March 30 2017

Happy April Fools, Fool Lewiston High School March 30, 2017 Vol.89 No. 6

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LHS bond results, Cheer nationals, Fake News, page 2 page 7 pages 8 & 9

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Lewiston residents vote to build new school

By Jonika Ringling Editor-in- Chief

sistance from administrators.

“We did not have a vandalism [act],” said LHS principal Kevin Driskill. “A few students showed up at LHS with signs excited about the passage of the bond even though they will never experience the school as students. No property damage occurred.”

TRY, TRY, TRY AGAIN According to Maldonado, one of the largest hurdles for the campaign to overcome was the two-thirds majority vote needed to pass the high school bond.

The second challenge was making sure voters received accurate, correct information, Maldonado said. ”We wanted to make sure people were informed and

was asked to help and particand Darin Ball. ipate,” Funk said. “I’ ve always ‘Yes! LHS’ had more believed in the need for a than 300 volunteers - On March 14 Lewiston School new high school. I just think people that knocked District residents approved it was really nice to lend firston doors, made a $59.8 million bond for the hand knowledge to the realiphone calls to votconstruction of a new high ty of teaching in this school.” ers, set up for events school. Voters gave a 75.46 She explained that the new and waved campaign percent approval, surpassing, school is about more than signs at intersections. by around 10 percent, the necjust a building. For her, it’s Volunteers ranging essary 66.67 percent yes vote about community. from preschoolers to required by the state of Idaho.

“Lewiston really deserves elderly voters in their This is historic due to the age this and if it help keeps my mid-80s made the of the current building, estabkids living in the valley or bond possible. lished in 1928. anyone else’s, that’s a bonus,” According to Mal Voting was open 8 a.m. to 8 Funk said. “Strong families donado, he took p.m. and approximately 11,482 build strong communities, zero salary for the ballots were cast -- a 66.58 perand strong families value edcampaign, though cent voter turnout, according ucation.” typically campaign to the Lewiston Tribune. Nez Kelly Carper, sophomore managers are paid.

Perce County made absenworld history teacher at LHS, Cheerleaders Anna Walden, Lizzi Surby, Sydnee He said the bond tee voting available Feb. 10 used his personal Facebook Soderberg and Kellie Earle throw up a stunt to election was too imthrough March 10. And the day posts to show his support of advocate for the ‘Yes LHS!’ campaign March14 in portant to the comof the election the new high school Lewiston. Photo courtesy of ‘Yes! for Lewiston’s munity and to him Lewiston fireduring the most re- Future’ Facebook. personally for him and the future of the commu- take money for it. fighters offered cent campaign. transportation “I teach social stud- nity.”

The campaign budget was to voting staies and I put citizen- The Lewiston School Board $25,000.The campaign raised tions in order to ship first. If I don’t spent the last five years com- $36,000, and $40,000 to give everyone do that, then I’m not ing up with what Maldonado $50,000 was in donated time the opportunibeing true to who I described as “a solid, concrete or “in kind” from Maldonado, ty to vote. am,” said Carper. “The plan for voters to believe in.” volunteers, ad agencies and “They handed it to us to sell media outlets that supported Hearing the greater message re10 p.m. angarding the passage to the voters and we did,” he the campaign. nouncement of the bond [is that] said. “But we couldn’t have OPPOSITION that the bond the dark banner of sold anything if they hadn’t Despite its passage, around passed March ‘good enough’ no lon- done such a great job.”

24.5 percent of voters still opThe school board’ s efforts posed the bond.

14, Jesse Malger flies over this city. donado said Achievement, oppor- focused on keeping jobs local, Representatives from the the experience Seniors Kallie Erickon, Geonna Travis and Saraya Flaig wave signs tunity, growth and running studies to show the main opposition to the bond, felt surreal. He on Bryden Avenue in support of the campaign March 13. Photo improvement are now difference between remodel- Taxpayers Against Unfair Taxworked as the courtesy of ‘Yes! for Lewiston’s Future’ Facebook. the new watchwords ing and building a new high ation, decided against being ‘Yes! LHS’ camfor education, busi- school, and making a pitch for interviewed. Leader, David Escareer technical programs and tes told The Bengal’s Purr, “We paign manager and also was there were a lot of people ness and community.” education by partnering with are not giving out interviews a Bengal’s Purr senior editor in trying to make sure people A DIFFERENT APPROACH 2012-2013. weren’t informed or were misIn addition to the ‘Yes! LHS’ Lewis-Clark State College. because that is what the group As campaign manager, Mal- decided.”

“If you look at any election -- informed,” he said. campaign, Maldonado also bond, candidate, other issue… The ‘Yes! LHS’ campaign took serves as a Lewiston City donado was in charge of logisOpponents generally exgetting 55 percent is fantastic lessons from the bonds pro- Council member. He explained tics -- in charge of making sure pressed concerns with rising but getting 75 is overwhelm- posed in 2004 (which lost with that the largest difference all the “wheels were greased” property taxes. ing,” he said. “It felt like all the a 46.3 percent yes vote), 2010 about the 2017 campaign was and that the campaign “ran Connor Jensen, LHS senior, like a well oiled machine,” he voted “no,” though he believes hours and energy that every- (lost with a 61.8 percent major- its message. one poured into the campaign ity) and 2011 (lost with a 51.6 “We took it to the voters and said. in the need for a new high was worth it.” percent majority). told them why it was neces- There were three co-chairs school.

After the announcement, stuMary Ann Funk, the LHS sary. The reason why it was of the campaign, who were “There’s only one access point dents from LHS made a visit to librarian of 29 years, volun- necessary is the community in charge of reaching out to to the school. That will create a post ‘Yes! LHS’ campaign signs teered in all four of the bond at large,” Maldonado said. “It community members for do- bottleneck,” Jensen said. “I rein the current high school campaigns on her own time as wasn’t about a building. It was nations and advocating for the ally don’t like the property tax building around 11 p.m. The a citizen of Lewiston. about the opportunity and passage of the bond. That was but there isn’t anything we can students had approval and as- “I’ ve always served wherever I promise we can give our kids Joanna Alford, Nathan Alford do about that.”

Thursday, March 30 Bengals hurry for scholarship help

By Kaitlyn Hinkley Sports Assistant

Spring Break approaches quickly, but scholarship deadlines come faster.

Due March 31, Betty and Owen Stickle Scholarship ($500-$1,000).

Students must be planning to attend college in the fall. All seniors with a GPA of 2.0-4.0 are applicable.

