May 27 cub by The Bengal's Purr

Lewiston High School May 27, 2016 Vol.89 No.6

DECA and BPA attend nationals, pages 6 & 7

School survey responses, page 11

Drake review, page 10

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Editorial: Syrians in the United States, a mistake? Over 6.5 million people have fled Syria since 2011 due to the Syrian Civil War. In the past year an accelerated rate of Syrian refugees have fled and are seeking asylum across the globe. While most Syrians remain in the Middle East, as of November 2015, 2,234 Syrian refugees have been admitted into the United States in total since the beginning of the crisis in 2011 (www.state.gov). In Sept. of 2015, U.S. President Barack Obama proposed a bill that would allow 10,000 refugees to seek asylum in the United States over the 2016 fiscal year. Many Americans are concerned and disagree with this proposition. However, allowing Syrians into the United States is the right choice. The Syrian crisis is the leading humanitarian issue from the last five years. In total 320,000 people have been killed, and 12,000 of these victims have been children (worldvision. org). Comparing these numbers to the 2011 Japanese earthquake which tragically

claimed 15,500 people, it means that the amount of children alone that have died in the Syrian crisis rival the amount of victims in total claimed by the earthquake (www.usgs.gov). As much tragedy as this presents, there is still cause for help. Currently 13.5 million people are still in need of humanitarian assistance in any form (worldvision.org). This need is personified in a Syrian refugee named Fatima, presented by Caritas International. She is the mother of five, currently seeking asylum in Lebanon and faced with extreme poverty. She makes money digging carrots to barely pay living expenses and for medical care for her 12-year-old son who lost an arm as the result of a shell exploding near their old home in Syria (www.caritas.org). In total the United States has donated $5.1 billion in aid to Syria, and is the largest single donor of humanitarian aid for the Syrian crisis (www.state.

gov). However this is still not enough -- health and resources are rapidly diminishing if not disappearing in Syria. This is seen in the 70 percent of the Syrian population that is without regular access to clean drinking water (www. savethechildren.org). A huge issue is for the children left in Syria. Of them, 1.6 million aren›t attending school because of a lack of resources, and so nearly an entire generation is lost to the turmoil of war. Basam, an 8-year-old Syrian girl told Caritas International, “I miss them a lot,” regarding the fellow classmates who were killed when her elementary school was attacked (www.caritas.org). Many Americans argue that letting Syrian refugees into the country would allow for terrorists to enter. However out of the 2,234 refugees that have been admitted into the United States, none of them have been arrested or removed on terrorist charges (www.state. gov). In fact, the majority of Syrians are victims of terrorism.

Most recently on Feb. 21, 130 innocent people died in an attack from a radical Islamic group in the country›s capital of Damascus (www.un.org). The tragedy that occurred on U.S. soil during 9/11, wherein innocent people died as a result of radical beliefs, has become the heartbreaking present reality of the Syrian population. Every week it seems as though reports of terrorism in Syria and allied nations flood international news. The people of Syria are victims of terrorism, not the terrorists. The United States holds a long record of helping those in need. As of 2012, the top four areas that received the most amount of American humanitarian aid were Africa north of Sahara, Africa south of Sahara, Europe and Far East Asia (www. globalhumnitarianassistance. org). The American public should do its absolute best to help the 13.5 million who are still in need of humanitarian aid. This can be in the form of

donations, volunteer work and moral sympathy. The American nation as a whole should support the government›s goal to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to seek asylum in the Unites States over the 2016 fiscal year. American citizens must not abandon their moral duty to care for those in need, based on the fear that has been bred for those from the Middle East. Not every person from the Middle East is a terrorist -- in fact most are victims in desperate need of help. The United States holds a moral obligation to help Syrian refugees, and 2016 is the year to act.

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Bacon Bits: Bathroom bills cause argumentation jaceybacon co-managingeditor

Jacey Bacon

Why is the government so concerned with restrooms? The hot topic on everyone›s news feeds seems to be the new laws regarding transgender bathroom rights, and the question everyone›s asking is, “Who will I see next time I›m in the restroom?” But the question everyone should be asking is, “Why does the government care and why should I care?” The issue started gaining

momentum earlier this month when U.S. President Barack Obama began directing public schools to permit transgender students to use the bathroom that corresponds their gender identity. This decision was immediately followed by laws in less progressive states, such as North Carolina, that would ensure that the president’s ideas would stop at the steps of Capitol Hill. The truth is, no one is mature enough to be discussing the topic at all. The president is too concerned with not hurting anyone’s feelings, and the governor of North Carolina, Pat McCrory, is too concerned with doing things just to spite the Obama administration. This seems childish -- is it so difficult to just let people live their

lives? People hate to agree with someone whose opinions most likely contradict their own, but hopefully they are mature and chose to see the good and bad sides of each argument before making a final decision for their personal stance. This is why it’s important to consider what one Tennessee Republican had to say about the issue: “This is the kind of issue that parents, schools boards, communities, students and teachers should be allowed to work out in a practical way with a maximum amount of respect for the individual rights of all students,” Insofar as the federal government goes, it’s up to Congress to write the law, not the executive departments.” Finally, a leader presents a point that is not made to be

