Jan 27 2017 golden throne

Lewiston High School January 27, 2017 Vol.89 No.4

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LHS student sets sights on professional bowling career

By Braeden Keane Sports Assistant Davin Jackson, senior, spent the last 14 years bowling, and the last four years with the LHS bowling team.

His interest in bowling all started back at the age of 3. Growing up, he watched his older brother, Daven Jackson, bowl and decided in a short amount of time that he wanted to join a bowling league at the age of 4.

As a teen, Jackson rose to the top of the LHS bowling team, dominating tournaments around the state of Idaho. Most recently, he won three Idaho Junior Bowling Tour tournaments in a row and qualifying for state

at the districts tournament Jan. 8 in Coeur d’Alene. State will take place in Burley Feb. 13 - 14. Jackson has also made an example of himself for other bowlers by holding a 200 average for over 20 consecutive weeks.

As Jackson started his last year with the high school team this fall, the thoughts for after high school started piling up. The Professional Bowling Association (PBA) was the first thought that crossed his mind.

“My reason to want to join the PBA is to be able to beat the top bowlers on the professional bowling tour,” Jackson said. “After bowling has been my passion for so long, it would be freaking

awesome to just be the youngest bowler to win the Chameleon Championship.”

After the Chameleon comes the World Series of Bowling event. The biggest tournament accomplishment for a professional bowler is to win the World Series of Bowling, which takes place at the beginning of December each year. Jackson hopes to win this event straight out of high school, thus becoming the youngest to win the World Series of Bowling.

Along with becoming a professional bowler, Jackson plans on taking up real estate.

“After seeing my dad do real estate, it seems like

something that would interest me,” he said. “It also seems like a better option than breaking my back 40 hours a week” as a bowler.

As it is with many athletes, strong family support has helped Jackson succeed.

“My parents have really been the biggest supporters of what I do,” Jackson said.

“They really have inspired me to continue towards the PBA.” Jackson has continued to push himself further to becoming the best. His highest game is a 299, narrowly missing a perfect game, a 300 score. After realizing he had watched others bowl for so long, trying to model them,

Jackson cracked down and focused on his own skills.

“After I started focusing on myself and not what others are doing, that’s when I saw major improvement,” Jackson said.

Jackson plans on competing fiercely in the upcoming tournaments of the 201617 high school season.

He says that due to the useful insight given by the coaches, he can see himself becoming a successful PBA bowler. “Davin constantly asks how he can improve his bowling,” said Randy Buttenhoff, coach of the LHS bowling team. “He has come so far since the last three years and it’s clearly paying off for him this year.”

Bacon Bits: Out-of-district students earn respect

By Jacey Bacon Opinion Editor

walk a fine line with details such as attendance and grade point average. This I can’t count how many means that students who times I have explained to live out of my peers and teachers their school that I am from Lapwai but d i s t r i c t that I completed open en- are often to rollment requirements to trying attend school in Lewiston. be on their Lewiston is just a better fit best behavfor me. After five years in ior around the Lewiston School Dis- school administration. This trict, I am thankful for my can be hard on students, and espeexperience here. cially stuI encourage othdent ather kids to pursue letes. the education that Within is best for them, recent years no matter what many local school that might s m a l l - tow n include. s t u d e nt When students athletes transfer to school have been districts other Jacey Bacon transferring to than the ones where they live -- whether it be for bigger schools outside of academics, sports or just a their home districts. This can change of scenery -- they mean that the students get are expected to meet all the a better education and the same requirements as those schools’ programs gain new students who live in the talent. This should seem district. We are expected to like a win-win situation, but

many community members are distraught, as expressed in recent letters to the Lewiston Tribune.

Some p e o p l e think that o u t - o f district students are “stealing” spots from student athletes who live in larger school districts, and that allowing students to attend a school outside of their home district is unfair. But here’s a reality check: Life is pretty unfair.

Students who feel worried about losing a spot on the team or losing playing time should focus on improving their skills instead of blaming other students who just want to attend a great high school.

Personally, I have never been a student athlete but I do participate in school activities such as journalism and leadership that have reserved spots for select

“I encourage other kids to pursue the education that is best for them...”

students. When people find out that I hold these positions they congratulate me for participating in and bettering a community that I don’t live in. Why shouldn’t it be the same for student athletes?

There is also the argument that says, “If a student really wants to go to school in this district why don’t they just move here?” This argument is ridiculous. It is not up to the student to decide where an entire family lives, and why would a family uproot their lives just to live 15

“Making the team does not depend on where a student lives...” minutes closer to a school?

Furthermore, community members who believe that out-of-district students are considered for positions before in-district students, regardless of skill, are not

considering that coaches are trying to create the best team possible. Making the team does not depend on where a student lives, but how talented that student is and how hard he or she is willing to work to help the team succeed.

After high school, most students will either attend a college or jump right into the workforce. High school is responsible for preparing students for the rest of their lives, and colleges educate students from all over the world.

Why should high schools not include students who live just 10 miles away? The community members who claim that out-of-district students make things unfair are likely the same ones who refuse to assist in the bettering of communities by supporting levees to improve schools. Doesn’t it seem unfair to stifle the improvement of schools just because of where a few students live?

News 4 New high school campaign kicks off LHS BPA state bound with voting right around corner Friday, January 27

By Jonika Ringling Editor-in-chief

By Katie Swift Features Editor

body during lunch instead of having to divide up into first and second lunch schedules; • Sufficient parking that does not impact the surrounding neighborhoods.

“We are voting YES for LHS because our kids deserve a school that is safe and provides an enviornment that promotes optimal learning,” said Kayla Miller,

More than 350 supporters of the Yes for Lewiston’s Future campaign rallied in the Salsberg Room at Towne Square in Lewiston Jan. 12. The campaign kickoff presented the enthusiastic community members with a variety of guest speakers voicing their support for a new Lewiston High School building.

