May 18th 2018 : Cub Issue

Vol. 90

Lewiston High School May 18, 2018 Vol. 90 No.8 1114 9th Ave., Lewiston, JD, 83501 Photography by students of Intro to Journalism

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Avengers: Infinity War, page 14 NHS gains 43 members, page 8 Coachella’s controversy, page 10

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Opinion

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Serious Issues: Are baby animals simply better?

By Abby Burgess Design Assistant

Cute, fluffy, adorable baby animals are by far better than adult animals. Even though

A cat gets caressed by hand. Photo curtosy of Thesprucepets.com.

there are pros to adult animals, there are multiple factors that support why baby animals are better.

First of all, baby animals are super-cute and, most of the time, they are fluffier, especially kittens and puppies.

Baby animals, using kittens and puppies as an example, like to snuggle and they are small enough to carry around. They make a person feel all warm and fuzzy inside and it is proven that baby animals put most people in a better mood.

Furthermore, baby animals are easier to train than adult animals. Baby animals tend to learn a lot more easily than adult animals. It is also very difficult to break a

habit of an adult animal, such as teaching an adult dog not to bite after it has lived as an attack dog its whole life. A plus to baby animals being easier to train is that it feels great to accomplish a goal of training an animal to follow a command. According to Planet Pet Society, puppies are willing to learn as they go through a ton of growth and development.

Some would argue that adult dogs have better behavior, however baby animals simply haven’t settled yet. It takes a lot of time for baby animals to settle and, if female, it may take pregnancy and having babies for them to calm down. It can also take some training and time out of an animal owner’s schedule. When someone has

a baby animal, training that animal can teach that person responsibility. According to aarp.org, owning an animal takes a lot of commitment, but that commitment is what baby animals need to learn good behavior. According to Senior Pet Care, adult animals tend to show a change in behavior as they grow older.

One of the best ways to enjoy a baby animal is to train it at a young age. If a person waits, that is when a cute baby animal can turn into a naughty adult animal.

There can be downsides to having baby animals, but there are many, many more positives. The option is yours: baby animals or adults?

Star Wars reigns with supremacy, Star Trek falls short

By Max Kelly Senior Reporter

With the upcoming release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the age-old debate has resurfaced: Is the Star Wars franchise better than Star Trek?

Star Wars obviously outranks and outguns. Although some fans believe Star Trek is the best sci-fi franchise that deals intergalactic situations, in actuality Star Wars is far more superior and realistic. From the beginning, Star Wars has ruled the stars and the big screens.

With intense intergalactic fight scenes, smash hit box-office reviews and ratings, and a more realistic and futuristic society, To begin, Star Wars produces more intense and excitable fight scenes. These movies are based on intergalactic battles that span countless galaxies and countless planets and their inhabitants. Star Trek, however, relies more on the aspect of peace and neutralization between all planets and the efforts in diminishing conflict.

Which makes for a more complex and desirable plot -- the conflict between good and evil, or the colonization of peace? It

has to be the conflict.

For example a recent installment, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, featured the Resistance racing across the stars away from the formidable and oppressive First Order. On the edge of their extinction, one Resistance leader turned her ship around and flew, at light speed, through the enemies’ ship, creating a scene of the peaceful annihilation of the First Order ship. It was an outstanding and truly breathtaking cinematic experience.

On the other hand, Star Trek Beyond paled in comparison with an ending where a crew of enemies attacked a stronghold of the Federation and a handto-hand fight ensued between the main protagonist and his foe. When compared to those in Star Wars films, Star Trek fight scenes movies cannot stand tall.

When comparing opposing movie fan based franchises, one must always look at box office reviews. Star Wars has higher grossing movies that win in categories such as gross income and higher ratings percentages than Star Trek when compared on Rotten Tomatoes.

Star Trek Beyond averaged an 84 Wars depicts a universe divid- prepared our children for their percent rating approval while ed amongst its inhabitants, future.” This cannot be stated the more advanced Star Wars who are divided between the in a more correct and underfranchise pulled 91 percent in oppressors and the oppressed. standable way. ratings. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Trek has a seemingly hap- There are many genres of also grossed over $572,691,546 py universe of peace which is movies that the public enjoys. compared to the $158,804,470 highly unrealistic regarding These are spread through all of Star Trek Beyond. That’s well today’s current society and its parts of the world impacting over three and a half times political events. all walks of life. But the two At the San Diego Comic Con franchises that most rival more in box office earnings!

These statistics, provided by of 2017 Adam Savage ex- each other are that of a same Rotten Tomatoes, show that plained, “Star Trek lures you genre: science fiction. Of these the Star Wars franchise can pull into a false sense of positivity franchises, Star Wars is by far in more money almost any day that the world can be a utopia the most superior, most thrilland most likely win a better rat- and recent events have proven ing, the most gripping-theing approval from movie-goers. it cannot. Star Wars’ dystopia edge-of-the-seat experience.

Some would say Star Trek is vision is far more realistic and Star Trek is the weaker rival. more relatable for to its downto-Earth view on a futuristic s o c i e t y.

However, Star Wars offers a more realistic sense of what m a y come in the future. Star Star Wars heroine Rey (Daisy Ridley) holds her lightsaber. Photo courtesy of Kameronhurley.com.

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Senior on the Street:

What teacher are you going to miss most after high school?

Skylee Wilson

“For sure Mr. Guzman. I love his classes and he always says, 'Hi' in the halls.”

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Cassie Morrison

Tanner Steele

“Probably Mr. Murphy. He always helped me understand math problems, even if I wasn’t in his class. I could always count on him to help me.”

“The teacher I will miss the most is definitely Mr. Steele. I always looked up to him and loved taking his classes.”

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News 6 LHS drama wraps up busy year Students display work with summer plans in Clarkston at gallery, Manske sells

Cassondra Manske

By Josie Hafer Opinion Editor The LCSC Center for Arts ran its annual student art exhibit through the duration of Lewiston’s Dogwood Festival. The student art exhibit ran from April 3-28 and featured art from students at LHS, Jenifer and Sacajawea junior highs, and other schools.

Students with featured art also had a chance to sell their art to members of the community. Cassondra Manske, an LHS artist, sold her project at the art show titled “Broken Guitar.”

“Art gives people room to have their own thoughts,” said LHS student Uahuu Tujendapi, who also featured her art in the show.

“It might be the same painting, but it doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone.”

LHS and CHS joined together to perform James and the Giant Peach in December. Photo by Leah Schmidt.

By Mikey Vidovich Co-Entertainment Editor

After the LHS drama club’s hit spring musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, the club is now preparing for even more productions.

Coming this month are the annual One Acts at 7 p.m.

May 25 and 26 in the LHS auditorium. The One Acts

are written and directed by the students themselves, including: Aailee Fuson, Zach Haas, Aubrie Hunt, Jessica Leckie, Abby Myklebust, Carl Snyder and more.

