February 2014 by Borah Senator

Ceramics student senior Kyle Bieker crafts bowls, cups, and sculptures. See more of his work on page 2.

2014-2015 Course Registration Guide

Whether you’re registering as a new sophomore, or next year’s new juniors and seniors, this guide will help you navigate schedule options. See your counselor for the official registration handbook with all of the course offerings at Borah, but use this guide as a way to understand some of the electives and Advanced Placement (AP) courses available. It’s also a user-friendly way to show your parents and guardians about your interests. It’s important to note that this guide was developed by the Borah Senator (the newspaper class) based on voluntary responses from teachers. If a class is not listed, please check with your teachers or counselors – this is in no way a complete list of courses.

Index AP Classes.......................................... 2-4 College/Career Readiness.............. 5 Languages......................................... 6 Choir.................................................. 7 Art...................................................... 8 Orchestra........................................... 9 Early Childhood / Culinary Arts.... 10 Media & Publications.................... 11-12

See pull out registration guide for next year’s classes

Varsity basketball player Jake Paulin responds on page 13

Artist Bio

February 4, 2014

Ceramics novice prefers functionality over ‘pretty’ By Harmony Soto

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Photos by August McKernan amckernan@borahsenator.com

Senior Kyle Bieker molds clay into a ball in preparation to make a thrown bowl.

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Senior Kyle Bieker has always had an interest in ceramics. However, he’s only been taking the class since last year. “I thought that it’d be a fun experience to play with clay,” Bieker said. “I wanted to make my school experience different from the typical school experience.” Bieker especially enjoys working with wheel throwing, a ceramics technique which uses a potter’s wheel to make bowls, vases, cups, and dishes. “I like working with functionality more than I do with making things pretty,” said Bieker. “I just like to make things useful.” Ceramics teacher Patrick Rose described Bieker’s hardworking nature. “Ceramics is one of those arts where you have to really think things through to make it work,” said Rose. “Kyle is able to think those problems through logically and accordingly.” Bieker’s most famous work is perhaps his “Happy Accident” sculpture, where a fisherman is depicted catching a large, angry looking fish. The sculpture was originally made for a project in which students were given a specific topic and one period to

create it and make it five times as big as the original. “I thought it’d be kind of ironic if a fisher ended up catching a giant, menacing fish,” said Bieker. “Because every fisher wants to get that big catch, even if it ends up going after him in the end.” Bieker also spends one day a week teaching ceramics to elementary kids during the art department’s Open Studio on Tuesdays. “The ceramics class had an opportunity to work with kindergarteners, and teach them how to work with clay,” said Rose. “Later on, one of the moms who was there emailed me asking if Kyle was willing to work with her kids after school. They’ve been working together in Open Studio ever since.” Rose also complimented Bieker on his empathetic and caring nature. “He’s very sensitive to others,” said Rose. “He acts based on how it would affect others. It’s a maturity that I don’t see often.” Aside from ceramics, Bieker also expressed an interest in poetry. He plans to continue with ceramics after high school. “If not in college, then as a hobby,” he said. He has yet to decide on a college.

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Valentine’s Day varies for singles, couples By Jaynee Nielsen

jnielsen@borahsenator.com February 14 can be a happy, special day or it can be a dreadful day. Couples and singles deal with Valentine’s Day differently. Some people go all out to celebrate Valentine’s Day and others minimize the holiday altogether. However, people need to say “I love you” to those they really do love more often, and not just on Valentine’s Day. According to history.com, one of the legends involving Valentine’s Day features Emperor Claudius II who decreed single young men were more suitable for war, so he outlawed marriage. However, Valentine, a priest, felt this was an “injustice” and performed mar-

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Thompson gave advice to guys: give girls flowers, tell them they are pretty and give them a gift--girls love gifts. For myself, I make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. I give my friends chocolate and little Valentine cards we used to exchange when we were in elementary. I have fun with it; it makes me happy to see everyone else happy. If Valentine’s Day is not your thing, then go with the flow and have fun with it anyway. Tell your loved ones that they truly are loved and they hold a special place in your heart. If nothing else, let people know you appreciate them. To find interesting ways to ask your Valentine out on a date, go to Trends on page 14. If you need some new pick-up lines, check out A&E on page 10.

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riages for couples in secret. Nowadays, couples do not face such stringent laws. Senior Ashley Thompson has been with her boyfriend for two and a half years. He usually gets her flowers and a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day. “I usually just get him chocolate, even though he does not like chocolate,” said Thompson. She said they make the day special by going to dinner and a movie for a date. On the other hand, some make Feb. 14 just another day. Junior Dylan Gardner said he goes up to his friends and tells them “Happy Valentine’s Day.” The key aspect of Valentine’s Day is to be nice and “send out candy grams to let people know you like them,” said Gardner.

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February 4, 2014

Security Principal of five years says her finds person goodbyes, retires at end of year who stole items from lockers, halls By Jason Caughell

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Principal Bonita Hammer has been at Borah for several years. She transferred from East Jr. High and before that she was a science teacher. She recently announced her retirement, telling the Borah Senator “that is was just my time.”

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Principal Bonita Hammer is in a conference in her office with athletic director Vince Mann.

