February 2015 by Borah Senator

“Variety Show is put out to the school to show them there’s a lot of talent no one knows of.” Sophomore Chelen French PAGE 5

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Serra Kerpa By Kassie Gillespie

kgillespie@borahsenator.com Senior cover artist, Serra Kerpa, started getting into art during her junior

February 23, 2015 high years. This is when she started drawing in her beginning art classes and realized that she was pretty good at coming up with original pieces that were widely enjoyed. The mediums she prefers to work with are paints and colored pencils. She has inspired herself to move forward with her talent. She has even entered her art in multiple competi-

tions including The Boise Art Museum Contest. Even if her art doesn’t win, she plans to enter in more competitions in the future. Kerpa is currently enrolled in upwards of four art classes including AP Studio Design, among others. Her favorite things to work on are her paintings of people and nature scenes using all sorts of different artistic styles.

Staff Head Honchos: Editor-in-Chief: Harmony Soto, Joy Wilson Assistant to the Adviser: Jake Fletcher Photo Manager: Kassie Gillespie Advertising Manager: Amanda Wester Web Editor: Edward Dunn, Sage Rogers Graphic Designer: Joy Wilson Editorial Cartoonist: Monica Alder, Abigail Roundtree Page Editors: Cover: Joy Wilson Borah Bio: Ashley Sagrero News: Jake Fletcher Opinion: Madalyn Parrish, Harmony Soto Life: Ashlee Gillespie Double Truck: Harmony Soto, Joy Wilson Sports: Amanda Wester Fun & Games: Hana Krogness Staff Photographers: Kassie Gillespie, Hana Krogness Writers: Kassie Gillespie, Aurora Wellington, Carter Spjute, Wes Loertscher, Sammy Small Adviser: Michelle Harmon

Substitute teacher excited about each student he teaches By Sammy Small

ssmall@borahsenator.com “What is a blind, one-eyed, onearmed, mustached man doing in a place like this?” asked retired teacher Gerald Hensley. Hensley isn’t everything he has said about himself. All four of his limbs are attached to his body, and he makes great use of them when he tends to his small orchard, a raspberry farm, and a big garden. “I was cursed with two green thumbs,” he said. His parents grew up with a garden and raised him the same way. “When I was a kid, I tried to stay the hell out of the garden in case I didn’t like the work. Now it’s peaceful and calming. I can be alone with my thoughts.” Hensley runs a small garden business

out of his backyard. In fact, Michelle but didn’t graduate. Harmon, an English teacher who He was drafted into the army instead. worked with Hensley for eight years Hensley spent nine years in the army, before he retired; buys the fruits and some while he was teaching at a high vegetables from him in the summer. school. He first started as a radio operaIf that isn’t interesting enough, he also tor, became a lieutenant, graduated to raises pigeons and races them a platoon leader and finally a competitively. combat engineer. “I caught the disease when I Hensley had a lot of jobs was 10 years old.” Hensley and before he was a teacher, but his father visited a friend of his teaching was one of his favorfather’s, who lived up in the ites. “It’s not about teaching the mountains. They went in her subject; it’s about teaching the barn to see the pigeons. He was people.” enticed by all the sounds and He taught English, theatre, Hensley smells they created. speech, and reading. Hensley Although he never visited couldn’t pick a favorite subject her again, he never forgot that fateful to teach. “The what isn’t as important as day. who we teach. It’s about seeing the light Hensley didn’t always have so much in their eyes when they say ‘ah I know.’” to keep him busy. When he graduated Hensley did not always like the kids. high school, he went into medical school When he began teaching, he didn’t do it

for the kids, but now as a retired substitute, he comes back because he misses them. “I thought what I was going to be doing was beneficial,” said Hensley. “But over the years, I learned to like each person for who they were and what they had to contribute.” Hensley did just that. Most of the time when he substitutes, he charms the kids, always making an impression on them with his kooky sense of humor. “When Hensley retired, we lost someone who is extremely positive for the kids,” said Harmon. Hensley retired in the spring of 2013. He had had three different operations and a cancerous tumor removed. “I was just tired,” said Hensley. Next time you see a blind, one-eyed, one-armed, mustached man around the hallways, it’s probably Mr. Hensley.

