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Lewiston High School September 23, 2016 Vol.89 No.2

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Reflection on tolerance in the LCV, Page 2 New grading policy, Page 4 LHS robberies, Page 4 New high school plans, Page 6 Clowns cause concern, Pages 10 & 11 Photo by Jacey Bacon.

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2 Opinion

Community needs self-reflection on diversity annabelleady featuresassistant

Although people celebrated Oct. 11 as National Coming Out day across the U.S., in many ways the festivities did not reach Lewiston, Idaho. The Lewiston-Clarkston Valley is not well known to be very accepting when it comes to people who are not considered “normal.” As 2016 is coming to an end it is not hard to notice the increase in the demand for social justice as seen in the news with Trump’s recent sexual harassment charges and lewd comments directed toward women. From Black Lives Matter to protests against North Carolina’s bathroom bill, racism, sexism and LGBTQ rights, have all been hot topics that have been discussed over the past year. At least we have opened a dialogue when it comes to these topics because otherwise, like generations before us, we have swept them under the rug. Looking at around the L-C community, one can see

gender that they identify with? Or would they have them use the bathroom that matches the gender they were born with, which in turn oppresses them? Even if the school had the funds to provide a gender neutral bathroom, would it?

Annabelle Ady

people taking steps to becoming more accepting and open-minded. For example, in Oct. 2014, the city of Lewiston passed a law that banned

“As a community a lot of our views are still outdated and need challenging.” discrimination against familial status, sexual orientation and gender identity. But we are not quite there yet. As a community a lot of our views are still outdated and need challenging. For example, if a transgender student were to come out at LHS, would the school and the students respect their right to use the bathroom for the

went from gay marriage being completely outlawed, to now, where it is completely legal everywhere. But here, in Lewiston, it’s still uncommon, which means that many people are still too afraid of oppression, of violence, to be themselves.

“There is a difference between acceptance and tolerance.” It’s long past the point where the students have to look at themselves as a school and community to figure out just how receptive they are when it comes to diversity. “[In order] to really, truly understand diversity you have to ask a diverse population,” stated Cynthia Johnson, psychology teacher, who has worked with LHS students for more than 20 years. By definition, the L-C community cannot be considered diverse since it does not have a variety of ethnicities or sexual orientations. The definition of diversity, according to the University of Oregon, “is understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.” In just 20 years the nation

There is a difference between acceptance and tolerance. Does this community merely tolerate those of whom are different? “I don’t tolerate intolerance,” Johnson has expressed multiple times during her classes. “We are born how we are born.” However, it’s 2016, and people still wave the Confederate flag around like it is no big deal, like it does not represent hatred and oppression. Recently at LHS a student carelessly incorporated the Confederate flag into a class art project because of ignorance. Meanwhile, many members of this community are really interested in hunting, and it’s typical for students to miss multiple days of school during hunting season. In fact,

gun culture is so ingrained within people that some act defensive when the second amendment is seemingly threatened. But at the same time transgender individuals are denied the right to access proper bathrooms, as the community saw at Rosauer’s grocery store in 2013. Does this mean that people care more about their gun rights than basic human rights? Let’s hope not. With all of that taken into consideration, there’s no wonder why many people, especially in this community, are so afraid to come out of the closet as a different gender or sexuality. Doing so can mean immediate questioning, as though part of one’s identity can become invalid. People can claim all they want to be accepting, diverse and open-minded but that›s not true unless people start coming together and trying to understand realities such as the difference between gender and sexuality.

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Letter to the editor: Flag worth honoring Last week, it was hard for me to sit in class and read the article about forced patriotism. Growing up in a family full of military members, I was raised to stand up, place my right hand over my heart, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance loud and proud; and you know what? I will do that until the day that I die. In this country, there is plenty of opportunity to disagree on a daily basis. There will never be a time when every

single person in this nation agrees on a subject. With this being said, our Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem are statements of respect, not declarations of agreement.

the Anthem or Pledge is being recited, but the few people I know who don’t agree, I spoke to. I was interested in their opinion. A fellow student at Lewiston High School, who has requested their name to remain anonymous, told me that even though he doesn’t necessarily agree, that he will always stand when he hears the tune of our Anthem. He stated that he will always rise above his personal opinion and honor something that is greater than himself.

“In this country, there is plenty of opportunity to disagree on a daily basis.” Not everyone that is present for the Anthem or the Pledge has to agree with it. This is a topic I am passionate about. [A] majority of people I know agree with standing when

I could have never put it into better words myself. Standing together during the National Anthem and Pledge should be one of those times when we focus on the things that bind us together. Perhaps many have forgotten that this is the same flag that was raised by troops in 1814 after the great victory against the British. The same flag that was the inspiration of the lyrics to our National Anthem. This flag has been always

meant something to the evolution of our nation. America is our house, and we Americans are family. Like all other families, there will always be arguments and disa g r e e ments. But this flag is ours. I truly believe with every ounce in me, that if our flag is worth defending, it’s worth honoring.

“America is our house, and we Americans are family.”

Haley Evans

3 Opinion

THE BENGAL’S PURR Bomb threats take explosive tolls on time, resources to evacuate, but is it really worth it? Eventually students will have to do the work asBomb threats -- if there were signed and possibly even one disastrous trend to leave make up that class time when behind in the presummer should vious school year, be starting. It also this would be it. causes a gap of U n fo r t u n a t e l y, trust between addue to the bomb ministration and threat at Jenifer students. The inJunior High in cidents also force mid-September, it school staff to looks like Lewisuse their valuable ton schools have time in unnecesAmanda Egland sary ways. not been that lucky. These bomb threats are te“These bomb threats are a dious and extremely annoy- waste of time and resources,” ing at every angle. Yes, stu- said Kevin Driskill, principal dents get out of class for a of LHS. “We must take them short period of time in order seriously, but there is lots of amandaegland newsassistant

any false report of explosives in a public or private place is a felony. If a student were to become a felon as a teenager that would affect every college, and job application for the rest of that person’s life. No one wants to get rejected by a dream college for that kind of track record, nor would they want to explain such a charge to an employer. Felons can’t own guns, nor will they ever be jurors. Such immature acts during teenage years can and will affect the simple pleasures

of adult life. These bomb threats also have volatile effects for perpetrators in the present. Socially, it will be hard to explain to friends and family the thought process behind such meaningless actions. If the bomb threats do result in expulsion from the school district, it could be rough to start a new school on such terms, let alone get into a new school at all. Overall, bomb threats have no positives. They are a nuisance to all and should have never even occurred in the first place. So on behalf of all students and your own future, make bomb threats things of the past.