Voters will approve or reject the bond to fund new building March 14. Upcoming campaign events take place Jan. 31 at The Red Lion from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15 at the LCSC Williams Conference Center from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and March 1 Schweitzer Engineering from 5 to 8 p.m. Future LHS graduate, class of 2032, advocates for a According new high school. Photo courtesy of Yes for Lewisto yeslhs.com ton’s Future. some features of the new high school would a parent of a future LHS gradinclude: uate class of 2032. “We are vot• Modern science classrooms ing yes because a vote for our that feature natural light, up- schools is and investment into dated ventilation and room to the future of our community.” allow all students to participate Another reason many commuin experiments; nity members are advocating • Physical education space up- for a new school is that they dates, including weight rooms, say there is sufficient evidence gymnasiums and training ar- that a comprehensive grades eas, since students have to be 9-12 high school is beneficial bussed off campus for many for students, as opposed to the P.E. classes right now; current model with grades 10• Large enough classrooms that 12 only. can include technology to pro- The YesLHS website outlines mote learning; benefits of having a 9-12 high • Music, art and drama class- school, rather than keeping room spaces designed to meet freshmen at the junior highs. program requirements; Ninth-graders would be able to • Cafeteria space that can ac- take career technical classes all commodate the whole student four years of their high school

experience, and would have more opportunities for elective classes such as performing arts and foreign languages, further preparing them for successful post-high school lives.

Community members opposing the new high school voice concerns of increased property taxes and the current high school being left vacant. However, yeslhs.com shows examples of the of the investment to be made by home owners, claiming that the median payment would be $10.61 per month per home in the Lewiston School District.

The LHS chapter of Business Professionals of America sent 22 members to regional competition Jan. 20 at Lewis-Clark State College. The 278 members of BPA Region II attended the competition to determine if they qualified for state.

From LHS 19 students qualified for state. Six LHS students placed first including Ryan Rapier and Connor Turpin in website design; Jasmine Boyer, Jenifer Kobelt and Victoria Sabo in administrative support; and RaeAnn Kirk in payroll accounting.

“Placing first was so rewarding because we put a lot of work

into our events because they’re events we care about,” said senior Jenifer Kobelt. “It was really rewarding to see it pay off.”

According to Kobelt, the time put into preparing for each event varies but her team’s event preparation was around 30 hours during two weeks.

“I have gained confidence, memories and a better understanding of the professional world due to BPA,” said Kobelt “Lewiston was well represented,” said Jennifer Stubbers, Lewiston BPA adviser. “I am so proud of these kids!”

State competition takes place in Boise, March 8-11, and nationals take place in Orlando, May 10-14.

LeBron James gives shoes, support to Clarkston boys basketball team

By Amanda Egland News Assistant

Cleveland Cavaliers’ star LeBron James sent the Clarkston High School boys’ basketball team gifts in December to congratulate them on their two previous state titles.

The gifts, arriving Dec. 20, included shoes, shirts and a letter of congratulations. The note, signed by James, read: “You left no doubt last year.

The second time feels even more special. Now it’s about the 3-peat. It’s gonna be a battle. Every team wants to knock you off the top. They can’t touch you if

you play together. Trust.

I’ll be watching.”

“When we got our shoes and the letter from him, we realized that it doesn’t go unnoticed,” said CHS senior Derrick Hoene. “I think it kind of motivated our team to go out and try to make another run at the championship.”

LeBron James donated basketball shoes Jamesisaself-proclaimed to CHS for their accomplishments in the philanthropist. On his past seasons. Photo courtesy of Clarkston website, lebronjames. Bantam Boys Basketball. com, he posts messages of en- . but I do respect what he does couragement and promotes his to help out schools and other current movement, We are Fam- kids around the nation,” Hoene ily. said. “He is a good dude, that’s “LeBron isn’t my favorite player . . for sure.

CHS varsity basketball team members wear their shoes and long-sleeve shirts donated by LeBron James.

Photo courtesy of Clarkston Bantam Boys Basketball.

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Donald Trump inaugurated, local 4-H kids join in

By Jacey Bacon Opinion Editor

serves the purpose of educating young adults on the importance of govThe Jan. 20 inauguration ernment on of the 45th presilocal and nadent of the Unittional levels. ed States, Donald This is the first J. Trump, drew in year that the crowds from all program has over the country, been able to including a small send students crowd of spectato a presidentors from a local tial inaugura4-H group. tion.

Nez Perce CounBloodsworth ty Citizenship said that the Washington Focus experience invited a handful gave him a pa- The United States Capitol building gleams on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, of LHS students triotic feeling a historic day for America and a memorable day for a few lucky LHS stuto take part in Cody Bloodsworth, sophomore, stands in front of the the opportunity United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., before that he will nev- dents. Photo courtesy of Lydia McRoberts. of a lifetime -- at- the inauguration of President Donald Trump Jan. 20. Pho- er forget.

“Just standing sang ‘God Bless America’ be- thers put into creating this tending the pres- to courtesy of Lydia McRoberts. idential inauguration in Citizenship Washington there in front of the capitol fore the ceremony,” he said, great country of ours, and Washington, D.C. Students Focus, CWF, is an extension building with thousands of “[it made me] appreciate all these freedoms that we take attending from LHS includ- of Nez Perce County 4-H and other people while we all the work our founding fa- for granted these days.” ed sophomores Cody Bloodsworth and Lydia McRoberts and senior Connor Jensen.

Friday, January 27

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Women march across nation, Palouse Women’s March

By Annabelle Ady Features Assistant

nation, adding up to 673, with is a protest against abortion a total of 4,876,700 marchers that takes place every year in reported as of Jan. 24.

January, marking the anniver The march was not exclu- sary of Roe vs Wade.