Q: What do you think the best part about Borah is? A: I would say the students, the hospitality, and the diversity here is just amazing.

Q: What will you miss the most about Borah? A: Once again, I would have to say the students. I just love the feeling when you walk through the doors at Borah.

Q: Did you enjoy your time here at Borah? A: I have loved every minute of my time here at Borah.

Q: What do you hope to see happen to Borah in its coming years? A: For Borah to thrive and to never lose its sense of spirit.

Q: What was your first day like at Borah? A: Well, I have two first days: one where I got to meet all the office staff and another where I got to meet all the wonderful students. On the day the students came in, one of the first things I noticed was that they were much taller than students from East.

Q: What do you think your biggest impact on Borah was? A: I hope I was able to keep the spirit and just the overall good in the school. Q: Do you have any exciting plans when you leave? A: “I have always wanted a fall vacation,” Hammer said, because we are always in school during that time. I also want to do a lot of traveling.

Bridge student serves on mayor’s commission Senior Huma Saleem was selected to be a student representative By Sage Rogers

srogers@borahsenator.com When it comes to overcoming obstacles, going above and beyond in school, and being the best she can be, senior Huma Saleem has demonstrated that she has all of those qualities, said American Government teacher Leslie Evans-Boxer. After moving to the United States from Pakistan in 2010, Saleem has achieved a lot in just four years. Starting out learning English at Boise Language Academy (BLA), Saleem was very eager to learn, said Evans-Boxer. “She is someone who saw an opportunity in America that she didn’t have in Pakistan as a girl.” After a year at BLA, Saleem moved to a standard English class in 9th grade.

Saleem said that she worked very hard and was able to finish faster than other students in her language program, which allowed her to progress through regular high school English classes. “Every opportunity she can get, she takes,” said Evans-Boxer. During 2011, Saleem was chosen for the Mayor’s Award. She was given a certificate for her achievements. Since then, Saleem has been taught and mentored by Evans-Boxer. She said that she is “her most influential teacher.” Evans-Boxer described Saleem as a hard working and courageous student. “She’s not afraid of anything,” said Evans-Boxer. “She always challenges herself to take harder classes, and always does the extra.” Last year, Evans-Boxer encouraged Saleem to apply for the mayor’s student representative board. Over the summer of 2013, Saleem had an interview with the mayor’s office. She was selected to be a student representative. Saleem is now attending monthly meetings as part of

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American Government teacher Leslie Evans-Boxer is an influential teacher in senior Huma Saleem’s high school career here at Borah. the mayor’s board. Saleem was accepted to Boise State University and plans to attend in 2015, but said she’s not sure what she wants for a career. Saleem is always enjoyed by her peers and has a great spirit, said Evans-Boxer. “She is an inspiration to me.”

By August McKernan

amckernan@borahsenator.com The lens zooms in. For the most part, it spends its time recording typical scenes in a high school. But on Jan. 8, it caught a student from a nearby junior high stealing a backpack from the main hallway. According to School Resource Officer Steve Kincheloe, “A Borah student reported that his backpack was stolen from the main hallway” that Wednesday. This report prompted Kincheloe and security officers Wes Hult and Archie Wright to review footage from a camera in the main hallway. The security officers “sent pictures of the student to the junior high in question,” said Kincheloe. The junior high’s SRO then interviewed the student and prompted a confession, according to Kincheloe. The junior high student confessed to stealing a calculator, two backpacks, a gaming system, a bike, a broken cellphone, and a scooter. Kincheloe said it is unusual that a thief would target some of the heftier items such as the bike, backpacks, and scooter. He said, “Usually, thieves will go for smaller items that are easier to conceal.” Students can prevent items from being stolen by not bringing nonessential, valuable items to school, such as an iPod or large amounts of cash, said Kincheloe. He suggested students not have more than $10 on them. Kincheloe also said, “It is easy to steal small items that are not locked, particularly in locker rooms with no cameras.” P.E. teacher Linda Plew said, “One of the major problems with our locker rooms is that there are so many entrances.” She described how difficult it is to accommodate late students because the P.E. staff and teacher assistants have to continually lock and unlock doors to allow late students in and out of locker rooms.

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Student accepted to Princeton University Senior Oakley Richins had eyes for an Ivy League college, more specifically Princeton University in New Jersey By Mackenzie Chiles

mchiles@borahsenator.com Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Brown are some of the most prestigious Ivy League schools in the Richins United States. This list of schools meant little to senior Oakley Richins, as his interest was in only one, Princeton University. For some people, applying for colleges can be the most stressful time of their senior year. Many different components collide: whether you will get accepted into your dream school, if you will earn any scholarships, and if you can afford the cost. Overall it’s different for everyone, and although it may be a long process, it’s the time when you see that all your hard

LINK leaders swap school schedules with Capital students By Jon Ramsey

jramsey@borahsenator.com One day out of every year, students most people here at Borah have never seen before come and integrate themselves into our school. Who are these students? Why are they here? The answer: they are Identity Swap students. The Identity Swap is a yearly event in which senior LINK leaders from Borah pick a high school that they would like to experience. “I think it would kind of being like a foreign exchange student where they just ask you a lot of questions and you’d be able to learn a lot of new things,” said senior Emiley Schoonover. This year, the Identity swap will be Feb. 7. Eleven students from Borah will switch with 11 students from Capital. “There are mixed reactions, but every year so far it has made the students appreciate Borah way more,” said LINK supervisor Becky Woodland.