Due April 1, John Rudolph Jr/David Howell HMT Scholarship ($500). Must have taken machine shop, Skills USA, or similar courses during high school. Seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA.** Due April 1, Primeland Scholarship ($750). Must have taken machine shop, Skills USA, or similar courses during high school. Seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA.** Due April 1, Diane Ashburn Wilmonen Scholarship ($1,000). Must attend college full time in the fall. Due April 9, McGhee Elementary

Scholarship ($500). Graduating high school senior who attended McGhee Elementary for more than three years.

Academic standing and economic need will be taken into consideration. *Due April 15, Camelot PTA Scholarship ($500). Graduating high school senior who attended Camelot Elementary for more than one year.

Academic standing and economic need will be taken into consideration.

who has attended Orchards Elementary School for more than three years. *Due April 15, Webster PTA Scholarship ($500). Graduating high school senior who attended Webster Elementary School for more than three years.

Qualifying factors include academic standing and economic need.

*Due April 15, Mikray Moser Memorial **Applications avail- M i k r a y S t r o n g able at life-inc.org/ S c h o l a r s h i p what-we-do/for-stu($777.777). LHS dents/scholarships/ senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Must have *Due April 15, Centennial been gainfully employed Elementary PTA Scholar- part-time during attendances ship ($300). Graduating high at LHS. Must have completed school senior who attended at least one Computer or MeCentennial Elementary three chanic class. Must have paror more years are applicable. ticipated in at least one club *Due April 15, Orchards El- or activity at LHS.** ementary PTA Scholarship ($300). LHS graduating senior

*All applications are in the counseling center.

News 3 Mock Trial shows success at State

By Devany Lyons News Assistant

The Lewiston Bengals are in order. By working together to accomplish their goals, the LHS Mock Trial group found success this school year.

Mock Trial gives students the opportunity to read reports and play roles of attorney and witnesses, both prosecution and defense.

“We get a chance to become familiar with how trials flow and get exposure with the legal system,” said Justin Spurling.

They competed in regionals Feb. 25 here in Lewiston. Lewiston’s A-team took home second place and the B-team took fourth. They were only a point away from beating what’s known as the best team in the state, Logos, a private school in Moscow.

“It went better than expected,” said senior Saraya Flaig. “It definitely revealed some of our weak points.”

A few members dropped at last minute for regionals, she said, which increase the challenge for the rest of the team.

March 22-25 four groups representing LHS will perform their abilities at the state level in Boise, including seniors, Jacey Bacon, Saraya Flaig, Will Wilson, Mattie Hagestad, Justin Spurling, Ashlyn Hopple, Zack Allen, Avery Frazier and Connor Jensen. Juniors, Kami Sledge and Mason Batholomei and Freshman Tia Flaig.

“It’s good to get a second chance” after districts, said Mattie Hagestad.

Justin Spurling added, “What makes the team a success is being able to memorize your part and really thinking on your feet with confidence.”

DECA demolishes at state, off to nationals

By Jonika Ringling Editor in Chief

After the DECA state competition March 9-11 in Boise, 42 out of 50 LHS students competing qualified for Nationals.

Those 42 students will compete in Nationals next April 26 through May 1 in Anaheim, California, for Distributive Education Clubs of America, which, “prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools,” according to DECA. org.

According to adviser, John Potter, LHS has the largest DECA chapter in the state of Idaho.

“It went very well --we have great kids,” Potter said of the state competition. Students walk away from DECA with many skills to help assist them with future education and job opportunities. Such as sophomore, Lydia McRoberts, who qualified for nationals in principles of design.

“I was really excited but shocked I placed,” McRoberts said. “I like DECA because it will help me get a job.”

Senior Ty Austin got second place at state in hospitality services with senior Emily Hunter.

Based on his experience at nationals last year, Austin is looking forward to the trip to Anaheim.

“It was awesome to meet so many people. We met kids

from China, Brazil and Virgina,” Austin remembered.

According to Austin one of the most beneficial aspects of nationals is the variation in judges.

“Last year, we had a rude judge but it gave us a lot of experience,” he said. “We learned so much about working with difficult people and how to apply business skills… in the real world.”

The DECA students fundraise all year to compensate for the $55,000 group trip budget.

The DECA store (open before school and lunches), sponsorships, and Pampered Chef sales are funding the trip this year, according to Potter.

The Mock Trial team gathers March 23 after learning the Lewiston A team would go to semi-finals. Photo courtesy of Shannon VanBuren.

LHS mock trial waits for their time to compete at state. Photo courtesy of Shannon VanBuren

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The LHS Business Professionals of America club attended state competition in Boise March 9-11.

This year 16 students from LHS attended the competition, but Maghan Dougherty, senior, will be the only student continuing on to the national competition in Florida, May 10-14.

“My project is digital publishing, and I made four different things [including] an invitation to the national conference,” Dougherty said.

“I think what really helped me stand out was the tropical colors I used, a color scheme

that no one else would think of.”

While staying in Boise, the BPA club enjoyed spending time at the aquarium and zoo, as well as exploring the city, members said.

For Abigail Tackitt, senior, the best part of the trip was “Learning to better myself through presenting and workshops requiring us to work as a team. It made BPA an amazing experience.”

With this year’s BPA events coming to a close, the members and adviser, Jennifer Stubbers, are encouraging more students to join in for next year.

“BPA gives students an opportunity to compete

in business and technology events and to be judged by community b u s i n e s s professionals,” said Stubbers.

BPA is also a way to explore career options and become certified in programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office.

These certifications give students an edge when it comes to looking for a potential profession, Stub- The BPA team competed for the last time as a whole in the 2016-2017 season in Boise March 9-11. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Stubbers. bers said.

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Thursday, March 30 Sports5 Bengals place at state for the first time since 2008 season

By Trevan Pixley Sports Editor The Bengal boys basketball team made it to the state tournament after a crucial win over fellow Inland Empire league rival, the Post Falls Trojans. The Bengal’s earned the #1 seed for the 2017 state tournament in at Nampa, on March 2-3 finishing in 3rd place.

Their first game of the tournament came against Mountain View. The backand-forth game went into overtime at 60 points a piece In overtime, the Bengals scraped by the Mavericks with a score of 71-69. Senior and LCSC basketball commit, Trystan Bradley, led the team in points (24) as well as rebounds (13). Senior Riley Way also put up double-digit points with 14 According to Idahosports.com.

The Bengals earned third place against the trojans on March 4 photo curdosy of Beverly Richardson.

Next the Bengals took on the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies, a team the Bengals are certainly acquainted with in basketball as well as football. In 2016 the Grizzlies knocked the Bengals out of the state tournament with a score of 66-54. Adding to that, most of the boys on

the team are fellow football players who had not forgotten about when Rocky knocked the Bengals out of the football playoffs with a score of 21-51. Unfortunately, lightning struck twice and the Grizzlies knocked the Bengals out from playing in the state

event.