argumentative or carefully constructed, or to protect everybody›s feelings, but is instead a personal opinion that is logical. Yes, logical. Although many people may not agree with it and want to see this sort of progressive behavior on the fast lane to every aspect of the nation, it is important to consider that this is a big decision that may be better suited for PTA moms to discuss, not the president. The scary part of the issue is that the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of North Carolina have filed dueling lawsuits concerning the rights of federal and local government. This should sound familiar to anyone who U.S. history classes. Is it possible that a civil war could be the

product of deciding which bathroom people get to use? One should hope not. But, then again, the political system has stooped low enough to let celebrities run for president. Like it or not, CNN reports that “57 percent of Americans oppose laws requiring transgender people to use facilities that do not match their gender identity, while 38 percent support them.” Americans could continue to let the politicians argue about which bathroom everyone should use, or they could just look at the numbers and move on to bigger issues such as national safety or the economy. Hopefully Donald Trump will say something outlandish enough to get everyone's mind off of the bathroom bills.

THE BENGAL’S PURR Bengals baseball brings in brand-new boss Brent Jacobs

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Being a new coach in any sport is going to be hard, but taking over jobs in the sport that Lewiston high school has been known for, for years is even tougher which is what Brent Jacobs and Golden Steele are bringing to the table this season. LHS baseball athletes are known for their competitive nature, winning an astonishing 12 state titles, garnering the last one in 2006. The team,

however, has appeared in many more state title games. Last year, LHS played in the state title game but fell short to Timberline by a score of 5-3. The Bengals look to go back to the big dance this year but get better results and capture their 13 state title. A lot has changed since the last season, they are under a new coaching staff led by Golden Steele, head coach, and Brent Jacobs, assistant coach. Steele, who has experience coaching football and basket-

ball, is partnered with coach Valley High School in GranJacobs, who is in his second geville Idaho. Jacobs’ pasyear teaching at sion for baseball LHS and is entershowed clearly ing his first year of when he spoke of coaching. his decision to reJacobs has been turn to coaching around baseball this year. his whole life, play“I’ve coached ing in high school or been around for Grangeville. He baseball my went on to play in whole life,” he said. college for Blue “I’ve taken the Mountain in Pendlast couple years leton, Oregon, and Brent Jacobs spent time coaching baseball off and I’m glad to be around at the 1A level for Clearwater the sport that I love and to be

Softball comes to a close graceeller sportsassistant

Lady Bengal’s wrapped up the softball season May 9 at Coeur d›Alene, resulting in a season record of 1 and 9. “It was a good season,” said junior Shantelle Burke, who played first base. “The team bonded really well. We had fun at every practice and every game.” Burke was especially proud

of the team’s up to them sportsmanship. because of “Our seniors their love for really brought softball.” the team The junior varsity softball t o g e t h e r ,” Burke said. “I team ended couldn›t have the season May 7 at Lakeland imagined the Shantelle Burke High School with a season without Kylie Bowden and Maddie 14-8 record. Atwood. They were great Coach Young did not releaders and I know that all spond to interview requests of our underclassmen look by press time.

around a great group of kids.” Jacobs also has experience playing basketball in college, but when it comes to coaching his focus is on the game of baseball. “Baseball is all I’m going to be doing right now, but anything can happen,” said Jacobs. As for Jacobs’ expectation for the Bengals’ baseball team, it is very high this year. “I feel that once we get to state we’re going to do great things,” Jacobs said. “It is very doable to win state this season.”

Bengals baseball to state doubleheader. They swept the series with two wins, the first game ending at 5-2 and Benagls baseball ended their second game at 11-3. Another saeson with a 3rd place title at doubleheader took place May 3 against Post Falls. Taking state. Saturday April 2, the varsity home another two Lewiston wins, the first Bengals took game had a on Moscow, score of 9-6 and resulting in an second game 11-1 win over had a score of the Bears, 6-1. according May 5, the to Coach G. Bengals played Davey Steele. a doubleheader After spring a g a i n s t break, April Lakeland to 16, the make up for B e n g a l s the postponed resumed the game in April. season with a They won both doubleheader games, the first against Lake game’s outCity with split Dalton Stamper come was 13-0 and games, losing the first second game’s was game 4-3, and winning 12-0. the second game 11-7. On April 20, the team went Friday, May 6, the team played to Coeur d’Alene to play a a doubleheader against Coeur doubleheader, and returned d’Alene, and won both games. home with only losses. The The first game with a score of first game resulted in a score 3-23 and second at 6-2. of 10-20, and the second game The Bengals played against Post Falls for a regional had a score of 1-10. Saturday April 23, the game May 9. They lost 4-10. Bengals went up against the In addition, they played a Timberwolves from Lake City regional game against Coeur in a doubleheader. They had d’Alene and won, 5-2. They split games, with the first game played a third regional game ending at 4-5 and the second against Rocky Mountain and won 4-2. game at 5-3. April 26, the boys played The Bengals will compete at against Post Falls in a state May 19-21. graceeller sportsassistant