work has paid off. Thinking back to those nights of crammed study hours to maintain the grade you wanted, or studying hours on end for the ACT and SAT, this is the time when it all comes back around. Getting accepted into the college you want could be one of the most memorable moments of high school. For Richins, his pathway after high school was a clear decision. Only having Princeton on his mind, he was fortunately offered admission, has accepted, and will attend Fall 2014. According to princeton.edu, it is also one of the fourth oldest colleges in the United States dating back to 1746. Seeking some of the most talented students from all around, the school accepts less than 10 percent of its applicants. Princeton offers undergraduate and

graduate studies including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. “It was the only Ivy League I was really interested in,” said Richins. Another added bonus of being accepted into Princeton is the generous amount of financial aid he has been offered (more than 80 percent of his tuition). Richins said what has helped him are the courses he has taken, including all of his advanced placement classes and, most importantly, calculus and physics. Another important consideration for acceptance into colleges are test scores. Richins scored a 34 on his ACT, decidedly higher than the national average of 23. Richins plans to study computer science, a subject he has always enjoyed

and a field with many job opportunities. One person that has had a big influence on Richins is his calculus and physics teacher, Vic Hofstetter, who wrote a letter of recommendation on his behalf. Hoffstetter also went to Princeton, which gave Richins insight to the unversity. Most students have a few schools in mind when they apply to college--a dream school and then a backup in case things don’t work out. Richins applied early admission to Princeton, and without a chance to even think about possible back-up schools, he was accepted. Although Richins never applied to another school, one piece of advice he had for underclassmen going through the college application process is to have a “reach” school in mind.

Boise School District may implement 7-period day By Joy Wilson

jwilson@borahsenator.com When transitioning from junior high to high school, students have to get used to changes in schedule and atmosphere. For the class of 2017, however, one aspect of high school may not be so different. It is likely that the Boise Independent School District (BSD) will be implementing a seven-period schedule starting in the 2014-2015 school year, according to Career Counselor Josh Ritchie. “Students take a lot of summer school classes to stay in AP and accelerated programs, and still keep their electives,” said Vic Hofstetter, a calculus and physics teacher who was on a committee that studied the details of the change. “They specifically talked

about math seminars that take up time,” he said. Another key factor in determining whether another period will be added to the school day is the math and science credit requirements that were put into effect two years ago, according to Ritchie. The extra period is meant to help students fit more classes in their schedules. “I think it’ll be great. Kids who are squeezing things in will be helped a lot,” said Ritchie. “It builds in time for students to get the credits that are required for graduation as well as take other courses,” he said. Each class will be approximately seven minutes shorter, according to Hofstetter. The school day will begin at the same time, but it will end around 3:15 p.m. “If we kept the start and end times

the same, each class would only be 45 minutes, which is considered too short for high school,” said Hofstetter. Although the district may be adding another period to the day, they will not be upping the graduation credit requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. The minimum 48 credits needed for graduation will not change next year, according to Ritchie. The new schedule will affect all four high schools in the BSD. It will also influence the busing schedules for elementary and junior high schools in the district, and the Dennis Technical Education Center. Borah will be registering for seven periods, even though the change is not absolute at this point. It’s possible to drop a class if officials decide to keep the schedule the same next year, said Hofstetter.

Opinion

February 4, 2014

Student benefit from 7-period day is questionable It hinges on students choosing academic classes rather than filler TA periods Staff Editorial Next year, all high schools in the Boise School District are facing the possibility of having a seven-period school day. While the school board still has yet to make a final decision, students will be registering in February for seven classes for the 2014-2015 school year. What will a day with a seventh period look like?

Having the extra period is beneficial for students who don’t have time to take all the classes they want. It should be especially helpful for students who are required to take multiple periods in a subject, such as band or choir, but want to squeeze in other classes as well. It would also help students who want to graduate early be able to fit in more classes. Ultimately, the seventh period would give students more freedom to take the electives they want. But what if you can’t think of seven classes you want to take? English teacher Toni Ansotegui, who worked with a similar schedule last year

at Centennial High School, said this can sometimes be the case. “Most kids simply don’t have enough interests to fill up an entire schedule,” she said. “They just don’t have any ideas as to what they could do.” Ansotegui recalled seeing an onslaught of students every year asking for teacher assistant periods, just so they could have a full schedule. While that can be a way to fill up empty spaces, AVID teacher Amy Everson personally advises against it for college hopeful students. “If you’re an academic and hardworking student, having a complete schedule is a way to let colleges know that,” she said.

All classes will be shortened by three to seven minutes to make room for the extra period. For a student, that may not mean much. But for a teacher, it’s a different matter entirely. The shortened periods will give teachers less time to prepare for each class, and less time to teach more students. “We didn’t get to see kids as much,” said Ansotegui.“The Meridian School District ended up having to change the way we do finals all because of that.” Ultimately, the seventh period will only be beneficial towards students who use it to its full advantage. Otherwise, students aren’t going to get much out of it.

