband’s guns from him, which could have led to the firearms accusation. After all of this came to light on Nov. 4, she agreed to talk to a domestic violence specialist, according to the Argonaut.

Bennett worked at UI since 2006, and UI reported recent issues with her behavior, such as yelling at students and administrators. She admitted to these things, but she said it was to get their attention. At spokesman.com, Staben said that it wasn’t behavior that he condoned.

According to insidehighered.com, Bennett believes that the university is taking actions against her due to her speaking out about what she considers as a misuse of grant funds. She learned that $451 went unspent from a grant and she had hoped they funds could support a documentary about LGBTQ people in Idaho. Because of this information, she sent an email to administration to express her disappointment with the handling of grant funds and with what she saw as the under-

Journalism professor Denise Bennett. Photo courtesy of uidaho.edu.

funding and lack of maintenance at the Radio-TV Center on the UI campus. After Bennett sent this email Jan. 24, Staben placed her on administrative leave the same day.

With these events going down in the middle of a school year, it has been detrimental to students and their education. UI student Ryan Benson said to the Spokesman Review that the university had “grossly mishandled” Bennett’s suspension. Many students were with #ReinstateDenise, and more than

800 people signed a Change. org petition with the title “Reinstate Denise Bennett.”

There had even been a protest scheduled for Jan. 30 in support of Bennett, but it got canceled due to the involvement of law enforcement, according to spokesman.com.

With 2019 off to an interesting start for the University of Idaho, fingers are crossed that all the students that were affected by these events will be back on track in their education.

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Bengals abuzz with spring competitions and events Four students Phoenix-bound for engineering fair

By Emilee McVey Reporter On March 1, 28 LHS students attended the Idaho Science and Engineering Fair in Coeur d’ Alene. It was one of three qualifiers for the International Science and Engineering Fair that will take place in May in Phoenix, Arizona.

Kyle Fiske, Jaiden Caviness and Kit Pancheri won a gold medal in the engineering category and came in fourth place overall. They received an all-expenses-paid trip to the international competition in Phoenix to observe the fair.

Lindsey Stachofsky, Ashley Corrigan and Drew Terry won gold on their “Water to Fuel to Water” project, and PJ Schlangen won gold in Engineering.

LHS will host the second annual Engineering Expo later this spring, where anyone interested can see the final projects from students that attended the Coeur d’ Alene fair.

Lewiston Youth Coalition seeks members

By Sophie Hunter Reporter The Lewiston Youth Coalition (LYC) hosted a free Bengal Car Clinic for students March 20 in the main school parking lot.

Through the LYC, local mechanics inspected cars and taught basic maintenance, and The River 103.9 was there with music.

The LYC is also open for new members all year round.

The only requirement is to be an LHS student. Members will work to help unify the

student body and make the community a happier and healthier place. If interested, contact Officer Massey or a club representative. Meetings are at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 108, and they

Mock Trial fired up for competition

By Damian Glenn Reporter Every Monday and Wednesday evening at the Nez Perce County Courthouse, eight students from the LHS Mock Trial team meet to practice, and perfect, both the prosecution and defense for a homicide case.

As part of the team, they were tasked to argue this case near the beginning of the school year.

“It requires a lot of time and effort inside and outside the classroom,” said Audrey Parkey, an LHS junior.

At the beginning of the school year the Mock Trial team started with around 21 students, with three teams of seven in each. Now, in second semester, it consists of eight members in one team.

“If that doesn’t show the amount of hard work and dedication, I don’t know what does,” Parkey said of the remaining students.

Team members argue both the prosecution and defense for a case. But they are unaware if they will serve as prosecuting or defense attorneys before their regional or state competitions.

While competing at regionals in February, the team performed well in its defense. Afterward, they were hard at work since to master the prosecution.

The team departed LHS March 13 to compete at the state level in Boise. State results included Micayla Dougherty,

who compete in Athens, Georgia as a courtroom illustrator.

Senior slideshow deadline quickly approaches

By Dylan Johnson Reporter Seniors have until Friday, April 5, to submit information for the senior slideshow.

Students can use the QR code here or send an email to lewistonseniorslideshow2019@ gmail.com with their submissions. The submission must include: • Full name • Preferred name • Kindergarten attended • Senior picture • Childhood picture • Baby picture Requirements for pictures are the same as for senior pictures in the yearbook.

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End-of-year deadlines come Election results closer for students follow promising Bengal scholarship 2019 yearbooks assemblies applications due available until disBy Isaiah Schmidt Reporter For seniors interested in pursuing further education and eager to save money, held a scholarship evening March 19.

Staff helped review essays, answer questions and prepare applications for scholarships.

Meanwhile, the Bengal Green Scholarship List offers a number of scholarships with amounts spanning from $250 to $3,200.

These scholarships cater to a variety of academic excellence and interests in and outside of LHS and are a great way to save money on an often expensive education outside of high school.

Many of these deadlines are fast approaching, and the QR code for the list is pictured at right.

By Kimberly Neri News Assistant

tribution in May

By J.T. Gustin Reporter

For anyone who hasn’t ordered a yearbook yet, the 2018-2019 edition is still available to order until the day of distribution, May 17.

Yearbooks are available to order for $75 through Walsworth online or by contacting Jennifer Stubbers, yearbook adviser, directly at jstubbers@lewistonschools.net, or in Room 209.

The theme of the upcoming yearbook is “Breaking Through.” The publication will have a total of 184 pages its design and is nearing completion, Stubbers said.

ASL club finishes for school year

By Jerica Campbell Reporter

The LHS American Sign Language Club held its last meeting of the school year March 20 in Room 201.

Club president, Katie Perez, decided that since they were losing members, it was time to say goodbye to the club for the year.

The club was not known to many but was still the pride of its members, who said they had many reasons for joining. “[I joined] to learn and appreciate sign language,” said Logann Martin, a member who is a junior.

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This QR code links to the Bengal Green Scholarship list.

Jennifer Stubbers displays the design for the 2019 yearbook. Photo courtesy of J.T. Gustin.

Current sophomores and juniors at LHS voted March 13 for next year’s ASB officers. Leadership announced the elected officers March 14: • President: Harrison Smith • Vice president: Anella Tucker • Secretary: Audrey Parkey • Treasurer: Paige Boudreaux Votes came from 35 percent of the current sophomores and juniors, said Drew Fenter, this year’s ASB president.

The incoming junior class election results were released on March 22: • President: Jacob Hale • Vice president: Kash Lang • Secretary: Alec Eckert • Treasurer: Gabby Trigsted

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Lewiston library offers new opportunities for teens

By Jacob Hale Reporter The Lewiston City Library has recently reintroduced its Teen Advisory Group (TAG), and is looking for interested teens to join.

The TAG helps with teen library programming and services, giving a voice to teens in the Lewiston community, according to Debra Allen, program coordinator.

They work with the library on book suggestions, connecting resources for teen learning and organizing parties, events and projects.

“Students can shape the future by becoming involved in teen programming,” Allen said.

Members of the TAG can expect to participate in regular meetings at the library where they help plan activities. Allen recommends it for its opportunities for real-world experience and vol-

unteer hours to add to scholarships and applications.

Interested students can find TAG applications at the LHS library or at the city library, 411 D St.

A permanent art exhibit stands in front of the main doors of the Lewiston City Library. Photo courtesy of the Lewiston City Library.

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New policy to decrease “juuling” in bathrooms

Above: A teen in Massachusetts uses a Juul to vape on her school campus. Photo courtesy of StarTribune.com.

Right: A Juul advertised on an online shop. Photo courtesy of Vapor4Life.