Party are a bit more extreme ti-minimum wage, anti-income than the traditional Democratic tax, pro-free trade). The LP espouses a classical and Republican laissez faire ideoloParties. gy which, they arThe Green Party gue, means ‘more is more radical freedom, less govthan the Democractive Parernment and lower ty. According to taxes.’" greenparty.org, State and federal “The Greens/ laws require that poGreen Party USA litical parties meet has been work- Jill Stein, photo courtesy certain benchmarks of USA Today. ing since 1984 to on Election Day. If make the hope of a more dem- Stein and Johnson obtain 5 ocratic, safer, cleaner world percent of the popular vote, real. Our political goal is an their parties receive numerous America where decisions are benefits. Current polls from made by the people and not by USA Today look good for these a few giant corporations. Our third-party candidates. environmental goal is a susAmong many great benefits tainable world where nature of voting third party, one of the and human society co-exist in most significant lies in an autoharmony.” matic placement on the ballot. The Libertarian Party is more Many states require third-parradical than the Republican Par- ty candidates to get a certain ty. According to the insidegov. amount of voters’ signatures com, ”Libertarians seek a mid- in order list their candidates’ dle ground between the left's names on the ballot. In order liberal values and the right's to gather signatures, third parconservative ones, believing ties must circulate petitions, in total individual liberty (pro- costing an estimated $1 to $5 drug legalization, pro-choice, per signature. According to the pro-gay marriage, pro-home Wall Street Journal, the Green schooling, pro-gun rights, etc.) and Libertarian parties have and total economic freedom spent millions of dollars in this (anti-welfare, anti-government year’s campaign season to get regulation of business, an- their candidates on the ballot.

Parties that meet the benchmarks on Election Day often gain exemption from repeating the expensive task of petitioning. Obtaining 5 percent of the popular vote in 2016 guarantees a spot on the ballot through the 2020 election. Not only does voting for third-party candidates benefit the presidential elections, it also guarantees ballot access in legislative and gubernatorial elections. In addition, third parties that receive at least 5 percent of the popular vote are eligible to receive public campaign money. The Libertarian and Green parties are each likely to receive $10 million of public funding in the 2020 election. However, the numbers could change because the law specifies the exact amount depending on the minor parties’ votes compared to the average of the major parties’ votes. In other words, the more votes cast for Stein or Johnson, the more money their political parties will receive. Instead of picking the lesser of two evils, cast a vote for a third-party candidate. It provides the political party with incredible benefits and puts Americans’ votes to good use in this grim election.

things we could be doing if there was no threat.” With each threat, the Lewiston Police Department takes time out of the day to sweep a school when they could they would be doing many more productive things in the community. Not only do such threats cause major inconveniences to several parties, they also can get the perpetrator in legal trouble that can affect them for a lifetime. According to the state of Idaho legislature’s website,

“Any false report of explosives in a public or private place is a felony.”

Ringling Rings In: Third-party voters speak up jonikaringling editorinchief

USA Today. As of Oct. 24, Clinton has 45.3 Many Americans feel shell- percent of the national poll, shocked that the two presiden- according to USA Today and tial nominations have come Trump has 39.9 percent. Meanwhile, Johnson has down to Donald 6 percent and Stein Trump and Hillary has 2.2 percent. Clinton. In the land of the What is even more free, it remains surprising than imperative that those two people Americans use being chosen to run their right to vote for president -- out for these third parof the millions of Jonika Ringling ties. The United people in America -is the idea that people believe States represent a melting pot Trump and Clinton remain the full of people as well as ideas. A large enough presence exonly two voting options. Gary Johnson of the Liber- ists of people who believe in tarian Party and Jill Stein of the Green or Libertarian parthe Green Party provide great ties’ platforms. Voting for a options for those who cannot third-party candidate is not a fathom voting for either main- shameful thing to do, especialstream candidate. Johnson and ly in this election year. As of Stein have the difficult task of Oct. 24 Clinton looks likely to convincing voters that they win the election by a healthy margin of approxare not just “throwimately 6 percent, ing away” their according to USA votes on supportToday. The benefits ing the Libertarian of voting third-paror Green parties. It ty extend far beseems neither of yond the fear or them stand an acrisk of having a split tual chance with mainstream politiClinton projected cal party. to win the election The Green Party by a landslide, as Gary Johnson, photo reported Oct. 25 by courtesy of USA today. and the Libertarian

News 4

Friday, October 28

Thefts lead to various losses for LHS community amandaegland newsassistant

The LHS community suffered

multiple thefts during three separate break-ins that occurred this month on and around the LHS campus. A number of vehicles belonging to LHS students and teachers were broken into Friday, Oct. 14, while parked at Jenifer Junior High a few blocks away from LHS. Thefts included several personal items such as an iPad and a set of LHS building keys, according to Chad Arlint, LHS assistant principal. The following night, at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, Booth Hall was burglarized. Items stolen included fishing gear, bikes, family pictures and thumb drives, according to Arlint. “My iPod with my DAYO

(Dance Aerobics Yoga Orientation) music that took me a year to compile was stolen,” said Thera Follet, a PE and health teacher who has an office in the girls locker room at Booth Hall. “Random PE equipment was stolen,

some of which we won’t even find until we need to use it.” The crime went further. “He also took some of the girls’ clothes and put them in a trash can and then pooped on them,” Follett said. She clarified that

Security video stills from the night of Oct. 16 show a suspect entering Booth Hall. Photo courtesy of Chad Arlint.

New grading sweeps district jonikaringling editor-in-chief

A new grading policy in place at LHS emphasizes no zeros in the grade book as of the beginning of the year. Principal Kevin Driskill, explained that the high school staff are trying help students succeed and turn in more of their assignments. With the new policy, LHS teachers are giving students an incomplete overall grade for missing assignments rather than entering grades as zeros. “Zeros deflate grades but incompletes show both students and parents that not all of the expected work is turned in,” Driskill explained. Incomplete assignments will result in lunch detentions and Saturday school in order to give students time to make up missing assignments, he said. Debbie Wicks, U.S. History and AP government teacher said the new policy works for

her. “All assignments I assign are important and lead to the assessments, so all assignments need to be done,” she said. “We want to grade learning. Our staff is giving leeway to help our students succeed,” Driskill said. “Instead of just giving zeros, we are giving opportunity to make these assignments up. There are expectations and help will be given to all students to help them succeed.” In the future, Driskill discussed looking towards a work ethic-based grade. Jenifer Junior High implemented a grade based on the work ethics displayed by the student. Joanne Greear, Jenifer principal, explained the work ethic grading system is in a fine tuning process. “Letter grades are what gets a student into college. A work ethic grade keeps them in college,” said Greear. The work ethic grading policy

is on a scale from one to three. The criteria teachers are grading includes assignment completion by deadlines, respect towards others and the learning environment, coming to class prepared on time, constructive participation and self-directed learning. Eighth grade math teachers at Jenifer, Jessi McLean and Lindsay Falkenstein, experienced the work ethic grade first-hand. “It gave teachers the ability to determine what aspects of the students’performance were behavioral versus the students’ actual knowledge,” said McLean. Work ethic grades could also open up more opportunities than regular letter grades, they added “[Businesses like] Schweitzer want to know if their future hires have work ethic and they can look at these work ethic grades and find out,” said McLean.

she had not found feces on her desk, as rumored. Lewiston police see the two crimes as linked together, according to Robert Massey, LHS student resource officer. A bag was found containing items from both sets of thefts, Arlint said. The keys stolen on the night of Oct. 14 were used to gain entry into Booth Hall Oct. 16, according to police and the Lewiston Tribune. Days later, another set of vehicle break-ins occurred at Vollmer Bowl, just north of Booth Hall, the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 19, during cheer and JV football practices. Jessi Earle, junior, found

$40 missing from her car after cheer practice Oct. 19. “I am upset that people stoop to that level to get things they want instead of earning it themselves,” said Earle. According to Arlint a suspect has been idenitfied as 24-year -old male, James Duffey. As of Wednesday, Oct. 26, charges have been filed, but police are unable to find the suspect at this time, thus no arrests have been made, said Massey. Some of the personal stolen items have been recovered, but items such as the laptop and iPad have not. All three of the thefts have been tied together by evidence.