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Minimum wage needs raised, not enough to live on jnielsen@borahsenator.com Imagine having to scrimp and scrape every cent in order to live. Those who live off of minimum wage have to watch every penny. Minimum wage in Idaho is $7.25 an hour, and working a full-time job at 40 hours a week will only provide a person with $1,160 every month--before taxes are taken out. This is reality for many people in 30 states around America. The highest minimum wage, $9.32 an hour, is in Washington, according to money.cnn.com. Such an hourly income does not necessarily make it easier to live, because the cost of living is much higher in Washington than in Idaho. When broken down, the $1,160 a month does not leave much money for any unforeseen expenses like car

trouble or any medical expenses. After everything--rent, electricity, gas, car payments--is taken out, there is $173 left over. Senior Kastil Gregory works at a fast food chain for $7.25 an hour about 19 hours a week. Gregory said working full time at a minimum wage would not support a person living on his or her own. Minimum wage is not enough to live off of. A single person living in Idaho can only afford to rent a room in an apartment with a maximum of $300 per month. Utilities (including power and natural gas) are $75 a month, gas for an economical car is about $60 a month, and insurance for a used economical car is $40. Since everyone has a cellphone now, tack on $30 a month for a basic plan and splurge the $8 a month for entertainment (economize with Netflix).

This budget alone is not enough to survive on, and does not include any medical insurance. If someone decides to rent a house with a roommate or two, the cost of rent and utilities will be dramatically more expensive. Utilities would now include sewer, garbage and water, and the price will fluctuate with the seasons. No one can live paycheck-to-paycheck on $43.25 a week with any unforeseen expenses. It is literally impossible for anyone to live off of a minimum wage job, which is why the federal government should raise the minimum wage to at least $8. There is a need to raise the minimum wage not only in Idaho, but all around the United States. There is no way any American can survive on a $1,160 budget a month alone.

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#ManCrushMonday People post pictures of their real life and celebrity crushes. #TransformationTuesday Post a picture of you as a kid and a current picture next to it. #WomanCrushWednesday People post pictures of their real life and celebrity crushes. #ThrowbackThursday Picture of a fond memory. #FridayFunday Post a picture of a fun activity to do on a Friday night.

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#Caturday Cats everywhere! Saturday’s people post pictures of their feline friends.

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#SelfieSunday Whether it’s in the bathroom or on top of Mount Everest, people post selfies left and right.

Twitter

Posting to public spaces requires common sense By Erica Rowe

erowe@borahsenator.com You would think that people 18 and older would have some sense in what and what not to post on social media sites, but not everyone does. In fact, most lack such self-awareness. Colleges and future employers look at your social media pages and posts a lot more than you think. Josh Ritchie, Career Counselor, said he gets a lot of wrong first impressions because of what he has seen posted on students’ social media sites. “It’s easy to look like a drama queen on Facebook,” he said. Janel Kerr, Program Manager at Idaho

Division of Professional-Technical Education, said she hasn’t used Facebook in three years because she was finding out things she didn’t want to know and it put her in a lot of awkward situations. She said, “If you’re going to post a picture, make it one you would send to your grandma.” According to Kerr, there is no such thing as privacy on the Internet. If someone is determined to find something, they will find a way to get to it. Goofy emails, Ritchie said, make you look unprofessional and immature, so just create one that consists of your name--something simple. “Even if I Eat Puppies is your favorite band, you shouldn’t use it for your email

address,” he stated. Ritchie also said it is very easy to lose control on Facebook. He knows people who have lost their jobs just because of a simple joke or a complaint about being depressed and heartbroken posted on Facebook. “People can see that,” he said. “It’s not private.” The most obvious pitfalls of posting on social media sites are illegal activities like using illegal substances and underage drinking. Other no-no’s are updates on everything you are doing throughout your day, such as complaining, swearing, and anything about how much you hate your job or coworkers.

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Satire: Whole world revolves around access to Internet By Joy Wilson

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“Facebook is the best because I can stalk people I dislike or find extremely attractive and find out everything about their life.” Junior Autumn Whittaker

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After only two hours on Facebook, my computer screen went dark. A few seconds later, it flickered back on with an error message at the top of the screen and a surrounding Facebook-blue border. Error: Mandatory Shutdown We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Assuming the computer was a piece of junk (as I’d always suspected), I checked my iPhone. The same error page popped up as soon as the app loaded. Frantically, I flicked back to my home screen and tapped on the little blue bird. Twitter was down with the exact same error. I checked Instagram--same thing. Tumblr, Pinterest, Linkedin, Reddit, 4chan, all of them gone in an instant. Feeling shaky, I inspected the Wi-Fi modem, but to no avail. My heart pounded and my head spun. I stumbled toward the front door. Con-

fused and disoriented, I went outside. The entire block was full of neighbors stumbling out of their houses with a similar look of shock, terror, confusion and desperation. Everyone meandered around their lawns and driveways. Socially deprived citizens stared at the thick black letters of the error code and sobbed. When would we be back online? How long would it be until we could see a mom’s inspirational status? I missed the pictures of Nancy’s white chocolate mocha she posted every afternoon. A week went by with no change. Every social media outlet was gone. According to the nine o’clock news, no one knew what had gone wrong with any of the sites and apps. The tech support staff of each company was frantically working to get them back online, but nothing was working. The post office had stopped delivering mail, the bank had shut down, and every office worker had to stay home. The whole world was at a standstill.