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Tennis season ends Wrestling coach calls it a career CassieWilliamson sportsreporter

The season came to an end May 21 for the Bengals varsity tennis players. The varsity team participated in the Capital Classic tournament April 29 and 30 in Boise. Few players made it to championship games on the second day of the tournament, and the majority of the varsity group played consolation matches. In order to continue with championship games on day two, the player or doubles team would have had to win two out of the three games on day one. Regionals took place May 13 and 14. As a team, varsity won, as well as the girls’ team. Kristin Reitz and Cassidy Burrup, Gavin Hewett, and Gabrielle Santana placed first. Jessica and Natalie Vogel, and Madelyn Parkey placed second, and Trevor Reitz and Troy Ahlers took third. These players then had the opportunity to move on to state. State was on May 20 and

21. Hewett tied for fifth, and Santana placed in the top eight. No other Bengals placed. The junior varsity team’s season ended considerably earlier, with its final match against Clarkston May 9 on the Lewiston High School courts. “I think [the season] went really well,” said sophomore J.V. player Madison Bricker. “It was a lot of fun!” Overall, both varsity and J.V. teams had balanced seasons, with an assortment of wins, losses, and “lots of ties,” said Bricker.

Sophomores Kayla Kaufman and Madison Bricker playing a doublesa match. Photo by Cassie Williamson.

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Colt Hager announced his decision to resign this spring after working as a wrestling coach at LHS for two years. Coach Hager’s LHS career highlights include leading Bryce Parson to place first in Idaho. In that same year, Hager

TrevanPixley sportseditor

While watching sports you will hear and see common terms that the average joe can define to you, but what about those that aren’t as common? Here are some sports terms and sayings that would be made famous; Icing Sport: Football and Basketball What It Means: Icing occurs when a team calls a timeout right before (in football) the opposing kicker is set to attempt a (usually critical) field goal and (in basketball) right before an opposing player is set to attempt a foul shot. It’s done to psyche the kicker or shooter out, which would theoretically make him or her more likely to miss.

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comb(4x400 meter relay), Sakti Woodbury (800 meters).And Freshmen: Treyce Bradley (triple jump),Ozzy Wexler (300-meter hurdles). The boys took eleven athletes to state competition with only two placing individuals and one relay placed. Byrer placed fourth in the two mile event and took fourth in the one mile event. Sharp the other lone individual placer placed fourth in the long jump event. The boys 4x400 meter relay placed sixth.

in Pocatello Idaho, Feb. 26 and 27. Hager’s resignation was influenced by wanting to spend more time with family, according to Corey Williams, LHS athletic director. The coaching position is currently open for applicants.

Posterize Sport: Basketball What It Means: To be ‘Posterized’ is to be completely dunked on.

Sport: Football One of the most famous sayings in all of football referring to the running back or wide receiver breaking free to the end zone

Outlandlish sports terminology

LHS Track Closes 2016 Season The 2016 LHS track season came to a close May 21 at the state meet in Boise. Boys state qualifiers included Seniors:Noah Purcell (4x400 meter relay) Kempton Sharp (200 meters,4x400 meter relay), Robbie Van Idour (shot put), Mason Ulrich (shot put); Juniors: Austin Byrer (800 meters, 1600 meters, and 3200 meters,4x400 meter relay); Sophomores: Troy Hanes (pole vault), Joey Perez (3200 meters),Dmitri Whit-

led Ryan Klemp and Drake Randall to the state tournament in 2015, where they both placed second. Hager’s recent coaching achievements consist of Ty Hendren’s final year wrestling as a Bengal, placing third at the annual state tournament

The Lady Bengals state qualifiers included freshman Ashley Dahl (100-meter hurdles); sophomore Miriam Ames (1,600 meters and 3,200 meters), juniors Mallory Bernatz (high jump) and Olivia Reynolds (high jump); and seniors Katie Havens (high jump,triple jump) and Haylee Weeks (100 meters). The lady Bengals took six athletes but only one girl placed and that was senior Katie Havens placing third in the triple jump event.

Dagger Sport: ALL A phrase made famous by sports commentator Bill Raftery the term ‘Dagger’ is usually used when a team gets that extra score to put a dagger in the other teams hope in winning because they don’t have enough time. Rumblin Stumblin Tumblin

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLEE Sport: Boxing Michael Buffer made this saying famous that it is said before every boxing match, it is the official saying before the boxing match starts. Fartlek Sport: Running A training that distance runners do

Friday, “Have a vision for yourself. You need to have foresig you want to achieve for yours

Idaho provides new opportunities for students jonikaringling editorinchief

Effective July 1, the state will grant every Idaho student enrolled in at least one course at a public school in grades 7-12 $4,125 to use towards SATs, PSATs, dual enrollment college credits and Advanced Placement

exams, according to Mary Ann Funk, LHS librarian. Students will have five years to use the money and any unused funds will redistributed to other students, said Tammy Hasenoehrl, LHS counselor. According to Hasenoehrl House Bill 458 is replacing four different programs -- the Fast Forward Program, the Mastery

Advancement Program, the 8-in-6 program and the Early Completer Program. According to Funk Idaho colleges are also offering a scholarship Idaho students who graduate high school a full school year early. “ Though a college scholarship may be a good deal, using the full $4,125 is a much better

value to stay at LHS and just get the credits here,” Hasenoehrl added. She also said she hopes to see an increase in LHS dual-credit college classes now that cost is no longer a barrier. he increase in classes would allow students to remain on the LHS campus as opposed to going to a college campus, she con-

tinued. Hasenoehrl said another option for students is to graduate from with associate’s degrees in several fields. “The state keeps making more, and better opportunities for students,” Hasenoerhl said. “They want kids to continue their education after high school and they’re saying, ‘Here is money to back that.’”