Pals picks up prize sandrakinney featuresassistant

Melinda Pals received the award of 2016 Idaho Secondary Teacher of the Year this August at the Idaho Career and Technical Educational Reach Conference in Twin Falls. Pals joined the staff of LHS this school year after eight years teaching foods and nutrition, childhood development, and hospitality at Tammany Alternative Center in Lewiston. At LHS

Pals now teaches foods and nutrition, childhood development and hospitality, replacing retired teacher Joy Boettcher. The award recognizes career and technical teachers for innovation in the classroom, commitment to students and dedication to improvement, according to the Comprehensive Teacher Education Institute. Pals will represent Idaho next spring at the Region 5 Association for Career and Technical Education conference.

SRO pill drop prohibited amandaegland newsassistant

Due to concerns involving

security and liability, the LHS student resource officer can no longer accept prescription pills at LHS for secure disposal. “There was no locked and secure transfer for the drugs” from LHS to the Lewiston Police Department (LPD), said Budd Hurd, lieutenant of investigation, “therefore it was a safety risk for our officers.” Instead, Robert Massey, SRO at LHS, asks community members to take them to the

drop box located at the LPD. The LPD cannot accept needles or liquids in such drop boxes, Massey added. If someone comes into contact with liquids or needles that need to be disposed of, these should be taken directly to the LPD personnel, or the Nez Perce County health department. “I will have a secure drop box at the LHS parent-teacher conference in November, so you are more than welcome to bring your drugs at that time and dispose of them,” Massey wrote in an email to LHS staff Sept. 29.

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5 News

School resource officers pulled from line of duty jonikaringling editorinchief

The city of Lewiston’s police department pulled the two junior high School Resource Officers (SROs) due to department shortages. LHS SRO Robert Massey is now the only SRO in the district. He takes on his normal student count of around 1,000 at LHS, around 600 at Jenifer Junior High, and 613 students at Sacajawea Junior High. Sacajawea started the 20162017 school year without its previously assigned SRO Dave Gobbi due to the Lewiston Police Department’s officer shortage. Jenifer started the year with its assigned SRO Brian Birdsell, but he too was pulled due to the shortage. “It’s not a district decision,” said Massey. Its a tough time

with numbers right now. Officers are resigning, officers are hurt and police numbers are down.” “It’s not so much about what is happening in the world or with school shootings,” Jenifer Principal Joanne Greear explained. “It’s about the relationship an SRO creates with students. It causes students to make better choices and provides awareness to our school. Students view the SRO as more than a cop -- they view him as a person they can talk to, and that’s what makes me saddest” about the loss. At Sacajawea, Principal Phil Ulhorn intends to maintain safety. “I think we’re still going to have a really safe school,” Uhlorn said. “An SRO helps us work on a quicker response but we can still call the po-

lice if we have an emergency.” Massey remains in his position at the high school. “There may not be immediate consequences from the extended absence of officers but it will have negative r e p e r c u s s i o n s ,” Massey said. The SROs are assigned to schools by the city police department Robert Massey the Lewiston High School, Jennifer Junior High School, and Sacajawea in order to Junior High Schools SRO. Photo by Grace Eller. monitor criminal activity on campus and build following: with various agencies in the relationships with students, •Interaction with students, area, investigate incidents according to Massey. school staff, and personnel that occur at the schools, and According to cityoflewiston. •Act as a counselor for both to conduct follow-up investiorg, “The responsibilities of students and school person- gations that pertain to juvea School Resource Officer(s) nel nile crime are many, but include the •Act as a department liaison •Act as a reference source.”

Sophomores look forward, seniors look back annabelleady

featuresassisstant

For sophomores and seniors, Lewiston High School can look like a very different place. Seniors talked with the Purr to look back through their years at LHS and give advice to sophomores. From senior Jade Fischer’s view, high school is a puzzle. “You build the frame and slowly put the pieces in to create a picture,” she said. “The hardest part is putting the frame together.” Many seniors agreed that sophomore year, while not quite as bad as junior high, can be just as confusing. Every experience is different -- high school is either the worst or best three years of a person’s life depending on who shares an answer. Gracyn Richardson is a sophomore who came to

students in life, you making friends was to join closer to might feel clubs and student activities. each other d e p r e s s e d “Do concessions, join band compared to or angry, or choir and just figure out junior high. but time where you fit in,” Fischer When asked moves on said. “Find new interests, which classes and with even if you’re going to the were their time comes meeting by yourself.” Get f a v o r i t e h e a l i n g , ” involved with school activn e i t h e r R a y m o n d ities, it will help lessen the Wren nor s a i d . stress of a new environRichardson “ B a s i c a l l y ment. could decide e ve r y t h i n g “Before you know it,” Fischer Jade Fischer on just one. t h a t ' s reflected, “you're walking “I really like my classes going wrong now will get down the line to get your because the teachers are better.” diploma and you're done more engaged,” Richardson Fischer’s advice for with high school.” said after some thought. Dutch Raymond Seniors Fischer and Dutch Sacajawea, high school is Raymond had about school turning out to be better and life. “Procrastination seems than junior high. “I love the high school like a cool idea at first, but because people are a it isn’t so cool when you're lot more accepting,” said failing all of your classes,” Richardson. “I don’t really said Raymond about school dislike anything...maybe work. some of the school lunches,” His advice regarding conflict with friends was she joked. Richardson said she felt insightful. Gracyn Richardson and Christyauna Wren have found their sophomore that high school brings “When bad things happen year to be better than junior high. Photo by Grace Eller. LHS from Jenifer Junior high. According to her and Christyauna Wren, sophomore from

News 6

Friday, October 28

New high school plans escalate with bond election jonikaringling editorinchief

Board members took unanimous action to build a new high school rather than renovate the current high school in their September meeting. The upcoming bond election for the new high school will take place in March, and . ballots will be sent to Nez Perce County dwellers will receive ballots before the end of 2016. If the bond passes, Robert Donaldson, the district superintendent said, “Everywhere I look at the design I see an increase in space for all programs and classrooms.” The new high school’s design includes two practice floors for athletics and one competition floor. Design meetings held by education directors are set to ensure the department spaces and design are the most functionable, according to Donaldson. “When the bond passes is when the real design work begins,” Donaldson said. “We need more space,” said LHS Principal Kevin Driskill. “The building is almost 100 years old and it’s falling apart. The maintenance crew cannot keep up.” Driskill continued, “LHS sits on 10 acres and the recommended acreage for a school our size is 42. We have a fourth of what we need.” According to Driskill, LHS parking only accommodates a third of drivers and many LHS classrooms are much smaller than the recommended size of at least 900 square feet, measuring up around 600 square feet. According to the school district website, reasons to construct a new high school include: • Science classrooms with modern technology that are able to allow all students to participate in labs and enough classrooms to accommodate 9th grade

LKV and RGU architects created these proposed plans for the new high school, including more space for parking. Photo courtesy of Lewiston School District website.