Arts & Entertainment

Treefort Festival volunteers make lasting memories

By Sage Rogers

srogers@borahsenator.com Hundreds, including Borah students, attend the annual March music festival, Treefort, here in Boise. Running March 20-23, Treefort Music Festival will be hosting a huge variety of artists at different venues in downtown Boise. Junior Craig Macomb, volunteers at the event. “Volunteering is so much fun,” said Macomb, “and it has it benefits.” Treefort volunteers pay $20 and receive a four-day wristband that’s the equivalent of the $119 entrance pass. And, just like any other volunteer work, the hours received from working at Treefort can be used on a resume. Volunteers also receive a free Treefort T-shirt. Besides the general value of service, Macomb said, “Just the memories you

Pickup Lines I think you’re suffering from lack of vitamin me. - Senior Ashley Hoxie

Are you an alien? Because you just abducted my heart. - Senior Sarah Draze

Are you made of copper and Terillium? Because you are CuTe. - Senior Annika Moffett

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Do you know CPR, because you take my breath away. - Junior Timothy Vaughan

How much does a polar bear weigh, enough to break the ice! - Senior Thomas Baker

Is there an airport nearby? Or is that just my heart taking off? - Junior Tyson Hoyt

make are worth it.” Macomb described his last experience at Treefort as “euphoric,” and “a great way to kick off spring break.”

Love songs “Far Away” by Nickelback

- Junior Abraham Castillo

“Say You Like Me” by We The Kings

- Sophomore Victoria Hoadley

“Still Into You” by Paramore

- Junior Lilly West

“Your Man” by Josh Turner

- Senior Alea Cross

Do you have a bandaid? Because I just scraped my knee falling for you.

If I put my body on yours, would you hold it against me? - Sophomore Mekai Barr

- Sophomore Jenny Aquino

How was heaven when you left it? - Junior Harmony Soto

Do you have a sunburn, or are you always this hot? - Junior Hailey Jorgensen

Did it hurt when you fell from heaven? - Sophomore Mike Martindale

I’m not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together. - Junior Jon Ramsey

From crowd surfing to tossing up his sweater for the lead guitarist of Foxygen, Macomb savors the memories from his volunteer stint last year. Treefort houses a number of different venues including many local hotspots, but Macomb said his favorites are the El Korah Shrine and the Main Stage. “I love to see the people and hear all the music around me,” he said. Macomb said he was feeling lucky to work there. “I met some cool people from the bands and I got a ton of free food.” Macomb hopes to volunteer every year he can, he said, and suggested that anyone interested in volunteering this year should sign up right away. Some of main headliners include: Dan Deacon, RJD2, Blockhead, The Dwarves, and Thriftworks. “Being a volunteer is so much fun, and so many good memories have been made during the festival,” said Macomb.

“Wanted” by Hunter Hayes

- Junior Maggie Gilson

“5 Years Time” by Noah & the Whale - Junior Hailey Jorgensen

“I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton

“Just the way you are” by Billy Joel

- American Governement Teacher Korrin Rue

“My Best Friend” by Tim McGraw

- English and Debate Teacher Donald Drobny

“I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles - Math Teacher Bill Donaldson

“She’s Every Women” by Garth Brooks

- Math Teacher Alyson Pincock

“Samson” by Regina Spektor

- Senior August McKernan

“Cry Me a River” by Julie London

- Junior Jason Caughell

- Newspaper and English Teacher Michelle Harmon

“Overjoyed” by Matchbox Twenty

“Am I the Only One?” by Barenaked Ladies

- Sophomore Riley Simpson

- Junior Jon Ramsey

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A kiss, sigh, giggle--teen couples in love By Mackenzie Chiles

Summer & Tyler

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igh school relationships, long or short term, are filled with memories that will always be treasured. Sophomores Summer Morrison and Tyler Goodsell, are a couple that have been dating since the 7th grade. They have grown a strong bond with one another because they have known each other for such a long time. Their love story began in the 6th grade for Goodsell. He said that’s when he first started to like her, but it wasn’t until the 7th grade that they started communicating on a frequent basis. Goodsell said it started out in a messy manner. He originally went to ask her out while Morrison’s friend was sent to ask him out for Morrison. The good thing about their relationship is how they are able to balance their relationships with each other and with friends. “I didn’t know how long it would last, I just knew I liked her,” Goodsell said.

s for junior couple Joy Wilson and Jonah Nelson, their relationship began while in photography class. Both Wilson and Nelson were immediately attracted to each other. Texting and talking transformed into the start of a relationship. “He walked me home one day and asked me out. I said ‘that sounds cool.’ Later he had texted me to make sure I said yes,” said Wilson. A positive aspect of their relationship is how well their personalities mesh; they share many common interests. Another component that has played a big role in their relationship is their group of friends; they both like to hang out with the same people. Nelson has always been there for Wilson, whether it’s by helping her with math homework or being her support system during the hard times in her life.

