The Bengal's Purr Golden Throne issue 2016

Lewiston High School January 15, 2016 Vol.89 No.3

Questions with Katie: Golden Throne edition, page 13

Bantams and 2015 entertainment Bengals rosters, highlights, pages 6, 7, page 15 10, 11

3 Editorial: Students see social stigma, superiority Friday, January 15

Enough with the praising and degrading. Everyone

has a passion and everyone works hard -- what other people think should not impact a person’s life.

There wouldn’t be a fight for funding or recognition in high school if members of a community were all happy for each other and supported their variety of talents. It’s an age-old battle, but the conversation teens hear is really full of negative comments about the social system more than, not negative comments about the students.

When someone writes a hateful message on social media about a group of people, it is easy for an

individual to take offense, considering that young people’s passions and interests are so closely tied to their senses of identity. Actions such as this are a step in the wrong direction and can make the aggressor seem uncivilized.

If a person truly is as strong as they would like others to believe, the opinions and comments of others should not have a negative effect. Whether waking up with bruises or strained vocal cords, losing a game or losing confidence, everyone works hard to strengthen their abilities and therefore deserves recognition. With that being said, sometimes

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you are not recognized and you just have to deal with it and use this realization to improve yourself.

The way that you deal with these situations shows how others should define you. Many people will judge the behavior of others, not their interests.

If someone calls you a freak or a jerk they are most likely referring to how you act and not what you do. The stereotypes in schools exist for a reason, and some groups of people just don’t mix well. At the same time, it is not helpful for cliques to speak ill about each other when they should be supporting each other.

Young people should go against the system that

separates them instead of going against each other.

Arts kids could try going to a game and supporting the “jocks,” and for athletes it wouldn’t kill them to see a drama performance or concert. This is simply a way to show support a talented group of peers.

Rather than feeling so concerned with image, it’s important to not only strive for perfection with one’s own interests, but to be a well-rounded person by helping build others up.

Changing the way people look at cliques seems like a radical idea, but defeating the system is a real option and it would make all of our lives easier. Because let’s face the fact -- sometimes

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@annafeucht_3 “Sometimes I wish we could take actual pics.”

we could all use a support system.

FUN FACT

Bengal tigers lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce.

A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 lbs (27 kg) in one night, though they usually eat less.

Compiled by Willow Elliott, reporter

Students share school spirit with social media

@emily.bann “Spirit day! Tacky Tourist Day with Jon.”

For more spirit photos, search for #gt2k16 on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Senior projects Bengals win Clearwater Classic focus on fitness kaitlynhinkley reporter

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Q: What do you hope to accomplish with your senior project and paper?

A: I hope to grow my understanding and passion for this [field of ] work.

Q: What is your personal reaQ: Please describe your se- son for picking this topic? nior project and its effects A: I want to become a personal trainer and own my own gym. on the community.

A: It shows the importance of Q: Please share some of physical health in young chil- the most interesting facts dren and to show schools that that you have found reyour project. cutting physical education garding A: It isn’t required to have (P.E.) programs is not okay.

Q: What do you hope to ac- hands on experience to becomplish with your senior come a personal trainer, and trainers don’t have project and pato go to college per? and learn the maA: I hope to make terial that is impeople realize that portant to know in (P.E.) is essential for this field of work. children.

Trainers only have Q: What is your to get a 50 perpersonal reason cent on the test to for picking this become certified, topic?

Alex Hansen and if they fail they are A: I would love to be a P.E. trainer when I get older, sent the answers in the mail, and I see that some schools and have two weeks to redo it. don’t find P.E. important when Q: How do you feel about the requirements to become a it really is.

Q: Please share some of the personal trainer? most interesting facts that A: A doctor would have to you have found regarding go through extensive training before being able to be your project.