By Gracyn Richardson Editor-in-Chief In the past few months in the Lewiston Dchool district, the

fad of “juuling” has become overwhelming, estimated by Kevin Driskill, LHS’ principal, almost 85 percent of teens at LHS alone taking part in this

trend. The extensive amount of bathroom reports that were occurring enacted a new policy for the use of cell phones in the bathrooms, because the

administrators think that the use of phones in the restrooms could intermix with juuling in the bathrooms.

According to Driskill and Rob Massey, the school’s SRO, they say that they think students text their friends in the bathroom to partake in smoking together.

Announced on Mar. 6, the policy of students leaving their phones with their teachers was enacted.

The phone policy lays out that only one person, of either gender, can be allowed to go and use the restroom, and that person

has to leave their phone with their teacher while they do so. Through this policy, the administrators believe that it will lessen the amount of juulers in the bathrooms.

In a single juul pod, which can last from a couple of days to a week, about 5 percent of the liquid is nicotine. This may not seem like much, but one pod is roughly equivalent to a pack of cigarettes, according to the Juul company itself.

To start, nicotine causes the pancreas to produce less insulin, which can lead to diabetes, according to the CDC. This also has detrimental effects on the heart, brain and other internal organs.

As soon as one takes up smoking cigarettes or juuling, it’s like signing a contract with nicotine. The substance is as difficult to give up as heroin, withdrawal symptoms include sweating, headaches, irritability, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and severe sore throats, according to MedicalNewsToday.

Students make it to nationals for BPA, DECA, HOSA, FCCLA

By Abby Bower News Editor As spring rolls around many clubs at LHS are gearing up for their competition season.

Attending state-level competitions this month are FCCLA and HOSA. Students from FCCLA will compete in Boise April 3-6. HOSA is unable to compete due to a lack of applicants.

Instead, they raised money for the Jackson Baldwin Pay It Forward Foundation.

In March, Business Professionals of America (BPA) competed at state in Boise. They will be sending Alison MacMillan, Sammi Grant, Lillie Manyon, and Annella Tucker, all juniors, to compete at nationals in Anaheim, California, May 1-5.

For DECA, qualifiers will attend nationals in Orlando, Florida, April 27-30. Leaders from DECA did not provide names of those students at press time.

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Golden Throne raises $14,000 LHS leadership sets prom night May 4

By Abby Burgess Sports Assistant

At Golden Throne, LHS and CHS got together and raised $14,000, with CHS winning both of the basketball games and the spirit competition.

The money was split up and given to five different charities chosen by the student councils from both schools, an application process, and a review of those applications. The charities this year included Boys and Girls Club receiving $3,500, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) receiving $3,500, Lewis-Clark Animal Shelter receiving $2,380, LUCC (Lynch Up to Cure Cancer) receiving $2,380, and Joey’s Blankets of Courage, Strength, and Hope receiving $2,380.

Joey’s Blankets puts the money towards making blankets, buying fabric, and mailing them when they’re done.

“When my charity was called at the game, I was shocked, but at the same time happy,” said junior, Joey Thomasson, the founder of Joey’s Blankets of Courage.

By Kimberly Neri News Assistant

Lewiston and Clarkston high school student leaders present checks to different charities. Photo courtesy of Joey Thomasson.

The student leadership members at each school put a lot of effort into picking a theme for their school. This year, Lewiston did an 80’s retro theme and Clarkston did a western theme.

They were both judged for spirit at the end of the game, and then informed that CHS won the 2019 Golden Throne.

“I was thrilled that Clarkston won!” said CHS librarian, Debbie Lynch. “The students worked really hard on the theme, dance, and being positive with their cheers… It’s great to see our community support our two schools in this manner.”

The school’s both dedicate an entire spirit week to build up to the basketball game. This year, the Clarkston girls varsity basketball team won, 71-50, and the Clarkston boys team won, 60-55.

Lewiston may have lost the throne, but in the end it was a fun week for both schools.

“I was disappointed when Clarkston won but it was well deserved and they had a good theme that they worked really hard on,” said junior, Amie Greenfield. “We could have done better but Clarkston deserved the throne.”

Lewiston High School is having its annual prom night Saturday, May 4.

Instead of the prom’s usual location at the Lewiston Elks Lodge, this year’s dance is going to be at the Seaport Room at the Red Lion Hotel in Lewiston, which is located at 621 21st St. As of March 19, 45.6 percent of students who voted chose Golden Garden Gala as the theme for prom, according to Audrey Parkey, a member of student leadership.

Tickets will cost $10 for one student and $15 for a couple.

According to Ricky Guzman, adviser for LHS student leadership, administration is going to enforce stricter rules for the dance this year, including: no front-to-back dancing, no outside drinks or food, and guests who do not currently go to LHS must submit a permission slip to administration approximately a week before the prom.

Changes will be in place in an effort to reduce the discomfort that students may feel, Guzman said.

“Just come have a good time,” Guzman said. “It’s a place to get together, make memories, and have fun.”

Chavez takes home Mr. LHS 2019 title

By Abby Bower News Editor A group of 10 LHS senior boys competed in the annual Mr. LHS competition Feb. 6 in the school auditorium. First place went to Josiah Chavez, along with the first runner-up, Micah Rudy, and second runner-up, Marcelle Bourgeau.

All of the winners of the different categories took home prize baskets donated by local businesses and put together by senior cheerleaders.

The boys were divided into two groups, and each group completed in five different categories; exercise, swimwear, talent, composure, and question and answer.

The exercise and swimwear portions of the show involved choreographed routines to the songs "You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate and "Big Time Rush"

by Big Time Rush.

The boys each chose a talent to perform; some of the acts included a Fruit Ninja

demonstration, a guitar act and a drum solo. The winning talent performance was a traditional hand-drumming routine and song by Bourgeau, who performed with his father.

In the composure portion of the show, most of the boys walked their mom down the aisles of the auditorium, with some walking with their little sisters or friends instead. Chavez won for his composure.

In the question and answer portion, each contestant chose a random question from a bowl and took turns answering at the microphone.

Despite experiencing technical difficulties while he was performing his talent, Chavez still took home the title of Mr. LHS 2019. For his talent Chavez had planned to play guitar bit with a looper pedal and some props.

“Something went wrong,” said Chavez, “I’m not really sure what that was, but I just started playing freestyle and it ended up fine.”

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LHS tightens budget Deadly drug fentanyl arrives to save money for in LC Valley, surrounding area new building

By Josie Hafer Co-Managing Editor

By Abby Bower News Editor

To offset some costs of opening a new high school campus in 2020, the administration at LHS has made it a goal to save around $50,000 of its annual building budget for the next two years.

Every school in the district has a building budget that is used to purchase things such as new desks, new textbooks,

or even new stands for the music department.

“That isn’t going to be an allor-nothing budget,” said Kevin Driskill, principal. “If a teacher absolutely needs something, we’re going to get them that even if it goes over the $50,000 mark.”

This budget goal was put in place to help teachers and staff consider more if what they’re buying for the school is a want or a need.

Fentanyl, a headlining drug in the U.S. opioid crisis is officially on the radar of police and investigative officials in the Lewis-Clark Valley. It is well known as the drug that led to the deaths of performers such as Prince, Mac Miller and Lil Peep.

The opioid crisis in the states has been around for nearly two decades. According to the Center for Disease Control, “overdose deaths from opioids, including prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids (like fentanyl) have increased almost six times since 1999.”

Over 70,000 people have died due to opioid overdoses in 2017 alone, which is a 47% increase from 2016.

Recently, fentanyl-related deaths have been on the rise.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever that is over 100 times more potent than morphine, and is often found in the form of an adhesive pain patch.

However, most overdoses can be traced to illegally-

Rapper Mac Miller, who died from a fentanyl overdose in September of 2018. Photo courtesy of imdb.com.

manufactured fentanyl in solid form. The reason behind these skyrocketing deaths is the fact that in a solid form, Fentanyl is incredibly deadly.