About 2,500 people gath- sively for women, but includ- “We keep doing it because ered at the Women’s March ed anyone who is an ally for abortion is still legal and inon the Palouse at East City the causes. The march on the nocent lives are still being Park in Moscow, Saturday, Palouse was not the only one taken,” said Sam Paul of his Jan. 21. The local event re- of its kind -- there were sev- protest against abortion. He flected the national trend of en in Idaho in Boise, Driggs, spoke with the Moscow-PullIdaho Falls, man Daily News about it in Ketchum, Mos- 2016. cow, Pocatello “We hold rallies because and Sandpoint. awareness is the first step in The marches this and we don’t want anyin Washing- one to be unaware of the ton state took atrocities,” Paul added. place in Seat- According to womensmarch. tle, Spokane, com the mission statement Walla Walla, of the movement is to “send Yakima and a bold message to our new 15 other loca- government on their first day tions. In the in office, and to the world that United States, women’s rights are human the state that rights. We stand together, rec“I believe I’ll have to use my voice more often than had the most ognizing that defending the I antcipated and put myself in the shaky place of marches was most marginalized among us disagreement.” --Lilia Houshmand, San Diego California, with is defending all of us.”

Women’s Marches across the 49.

However, many marchers world that day.

Not only did these events stated that, for them, the According to the Moscow happen nationally, they took event was not about the event’s Facebook page, the place internationally. Some election of President Donald march served as a “peaceful sister marches arose in the Trump. Local marchers’ chants demonstration in support of United Kingdom, Mexico, and signs expressed that it women’s rights, in solidarity Germany, France and Canada, was more about hearing the with the Women’s March in which had 26 sister marches voices of those who are mar-- the most of any country ginalized, who need hope. outside the U.S. They shared that it was about For many at the Mos- improving women’s lives and cow march, the event was everyone’s lives, creating a about no longer keeping path for more voices to be quiet. heard in society. For many “[I’m] realizing that I can’t people, they said, the march keep doing things qui- was about breaking the sietly,” said Caroline from lence about injustices such as Moscow, who declined to share her last name. “[I’m] maintaining opposition to regression,” said “I don’t think it’ll change. The president marcher, Brooklyn doesn’t change much.” -- Aurora P., Walter, from MosPullman cow.

Washington.”

Coincidentally, also The Washington, D.C., marching in Moscow march, held the same date in Jan. 21 were about 100 the nation’s capitol, was in- supporters of Sanctitended to peacefully protest ty of Human Life Day, “I’m here because I hope [that we can] unequal rights, according to which began while stand in solidarity and manage to prewomensmarch.com. Similar Ronald Reagan was vent horrible” things. -- Nancy Luebbert, events took place around the president. The event Moscow

the gender wage gap, sexual assault, reproductive rights, and discrimination against racial and sexual minorities.

The national march website “I hope that I’ll take the opportunity to be more vocal astated, and step up to meet the needs of the community.” -“We stand Gabrielle Miller, Uniontown together in solidarity with our partners Principle 2: The Beloved and children for the protec- Community is the framework tion of our rights, our safety, for the future. our health, and our families -- Principle 3: Attack forces of recognizing that our vibrant evil, not persons doing evil. and diverse communities are Principle 4: Accept suffering the strength of our country.” without retaliation for the They also included five rules sake of the cause to achieve for the marches: our goal. Principle 5: Avoid Principle 1: Non-violence is internal violence of the spirit a way of life for courageous as well as external physical people. violence.”

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Questions with Katie: Varsity cheer goes national

By Katie Swift Features Editor Sydnee Soderberg, senior varsity cheerleader at LHS, has been cheering since eighth grade. With her coach also doubling as her aunt, she was in the world of cheer long before tryouts started in junior high. There’s only a semester left of her senior year, and she and the rest of her were rewarded for their hard work with an invitation to compete at the national level this March in Anaheim, California.

Katie Swift: What was your reaction when you learned that you were going to nationals?

Sydnee Soderberg: I cried -- the entire team cried. It’s a truly exciting experience that we all feel so honored to be a part of.

KS: How did you find out you qualified for nationals?

SS: Our coach, Heidi [Hagen], gave us puzzle pieces that we had to put together as a team, and when we were finished it spelled out “Lewiston Varsity is going to USA Nationals.”

KS: Where is nationals

held and what will you do there?

SS: It’s held in Anaheim, California, and we first compete March 25 and find out if we qualify for the semifinals, which are

find out what we made nationally. Our division is all-girl varsity advanced, so we will be competing against all the teams in our division.

KS: Are all expenses paid for or will it be expensive to participate in nationals?

SS: We have to f u n d r a i s e , since it will be approximately $20,000 for the e n t i r e team to go. Each of us is responsible for fundraising $1,000, and we Sydnee Soderberg will travel to nationals with her team h a v e in March. Photo courtesy of Ridinger’s. multiple fundraisthe next day. If we do ers like selling boxes of qualify, we will compete Krispy Kreme’s. The Mr. in the semifinals and then LHS [event] contributed

to nationals, and we have a raffle for a $500 Visa card. Also, businesses can donate to the team and get their name on the back of the T-shirts that we have made for nationals.

KS: What did your national qualification tape feature? It obviously worked!

SS: We did our show routine, which includes cheer, tumbling, stunting, jumps and dancing. The show routine includes all aspects -- it’s the all-in-one [routine] with the whole team. For the tape, we did our elite sequence which went well. We dropped a few stunts towards the end but we still qualified!

KS: You recently went to London with a few of your teammates. What did you go for?

SS: Josie Clark, Anna Walden and I qualified for UCA All-American Cheer Team at cheer camp in the summer. That gave us the opportunity to cheer in the New Year’s Day Parade in London, which required lots of fundraising but was worth it for the amazing experience.

KS: What was your favorite part about London?

SS: It was really cool to see a brick that was older than our country. Overall though, I have to say Abbey Road was my favorite, since I was standing where The Beatles stood for their most famous album cover. I took my shoes off for the picture even though it was freezing because that’s what Paul McCartney did.

KS: What is your favorite part of cheering?

SS: Definitely stunting. I love flying. Through competitions I’ve made so many friends across the country, and that’s amazing. Not to mention the bonds with my teammates -- they have become my family and I’m so thankful for that.

KS: Where are you going to college and are you going to continue to cheer?

SS: Grand Canyon University in Arizona. I am planning on continuing to cheer.

KS: What else should we know about you?

SS: I love my cat. She is my princess. I even learned how to say it in Spanish, “Mi gata es guapa,” which means “My kitty is pretty.”