A: P.E. reduces the risk of child- certified. A personal trainer hood obesity, and P.E. can in- has a lot they need to know, crease cognitive skills such as just like doctors, including nutrition, medicine and the memorization and reading. anatomy of the human body.

Personal trainers manipulate bodies, and they should have Q: Please describe your se- the proper training to do that. nior project and People should its effects on the know what they community. are getting into A: My project before hiring a consists of openpersonal trainer. ing the eyes of Q: Do you want the people who to be a personal choose personal trainer? If so, how trainers to what will you go about they are really preparing for it? paying for and Halie Decius A: Yes, I want to go what questions they should to college in a nationally recask. [This is] to assure they are ognized program, and get a getting someone who knows degree in the science of kinewhat they are doing. siology.

Alex Hansen: Importance of physical education

Halie Decius: Personal training

Lewiston placed first at the Clearwater Classic wrestling tournament Jan. 2 at Booth Hall. The closest team trailed Lewiston by 55 points.

“You just have to bring

the intensity to the mat,” Cody Cromer, junior, said at the 30th annual Classic.

Along with Cromer, who wrestled at 195 lbs., were juniors Colton Jones (132 lbs.) and Justin Chase (285 lbs.), plus seniors Jody Dykes (145 lbs.) and Ty

Reese Bergen, Bengal senior, wrestles Middlecreek at the Clearwater Classic Jan. 2 in Lewiston. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley.

Hendren (126 lbs.). They all placed first at the Classic.

Senior leader Hendren wrestled sophomore Tanner Hutchens in the finals for the 126-lbs. weight class.

Due to injuries, Hutchens had to forfeit 18 seconds into the second round.

“It was just a scramble that ended badly, but it is what it is,” said Hendren.

In addition to Hendren, senior leader, Dykes, also placed first in the 145-lbs. weight class. Dykes pinned Isaac James from Clearwater Valley 1:19 into the second round. Dykes said he gained a lot of experience and wants to bring a good work ethic to following tournaments.

Chase and Jones both shared their first Clearwater Classic tournament win this year.

“I gained confidence, like a lot of confidence,” said Chase. “Next time, I’m pinning everyone in the first round.”

LCSC day of service to host music groups, candle light walk kelseymiddleton newsassistant

For Martin Luther King Junior & Idaho Human Rights Day Jan. 18, Lewis-Clark State College will host its annual day of service.

Monday members of the community can gather with the LCSC faculty, staff, and students to serve at 10 different sites,

such as the Idaho Food Bank, in Lewiston and Clarkston. Registration begins at 2 p.m., with the projects from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Local music groups will perform at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Lewiston YWCA, 300 Main Street in downtown Lewiston, with refreshments during that time.

At 6 p.m. a candlelight walk will take place from the YWCA to the Center for The Arts and History at 300 Main St, Lewiston. There at 6:30 p.m. guest speaker Malcolm Scott, an award-winning Professor from Colorado State University, will give a talk on hope and resiliency using gospel music and songs from the Civil Rights movement.

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Lewiston Bengal Boys

Name: Keeshawn Clarke Jersey Number: 23 Position: Point guard Biggest Inspiration: Riley Way Secret Weapon: Dunking Being a part of a team means…brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… playing in front of a lot of people.

Name: Gavin Hewett Jersey Number: 44 Position: Power forward Biggest Inspiration: Parents Secret Weapon: Baby hook Being a part of a team means… brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… playing in front of all the fans.

Name: Trystan Bradley Jersey Number: 32 Position: Forward Biggest Inspiration: My dad Secret Weapon: Dunking and my height Being a part of a team means… brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… Winning.

Name: Troy Ahlers Jersey Number: 10 Position: Small forward Biggest Inspiration: My grandpa Secret Weapon: My TA-10 Being a part of a team means… brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… Playing in front of that many fans.

Name: Jaret Driskill Jersey Number: 5 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: Keeshawn Clarke Secret Weapon: Full court shot Being a part of a team means…brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to…the crowd and the hype of the game.