At the first meet of the year at home the boys took first overall March 18 (all scores and times provided by athletic.net) with superb individual performances by senior Layton Ahlers, who took seventh in the open-400 event with a time of 55.47, as well as Woodbury who placed third in the open-800 event with an end time of 2:03.

In the open-1,600 event March 18 the Bengals saw three of their own place in the top six with Byrer placing first (4:26), Perez taking third (4:34) and Woodbury taking sixth (4:38).

That day Byrer and Perez also placed in the 3,200-event with junior Connor Turpin. Byrer took first in his second event of the day with a time of 9:35. Perez wasn’t too far behind, placing second with a time of 9:54, and Turpin got fifth with a time of 10:20.

The next event was the 110-meter hurdles, which saw sophomore Ozzy Wexler take third (17:31). Wexler improved as the meet went, on taking sec-

ond in the 3,200-meter hurdles (43.71).

And in the boy›s final competition March 18, the Bengals took first in the4x400-meter relay (3:44.20).

The four guys on this team included three boys who placed earlier on that day (Ahlers, Wexler, Woodbury), along with junior Dmitri Whitcomb. In the throwing events, McClean placed second in shot-put and third in discus.

As for the Lady Bengals, they placed seventh overall as a team March 18. However, the future seems bright for the team.

Three out of their four placers were sophomores, starting with Kassie Collins who got sixth in the open-100 (13.74). Meagan Wootton took fifth in the open400 (1:07), Finally, Dahl took third in the 110-meter hurdle (17.55) and placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles (51.40).

The ladies 4x400 team also had much success, placing third overall with a final time of 4:33. And senior Olivia Reynolds placed second in the high jump event , jumping a 4-08-00.

Bengal runners off to fast start

By Trevan Pixley Sports Editor

The track season officially began March 18, coming off a season where the girls and boys are losing some state placers, but the youth of this team begins to shine.

The boys saw the return of some familiar faces that were able to make the state meet last year, such as current seniors Austin Byrer and Dustin McClean, along with juniors Joey Perez and Sakti Woodbury. However, they will also have to adjust due to the absence of Kempton Sharp and Robbie Van Idour, who both graduated and placed at state in their respective events in 2016.

As for the girls team, they returned current seniors Mallory Bernatz and Olivia Reynolds along with junior Miriam Ames and sophomore Ashley Dahl.

The lady Bengals lost graduate Tesa Phillips, who was one place from the podium at state in 2016, and graduate Katie Havens who placed at state in the triple-jump

championship with a score of 70-38, according to Maxpreps.com.

That loss put the Bengals in the third place game at

Columbia High School March 4 against a very familiar foe, the Post Falls Trojans. The Bengals seem to have the Trojans’ number this season.

The Bengals were 2-1 against Post Falls heading into the game and improved that record to 3-1 after beating the Trojans in the third-place game by a score of 69-62.

The 2017 tournament was the first time the Bengals placed at state since 2008, when they won the state title.

“It felt amazing bringing home hardware with the team I’ve been playing with for the past three years,” said junior Braedan Wilson. “It just sucks knowing that it’s your last game with them and you have to rebuild the team chemistry again.”

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Varsity baseball starts off strong

Alex Light hits the ball with nearly perfect technique at Church Field on March 13. Photos by Grace Eller.

By Grace Eller Sports Assistant

The Lewiston High School varsity baseball team started the season March 13 and has a team record of 5-2 as of press time.

The season started with the Bengals playing Moscow High School at Church Field in Lewiston March 13. The Bengals won the season

opener with a score of 9-2.

Coach Golden Steele has high hopes for the season.

“Our league is going to be very tough but I think we will be in the mix to compete and hopefully make state," he said.

Thursday, March 16 the boys played a doubleheader against Walla Walla High School at Walla Walla. Lewiston won the first game with a score of 8-2, but unfortunately lost the sec-

ond game with a score of 9-7.

March 24 and 25, Lewiston, Rocky Mountain, Mountain View and Clarkston teams all met at Church Field for the North/South 5A Classics. On March 24 Lewiston played Clarkston High School twice and won the first game with a score of 2-1 and lost the second game with a score of 6-3.

Mar. 25. The Bengals played Rocky Mountain and won

with a score of 10-0. The second game the Bengals played Mountain View and won with a score of 2-1.

This is Alex Light's last season playing baseball as he will attend The University of Idaho for college football in the fall.

“It's sad this being my last season, but I'm also excited because of what we can accomplish this year,” said Light.

Senior Jackson Fuller plans to attend college at LCSC to continue his baseball career.

“I expect that we are going to have a pretty good season, hopefully by the end of it we will get to go to state and win a title," Fuller said.

The Bengals were scheduled to play Moscow High School March 28 at Moscow Junior High, but the score was unavailable at press time.

Swinging into the season

By Braeden Keane Sports Assistant

The Lewiston boys and girls golf teams started off the season with two tournaments and continue their quest to state.

The boys golf season teed off March 13 at the Clarkston Country Club, where the Bengals took second overall.

Junior Treyton Forsman put in a solid performance, taking third with a score of 76.

The next matchup was the Lewiston Invite March 20, where the Bengals took second as a team once again.

Senior Ben Trigsted won the match individually with a score of 70. Other placers at this meet were sophomore Blake Ruddell, who got fourth shooting a 74, and Forsman, who took fifth with a score of 75.

Girls golf also started off March 13, but at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Clarkston. The golf team this year has had a good start, reported coach Greg Macmillan.

The girls team took third overall at the Lewiston Invite March 20, with a score of 97 from junior Kinley Pederson, 99 from junior Anna Martin and 102 from junior Chantel Fisbeck.

The golf teams each have eight regular season tournaments left, which could be followed by three post-season tournaments, depending on how the season goes.

Besides the scores, the talent of the game is based on the players thrive to learn more.

“Golf is an extremely hard sport, but it’s fun and calming-- a little frustrating if you don’t hit the ball just right,” said Pederson.

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Cheer jumps into state, then on to nationals LHS softball

By Jonika Ringling Editor-in-Chief

experience for us to compete at a national level.”

Closer to home, the Lewiston cheer team swept districts Feb. 25 at Post Falls High School,

have been grand champions,” said senior cheerleader Kinsey Sparks.

The LHS Varsity team travelled Lewiston was the only team to Anaheim, California, from the district to March 23-26 for move on to state.

Nationals.