As little as two milligrams is fatal and it is practically untraceable when cut into other substances, such as cocaine or other street drugs.

Fentanyl also absorbs into the skin, unlike cocaine or methamphetamine, so

physical contact, as well as inhalation with the drug can also be lethal.

While reports of fentanyl were mostly made on east and west coasts, it has made its way to the L-C Valley. Rob Massey, school resource officer, advises caution when reaching into others’ backpacks, purses or pockets without using gloves.

Golden Throne videos from LHS, CHS win award, go viral

By Krystal Barber News Assistant A video produced by Katie Perez, LHS senior, won first place in the large school division for the first annual IHSAA/Student Advisory Council’s Battle of the Fans contest. Perez made the lip sync video before the Golden Throne event in January. The lip dub featured Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” with hundreds of students throughout the school singing along.

Some students were featured to represent different school clubs and associations.

Another lip dub video premiered Jan. 24 at Clarkston High School’s annual Golden Throne assembly. Its song, “We’re all in this Together,” came from the first High School Musical movie.

What makes the CHS lip sync notable was the amount of attention it received. One CHS student posted the video it on their Instagram account, where it went viral. The original video itself has over 4,000 views on the student’s account. The video went viral when an account with almost a million followers reposted it.

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Boys assembly held in March Man on the Street: How did you feel about the boys offers important lessons

By Eli Thomas Co-Entertainment Editor

On March 7, all of the boys enrolled at LHS attended a nearly two hour assembly in Booth Hall. The speakers consisted of many teachers from LHS, including Mike Jones who discussed humility and gratitude, Scott Funk who discussed respect, Skip Atkinson who discussed accountability, Ricardo Guzman who discussed communication, Matt Pancheri who discussed integrity, and Officer Brian Birdsell who gave an extra long talk on anti-bullying. The students

were then left with 15 minutes to ask any teachers any question they had come up with during the lectures. This meeting coincided with the all-girls meeting that took place simultaneously in the auditorium.

“I thought it went really well,” said Drew Fenter, ASB President, “I think that it is crucial we have a meeting like this for both the boys ands the girls especially in such an era of technology where we are all connected and anybody can sit behind a screen and say anything without facing the consequences.”

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Girls assembly inspires kindness throughout audience

By Josie Hafer Co-Managing Editor

After the all-girls assembly on March 7, many students were inspired to start their own change around Lewiston High School. This assembly was put on Kind Campaign, an organization dedicated to stopping “girl-on-girl crime.”

The founders, Molly Mae Thompson and Lauren Paul are based out of Malibu, California.

They started this organization nearly a decade ago.

Thompson and Paul promote the power of kindness and caring, as well as the “lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying,” according to their website.

The Lewiston High School counseling center has set up a Kind Wall outside the auditorium for female students to write inspring messages on.

Attendees of the assembly also received Kind Pledges, Kind Apologies and Kind Cards in order to promote peace and healing amongst students.

In addition to the Kind Wall, the counseling center will be instituting a new activity into homerooms: throughout the month of April, students will come up with ideas (with the help of their homeroom teachers) of acts of kindness in order to keep the momentum of the assembly going.

Students and teachers are encouraged to take photos or short videos of these acts in order to document the effectiveness of this new agenda.

“It was interesting to hear the teachers’ topics, but because they’re saying it to teenage boys I feel like a lot of them just brushed it off.”

Taysia Mendenhall, junior “It felt very comparative to Mean Girls; it felt unnecessary on my part but necessary for others. It was pointless but sweet.”

Compiled by Elsa Munster, Jazmyne Hartogh, Josie Hafer

Students of Lewiston High School promote change to stop girl-on-girl bullying. Photo courtesy of @kindcampaign on Instagram.

Features 11 Elementary kids form Tribune in Orchards classroom Monday, April 1, 2019

By Skylar Raymond Features Editor This year, Orchards Elementary school’s sixth grade class has started its own studentled school newspaper, The Orchards Elementary Tribune.

This group of elementary students is finding new ways to be involved in the school, and planting a seed of creativity in Orchards Elementary for years to come.

With the help of their classroom teacher and newspaper adviser, Dani Bozzuto, students come together to draft out their newest issue once a month. Students can write stories on any topic they choose and everyone in the class is able to be a part of the publication, said Sara Combs.

The main editors who are involved in writing and page design include: Jazmine Baker, Lauren Gibbs, Laren Piquet,

Derica Porter, Aryanna Rothwell, Kaeden Tinney and Tessa Williams.

“We all really enjoy working on the paper because we get to improve our team working skills, and get to show our creativity,” Gibbs said.

Highlights from recent issues include a delicious raspberry and cream dessert recipe, endangered animals, and types of anxiety disorders.

Students working on the paper are learning skills like leadership, initiative, accountability and more that they will be able use throughout school and their careers.

“It’s cool to be a part of something that has an impact on the students and school.

I feel like we are making a change,” member Ryan Larkin states.

To design their issues, students use Google Slides to

Orchards Elementary students smile after creating The Orchards Tribune. Photo by Skylar Raymond.

create pages for each story.

The editors go through each page, correcting mistakes they see to create a professional publication. Ms. B’s classroom is full of bright colors and positive messages to make the perfect environment for

students to use their creativity to the fullest ability.

“Working on the paper has let me be more outgoing in sharing how I feel because I can write stories to share with people in the school and community about things I care

about,” Ryan Larkin said.

To see the effort that these journalists put into the making of The Orchards Tribune, pick up a copy at the main office at Orchards Elementary School or contact Bozzuto: DBozzuto@lewistonschools.net.

duction to Teaching because I wanted to see if teaching was something I’d like.”

The Introduction to Teaching course prepares students who are interested in teaching as their future career.

“Observing teachers and seeing a classroom from [a teacher’s] perspective is a lot different than actually being in the class as a student.”

The class aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the nature of teaching through observation-based field experience, according to Hendrickson.

Students also investigate the critical issues affecting the quality of American education.

Issues include the importance of education and teaching, the purpose of schools, teaching orientations and styles, trends in education, international influences on American education, the changing nature of American education, the ad-

ministration and governance of schools, school funding, social issues affecting education and learning, schools and their environs, and education in other societies.

According to Hendrickson, the course could help students to determine if they truly want to pursue teaching.

Through their classwork and through observation in a 20hour practicum, students learn what it’s like on the teacher’s side of the classroom, as well as what to expect when teaching. “...a lot more goes into lessons than I first thought. Teachers have to craft the way they talk and interact with students to fit the class.”

Especially during classroom observations, teaching students are expected to be mature and committed to take this college-level course, Hendrickson said. They also must have the ability to drive

a vehicle to local schools and the willingness to do a lot of reading. One challenge in this course for LHS students, she said, is that they must have the availability to have a double-block schedule for the class: one allotted for the class taught in the classroom, and the other for the practicum time outside the class.

As of 2015, all LHS dual-credit classes go through Lewis-Clark State College. Roby said she strongly encourages students to check with their school counselor to check and see which of their college credits will transfer to different colleges and universities.

“No matter where students go, credits will probably transfer into something out of state,” Roby said. “Even if credits won’t transfer over for the exact same classes, they most likely would be transferred as electives.”

Introduction to Teaching becomes dual-credit class

By Kimberly Neri News Assistant

al-credit class through LCSC. According to Kayline Roby, the LHS college and career The LHS Introduction to counselor, her office tries to Teaching course has recent- expand dual-credit offerings ly been recognized as a du- for students every year. The process of making Introduction to Teaching into a dual-credit course started last school year, and was finalized in the summer of 2018 with Molly Hendr ickson, this year’s teacher for the LHS course.