Name: Dalton Stamper Jersey Number: 1 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: Our post game because it helps us as guards.

Being a part of a team means…making everybody better to compete for a ring.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to…how intense the game is and the loudness of the crowd.

Name: Cody McKenzie Jersey Number: 40 Position: Power forward Biggest Inspiration: Rem Bakamus.

Secret Weapon: My beautiful hair distracting the defense.

Being a part of a team means… Having each other’s backs and living in the moment together.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… yelling “woldstar” when Trystan posters someone.

Name: Braeden Wilson Jersey Number: 20 Position: Small forward/power forward Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: Our posts Being a part of a team means…trying to make it to the next level.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… smoking Clarkston and the crowd being lit.

Name: Riley Way Jersey Number: 21 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: Keeshawn Clarke Secret Weapon: My shooting from behind the arc. Also I’m able to attack from anywhere.

Being a part of a team means… brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… The crowd cheering us on and the “W.”

Name: Colton Richardson Jersey Number: 34 Position: Power forward Biggest Inspiration: Student section Secret Weapon: Shooting threes Being a part of a team means… playing hard together.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… playing in front of the huge crowd.

FUN FACT: Bengal cats have unique coats that come in almost 13 patterns. Because of their coats they are sold at much higher prices by breeders than any other cat breed.

Fun Fact courtesy of Willow Elliott, reporter.

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Name: Bryn Cornelia Jersey Number: 5 Position: Wing Biggest Inspiration: My dad Secret Weapon: Well, I don’t really have one, but my favorite feeling is making threes.

Being a part of a team means... Having fun. We love to laugh.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to...the spirit and people cheering us on.

Name: Alyssa Ralstin Jersey Number: 3 Position: Wing Biggest Inspiration: My parents Secret Weapon: Shooting Being a part of a team means... Working together to accomplish your goal.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Playing in that atmosphere with my team.

Name: Demi Randall Jersey Number: 2 Position: Point guard Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: Defense Being a part of a team means... Working together and staying together.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Beating Clarkston.

Name: Brella Santana Jersey Number: 23 Position: Post Biggest Inspiration: My parents Secret Weapon: Taking it left handed Being a part of a team means...Being a family.

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

Name: Ashlee Bugbee Jersey Number: 12 Position: Wing Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: Defense Being a part of a team means... Winning as a team and losing as a team.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to...demolishing Clarkston.

Name: Abbey Roy Jersey Number: 10 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My parents Secret Weapon: Crossover Being a part of a team means... Being a part of a family.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... winning the Throne for the third year in a row!

Name: Kaysha Bailey Jersey Number: 4 Position: Guard/wing Biggest Inspiration: My dad Secret Weapon: Jump shot off the dribble, 3-pointers Being a part of a team means... Having a second family and a close group of friends.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Playing in front of the crowd.

Name: Katie Havens Jersey Number: 21 Position: Post Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: My freethrow ritual.

Being a part of a team means... Working together every day and sharing every win and loss.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to...being the first class at LHS to win the Throne three years in a row.

Name: Cameron Cady Jersey Number: 20 Position: Post Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: Pregame ritual Being a part of a team means... Having fun everyday at practice, working together, and being there for each other on and off the court.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to...the atmosphere, and sharing this moment with our seniors.

Name: Jacey Johnson Jersey Number: 22 Position: Post Biggest Inspiration: My dad Secret Weapon: My height and posting up.

Being a part of a team means... Having a second family that you get the opportunity to spend everyday with.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Kicking Clarkstons butts and bringing back the Throne for the third year in a row!

FUN FACT: Bengal cats are hybrid cats that are the result of crossbreeding between the The Asian Leopard Cat and other domestic cats.

Fun Fact courtesy of Willow Elliott, reporter.