The Usually Lewiston Bengals made LHS competes as a co-ed history as the first team but this year team to to travel they are an all-girl to National comteam, Sparks said. petition, compet At the state-level ing in the advance competition March super varsity-level 18, the Bengals division. placed second “We didn’t in show or main place, but we routine and placed threw a pretty fifth overall in the 5A much perfect division at the Idaho routine.

We Ford Center in Boise. were up against “[State was] schools with 36 bittersweet to say cheerleaders on the very least,” said the mat while we Josie Clark, Ryanne Travis, Kinsey Sparks, Brittney Shumacher, Morgan Fields, Nadia Wilson, Natalie Natalie Wilson, who Wilson, Jessica Earle, Kelli Earle, Adrianna Braun, Mary Ingram, Lizzy Surby, Paige Dickenson, Bailee only had 22,” said will graduate this senior Morgan Spring. “There’s no Fields. “Overall, it was a great first time this season that the one in the world I would have team participated in sideline rather competed with than my girls. The experience was uncompetition.

By Braeden Keane Vogel has played since she “Without competing in forgettable and it’s a feeling I Sports Assistant was a freshman, and while she sideline we probably wouldn't will always treasure.” started out on junior varsity, Lewiston tennis started back she is now returning to varsity up last month with a bang, for her senior year. however due to the weather “[Playing for] JV is a necessity conditions, the team had to -- it’s about finding a love for slow production. the sport and understanding Coaches have had to hold the game,” Vogel said. “You a multitude of the practices need to learn to love it before indoors, however every once you become competitive.” in awhile the sun and the tem- With the experience of many perature changed, allowing for returning varsity players such an outdoor practice. as Vogel, Madelyn Parkey, Rae Coach Sandi Stocks Ann Kirk and Troy Ahlers, the emphasized that the indoor Bengals hope to bring trophies practices take a toll on the for both the girls and boys teams, but said the kids are back to Lewiston. flourishing still.

“It’s definitely fun to watch “Many of the kids contain ‘raw these kids play,” Stocks said. athleticism’ and have a real “I love to see them grow and natural talent for the game,” develop a love for the game.”

Stocks said.

Demonstrating her own love Tennis’ first scheduled meet of the sport, Vogel plans to was March 14, in Couer keep playing after high school. d’Alene, but was cancelled due “I probably won’t go on to to weather. In March alone Var- play professionally, but it is a sity and JV have had five differ- sport that you can play even ent meets. into the old years of your life,” “The season gets started said Vogel, adding that tennis early and slow, but once it is a game for everybody, anygets going it goes so fast,” said time.

Jessica Vogel.

Tennis serves up season

placing first in stunt, pom, sideline, main routine and as overall grand champions.

The district event was the

swings into season

By Nate Torrence Reporter As warmer weather rolls into the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley once again so does the 2017 season of softball for select women of Lewiston High School.

Although weather has postponed the first several games, coach Ike Young and new assistant coach Shawnee Zink appear to be under control of a strong team led by five returning seniors: Shahnala (Shay) Brown, Shantelle Burke, Brynnan Carpenter, Hailey Connerly and Andrea Schmecker.

The team opened at home against Moscow March. 27 at Aiport Park. Th Check lewistonathletics. org for the full Varsity and JV scores and schedules.

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All these stories are satires.

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According to literarydevices.net, “Satire is a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. It intends to improve humanity by criticizing its follies and foibles.”

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LHS to welcome live mascot

By Mandy Gland Questionable Individual

With the bond for the new high school passed, the Lewiston School District released some exciting news. A live Bengal tiger named Eugene will be on display at the high school until spring of 2022.

Eugene, weighing just under 500 lbs. and measuring just under 10 feet long, will be displayed in an 11 ft. by 11 ft. cage so he has plenty of room to roam around. The bars on Eugene’s habitat will be at least 10 inches apart, so there is easy access to pet or play with the kitty at any time. The cage will be Bengal-themed with nicely kept green grass with a Bengal head painted in the middle. The football players have generously donated this from the center of their field. Decorative Bengal fur will hang from the ceiling to keep Eugene feeling right at home.

Eugene is a still a growing

tiger, so he must be fed 24 Grade-A T-bone steaks a day.

This will come at an extreme cost. Each week students at LHS will be expected to pitch in $2.80 to help pay for the hungry kitten and to avoid further burdens to taxpayers.

If this cost is not met Eugene will be released into the hallway for a period of time. Survival of the fittest.

Students’ names will be drawn to determine who will give Eugene his daily walks. Sometimes the drawings may seem similar to those of The Hunger Games trilogy, because when Eugene gets feisty, there’s no telling how that will go. Eugene will also need to be bathed monthly, and considering how much cats love their baths, that’s a guaranteed good time.

The new live mascot will be the beginning highlight of every football game, as he will chase the football team onto the field. He will also attend other school events

such as pep assemblies, sporting events and prom.

Eugene will also be available for live entertainment, birthday party’s, and weddings at an $1,928 an hour rate, to offset the new high school’s $60100 million (depending on who you ask) bond.

Eugene will need to be cared for through the summer months, so a student must take him home to give him proper care. That selected student will be required to make a YouTube post regarding daily care vlogs on Eugene over the summer, so the rest of the students can be sure he is being treated properly. The student will be required to stay home every day throughout the summer, as Eugene has many pressing needs. Eugene is terrified of the dark and of small children.

The summer caregiver will be expected to leave lights on at all times and remove any small children from the household.

The administration assures students that Eugene is the most lighthearted of all Bengals, so he will be an excellent addition to the student body.

By Dony Nurillo Duke of Awesomeness Popular news expert Alex Jones is a polarizing figure.

Many see his statements as absurd or outrageous.

However, recent events prove Alex Jones’ conspiracy theories to be correct.

Scientist have conducted experiments on the water in 13 sources across Texas.

Scientists tested a 20-mL container of unfiltered water from both of the water treatment plants responsible for the water in Austin. The tests revealed the water to contain 7 mL of atrazine.

Atrazine is an herbicide that acts as a “chemical castrator.”

This substance turns male animals into hermaphrodites.

It is the primary cause of the “mass feminization of men in modern society,” according to naturalnews.com.

conducted at the water source for Fairbanks, Alaska, revealed traces of cuphenuckicine in the water.

Cuphenuckicine is often nicknamed the “puppet drug” due to its effect it has on the mind.

It weakens one’s conscience, making a person highAlex Jones freaks out over discovery of gender altering drug atrazine and government ly susceptible to conspiracies. Photo courtesy of Esquire. influence from others.