“I decided to enroll Molly Hendrickson smiles as she gets ready to prepare for Intro to Teaching. Photo by Kim Neri. in Intro-

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Monday, April 1, 2019

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS Top 10 April Fools pranks

By Witch Hafer Stand-Up Comedian

10. Liquidate your significant other’s financial assets so they can’t leave you.

9. Buy a DNA test for your sibling to finally prove that they’re adopted.

8. Steal all the fire extinguishers from your school or workplace.

7. Change your name to Francis and move to Kelso, Scotland, without telling your friends.

6. Become a boat captain and start a business as a freelance fish-trainer.

5. Move to Las Vegas and become a fulltime Elvis impersonator.

4. Adopt a family of pet rocks.

New LHS Buzkashi team season starts up

Lockard moves to Kenya

For the first time in history, Lewiston High School will have a competitive Buzkashi team for the spring of 2019. They will compete throughout the season against divisional opponents such as Lake City, Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene. Their first match is against Moscow Saturday, April 13, at the Lewiston Fairgrounds.

For few people who don’t know, Buzkashi is a competitive sport in which two teams on horses attempt to place a dead goat in a specific goal or area. For schools such as Clarkston, Washington rules require a calf instead of a goat. The opposing team must play defense and prevent the dead animal from getting in the goal.

Buzkashi literally means “goat pulling” in Persian and is the national sport of Afghanistan. Over the last decade, Buzkashi has become very popular at high schools, not only in the Inland Northwest, but the country as a whole. It is played usually during the spring with 10 horse riders on each team. The game consists of two 45-minute halves.

“It is amazing to finally see Buzkashi getting the recognition it deserves after all these years,” said Megan Light, an LHS senior who has been playing the sport since she was 4. “I really think that Buzkashi has the potential to open a lot of people’s minds at LHS. It is really a fun sport to watch and the goat feast after is always a lot of fun too.”

Other members of the team who are eager for practice to start include junior, Carlos Arteaga.

“I’m excited to finally get to display my Buzkashi skills to the school,” Arteaga said, “and to make people proud by hopefully winning Buzkashi State in Boise this year.”

Those who are interested in joining the Buzkashi team can talk to Jeff Karlin in SB6. Karlin is the head coach for LHS Buzkashi and has played the sport for 20 years.

By Skyliosis Stay-At-Home Mom

By Samothile Retired Infant

3. Learn a new language and move to Stockholm to become an actor.

2. Sue your siblings for disrupting your quality of life or property.

1. Write a list of pranks that you should never actually do if you’re a mentally stable individual.

A cute little pet rock waits to be adopted. Photo courtesy of www. chadwicks.ie.

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS

Tourist flashes a thumbs-up in front of LHS Buzkashi team at local meet. Photo courtesy of www.dontstopliving.net.

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As the end of the school year comes closer, students and staff at LHS are sad to hear that Jordan Lockard will be leaving the school.

Lockard came to Lewiston High School in 2017 as a world history and Jordan Lockard psychology teacher. He continues to make his students’ day with his witty humor and smart style. Although he enjoys teaching here, Lockard will be moving to Kenya, Africa. He’s making the move to reconcile with his good friend, Matt Dabbs, who taught English at LHS from 2016 to 2018.

Dabbs was a former Lewiston High School junior english and creative writing teacher. In 2018, Dabbs and his fiancee moved to Kenya so she could become a professor while he worked in a local bike shop. Lockard hopes to reconcile with his close friend in the wild continent of Africa.

“I will miss my students and the LHS community so much. everyone is so welcoming and kind,” Lockard said. “I can’t wait to share all my new adventures with everyone.”

“I miss [Dabbs] a lot and have finally decided to make the move to Kenya to pursue my dream career as a goat yoga instructor,” Lockard added.

While in his senior year of college, Lockard found a new hobby in goat yoga. The sport is like regular yoga, except the poses include goats.

“Goat yoga was really my true calling, but I was already almost finished with my degree and figured it would be best to just wait it out,” Lockard said. “Now that I’ve had experience in teaching, there’s still a missing piece to my career life, which is goat yoga.”

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THE BENGAL’S PURR

Students take Heads Up 7-Up to competitive level

By Aladdin Magic Carpet Operator

President Trump’s administration has announced his most revolutionary change for the United States. He will institutionalize competitive Heads Up 7-Up games in public schools across the United States. The game will now treated as a sport within the school districts.

With this new development, schools in almost every state have held a multitude of meetings to address how to run this new program. Concerns include who will run each program, and how to enforce its rules.

“When I was a child, this was my favorite game,” Trump explained. “I think it should be everyone›s favorite

game too.”

The rules of the typical game are very easy. Seven participants stand in front of the rest of the participants. Members of the group that are not standing must cover their eyes and lower their heads onto the nearest school desk. They also must place their thumb up in the air.

The seven players standing then begin to go around the room and touch only one thumb that is up in the air. They then return to the front of the room. If a participant with their head on the table has their thumb touched they must remove their hand from the air. When all seven standing players return to the front, in unison they must say, “Heads up, 7-up.”

The group with their heads down can then begin to raise their heads. Anyone

whose thumb was touched may stand up and take one shot at guessing who touched their thumb. If they guess right, they must switch spots with their thumb-toucher in the front. If they are wrong, they must sit back down.

However, to improve this so-called sport there were a few additions to the rules: Choose seven standing participants at random by picking names out of a jar.

Place the rest of the participants in desks at least two feet apart from each other.

The seven standing players have only 90 seconds to touch a thumb.

Any sitting participant will be eliminated for who incorrectly guessing the identity of their thumb-toucher. As a standing participant if a sit-

ting participant correctly guesses their thumb-toucher, the thumb-toucher is eliminated and replaced by that sitting participant.

The game continues until only seven participants are left.

There are still some questions to be answered before the new sport can begin in schools across the country. Questions such as: how old do you have to be to participate and will this complicate schedules for kids who participate in other sports? However, all these questions and many more will be answered soon in the upcoming meeting amongst multiple school board heads.

With this new program planned to begin the following school year, there is no doubt that this new sport will be seen in the following school year.

LHS students compete in competitive Heads Up 7-Up game during the school day. Photo

by Abby Burgess.

A thumb-toucher choosing his victim. Photo by Gracyn Richardson.

By Krittle Intermediate Squid Tamer

By Flower Power Fake News Generator

New high school changes Newly discovered life hacks With the new high school under construction, many features are going into the buildings for the convenience of the students.

One addition to the school is an Olympic-size swimming pool on the roof. This is an attempt to make practices easier for the swim team but will be available to general students for use in the new Swim Aerobics I & II classes to be added to the current LHS P.E. classes.

There are also plans for changes in the class schedules. In order to shorten the school day and make transitions between classes less complicated, administration has decided to remove

lunch breaks from student and teacher schedules. Administration made the decision in hopes that the change will lead to less confusion in schedule times such as when students are supposed to go to lunch or their next class. With no time for lunch in the new schedule, the mix-ups will no longer be an issue.

To make the school more modern, escalators will serve as replacements for the stairs. Many students get tired climbing up to three flights of stairs every single day and spend class time complaining about how tired they become from climbing the stairs. With escalators between the floors students will not be exerting as much energy and will be able to get to their classes on time and fully alert for class.

10 hacks you should definitely try at home: 1. If your ice cream is too hard to scoop, just put your spoon in the microwave.

2. When it’s raining and you don’t want your shoes and socks to get wet, just take them off and go barefoot.

3. If you don’t have a bowl for your food, just turn a hoodie around and use the hood for a bowl.

4. When you’re tired of holding your phone just tape it to your face.

5. If you don’t want to forget your credit card information just take pictures of it and set it as your lock screen.

6. If you want your towel to be warm when you get out of the shower, just keep it with you while you’re showering so the water warms it up.