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Frat-tastic Tuesday Willow Elliott, Tanner Steele, Kristen Reitz, Mason Ulrich, Natalie Wilson and Mathew Owens show off their Greek brotherhood on Tuesday in the LHS library.

Character Day Photos by the Bengal’s Purr.

Idaho Culture Day

Lydia Powell and Julie Johnson show off their PJs on Monday in the LHS library.

Tanner Steele and Drew Hafenbreadl show their Idaho culture on Wednesday in the LHS library.

Saraya Flaig and Olivia Reynolds dress as Joy and Bambi for character day on Thursday in the LHS library.

Lewiston boys struggle, girls shine on court trevanpixley sportsassistant

The most hyped game of the local basketball season has arrived.

The Golden Throne battle between Clarkston and Lewiston high schools’ varsity basketball teams takes place Friday, Jan. 15 at the LCSC Activity Center in Lewiston.

The Lewiston varsity boy’s current record stands at 5-5 with wins against West Valley, Moscow, Chiwnana, and two victories over Kuna High School.

“We played very well against Kuna both times,” said Assistant Coach Shawn Nilsson. “We were ahead by 28 at half the second time around.”

The team also took third in the Avista Holiday Tournament Dec. 28. Walla Walla High School defeated the Bengal varsity boys that day, putting them in the loser bracket, but the Bengals defeated Kuna in the finals of the loser bracket, which placed them third for the tournament.

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The varsity Lady Bengals have maintained a great season with a four-game winning streak and counting.

The Bengals defeated Walla Walla at Lewis-Clark State College Dec. 28, winning 56-39. They went on to defeat Clarkston 58-48 at LC Dec. 29.

Following the win, they recorded another victory against Lakeland Jan. 5 at home. They defeated Lakeland 69-18, and kept the streak going with

a win over Moscow at Moscow High School Jan. 7, defeating the Bears 50-36.

The upcoming events for the team include: • 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, at Sandpoint • 5:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, against Coeur d’ Alene at Lewiston • 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, at Post Falls • 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, at Lake City

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Superhero Day

Kay Andersen, ASB adviser and Debbie Romesburg, FCCLA Adviser show their school spirit on Monday.

Frances Gretchen and Cody Lincoln share their super powers as Super Women and Super Man on Tuesday.

Class Colors Day

n’s 6-foot-8 center Josh watted away Lewiston’s ers’ last-ditch effort to 59-57 Bantam win…” an. 24, 2001

r the Bengals, [Carson] ted 19 points and Steve made a lay-in while the d gold sweated out the n.” Jan. 30, 1998

Parenthood and Child will each receive doom the spirit link comon].” Jan. 16, 1999

Hillary Hedrick, Madi Wickens, Blake Rimmelspacher, Rebekah Latella, Shyla Cox, Kayla Snyder, Jaclyn Meyers, Brie Dumond, Ally Brown, Sabrina Moore, Kaylee Andrews show off their senior pink colors on Wednesday.

Tacky Tourist Day

dous amount of effort put forth in the spirit tition and the turnout me was hard to beat.” an. 16, 1999

Photos courtesy of CHS ASB.

and Kelsey Middleton, news editor and news assistant

CHS seniors Kasi Kaufman, Shyla Cox and Kylie Kemp pose for Tourist Day with history teacher, Mark Hoffman show their tacky tourism on Thrusday.

Clarkston ASB adviser puts insight into Golden Thrones meaning kayandersen chsasbadviser

My name is Kay Andersen, and I am the librarian and ASB adviser at Clarkston High School. I was the one of the three people who started the Golden Throne Sportsmanship competition about 20 years ago. I am pleased to see what it has turned into and how it has positively impacted our schools, and the students, but especially both

communities.

Back in the old days, the rivalry between Lewiston and Clarkston got pretty intense. In 1994, we decided to try to turn that around by focusing on positive sportsmanship to foster some goodwill between the two schools. Little did we know how the Golden Throne would grow into the event that it is today.