enior couple Cole Skinner and Allie Wolfe have been together going on four years, as of April 29,

2014. Starting off by flirting at South Jr. High basketball games, the relationship progressed. They were best friends

“He walked me home one day and asked me out. I said ‘that sounds cool.’ Later he had texted me to make sure I said yes.” Junior Joy Wilson before they became boyfriend and girlfriend. Wolfe said they also have a great relationship with each other’s families. Wolfe said she hangs out with Skinner’s little sisters and is best friends with his older sister. She suggested, “Be best friends first, and make sure you’re happy.” Being high school sweethearts, they plan to stay together in college, communicating by face timing, phone calls, and visits to see each other. Wolfe hopes to go to college in California or Arizona, and Skinner plans to play baseball at College of Southern Idaho.

any people have mixed feelings about high school relationships and whether they are worth it. Going through high school many people are still trying to find out who they are, so a long-term relationship with a person during such a tumultuous period can be a gamble. Having a serious relationship for many couples is a positive experience in life. “High school relationships are a good foundation for future relationships,” said Wilson. According to those at Borah who are in steady partnerships, here are some tips for high school relationships: · Be yourself; · Make time for friends; · Have a good foundation; · Make sure you’re happy; and · Support your partner in everything.

Joy & Jonah

Sports

February 4, 2014

Tri-high school hockey team maintains winning season By Jake Fletcher

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Sophomore Hunter Hamilton takes control of the puck in the game against the Canyon County Yotes. Borah Capital Meridian won 10-0. The team’s ratio is nine wins and three loses. Playoffs for BCM starts Feb. 7.

Students take part in innovative debate olympics for final exam By Amanda Wester

awester@borahsenator.com Most teachers like to give an essay, or a 75-100 question booklet for an EOC, but not the Debate teacher, Don Drobny. This year, Drobny decided to have his debate students compete in a Debate Olympics. He got the idea from a college debate class, so essentially his students were tested doing college-level thinking and competing. His students were split into four teams. Each team competed against each other in five different types of competitive speech and debate. They had an opening speech, and a rebuttal; they had to do an impromptu speech, a pre-written one, and an interpretation of events meaning they interpret a speech that they were given. Each person was also given a topic with which to compete against one another.

The class listened, judged and rated the debates. Each team also had a team captain. The captains were on varsity debate; they were junior Justice Lorance, senior Skyler Tipple, junior Robert Farmer, and senior ReeAnne Burton. Lorance said that being a team captain was fun, but it also came with a lot of responsibility. Justice said, “We had to make sure everything was done and done well.” Drobny said the captains equalized the teams, determined debaters, and also participated in the debates. Although the Debate Olympics counted for 10 percent of their grade, Lorance said that an actual debate is more nerve wracking. “It’s way more pressure!” said Lorance. As for Drobny, he definitely an A+ in EOC testing. The debate Olympics was a great way to prepare his debaters for actual debates.

In Borah hockey, the team is near the end of the season and coming up on playoffs. Borah has had a winning season, but is not undefeated. The team has playoffs coming up very quickly. Seniors on the team are DJ Stoddard, Tyler Gagnon, Sam Jacobson, and Josh Nett play on the tri-high school team (Borah/Capital/Meridian). Junior Ian Gagnon and sophomores Hunter Hamilton and Robert Swofford also play. Most of the players on the team are the same from last year. Jacobson has been playing for 12 years, and says he will continue to play past high school, if possible. According to Jacobson, he became interested in hockey when he went to the fair when he was quite young, and his parents signed him up. Ever since then, he has been playing hockey. According to the players, this season has been going really well because

of better teamwork, more experienced players, and more wins, among other things. The Borah/Capital/Meridian team’s record is 9-3-0. The third number represents overtime losses. The team has 22 points so far in the rankings, an accumulation of a team’s wins (2 points) and losses (0 points). If a team loses in overtime, it receives 1 point. In the high school league, the Borah/ Capital/Meridian team is placed 3rd, right under the Timberline/Boise team, and the Bishop Kelly team, placing first so far. Since the Bishop Kelly team, the Timberline/Boise team, and the Borah/ Capital/Meridian team are all 2 points apart, it is likely that the Borah/Capital/ Meridian team will stay where they are in the standings for the playoffs. Playoffs for the teams start Friday, Feb. 7 with the first game between 4th place and 5th place playing at 5:30 p.m. , with the final competitors scheduled to play Saturday, Feb. 8 at 5:45 p.m.

Varsity basketball player shoots, scores

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Senior Benson Matthews plays forward for the varsity basketball team. He goes to make a basket in the game against Timberline Jan. 18.

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Experienced wrestlers strive to win state title By Nikki Siharath

nsiharath@borahsenator.com As the season builds, wrestlers are practicing and working hard to get to state. State will be Feb. 28 to March 1 at the Idaho Center. But district will come first on Feb. 21. Some team members are preparing for state and have wrestled for several years. There will be 21 students in the district to compete. Sophomore Alex Alderman has been wrestling for six years, since he was in fifth grade. The recent competition he’s wrestled, he won 4-0. “It felt great to be winning--it was the best feeling,” said Alderman. He has been prodded to wrestle by friends. “They push me further to succeed in life.” Alderman will move forward and keep on wrestling through college. “I like this year better than the others, because I won more competitions than usual,” said Alderman.