To wrap up the school year, the club will install new members of the International Thespian Society May 19, according to Abby Myklebust. They

will elect new officers June 4 at their annual barbecue.

The LHS and Clarkston High School drama clubs will combine for another summer show this year.

The combined groups will present The Greatest Show Summer Revue at 7 p.m. June 26-29 in the CHS auditorium, with a matinee at 2 p.m.

June 30.

Local bands work together to improve their sound

By Skylar Raymond Features Assistant High school bands from all over northwestern Idaho came to the LHS auditorium April 18 to perform for their regional competition.

Even though Lewiston’s band was by far the largest group, all of the bands worked together to help each other’s music pieces sound the best they could, according to some band members at LHS. “We were just trying to help them out and cheer them on to get them ready to

play as best as they could,” said sophomore, Makenna Falkenstein-Barker.

Moscow High School musicians came in first place at districts while Lewiston’s took second. All around, student musicians said that the district-level competition was a fun and educational experience for the bands. Districts helped band members understand what they need to work on and to know what they are doing well at and was a great experience to get all the groups working together overall.

Clad in black, Lewiston High School’s band performs together at the regional music competition April 19 at LHS. Photo courtesy of Makenna Falkenstein-Barker.

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New 3-D printers for LHS library

By Erika Schlafman News Assistant

Most people think that libraries are just for books but that isn’t the case anymore. Libraries are becoming more of a fun place for everyone to go to, not just people who enjoy reading.

Recently the LHS Library won a grant for 3-D printers through the Idaho STEM Project.

Kellie Pearson, a library Media Technician, earned the grant for the school. It came in early January with $1,500 to spend, which went to another printer and the materials that go along with it. In order to get this grant Pearson had to take a workshop to prove her skills.

The Idaho STEM Project supports students and teachers in science, technology, engineering and math.

The 3D printer gives students a chance to learn and build, plus have fun at the same time.

Two new 3D printers (above) are available for use in the library at LHS. Photo by Kendra Keenan. Right, A Martin Luther King Jr. statue was made using the new 3D printers. Photo courtesy of Mary Ann Funk.

Seniors elect class officers

DECA to nationals

By Abby Bower News Editor At the national DECA competition April 20-25, in Atlanta, Georgia, 54 LHS students competed. Despite the large number of qualifiers, no one from LHS or the state of Idaho, placed in the competition.

With traveling and competing, students spent time seeing sights and making friends. Some of their spare time was spent at a Bon Jovi concert, Six Flags Amusement Park, and an aquarium.

While the trip was mostly a positive experience for students, a handful received disciplinary actions. According to Cynthia Yarno, an LHS teacher and trip chaperone, the students were not representing LHS appropriately. Further information was not provided.

Skills USA gets gold at state

By Eli Thomas Sports Editor

By Krystal Barber Reporter

Members of the incoming senior class held elections April 4 in the LHS auditorium. Donny Santana won class president, along with Morgan Goodson taking the vice president spot. Treyce Bradley was elected for class treasurer and Shayne Ashe won the class secretary spot.

Ian Carlin, Ethan Jones and Greg Warden of the LHS Skills USA club went to the state Skills USA Competition in Nampa, Idaho, April 5-6. They participated in precision ma-

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Carlin competed in precision machining and won the gold medal.

Carlin had four parts in his event: drilling, the mill, lathe and a written exam.

“His gold Ethan Jones smiles for the camera after competmedal actually ing in SkillsUSA. Photo by Gracyn Richardson. qualified performed a course for a telehim for nationals,” said Dr. operated robot to find bomb Varnado, one of the group’s ordinance. Warden competed advisers. alone and won a silver medal Warden participated in for his technical interview. urban search and rescue Lewiston Skills USA has an robotics. He competed with a ongoing fundraiser selling written exam and a technical Country Meats, which are interview with judges, and he available for $1 for one or $6

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Annual Distinguished Young Women competition goes off with out a hitch

The top three contestants from the 2018 Distguished Young Women pose with previous winners after the show. Photo courtesy of Lydia McRoberts.

By Skylar Raymond Features Assistant After weeks of preparing and practicing, 10 LHS junior girls took the stage April 14 for their final turn in the annual Distinguished Young Women competition.

The winner of the 2018-2019 DYW event for Lewiston was Lydia McRoberts. The first alternate was Ashlee Bachman, and the second alternate was Emily Trigsted.

“Working with new people and getting to know one another was one of the best experiences about Distinguished Young Women.” Stated Lydia McRoberts.

They started off with an introduction piece to help the judges and the audience get to know them. After the introduction, the girls moved onto fitness routines with groups and then an individual routine.

Next up was talent, with each of the girls performing to show their more personal side. Saebra Woods played the guitar and sang “Will I” by Hillsong United. This performance won the talent portion of the event and wowed everyone in the room.

After talent was what some of the girls said was the most anxious part of the show -- the interview. Each of the girls received a random question to answer on stage with their most honest opinion.

Throughout this program, the girls said they gained friendships, positive experiences they thought they wouldn’t ever have, and confidence in themselves to be more outgoing to help our school.

Ten junior girls from LHS competed in the annual Distinguised Young Women competition. Photo courtesy of Emily Trigsted.

National Honors Society inducts 43 new members for 2018

National Honors Society inductee lights candles as part of an induction ceremony May 2. Photo by Erin Kammer.

By Erika Schlafman News Assistant

The LHS National Honors Society inducted 43 members May 2 in a ceremony at the LHS auditorium.

Honors Society is open to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who have taken two advanced placement classes and have attended LHS for a full semester.

Joining helps students get scholarships based on grades.

McKenna Steadman, an LHS senior, is a member of NHS who is attending Idaho

State University in the fall.

Peyten Ely, Naseebh Gill, Har“It’s cool to be involved this. It veyrh Gill, Sarah Griffin, Tina shows how hard work pays off,” Guo, Claire Hanson, Sydney she said.

Harrich, Aubrie Hunt, Mary Steadman has received an Ingram, Sydney Inman, Ethan incremental scholarship that Jones, Kendyll Kinzer, William increases Kokernack, each year “It’s cool to be involved E m m a of college, in this. It shows how Lawrence, along with a Cassandra hard work pays off.” M a n s k e , step ahead scholarship -- McKenna Steadman B r i e n n a for taking Martin, college Cody Mckclasses in high school. She will enzie, Madeline Metcalf, Dastudy K-12 PE teaching with a kota Mundell, Madelynn Murminor in coaching. phy, Noah Norwood, Savanna The following students were O’Brien, Veronica Ready, Grainducted into Honors Society cyn Richardson, Jazmyn Roy, for 2018: Shayne Ashe, Kassi- Micah Rudy, Syrinda St. Onge, dy Badertscher, Cody Blood- McKenna Steadman, Madison sworth, Kaitlyn Blume, Treyce Stoddard, Conner Strahan, EmBradley, Rayanna Buttenhoff, ily Trigsted, Shaun Wexler, TayJosiah Chavez, Brooke Cole, lor Wicket and Saebra Woods.