I’ve seen alumni show up wearing old letter jackets (that don’t fit quite

as well as they used to), and people waving spirit flags and sporting school colors because their niece, nephew or grandchild is now in school. I have watched Lewiston and Clarkston adults laugh and smile together about old times.

I’ve talked to many alumni that come back just for this event.

The best part about that is the combined spirit that has developed. Sure, there is a rivalry, but there is also that old-school,

small-town feel that you are part of something BIG! You can’t help but feel proud when both student bodies are cheering for the other school’s cheer squad after they perform. You can be brought to tears at the end of the evening when you hear how much money for charity the two schools combined raised in a week and present it to charities from the right here in our own valley.

Long live Golden Throne!

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Clarkston Bantam Boys

Name: Jordan Allen Jersey Number: 14 Position: Guard/ forward Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: 3-point shot Being apart of a team means... loyalty, brotherhood For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... playing for my community, my team, and family

Name: Davian Sobotta Jersey Number: 10 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My family members that played before me Secret Weapon: Defense Being apart of a team means... To sacrifice and give all that you can For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the atmosphere

Name: David Johnson Jersey Number: 30 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My parents Secret Weapon: Teamwork!

Being apart of a team means... working together, playing together, and having fun For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the crowd.

Name: Derrick Hoene Jersey Number: 23 Position: Forward Biggest Inspiration: My dad Secret Weapon: Rebounding Being apart of a team means... Everything. It’s great For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... cheering on the team because I won’t get a chance to play with them.

Name: Jett Sobotta Jersey Number: 3 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My grandparents Secret Weapon: Shooting Being apart of a team means... Blind faith For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... the hype

Name: Trevon Allen Jersey Number:25 Position: Point guard/ shooting guard Biggest Inspiration: Playing because I love the game, and I plan to continue playing later in life.

Secret Weapon: Having confidence on the court, always playing to my fullest, and enjoying my time with my team!

Being apart of a team means... Giving up the me for the we and getting each player to give everything for the team!

(Blind faith).

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... a great game, tons of fans there to support and have a great time, and last.

To put on a show! Go Bantams!!

Name: Wyatt Neal Jersey Number: 0 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My biggest inspiration is my mom.

She gets me to work hard at anything I do and is always pushing me to do the right things.

Secret Weapon: 3 pointers Being apart of a team means... To build friendship and always have each other’s backs like a family For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... I’m looking forward to our fans and the good atmosphere and having a lot of fun for my last Golden Throne.

Name: Campbell Winter Jersey Number: 5 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My dad because of all he does for the family and how hard he works.

Secret Weapon: Our team effort and how we play together.

Being apart of a team means... Family, plain and simple For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... The great atmosphere of the fans and students and alumni from both Lewiston and Clarkston.

Name: Keaton Brenner Jersey Number: 35 Position: Forward Biggest Inspiration: My team for always working hard and keeping each other up.

Secret Weapon: Rebounding Being apart of a team means... I get to be a part of something great, we are like family it's awesome!

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to... Having a great spirited game

Name: Travis Hansen Jersey Number: 20 Position: Post Biggest Inspiration: My brother Craig Secret Weapon: I’m a shooter Being apart of a team means... everything to me and I am very excited.

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

FUN FACT:

In 1995 the Golden Throne competition began with a donated toilet from Leffler Plumbing spray painted gold. The CHS woodshop built the base.

Fun Fact courtesy of Kay Andersen, librarian and ASB adviser at CHS.

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Clarkston Bantam Girls

Name: Maxine White Temple Jersey Number: 55 Position: Post/center Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: Soft hands Being a part of a team means… bond with the team.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… It’s my first one.

Name: Alea Wohl Jersey Number: 10 Position: Forward/post Biggest Inspiration: My family Secret Weapon: My mask :) Being a part of a team means… working together, and not being selfish.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… the game and the spirit.