Grant funds art program, displays rotating works

By Sandra Kinney Features Assistant The June Armour Visual Arts for Students fund helped purchase two art display cases this winter to encourage student accomplishments in the arts at LHS. LHS first received the June Armour Visual Arts for Students fund in 2002.

The fund was set up by former Lewiston resident June Armour, giving schools a greater chance to introduce high school students to the

arts.

The two art cases reside in the school library and cafeteria. Art teacher John Patterson has a number of copies of famous works cycling through the case in the library, such as its current installation, Rosso Fiorentino’s “Descent from the Cross.” The second display, in the cafeteria, is going to show student works from Patterson’s painting class, he said. The display cases will also include a custom plaque, stating who the money is from.

Having this opportunity means a great deal to Patterson.

“I share the same goal that the Armour family does, which is the promotion of the art among high school kids,” Patterson said.

Armour was always inter- “Decent from the Cross” hangs in a display case loested in the cated outside the library. Photo by Sandra Kinney.

arts and in teaching high school students about art, according to Patterson. Armour and her family created an endowment through the LIFE board (Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education). The endowment gives that money to the LHS art department every year to promote art in a high school setting. Each year Patterson proposes what he wishes to spend the money on, and the LIFE board members, along with the Armour family, review the proposal to grant funds.

Friday, January 27

Wrestlers conquer Bantams

By Kaitlyn Hinkley Sports Assistant

Tuesday, Jan. 17 the Lewiston Bengals wrestling team traveled across the Idaho-Washington border to take on one of its closestto-home and most competitive duels so far this season.

The weekend prior had been hard, as some Bengals recalled. No Lewiston wrestlers placed at the annual Rocky Mountain Classic in Missoula, Montana, starting Jan. 12. As one of the largest tournaments the Bengals attend, it was a huge

accomplishment to even place close to the qualifying matches.

Lewiston senior Justin Chase and junior Kyle Cook were one round away from placing at the 32-team tournament.

Walking onto the Clarkston mat with Rocky Mountain behind them made Lewiston wrestlers remember the feeling of being in Missoula.

“To say I was anxious, would be an understatement,” junior Lance Lorang recalled. “Oftentimes I’m usually nervous in coming times before the match.”

“This duel will be close,” said Chase, just hours before he headed across the bridge to Clarkston.

And that’s just what they happened Jan. 17 -- some very close matches against the Bantams.

“I had a lot on my shoulders before I even walked onto the mat,” Cook said.

Cook’s win against Bantam Ben Smith pushed the Bengals over Clarkston. Lewiston started the match falling to the Bantaams, 40-36. But due to Cook’s pin, Lewiston beat the Bantams 42-40.

Lady Bengals take season by storm cow High School Jan. 5 at Booth Hall and won with a score of 57-26.

The bengals were sched During the winter break, uled to play Lake City Jan. the lady Bengals played 10, but due to weather the Boise Dec. 17 at Booth Hall game was cancelled. and lost with a score of 65 Jan 13, The Bengals 57. “It’s my first year playplayed Post Falls at Booth ing on Varsity, so it’s been Hall and won with a score pretty fun to play with the of 49-45. girls and Coach Cornelia,” Jan. 14, the Bengals said Morgan Genzer, wing played Pendleton and won for the lady Bengals. with a score of 61-29.

Jan. 16, the Bengals played Sandpoint at Booth Hall and won with a score of 68-47.

Friday, Jan. 23, the varsity girls basketball team played Lake City at Booth Hall and honored outgoing players, as it was senior night for them. They unfortunately lost by a Madison Stoddard shoots and scores against Sandpoint Jan. 16. The Bengals won the game score of 3668-47. Courtesy of Lewiston Basketball’s Facebook page.

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By Grace Eller Sports Assistant

The Bengals played in the Avista Holiday Tournament at LCSC. The ladies played two games Dec. 28, winning against Anacortes, 50-34. On Dec. 29 they played Walla Walla and won 58-44.

However, Jan. 3, the ladies played Post Falls at Post Falls High School and lost with a score 40-62.

The girls played Mos-

Sports 8 Bantams start strong

By Kaitlyn Hinkley Sports Assistant This year’s Clarkston Bantam basketball squad has had a great season so far, as many players recalled in Bengal’s Purr surveys. With the CHS boys’ varsity team currently at 11-2 and the girls’ varsity at 7-6, both teams have high hopes for this year’s state tournament.

“It’s been really fun and we’ve been doing great!” said Jett Sobotta, senior, guard.

When asked about the girls’

basketball season, senior Kylie Kemp and several of her teammates were reportedly “kill’n’ it”. Along with “kill’n” their season, Kemp was overwhelmingly named as the player to watch, voted on by her team.

Members of the boys’ team said they’re relying on a lot of “blind faith,” which is their motto walking into the Golden Throne game.

“I’m looking forward to the atmosphere,” said senior guard Campbell Winter. “It is going to be a great game.”

Bantams, Bengals evenly matched Boys basketball teams head into Golden Throne with an even number of wins leading to an exciting game

By Trevan Pixley Sports Editor

The Bengals prepare to play in the Golden Throne game Jan. 27, which is always one of the most exciting games on the varsity basketball teams’ schedule. Heading into the game at the LCSC Activity Center in Lewiston, the boys are having a decent season, winning eight of their last 12 games.

One of those wins came Dec. 6 against Clarkston with the Bengals winning 53-52.

The Bengals also earned a win in dominating fashion over Middleton High School by a score of 58-32. The team defeated Centennial High School 57-51, avenging its loss to the Patriots last school year in the state tournament. Other wins for the Bengals included Anacortes (60-49), Lakeland (70-34) and Wenatchee (5637), Sandpoint (58-23), and most recently Lake City (6957).

The Bengal boys’ varsity players have suffered four losses in the 12-game stretch. One of the losses came against Central Florida Christian Academy at the Magic Valley Holiday Classic Dec. 20, The Bengals fell by a score of 62-46. Other losses were to Inland Empire League rivals Couer d’Alene by a score of 67-65 and to Post Falls by a score of 39 to 37. The only other loss has been to Clarkston in which they lost 57-46 Dec. 29 in Booth Hall.