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Academic support needs a face lift Staff Editorial Along with the new seven-period day that was introduced this year, came an academic support class in which students are instructed to do homework or study. Some teachers who host the class may choose to have grade checks and/ or have students write out major assignments at certain points in the week while other teachers don’t ask anything of students. While some students feel that it is a pointless waste of class time, others really enjoy having a period to do what they like. As to whether they like the class because they spend the class as it was designed for or they spend the class on their phones is completely dependent on the student. New seminar classes generally geared towards math and advanced science classes are additional times for teachers to help students further. During seminar, students have time to ask questions and work on math and/or science homework.

Last year, administration tried to push for students to turn in work by having Short Lunch Club. Although not necessarily a popular club among students, about half the school was in it the first week. Students were referred to lunch detention, or rather Short Lunch Club, for missing assignments. Teachers were asked to report names of any students that had missing assignments in any class. If a student was reported, the student was to go to their designated classroom on Thursday during long lunch and spend their time doing work during the period. Long lunch is when teachers collaborate by departments. Eventually students stopped going when they realized there wasn’t any punishment for skipping it and that it was ineffective because no one assigned to supervise the classrooms was motivated to make students work during the time given. Staff and security employees were assigned to classrooms all over campus, and 4th period teachers escorted their list of students to assigned

Is Generation Z the worst? By Madalyn Parrish

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jwilson@borahsenator.com Generation Z is generally considered to be anyone born after 1995. Lately, we have been regarded as unemployable, narcissistic, and popculture preoccupied. We are digital natives who allegedly take nothing seriously and value the easy way over good old-fashioned elbow grease. Such claims are blatantly untrue. Gen Z is technologically savvy. We take initiative and face problems head on using the tools and technology with which we are so familiar. Our ability to use creativity to innovate and improve the world around us is unparalleled. Gen Z-ers are constantly thinking about events taking place thousands of miles away. With internet access, we can communicate with ease beyond traditional barriers of language, time, and culture. Where others see limitations, we bring to the table an unprecedented level of confidence, charisma, and competence, and we are going to prove it.

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Every time a new generation is born, an old generation of critics claim it is the worst. When it comes to Generation Z, it is my take that we are all blubbering cesspools of sadness and cruelty. We just aren’t very kind to each other and that causes us so much stress. Teenagers in high school are so cruel. Every day I see in the halls and on Facebook an abundance of talk about fights and a few people yelling racial slurs all over the place. The fact that our generation thinks this is okay behavior just irks me. No one deserves to be hurt in such a way. As long as our generation continues to attack each other and remain oblivious to the feelings of others, this generation will go nowhere. There is no hope in generations that are torturing each other. Any time any advances are made to stop the cruelty, our generation just ignores it. The future is not looking too bright for this generation.

By Joy Wilson

rooms, and the teachers left for collaboration time -- some students complained nobody was there who could help them with their questions on missing assignments. The same scenario seems to be happening with Academic Support. Although many students are taking advantage of the time to study, work on homework, talk to teachers, and use materials that are available only at school, others use it as a time to text or play games on their phones, talk to friends, or skip out on a class period. Academic support is sometimes selected by students, while others are assigned the class. Students forced to take the class are the ones who generally don’t use the time well and don’t enjoy it. They are the students that say it is a waste of time, or are the ones that waste time doing nothing. Just like anything, people can’t be forced to do something or they won’t perform well. The same goes for any class, including academic support.

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Islamophobia is a problem in America due to film’s dangerous stereotypes By Madalyn Parrish

mparrish@borahsenator.com In the new hit film, “American Sniper,” a character named Chris Kyle allegedly goes around killing Muslims like it’s the new Call of Duty game. Why is this one of America’s most profitable forms of entertainment? Some American audiences apparently like watching some so-called war hero shoot people like it’s nothing just because -- in this area of the world -- Islam has become a popular subject for insinuation. A quote from the Qur’an, verse 5:32, illustrates how peaceful Islam is. “Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption done in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.”