Name: Jaclyn Meyers Jersey Number: 42 Position: Forward Biggest Inspiration: Beyonce Secret Weapon: It’s a secret Being a part of a team means… being there for everyone and supporting the teammates no matter what.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… experiencing my senior year with the best team, crowd, and community.

Name: Riley Denton Jersey Number: 2 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My mama D and Papa D Secret Weapon: Creating for others Being a part of a team means…having a bond [with] another sister.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to…having a good game and winning the throne”

Name: Makinzie Packwood Jersey Number: 13 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My parents for always pushing me to do my best and always try to [improve].

Secret Weapon: Anna Sharp Being a part of a team means…being a part of the Clarkston basketball program and family.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to…the environment and beating Lewiston.

Name: Charlie Dimke Jersey Number: 23 Position: Guard Biggest Inspiration: My coach, because she wants so much for us, so I strive to give her all I’ve got out on the court.

Secret Weapon: Sequoia Swan because we can read each other’s minds.

Being a part of a team means…looking out for one another and giving your all all the time.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… having fun.

Name: Anna Sharp Jersey Number: 3 Position: Point guard Biggest Inspiration: “My biggest inspiration is my sister because she was a really great player and I want to be like her.”

Secret Weapon: Makinzie Packwood Being a part of a team means… a lot. Everyone is super nice and welcoming, it feels so great to be a part of a team.”

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… being there for the first time and beating Lewiston.

FUN FACT: The exact size of a Bantam chicken varies depending on the breed, but they tend to weigh between 16 and 30 oz. and are roughly a quarter of the size of a standard chicken.

Source: Animals by Demand Media.

Name: Jayd Eke Jersey Number: 32 Position: Post/center Biggest Inspiration: My family Being a part of a team means… they’re fam!

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… winning!

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Name: Sequoia Swan Jersey Number: 33 Position: Shooting Guard Biggest Inspiration: My momma Secret Weapon: Charlie Dimke because we can read each other’s minds.

Being a part of a team means… family, and they are my sisters.

For Golden Throne, I’m looking forward to… getting it over with.

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Questions with Katie: Golden Throne 2k16 Edition Two standout players share about their recent preparation and excitement for Golden Throne katieswift featuresassistant

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Q: What is your full name, ence during high school. grade, and age?

Q: What do you enjoy about A: Cameron Cady, sopho- your school’s team? more, age 15.

A: I have played with most of Q: How long have you been them for a very long time, we playing and what position all get along very well and do you play? we all are really close.

A: I’ve been playing since Q: How would you describe second grade. your school’s spirit at past Q: Do you games? have any A: We had a pre/post really good game rituturnout for als? What the Coachare they? es against A: PostC a n c e r g a m e , game. sometimes Q: What’s I listen to your favormusic. ite thing Q: How has a b o u t your team playing been prebasketparing for ball? the game A: It is Cameron Cady, LHS this year? something that has A: We practice with become a part of my life and the music turned up very I’ve made some of my closest loud to attempt to get us use friends through it. to the loud atmosphere.

Q: What is a difficult chalQ: What is your favor- lenge you’ve had to overite thing about Golden come in this sport?

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A: I’ve had to learn to play for A: The crowd and atmo- different coaches and adapt sphere, something a lot of to their coaching styles. people don’t get to experi-

Q: What is your full name, about your school’s team?

A: We all get along really grade, and age?

A: Jett Michael Sobotta, well and it’s just a fun team.

Q: How would you de11th grade, age 17.

Q: How do you feel about scribe your school’s spirit the upcoming Golden at past games?

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Q: How has Q: What is your team a difficult been preJett Sobotta, CHS challenge you’ve paring for the had to overcome in this game this year?

A: We’re taking it one game sport? at a time, just like every A: Knowing that it’s a team sport, not an individual other game.

Q: What is your favor- sport, and it takes a lot of ite thing about Golden heart.

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A: The atmosphere!