LHS students participate in art show, sell art katieswift co-managingeditor

When one thinks of Lewiston, Idaho, many people are likely to think of cowboys, farming, rodeos and activities of that sort. What many fail to see is that there are other communities within town besides the country community. For example, believe it or not, Lewiston has an art community. In fact, some LHS students entered their own art in an exhibit downtown this April, at the LCSC Center for Arts and History. The students in John Patterson’s painting class at LHS each got to choose a piece of their art to enter in an exhibit downtown, and a few even sold their paintings. Katelyn Johnson, senior, is one of these few students. She is currently taking Patterson’s painting class and entered an abstract piece titled “The Jungle” in the art exhibit. “It was filled with blues, greens, and purples. Everyone

[in the class] said it looked like a jungle, but I thought it looked like a blob,” said Johnson. Maddie Birdsell, junior, is another student who ended up selling her art at the exhibit. Her painting was a cubist interpretation of a cello, composed of red, brown, yellow, and green. “You couldn’t see the cello whatsoever,” Birdsell laughed. Abstract art is Johnson’s favorite type to create because it lacks precision, she said. Birdsell said she also favors abstract art, including Katelyn Johnson’s work, “The Jungle”. Photo courtesy of Johnson. cubism. entire month of April. Johnson’s thinking it was worth maybe “They just look more alive -- there’s a lot of emotion painting, “The Jungle”, sold the $35. ” first day for 100 dollars and Bird- Johnson has been involved with put into them,” said Birdsell. In the class, students picked sell’s painting, “Cello”, sold for 150 art for her entire school career, elementary through her senior one piece of art they›ve created dollars. “He told us [if we chose to year. To get into the painting class and choose whether to put it up sell] that we had to price our she had to take two semesters of for sale, or if they would rather paintings between $90 and Art Survey. not sell it in the exhibit. If the $150, ” Johnson said. “I thought Johnson started studying art decision was made not to sell, it that was a ridiculous price to because, “It’s required in school. was still displayed. pay -before he said that I was Wait, no it’s not!” she said with a The exhibit remained open the

laugh. When Johnson heard her piece had sold, she thought it was a joke, claiming that she was shocked anyone would buy it because it seemed so messy. The Center for Arts and History declined to give Johnson the name of the individual who bought her painting because of privacy concerns. “I thought that was really funny, because the name was on the check,” Johnson commented. When Birdsell heard her painting sold, she felt a sense of joy. “I was happy someone loved it as much as I did, so much that they wanted to hang it up in their house,” Birdsell said. Johnson is using the money toward her veterinary bill for her horse, who she recently found out has a tumor. She shared that she felt it was a good use of the money she earned.

May 27 ht into your future - your goals, your dreams, what elf.” --Matthew Lewis Browne

DECA competes in Nashville Band grows in record numbers jonikaringling editorinchief

Student members of LHS DECA traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, April 23-27 for competition at the national level. Forty-one students traveled and one student placed. Mary Everett, senior, earned top test score for the advertising campaign competition. Everett plans to go into business and film to someday work for Disney or Universal Studios, she said. “Everyone at DECA worked really hard,” said Everett. Rachael Boyd, senior, said, “It was really fun. Being in a different state was very interesting. Culture wise, it was really different there.”

DECA participants in front of the Tennesee State Capitol. Photo courtesy of John Potter.

BPA competes in Boston jaceybacon co-managingeditor

LHS students involved in Business Professionals of America traveled to Boston, May 5-9 to compete in the National BPA conference. Participants included junior Rebecca Blazzard and seniors Rebecca Butenhoff, Ryann Conover and Matthew Turner. Blazzard competed in Database Application, Butenhoff competed in Advanced Word Processing and Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications, Conover competed in Parliamentary Procedure Concepts, Business Meeting Management and Administrative Support Concepts, Matthew Turner placed in the top 10 for Advanced Spreadsheet Applications. Blazzard, Butten-

large football band and two smaller, equally talented, bands for basketball. The upcoming 2017-2018 The marching band also school year will be one for has quite the year ahead the books for the Lewiston of them, as they are going High School band competitive. program. Director They will Brendan Burns is compete next expecting around 85 school year at students next year, the University in comparison to the of Washington, current 65, making according to it the biggest LHS Burns. band in 25 years. Current “We will be sophomore and purchasing more band student Brandon Burns uniforms, and be Naomi Eaton efficient with the space we expressed her views about have,” Burns said when asked the upcoming year. how he would accommodate “I’m super excited -- it will be such a large number of a great opportunity,” Eaton students. said. “We will get a chance The band’s structure will to show other people, and continue as planned, with one schools, what we can do.” amandaegland newsassistant