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Food pantry offers assistance to families amandaegland newsassistant

For LHS families in need, LHS has a food pantry available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students and their parents or guardians can access the pantry, by contacting the student’s counselor. “No questions are asked about income or need and families can take as little or as much food from the pantry as they need,” said LHS

counselor Christina Cahill in an email. The pantry also accepts nonperishable food donations in the LHS counseling center throughout the school year. Popular items include individual or boxed macaroni and cheese, Cup O’Noodles, Top Ramen, individual cereal boxes, oatmeal, fruit snacks, fruit leather, granola bars, individual packages of crackers, 100-calorie packages, juice boxes, canned chili, ravioli and soup, according to Cahill.

For more information on the food pantry, contact Christina Cahill at 208-748-3116, ccahill@lewistonschools.net,

7 Sports

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Bengals head into 2016 playoffs undefeated

The Bengals’ offense lines up to run a play against the Couer d’ Alene Vikings in their Oct. 7 meeting where the Bengals won 55-51. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley. kaitlynhinkley sportsassistant

The Lewiston Bengal football team has had an excellent start into its 2016 football season with its current record at 9-0. With cleats on the turf, the Bengals beat Sandpoint 42-7 Sept. 23, in the Moscow Kib-

bie Dome. The following Friday, the Lewiston Bengals beat the Moscow Bears, 49-7. “It was .. It made it pretty exciting. It was very nerve-wracking to be down by 10 against such a large school,” said senior center Wyatt Baldwin. When the Vikings scored with six minutes left, the

Bengal boys soccer team misses state braedenkeane sportsassistant

Lewiston soccer leaped into the season as they traveled near and far in hopes of making state. Boys’ varsity soccer took the field by storm Oct. 1 in a match against Lakeland High School at Walker Field. The teams fought back and forth for the first half of the game, but the tides turned for the Bengals. They scored three goals in a short matter of time and held Lakeland to one goal to pull off a win of 3-1. “We probably could have had better communication throughout the season,” said Austin Jacks, senior center midfielder.

“We played hard all the way through the season. “Our team came through for us at the end,” said Trevor McCarthy, senior center midfielder. With a 9-7-3 record the team traveled to Lake City to participate in the first area game of Districts. Oct. 8 a single-elimination regionals game took place in Lake City where the Bengals played a hard game, but were later defeated by Lake City High School with a score of 0-1. “We finished hard, but we probably could have used more team encouragement to boost the energy,” said Kyler Grimm, senior defender.

Bengals returned the kick and put together a quickscoring drive. Then what followed was the Bengals taking a defensive stand. On fourth down and 3, the Vikings lined up to punt but shocked everybody with their decision to fake the punt, unsuccessfully. Bengals then took the ball

back and scored another touchdown to take the lead, finishing the game with a final score of 55-51. The win against Post Falls Friday, Oct. 14, declared Lewiston the Inland Empire League champions with the Bengals beating the Trojans 45-13. “We just have a lot of returns

with great work ethic,” said senior wide receiver Alex Light. At Lake City the Bengals won against the Timberwolves with the score being 58-20. The Bengals end the regular season with a 9-0 record which secures the bengals the number two seed in the state playoffs and will recieve a bye Friday Oct. 28. Bengals will play thier first playoff game Friday, Nov. 18 at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, ID the oppent has yet to be announced. “We’re just trying to do our best at what we do best,” said senior defensive tackle, Justin Chase. “They’re a good group of boys that have worked really hard to get to where they are today,” said head coach Shawn Nilsson. The team recognized its 26 seniors Friday, Oct. 21, for their hard work and dedication to the game of football.

XC team runs to districts trevanpixley sportseditor

The boys varsity cross country team continues to impress, from the middle of its regular season all the way to the District championships on Oct.20. The Bengals traveled to Athol, Idaho, for the Timberlake Farragut Invitational, where the boys took third overall as a team. Senior Austin Byrer placed first with a time of 15:55, and junior Joey Perez cracked a top 10 finish, placing seventh with a time of 16:39. The next event took place Sept. 17, where the team traveled just across the bridge to Clarkston High School at theSeaport Invitational. The Bengals placed first overall as a team, with another firstplace finish by Byrer and a time of 15:34. Perez came in sixth overall with a time of

15:55, and junior Sakti Woodbury made the top 10 in this event, placing ninth with a time of 16:20. The next meet took place at the Bob Firman Invitational in Boise. This meet split the runners into three divisions. Woodbury took 23rd overall in his division out of 142 runners with a time of 16:39. Meanwhile, Byrer placed sixth overall in the elite division with a time of 15:34. Following the Firman invite came the Inland Empire Challenge in Lewiston at the LCSC cross-country course. Lewiston took first overall at this invite with Byrer placing first with a time of 15:27. Perez placed fifth overall with a time of 15:48, and junior Connor Turpin placed 12th overall out of 112 runners with a time of 16:27. Woodbury placed 14th with a time of 16:34. The Boys entered the district

meet with all the confidence in the world that the team would have a great meet, and indeed they did they won the district title for the first time in 30 years with excellent individual performances by Byrer who earned another first place finish with a time of 15:46, Perez took second place overall with the time of 16:25.Freshman Caden Byrer, the little brother to Austin got his first top three appearance with a time of 16:48 Woodbury would quickly follow Byrer with a time of 16:48. Woodbury placed fifth with a time of 16:50. As for the girls varsity team, many runners have come up against struggles, with the exception of sophomore Kaitlyn Blume who has placed top 10 in every event so far this season including a first place finish at the district championship with a time of 19:46.

Sports 8 Bengals sneak away to state, seniors say sayonara

Friday, October 28 graceeller photoeditor

Sept. 22, the varsity volleyball team played against the Clarkston Bantams in Clarkston. The Bengals won all three games, with the first game score of 25-21, second game 25-6 and third game 25-17. However, Sept. 27, against Lake City at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene, the Bengals lost three games and won one, resulting in an overall loss for the Bengals. The Moscow High School Bears took a loss against the Bengals on Sept. 29. The varsity Bengal team won all three games. For Oct. 1, senior night against Moscow at Booth Hall, the Bengals again won all three games. This year will be the last season as a Bengal for these senior players: Jordan Dickeson, Emily Hunter, Amber Johnson, Hannah Lien, Abbey Roy and Meg Woods. “The recognition to the seniors and all the work we have put into it,” was Johnson’s favorite part of senior night Oct. 1, she said. “There‘s only six of us. We‘ve been playing together for so many years and we’re the only

Senior Amber Johnson slams the ball down at her last home game against the Pullman Hounds on Monday ,Oct. 3. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley.

ones left,” Johnson said. The following week, Oct. 8, the Bengals played against Gonzaga Prep High School. Playing only one game, the Bengals won with a final match score of 25-20. The Bengals took on Post Falls at Booth Hall Oct. 11, playing and winning all three games. The lady Bengals wrapped up the season Oct. 13 with their last regular season game,

according to Coach Kelly Harwick. “Since [Oct. 13] is our last regular season match and district starts Saturday [Oct. 15], we are hoping to end on a winning note,” Harwick said. “We are playing for a tie for second in league and an opportunity to host some district matches. I believe that we have a team that can compete with any team in the state.“ Oct. 13, the Bengals played

against Coeur d’Alene. They lost three games and won two, resulting in a loss of the match for the Bengals. Regional play started Oct. 15, the Bengals played against Coeur d’Alene again and won three games and lost two, resulting in the first game won for the 2016 regional tournament. Oct. 18, Lewiston played against the Timberwolves at Lake City High School for the

second match in regionals. Lewiston lost the match. The Bengals played against Post Falls on Oct. 20 at Booth Hall, winning the third match in regionals. The last match for the regional tournament was Oct. 22 against Centennial High School at Grangeville High School. Lewiston won all three games, sending the Bengals to the state tournament Oct 28.