Many Americans believe people of the Islamic faith are nothing but terrorists, which is unfair and shows the lack of education people have regarding the religion. Popular films like “American Sniper” fuel stereotypes. Events such as the attack in France on the satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, confirm for many people the idea that Muslims are all extremists. The truth is that all Muslims are terrorists except for the 99.9% that aren’t. People need to understand that Islam, like all other major world religions, preaches peace. The idea that Islam is a violent faith is a product of media skewing people’s views. Islamic faith preaches peace and love. Shame on you, “American Sniper,” for glorifying a dangerous stereotype as if it were no more consequential than an entertaining video game.

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Immigration law impacts student’s family By Ashley Sagrero

asagrero@borahsenator.com While the President of the United States issued an executive order in late November 2014, addressing the undocumented population within its borders, senior Pedro Mejia’s father was returning to the U.S. after being deported two years ago. The executive order suggested those who have entered the U.S. prior to Jan. 1, 2010, and fall under the three following criteria, may apply for deferred action and employment authorization for three years, leading to a path of citizenship. • immigrants who have had no criminal record, • immigrants who have kids born and/or raised in the United States, and • immigrants who haven’t left the country for the past five years. The President said he had met people who went to school, were born and/or raised in the United States and were as American as any fourth-generation citizen. However, first-generation Americans with undocumented parents and people born in other countries that are brought to the U.S. as children have the fear of being deported and having their families split up.

Such was the case of Mejia’s family. Mejia’s father and mother have lived in the U.S. for 25 years. Mejia, 17-yearsold, and his two older sisters, 19 and 22, were born in Boise. Mejia explained that his parents moved to the U.S. for job opportunities and better education for their children. In 2011, Mejia’s father was on his way to a job in Nampa, when he was pulled over for speeding. Mejia’s father had been pulled over twice before, and was given a warning that he would be deported if he was pulled over again. Knowing this, as he waited for the police officer to walk up to the window, he began to cry. When the officer saw his teary eyes, the officer assumed he was under the influence of marijuana. Mejia’s father had his court case in the summer of 2012. After it had been presented, the judge wanted to let him stay because he had kids under the age of 18. However, the prosecutor didn’t. Mejia’s father was then asked to leave the country voluntarily by July of 2012 or he would be forcefully deported. Knowing this, Mejia’s father left by the given date. For the next two years in which Mejias father was away from his family, he lived in Mexico. The first year, he lived with his sister until he found out she had been stealing from him. He then

lived by himself, and owed a small convenience store during the time he was there. Mejia’s family was supported by Mejia’s father’s side of the family for a while, but such help slowly disappeared. The first couple of months that Mejia’s father was gone, the oldest daughter was still in college, and Mejia’s mother was severely depressed, to the point Mejia and his middle sister feared she may commit suicide. Initially, Mejia’s family floated financially, even though Mejia’s father was the breadwinner in their family of five, having worked with air conditioning. Mejia’s family had around $7,000 in savings as well as some income with Mejia’s mother’s housekeeping job at a hotel, but after seven months of paying bills, buying groceries, and sending money to Mejia’s father in Mexico, they exhausted their resources. Mejia can still recall the time they had $100 for groceries that needed to last them for the entire month. The oldest daughter was forced to quit school after her sophomore year of college and began working to help pay bills and support Mejia’s family. They waited two years for change, even one time going to the Idaho Statehouse to testify about their experience to Senator Mike Crapo and Representative

Raul Labrador. Because neither official was there, Mejia’s family presented the story to the office representatives According to Mejia, the family received an official letter the following week acknowledging the problem, but apart from that letter, they didn’t hear from either of the elected officers again. In September, Mejia’s family decided to take matters into their own hands. “After those two years were up, we were waiting for the government or Obama to pass something to legally have my dad come back, but nothing worked so we decided to do it illegally,” explained Mejia. Mejia’s father crossed the border once through the Rio Grande but was caught and sent back to Mexico. The second time, in November, he used an alias and a fake green card that cost $7,000. He made it home to his family in November of 2014, and Mejia’s mother and oldest sister picked him up in Las Vegas. Mejia’s oldest sister plans to return to college. The middle sister dropped out of college and moved away a year ago. Mejia plans to attend the University of Idaho, paying for his school with financial aid and scholarships. He hopes to study criminal justice; his family’s situation has been a big influence on his post-secondary plans.