hoff, and Turner also received Microsoft certifications. BPA advisor, J e n n i f e r BPA participants; Ryann Conover, Rebecca Blazzard, Stubbers, ex- Rebecca Butenhoff, and Mathew Turner pressed how students from all around the proud she is of her students country who share similar inand says that “advising BPA is terests in business and technolthe icing on the cake for my ogy. The theme for this year’s job.” Stubbers listed all of the conference was “This is Our events the BPA national qualifi- Time” so all the competitors ers participated in, such as tour- were encouraged to develop ing the Boston harbor, state their skills, strive towards their house, Paul Revere’s house, and goals, and to take chances. We visiting the science museum went on multiple tours around and Boston aquarium. the city, exploring its rich histo Blazzard says that “BPA nation- ry, and enjoying it’s good seaals was a wonderful opportu- food. The entire experience was nity to meet other high school one I will never forget”

LHS to fix school climate jonikaringling editorinchief

Students took a survey on the climate of LHS. The survey was intended to provide teachers and staff with a better understanding of how students feel at LHS, according to Vice Principal Chad Arlint. After a bullying prevention professional development conference this school year, administrators wanted “to see how students truly feel versus just going off what we think,” according to Arlint. He continued to say that teachers also took a survey

with similar questions to get everyone›s perspective on the matter. With only 300 results after it was initially conducted, the survey will remained open until a more complete number of surveys had been submitted, Arlint explained. “The survey has been successful, but many technical issues and the system getting bogged down are definitely issues we are going to have to work on in the future,” said Arlint.

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L e w i s t o n j u n i o r ’s l o v e o f s c i e n ce s e n d s h e r t o D. C . jaceybacon co-managingeditor

Emily Hunter, a junior at LHS, has always shown an interest in everything science related. While many seventeen-year-olds might focus on minor problems and popularity, Hunter is more concerned with the environment, animals, and realizing a future in environmental sciences and marine biology. Earlier this year Hunter learned of an opportunity to attend the 2016 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason

University near Washington D.C. Only 250 students from around the nation have the opportunity to attend the week-long program focusing on environmental conservation and leadership within the scientific community. The application process was intensive and included not only an application but also essays on topics such as Hunter’s opinion on environmental conservation. Hunter said that she feels “grateful to have been given this opportunity to see other parts of this country while

Emily Hunter

learning about a field that I am interested in and want to pursue in my education.” “I feel like this will be an amazing opportunity to meet

new people and open my eyes to other people›s views on the environment,” she said. To Hunter’s friends it is no surprise that she would be chosen for such an experience. One of her best friends, Jordan Larson, junior, describes Hunter as an extraordinary friend and person who is intrigued by the world around her. “She’s the kind of person who always will go on adventures, she makes it clear that she loves science in all aspects,” Larson said. “She always wants to learn and she

Questions with Katie: Shawty katieswift featureseditor

David Salazar, more commonly known as David Shawty, is a 16 year old sophomore at LHS. Salazar is a musician that has recently found his style and his place in the music industry. He was given the opportunity to perform, and did, at The Pin in Spokane May 7th at 9 p.m. Q: When did your passion for music develop and what makes you want to pursue it? A: I’ve always been doing music, my whole life. And then, like, a year ago I started rapping. I started recording because I had a Hastings card and I got a mic there, and I started recording stuff on that. Later I got a better mic and better equipment and I just kept making music. Q: How did you get into music and how long have you been into music? A: I’ve been into music like my whole life and my family is pretty musical, so I guess that’s how I got into music. It was already in the family, [and] then I got into a different kind of music than them. My dad likes old music so, I don’t know, I just found my own music.

Q: Where are you performing? A: I’m performing at The Pin in Spokane. Q: Are you opening for another act? A: I’m opening for Eternal of Wu-Tang Clan Killa Beez. Q: How did you go about getting the opportunity to play there? A: [Through] my manager, Kole Kopczynski. We’ve performed up there before for an open mic type thing. We met the owner there who owns the different [venues] and we got to talk to him, and that’s how we got to perform there, pretty much. Q: What went through your head when you found out you were going to be performing there? A: I was pretty excited -- I thought it was tight. I like performing -- performing is really fun and it’s probably my favorite thing to do. Q: Most people hate performing. You don’t feel like that? A: Nah, man, it’s tight. I don’t like talking in front of people and stuff like that, but it’s different though, it’s not like that. Q: Where have you per-