7. When your laptop overheats, just cover the air vents with duct tape.

8. If you keep losing your keys just leave all your doors unlocked so you don’t need them.

9. When your toast is stuck in the toaster just get a fork and eat it from there.

10. If you don’t have time to brush your teeth in the morning, just use toothpaste as a condiment on whatever you’re eating for breakfast.

Satire 15 Lil’ Pump releases quite possibly best album of all time

Monday, April 1, 2019

By Samohtile Retired Infant

Lil’ Pump

Floridian rapper and internet icon Gazzy Garcia (better known by his rapper name, Lil’ Pump), pictured above, released his second studio album on Feb. 22, titled Harverd Dropout. (No, that’s not a typo.)

Lil’ Pump first burst onto the ever-growing rainbow-haired, face-tattooed Soundcloud rap scene in 2017 with hits like “D Rose” and “Boss.” These songs -- along with a few others -helped propel the young Pump into stardom. He also found fame with his online presence and his in-your-face appearance and attitude, along with his habit of getting in trouble with the law.

To be frank, this album is amazing. It’s flawless. Truly moving. There have been

few pieces of art in history that are as close to perfection as Harverd Dropout.

This is in the same class of music such Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles, or more recent contemporary hip-hop like Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. This is the Mona Lisa of hip-hop, ladies and gentlemen.

Lil’ Pump continues to prove himself as one of the most interesting and compelling songwriters of, not only the century, but of all time. His lyrics on Harverd Dropout are political, introspective, unique, clever, hard-hitting and meaningful as ever. “Who Dat” is a perfect example of this groundbreaking lyricism. (No, this song is not about the New Orleans Saints.) In it, Lil’ Pump states: “Gucci shirt, Gucci shoes leather Balmains, Who that? Who that?

Swervin’ in a hurricane.”

This is amongst the many lines on the album that are sprinkled with metaphors and complex symbolism that not all can understand.

Another great lyrical moment on this album is when Lil’ Pump proclaims, “Wake up, then I go to the bank, stand on the table I’ll make it rain” on the song “Fasho Fasho” featuring Offset. These are the type of profound statements that dominate this entire album. Perhaps the best lyrical moment on the whole album comes from fellow hiphop pioneer, Mr. Kanye West: “When the first time they ask if you want

Walt Disney’s body cryogenically frozen under Disney theme park

By Snowball Secret Agent

Watch your step at the Disney-themed park, Disneyland. You could be walking on the cryogenically frozen body of the Disney man himself.

Walter Elias Disney, better known as Walt Disney, was born Dec. 5, 1901, in Hermosa, Illinois, and spent his life dedicated to writing and drawing cartoons until he died Dec. 15, 1966, due to complications with lung cancer. But what happened to his body?

Disney’s death and burial have been constantly kept under wraps sparking all kinds of conspiracy theories -- everything from his supposed hate of beards to his body being cryogenically

frozen somewhere in his park. Cryonics is the technique of deep-freezing newly dead bodies in the hope that when the technology is available, they will be awoken in the future. Disney even researched the possibility of immortality in his own life.

Disney was said to be frozen in the hopes of being brought to life in the future when the damage done to his body by the lung cancer could be repaired. According to Snopes.com, humans do indeed have the capability to preserve dead bodies to no end. Medical science will soon be able to repair almost any damage done to the human body. So the question is not if will Disney make his return from the “dead” but when.

sparklin’ or still?

Why you try act like you was drinkin’ sparklin’ ‘fore you came out here?”

These are the hard hitting questions that the human race must seriously ponder. Few artists in hip-hop today can make the listener seriously consider things like this -- other than Lil’ Pump and Kanye West.

This album is just as groundbreaking sound-wise as it it lyrically. It has some of the most cutting-edge production on any hip-hop album ever. The songs are layered with beautiful instrumentation that is genius and jaw-dropping.

It’s easy to hear how much time and effort went into its production. The instrumentals ooze creativity and originality. A great example of this is the song “Butterfly Doors” which features very forward-thinking music that is decades ahead of its time.

In fact, the whole album is ahead of its time. People who dislike the sound

of these songs will come around to like them eventually as the years go by.

These are complex compositions that require close listening, deep thought and an open mind.

Who would have ever guessed that the best album of all time would have appeared in 2019? Not only is this the best album of all time, but it proves Lil ‘ Pump to be the best rapper of all time.

Biggie Smalls, Tupac, Outkast, N.W.A -- none of them compare to Lil’ Pump.

They are not in the same league at all.

For these reasons, Harverd Dropout gets a 5/5.

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Satire

Reporter discovers true, interesting facts about all 50 states

By Flower Bower News Editor

the country. It is also the only red state to have a 97 percent liberal population. Honestly, Alabama - This state is very Idaho should no longer be family-oriented. known as a state, but as an extraordinary haven that all Alaska - This state is a 45-min- other states strive to become. ute drive from Hawaii.

Illinois - It’s scientifically provArizona - There are more taco en that Barack Obama is the trucks in Arizona than there only interesting person who are people in Arizona. has ever lived in Illinois.

Indiana - Indiana is actually just one giant portal to a different universe.

Massachusetts - More witches live in this state than other state, which is quite the coincidence because if you rearrange the letters in ‘Massachusetts’ it spells ‘witches.’

Michigan - Michigan is slowly sinking below The Great Lakes, and is predicted to be completely underwater by 2029.

Minnesota - The temperature hasn’t fallen below 62 degrees in Minnesota since 1989.

Mississippi - This state is

New Mexico - New Mexico will soon be named South Colorado because Donald Trump doesn’t want an American state named after Mexico.

New York - New York has never actually been a part of the U.S. It still belongs to Great Britain.

California - California is the least populated state in the United States.

Colorado - Many locals actually call this state Coloradon’t.

Louisiana - Louisiana produc-

Delaware - What did Delaware? A New Jersey.

to fly a plane over or in North Carolina. more commonly misspelled than any other state.

Missouri - It’s illegal to feel any emotion except for happiness in Missouri.

Montana - This state was renamed in 2006 after the popular Disney show Hannah Montana debuted.

Nebraska - This state doesn’t actually exist, and anyone

Florida - Florida’s average snowfall is higher than that of any other state.

North Dakota - Despite popular belief, North Dakota is actually located below South Carolina.

Georgia - Growing peaches in Georgia is a crime.

Maryland - Dogs are considered citizens in Maryland and Hawaii - This state is only a make up 47.2 percent of the 30-minute drive from Alaska. population.

Idaho - Commonly known as the most beautiful state, Idaho is known mostly for it’s amazing educational system, but it is also filled with the most open-minded people in

who claims to live here or to have visited here is lying.

Utah - Utah has more coffee shops than any single state in the US or any single country in the world.

Vermont - Maple syrup is a required option in every soda fountain in Vermont.

Oklahoma - The only exciting thing that ever happened in Oklahoma was when it became the namesake for a popular musical.

Nevada - Area 51.

Oregon - The state animal of Oregon is the Sasquatch.

New Hampshire - This state is named after its own state animal, a hamster.

Pennsylvania - Every writing utensil used in the U.S. is made in Pennsylvania.

New Jersey - It is still unknown what sports team this state represents on its new jersey.

Texas - Texas has the smallest land mass of all 50 states.

Ohio - This state is constantly sad because no one ever says ‘hi’ back.

es more boots than any other state.

Maine - In this state only, the word main is always spelled with an ‘e.’ For example: Maine Street, maine squeeze, maine land.

South Dakota - The superior Dakota.

Tennessee - It is illegal to use pick-up lines in Tennessee.