The Bengals and Bantams are split on the season at one win a piece against one another. Both games were close, with the Bengals winning first by only a single point. Then 23 days later, the Bantams got the better of the Bengals, winning by 11 points. With the the series tied at one win a piece, it will make the 2017 Golden Throne game that much more interesting.

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Lewiston Bengal Varsity Girls

Name: Madison Stoddard Position: Post Jersey Number: 22 Who is your personal “warrior”? Me, myself, and I What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to…Winning.

Name: Morgan Genzer Position: Wing Jersey Number: 14 Who is your personal “warrior”? Brella What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... The atmosphere.

Name: Alyssa Ralstin Position: Wing Jersey Number: 3 Who is your personal “warrior”? Brella What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... Playing with my best friends and winning.

Name: Kendyll Kinzer Position: Post Jersey Number: 11 Who is your personal “warrior”? Maya Eke and Brella B What does this team mean to you? Fam bam For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... Getting the dub.

Name: Abbey Roy Position: Guard Jersey Number: 10 Who is your personal “warrior”? Brella What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to… Winning.

Name: Brella Santana Position: Team Motivator Jersey Number: 23 Who is your personal “warrior”? Myself What does this team mean to you? My famila For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... Winning.

Name: Demi Randall Position: Point Guard Jersey Number: 2 Who is your personal “warrior”? Brella What does this team mean to you? My team is my Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... Winning.

Name: Maya Eke Position: Guard Jersey Number: 21 Who is your personal “warrior”? Kendyll K & Kim Kardashian What does this team mean to you? #ohana For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to… Winning.

Name: Cameron Cady Position: Post Jersey Number: 20 Who is your personal “warrior”? Dad and Mom What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... Winning, the crowd.

Name: Kaitlyn Isley Position: Post Jersey Number: 15 Who is your personal “warrior”? My mom because she is always there for me and pushes me to do my best.

What does this team mean to you? They mean the world to me -- they are more than just teammates, they are my family.

For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... winning and beating the Bantams.

Name: Bryn Cornelia Position: Wing Jersey Number: 5 Who is your personal “warrior”? Brella Santana for sure.

What does this team mean to you? Fam For Golden Throne I’m looking forward to... Winning the throne.

Kaitlyn Isley, post and No. 15, said her personal warrior was, “My mom [. . .] because she is always there for me and pushes me to do my best.”

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Lewiston Bengal Varsity Boys

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Name: Troy Ahlers Position: Guard Jersey Number: 10 Who is your personal “warrior”? My Grandpa What does this team mean to you? We’re all family.

For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Winning the game and the throne.

Name: Jaret Driskill Position: Guard Jersey Number: 5 Who is your personal “warrior”? Mom What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Winning the game and the throne.

Name: Trystan Bradley Position: Forward Jersey Number: 32 Who is your personal “warrior”? My dad What does this team mean to you? My Life For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Winning

Name: Zach Light Position: Point Guard/ Shooting Guard Jersey Number: 30 Who is your personal “warrior”? My parents What does this team mean to you? My life For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Winning Golden Throne

Name: Colton Richardson Position: Power Forward Jersey Number: 34 Who is your personal “warrior”? Cameron Cady What does this team mean to you? Everything For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... The Crowd

Name: Keeshawn Clarke Position: Point Guard Jersey Number: 23 Who is your personal “warrior”? My mumma What does this team mean to you? Like five dudes putting a ball in a hoop. But also loving each other For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Winning

Name: Donovan Santana Position: Guard Jersey Number: 44 Who is your personal “warrior”? My grandma What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Winning

Name: Riley Way Position: Guard Jersey Number: 24 Who is your personal “warrior”? My mom What does this team mean to you? My life, my everything For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Beating Clarkston and cashing out.

Name: Braeden Wilson Position: Guard Jersey Number: 20 Who is your personal “warrior”? My mom What does this team mean to you? Family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Getting buckets while beating Clarkston

Name: Jaden Phillips Position: Guard Jersey Number: 21 Who is your personal “warrior”? My grandpa What does this team mean to you? We family For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... We eatin’

Name: Cody McKenzie Position: Forward Jersey Number: 1 Who is your personal “warrior”? Brian “Bry Guy” McKenzie What does this team mean to you? This team is basically my family.

For Golden Throne I’m looking forward too... Doing my hair all pretty before the game.

When asked, Colton Richardson said his personal warrior was, “Cameron Cady” his girlfriend of over two years.

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Friday, January 27

Schools fundraise for school food banks, Lynch and Baldwin foundations

CHS students step up spirit week with in-school rivalry

CHS brought a new level of creativity to the 2017 River Rivalry by creating two dress options students could choose from each day.

Monday:...................Tropics vs. Arctics Tuesday:...........Academics vs. Athletes Wednesday:..Soccer mom vs. BBQ dad Thursday:......................Past vs. Future Friday:......................Bantam Pride day

Funds to fill food bank shelves Golden Throne throwbacks

By Braeden Keane Sports Assistant

Money from spirit link donations will go to three charities this year, including the CHS and LHS school pantries.

The LHS food pantry also received Golden Throne donations about three years ago.

Money for the food pantry to support snacks purchased for the students who may not be able to afford breakfast or lunch, or who need a “pick-meup” to get them through the

day.

“The food pantry is there for the students who don’t have the financial ability to afford food given by LHS and their homes,” said Christina Cahill, director of the LHS food pantry. “We don’t ask any questions about finance, however, we want all students to succeed and maybe with snacks we can raise that amount.”

The Idaho Food Bank gives food to the pantry whenever it is needed, and Cahill orders what is needed to fill the shelves. Anyone in the com-

munity can also donate food to the pantries.

“Due to restrictions the Food Bank can only give food that is nonperishable or to create meals,” Cahill said. “I’m hoping to be able to earn some money to buy the kids actual snacks to get them through the day.”

In Clarkston, CHS Athletic Director Shannon Wilson nominated the food pantry to receive donations this year. In its second year in existence, it has grown from a food pantry to include a clothing department. Weekly donations

come in from the community food bank, and monthly from St. Vincent de Paul.