ence? A: I’ve been playing music my whole life, but it was different music, like guitar and stuff. I did that when I was young, 8 or something. I don’t even know, like super-young. But [I’ve made] this type of muDavid Salazar sic recently. formed before? Q: And what type of music A: I’ve only performed in Spokane and then I is it? did something here [Lewiston] A: Rap, pretty much. a while ago when I wasn’t very Q: Do you also play instrugood. But the performance in ments? Spokane was recent and that A: Yeah, I play instruments too. I can play guitar pretty well, piwas good. Q: Did you perform by your- ano, bass, and drums. self when you played in Spo- Q: What’s your favorite instrument to play? kane? A: No, I was with my friend Dak A: Keyboard is probably my faSugden -- he’s a rapper. So it vorite. I’m probably best at guitar, but I like playing keyboard was me, Kole and him. Q: When was the first time more because you can get difyou performed for an audi- ferent sounds. That’s what I use

always will share her knowledge with others. She has the biggest heart for people and animals. She is also an excellent student who takes pride in her grades, and strives to do the very best she can.” Rather than using all this as fuel for arrogance, Hunter is humble and gracious, acknowledging those who have influenced her. “I’m thankful for my parents for believing in me and helping me in reaching my goals and aspirations and to be able to do an amazing thing like this,” Hunter said.

to make beats is the keyboard, so we use that more than the others. Q: Are you nervous about performing up on stage or do you like being in front of a crowd? A: I get nervous like before sometimes but once I’m on stage it’s different. I go hard, and I feel like I know what I’m doing. Q: What is your favorite thing about performing? A: It’s exciting. It gives you an energy, like an energy you can’t get from anything else. You feel, like, powerful. Q: And least favorite? A: I don’t even know -- maybe before the show, like getting nervous. When you’re actually performing it’s not that bad at all, but before it’s not that good. Sometimes I do get nervous, and it’s not fun. Q: Who is your inspiration as far as in your life or in music? A: I like lots of different people. I’d say peoplewise, not even music wise, Marilyn Manson is a big inspiration. [. . .] And Lil B, Chief Keef, Young Thug [. . .] Shout out to Lil Yachty, too. Soulja Boy, too. Put everyone in there-- just shout out everyone.

Entertainment 9 Batman v Superman Fails Musicians Conquer California Friday, May 27

plot. That is unacceptable for any movie, let alone a movie that is supposed to be one of the premiere films the year. On March 26, Warner Bros. Zack Snyder, the writer and released Batman v Super- director, severely mishandled man. Audiences felt excited the characters in this movie. for this movie, but the whole Superman is supposed to be movie proved to be a disap- an inspirational symbol of pointment. This movie had hope. Instead, he is dark and such a high potential prem- brooding, whining about ise, but what the producers almost everything. and the director did with Lex Luthor is supposed to this premise made this mov- be a strong, intimidating vilie a failure. lain who strikes The film fear in the audidisappointed in ence members’ many ways, the hearts. Instead first of which the creators lying within made Luthor a this movie’s psychotic vilfillers. The run lain who was time landed at only mildly 2 hours and 31 creepy. That minutes. This being said, Jesmovie dragged se Eisenberg on and on, did well porwhich is one Batman squaring off with traying him. of the worst Fortunately, Superman. Photo courtesy crimes a suW o n d e r perhero movie of imdb.com Woman was can commit. Even with argu- a good character for the ably the two most recogniz- screen-time she had. The able superheroes in history, actress, Gal Gadot, portrayed proves that the creators of her character well. The only this film failed. other satisfactory charac Despite the slow pace, ter was Batman, portrayed the plot was quite by Ben Affleck. Batman was confusing. Many misplaced faithful to the comics, which and unnecessary dream allowed Affleck to add his sequences made this own twist to the character. movie hard to follow. The This movie had been falsely dream sequences often advertised. People wanted to distracted from the main see Batman and Superman plot. And while side plots fight, and all they got was can sometimes add to a a single 12-minute fight story, but this movie had so sequence. The entire third act many subplots that viewers was Batman and Superman struggle to follow the main teaming up with Wonder Woman to fight Doomsday, an enemy who had no reason to be in the story. One of the worst elements of the story is the idea that Batman and Superman only became friends because their mothers had the same names. For all of these reasons, plus an out-of-place dark tone, this movie receives 4.7 out of 10. carlsnyder entertainmentassistant

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Brendan Burns and Julie Burke hold the first place overall award.

Over spring break in early April, the LHS band and choirs won many awards at the World Strides Heritage Festival in Angora Hills, California, inlcuding they overall award for best music program. The LHS band and choirs went against some of the best bands and choirs in the Western states. The

LHS Gold Voices and Grace Notes won first place in their respective categories. The LHS jazz band earned first place and the concert band took third place in their divisions. The LHS Concert Choir also placed third in its division. Shay Bonner and Aubrie Hunt won awards for their solo performances.

to introduce rap duo Run The Jewels. The duo brought out rapper Nas and guitarist Gary Clark Jr. Members of Run The Jewels support Sanders, with one of their members Killer Mike even eating lunch with the candidate. It is a remarkable event for a 74-year-old Jewish politician to share a stage with a 41-year old black rapper. Making further history, gangster rap pioneers NWA reunited, performing two of the group’s songs. Eazy-E’s son Young E joined the stage, rapping a portion of “Boyz In The Hood,” carrying the torch of his deceased father. Kendrick Lamar later shared the stage to perform two of his hits, blending the old with the new.