Girls soccer falls short to CD’A Vikings at regionals braedenkeane sportsassistant

Girls varsity soccer had a solid season this year but it came to an early end during district play this month. Leading up to district competition, girls’ varsity soccer players attacked their opponents with a passion as they played a match Oct. 4 against Lake City High School at Walker Field in Lewiston. “We’ve come together very close this season,

“We had nice, connective could have used better almost like a family,” played a rough game, but in said Jasmine Boyer, sethe end they lost to Coeur passes, and our teamwork communication on the nior midfielder. was great,” Boyer said. “We field.” d’Alene 0-1. The team played a tough game, but eventually suffered a 0-1 loss against Lake City. “We played like we really left our blood, sweat and tears on the field,” said Boyer. With a record of 9-4-3 the team headed to Coeur d’Alene Oct. 8 to take on a match for regionals. The girls Senior Kaysha Bailey blocks an attemped goal at Walker Field against Lake City on senior night, Oct. 4. Photo by Braeden Keane.

Politics

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PRESIDENTIAL E LECTION 2016 Where the candidates stand on the issues

The following is a compiled listing of the candidates’ views on these issues. Information compiled by Jacey Bacon, opinion editor.

Donald Trump runs on the Republican ticket for the 2016 presidential election. Photo courtesy of BusinessInsider.com

Hillary Clinton runs on the Democratic ticket for the 2016 presidential election. Photo courtesy of HerCampus.com

•Wants to restrict companies from moving profits overseas.

•Does not want to increase tax burdens on wealthier Americans.

•Wants to increase tax burdens on wealthier Americans.

•Does not want to increase the minimum wage. •Wants to increase spending for infastructure to create jobs.

•Supports increasing the minimum wage. •Wants to increase spending for infastructure to create jobs.

•Supports the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques.”

•Does not support the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques.”

•Supports increased screening of refugees.

•Wants to ban refugees from countries deemed not to have proper vetting mechanisms.

•Does not want to ban refugees from countries deemed not to have proper vetting mechanisms.

•Wants to send ground troops to fight ISIS.

•Does not support sending ground troops to fight ISIS.

Information compiled from ProCon.org and NPR.

What matters most to young voters? Last spring the graduating class of 2016 completed surveys to identify what issues needed to be addressed in the 2016 election year. The top three issues selected by 99 students who will be eligible to vote Nov. 8 included:

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Clown sightings scary, but legal katieswift featureseditor

Clowns: they make appearances at the fair, at birthday parties, in movies, and lately, they have been spotted wandering the streets across the United States. Clown sightings have been reported in at least 10 states, including Idaho and Washington, according to the SpokesmanR e v i e w . The “creepy” clown is nothing new to anyone who has ever seen a horror film or been to a haunted house on Halloween. The new shock factor has come to life now by people putting on clown costumes and wandering the streets at night -even going as far as to carry weapons and chase bystanders, according to the Spokesman-Review. Reports have included allegations of clowns hanging around in cemeteries or attempting to lure children into the woods, as was stated in one of the first reported incidents documented in South Carolina, according

to CBS News and CNN. Though some cases reported are extreme, it seems a lot more is talked of this “killer

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validated by trusted sources. For example, the popular social media sites Twitter and Facebook have been blowing up with alleged clown sightings, yet few show up in the news, and those that do are dramatically less threatening. “Its great. I love a bit of theatrics,” said LHS senior Moira Skinner. “That being said, I don’t think it’s as big of a threat as many high school students would like to believe.” The Moscow Police Dept. received one report Oct. 3 regarding a “creepy clown,”

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Tribune. The incident involved three people dressed as clowns on a residential porch. When asked to leave, the clowns did so, and police found no evidence of them being there. In an interview with the Lewiston Morning Tribune Moscow Police Chief, James Fry, said, “Maybe it’s some crazy social media thing, but there’s been nothing that we’ve had to be worried about.” Perhaps the concern about this clown trend is the fact that it has spread so fast due to the exposure through mass media. People see that this phenomenon is scaring others, and there are people out there that take on the character of the “creepy clown” to get the reaction. A lot of the rumors are just that. There’s questionable validity of eyewitness reports and it is far from difficult to pose as a clown on the internet; and many are skeptical. In an interview with the Spokesman-Review deputy chief of Eastern Washington University Police Department, Gary Gasseling, put it simply. “There’s absolutely nothing illegal about dressing up as

“Though some cases reported are extreme, it seems a lot more is talked of this killer clown phenomenon than has actually been validated...” clown” phenomenon than has actually been

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education and social boundaries. Opening up the dialogue between students and school It seems that everyone is on administration can be difficult, Twitter. The president, famous but with everyone on the same musicians, your friends and your platform it could be made school administramuch simpler, even tion could all be without one-to-one popping up in your communication. news feed. If one The rules are of those seems out expected to be of place, it may be that there should time to update your be no direct thinking on this socommunication cial media platform. between individual The rumors are true administrators and -- Lewiston school students, meaning Jacey Bacon administrators have public students and teachers or Twitter accounts. It may seem administration should not be strange to see hashtags and holding personal conversations retweets from the people who on social media, but even have difficulty with classroom without this as an option for technology from time to time, communication it may be but it could be an important comforting for students to know step in the right direction, for that their teachers are trying jaceybacon opinioneditor

to stay updated on trends and informed on technology. According to Pew Research Center the median age of a Twitter user is 31 years old, and according to statisticbrain.com there are nearly 695 million registered Twitter users. Of those, 40 percent do not publish tweets, but watch others tweet. This could be a discerning statistic to many teens who post about their own risqué behavior on social media. Superintendent of Lewiston School District, Robert Donaldson, said, “I am now functioning in Twitter land myself.” As his knowledge of how to function in “Twitter land” increases, so does his understanding of student behaviors on the site. “It’s like any other social media, texts, email or Facebook -- there is professional responsibility,”

Donaldson said. ”If you think it narrows the scope to be tweeting something, it doesn’t.” Donaldson went on to explain that what teens do now has longevity and may come back to haunt them in the future. Students should remember that if they do not want their name associated with an idea or behavior in the future, they should not post about that behavior or idea on social media. It should be universally accepted that anyone, including teachers and school administration, have the right to join any social media outlet they wish to. Breaking these social barriers builds understanding and responsibility between generations that may have extreme differences, but ultimately rely on each other for a positive future.