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Wrestlers drill as coaches look on and give advice on how to better their technique. Junior Dorian Sapien recently competed in Rollie Lane and took third place. He has been wrestling for 10 years, while his father inspired him to

wrestle when he was younger with his twin brother DeVaughn Sapien. “This season has been great so far and it’s been better than the past years, be-

cause I have a lot of workout partners and coaches,” said Sapien. He said he hopes to continue wrestling in college. Senior Alan O’Reilly has been wrestling for six years. He chose to wrestle because it is the most difficult sport and it teaches more than wrestling. He said, “It makes you a man.” Also, Coach Bill West’s quote inspired him. “Wisdom inspires kids to be better than they ever have been before.” O’Reillys recent competition result was 4-2. O’Reilly does not intend to wrestle in college. “So many people there are good, and I couldn’t do anything,” said O’Reilly. West has been pushing every single wrestler really hard to accomplish their goals. “The team has been doing really well,” said West. For practice, they’re usually working out on their strengths. They practice every day except on the day of the match. Before the match, West tells the team to “work harder than the opponent, on the regular bases.”

Q&A Sophomore varsity athlete finds thrill, satisfaction in sports By Brittany Perry

bperry@borahsenator.com 6’1”, 180 pounds, Jake Paulin is one of four sophomores on the boys varsity basketball team for the 2013-2014 season. Paulin dedicates himself to football and basketball. He excels in school and has high hopes for his first year on the varsity basketball team. Academics and sports play a large role in Paulin’s life. Q: What does it feel like to be one of the four sophomores on the varsity basketball team this year? A: It seems normal being with the seniors. I was a little intimidated by the seniors at first, because it was different. It’s not scary though, I was used to playing with the older guys from football. Q: How is the team coping with the loss of star player Isaiah Wright? A: We’re coming together more as a team and we’re definitely healing. It was a big loss. I saw him as our leader and it was hard.

Q: What is one of the team’s main goals for the season, or by the end of the season? A: One of our main goals is to make it to state. Q: What is your own personal goal for the season? A: To get as much out of the season as I can. Q: How long have you been playing basketball? A: Since 1st grade. I played YBALL, but it wasn’t competitive or anything. Q: Who inspires you to play basketball? A: At first my dad. Now, I just like it. I’ve come to like basketball a lot. It’s probably one of my favorite sports. Q: Do you have any advice for incoming players? A: Enjoy the sport. It’s competitive, but try your best to have fun and give it your all.

Q: Do you play any other sports, besides basketball and football? A: Nope. But I do play club basketball, when regular basketball isn’t going on. Q: Do you plan on playing basketball throughout your high school career? A: Yeah, I would like to. Q: Is winning always the most important part of a game? A: Not always. At the end of a game--if you feel like you gave it everything you had--that’s what really matters, not the score on the scoreboard. Q: Over all the years you have played basketball, which has been your favorite year and why? A: This year. I am older and it’s one of my most exciting years. It just seems like you build on each year. Q: Do you plan on playing sports after high school? A: I would like to, but academics come first.

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Sophomore Jake Paulin sets up a basket in the game against Timberline. Paulin is one of four sophomores on the team.

Trends

Backpack basics: what every girl needs to survive the school day

February 4, 2014

Leggings vs. Pants Two fashion staples compete for ultimate domination in a battle between comfort and a societal expectation of what women should wear in public By Brittany Perry

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By Erica Rowe

erowe@borahsenator.com To be successful in school, all you need is books, pencils, and your brain, right? Wrong. There are many more things that a girl needs to bring to school. Most girls said that they always have makeup, a hair brush, deodorant, and perfume in their backpack so they look and smell their best at all times. But not all girls keep those; others instead say chap stick and gum are definite necessities for their bag. Why you ask? Chap stick is important because it keeps your lips from getting dry and crusty, which no girl wants to have. Gum, of course, keeps your breath fresh. It helps avoid those awkward moments of “Does my breath smell bad?” Almost all girls responded that they had their wallet, house/car keys, and a hygienic pouch (full of Midol, tampons, and anything else they think they might need) in their school bag at all times. Other common products are headphones, bobby pins, lotion, and a phone charger. Least common on the list are some type of drink and candy. “I always make sure to keep some candy and a beverage in my bag to refuel me throughout the day,” said senior August McKernan. So, if you want to be prepared for school and any emergency, keep in mind that these are important products to have.