Singer Halsey brought out main Panic! At The Disco member Brendon Urie. The two performed a duet of Halsey’s “New Americana” and Panic! At the Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” Halsey claimed on stage that Panic! At The Disco changed her life, making this a surprise pairing. Panic! At The Disco has remained popular with the youth since 2005 and Halsey is a new, emerging artist, making this an inspiring sight. It is important to honor the past. Numerous artists paid tribute to the recently deceased artist Prince, including Ellie Goulding and LCD Soundsystem. Some made art displays to show their respect.

Coachella enchants music fans tonymurillo entertainmenteditor

Society has long embraced the past while moving ahead into the future. Music is an important part of culture and often reflects current society. This was especially apparent this year at Coachella, an annual music and arts festival in Indio, California, held April 15-24. The event of AC/DC’s Angus Young playing alongside Guns N’ Roses proved to be a festival highlight. They announced Axl Rose as their touring lead singer for the remainder of 2016. Meanwhile, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders appeared via video message

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Drake’s latest effort a hotline swing and miss

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In many ways, 2015 was the year of Drake. Releasing two popular mixtapes, Drake dominated the music scene for the year. If those didn’t provide enough content to keep fans satisfied, Drake also released three non-album singles. He was a featured artist on sever-

al tracks with other artists as well. Drake was everywhere. Enter 2016: Drake released Views, his first studio album since 2013’s Nothing was the Same. Now it’s time to decide if Views, released April 29, lives up to the hype or if it is the beginning of Drake’s fall from grace. The album starts off strong with “Keep The Family Close.” This luscious track has a grand scope and sets the stage for a hip-hop journey. The following

song “9” is also a pleasant track with pretty production. However, the album soon wears thin. Drake is well known for rapping short, melodic bars, often incorporating singing into his sound. This technique grows old quick and soon turns into a gimmick. Neither the rapping nor the melodic portions impress. It’s further disappointing given that Drake is a well-established rapper. This album didn’t need to be full of technical rapping but Drake abuses the style. Some rhymes aren’t even rhymes and have little to no flow. A chief example is the lyric, “‘Like when Chrysler made that one car that looked just like the Bentley.” It is awkward and hard to take seriously, like much of this album. A criminal lack of energy is present throughout Views. The cool, slick feel of this album oftentimes dips into sounding flat-out boring. The production, though clean and well-done, isn’t interesting. There isn’t enough life or flavor to make this project shine, and this is noticeable on “One Dance.” It may be a sonically pleasant album that works well as background music, but it falls

A legend remembered

Prince ready on stage. Photo courtesy of rollingstone.com carlsnyder entertainmentassistant

On April 21, 2016, we lost yet another amazing performer

and musician who inspired many generations of people. Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as Prince, was one of the greatest performers of

all time. What made him so special wasn’t that he had the best voice, or the best music, what made him special was that he was never afraid to be himself. No matter what was said about him, he always stayed true to himself. Prince had a multitude of hits, including “1999” in 1983, “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry” in 1984 and “Kiss” in 1986. He even did a song for the soundtrack for Batman, which came out in 1989. This song peaked at #1 on the Billboard top 100. Prince’s death is unclear, but no matter how he died, he will be remembered for being an amazing performer that was never afraid to be himself.

apart upon closer listening. It also doesn’t help that Drake has nothing interesting to say this time. Love problems could and have been good subject material to rap about, but Drake comes across as whiny. Drake shows himself as insecure and childish, especially on “Child’s Play.” He warns listeners of his un-loyal girlfriend coming across as immature and hard to sympathize with. Drake can’t even boast well, spouting out lines such as, “Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum.” No matter what’s on Drake’s mind, he can’t seem to find a way to make the listener care. Gone is Drake’s charisma and presence. Not even the featured artists add much life to this record. On one album lowlight, guest rapper Future croaks the line, “They gon’ think I won a Grammy” 20 times. Twenty. This album is forgettable. Even the club bangers are unimaginative and fail to captivate. This album is not a complete train wreck, because Drake played it safe. He lazily pushed out the generic “Drake blueprint,” taking no risks. But being this unorig-

inal is almost worse than attempting to break the mold and failing. Drake is in his comfort zone and it is obvious he is not trying to deviate from the formula. To top it all off, “Views” is one hour and 20 minutes. The album drags its heels, becoming a chore to listen to by the end of its bloated runtime. This is far too long for an album that does far too little. Drake claims he “don›t run out of material” on track “Hype”, but this whole project is a stale loaf of bread. For this, Views earns five out of ten.

The top five Prince albums

Entertainment Assisant, Carl Snyder, selected these as the top five albums.