Preview Theater produces ‘The Matchmakers’ By Wes Loertscher

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By Kassie Gillespie | kgillespie@borahsenator.com

Seniors Aidan Transtrum, Emily Kramer, and Alex Heist rehearse in preparation for the play, “The Matchmakers.”

Romance is in the air in the aftermath of Valentine’s day. But beware, the month of love has a dark secret. February is one of the most common times for couples to go through a rough patch, or even break up. So what do you do to avoid all the heartache and save your relationship with that special someone? We all know that feeling of wanting to follow through with your date, but it is difficult to be able to find the right thing to do in the late winter weather. You don’t want to stay home and do nothing, but it seems like everything else available to do would cost a fortune. The theater department has two words for you. Romantic. Comedy.

If you went to the theater department’s production of “Pieces” last year, you would know just how stunning the theater students can be. The play was about two young New Yorkers falling in love, only to be tragically ripped apart by the terrorist bombings of September 11. The story was heartbreaking for the entire audience. However amazing last year’s play was, you can breathe easy this year. The theater students are proud to announce the production of the comedy Matchmakers. As many would know, the stress and drama of break-ups are extremely difficult for kids to go through. After a rough break up of her own, 17-year-old Bree’s parents are falling apart as well. As if that wasn’t enough, she starts to fall in love with her parents’ marriage coun-

selor’s son. At the same time, her mom starts seeing the marriage counselor, and it’s not to counsel her marriage. “The story is hilarious, and is really easy for anybody to relate to!” explained senior Aidan Transtrum. “The play really displays the entire theater department’s skills by using a bigger cast.” The play has no real stars to highlight; every role will make you giggle equally. The curtain will lift this Wednesday through Saturday (Feb. 25-28). It is the perfect place to bring that special someone. Even if there is no special someone, there are rumors that there are several available actors and actresses in the play that would love to meet with you after the play. After all, February is the month of love.

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Variety Show demonstrates campus talent By Aurora Wellington

awellington@borahsenator.com The 2015 Variety Show, hosted and organized by Borah’s choral department Feb. 9, showcased some of Ars Nova and Tactus’ talented members. The acts included everything from singing and dancing to a bit of impromptu stand-up comedy. Tactus is Borah’s varsity mens choir composed of auditioned 10-12 grade males. Ars Nova is the varsity womens choir that includes auditioned 10-12 grade females. “Variety Show is put out to the school to show them there’s a lot of talent no one knows of,” said sophomore Chelen French, a member of Ars Nova. The opening act was a lighthearted introduction to the show. Ars Nova and

Tactus danced to “Life is a highway” accompanied by The Squids: senior Rhiannon Terry, senior Peter Daniel, junior Greg Draney and junior Thomas Metzger. The choreography was fun and everyone on stage seemed to be having lots of it. The Squids are an instrumental jazz ensemble composed of students who can fluently play the piano, bass (upright and electric), drums, or guitar. Senior Riley Brooks was accompanied by senior Tyson Hoyt in the cover “Disaster Hearts” by I fight Dragons. They produced a touching performance. Brooks’ heartfelt singing set the piece, along with Hoyt’s piano playing (the lighting added to the mood). “NIV” by Black Sabbath was performed by 30 Pieces. Junior Fox Poole, junior Gavin McWilliams, sophomore

‘American Sniper’ creates debate about Navy SEAL’s role: War hero? By Wes Loertscher

wloertscher@borahsenator.com Gov. Greg Abbott declared Feb. 2 “Chris Kyle Day” in Texas, the home state of the most lethal sniper in American history. Chris Kyle is the subject of the record-breaking film “American Sniper,” based on Chris Kyle’s autobiography. Both the movie and the book have gotten mixed responses from audiences everywhere. Kyle earned a legendary status among his fellow SEALS, Marines, and U.S. Army soldiers, who he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops. Nicknamed The Legend by his Navy SEAL brothers, from 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States Military history. Kyle has officially more then 160 confirmed kills (the previous American record was 109), but has declined to verify the total number for his book. Iraqi insurgents feared Kyle so much they named him Al-Shaitan (The Devil) and placed a $20,000 reward for anyone who kills him. The controversy surrounding Kyle is in the question of whether he is a war hero.