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seeking social change Friday, May 18, 2018 11 Anti-LGBTQ+ donations start #boycottcoachella State candidates aim to help students Why Syria needs U.S. intervention

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seeking social change

By Abby Bower News Editor

This spring, over 100,000 music fans showed up for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.

These were record breaking attendance levels, but that›s not the only thing that was different from years past.

There was some controversy towards the people attending

might not expect.

In July 2016 an article by Freedom for All Americans listed Anschutz as an ‘enemy of equality.’ The organization works to bring people together in order to end discrimination for the LGBTQ+ community around the world, and reported that Anschutz and the Anschutz Foundation had donated around $200,000 to groups with openly

contributions to such groups.”

According to their official website, the Anschutz Foundation exists to help nonprofit organizations in rural and urban Colorado.

These organizations usually focus on self-sufficiency and community development, along with some serving the economically disadvantaged, children and youth, seniors and the disabled.

with an anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Since these allegations were made, many people have turned to Twitter to voice disapproval of Anschutz and Coachella, along with anyone who looked past these allegations and continued to attend the festival. The hashtag #BoycottCoachella went viral while users like @gggladd spoke up with this unedited tweet:

Despite claims that Anschutz ended all ties with anti-LGBTQ+ groups, he hasn’t done as much as it may seem. According to Rolling Stone, the 78-yearold gave nearly $200,000, out of pocket, to Republican politicians all throughout 2017. Hidden among these generous donations were some to representatives, Scott Tipton and Mike Coffman of Colorado, who have both openly opposed same-sex marriage.

Reported by snopes. com in 2017, the Anschutz Corp., has also handed over nearly $138,000 to the National Republican Senate Committee, an organization that has come out multiple times in support of senators

“here’s your not so friendly reminder that the owner of coachella is right wing, capitalist, anti-lgbt, anticlimate change, and actively donates money to anti-LGBT organizations. If you›re willing to forget that because the lineup is ‘good’ then....ok! I hope its worth it.”

A number of others also agreed with popular actress, Cara Delevingne, who said that Anschutz and anyone who stands with him is on the wrong side of history.

With the 2018 Coachella festival just wrapping up, it’s time for a change. In order for this change to happen, festival-goers will have to give up Coachella, even if it means giving up the lineup and the costumes that come with it.

A.J. Balukoff campaigns for Idaho governor. Photo courtesy of www.bing.com

By Josie Hafer Opinion Editor Students want change. They want reform; to see important issues brought to light.

And -- from the view of two politicians who ran for the state primary elections May 15 -- Idaho government wants to help.

A.J. Balukoff ran for Idaho governor as a democratic candidate, coming in second to Paulette Jordan. He is from Boise, Idaho, where he has spent many years. In an interview with The Purr, one of the many concerns he shared was improving Idaho public education. As Idaho ranks 48th in the nation for public schools.

However, just as Balukoff was asking for change in schools, so have been the very

students he was fighting for.

Still, many students struggle to find effective or efficient ways to help the state of their own education. But Balukoff said that one way to create lasting change is get youth involved in the government.

“Take government classes,” he said. “Communicate on both ends, and register to vote.”

According to Balukoff, the minimum action that students should take is registering to vote and becoming informed voters. Moreover, getting involved in campaigns is a great way to find a foothold in government and law-making, he said.

Cindy Wilson, who won the primary for Idaho superintendent of schools, shared similar advice with The Purr for youth looking for change.

“Learn everything you can about the issue. Then you have power,” Wilson said. “The youth today have more power today than they did in Vietnam [protests].”

Wilson encouraged students to use their voices and speak up. She, as well as Balukoff, insisted upon students registering to vote as soon as they possibly can at age 18.

“We register our students to vote in senior year. If [school districts] will start doing that regularly, it will make a difference in what happens in the legislature,” Wilson said.

Note: The general election is Nov. 6. People who are or will be 18 by that date can easily register to vote by going to the Department of Motor Vehicles or by texting PTP to RTVOTE (788-683).

Cindy Wilson campaigns for Idaho superintendent of schools in Lewiston. Photo courtesy of Josie Hafer.

Adviser’s note: Purr staff pictured are not directly affiliated with the Wilson campaign.

Photo courtesy of www.bing.com. and performing, along with Coachella in whole because of the actions of the festival founder, Philip Anschutz.

The first Coachella of the now annual happened Oct. 9, 1999, in Indio, California. After 19 years of the two-weekendlong festival, it is now seen as a must-attend event for celebrities, whether they are performing or enjoying the line-up alongside music fans from all over the world.

Anschutz, founder of the Anschutz Foundation, puts on the festival, and is unsurprisingly one of the richest people in America with a net worth of $12.9 billion.

While the festival is all fun and games for most, the hefty fine that comes with each ticket goes to a cause that fans

negative stances on same-sex marriage.

One of these groups is the Family Research Council, which has frequently described the LGBTQ+ community as “unhealthy and destructive,” and has funded anti-LGBTQ+ groups around the world on multiple occasions.

Anschutz denied the allegations, in January 2017 with this statement given to Rolling Stone magazine, “Neither I nor the Foundation fund any organization with the purpose of financing antiLGBTQ initiatives. Whenever it has come to my attention that certain organizations we have funded have been supporting such causes, we have immediately ceased all

By Joshua Asmus Digital Media Manager The nation of Syria appears in global headlines a lot these days, with voices from news reports describing the horrors the Syrians have to undertake each day. Those horrors include the mass murder of civilians, the crossfire of battle, and the Syrian government dropping chemical weapons that were banned with the Geneva Protocols of 1925. But what is really going on there and why did this civil disorder break out?

Syrians are no strangers to war and destruction. Mass crusades of Syrian refugees continue to flee their mother country in attempt to escape the ravaging monster that is war. A census published by the United Nations in 2016 estimated that 13.5 million Syrians were in need of international aid, both in and out of Syria.

The pre-war population of Syria was a healthy 22 million citizens. Until recently, the U.S. government provided the Syrian Freedom Fighters with arms and training to keep the fight against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his securi-

ty forces. The U.S. has stopped supporting FSA, both in training and financial support. This came about because of the current U.S. presidential administration removing former President Obama’s policies, which included support for the rebels.

Not long ago, however, President Donald Trump, with leaders from France and Britain, launched a joint military operation. Their reported intent was to bomb suspected Syrian military installations that withheld chemical weapon caches and other valuable military assets. This was in retaliation against al-Assad for dropping banned chemical weapons on his defenseless civilian population.