Kardashian-West robbed at gunpoint amandaegland newsassistant

For years, it seemed as if reality star Kim Kardashian-West was untouchable, with her $51 million price tag. But Oct. 3, French authorities reported that Kardashian-West was robbed while staying at a private apartment in Paris. Prior to the attack, she attended the Givenchy runway show as part of Paris Fashion Week. The French Interior Ministry said that in order to gain entry to the apartment, five men threatened the mansion concierge with a weapon, handcuffed him and forced him to open the private apartment, according to Kardashian-West’s bodyguard,

Pascal Duvier, is seen close by her in many shots on the day of the incident. She had tweeted a picture of Duvier trailing her, with the caption, “This guy is always in my shot!” just a few hours before the robbery. However, Duvier is yet to comment where he was at the time of the incident. A source familiar with the situation told CNN that Kardashian-West pleaded for her life as the men tied her up and forced her into a bathtub at gunpoint. The men then made off with nearly $10 million worth of her jewelry, and two cellphones. Her husband, rapper Kanye West, abruptly left his set at Meadows Festival in

New York after telling the audience there had been a “family emergency.” A source close to K a r d a s h i a n - We s t says that other mansion guests arrived first on the scene. KardashianWest left France after speaking with police, an Interior Ministry representative told CNN. A spokeswoman for Kardashian-West said the celebrity was “badly shaken but physically unharmed.” Kim Kardashian-West and body guard Pascal Duvier. Photo courtesy of the Daily Mail.

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Due to the recent string of LHS campus thefts Chad Arlint, Vice principal shared this message with students and teachers Oct. 24: “You are responsible for your personal and school items, such as texts and library books if they are lost or stolen. Please be locking your vehicles at all times and keeping items out of plain sight.” See page 4 for the full story.

Insane Clown Posse receives hate, praise for clown media tonymurillo entertainmenteditor

please the rap duo themselves, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Their fans, referred to as “Juggalos” are not to be confused with the real killer clowns according to Violent J. In fact, J feels wronged by the treatment of Juggalos stating that they

have been “targeted, profiled, and blatantly discriminated.” (www.altpress.com) The FBI included Juggalos in a list of gangs but have since removed them to due to a lawsuit filed by ICP.

With rap music and clowns blowing up the headlines, it is important to remember when both collide. It’s a creative duo that doubles as colorful clowns and zany rappers. This of course is none other than the Insane Clown Posse. This is the music group that has given us masterful song writing such as “magnets, how do they work?” Their image is polarizing, with some praising them and some hating them. This has left some to wonder if there’s a connection between the clown appearances and ICP. Some ponder if the clowns loiter to Members of the ICP, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope snap a selfie. Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone.

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Video game DLC takes control of gaming industry tonymurillo entertainmenteditor

The scariest thing this Halloween season is not clowns, chainsaw murderers or even the old house at the corner. It’s the excessive amount of downloadable content in video games. Unlockables are taking a backseat to downloadable content. For example, fighting games used to contain many secret characters begging for unlocking. Now it seems more fighting games come with every character unlocked, leaving gamers to purchase any extra characters. Take Timesplitters Future Perfect, released in 2005. It came with 150 playable

characters, 15 maps, 43 weapons, 13 story mode levels, 13 multiplayer game modes and a map creator mode. All this content came on disc with no downloadable content. This offered hours of playtime, all included on game. Star Wars Battlefront, released in 2015, came with only 12 maps and no single-player campaign. However, DLC (downloadable content) is available for Battlefront. Before DLC was common practice in video games, games came with a luxury of content. This isn’t to say DLC is a bad thing in itself -- it’s just that there is now an over-reliance on it. Such a reliance on downloadable content can

damage the replay value of a game. What’s the point of replaying a game if doing so offers no rewards? In 1998 Resident Evil 2 rewarded players with bonus characters, game modes, and costumes for extra playthroughs. One bonus included the fan-favorite “Tofu Survivor” game mode. Today, some games don’t even come as a full package with basic content. In 2016 Street Fighter V epitomizes this. It came to players with no way to fight against the computer in a versus mode, no fleshed-out story mode and no arcade mode. These are essential to console ports of fighting games. What is the advantage of

excluding these features? There is no benefit to skimming on content. Capcom released Story Mode DLC, but it doesn’t undo the damage. Oftentimes, DLC is unnecessary and acts as a cash grab. The 2012 release of Dead or Alive 5 had 10 costume packs available to purchase. Each pack acted as a bundle of small costume packs that people could buy individually. Additional costumes packs are fun, but why not just include them all in the game? Granted, publisher Tecmo Koei included these in updated re-releases of the game, but the point still stands. Most of the costumes are just skimpy outfits strictly

for eye candy and fan service. One pack is just Santa costumes for everyone. Perhaps the packs could’ve been justified if the costumes were something special, but they weren’t. Companies can use DLC for good, such as expansions and map packs, but as of late, game companies abuse the system. Too many companies are releasing half-baked games in order to continually release DLC to complete their games -- all while making money. Money-hungry companies are milking the oncepositive system and it’s damaging the gaming industry.

Spiderman/Deadpool swings above and beyond tonymurillo entertainmenteditor

Spider-Man and Deadpool face a new threat in the Spider-Man/Deadpool comic book issue No. 9, released Sept. 28. It’s the start of the new story, “Itsy Bitsy,” and the continuation of pure magic. This comic continues Deadpool’s adventures with his handsome new face. The titular duo face off against a gang of quirky and less than fearsome villains in a comedic and action-packed brawl. The new story “Itsy Bitsy” starts off with a bang, including the introduction of a frightening and well-designed new foe. Like the rest of the comics, this issue is over-the-top, silly, good fun. It runs at a snappy pace with no dull moments. Spider-Man/

Deadpool provides sheer insanity and fun with every panel. The chemistry between Spiderman and Deadpool is perfect. This comic, like the rest of the series, is a perfect showcase for the two characters. The banter between the two is always spot-on. Deadpool’s critiquing of Spiderman’s one liners especially stands out. The two personalities work well together to create a comedic and volatile team. The duo’s differences in personality clash in all the right ways, delivering a knockout punch. Spider-Man’s heroic nature works well with Deadpool’s anti-hero personality. There are moments where Deadpool’s good guy shines through but it is never preachy or full of unwanted sentiment. Writer Joe Kelly continues to write

solid gold. The art here continues to be of high quality. This issue is colorful and full of exciting visuals. The shots are eye-popping and contribute to the amount of fun in this issue. There is plenty of variety to the panels and illustrations. Jason Keith’s coloring is eye candy and Mark Morale’s inking is effective as usual. Spider-Man/Deadpool No. 9 is a fantastic release in a fantastic series. This series continues to be one of Marvel’s finest. For that, this issue earns 9 out of 10 stars.

Comic review courtesy of Main Street Comics, 618 Main Street, Lewiston.

Spiderman and Deadpool team up in Spiderman/Deadpool issue No 9. Photo released by Marvel Sept 28. Photo courtesy of marvel.com.

Entertainment 13 Friday, October 28 Wild West entertains once again with guns blazing

Lead actor Denzel Washington readies his pistol alongside the heroes for Magnificent Seven, released Sept. 23. Image courtesy of imdb.com carlsnyder entertainmentassistant

Producers Todd Black and Roger Birnbaum released The Magnificent 7 into theaters across the country Sept. 23. This movie offers a remake of the classic movie that came out in 1960, also titled The Magnificent 7. This movie’s cast has top tier movie stars, such as Chris Pratt and Denzel Washington. Because of this, most moviegoers thought this was going to be a good movie. The film delivered a fun adventure, but was not a perfect movie.