Kansas - All the streets in Kansas are made of bricks painted yellow.

Kentucky - More vegans live in Kentucky than in all other states combined.

South Carolina - South Carolina is further from North Carolina than any other state.

North Carolina - To pay homage to the first flight ever, which took place in this state in Kitty Hawk, it is now illegal

Iowa - It is illegal to go a day in Iowa without eating at least three ears of corn.

Arkansas - Everyone who lives here is legally blind -more like Arkantsaw.

Rhode Island - Rhode Island has the largest land mass of any of the states.

Virginia - This state was previously known as East Virginia, but it was shortened in 2001.

Washington - Adding too much creamer to coffee is a crime in Washington.

West Virginia - John Denver is the mayor of West Virginia.

Wisconsin - According to science, 98 percent of Wisconsinites are lactose intolerant.

Wyoming - Nothing has happened in Wyoming in 52 years.

Monday, April 1, 2019

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Winter sports wrap up, spring season begins LHS basketball finishes with wins for boys, girls teams

By Abby Burgess Sports Assistant Boys Varsity Stats • Bengals vs. Lake City Timberwolves, Jan. 18, Coeur d’Alene.

Bengals won 73-66.

• Bengals vs. Sandpoint Bulldogs, Jan. 21, Booth Hall. Bengals won 78-54.

• Bengals vs. Clarkston Bantams, Jan. 25, LCSC. Bengals lost 60-55.

• Bengals vs. Post Falls Trojans, Jan. 29, Post Falls. Bengals lost 71-58.

• Bengals vs. Lake City Timberwolves, Jan. 31, Booth Hall.

Bengals won 81-51.

• Bengals vs. Lakeland Hawks, Feb. 2, Booth Hall. Bengals won 76-75.

• Bengals vs. Moscow Bears, Feb. 5, Bear Den. Bengals lost 66-61.

• Bengals vs. Coeur d’Alene Vikings, Feb. 8, Viking Stadium.

Bengals won 70-47.

• Bengals vs. Coeur d’Alene Vi-

kings, Feb. 15, Booth Hall. Bengals lost 80-69.

• Bengals vs. Lake City Timberwolves, Feb. 21, Booth Hall.

Bengals won 50-46.

• Bengals vs. Coeur d’Alene Vikings, Feb. 22, Coeur d’Alene.

Bengals won 82-81.

• Bengals vs. Capital Golden Eagles, Feb. 23, Grangeville.

Bengals won 56-48.

Girls Varsity Stats • Bengals vs. Lake City Timberwolves, Jan.18, Coeur d’Alene.

Bengals lost 54-50.

• Bengals vs. Moscow Bears, Jan. 19, Bear Den. Bengals won 70-38.

• Bengals vs. Sandpoint Bulldogs, Jan. 21, Booth Hall. Bengals won 56-44.

• Bengals vs. Clarkston Bantams, Jan. 25, LCSC. Bengals lost 71-50.

• Bengals vs. Post Falls Trojans, Jan. 29, Post Falls. Bengals lost 64-63.

• Bengals vs. Lake City Timberwolves, Feb. 1, Post Falls. Bengals lost 57-53.

• Bengals vs. Post Falls Trojans, Feb. 5, Post Falls. Bengals lost 57-50.

Snowy weather extends into March, delays spring sports

By Abby Burgess Sports Assistant Due to unusually snowy weather in February and March, most of the early spring sports events were canceled this season. Teams started the season with indoor practices, but all competitive events had been canceled for tennis, golf, track, baseball and softball as of March 15.

For tennis, the LewistonClarkston Invite March 15 and 16 was canceled. Instead, the varsity team played at LHS against Mead High School March 15 and against Mt. Spokane High School March 16. These two matches were practice matches.

Softball and baseball had games canceled as well. The first scheduled softball game was March 21 at Airport Park against Lakeland High School.

The first scheduled baseball

game was March 22 at Church Field. Results were unavailable at press time.

The Clearwater Invitational and the Sweeney Invitational for track were canceled as well.

The track team competed at a meet March 21 in Kamiah, with results unavailable at press time.

All of the snow also made this season hard for the golfers, and there have been no golf tournaments yet. The first girls golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, April 4. tThe first boys golf tournament was scheduled for March 22, also with results unavailable.

Bowling team takes state

By Jacqueline House Reporter The Lewiston High School girls bowling team took second in the state tournament in March earlier this month.

The girls team took home the trophy after competing in Twin Falls and Burley in southern Idaho. The boys team from

Lewiston did not place at state.

The members of the Lewiston girls team include: Brianna Blamires, Kaitlyn Blamires, Rayanna Buttenoff, Rylie Reagan, Rachel Rose,Sydney Martin, Jaidyn Sweet, and Halle Vanhorn. Boys team members include: Caleb Hubbard, Robbie Lashley, Andy Love, Cooper Ruddle, Brandon Quinn, and Logan Tritz. Team coaches are Randy Buttenoff, Shane Blamires and Jeneva Santos.

Wrestlers finish tough season, two place at state

By Gracyn Richardson Editor-in-Chief In the 2018-2019 LHS wrestling year, the Lewiston Bengals won zero tournaments out of six.

But two standout wrestlers from Lewiston placed at the state level. The top player of the season was Tristan Bremer, freshman, who placed third at state in 98-lb. category.

Damon Shaw, junior, placed fourth in the 170-lb. category.

“My favorite thing of the season was that I beat all the kids that beat me,” Shaw said.

Other state qualifiers, listed by weight ranking, were: Gage Fiamengo, Owen Hemphill, Reuben Thrill and Jacob Woody.

Fiamengo, a sophomore, said his favorite memory of the season will be the team’s bus ride to the state competition.

“I made [lots] of new friends with wrestling,” Fiamengo said.

Find more LHS sports, news and features at bengalspurr.com.

Lewiston High School boys basketball team fights for a win against Clarkston High School rivals at Golden Throne 2019 Photo by Erin Kammer.

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District shares plans for offices at “old” LHS building

By Skylar Raymond Features Editor With the excitement of the new Lewiston High School building under construction comes the question of what will become of the buildings at the “old” high school? In February, leaders at the school district gave The Bengal’s Purr a sneak peek of a new tentative floor plan of the current LHS main building.

Plans are for this building to become the new district office for Lewiston schools, according to superintendent,

Dr. Robert Ronaldson, and assistant superintendent, Lance Hansen, whose offices will move from the Lewiston Orchards.

The 91-year-old main building on the current campus will be partially used for offices, such as teacher training rooms and curriculum departments.

Other parts of the building will be available to be rented for office use by anyone in the community. To see an expanded blueprint of what the building will be used for, scan the QR code here for for an image from the school district.

After record-setting snow in February, a frosted Lewiston-Clarkston valley brings in a beautiful sunset at the end of a wintery day. Photo courtesy of Damian Glenn.

Winter storm postpones spring sports season

By Annika Snow News Assistant

Princess Project makes comeback

By Elsa Munster News Assistant

High School students can get their 2019 prom dresses March 13 through May 4 through The Princess Project and All That Glitters in Lewiston.

The Princess Project is a volunteer-based organization that provides formal dresses. All That Glitters, opened its new location on March 1 at 903 D St. in Lewiston.

For All That Glitters, regular business hours are 5-7 p.m.

Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Other times are available by appointment through Megan Grubb at (208)791-8574 or by going to www.facebook.com/anacondaprincessproject.

Lewiston got a record setting 29.5 inches of snow in February alone, nearly 14 times more than average. With all this snow, how did the spring athletes and coaches of Lewiston High School adapt? Here’s what LHS spring athletes and coaches had to say about that.