The effects of atrazine in the Missouri, Mississippi, and Ohio U.S. drinking water have been Rivers and tributaries.” Jones What does this mean? It clear. Urine samples from faces constant mockery over means that the government Caitlyn Jenner taken an hour his commentary and theories, is planning to drug Americans before her transition surgery but people need to stop and into being its puppets. Jones showed high levels of atrazine. look at reality. Science proves speaks of the New World In fact, the website reports, “a there is weight behind Jones’ Order and the evidence U.S. Geological Survey report words when he claims “there is right in plain sight. Big had revealed that ‘atrazine are chemicals in the water Brother’s plan to make people exceeded drinking water turning the freakin’ frogs gay.” into corporate slaves is here. It standards in 27 percent of It does not stop at the starts with the frogs and ends the samples’ taken from the animal kingdom. A test with humanity.

Bathroom stall height to be missed

By Zark Muckerberg Internet Troll

Alongside many of the various amazing architectural elements at Lewiston High School, the girls bathroom stalls on the first floor of the main building are the second-most exquisite piece of architecture that Lewiston has to offer, right behind the canoe statue downtown.

The stalls stand approximately 59 inches tall, a whole whopping 4 feet, 11 inches!

Not only are ladies able to see over the stalls if they are taller than 5 feet, but they are privileged to see fellow female classmates doing their business!

The bonds made between girls in bathrooms are a stereotype going back further

than the school building itself. But leave it to LHS to keep things one step ahead!

Here’s a list of conversation topics that the ladies at LHS have addressed in this bathroom while staring at said classmates: •Good places to get nails done; •What Jessica and her boyfriend did last weekend; •American obesity; Proliferation of nuclear weapons; •Victoria’s Secret’’s new line of cropped sweatshirts; •The downfall in the global economic system; •The new Too Faced summer collection.

When LHS was originally constructed in 1928, bathroom stalls were more than likely designed for the height of an average girl at the

time, which was about 5 feet tall. Thanks to the radiation in the atmosphere, this has obviously changed over the last 89 years. Today’s ladies have the opportunity to use height to their advantage and interrogate people’s lives from a bathroom stall.

What is the future of these magnificent stalls?

The new high school will ruin everything, forcing tall stalls upon its walls. Such a tragedy will abolish this bond between the female population at LHS. Sad.

Editor-in-chief Jonika Ringling stands over a whole head taller than top of the bathroom stall. Photo by Jacey Bacon.

Trump unites ‘Merica, travel ban, health care act

By Jacqueline Burger Edge Lord

Lowering health in- surance costs calls for less travel.

On March 6 President Donald J. Trump revealed his newest plan for American health care.

The American Health Care Act, aka AHCA, aka Trumpcare, aka Wealthcare. this is the newest attempt by Republicans to destroy the awful, corrupt, disaster of the Affordable Care Act. However, the bill is so great that Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, decided on March 24 to pull it from the house floor. This bold decision is probably to let members of the house read the bill and realize just how amazing, huge and terrific it is.

The entire bill is roughly 60 pages long and no one really knows what it contains, but it’s surely an advancement for American health and wellbeing. This may be one of the best things the GOP has done for the American public, but it is not the first terrific plan presented since the Trump

administration started making America great again.

Before working on a plan to save Americans from the ridiculous fines found in the Affordable Care Act, President Trump introduced the first phase in his plan to destroy ISIS. Executive Order 13769, introduced Jan. 27, is an attempt to protect Americans from foreign terrorists, but it may be doing much more than saving the public from terrorism.

The current version of the travel ban affects six different countries including Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. These countries have a combined p o p u l at i o n of roughly 180 million.

This means that 180 million people will have a much harder time entering the United States or they will not be able to enter at all. This is fantastic news for American

citizens because they will no longer need to worry about terrorism or health care to treat diseases brought to the states by these immigrants.

It is now clear that Trump’s plans for health care and the travel ban are so difficult for the courts to understand because they are part of a complex series of changes that will Make America Great Again. The next step may be banning travel by United States citizens to foreign countries.

If no one travels, no one gets sick, and why would anyone need to travel outside of the U.S? The United States is home to Twinkies, Kim Kardashian, the world’s biggest ball of twine and New York City, which President Trump is to thank for.

The only thing missing from the states may be a beautiful sun-kissed tan, due to President Trump’s next steps to boost the economy. In the coming weeks President Trump may create an executive order that sells the state of Hawaii to Russia. The lack of vitamin D is addressed in the incredibly wellthought-out health care act.

The AHCA removes the 10 percent tax rate on indoor tanning.

Good riddance, Hawaii!

THE BENGAL’S PURR 10 Feature Questions with Katie: Maghan’s confession “It’s a meme obsession.”

By Katie Swift Features Editor Maghan (Maggie) Dougherty, an LHS senior, has been active in extracurricular activities such as yearbook and BPA since her junior year. This year’s yearbook design features Dougherty’s original design with contributions from her editors and other modifications. Beyond that, students on campus know her for memes and a dry sense of humor.

Katie Swift: How did you get

involved in yearbook?

Maghan Dougherty: The yearbook adviser, Jennifer Stubbers told me to join my sophomore year. I joined my junior year.

KS: What do you do on yearbook?

MD: I do a lot of the Photoshop work. I’ve created spreads, and I do a lot of the artwork that is seen in the yearbook.

KS: What is your most memorable experience on yearbook?

Dougherty locks arms with best friend by tennis courts at LHS. Photo

by Katie Swift.

MD: Probably when I get to see my creations in a book people will keep forever.

KS: Tell me about this year’s design.

MD: The original design I made, but we had to rework it. So it was a collaboration between Maddie Montosa, Sierra Shuey, Sydnee Soderberg and I. KS: What does your design feature?

MD: It is an original design.

Everything on the cover is made by someone.

KS: Tell me about your experience in BPA this year.

MD: This is my second year doing BPA, and we just had the state competition. I placed third in digital publishing. It’s pretty prestigious, a 90-minute test. I’m the only qualifier from Lewiston for nationals, so I’ll have a hotel room all to myself. Very excited about it.

KS: How did you get so involved with meme culture?

MD: I didn’t like to get out of the house so I spent a lot time inside on the internet.

KS: Where did your obsession with memes come from?

MD: I remember when I was younger, fresh out of the

Dougherty mounts her white Pontiac, displaying her “I voted” sticker in LHS senior lot. Photo by Katie Swift.

womb, the first thing I saw was a meme. I guess ever since birth it was bound to happen. KS: What are your favorite memes?

MD: My favorite memes would have to be the ones that are so ironic that they don’t make any sense.

KS: If one meme could describe you as a person, what would it be?

MD: Probably Minion memes because people find me annoying.

KS: Tell me about your new dog!

MD: Her name is Pepper, she is a Border Collie-Australian Shepherd-Labrador mix. She is very hyper but she is also very cute. She is black and white. I could talk more about my dog -- she’s pretty nice.