“(American Sniper) convinces viewers that Chris Kyle is what heroism looks like: a great guy who shoots a lot of people and doesn›t think twice about it,” said junior Adam Wester. “It’s propaganda! It makes people want to join the military and fight the ‘savages.’ Wester quoted from Kyle’s book when he used the term “savages.” It’s a term Kyle used to describe the targets in his scope. Kyle makes it very clear in an interview on the Bill O’Reilly’s show, “The O’Reilly Factor” on Fox News Channel, in 2012 that the savages were “the people I was killing, not Iraqis…they live by putting fear into other people’s hearts -civilized people just don’t act that way.” Wester said there are no heroes in war, just good soldiers: he was just doing his job, which was to kill. But to the countless soldiers Kyle has saved, he is the greatest hero. It is commonly believed that for every insurgent killed, three marines are saved. That would come to more than 480 lives saved. “He had the guts to stand up and defend this country,” said senior Maggie Gilson. Kyle was shot and killed at a shooting range in Texas in February 2013.

Nick Neser and sophomore Parker Burkett had a different feel from any of the previous acts, and it was a nice change. They had a great sound and great attitude. A mashup of “Suit and Tie” and “Treasure” by Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake dubbed “Suit and Treasure” was performed by senior David Le and the Squids. Its strong instrumental and vocal qualities offered a unique adaptation of the two popular songs. Junior Brianne Moodie, who sang “Sweater Weather” by The Neighborhood in French, supplied an exclusively charming quality to the night’s performances. “Tonight, Tonight” from West Side Story was performed by The Refreshments (sophomore Morgan Draney, sophomore Jackson Hart, sophomore

Wesley Esmond and freshman Nate Hart). The Refreshments held true to their name, as the performance was refreshing. Senior Julie Barr and senior Baylee Kelley in the performance of “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen was a beautiful addition to the show; there was a wonderful flow and sound to the piece. The ending act was a reprise of the opening act performed by Ars Nova and Tactus; it was quite similar and lacked the creativity of all the other aspects of the night’s lineup. The affair with its many interesting and entertaining performances, was an overall funny, lighthearted and creative way to share music with the community. Anyone who didn’t see the show missed out on an amazing opportunity.

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taking up an entire arm or leg, these asian imagery tattoos are known for having a lot of symbolism. Each line, shape, and image has a specific meaning tailored to it, and the design needs to be flexible enough to create a cohesive work. Common tattoos include koi fish, kanji, waves, tigers, and flowers.

Artists honor tattoo age laws By Madalyn Parrish

mparrish@borahsenator.com Every once in a while you’ll come across a kid with a tattoo, let’s just say, that was acquired, let’s say, not so legitimately. The child either didn’t tell his/her parents and faked credentials for an artist who legally cannot tattoo anyone under 18, or it’s a 13-year-old with parents as artists. No matter the situation, laws prevent teens under 18 from purchasing tattoos. Considering the age limit varies from state to state, there is no solid reason for an age limit, as legislative reasons vary from state to state. What the laws for getting a tattoo do have in common is artists are always allowed to ink a tattoo on a person 18 or older. Tattoo artist at Imperial Body Art, Justin Duncan, said “I won’t tattoo under 18.” A lot of tattoo artists seem to feel this way. Duncan said, “I won’t do it because I feel when

a kid tattoos under 18, he will regret it when he gets older.” Some underage teenagers who manage to obtain a tattoo, get a weird one that they believe is the coolest thing at the time, but realize it was a mistake when they grow older. People with parents as tattoo artists who tattoo their children before the children turn 14 are breaking the law. “I think the age should be higher,” said Duncan. “I think it should be increased to 18 years old.” Many teens never regret the tattoos they get. What teen would regret a tattoo that served as a remembrance to a family member who died? Whether you’re 14 or 17 and planning on getting a tattoo, it may be legal in idaho, but if your artist doesn’t want to give you one, you’re out of luck. Tattoo age limit is up to the artist to a point and you just have to find the right one if you want that smiley face tattoo on your ankle you’ve always wanted.