As stated before, the film had many great actors, but not all them gave great performances. One of the biggest letdowns of the movie was Denzel Washington, the lead of the movie, portrayed the character Chisolm. The biggest problem with his performance is that it didn’t seem like he was acting, but sleepwalking through the movie. He portrayed no real emotion or character. Even in his action sequences it was clear that he wasn’t passionate about the movie. Yet, his performance wasn’t terrible, it was just underwhelming. Chris Pratt definitely shined in

the movie as Joshua Faraday. Pratt offered his typical charming self, being the most likeable character in the movie. He also added comic relief into the film. Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Martin Sensmeier all gave good performances, and provided a levity to the film. The action of this movie was a large part in why this movie was enjoyable. All the gun-slinging fight sequences were awe-inspiring. These sequences completely immerse the audience into the wild west era that the film successfully portrayed. These scenes were on an epic

scale, but the film offered This movie was not perfect, smaller-scale fight scenes as but it made for a fun time. The well. The actors executed the movie experience felt worth hand-to-hand combat well, with the cost of the ticket, which fantastic fight choreography. is one of the most important The main problem with this aspects of moviegoing. It was movie surfaced in some pac- a fun movie that entertained ing issues. In one scene the audiences, which is the most movie dragged on, and the important thing for a movie next moment everything like this to do. Overall, Magnifmoved far too quick. It was icent 7 earned a 7.5 out of 10. easy for the audience to feel lost in these pacing issues. Another drawback to the movie was that it felt kind of bland, lacking something special. Even with the fantastic fight scenes, the film just fell flat in some places.

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Austen classic comes to life, but falls short of expectations jaceybacon opinioneditor

Junior Carl Snyder, senior Tony Murillo, and senior Maddy Corbitt take the stage. Photo by Amanda Egland.

The classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen has undergone many adaptations since its release in 1813, and this month the LHS drama department brought the theatrical production to life. The cast of characters in this LHS production fit well into the personalities of the actors, with the dry humor and wit of the actors shining throughout the production. Likewise, actors executed the intense dialogue perfectly. The lengthy arguments between the characters of Mr. Darcy, played by senior Tony Murillo, and Elizabeth Bennet, played by Maddy Corbitt, senior, were performed perfectly

and brought the story to life, even if Austen’s plot line dragged at times. The senior members of the cast were truly the stars of this show, delivering lines that would surely be difficult even for professionals. Among these brilliant performances was that of Julia Harrington, senior, who played her part of Miss Bingley effortlessly and hilariously while still showing the dramatic nature of the character. Other performances that highlighted the evening included Brian Garza, junior, with his witty character of Mr. Bennet, who is relatable and humorous, and Emilyn Sheppard, junior, shined in the role of the dry-humored and intelligent Mary Bennet. While the cast gave fantastic

performances, it is not easy to ignore the pieces of plot that were simply missing from the adaptation. The entire story led up to the marriages of many main characters, but there was no wedding or celebration or big happy ending -- the story just ends, leaving the audience confused and wondering if it’s really over. For this reason only, this play earns a 6 out of 10.

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Green Day back on its feet after misfire trilogy effort. This 12-track album wastes little space and refuses to indulge in excess. It’s a cohesive effort that flows well. “Forever Now,” the lon In 2004, gest track on the Green Day album. checks in ruled the at 6:52 but never world with its feels tiring and triumphant sits comfortably comeback among shorter album, Amersongs. The conican Idiot. nection between Jump ahead opener “Someto 2016. Withwhere Now” and in these 12 11th track “Foryears, Green ever Now” is a Day has renice touch, helpleased four ing bring the alstudio album together. bums and The Rock ‘n’ Roll a Broadway Hall of Famers’ show based latest release on American is their typical Idiot. Frontblend of highman Billie Joe energy punk Armstrong Green Day’s latest album is Revolution Radio. released Oct. 7. Alrock and melody. went to rehab bum art courtesy of pitchfork.com Their sound in 2012. But here remains even after all enjoyable as ever. There are a this activity, Green Day has or main point attempting few moments where the punk needed another comeback. to drive this album forward. rock isn’t quite as good and Their last effort, a trilogy of This decision is sure to leave the melody feels a bit forced, albums, Uno, Dos, and Tres, many fans thankful. This is but these instances are not left fans disappointed. So is the first album recorded frequent or severe enough to Revolution Radio, released as a trio since 2009’s distract the listener. The band Oct. 7, the return to form that 21st Century Breakdown. adds acoustic guitars and fans have been waiting for? Revolution Radio is a concise This is no sprawling rock opera or one-third of a trilogy. This is a straightforward release with no strings attached. There is no concept, storyline

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additional instrumentation, but it never goes overboard, keeping a nice balance. Revolution Radio is fun and holds the listener’s attention. Green Day’s catchiness is also on full display here. There may be a bit of campiness and subtle pop flavors, but they never detract from the album. Thankfully, Green Day members aren’t afraid of showing their age. The lyrics are a nice mix of the politically-fueled anger, the silly fun, and the honesty that they’re known for expressing. Some tracks show off their opinions on hot-button issues. Album highlight “Bang Bang” is an explosive track told from the perspective of a mass shooter. While this album isn’t strictly a political album, the artists make their thoughts and feelings known. This album has no overarching lyrical theme. Not every song sets out to make a statement, but the ones that do make it loud and clear. Some tracks show off Armstrong’s introspective side, but the album never sets out to make an overtly personal record. When Armstrong does write about his

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fears, he does it well. One of the best lyrics off the album is from “Somewhere Now”: “I’m running late to somewhere now where I don’t want to be.” And the album has fun here too, as evident with “Youngblood.” Green Day even retains some of the snottiness from its youth on “Bouncing off the Wall.” After the album wraps up, it’s satisfying to say that there was nothing that left a bad taste in the mouth. “Troubled Times” is a formulaic cookie-cutter song with underwhelming lyrics, but it isn’t anything atrocious. The album feels a bit cliched at times, particularly the album title and some of the lyrics. The weakest content on this album never dips into being poor music. On a sidenote, the album art is weak. It’s safe to say that Green Day is in a much better position than it has been in quite a while. While this isn’t close to being the best Green Day release, it’s better than its previous project. Revolution Radio is a solid entry worthy of the Green Day name. For this, Revolution Radio earns a 7.5 out of 10.

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Music groups kicks off year with a bang

Department adds second jazz band, choir returns to All-State for first time since 2010 leahschmidt entertainmentassistant

The LHS bands and choirs all gave their first formal performances of the school year at their concert Oct. 25. The concert consisted of jazz,

pop songs, and even some Star Wars theme music added by the marching band. This year is the first year that LHS has a second jazz band, according to Brendan Burns. The concert was Jazz II’s first concert. For

the Oct. 25 show both jazz bands arranged one of their very own songs and performed them for the concert. Brendan Burns plans to take the bands to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival this winter in Moscow,

Idaho, and to rank higher than other high schools. In November, 13 singers will also compete at All-State in Nampa, Idaho. “We have not done this since 2010,” said Julie Burke, choir director.

Burke also hopes to keep things fresh this year by adding new songs to the choirs’ repertoire.