Seniors say goodbye with proposed Sunset

By Katie Swift Features Editor Senior year in Lewiston includes many events such as prom, the Safe and Sober graduation party, and painting the senior parking lot.

Now a new one joins the list: the Senior Sunset.

Senior Sunrise/Sunset is a new event that senior Natalie Wilson proposed to the leadership class in early March. All LHS seniors

will gather at a location, to watch the sunset together a few days before graduation. An exact date has not been set as of now, but the date being looked at is June 1. Proposed locations include Bengal Field, the Vista House and Walker Field in Lewiston.

This year the event was not proposed in time for the sunrise gathering, but seniors will proceed with the sunset portion.

Wilson’s cousin gave her the idea, which she ran with.

Though her position on leadership is the cheer representative, Wilson felt this was important enough to make it happen for her class.

“It would be amazing to have the whole class there.

It would be the last opportunity before graduation to reminisce,” said Wilson.

The sunset gathering isn’t meant to be another tedious event that forces itself into

seniors’ hectic schedules. Instead, it is an opportunity to be close to classmates one last time before going separate ways.

“It’s important to treasure each other, even those who we aren’t close to. It’s important to treasure our class,” said Wilson.

Other students agreed with Wilson. Kiara Garcia and Faith Purcell, both LHS seniors, feel that the sunset is a great tradition for seniors.

“I think [the sunset] will be a great way to end senior year as it comes to a close,” Garcia said. “It symbolizes the closing of one chapter and the beginning of a new one.”

“This will be a great way to end our time at LHS, and is the start of a great tradition for future classes,” added Purcell, adding that she hopes younger students will keep the event going for classes to come.

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Special Education students learn to navigate Life

By Sandra Kinney Features Assistant

Life can bring trial and turmoil for many people, and all students can use some practice getting the hang of it. Jennifer Spears Transitions class is doing just that. Her class has simulated the game of Life in order to prepare special education students for the world outside of school.

One wall of her classroom is set up with the board of Life. Every other Wednesday her students receive money for “pay Jennifer Spears simulates Life for her transitions class March 23. Photo by Sandra Kinney. day,” which they use to pay video of another boy as said. “Everyone struggles in the workplace. Life Skills, taught by Robin Stone, fofor everyday necessities. he got a flat tire, and put different ways.”

The special education pro- cuses more on skills like For instance, a student will the video on YouTube. Studraw a Life card that will say dents continued to connect gram is meant to help stu- counting money, crafts and something like, “You got a their stories and eventual- dents who have a harder even how to be happy.

Meanwhile, general edflat tire! You must take your ly found ways to tie each time learning than others in traditional school set- ucation classes and activcar to Les Schwab to get it event to another.

Every student at LHS has tings. LHS offers a number ities like Consumer Math, fixed.” Then that student makes a note in a check- difficulty doing certain of classes to help these stu- Foods and Nutrition, DECA Takeover, Healthy Lifestyles, book to track the money things, and for these stu- dents succeed. dents it surfaces in specific Transitions is a class that Work Experience, Auto Shop spent. helps prepare students for and Business and Computer Each time a student draws types of learning.

“A lot of people forget that moving beyond high school a Life card, they find a way to tie it to the events of the just because they have the and getting jobs. It gives other students in the room. label ‘special ed’ doesn’t them work experience, and One student, for example, mean they are any different lets them have the opporsaid that he was taking a from other people,” Spears tunity to be coached in

applications also teach students life skills. Consumer Math teaches kids how to balance a checkbook, and how to do math in everyday life. Foods and Nutrition teaches students how to be healthy with what they eat, and how to prepare meals.

DECA Takeover gives students a chance to go and shadow adults in the community to gain important work experience.

Tracy Carpenter, who teaches special education classes such as Transitions, said that the type of classes a student takes doesn’t negatively reflect on them as a person, and that it doesn’t mean they should be treated differently.

“Just because you see a kid doing something different, whether they are in special ed or not, don’t just assume they are weird,” Carpenter said. “They might have things going on in their lives.”

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Harley Quinn bugs out in new issue LHS musicians jazz it up

By Tony Murillo Entertainment Editor

By Leah Schmidt Entertainment Assistant The LHS Gold Voices jazz choir won first place in its division, along with the Sweepstakes award, at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Feb. 24 in Moscow. They performed an arrangement of songs and competed with other schools from Idaho and came in first.

“They did a really good job and I am really proud of all of their hard work and what they accomplished, ” said Julie Burke, choir director.

LHS Jazz Band I and II also performed in the festival. Senior, Orion White received an award for “outstanding solo in a big band setting” and for his solo performance in the Charles Mingus piece “Moanin.”

“Both groups performed very well and improved from attending last year, ” said Brendan Burns, band director.

Two Lewiston students also qualified for state vocal solos: senior, Marshall Fisher, and junior, Eden Gibbs. They will compete in the state competition May 5 in Post Falls.

“It is such an honor. I get to go compete at a stricter level and I get to receive advice from some amazingly talented people,” Gibbs said. “I love sharing my talent and I’m excited to represent our music department and LHS.”

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Harley Quinn No.14 starts the new story arc “Nether Regions” with the first part “Ants and the Pantsless.” This zany issue sees the popular DC character Harley Quinn deal with giant bugs.

The issue feels like a cartoon episode complete with action, bright colors, silly jokes and an outrageous plot. Writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner crafted a lively read.

Readers will have fun with this book.

This story arc pits Harley against giant insects and a new villain named Zorcrom.

Lots of fun is to be had in the fight scenes with the ants and the humorous exchanges between the god of said

bugs, Zorcrom. Harley Quinn makes plenty of jokes about Zorcrom’s lack of clothes, setting the tone well. The action is over-the-top and exciting, making this an energetic issue.

The story may be told in a thrilling manner but the story itself is nothing spectacular. It is not boring but it does not quite make an impact. This is still the beginning of a new arc though, so it does have potential to improve.

The writing is solid, full of Harley Quinn’s signature humor. She is never without a wisecrack or an insult, giving this issue color. Zorcrom is a typical “mysterious strong villain” bragging and boasting about his power. His dialogue is executed just fine but it is lacking originality.

Harley Quinn fights new villains in Harley Quinn No. 14. Photo courtesy of dc.wikia.com.

The art is a mixed bag. John Timm’s work on pages 1 and 2 and 14 - 16 impress but Khari Evan’s work on the rest of the issue does not stand out. Her work is full of general awkwardness and strange faces. It is fun and expresses the energy well but it leaves something to be desired.