Clayton Robinson, LHS track athlete, spoke about what track has been like in the snow, “There have been some drills we haven't been able to do, and snow had to be shoveled off the cement so we could practice on it,” he said. “It’s cold and our shoes are wet by the end of practices.”

But even with all the snow the track team has persevered and is looking forward to

“Our coaches have had to shovel snow in order for us to play.”

finally starting the season.

Allison MacMillan, an LHS golfer, also spoke out about the difficulties the snow has caused herself and fellow athletes, ”We lost so many golf balls in the snow we had to start using wiffle balls,” said MacMillan. “Our coaches have had to shovel snow in order for us to play.”

Despite all the obstacles and changes, MacMillan said it has only made her more excited to

finally compete.

Coaches also shared the struggles their teams have faced during the freak snow storms.

Patrick Zink, LHS coach of over 20 years, shared just how strange this weather really is.

“In my 26 years of coaching, my team has never had to miss this much practice or postpone so many games because of the weather,” said Zink.

Rather than losing hope or motivation, the athletes continue to soldier on with the goal of finally getting to play.

Kristin Delp, girls softball coach, advocated for her team.

“Cancelling or changing practices and having to share the gym for practices has become extremely frustrating for the girls,” said Delp. “They just want to play.”

Monday, April 1, 2019

Entertainment 19

Dwight and Angela, the best love story in The Office

By Mikey Vidovich Co-Entertainment Editor

an end, and so does is Pam and her relationship with Jim’s. It’s cute Dwight. Then, for the watching Although viewers of The Offirst time, Angela has the two fice mainly see Pam and Jim as to try to make Dwight c h a ra c te r s’ the show’s best story line, the want to be with her, interactions romance between Dwight and instead of it being the w h i l e Angela definitely wins overall. other way around. knowing The Office (U.S.) is a show Their relationship they both based on a U.K. series by the is all over the place like each same name. The U.S. series and it is never known other. There ended in 2013, so spoilers are if they are done for are some ahead for all nine seasons. The good, or just on a intense show centers around workers break. Later on, Ans c e n e s in an office who are filmed gela begins seeing a between by a camera crew as they live new guy, Rob Lipton, them that their everyday lives. The most also known as The make the popular characters include: Senator, played by r e v e a l Michael, Dwight, Jim and Pam, Jack Coleman, and of their along with side characters, relationship Dwight and Angela sit happily together. Photo courtesy of IMDb. a new love story bewho are wonderfully casted. in season four even better. Pam After they get together, they tween co-workers Erin and All these characters bring their and Jim have a beautiful love just become Pam and Jim, the Andy blossoms. own uniqueness to the show, Angela and Dwight’s story about a crush that turns couple. It is exciting to finally and one in particular is Angela, into a family with children. see them get together, but af- relationship begins to fade, played by Angela Kinsey.

But that story in no way beats ter watching the show further, but it is still unclear if their love Angela is an outspoken ChrisAngela and Dwight’s. the story is missing something story is over or not. Luckily, it tian who frowns upon many of Almost from the beginning, without the chaotic chase of isn’t. Angela continues her rethe things that go on in the ofthe audience knows that at Jim trying to get Pam. How- lationship with Rob, and even fice. She is also known as “the some point Pam and Jim are ever, Dwight and Angela’s re- has a son, who is eventually cat lady,” because she always going to end up together. Their lationship is more mysterious revealed to belong to Dwight and only wants to talk about characters develop most while and interesting throughout and not Rob. The Senator and her cats. During the first couAngela separate after he pubtheir friendship slowly turns the whole series. ple seasons of the show her into a romantic relationship.

Dwight and Angela have lically comes out as gay. Anmany ups and downs gela then confesses that she in their relationship. still loves Dwight. By this time Their first challenge Dwight has a new girlfriend, comes up when although he confesses that he, Angela wants their too, loves Angela. And by the relationship to series final episode, Dwight stay a secret. Then and Angela get married.

The story of Dwight and Dwight kills her cat, Sprinkles, whom she Angela is all over the place loved very much. throughout the series. Their After the death relationship is more emotionof her cat, their al than any other characters’. relationship is over. At first it is weird to find out It seems as though that Angela, who is uptight, is their break is going with Dwight, the “class clown.” to be temporary, but Then it is cute watching them then Angela begins try and keep it a secret. It then seeing a different is sad when they break up, and co-worker, Andy frustrating to watch them be Bernard, played by with other people.

In the final episode fans Ed Helms.

Later Angela be- get their wish with Dwight comes engaged and Angela’s wedding, which to Andy but is still proves how important their resecretly seeing lationship was.

This is why Dwight and AnDwight. Hypocritical for a Christian, right? gela were the best love story in Anyway, her en- The Office. gagement comes to Jim and Pam Halpert’s faces after reading the title of this story. Photo courtesy of IMDb. character is in the background, only popping up to make snide remarks. Pretty much all of her lines are hilarious, as are many of the characters’ -- but the difference is that all her remarks fit her character and personality so well. She might not be one of the main characters, but what really makes her stand out in season two is her unexpected love interest, Dwight Schrute, played by Rainn Wilson.

Dwight is the guy who exaggerates everything to the point where it’s unbelievably funny. One of the most popular scenes that shows the gist of his personality is when he starts a fire in the office to test his co-workers’ knowledge of fire drills. He also makes it well known to everyone that he is a beet farmer.

When Angela is revealed to be in a relationship with Dwight, it’s huge news around the office. And as the series goes on, Angela and Dwight’s love story is the best love story on the show.

The most popular love story

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Marvel’s first female lead succeeds at box office

By Ellie Hafer Entertainment Assistant Marvel Entertainment made history March 8 by releasing its first superhero movie with a female lead: Captain Marvel.

Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the film follows Carol Danvers as she fights to remember her past and bring justice to a misjudged people. Although it has a good storyline and a unique theme, the acting and humor are mediocre, and some of the special effects (SFX) lack quality.

This movie makes a major historical impact by being Marvel’s first female superhero movie, as well as being released in International Women’s Day. After Wonder Woman, released in 2017 by DC Entertainment.

Captain Marvel is the second-ever superhero movie that stars a female lead. Women had a big part in creating the movie, too. With Boden, five other women are all credited for creating the story. A woman, Pinar

Toprak, wrote the soundtrack, which is new compared to Marvel’s typical use of composers Henry Jackman or Alan Silvestri.

Still, as groundbreaking as the movie is, it isn’t receiving a super-positive response.

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Wonder Woman has Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, stands with her assembled crew. Photo courtesy of IMDb. a 33 percent come across as funny. A lot of watching grass grow for two higher ranking in terms of audience enjoy- the comedy in the movie feels and a half hours.” forced and awkward. Larson’s With that, some of the ment. acting feels stifled as well, and a effects seem bland and Primarily, people aren’t lot of the movie feels like it’s becheap, which doesn’t make enjoying the movie because ing held up by her co-stars.

As sense, considering that the of the lead actress, Brie Larson. one reviewer on IMDb writes, production had a budget of A lot of her jokes in the movie “I’ve liked Brie Larson in other $152 million.

For example, a fall flat. As a newcomer to the films, but she showed ZERO major part of Danver’s

superMarvel Universe, it feels like she doesn’t understand the context range in this.” Another says, suit is the helmet and cowl that of the jokes, and so they don’t “Watching this movie is like fits around her head and eyes.

Every time she is pictured with it on, it looks terrible -- the editing is so bad that it doesn’t even look like Larson in the suit. But the CGI that made Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury look like he’s 20 years younger is amazing -- convincing and impressive.

The movie does have its strong points. Women all over are loving the fact that they have another superhero movie that features a strong woman as the hero. It also carries a strong political message about ending wars and protecting those who can’t protect themselves. One of Danvers' taglines is, “I’m not gonna fight your war. I’m gonna end it.” When Danver finds out about other people experiencing injustice, she does whatever she can to help them survive.