“These are not the actions of a man,” President Trump stated in a television address.

“These are the crimes of a monster instead.”

Was it right to intervene?

One could say that no action that puts more destruction on a war-torn country is “right.”

However, as the U.S., France and Britain decided, it needed to be done.

Much of this comes down to an argument about morals. Was it right that the U.S.

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launched an attack when the nation is not even at official war with Syria? Was it right to risk possibly starting even more fires than there currently are?

Usually, no. But when a government or a man decides to launch chemical weapons upon a defenseless civilian population, there is a need to intervene. To be frank, it is disgusting that the human race still has to face these tragedies. The countless lives lost to these weapons mean too much to put into words. Those who are lucky enough to survive will be, and still are, affected even afterward.

It seems that what has scared people the most was actually not the bombing, but the chance that Russian leaders would take action against the U.S. for attacking a country under Russian protection.

It’s hard to know if that will happen. But the question remains: Will the superpowers of the world start a third World War over this? It’s not likely.

Even so, avoiding the risk of a larger war does not justify the U.S. ignoring what the Syrian people are being subjected to.

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Bengals track team sprints on to state

Compiled by Gracyn Richardson Editor in Chief

April 14, Pasco Invitational These Lewiston boys placed top three in their event: Jennah Carpenter (third, 300m hurdles) Ashley Dahl (second, 100m hurdles) • Joey Perez (third, 1,600 meters; third, 3,200 meters) • Ozzy Wexler (third, 300-meter hurdles) • Sakti Woodbury (first, 800 meters)

300-meter hurdles) • Connor Turpin (third, 1,600 meters; second, 3,200 meters) • Ozzy Wexler (first, 300-meter hurdles) • Ozzy Wexler, Harrison Smith, Dmitri Whitcomb, Sakti Woodbury (first, 4x400 relay) • Dmitri Whitcomb (third, 400 meters) • Sakti Woodbury (first, 800 meters) These women placed in the

April 13, Lapwai Invitational Bengal varsity men and women placed first overall.

The following boys placed in the top three for their events: • Laureld Bigler (third, 800 meters; second, 1,600-meter) • Isaiah Evans (second, discus) • Auston Hammond, Carson Taylor, Devin Zagelow, Ryan Rapier (first, 4x400 relay) • Evan Potter (first, 1,600 meters; first, 3,200-meter) • Devin Zagelow, Michael Bramlett, Jaiden Caviness, Drew Fenter (second, 4x100 relay) These girls placed in the top three in their events: • Callie Bernatz (first, high jump; third, long jump; first, triple jump) • Kaitlyn Blume (first, 3,200 meters) • Kailey Carpenter (third, 400 meters) • Kailey Carpenter, Anna Reynolds, Ashley Dominy, Ashley Dahl (first, 4x200 relay) • Kassie Collins (second, 100 meters; first Troy Hanes and Drew Fenter get set to sprint. Photo by Gracyn Richardson 200 meters) • Ashley Dahl (first, 100-meter hurdles; first, May 3, Idaho District II Meet top three in their event: of Champions, Lewiston 300-meter hurdles) • Callie Bernatz (third, high • Madigan Kelly (second, The following boys placed in jump; first, triple jump) 100-meter hurdles; third, the top three in their event: • Kaitlyn Blume (first, 1,600 • Laureld Bigler (third, 800 meters; first, 3,200 meters) 300-meter hurdles) • Madigan Kelly, Lakelynn meters) • Jennah Carpenter (first, McComas, Kailey Carpenter, • Caden Byrer (second, 1600 300-meter hurdles; second, Victoria Sabo (first, 4x400 re- meters; first, 3200 meters) high jump; first, long jump) • Troy Hanes, Michael Bram- • Kassie Collins (second, 100 lay) • Lakelynn McComas, Anna lett, Drew Fenter, Dmitri meters; second, 200 meters) Reynolds, Ashley Dominy, Whitcomb (first, 4x100 relay) • Ashley Dahl (second, Kassie Collins (first, 4x100 re- • Noah Norwood (second, 800 300-meter hurdles) meters) lay) • Madigan Kelly (third, • Katie Perez (second, 3,200 • Joey Perez (first, 1,600 me- 100-meter hurdles) ters) meters) • Lakelynn McComas, Madi• Harrison Smith (first, gan Kelly, Alexis Eberhardt, 110-meter hurdles; second, Kassie Collins (first, 4x100 re-

lay) • Lakelynn McComas, Katie Perez, Madigan Kelly, Jennah Carpenter (second, 4x400 relay) • Reillee Roy (second, shot put) • Noelyn Shriver (second, discus) • Lindsey Stachofsky (first, pole vault)

May 10 and 11, 4A/5A District ½ Championships, Coeur d’Alene • Boy Bengals placed first overall and the lady Bengals placed third overall.

These placed in the top three in their event: • Carlos Arteaga (second, triple jump) • Caden Byrer (third, 1,600 meters; third, 3,200 meters) • Izaak Kershisnik (third, shot put) • Troy Hanes, Michael Bramlett, Drew Fenter, Dmitri Whitcomb (third, 4x100 relay)

• Troy Hanes, Ozzy Wexler, Drew Fenter, Dmitri Whitcomb (first, 4x200 relay) • Joey Perez (second, 1,600 meters; first, 3,200 meters) • Dale Simmons (third, triple jump) • Harrison Smith (third, 110-meter hurdles; third, 300-meter hurdles; third, high jump) • Connor Turpin, Caden Byrer, Joey Perez, Sakti Woodbury (first, 4x800 relay) • Ozzy Wexler, Harrison Smith, Dmitri Whitcomb, Sakti Woodbury (first, 4x400 relay) • Ozzy Wexler (first, 300-meter hurdles, second, long jump) • Sakti Woodbury (first, 800 meters) These lady Bengals placed in the top three in their event: • Callie Bernatz (third, high jump; second, triple jump) • Kaitlyn Blume (first, 1,600 meters; second, 3,200 meters) • Jennah Carpenter (third, 300-meter hurdles; second, high jump; first, long jump) • Kailey Carpenter, Katie Perez, Victoria Sabo, Kaitlyn Blume (third, 4x800 relay) • Kassie Collins (first, 100 meters) • Ashley Dahl (second, 100-meter hurdles) • Ashley Dahl, Madigan Kelly, Alexis Eberhardt, Kassie Collins (third, 4x100 relay) • Lakelynn McComas, Katie Perez, Madigan Kelly, Kailey Carpenter (third, 4x400 relay) • Lindsey Stachofsky (second, pole vault) The Bengals will compete at state-level competition today, May 18, and Saturday, May 19 at Dona Larsen Park in southern Idaho.