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15 Foreign exchange students brighten LHS Feature

Nine students come to Lewiston from Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany, Taiwan and China sandrakinney featuresassistant

After more than five decades of student foreign exchange, LHS has become a place where students from all over the world can connect. This year, nine foreign exchange students have joined the halls of LHS. Alesandra Cignoni, Chanikan Puntaranontoka, Dinh Diep, Julian Lanz, Kornkamon Triongthawone, Pui-Suen Ho, Sitong Guo, Tu Do and Yiran Hou have come from a multitude of places, all united in the melting pot of LHS. Cignoni became an exchange student from Spain in hopes of furthering her English skills, and someday wishes to be fluent in the language. She also wanted to leave Spain to experience a new kind of life, she said, and she has done just that. One of the biggest differences she has noticed between Lewiston and her hometown of Madrid, Spain, is that, “I have rules here, and in Spain I could do whatever I wanted,” she said. Luckily the adjustment has been easy for her, and she said she has made a lot of good friends, especially in her cross country teammates. “I’m very comfortable with all of my teammates and my coach,” she said. Puntaranontoka and Triongthawone are both from Bangkok, Thailand. Puntaranontoka, known as Koni in Lewiston, loves Mexican food, especially nachos with chicken. She also loves to dance in her spare time. Triongthawone goes by Be-est, and loves dogs, with two of them back home. Diep came from Vietnam, and said she feels excited to make new American friends. “The students and teachers

Lewiston High School has hosted foreign exchange students for over 50 years. This year LHS welcomes (front row: left to right) Chanikan Puntaranontoka, Sitong Guo, Pui-Suen Ho, Kornkamon Triongthawone, Dinh Diep, (back row) Alesandra Cignoni, Yiran Hou, Julian Lanz. Not pictured: Tu Do. Photo courtesy of Neil Williams.

“The hype about gravy, I don’t really understand it. [. . .] To me it’s just another sauce, but people here seem to put it on everything.” -- Julian Lanz here are very nice and reliable,” Diep said, adding that she has made a few good friends already. Diep participates in art club, and particularly enjoys drawing. When asked about the most unique food that she has tried in the United States, she replied simply with, “French toast.” Lanz comes from Germany,

and thought that coming here would be a good opportunity to learn English and to gain valuable experience. Art club has offered an important outlet to him, and he especially enjoys painting graffiti art. When he lived in Germany, Lanz sold his works and made good money doing it. There are many differences

between the United States and Germany, he said. One of those differences being the government. When asked if he has been following the presidential race going on here in the U.S. he said, “It makes me ashamed of being a human. I don’t like either of them.” Food is another big change for him. He, unlike Diep, was very adamant about the food

here in America. “The hype about gravy, I don’t really understand it,” he said. “To me it’s just another sauce, but people here seem to put it on everything.” Ho traveled here from Taiwan, and goes by Angel. She said she loves movies, especially comedy. Camping has been one of her favorite hobbies, and she participated in a form of scouting in Taiwan. She is also member of the photography club at LHS. Coming from China are Guo and Hou. Guo loves music, the internet, and cooking. One of her favorite things to do is play badminton and be active, she said. Hou has many interests, but he especially likes photography. Do came from Vietnam, in hopes of making new friends. She feels that she fits right in here, with her bubbly “people person” personality. She feels that her English is better than her Vietnamese, due to the fact that she went to an international school for eight years. She plans to attend a private school in the Northwestern U.S. next year. Do said she felt surprised to find out that American schools were not how movies and books portray them to be. She has found that there aren’t the typical bullies or “cliques” that the media implies. Aside from making friends, Do is all about sports, especially volleyball and soccer. “I was late for volleyball tryouts,” she said. “I don’t really know what else to do, but I’m open to trying out for other sports.” According to Neil Williams, LHS is lucky to have the opportunity to host such bright students from all over the world. These kids are sure to leave their mark on the students and staff of LHS long after they return home.

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He’s lean, he’s mean, he’s Dustin McLean kaitlynhinkley sportsassistant

Dustin McLean, an 18-yearold senior at LHS, stands at 6’2”. McLean has shown he is a promising offensive and defensive lineman for the past three years. Starting his football career when he was in the third grade with the McLean said, “It was a sport and something to do, socially. I wanted to be a part of a team.” McLean looks at football as another way to further his educational career. McLean is hoping to continue his football career into college but had no comment when asked where he was committing.

McLean has played as a three-year varsity starter on the offensive line as well as a punter. This year is the first year McLean was able to demonstrate his defensive talents, playing as a defensive end for the Bengals. “ He's been a big part of both offense and defense because on offense he›s a left tackle which is usually one of the best lineman on the team,” said fellow senior teammate Jaret Driskill. “He is playing both sides which is a lot of effort, which is going to help our team win. He makes a lot of plays on both sides.” With Riley Way, Driskill recognized McLean as one of the team’s best linemen. And how do they describe McLean as a teammate?

“Hardworking,” Way said immediately. “Play-maker,” Driskill added. “Competitive,” Way exclaimed. “It’s nice having him on the team because he's very athletic and he just works hard which makes our team better,” finished Driskill. McLean’s mentality going into each game is “I just think if you practice how you play, then if you play every game like it’s a practice then you’re always going to play at your top level,” he said.

Senior Dustin McClean, No. 57, gets pumped up before a game with his varsity teammates. Photo by Kaitlyn Hinkley.

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One would be hard pressed not talk to someone who hasn’t heard of the Back to the Future movies. The three films have been synonymous with pop culture from the release of the first film in 1985 to modern day 2016. Back to the Future II took place in 2015 and many of the predictions the film made for the year 2015 have yet to come true even on the twilight of 2016. The Chicago Cubs have yet to break their over-100 year championship drought, and hoverboards have yet to be invented in the way the film portrayed. But one thing from the film has become reality: self-lacing shoes. The shoes were first unveiled on Oct. 21, 2015 by Michael J. Fox (who played Marty McFly) on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The shoes come with an automatic sensor in the footbed of the shoe

and have buttons that light up the shoe as well as loosen and tighten the shoe on the inside of the collar. The shoes are powered by a battery and need to be charged

online raffle from Oct. 4-11 for 89 pairs of the shoes. The winners were chosen Oct. 17. Raffle tickets were $10 each with all proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox

mentally deteriorating disease which Fox has. Many sneaker-enthusiasts have anticipated the arrival of the self-lacing Nike Air Mags, and their wish has finally been granted. And it seems like power-lacing is not going to be exclusive to the Air Mag, either. Nike has always been a brand that comes up with innovating technology for its sneakers, and it seems like the company is up to its old tricks. March 16, Nike unveiled the Nike Hyperadapt 1.0. The Hyperadapt comes with the same Nike released the Air Mags to the public through an online raffle Oct. 4-11. Photo power-lacing and courtesy of nicekicks.com. lights that come every two weeks. The Nike Foundation, an organization with the Nike Air Mag as Air Mags are finally available committed to finding a cure well as trademark Nike mato the public. Nike held an for Parkinson’s disease, the terials Flyknit and Flywire.

During the unveiling of the Hyperadapt, Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, the man who designed many of Nike’s most iconic shoes, said, “The potential adaptive lacing for the athlete is huge, as it would provide a tailored-tothe-moment custom fit. It is amazing to consider a shoe that senses the body in real time. That eliminates a multitude of distraction, including mental attritions, and that truly benefits performance.” Nike is already looking toward applying the technology towards Basketball sneakers. The Hyperadapt is marketed as a runner and is set for a release at select Nike retailers on Nov. 28. Though the 2015 in Back to the Future II might not be the 2015 we know, one thing is for certain: The future is indeed now, and it has arrived in the hands of Nike.

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