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By Amanda Wester

awester@borasenator.com We’ve all seen people who draw their eyebrows on too thick, or people who may have used a little too much lip liner that day. But what if people started having their makeup done like that permanently? A new rage that has been creeping it’s why up is permanent makeup. The procedure is very similar to getting a tattoo but tattoos use an ink while according to the Food and Drug Administrator (FDA) permanent makeup is considered a cosmetic. The most commonly bought makeup cosmetics are eyeliner and lip liner or eyebrow pencils. The most com-

mon permanent makeup procedures done are eyebrows and lips according to Stephanie Drumwright, a permanent makeup artist. A benift of permanent makeup is that it is less painful than a regular tattoo. The most pain people usually feel is just a slight discomfort even though the procedure is done with the same type of needle and rotary device tattoos are done with. But it does take more than one application to get the desired look or darkness for some patients. Although the world of permanent makeup is new, it is a growing and expanding beauty epidemic that is slowly taking over the cosmetology world with tattoos.

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Clubs at freshman orientation drew in future lions, parents By Hana Krogness

hkrogness@borahsenator.com Every year Borah hosts an orientation for freshman students. In the New Gym Feb. 2, incoming students were provided the opportunity to learn more about extracurricular activities and clubs that are offered. Many future lions and current students were at the event. Parents also attended alongside their children, but most tended to separate and wander in different directions, so there were many parents walking around grabbing pamphlets without children at their sides. Well over 20 clubs were represented at the orientation. Students from the culinary program served crepes, which received a consistent crowd of orientation participants hovering around their table. DECA, a student organization for marketing, also received a lot of attention. A minimum of 10 people surrounded the club’s table at all moments. Many students just stayed for the half hour for which the event was scheduled, but some stayed until the last table shut down at 8 p.m.

“I don’t have a tradition so much as a story. In my fifth-floor apartment in New York City, I once leaned out of my streetside window to the sound of a single St. Patty’s Day bag-piper walking down E. 83rd Street.” Adviser Michelle Harmon Photo by Hana Krogness | hkrogness@borahsenator.com

Students and parents talk and explore Borah’s clubs and opportunities at the Freshman Orientation night Feb. 2 in the New Gym. Multiple students said they would have liked to have the photography elective represented, but said they learned a lot about clubs they were interested in and were even introduced to new clubs about which they weren’t aware. Student Council was a huge part of

organization and set up, and even had its own table. Principal Tim Standlee, counselor Cary Cada, and senior ASB President Conner Gray were among the speakers during the regular start of this afterschool event.

Treefort’s festival vibe attracts audience By Edward Dunn

edunn@borahsenator.com It is that time of year again. Treefort is back and the hype is in the air. For those who don’t know, Treefort is a “five day music festival that takes place in downtown Boise,” said senior Craig Macomb. It runs from March 2529. There are plenty of “forts” under the Treefort umbrella, such as Hackfort or Yogafort. This year Treefort has added two new “forts”: Comedyfort and Kidfort. Comedyfort will take place at the Liquid Lounge and will run for the full length of the festival, and Kidfort is “a creative collection of classes, perfor-

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“My favorite part about Treefort is that there is always something to do.” Senior Nicolette Doty mances and experiences designed for all those Treefort kiddos,” according to the festival’s website. This year, the lineup features fairly famous bands, such as Of Montreal and Foxygen. Senior Nicolette Doty said that her

favorite band last year was Warm Soda. Macomb said he “can’t choose just one, but Dan Deacon, Foxygen, AU, and Built to Spill have been highlights.” Every year, Treefort features plenty of local bands, and this year is no different. Some are: Hollow Wood, Marshall Poole, Mindrips, and Dedicated Servers, but there are many more. Doty said that she is going to see favorites, Foxygen and Of Montreal, but she is also going to “check out new bands.” There are a lot of ways to do Treefort. Among the various “forts,” the music, or just taking in Boise, you’ll never be bored. “My favorite part about [Treefort] is that there is always something to do,” said Doty.