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13 Sports Lady Bengals swing into state

By Abby Bower News Editor The LHS girls golf team was hard at work through April, competing at many tournaments in and outside of Lewiston. The team competed in six tournaments from April 11-30.

The team’s top five girls traveled April 11 to Palouse Ridge for a tournament where they scored 516. The top scorer of this tournament was sophomore, Allison MacMillan, with a score of 94.

Their next tournament was April 16 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Golf Course, where seven members of the team scored 755, getting them third place. Meanwhile, three LHS girls -- Megan Light, Allison MacMillan and Avery Literal -- tied for the lowest and best score on the team with 100.

At a tournament on April 20 in Orofino, six Lewiston girls played nine holes, earning a team score of 382. Literal and Anika Grogan, sophomores,

both had scores of 58, which were the lowest and best of the team.

During their tournament April 23 at Highland Golf Course in Post Falls, the team and its top scorer, MacMillan, played with scores of 398 and 95, respectively. This earned the team third place.

The team played April 27 at Hayden Lake Country Club in Hayden, where the team scored 380 and placed third. The top scorers, Anna Martin and Literal, each scored a 94.

The girls also attended a tournament in Sandpoint at Idaho Club, where they golfed a 371. This was the best team score of the day and the girls walked away with first place.

The top LHS golfer from this tournament was Martin, who scored 91.

The top five girl golfers qualified for the state competition on April 14 and 15 at the Lewiston Country Club.

Softball season comes to early end

By Aaliyah Vaughns Sports Assistant

After senior night on May 2, the lady Bengals finished up the softball season and seeded second in the league.

That day, the team played against Post Falls in a doubleheader, winning the first game 5-2. Their second game was

a close one and a must-see, ending with Lewiston 9-8.

A close game that everyone should have seen.

The Bengals fought hard to stay ahead at their next game, May 8 against Lake City and Coeur d’Alene high schools in Coeur d’Alene. The Bengals won Coeur d’Alene 1-0, and lost against Lake City 1-12.

Players from Post Falls High School came to Airport Park in Lewiston May 10.

After the last game of the season, Coach Kristin Delp stated, “[I’m] very proud of my team and the girls that were in it until the end. I will never coach that same team again.

I wish it went farther because they deserved it.”

Lady Bengals enjoyed the sun with Coach Kristin Delp after a home game. Photo courtesy of Delp.

Varsity tennis heads to state

By Erika Schlafman News Assistant “The thing I love most about tennis has to be the competition,” said sophomore, Paige Boudreaux, who has been playing for almost three years.

As a varsity team member she knows the amount of work and time that goes into tennis -- for example, Lewiston played Moscow High School and tied April 16.

The varsity team played Pull-

man at Pullman High School April 19 with Pullman getting the best score.

For the Capital tournament April 27-28 in southern Idaho.

The varsity Bengals played several schools and got 31st place. Back in Moscow May 1, Lewiston played MHS and tied again.

Regional-level competition happened May 11-12 in Post Falls. State-level competition was set for May 18-19 in Boise, with results unvavailable at press time.

Boys golf swings to success

By Erika Schlafman News Assistant For Jordan Surby, golf is about competition, but also about enjoying the outdoors.

“My favorite part about golfing has to be enjoying the good weather outside,” said Surby.

Even though he is one of the few varsity sophomores on the LHS golf team, he has been golfing since he was six years old. His best score of all time was a 90 at age 13.

In the middle of a busy golf season, Surby said he feels excited for the team’s upcoming events.

The boys varsity team went against Pullman High School April 12 at Palouse Ridge in Pullman. Treyton Forsman had the best scores overall.

The boys played April 13 against Sandpoint High School at the Idaho Club in Sandpoint, and their best score was 77.

Three days later, they played Lake City April 16 at the Coeur d’Alene public golf course,

with Forsman having the best score.

At Highland Golf Course in Post Falls, Lewiston went up against Post Falls High School golfers April 23, with Blake Ruddell taking the lead.

Lewiston played against Lakeland High School May 3 at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Rathdrum, scoring 77.

For regional-level competition, the team competed at the regional May 7 at the Lewiston Country Club.

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Ready Player One a hit for video game fans

By Erin Kammer Business Manager

Wade/Parzival (Tye Sheridan) spares a nervous over-the-shoulder glance. Photo courtesy of IMDb.com

On March 29, Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One opens up a virtual world called the Oasis -- a world where anyone can do anything.

Tye Sheridan plays Wade and Parzival, and Olivia Cooke playing Samantha and Art3mis. The two, along with all of their friends, are inseparable when it comes to finding the three keys called “Easter Eggs” hidden in the huge world.

The person who ends up with all the keys is guaranteed the rights of the company, Oasis, and the fortune of its owner, Halliday, after he passes away, that comes with it. In their quest for the keys, the team goes up against the rival of the Oasis, IOI. IOI is trying to take the keys and win over the rights to the Oasis once

and for all. Will they find them all? Or will they die trying?

The screenplay for Ready Player One was very well-written

by Zak Pen. It was based on the 2011 book by Ernest Cline.

It keeps viewers on the edge of their seats the entire time with amazing, realistic graphics. It’s great entertainment for all ages and it’s hard to find anything not to like about the movie. For all this, Ready Player One earns 10 out of 10 stars.

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Avengers: Infinity War leaves audiences astounded

By Josie Hafer Opinion Editor Marvel Studios released its most recent Avengers installment, Avengers: Infinity War, Apr. 27.

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Infinity War takes place shortly after Black Panther. All of the Marvel heroes, old and new, are gearing up to fight Thanos(Josh Brolin), a genocidal titan from outer space. The film is set in different locations across the galaxy, from New York City to a planet called Nidavellir, and the story enlists the help of over 60 heroes from the last 10 years of Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

Classic heroes -- from Iron Man(Robert Downey Jr.), and Captain America (Chris Evans) -- to newer additions such as Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) and Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) must band together to protect the universe from Thanos and his army, the Black Order.

As shown in the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron, the last Avengers film before Infinity War, Thanos has possession of the Infinity Gauntlet, a weapon that could wipe out half the universe. On a search for all six infinity stones, Thanos will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

Overall, Avengers: Infinity War is an action-packed superhero film that has accomplished a feat like no other. It is far darker and more gruesome than any Marvel film before it, but one may argue that this factor only makes it better. For this, Avengers: Infinity War wins a 9.4 out of 10.

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10 Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) prepare for an onslaught of Thanos’ armies in Wakanda. Photo courtesy of IMDb.com

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I Feel Pretty promotes self-confidence

By Mikey Vidovich Co-Entertainment Editor Directed by Marc Silverstein and Abby Kohn, and released April 20, I Feel Pretty revolves around an insecure girl, who longs to have, what she thinks is, a better body.