Rhonda McDowell and her special education students took on the task of organizing and running the food bank at CHS. Most donations occur during the holidays, when the most students and their families come in to receive food.

Contacts for school pantry donations: CHS, Rhonda McDowell, 509-758-2531, mcdowellr@csdk12.org; LHS, Christina Cahill, 208-748-3116, ccahill@lewistonschools.net

pancreatic cancer at the young age of 51, and he had a motto to just, “lynch up and

do whatever needed to be done,” according to LUCC’s website.

The money raised from LCCU golf tournaments, poker tournaments and Golden Throne will go toward trying to find a cure for pancreatic cancer, and to help those in the middle of a battle with the cancer.

Further information is available at sites.google. com/site/lynchuptocurecancer/.

Donations to fund finding cancer cure

By Grace Eller Sports Assistant

Created in memory of Scott Lynch, Lynch Up to Cure Cancer was one of the three organizations that Clarkston and Lewiston high schools picked to receive money raised from the 2017 Golden Throne events.

Lynch passed away from

LHS students show spirit during finals week Money donated to Baldwin foundation LHS spirit week coincided with semester finals but students didn’t let that stop them from decking themselves out.

Monday:.......................Thrift shop day Tuesday:...............................Safari day Wednesday:...................Character day Thursday:................................“er” day Friday:..................Purple and Gold day

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By Trevan Pixley Sports Editor

The Golden Throne event is about more than just school spirit and basketball, with both schools playing and raising money for three charities. One charity that strikes especially close to home is Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation.

The Lewiston family of Jackson Baldwin started the non-profit organization before Baldwin lost his battle with cancer. On his 10th birthday instead of asking for presents, Baldwin asked for money to

help his friend in the hospital.

His parents, Staci and Scott Baldwin began the Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation for children who are going through traumatic illnesses such as cancer.

The foundation gives the children’s families gift baskets that include money in gas cards and prepaid Visa cards, or iPads for family members to use to communicate while separated from their children.

Wyatt Baldwin, an LHS senior, is Jackson Baldwin’s younger brother and has been involved in the foundation with his

parents.

“This one family was very outdoorsy and they had around four kids but one of them was really sick,” he reminisced.

“So they paid for a fishing trip for the whole family.”

Jackson Baldwin (right) and his brother, Wyatt, pictured five months before Jackson lost his battle with cancer.

He inspired his family to start their own foundation.

Photo courtesy of Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation.

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Clarkston Bantam Varsity Girls

Name: Riley Denton Position: Guard Jersey Number: 2 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… Having a good game! Seeing the student section.

Name: Anna Sharp Position: Guard Jersey Number: 3 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… having a good game, and looking forward to the student section.

Name: Alea Wohl Position: Post Jersey Number: 10 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… Having a good game and seeing student section.

Name: Allison Jones Position: Guard Jersey Number: 12 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin’” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… for having fun and a great game for our fans.

Name: Auna Taylor Position: Forward Jersey Number: 22 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… having a good game, I’m looking forward to student sections.

Name: Makinzie Packwood Position: Guard Jersey Number: 13 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… having a good game and seeing the student section

Name: Mikayla Hill Position: Guard/PostJersey Number: 21 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… Having a good game, looking forward to student section!

Name: Kylie Kemp Position: GuardJersey Number: 4 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… having a good

Name: AJ Sobotta Position: Guard Jersey Number: 23 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… to win

Name: Jalena Henry Position: Post Jersey Number: 44 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… good game, student section

Name: Lauren Johnson Position: Post Jersey Number: 24 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… good game, student section

Name: Mick Jackson Position: Guard Jersey Number: 5 If you had a team motto, what would it be? “Straight horsin” What does this team mean to you? Ohana For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… just playing because it’s my freshman year and having fun!

When asked what the team’s motto is, the entire team replied, “Straight horsin”.

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Clarkston Bantam Varsity Boys

Name: Campbell Winters Position: Guard Jersey Number: 5 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? They are my brothers. We are family.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… the atmosphere. It is going to be a great game.

Name: Travis Hansen Position: GuardJersey Number: 20 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? Everything, I love them.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… All of the energy.

Name: A.J. Davis Position: Forward Jersey Number: 0 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? Ultimate trust, family, and love.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… The atmosphere, and excitement

Name: David Johnson Position: Shooting Guard Jersey Number: 33 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? We’re like family and we work hard together For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… The student section

Name: Nate Savolanen Position: Guard Jersey Number: 10 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? They’re my second family For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… playing in front of the crowd

Name: Jourdan Allen Position: Guard/Post Jersey Number: 14 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? Family, brothers, trust, work For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… fans

Name: Jake Albright Name: Jett Sobotta Position: Center Position: Guard Jersey Number: 30 Jersey Number: 3 If you had a team If you had a team motto, what would motto, what would it be? Blind Faith it be? Blind Faith What does this team What does this team mean to you? Everymean to you? Evthing, like a family erything. I love them For Golden Throne, I’m For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… looking forward to… All atmosphere the hype going into it.

Name: Derrick Hoene Position: Forward Jersey Number: 23 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? Family, brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… playing in front of the crowd

Name: Logan Heflin Position: GuardJersey Number: 25 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? It means we have absolute and unwavering trust in our teammates and coaches.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… being in a great, competitive environment.

Name: Tru Allen Position: Point GuardJersey Number: 1 If you had a team motto, what would it be? Blind Faith What does this team mean to you? Family/brother-hood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… playing for my first time, and all the fans.

When asked what this team means to him, Logan Heflin replied, “It means we have absolute and unwavering trust in our teammates and coaches”. Page by Kaitlyn Hinkey

Food 16 “Turben” impresses Sandwich satisfies tastebuds Friday, January 27

By Tony Murillo Entertainment Editor Strike and Spare restaurant at Orchard Lanes Bowling Center offers a spin on the classic Reuben sandwich called a “Turben.” It takes the Reuben and adds turkey to the age-old recipe.

Does this variation work?