Q: What do you enjoy

Uptmor coaches notable JV basketball seasons trevanpixley sportsassistant

With all the hype around the LHS varsity teams and their annual matchup with Clarkston at the Golden Throne, it’s hard to pay attention to much else. However, the last two seasons Lewiston’s JV boy’s basketball team has silently performed very well.

Last season, the JV boys went 20-0, which is an accomplishment all on its own, and this season they continued the streak until experiencing a recent loss

to Pullman.

One person who deserves credit for that is the junior varsity’s team’s head coach Adam Uptmor.

Uptmor, who grew up in Cottonwood, Idaho, played basketball all four years of high school. He got a head coaching job for Clearwater Valley High School, where his team won a state title in the 2011-2012 school year.

Moving from a 1A school to a 5A school seems like quite the transition for a coach, but Uptmor says 1A competition has helped with his coaching in 5A.

“One of things that really prepared me for competition at a 5A is that the coaching abilities at 1A are phenomenal,” Uptmor said.

“I think it made me a better coach and prepared me for high level of coaching as well.”

Uptmor wasn’t hesitant to thank and give credit to the skill level and talent of the players who he has coached over the last two seasons.

“We’ve had some very good players come through -- phenomenal ability.

They’re just good kids,” Uptmor said. “They’re easy to

coach, [and] they do what they’re asked to, so that’s

what I think is the biggest thing. They love the game.”

Adam Uptmor plays dual roles as JV basketball coach and math teacher at LHS. Photo by Kinsey Richardson.

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Friday, January 15

Star Wars VII soars above and beyond expectations tonymurillo entertainmenteditor

On May 25, 1977, George Lucas unleashed his masterpiece, Star Wars, on the world and sent a shockwave through society.

The film became a landmark in cinematic history and gave birth to a rich universe with limitless possibilities. It forever changed culture and spawned a franchise full of video games, television shows, comic books, novels and much more.

Flash forward to Dec. 18, 2015,

and Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens arrives.

The Force Awakens has generated an intense amount of buzz with anticipation around the world. Now that it has hit screens, many questions arise.

Is it better than the prequels? Is it as good as the originals? Will it be more like the classics? Will it do Star Wars justice? Director J.J. Abrams didn’t just do the beloved series justice, he raised the bar.

Abrams had an incredible amount of pressure on his

shoulders. Star Wars sits in the hearts of many and has been with many since their childhood. This sets the expectations mighty high to please the purists. Casuals, the other major demographic, also plan to see this film. This means it has to be able to reach new people and make new fans. The Force Awakens has incredible crossover appeal and can please both types of viewers.

This film shares many similarities with the original films. The plot mirrors A New

Hope in many ways. The Force Awakens contains a healthy dose of old-school vibe, thanks in part to the terrific performances by returning actors.

Seeing classic characters again will surely bring nostalgic tears in the eyes of longtime fans.

These returning cast members have just as much gusto as they did over 20 years ago.

Although The Force Awakens has a classic feel to it, it still blazes a trail of its own. The new characters are wonderful additions to the Star Wars universe.

They fit in well and have distinct personalities. It is pure magic watching classic and new characters interact with each other.

One of this film’s strongest qualities is the writing. The dialogue is smart, witty and clever. The comic relief here contains genuine humor and is well-placed. The movie is quotable from start to finish.

The pacing is solid -- it moves along at a healthy rate and never

drags or feels rushed. The Force Awakens also has a great sense of adventure, always maintaining its fun and thrills.

This latest installment also pleases aesthetically and blossoms with creativity. The set design is fantastic --the new locations are interesting and often awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, the costuming is strong, and every character has a unique and detailed style of dress. The weapons, vehicles and every visible element in this movie please the eye. This movie is also shot well, with every still bound to be iconic. Viewers should appreciate the use of practical effects, as computer effects are not overused.