After hitting her head in an accident, Renee Bennett played

by Amy Schumer, awakens and sees herself as someone totally different -- someone who she thinks is beautiful. This new self-image changes her personality and Bennett becomes very confident, surprising those around her. This eventually leads to Bennett becoming somebody she has always wanted to be, but not exactly what she imagined.

(SPOILER ALERT) In the end Bennet goes back to seeing herself as she originally did, but ends up loving herself and tells others to do the same.

This film is a comedy, and it definitely shows with Schumer’s

acting. However, it’s not just a comedy. The story includes heartfelt scenes and has a strong social message, all in all.

The one aspect of the film that could have been different was the fact that Bennett saw herself as somebody totally different.

She talked about how toned she was when she wasn’t. This worked for comedy, but not for a realistic feel. Luckily, in the end, she realizes that she is beautiful no matter what she looks like -toned or not The film addresses real problems with society and the perception of beauty. Women and men get the message to look a certain way and only that way. This movie teaches viewers that their actions, not just their looks, affect the way people think about them. Once Bennett began to be more confident and comfortable in her own skin, everything changed.

A standout line in this movie comes from Schumer as Bennett

in her motivational speech at the story’s end: “I’m me, and I’m proud to be me.”

Shouldn’t everyone say that to themselves?

This movie is enjoyable for its comedy and its message.

Schumer gives an outstanding performance, along with her character’s love interest, played

by Rory Scovel. The film also offers outstanding performances from Bennett’s new boss, played

by Michelle Williams, and Bennett’s best friends, played by Busy Philipps and Aidy Bryant.

This movie lacks some realism, but makes up for it with a great message. For that, I Feel Pretty deserves a 9/10.

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10 Amy Schumer feels like herself in a promotional poster for “I Feel Pretty.” Photo courtesy of Creammagazine.com

Drowsy Chaperone cracks up audiences with comedy

By Aaliyah Vaughns Sports Assistant This spring the LHS drama club presented The Drowsy Chaperone, directed by Mel Syverson. The musical comedy tells of a well-known celebrity and a normal guy finding each other and falling in love.

The story begins on the wedding day of Janet Van De Graaff (Abby Myklebust), who

questions the love of her soonto-be husband, Robert Martin (Derek Renzelman). . The best man, George (Zach Haas), is in charge of making sure that the wedding goes as planned, and he feels superstitious. George (Zach Haas), suggested that Robert goes on a stroll, roller skating blind. Janet leaves her room to find Robert and ask him the question that her future happiness depends on --

Abby Myklebust starred in The Drowsy Chaperone this spring at LHS. Photo courtesy of Mykelbust.

whether or not he really loves her. Then, she tricks him into thinking that she is someone different and he ends up kissing her. The drama starts there, when Janet storms out of the the park frustrated that her fiance had kissed “another girl.”

Aldolpho (Carl Snyder), the king of romance, falls in love with the drowsy chaperone (Aubrie Hunt) after she portrays herself as Janet, the bride. The discovery of this love affair soon leads into a wedding frenzy where everyone plans to get married on the same day. In the words of George, the best man, “We can all get married in one big club, just like they do in Utah!”

During the show, Tottendale (Ailee Fuson), an older woman with terrible memory loss, spends a lot of time with her underling (Phin Hammond) while he gives her the help she needs. A standout scene is

between these two characters -- the spit take scene. It may sound cheesy and overused in older writings, but the delivery and reaction of the scene showed pure genius.

The music played a great part in this show. The live orchestra really allowed the audience to feel part of the story. Every scene opened with a simple melody that set the mood and the tone of the act. The music accented the drama and the emotions revealed in the story, making a dramatic difference.

Overall the showing of The Drowsy Chaperone was one of the best musicals produced recently in the community, especially at LHS. The cast was outstanding and expertly captured

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the characters that they were recreating. For this, the musical earns a review of 10/10.

CAST LIST

• Robert Martin played by Derek Renzelman • Janet Van De Graaff played by Abby Myklebust • Chaperone played by Aubrie Hunt • Adolpho played by Carl Snyder • Feldzieg played by Cameron Wimer • Kitty played by Jessica Leckie • George played by Zach Haas • Trix played by Eve Schmidt • Tottendale played by Ailee Fuson • Underling played by Phin Hammond • Man in the chair played by Keith Reynolds • Baker/Gangsters played by Kari Wilsey, Caroline Gibbs, Ani Galeano, Emma Anderson • Building Super played by Kooper Baldwin • Ensemble: Krystal Barber, Uahuu Tujendapi, Annie Ball, Trinity Bell, Cameron Kernan, Cheyenne Durham, Jazmyne Hartough.

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J. Cole sets himself apart with new album, K.O.D.

By Eli Thomas Co-Entertainment Editor

only good part of the song is its short length of 2:14 min.

But the next song makes up for that “Kevin’s Heart” puts American Rapper, Jermaine Cole’s singing voice at center Cole, better known by his stage, and the lyrics describe stage name J. Cole, released romantic cheating from a his fifth studio album April 20, man’s view. The smooth beat titled KOD. complements the emotional J. Cole first made a name tone of Cole’s rapping, making for himself in the late 2000s for another great song. and early 2010s with a series “BRACKETS” is perhaps the of mixtapes and EPs. His big highlight of the entire album, breakthrough came in 2014, from the Richard Pryor with the smash hit comedy sample, to the album 2014 Forest incredible bass. Cole Hills Drive. KOD is the raps about the economy, follow up to 2016’s 4 taxes, the education Your Eyez Only, which system, and gang showed a more emoviolence in a way that tional, political side of few other rappers can.

J. Cole that fans had Following that is another not seen a lot of belyrical masterpiece, fore. It was also a mu“Once an Addict.” sical step up for him, The song consists using elements of of one long verse of jazz and string instruautobiographical, ments. KOD definitely emotional lyrics about expands on this right young Cole with an off the bat. alcoholic mother. This “Intro” catches the bares his soul and attention of the conflicting emotions. listener with its It is the rawest song on groovy saxophone the album, with pain in and spoken words, Cole’s voice as he diswhich describe the honors drug and alcohol emotional range of a use yet again. infant. “Life can bring “FRIENDS” features much pain. There are kiLL Edward, again admany ways to deal dressing drug abuse. with this pain, choose The beat is a little unwisely” is a phrase J. Cole’s album cover reflects the theme of his new album. Photo courtesy of derwhelming, but the first spoken in this www.bing.com lyrics make up for it, song and then repeatcovering things that get ed throughout the album. Many believe this to be J. masterpiece, discussing not “ATM” is a very catchy song the blame for anxiety and deCole expressing that drugs and only how social media affects with cool samples. Cole’s flow pression, with drugs (specifialcohol are not the answer to love lives and relationships, is flawless, but the redundant cally marijuana) and alcohol as our problems, which becomes but how social media allows lyrics leave a lot to be desired. emotional crutches. Towards a major theme in the album. people to portray themselves Still, the song isn’t bad. Cole the end of the song the listen“Intro” is a very brief song, but in ways that are not entirely repeats the idea: “Life can er hears “Meditate, don’t medthat makes it the perfect open- true. The beat features a guitar bring much pain. There are icate,” which embodies the er, leaving the listener wanting and is like many others on the many ways to deal with this theme of the album.