The beast of a sandwich sits on the plate, tantalizing those who gaze upon its glory. Strike and Spare plates the sandwich with excellence, allowing the Turben to show off its maximalist meat magnificence.

Even so, the sandwich’s main problem is its lack of balance. It’s a meaty sandwich. The sauerkraut and Thousand Island suffocate under the mountain of meat. An essential characteristic of the Reuben is the contrast of heartiness and the tanginess.

When there is no tang, it makes for an unbalanced sandwich. The meat overpowers the other flavors and makes the components hard to notice.

Despite this, Strike and Spare executes the sandwich well. The meats hit the mouth with a satisfying strike. Turkey can be tricky to pull off, but Strike and Spare serves a tasty and moist experience. Strike and Spare handles the bread well, delivering a toasty treat.

The price was a bit high

wich,

for comfort, with $11.95 for a half sandwich and $14.95 for a whole. A lower price would be appreciated.

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doesn’t shine as a Reuben. It’s a hearty and satisfying, albeit expensive and unbalanced, experience. For this, the Turben earns seven and a half out of 10. stars.

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By Carl Snyder Entertainment Assistant

Strike and Spare, the restaurant nestled next to Lewiston’s Orchard Lanes Bowling Center, has created

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something beautiful, and that something is a sandwich.

The sandwich is called the Cock ‘n’ Bull. This sandwich is a flavor bomb, piled high with turkey, roast beef, and lettuce, with mustard and mayonnaise as condiments.

The various elements of this sandwich will be analyzed in this review.

For starters, the meat on this sandwich is the definite star. The turkey is moist, which is a big deal.

It is really difficult to have moist poultry, as most times it turns out dry.

Having succulent, flavorful turkey ensures a delicious sandwich. The roast beef on top of the turkey offers a nice addition to the sandwich. It adds a layer of flavor that contrasted with the turkey. Doubling the meat made the sandwich was extremely hearty. With this kind of sandwich, the hearty factor adds an excellent dimension that makes it hard to beat.

The condiments on this sandwich are superb. The mustard served as a major component. It adds a nice tang to the sandwich, along with giving the illusion that the meat is melting in one’s mouth. It is an unexpected, pleasant surprise that lifts the sandwich to a higher level. The mayonnaise does what mayonnaise usually does, as it makes the sandwich creamier. Overall, the condiments elevate the sandwich quality. .

The sandwich is not perfect, though. The bread is a bit too greasy, so one needs many napkins

nearby. However, the bread maintains a crispness that makes the sandwich more enjoyable to eat.

The lettuce on this sandwich is pointless for the most part -- it’s just there. It adds nothing to the overall flavor or texture of the sandwich. With that being said, the lettuce also does not detract from the sandwich. So it is not necessarily a bad thing -just not a good thing either.

Overall, this sandwich is extremely enjoyable. The meat and condiments come together in harmony, creating a sandwich that’s hard to beat. For these reasons, the sandwich receives an 8.8 out of 10.

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Entertainment Assistant, Carl Snyder, and Entertainment Editor, Tony Murillo, prepare to indulge in their sandwiches. Photo courtesy of Cameron Wimer.

Friday, October 28

Entertainment 17

“Mumble” rap takes over Billboard Top 40

Through recent years traditional rap has transformed, for better or for worse?

By Teren Kowatsch Reporter Rap music has always been a popular and controversial music genre, and hip-hop has spawned some highly influential music and artists.

a phrase or a story in the way that rap music can. Some of the greatest hip-hop artists have music and influence that are recognized even by the people who don’t traditionally listen to hip-hop. Think Tupac Shakur, Eminem, Big-

Controversial artist Lil Uzi Vert contemplates new mumbles for his raps.

Photo courtesy of amazonaws.com.

However, rap carries with it controversy -- many rappers and songs glorify drugs, gang lifestyles and violence. Many people love rap, and it’s likely that just as many people hate it.

Despite the controversy, it’s possible that no other genre of music can weave together

gie Smalls, Jay-Z, Run D.M.C., Dr. Dre and Nas. But currently, hip-hop has evolved from the typical instrumental and lyrical stylings of artists such as Eminem and Tupac to mumbled lyrics on top of EDM (electronic dance music) beats. This style of hip-

hop has become known as “mumble rap.”

Mumbling lyrics is nothing new to hip-hop. Drake has utilized such rapping techniques his whole career and EDM beats go as far back in hip-hop as the early 1990s with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

Young Thug popularized the amalgamation of the two styles back in 2011, and from there, mumble rap has taken over hip-hop.

Many active artists still utilize the traditional instrumental and lyrical style in their music including Wale, Tech N9ne, Vince Staples, Dave East, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West. In contrast, many more artists have risen to popularity via mumble-rap such as Kodak Black, Travis Scott, Desiigner, Young Thug, Dae Dae, Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage and Madeintyo. It’s possible that there are more mumble rappers today than traditional rappers, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Music goes through evolutions and changes.

Electronic/trap music has presented a way to create new sounds and beats in a much easier way than traditional instrumentals. It

makes sense that new artists would take advantage of that.

But the problem lies in the fact that a good portion of these mumble rappers aren’t really rappers at all.

Mumble rappers as a whole don’t offer as much lyrical diversity as traditional rappers, and that’s sugarcoating it a bit. There have been many hit mumble-rap songs that are simply hooks followed by one or two verses that repeat throughout the song. Desiigner’s hit songs “Timmy Turner,” “Panda” and “Zombie Walk,” along with D.R.A.M.’s “Broccoli” are examples. All four songs landed in the Billboard Top 40 at some point in 2016, despite lyrical lackluster. They were well-received because the beats behind the songs were entertaining and increased their replay value.

With so much mumble rap, the beats make the song fun despite the quality of the lyrics. That fact is almost a complete antithesis of the very reason rap exists in the first place. Artists such as N.W.A. and Lauryn Hill became great because their music told stories that resonated with listeners. The

music behind the song used to be just as important as the lyrics. The music used to set and continue the tone of the song for its entirety. Rappers worked as much storytellers as musicians. Now, one person makes a “dope” beat, someone else writes lazy lyrics to reiterate over and over again, and the song is a hit.