The Force Awakens is all killer, no filler and exceeds every expectation. It’s not just a movie, it’s an experience. It’s one of 2015’s best and must be watched. As a satisfying movie and sequel, it earns five stars. Impressive. Most impressive.

The antagonist of Star Wars VII Kylo Ren glaring menacingly. Photo courtesy of idigitaltimes.com.

Purrcussion: Purple Prevails 2015 Highlights tonymurillo entertainmenteditor

Georgia metal act, Baroness, has won over many people with its signature blend of alternative, sludge and progressive metal. In 2012, the band went through a traumatic bus crash. Drummer, Allen Blickle, and bassist, Matt Maggioni, left the band after the accident. This left Baroness with a challenge. The band had to make an album that topped its previous effort, Yellow and Green, and do so in the aftermath of the accident.

Does Purple answer the call of duty?

First off, this album is a cohesive effort. It boasts a clean sound and flows well. It’s a lean beast running at 42 minutes that helps Purple feel focused and concise. There is no fat to trim.

Purple is also an accessible record.

Its aforementioned fusion of metal

genres is always balanced and no element feels overbearing. This album succeeds in adding catchy hooks and melodies to the band’s sound. The riffs are fun but maintain a hard-hitting sound, resulting in a sonically pleasing LP. The production is often layered but never gets carried away with the grandiose. The psychedelic touches also go a long way, while John Baizley provides vocals that are both heartfelt and masculine.

Technically, this album is a winner.

The instrumentation is diverse and shows skill from the band members. The production is nice, splashing in colorful layers.

The lyrics prove as another highlight of this album. They’re poetic and meaningful, but still fit well on a metal release. “Pull me to the ground, if I have to fall down, let me fall to you,” is one the lyrical showcases on Purple.

From “Shock Me” to “Chlorine

and Wine,” Purple is a juicy metal release waiting for consumption and repeat listens. This is one of Baroness’s best works and 2015’s strongest releases. For this, Purple earns four stars.

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Baroness has released Purple Dec. 18 2015. Image courtesy of Baroness.

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Music

Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly Drake - If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late Adele - 25 Fall Out Boy - American Beauty/American Psycho Courtney Barnett - Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit Twenty One Pilots - Blurryface Tame Impala - Currents

Movies

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Avengers: Age of Ultron Inside Out Mad Max Fury Road Straight Outta Compton The Martian Jurassic World

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Video Games

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Fallout 4 Just Cause 3 Rocket League Super Mario Maker Undertale Bloodborne

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Timeline of today, Jan. 15 Events in history: •

1870 -- A cartoon by Thomas Nast titled “A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion” appeared in Harper’s Weekly. The cartoon used the donkey to symbolize the Democratic Party for the first time.

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1892 -- Triangle magazine in Springfield, Massachusetts, published the rules for a brand new game. The original rules involved attaching a peach baskets to a suspended board. It is now known as basketball.

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1943 -- The Pentagon was designated as the world’s largest office building covering 34 acres of land with 17 miles of corridors, just outside Washington, DC, in Arlington, Virginia.

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1953 -- Harry S. Truman became the first U.S. President to use radio and television to give his farewell as he left office.

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1955 – Raymond Bliss built the first solar-heated, radiation-cooled house in Tucson, Arizona.

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1967 -- In the first National Football League Super Bowl the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League 35-10.

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1973 -- U.S. President Richard Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam. He cited progress in peace negotiations as the reason.

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1986 -- U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed legislation making Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday a national holiday to be celebrated on the third Monday of each January.

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2001 -- Wikipedia launched its online encyclopedia.

Famous birthdays: •

Flux Pavilion, 26, DJ

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Skrillex, 27, DJ

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Pitbull, 34, Rapper

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Young Dro, 35, Rapper

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Regina King, 44, Actress

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Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), Civil Rights Leader

Source: famousbirthdays.com. Information compiled by Gabby Austin, copyeditor.

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