In the political climate of today, this movie does a great job of illuminating current issues without blatantly pointing fingers.

As of March 14, the movie held the No. 1 spot, , according to Box Office Mojo. This is a drastic in-

crease from its opening day when it crashed at the box office just 10 hours after opening.

This wasn’t because of the film quality, but because of trolls that deliberately sandbagged the release, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Those efforts didn’t make much of a difference, though, because the movie is currently smashing box office records. It now holds the biggest opening for a female-led movie, the second biggest opening for a superhero movie, and has the sixth-biggest opening weekend ever, according to Marvel.

This film is the perfect example of the quote, “Nevertheless, she persisted.” After everything people did to stunt its popularity, Captain Marvel has risen above. Ultimately, the movie has a strong story and a bold voice. Aside from some struggles with CGI and humor, it is an enjoyable film that should be experienced on the big screen. For these reasons, Captain Marvel receives a 4/5.

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Skalicky’s Bakery serves up variety of tasty treats

By Eli Thomas Co-Entertainment Editor

Skalicky’s Sweet Sensations Bakery and Candyland opened in December of last year in Newberry Square, which is located on Main Street in downtown Lewiston. The bakery serves a vast array of delicious treats to satisfy the sweet tooth. Skalicky’s also has a good amount of gluten-free alternatives that are just as yummy. The items that will be discussed in this review are the Bavarian Cream-filled vanilla cupcakes, the Fudgy Brownie, the chocolate-dipped macaroon and the hot chocolate.

When one first enters Skalicky’s, they might get a feeling of nostalgia. This is due to the fact that one half of Skalicky’s is actually a toy and candy store. It seems like a smaller, bakery-type Cracker Barrel environment. This makes a unique atmosphere for this business, because it makes visitors feel sort of like a little kid

thought out as some of the other items on the menu. It seems homemade, but not exactly in a good way.

Nevertheless, it is still above average.

The conclusion of this sugar-filled feast consisted of yet another high-note in the form of the chocolated i p p e d The brownie, macaroon and cupcake prepare to be eaten. Photo by Eli Thomas. macaroons.

-- which might bring out the vanilla cupcake, but then this These treats sweet tooth. gets a million times better provide a sensational and This visit started off on with the cream filling. It adds chocolatey flavor and a sura very high note with the just another amazing flavor to prising texture. One does not gluten-free Bavarian Cream- this amazing treat. find dessert items on this level filled vanilla cupcakes. These The fudgy brownie is pretty at any typical food place. Each are pretty much heaven on good, but lacks the flavorful of these particular macaroons Earth. The texture is amazing. flare of the cupcake. It is not will make the mouth watering In the first couple of bites, this necessarily bad, but it does for yet another one, and perseems like a very well-made not seem as unique, or well- haps even another one after

that. They are truly addicting.

When it comes to places in dedicated to satisfying the sweet tooth, they are very few -- if any -- local places like Skalicky’s Sweet Sensations Bakery and Candyland. They do an amazing job of providing filling, scrumptious goods that will surely satisfy a sweet tooth. This -- along with the unique toy and candy section -- proves that Skalicky’s is one of the best places around for a sweet snack. For these reasons, Skalicky’s Sweet Sensations Bakery and Candyland gets a 4/5.

and ensemble district-wide competition March 6 at The University of Idaho in Moscow.

Ani Galeano, a junior, said she felt nervous before the event.

“Classical has always been a harder style for me to sing, but the feedback gave me confidence and I felt pretty

Also in March, a handful of LHS musicians were picked to play in the pit band for the LHS spring musical, Annie.

In February the music department participated in the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow. The yearly jazz festival at the University of Idaho allows both choir and band students to learn and compete. Lewiston results included the Grace Notes choir winning first in their division.

For the annual Singing Valentines event, the Gold Voices and Grace Notes choirs performed throughout the Lewiston-Clarkston valley. This year the choirs sold more than 400 valentines, according to Julie Burke, choir director. These had an estimated value of $2,000 raised for the music department, which was $500 less than the previous year.

Music department performs in busy spring season

By Jazmyne Hartogh Features Assistant The music department is well on its way into a busy spring season, with many recent events and fundraisers.

In March, the band and choir participated in a solo

good after that,” Galeano said.

Her performance earned a 32/35.

From this event, a select few Lewiston students qualified for state-level competition. Paul Sanchirico took first in tenor saxophone, Hailey Asker placed first in baritone

The music department prepares for future performances. Photo courtesy of Mindy Pals.

saxophone, Caroline Gibbs (1), Mary Wren (2) and Sarah Kester (3) placed in soprano; Eve Schmidt (2) and Camrynn Kernan (3) placed in alto; Duke McFarland placed third in tenor and second in trumpet; Phin Hammond (1) and Quian Finch (2) placed in baritone; Cody Bloodsworth placed first in bass; Zachary Sedgwick placed first in bass trombone; and the LHS brass sextet took first in its section.

“I really enjoyed the advice the adjudicator gave me and watching my friends perform,” said Gibbs, a junior.

On March 18, select groups gave a jazz concert in the LHS auditorium, and the entire department performed in an LHS concert March 19.

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Student Lewiston High School drama club presents Annie art exhibit downtown

By Krystal Barber News Assistant Artwork by local students is on display April 2-27 at the LCSC Center for Arts and History for the Junior-Senior High School and LCSC College Student Art Exhibit. This exhibit will be during this year›s annual Dogwood Festival. It will present the artwork of students from all over the valley, including paintings, photography, and poetry along with many other forms of artwork.

The exhibit provides an experience in a professional setting for intermediate artists in the area. The Center for Arts and History is at Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston, open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

LHS drama club presents Annie. Photo courtesy of Trinity Nomee.

By Mikey Vidovich Co-Entertainment Assistant The LHS drama department, led by Melissa Syverson, presented the classic musical An-

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nie this spring.

The play was outstanding.

Caroline Gibbs played the part of Annie beautifully, and has a wonderful voice. Noah Kowatsch, who played Mr. War-

bucks, also did a phenomenal job. His acting felt real, which helped keep a serious tone.

His character had the audience laughing every time his character used some colorful language.

Ani Galeano played Grace Farrell. Her acting was very mature, which was important to match her character. Eve Schmidt terrifically played the part of the horrible Miss Hannigan.

Everyone who was part of helping this production come together did an amazing job.

The songs were sung well, the dancing was exciting, and the addition of the area microphones helped the actors’ voices mix well with the music of the pit band, who also did a great job, as they always do.

The drama department held a total of eight shows, and the last show was dedicated to Ian Gunnel, who recently passed away from cancer. His sister, Jenna Gunnel joined the LHS drama family this year.

Annie was a great show, with amazing actors who had outstanding voices. The production deserves a 4/5.

by Micayla Dougherty

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On the Cover

By Flower Power Bower Fake news Generator

The staff of The Bagel’s Purr has been working on this cover tirelessly since 2017, when it was decided that The Purr would go under an official name change.

After previous LHS leadership students found a bengals/bagels typo on cups that they were going to sell as a fundraiser, The Bengal’s Purr staff decided to officially change the name of the publication to The Bagle’s Purr.

Over the last two years Charity Egland, the Purr adviser, has been working on getting the copyrights for the name, and they were granted to her just in time for the April 1 issue this year.

To honor this name change we are releasing this collectable edition of The Bagel’s Purr. Going forward, staff will make a hand-drawn cover for every issue, just like they did for this issue. The three main components of the cover will be each drawn in a different medium. Members of the staff will each take turns drawing the bagel with colored pencils, drawing the tiger with crayons, and writing the words with Expo markers.

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