What is frustrating is that it isn’t hard to make a song that is lyrically good with a trap beat. Gucci Mane, Chance the Rapper and Lil Dicky are only a few examples of artists who have used EDM beats but still manage to make their songs lyrically above standard. Even traditional rappers who have occasionally used trap beats still make songs that are great lyrically such as Vince Staples, Kanye West and Dave East.

With the wave of mumble rappers emerging in the last five years, it is doubtful that mumble rap and its style are just a fad -- this is probably the new hip-hop standard.

But with more and more artists and songs lacking the storytelling aspect that defined rap music for so long, the future of traditional hiphop looks to be in jeopardy.

LHS Grace Notes liven spirits at local retirement homes

By Jonika RIngling Editor-in-chief

Grace Notes, an all-girls branch of LHS choir, sent students to retirement homes during the holiday season to brighten spirits.

“It was so great because some people don’t get visited for months, so it was nice to use our talents to make others happy,” said junior Eden Gibbs.

Gibbs added that what she enjoys most about being part of Grace Notes is “getting to make music, the

LHS Grace Notes sang Christmas carols to the elderly at Seaport Retirement Home Dec. 5.

learning experience and all the great opportunities it provides.”

The LHS choirs and bands are now preparing for competition at the Lionel Hamp-

ton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho in Moscow in February. Gold Voices choir

and Grace Notes are also preparing for their annual singing valentines.

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J Cole wants to fold clothes for you

By Tony Murillo Entertainment Editor Rapper J Cole’s fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only, dropped Dec. 9. The internet has been merciless in making fun of Cole and his fanbase the last few months. So does Cole prove the jokes wrong with this album or does he further prove their point?

4 Your Eyez Only, a narrative project, takes the perspective of a crack dealer struggling to rise above and live a better life. While it opens the door for many introspective moments, it could have been more potent. Cole tells the story well but he does not capitalize on this enough.

Cole is in his comfort zone here. 4 Your Eyez Only contains varied and relaxed production. It’s an organic hiphop record that prefers jazzy coziness over banging beats.

This subdued sound works well, especially on the controlled assault of “Immortal.”

Cole plays it too safe. The record sounds nice, but it brings nothing new to the table. 4 Your Eyez Only could be more lively as well.

Cole’s recognizable voice and flow return on this album. His rapping is tight and consistent but unremarkable.

Lyrically, Cole excels at giv-

Album cover of 4 Your Eyez Only shows J Cole in the street. Photo courtesy of Dreamville.com.

ing listeners a good piece of his mind. He expresses himself clearly. This is a record that Cole poured himself into and it shows. Cole paints pictures and offers

plenty of gentle moments.

A couple of underwhelming lines float around, but they don’t drag the project down.

However, one of Cole’s biggest problems remains in his

Top Five J Cole albums

By Carl Snyder Entertainment Assistant 5. The Warm Up (2009) 4. Born Sinner (2013) 3. 4 Your Eyez Only (2016) 2. Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011) 1. 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014)

hooks. “Neighbors” is a solid track but Cole struggles to offer a good hook for it. Many of the hooks on this album are weak, which can turn the excitement down a notch.

The biggest misfire on 4 Your Eyez Only comes in the form of “Foldin Clothes.” The production may be strong -boasting a driving bass line -- but the lyrics are laughable. Listeners can appreciate the sentiment behind the track but Cole drops the ball. A song about enjoying the simple things people do with their loved ones is refreshing, but J Cole does not execute this idea well. It is hard to take the song seriously when the first line is “I wanna fold clothes for you.”

Still, 4 Your Eyez Only is Cole’s most mature project yet. He’s moved past his juvenile braggadocio and “too much information” attempts at intimacy. While this is a solid album, it does nothing to spice up hip-hop as a genre. It is fine but it plays it far too safe for earn a placement in the upper echelon.

Meanwhile, the online jokes are too harsh for what Cole is offering, but he still does not live up to the hype of his fans. For this, 4 Your Eyez Only earns seven out of 10 stars.

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Friday, January 27

Iron Man’s young heir off to shaky start

By Tony Murillo Entertainment Editor Renowned comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis has returned again to bring

ager who experienced a tragic loss and has occasional trouble inter- acting with people due to her intellect -a typical superhero origin sto- r y .

And so goes the en- tire book.

Nothing feels new or daring.

The story starts with Riri in the heat of the action fighting various monsters. There are flashbacks within, detailing Riri’s home and school life. Both the fight scene and the flashbacks lack originality or excitement. The tragic moment she experienced early in life lacks impact and doesn’t seem to affect her character.

The writing is solid, except for the opening scene, which fails to capture attention. Bendis shows off the casts’ personalities well. The characters are likeable, even if lacking in creativity. Riri is human and organic.

Stefano Caselli’s pencils are consistent and sharp, giving the comic life. His facial expressions are particularly impressive.

This is a solid comic but it fails to do anything new. Ben-

radical change to a classic comic character, coming in the form of Invincible Iron Man issue No. 1, released Nov. 9.

Tony Stark is missing and someone has to step into the metal boots. That person is 15-yearold engineering student Riri Williams.

Since her announcement, copies of Invincible Iron Man have sold out at the distributor level, according to Fuse. com. Comic fans are split between excitement and skepticism of a teenage African-American girl replacing one of Marvel’s most famous characters, a white billionaire playboy.

For such a bold addition, Riri’s backstory is remarkably drab. She is a teen-

dis has worked magic in reinventing characters as he has done twice with Spider-Man. This time Bendis doesn’t strike instant gold as h e did with previ-

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It’s not bad, but it’s nothing impressive. Invincible Iron Man is off to an underwhelming start.

For this, Invincible Iron-Man No. 1 earns six out of 10 stars.

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Riri Williams taking flight on the cover of Invincible Iron Man issue no.1.

Photo courtesy of Marvel.com.

Inset photo cover of Invincible Iron Man no. 2 shows Williams ready to go in space. Photo courtesy of Marvel.com

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