Bobby Pins Deodorant Chapstick Drink Hygenic Pouch Lotion

Popular online magazines, like ezinearticles.com, describe the historical popularity of leggings, from a source of warmth and prevention of insect bites to their current fashionable status: a substitute for jeans and other types of pants. “Leggings are one of the most versatile fashion items, allowing you to dress them up or down to fit any occasion, providing you with a stylish outfit without too much effort or expense.” The site also noted that, historically, males were more commonly found wearing leggings, whereas today it is mainly females. Leggings have been around since the 19th century. Pants and leggings have sparked a controversy among individuals from various ages. The question is whether leggings should be considered pants. Some deem they should not be worn to school, whereas others say they should. Leg-

gings do cover up a person’s legs. Sophomore Jacee Williamson said, “I like leggings because they are comfortable, cheap, soft, and match with everything. I think they are fine to wear to school. They are perfectly fine and no different than jeans.” Williamson said that she can understand how sometimes they might be considered inappropriate. “Sometimes they get worn out and become see through or the bandonk game is just too strong.” Schools, like Rocky Mountain High School in Meridian, have banned yoga pants (which are similar to leggings), but Borah has yet to address this in its school dress code. Most Borah females report feeling comfortable, while most guys here commented that they have no idea the difference between leggings and yoga pants. Senior Sabrina Anselmo said she wears leggings all the time. Anselmo commented that they are comfortable and they go with anything. Her favor-

ite places to buy leggings vary from Forever 21 to Wet Seal, Deb and Apricot Lane--all located within the Boise Towne Square Mall. One of the most common stereotypical assumptions about girls that wear leggings is that they do so only to impress boys. However many girls do not follow through with this idea that what they wear revolves all around the guys. Anselmo is all for the acceptance of leggings and said she agrees they should be considered appropriate. Although some people might assume bad things about you if you are wearing yoga pants, Anselmo disagreed. “You could be wearing jeans but be a meth addict. It shouldn’t matter what you wear.” Senior Danielle Martin said she absolutely loves leggings. “They are cute and have pretty designs. My favorite design is the aztec ones.” Martin said she did not understand why some people consider them inappropriate to wear to school.

Avoid the cliché ways of asking out your Valentine By Ashlee Gillespie

agillespie@borahsenator.com Valentine’s Day is the all too famous commercialized day of love, so what better way to express your feelings for that special someone than by asking them to be your Valentine on this holiday? Enough of the cliché teddy bear, roses, and chocolates approach, this Valentine’s Day be as creative and out of the box as possible. An endearing way to ask your Valentine is an invitation for a fun-filled date. Take a trip to a bowling alley with your special someone, or a group of friends and talk to the employees about having, “Will you be my Valentine?” flash on the overhead score screen after the last bowler has rolled, ensuring a

sweet surprise to a fun date. On this day you’re expressing your affection towards someone, so why not include what makes him/her special to you in the Valentine’s gift? Beginning Feb. 1 and each day leading up to Feb. 14, present little gifts with a thoughtful note attached about why he or she is special to you, either anonymously or in person On the final day present a final, larger gift asking the special person to be your Valentine. A similar idea, but including a more Valentine-themed aspect, would be to create 14 heart cutouts and write on each heart why you like or what makes him/ her special to you. Present them all on Valentine’s, or the first 14 days of February to your special

someone and he/she will surely be taken aback by your romantic talent. For couples that have been together for a significant amount of time, thinking of new and exciting ideas can be tough. Stay simple and sweet by re-creating your first date with your significant other. Avoid getting caught up in the mushy, over-used Valentine’s Day gifts and dates. Show your romantic and fun-loving side by presenting gifts that show your compatibility with your special someone. Be as fun and creative as possible on this day of affection and you and your significant other are sure to have a spectacular day.

Fun & Games

February 4, 2014

Satire: But dad, girls have cooties ... ewwwwwwww By Harmony Soto

hsoto@borahsenator.com Katie is so annoying! I sit next to her in class, and she likes to hum while she does her work. She especially likes to hum songs from that Disney movie about the red haired mermaid. I hate princess movies. But Katie likes everything pink and girly, like princesses. She wears skirts every day, and she freaks out if her clothes get dirty. One time during recess, we were playing soccer in the field and I accidentally ran into her and knocked her over. Bright green grass stains appeared on her white tights where she fell, and she yelled at me and ran off crying. What a baby! She doesn’t go into the field much, but she likes to draw a lot. She even draws in class while the teacher’s talking. She always gets excited when we have to do an art project, but I’m always the opposite. But I like her drawings. I don’t like to say it, but I think they’re pretty. I like the colors she uses in them. But I don’t ever

want to tell her I like them. The other kids would think I like her. And I don’t! Girls are gross. They like pink and I don’t like pink. They play with dolls and dolls are stupid. And they like princess movies--and I hate princess movies! Girls are dumb. Katie’s not that dumb, though. She’s actually kind of smart. And her drawings are nice. But whenever she talks to me, she’s never very nice. Dad says that’s how you tell when a girl likes you--when she like, likes you. He said that’s how he knew Mom liked him. And since Valentines Day is coming up, he says I should give Katie a card. So, okay. Maybe I do like, like Katie. Only a little though--and it’s only ‘cause she’s sort of smart and can draw. So maybe, I’ll do what my dad says and get her a card for Valentine’s Day. But I’m going to make the card myself and I won’t put my name anywhere on it, so she doesn’t know it’s from me. After all, what would all my friends think if they found out I made a Valentine’s card for a girl?

Directions: Play with one or more people. Each player draws one line, either vertically or horizontally from one dot to another, to ultimately create the box. The player who completes a box puts his/her initials inside. The person with the most initials wins.

Directions: Each row, column and block must have numbers from 1 to 9 in them. No number can appear more than once in any row, column, or block. Difficulty: Easy