Harley Quinn No. 14 starts arc well its sci-fi antics. It is not impressive in any way but it

is fun. For this, Harley Quinn No. 14 earns seven out of 10 points.

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Comic review materials provided by Main Street Comics at 618 Main St., Lewiston.

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Logan slashes its way into audiences’ hearts

time he will play the character, it has high expectations. Logan is also rated R, which makes for an interesting premise.

Starting off with the acting, every performance in the film is at least good, if not better than good. Jackman’s performance is spectacular in every way.

His broken character shines above all else, as nobody in the film rises close to his acting level. The R rating helps his performance, by allowing him to be a more realistic version of Wolverine. In the words of Bob Grimm, a writer for TucWolverine lays out his arm on the son Weekly, “Jackman gets poster for Logan. Photo courtesy of to play the role the way it alimdb.com. ways should’ve been played.”

By Carl Snyder However, Jackman is not Entertainment Assistant the only one with a strong performance. Patrick Stewart, On March 3, 20th Century Fox who plays the role of Professor released Logan, another install- X, does a great job portraying ment in the X-Men franchise. his withered, sad character.

This movie is also this last time His and Jackman’s chemistry that Hugh Jackman will per- on screen is also fantastic. It form his iconic portrayal of the adds moments of levity to a character Logan (Wolverine). movie that is generally pretty Since this movie is the last brooding. David Sims, a writer

for The Atlantic says, “Jackman and Stewart are, quite simply, why Logan works—they’re why the film doesn’t just feel like a cheap exercise in bloody violence, and why its subversion of typical superhero-movie tropes feels organic...The actors bring warmth and grouchy humor to the story, barking at each other like the married couple they’ve become.”

Other notable performances come from Dafne Keen, who plays X-23, and Stephen Merchant, who plays Caliban.

This movie is beautifully shot.

The cinematography in this film is simply awe-inspiring.

Whether it be a wide, dry desert or a cool city night, every shot is pleasing to the eye. In addition to being appealing to the eyes, it’s possible that every single shot evokes emotion. For instance, a shot of a highway, whilst on a long car ride, makes one feel a sense of longing. There is not a shot in this movie that is not beautiful.

The writing in this movie is

good--grounded and real. sor X is an epileptic, and every It is allowed a higher level time he has a seizure he puts of realism because of the R peoples’ lives at risk. For this rating, which allows for use of reason he and Logan live in explicit language. The cursing an abandoned warehouse in in this movie is not distasteful, Mexico, away from the rest of though. Instead of being civilization. Without spoiling thrown around “just ‘cause,” it any further plot points, all that is used to enhance the char- can be said is that it is a dark acters. One believes that the and almost depressing movie. characters in the movie would This is not a bad thing, howbe swearing, because of how ever. At times when watching worn out and tired they are. this movie one forgets that it is Since this is a superhero a superhero movie. It feels like movie, the action is a vital part a good drama most of the time. of the movie. The R rating in This movie had no apparent this film makes for satisfying, flaws. It has a runtime of 141 violent action. Whenever minutes, which may seem Logan is using his claws, it lengthy, but that 2 hrs and 21 is much more realistic than minutes goes by fast. In the past X-Men films, as the R rat- words of Sandy Cohen, a writer ing allows for the violence to for AP News, “Logan is a family be more extreme. The action drama, an action thriller, and an sequences, in general, are epic superhero movie.” Overall, fast-paced and fun to watch. this movie is a great one, and The general premise of Logan for that it receives a 10/10. is interesting. It is set in the year 2029, and all mutants, for the most part, are gone. Logan 10 has become a major alcoholic, 10 drinking his days away. Profes-

By Tony Murillo to this album will remind Entertainment Editor listeners of various popular

Top 40 hits released within Jacob Sartorius released his the last year, and little else. debut extended play The Last Opening track “The Last Text” Text Jan. 20. Sartorius is the sees Sartorius give his best Ed latest teenage pop star to blow up, thanks to the internet. Like Justin Bieber at the time of his rise to fame, Sartorius is a baby-faced teenager who specializes in songs about preteen love for preteens. He ascended to popularity through his lip synching skills and his viral single “Sweatshirt.”

Sartorius explores every trendy sound found in pop Sartorius showing his image. Photo courtemusic released in 2016. The sy of billboard.com. whole album attempts to be Sheeran impersonation. Other a slice of feel-good pop with tracks see Sartorius attempt to bright colors and splashes emulate marketable sounds of the generic atmospheric popularized by Drake, The flavors that riddled 2016. Chainsmokers and Bieber.

Everything here is derivative Sartorius dabbles in trapand executed poorly. Listening influenced beats, hip-hop

adlibs, rapping and the official 2016 sound of “trying so hard to be atmospheric and moody.”

Of course, all of this is drenched in a saccharine-sweet pop filter complete with auto-tune.

The EP descends into belowbottom tiers of terrible with the lowlight track “Bingo.” This track features the typical bright piano chord progression, hip social media references, trap-influenced production, a chorus modeled after “Frere Jacques,” and the line “this is too lit.”This level of awful carries on to the rest of the project.

The remix of “Sweatshirt” as the closer adds insult to injury.

One cannot forget that this entire project is presented from the view of a 14-year-old boy who gave the world the line, “Girl, you can wear my sweatshirt.” The EP contains other lyrical gems such as “Low-key, I’m feeling you

high-key,” and “Man, now I’m creepin’ up in her DM.” The use of the term “riendzone” is the cherry on top.

The Last Text is a 12-year-old girl’s ringtone in album form.

It could have been forgettable radio fodder but instead it’s technicolor diarrhea. Despite running 26 minutes, it is a

Sartorius continues to murder everyone’s ears

test of patience for the listener. For being so aggressively bad, Sartorius earns himself a three and a half out of 10.

3.5

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THE BENGAL’S PURR French dip sandwich original; au jus dip shines

14 Food

By Carl Snyder Entertainment Assisstant

doing something original with the typical formula used for French dips. The originality is

is average, as is the cheese. stand out, one must take them Their flavors blend in with out of the sandwich to taste everything else. This can be a their flavors. On their own, outside of the sandwich, their flavors are still bland.

This makes for a disappointing inside of the sandwich.

The last component to this sandwich is the au jus, which is the condiment that a French A prepared French dip from Arby’s rests in its cardboard shell. Photo by Carl Snyder. dip is typically a good thing. However, if the good thing for sandwiches, but dipped into. The au jus is the bread were toasted, it would for a French dip the meat and savior of this sandwich. It adds be a better sandwich. cheese need to stick out. Since an immense amount of good The meat in this sandwich the meat and cheese don’t flavor. Without the au jus, this

Arby’s, an international quick-serve restaurant, offers a French dip sandwich. The French dip is an iconic sandwich. Does Arby’s do it justice?