The penultimate song is to hear what is next. album: simple, but smooth. pain, choose wisely”.

The trap-influenced title Cole is not known for “Motiv8” marks the halfway “Window Pain,” a personal and track is the second one on the collaborating. In fact, he has point of the album, but it is emotional song about gang album. J. Cole stated on twitter had no featured artists on his quite possibly the low point, violence and mental health. that this abbreviation has three last two albums. The fourth musically and lyrically. The beat The instrumental features bass different meanings:, Kids on song on this album, “The Cut is bland and goes nowhere. and saxophone, and the track Drugs, King OverDosed, and Off,” features an unknown The lyrics sounds half-hearted sums up the album’s theme.

Kill our Demons. J Cole’s flow rapper by the name of kiLL Ed- and the “get money” sample is The last track on the album is on this track is excellent (as ward, leaving many listeners maddening after a while. The the one that everyone is talking usual), and the lyrics are pretty exceptional too. They describe Cole’s frustration with the music industry’s current state.. J. Cole goes very in-depth about this topics later. This song is a great preview for what the rest of the album consists of.

The next song, “Photograph” is a about a girl, but it is not a typical love song. It is about a woman who J. Cole only knows on the internet. It is a lyrical

speculating. It turns out that he is Cole’s alter ego, according to Cole himself. kiLL Edward represents the part of Cole that gives in to temptation. This song features a simple piano and beat, with only one verse from Cole, discussing fame and his relationships with his peers. It is a great song, but it would be better if Cole’s rapping were more prominent than the kiLL Edward vocals.

about. “1985” is Cole’s take on the new wave of face-tattooed, colorful haired, and in-yourface Soundcloud rappers who have become popular over the past few years -- specifically Lil Pump, who on multiple occasions has expressed his hatred towards Cole. Many call this a diss track, but it is more like a piece of advice to his younger contemporaries. He tells them that new up and coming rapper’s impact on the youth is bad because of their public use of drugs and their materialistic lifestyles. Cole makes valid points here -- that these rappers are spending money on the wrong things, that their fans will grow up soon and outgrow their music.

KOD was a commercial success, breaking Apple Music and Spotify records in the first two days of its release. This is impressive considering the record was announced very shortly before it came out, with no pre-release singles or actual featured artists. Maybe the only complaint about this album overall is that a few of the instrumentals can get bland after a while. But they’re still adequate, considering Cole made them on his own while many rappers need a team of producers to make one beat.

The majority of the rap industry sticks to short songs about jewelry, money, cars and drugs backed by insubstantial trap beats to match shallow album concepts. Cole stands out with his lyrics about real issues backed by beats based on jazz and soul. For these reasons, KOD gets a 9.3/10.

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Orange Hippo shares creative, delicious ideas

By Eli Thomas Co-Entertainment Editor

Orange Hippo, a bakery and cafe at 644 Sixth St. in Clarkston, opened in September after a move from Asotin, Washington.

The shop mainly specializes in pastries, such as doughnuts and doughnut holes, but also serves pretzels, coffee and tea.

During a recent visit, the service was all right, but nothing exceptional. Orange Hippo’s atmosphere itself is warm and comfortable. It is decorated very skillfully and is aesthetically pleasing.

All of the doughnuts were visually appealing and looked delicious, so it was very hard to choose what to eat. For this review, I chose the poop emoji doughnut and a doughnut covered in yellow frosting and

sprinkles.

All of the doughnuts at Orange Hippo are beautifully decorated, but the poop emoji catches the eye more than anything else. It is a standard doughnut with chocolate frosting, but on top of it lies the bakery’s re-creation of the poop emoji pop culture icon. The crafting of the poop is beautiful and flawless. It looks almost identical to the actual emoji. At first bite, this doughnut is amazing.

The chocolate in the frosting complements the fluffy dough superbly, enhancing the texture. The poop decoration on top also tastes wonderful.

The frosting wasn’t too dry, but wasn›t too moist either. It looks amazing and funny, and tastes good all at the same time. The poop emoji doughnut gets a 9.7/10.

After that I tried the yellow sprinkled doughnut, which turned out to be sort of a disappointment, especially after such a masterpiece like the poop emoji doughnut.

The only thing that the two doughnuts had in common was fluffy dough with great texture. But the rest of the doughnut left a lot to be desired. The overall taste of the doughnut was bland. No real flavors stood out. The sprinkles were also bland and did not add much concerning the overall taste of the doughnut.

Most of them also fell off the doughnut upon first bite. The frosting on this doughnut also acted as more of a shell. It was very hard and wasn’t very pleasing to actually eat. This doughnut earned a 5.2/10.

Overall, Orange Hippo is a pretty decent place to grab

culture event, hosted by a Lewiston teacher.

Will Thompson, an English teacher at LHS and at Jenifer Junior High School, hosted his second annual Comic Book and Record Swap for all ages May 5 at Riverport Brewing Co. in Clarkston.

“I’ve been a collector my whole life.

Since a young age I loved to collect t h i n g s ,” Thompson said.

Thompson believes that this event has been necessary for quite some time in little old Lewiston. With the closure of Hasting’s in 2017, people in the valley

that enjoy comic books, vintage rock band shirts or action figures from Marvel Comics found it harder than ever to keep up their hobbies. Now, he said, people must rely on other stores that do not specialize in these areas of collectables, like Hasting’s did. Or collectors go online and wait anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks before delivery.

“Without traveling or ordering off Amazon, it's almost impossible get any of your stuff,” Thompson explained.

This year, however, the number of guests -- as well as positive feedback for the event -- was more than Thompson could have ever imagined.

Since last year, the attendance more than quadrupled in size, he said. They went from 5060 vendors to over 200. They also had to extend the event by two hours to compensate the increase in attendance.

Lots of positive feedback and responses were heard from vendors and attendees alike.

Thompson did comment

a doughnut for an aching sweet tooth. Their friendly environment and creative doughnuts make them stand out from other breakfast cafes.

For this reason Orange Hippo gets a 7.4/10

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Orange Hippo Bakery in Clarkston serves a poop emoji doughnut.

Photo by Eli Thomas.