5. Prince (1979) 4. Controversy (1981) 3. Parade (1986) 2. 1999 (1982) 1.Purple Rain (1984)

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On Friday, May 13, at approximately 9:20 a.m., LHS staff and students evacuated from their classrooms due to a bomb threat. According to Principal Kevin Driskill, the threat was reported to administration at approximately 9:15 that same morning. When asked about rumors of school administrators knowing of the threat three days prior to the evacuation Driskill responded, “I wish someone would have told me three days prior -- it would’ve saved us all a lot of time.” The threat found in the boys bathroom, written on a stall, read, “The bomb will explode Friday the 13th second hour,” according to Driskill. The Lewiston Police Department was in charge of sweeping the school campus to make sure there was nothing that could possibly endanger students, staff and faculty. The

crowd was eventually moved into Booth Hall. No explosives were found on site. “It is the only building that would house all of us,” Driskill said of the evacuation location. When asked about their feelings on level of safety during the evacuation, sophomore Alex Ozeran responded, “I felt more confused than safe.” Fellow sophomore Maddy Bricker agreed that she didn’t feel safe. “They didn’t even check backpacks, and put us all in one building,” replied Bricker. Faculty stands behind their statement that everything was handled according to the Lewiston School District emergency policies. “We followed the district guidelines,” Driskill said. “Overall, staff and students did a good job.” If students have further information about the threat, administrators urge them to call the anonymous tip line at 800-473-7847.

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More than 600 Lewiston students shared their opinions about the future of the high school campus in a survey conducted by The Bengal’s Purr May 9-18. The survey provided students, grades 6-12, the chance to weigh in on whether the district should build a new high school, or renovate the current building. As of May 9, the Lewiston school board members decided to move forward with the building a new high school campus in the Lewiston Orchards, according to the Lewiston Tribune. This vote was unanimous among the school board members, though the community will need to approve the bond to build the school with a 66.67 percent supermajority in the coming months. However, this election still rules out the wishes of

the majority of Lewiston students, who will be most directly impacted by the community’s decision. With the survey, Lewiston students had their own chance to pitch in on the issue. Out of 650 students, 76.6 percent voted for a new high school building, while 23.4 percent voted to renovate the existing venue. These students argued that the new school is necessary because of leaking ceilings, poor structure and asbestos. “I believe that us, as students, deserve the best place to learn and get an education…” said eighth grader, Kari Wilsey of Jenifer Junior High.“This new school could be an opportunity for us to get a better education.” Some students, however, expressed that a new school is not necessary, and that renovating the current building is a viable solution to the issue. “This school has taught many generations of kids a great

education,” said Sacajawea Junior High Freshman Ashley Hartwig. “I believe this generation and the next to come should be able to enjoy the same school.” As many as 72 percent of students reported that they have considered the school building an important issue in the past, and 81 percent said they believe that the matter it has a major impact on their lives. “Building a new high school would not only be good for the students, it would also be good for the people living around the school because we could turn the old high school into something useful for the community, such as a food bank or a homeless shelter,”said LHS sophomore Justin Anderson. Building a new campus would cost around $59.8 million, while renovations in the current campus would cost around $94.6 million, according to The Lewiston Tribune.

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Summer Events 2016

June 2 Clarkston’s Alive After 5 June 2-3 Mary Poppins:The Musical, 7:30 p.m., Lewiston Civic Theater. Cost $9.48-$17.96 June 3 National Donut Day June 3 Sound Dowtown 6:00 pm June 4 Graduation at LCSC 3:00 p.m. June 4 Free Swimming Day at the Aquatic Center. 11:30-6:00 p.m. June 4 Senior Safe and Sober 8:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. June 5 Mary Poppins; The Musical 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Lewiston Civic Theater. Cost $9.48-$17.96 June 10 Last day of school June 11 Idaho free fishing day. Snake River June 11 Mary Poppins; The Musical 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Lewiston Civic Theater Cost $9.48-$17.96 June 12 Mary Poppins; The Musical 2:00 p.m. Lewiston Civic Theater Cost $9.48-$17.96 June 14 Flag Day June 15 Palouse Empire Fair, Colfax Washington. 7 p.m. Cost $14-$40 June 19 Father’s Day June 18 Heat in the Street. Downtown Lewiston 8:00 a.m. June 18 I Made The Grade. 8:00 a.m. Chief Timothy Park June 24 Ron White. Clearwater River Casino. June 24 Valley Bluegrass Festival. Lewiston Fair Grounds 6-10pm Cost $15-$30 June 25 Lewiston Supercross. 6:00 p.m. Cost- Youth: $12 (age 6-13) Adult: $16 June 25 Prom Night. Lewiston Civic Theater 7:30 p.m. June 25 Valley Bluegrass Festival. Lewiston Fairgrounds 9 p.m. Cost $15-$30 July 4 Clarkston football field fireworks. 6 p.m. July 4 Independence Day July 6 Smash Bash Demolition Derby. 6 p.m. Cost $16 July 7-17 Jukebox Goes to Broadway 7:30p.m. Lewiston Civic Theater. July 21-29 Wizard of Oz. Lewiston Civic Theater 7:30 p.m. July 29 Watershed. The Gorge July 30 Watershed. The Gorge July 30 Wizard of Oz. Lewiston Civic Theater 7:30 p.m. July 31 Watershed. The Gorge July 31 Wizard of Oz. Lewiston Civic Theater 7:30 p.m. August 5-7 Wizard of Oz. Lewiston Civic Theater 7:30 p.m. August 18 Open Mic. Mystic Cafe 8:30 p.m.

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