For starters, since this is a fastfood sandwich, it will not be reviewed as harshly as food from a sit-down restaurant.

That being said, this is a superior French dip for a fastfood restaurant. It is a simple sandwich, but its contents are mostly satisfying.

The bread for this sandwich is a hoagie roll, without the sesame seeds. This bread is chewy, which is not typically the consistency for French dips. Usually the bread is toasted, so in a sense Arby’s is

sandwich would be boring, but with it, the sandwich is a fun adventure. It is salty and savory, which is just what this French dip needs to be successful.

Overall, this sandwich is good for fast food. Despite the bland insides and the chewy bread, the au jus shines. Because of the au jus, this sandwich is fun to eat. For this reason, this sandwich receives a seven and half out of 10.

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Arby’s Reuben satisfies, defies greasiness of fast food

By Tony Murillo Entertainment Editor Arby’s sits atop the higherquality tier of fast food chains.

Among its beefy offerings, Arby’s at, 248 Thain Rd. in Lewiston serves a Reuben sandwich. Is it worth eating when on the run, or does it feel like just any other fastfood

It is a nice surprise to see Arby’s execution of the bread.

A flick of the bread reveals a pleasant toastiness. However, the quality is uneven, as it isn’t consistently well-toasted.

The toastiness proves to be a false hope, as only the surface

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This sandwich is a clear cut above typical fast food, but it still must be critiqued as fast food.

Arby’s serves a balanced Reuben sandwich. The ratio between all the components is solid, ensuring that no element overpowers the others.

The ingredients work as a team of complimentary flavors.

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has that solid crust to it When biting into the sandwich, each component acts as a strong color working to paint a picture of flavor. Despite this, the colors blurred together in some bites.

Arby’s pays attention to the smaller details. The sauce provides a healthy zing and pleasant flavor, but lacks finesse. Arby’s provides a good helping of cozy cheese.

Arby’s serves a clean

sandwich, defying the typical greasiness of fast food. It is a satisfying eat. This is one of the few fast-food items that doesn’t leave the customer feeling defeated after finishing it.

Arby’s proves why it is in the upper

earns seven out of 10 points.

7

10

Fun Fact: Arbys stands for “American roast beef yes sir.”

rankings of fast food with its Reuben.

It is a worthy substitute to a full-service restaurant Reuben when p r e s s e d for time or money.

Executed well and full of flavor, Arby’s Arby’s presents a cross-section of its coveted Reuben sandwich. Photo by Carl Snyder.

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The Cheerio Story: A Story

By Tony Murillo Entertainment Editor

Meet the staff Editor in Chief……………............…............Jonika Ringling Managing Editors........................................Jacey Bacon Katie Swift News Editor...............................................Jonika Ringling Features Editor & Chief Copyeditor........Katie Swift Opinion Editor & Copyeditor...................Jacey Bacon Sports Editor………........................……..........Trevan Pixley Entertainment Editor..................................Tony Murillo Photo Editor........................................................Grace Eller Web Editor.................................................Amanda Egland News Assistants....................................Amanda Egland Devany Lyons Sports Assistants...........................................Grace Eller Kaitlyn Hinkley Braeden Keane Entertainment Assistants..............Teren Kowatsch Gracyn Richardson Leah Schmidt Carl Snyder Features Assistants...............................Annabelle Ady Sandra Kinney Lydia Powell Adviser………...................…...………………..….Charity Egland

the Shark be distributed in a much a larger venue. He keeps drawing and the school paper continues to eat up his art.

Every issue, everyone searches for page 12, a whole page dedicated to his cartoons.

He decides to try his luck again with the girls. He met this Girl Cheerio named Mary. Mary is the cutest little Cheerio he has ever seen, with her 100 percent whole grain and natural healthy crunch. He decides to ask her out on a date to take her to a movie, Raiders of the Lost Nut. To his surprise she says yes. He is ecstatic. Now he finally has a popular cartoon character in print and a date with the prettiest Cheerio he has ever seen with his own whole-grain eyes.

At this point he is promoted to the second level of Cheerio. Little Mark is finally a fruity Cheerio. He is proud that his life is going well. He finally has himself a girlfriend and a vehicle for his drawings. His happiness, relationship, and cartoon last through the rest of the school year. He graduates from high school a happy cheerio.

Mark is off to face the adult world. He is confident yet nervous. He meets all sorts of people, from Apple Jacks to Frosted Flakes.

He goes on the hunt for a job. He befriends a Fruit Loop named Angie. She directs him to a where he can draw his cartoons in advertising.

He works hard and is chosen

to draw advertisements for Holy Grail Donuts. He creates a new character named Davy This story starts off the Donut. His character Davy in a Cheerio World. the Donut makes it onto a In this Cheerio World, there large billboard. He is thrilled are three tiers of Cheerio that whenever Cheerio People. The bottom class is People drive by in their the original cheerio. The OG. 100 percent stainless steel The original grain. The middle spoons theysee his creation. class is the fruity Cheerio.

His relationship is going The top of the food chain well. So well that at this is the Honey Nut Cheerio. point he thinks of popping Enter our protagonist Mark the big question. He wants Mark is an aspiring artist to marry Mary. He is done who hopes for a career in art. sowing his Wild Oats so He’s a bottom-level Cheerio marriage is the natural next in high school. He›s socially step for his relationship. awkward. None of the girls He decides to propose at talk to him; they give him the place where they had the weird looks even if he makes first date. She says yes! Mark the slightest eye contact with is now an engaged Cheerio them. Sometimes he tries to with a fruitful life. He is finally woo them over by showing promoted to the third level, them his drawings but they the highest Cheerio there just get uncomfortable is, the Honey Nut Cheerio. and leave the room.

But this not the end! A cartoon Mark is a very sad botis made around Sid the Shark tom-level Cheerio. One can and his nautical adventures applaud Mark for his tenacwith his undersea friends. The ity, as he never gives up. cartoon is a hit, getting high He keeps submitting his ratings, a devout fanbase, drawings in the school and several awards. At the paper. They wouldn›t take end of the year there is the his drawings until one lucky Animation Awards Festival. day his original creation His show is nominated so was selected. This character he attends dressed in his was Sid the Shark. Sid the very best. Mark and Mary are shark becomes such a snacking at their table when loveable character among Mark feels a little thirsty. the staff that they decide to He decides to get some print Sid the Shark in every milk but the line is far too issue of the school paper. long for him. He goes to the He becomes very proud of water line but that is also himself, happy to have Sid outrageously long. There is no way he can wait that long.

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