Thompson expands Comic Book Record Swap

By Max Kelly Senior Reporter Comics, records, video games, and movie memorabilia were all easily accessible to the public this month. This excitement was in the form of a comic book and popular

Poster courtesy of Will Thompson

LHS teacher, Will Thompson, hosted his second annual Comic Book Record Swap May 5. Photo by Loretta Tuell.

about his levels of stress on that day. Within the first three hours of the event, he felt stressed -- running back and forth -- but some of his friends stepped up and helped out, he said.

One moment that Thompson really enjoyed at the event was observing a unique guest arrive and depart. An averagelooking teen in an X-Men shirt walked in with a emotionless expression. But when he walked out, he was holding

two 6-inch stacks of comic books. On his face, Thompson saw a grin.

“For me, it encapsulated the event,” said Thompson.

A portion of the proceeds this year went to the Liberty Theater Preservation Alliance, with a total of $450 donated.

The goal of the alliance is restoring the Liberty Theater in downtown Lewiston.

Thompson said he can’t wait till next year’s swap.

“It was a fun day overall.”

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Vega prepares for senior year in Iquitos, Peru

By Emily Dammon Reporter

Tristan Vega a junior at LHS, will be joining a foreign exchange program next school year in Iquitos, P e r u .

Vega is going to be gone all 2019 for his senior year he will be leaving in late July early August.

“I’m going to miss everyone in LHS and all the school spirit,” said Vega.

A previous foreign exchange student who came to LHS, Milan Wentz, was the inspiration for Vega’s exchange.

Vega became close friends with Wentz before Wentz returned to Germany. “[I thought], if he can become a foreign exchange student, so can I,” Vega said.

The person Vega will miss the most next y e a r is his mom, h e said, b e cause she is o n e of his best friends.

Vega has lived

in Lewiston his whole 16 years with his mom, dad, two sisters and brother. In Lewiston he likes to play tennis and he also used to wrestle.

The father of his host family in Iquitos is Jacinto Zevallos. He is president of a Rotary Club in Peru, which sponsors the exchange. One of the two sons in the Zevallos house is a member of the Interact Club for high school students. Another Zevallos son, Lucas, is away studying at Lima University.

Vega has never flown on an airplane, and his first trip will be a 32-hour flight to Peru. He is looking forward to the culture, the different kids he will be meeting, and becoming fluent in Spanish.

“I’m looking forward to meeting kids my age around the world and looking at different viewpoints,” said Vega.

Tristan Vega points on a globe to where he will be living (above). Photo courtesy of Cassie St. Clair. Map of Peru courtesy of ResearchGate.net

Broken clocks, bells lead to craze, confusion

By Mattie Bentz Reporter

On April 19, LHS went silent.

Students arrived to school normally, but there were no bells to tell them when school had started.

At the end of first period, people realized how much they relied on bells. Everyone had to pay extra attention to the time, especially the teachers. But that was difficult because most of the school clocks also stopped that day.

Sophomore Courtney Dudgeon stated that she “liked the bells off because the teachers understood if you were a little late to class.”

But another sophomore, Caralynn Jeppsen, said that she liked the bells off because when they are on she feels that everyone is too reliant on them.

Back in the 19th century, factories used bells to signal the start and finish of work. This is because, in the 19th century, schools

were preparing students to work in factories.

But teens today are not factory workers. Schools do not need to prepare them for factory work any more now that the world has changed.

Teens today need to be prepared for the actual careers they are working towards. College classes do not have bells to tell students when class starts or finishes.

Jordan Lockard, an LHS teacher, stated that he likes the bells on because he feels the day does not go by without them.

Another teacher, Cyrina Lockhart said she also prefered them on because it means she does not have to keep track of time.

But experts say that bells can provoke anxiety and sensory overload.

Some students of LHS feel like when the bells are off, the environment is more relaxed.

But others worry about still being late to class. So, after a month without them, should

Sophomores Kari Wilsey and Krystal Barber sit in the LHS band room below one of the few clocks still working on campus. Photo by Jace Rentaria.

Friday, May 18 Variety 19 Science teacher wins award, opens art show this spring

By Gracyn Richardson Editor in Chief Recently awarded as Outstanding Earth Science Teacher of the Pacific Northwest, Jeffrey Karlin is enjoying the end of his most recent school year at LHS. This month Karlin also opened up an art show, titled Musings by Karlin, at the LCSC Center for Arts and History.

Most of his pieces are up for

sale, but others are “too valuable” to put a price tag on, Karlin said.

The art pieces range from totem poles to paintings based on science and math structures. The show also includes his infamous “throne” of animal furs, bones or antlers.

Karlin’s art exhibit lasts all month, and can be found on the second floor of Center for Arts on Main Street in Lewiston.

Jeff Karlin’s art show opened May 4 at the Center for Arts and History. Photos by Gracyn Richardson.

Students show Bengal pride for Prom Spirit Week

By Abby Bower News Editor

For the second year in a row, LHS student leaders held Spirit Week activities in the week before prom.

For the week of April 23, LHS students showed their school spirit every day with some new and old themes for dress-up days On Monday students dressed warm for Hawaiian day to start off the week, and on Tuesday students chose their favorite holiday to dress up as.

On Wednesday students dressed as their favorite videos from the now-dead Vine app. Thursday was spent with seniors dressed as characters from Nickelodeon, juniors with costumes from Disney Channel and sophomores dressed as favorites from Cartoon Network.

The week ended with Friday as the traditional Purple and Gold day before prom on Saturday, April 28.

Students dress as their favorite holiday for the second day of spirit week, April 24. Photo by Abby Bower.

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Editor in Chief...................................................................................Gracyn Richardson Co-Entertainment Editors..................................................Eli Thomas, Mikey Vidovich Features Editor..................................................................................Gracyn Richardson News Editor...................................................................................................Abby Bower Opinion Editor................................................................................................Josie Hafer Sports Editor...................................................................................................Eli Thomas Copyeditors.................................................Abby Bower,Josie Hafer, Skylar Raymond Digital Media Manager…….....................................................................Joshua Asmus Business Manager.....................................................................................Erin Kammer Features Assistant.................................................................................Skylar Raymond News Assistant......................................................................................Erika Schlafman Opinion Assistants………….....................................Joshua Asmus, Erika Schlafman Sports Assistants….........................Abby Bower, Erika Schlafman, Aaliyah Vaughns Design Assistants................Krystal Barber, Abby Burgess, Ellie Hafer, Elsa Munster Senior Reporter..............................................................................................Max Kelly Reporters.........................................................................Intro to Journalism students Adviser.................................................................................Charity Thompson Egland

Flashback: For sale sign advertises LHS prank

OH, REALLY? -- Passerby were surprised to note that Lewiston High School was “For Sale” off and on during the summer of 1973. This sign stayed up for two days until a janitor spotted it, removing hopes of no school from students’ eyes. Image and story courtesy of The Bengal’s Purr archives.

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