“Usually my family goes about our day normally until dinner time, then my dad makes corned beef and cabbage and drinks beer dyed with green food coloring. We always try to wear as much green as possible, so we don’t get pinched.” Senior Joy Wilson

“I really enjoy going to any store post St. Patty’s Day to get discounted candy. I also get the day off work because my boss is Irish. He plays bagpipes.” Senior Ashley Segrerro

Sports

February 23, 2015

Athlete of the month: wrestler Taylor Owens West said, “He’ll do everything he can to push himself to the next level.” By Harmony Soto

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Photo by Kassie Gillespie

Taylor Owens stands with coaches Jacob West and Bill West after signing.

Though senior Taylor Owens has officially been wrestling since 7th grade at West Jr. Highschool, the sport has always been an essential part of his family life. “It’s always been a family sport,” Owens said. “My dad did it, my uncles did it--I’ve been around it forever.” Owens has been wrestling for Borah since his sophmore year and is currently a member of the varsity team, and has competed for both state and national

Families through the years create dynasties By Carter Spjute

cspjute@borahsenator.com Through the years at Borah, many great athletes have been a part of such special traditions, and have benefited from being a part of the Lion family. From soccer to basketball, more and more athletes from the same families participate in athletics, forming dynasties. The Borah Boys soccer program has had the privilege of the Szuch brothers: Eli, Jacob, and Josh helped expand the program to new heights in recent years. The Szuch brothers managed to make sure we all knew the name. When asked about what it is like to follow in his older brother’s footsteps, Josh Szuch said, “it is difficult to see someone so great, and have to compare yourself to them.” In addition Szuch noted, “It gives me an advantage, because I have someone to constantly compete against and improve my skills.” When asked what it is like having people know who he is, Szuch said, “It allows me to hold myself to a

higher level, and set a good example for others.” Also Szuch believes that having to live up to the standards that people have set for him, “it feels like you’re under a microscope and everyone watches what you do.” After being asked about what it feels like to be known around the school, junior Michal Bilger said, “I don’t really realize it.” When asked about what it’s like to live up to the standards that other people have set for her, Bilger responded, “There’s a standard within my family, and one that I specifically set for myself to live up to.” In addition, Bilger said, “Sometimes some of my coaches can be harder on me because they realize the potential I have as a basketball, volleyball, or softball player.” Another well-known name around Borah is Corpus. When asked about what it’s like living up to standards people have set for her, sophomore Kiana Corpus said, “My coaches and parents have definitely pushed me harder.” In addition Corpus added, “My coaches have always encouraged me to go harder and set an example for my teammates.”

titles. In his junior year, he won 2nd in state and 3rd in nationals, and this year made it to 6th in nationals. “He is a very hard worker, a good student, and a good wrestler,” said wrestling coach Bill West. “He devotes a lot of time to the sport, and his success can be easily attributed to that.” Owens stated that his main motivation is his family. His father, Chris Owens, wrestled for Oklahoma State University, where he ranked number one in his weight class and was one of the first undefeated wrestlers to come through. He is currently the assistant

coach at Boise State University. “[Owens] has an extremely dedicated work ethic,” said West. “If you’re going to be looking for anything, it’s going to be that. He’ll do everything he can to push himself to the next level.” Owens will be continuing his wrestling career at BSU as well as expanding his educational carreer under the watchful eye of his dad. He signed his letter of intent on Feb. 4th along side other great athletes. “He’s certainly got talent,” West said. “But it’s that dedication that makes him stand out from the rest.”

Is there less support for girls sports than guys? By Jake Fletcher

jfletcher@borahsenator.com Sports are a big deal at Borah, and they have been for decades. Ever since Title IX, an equal opportunity act, girls sports have popped up, and have been enjoyed by many girls. But do these girls sports get as much attention as the boys sports? Some people beg to differ. In the past, sports fans have shown up to student games to support the athletes, more end up showing up to boys games rather than girls games. Even in such trivial things, such as the end-of-year slideshow, boys sports tend to get more attention than the girl sports. Boys get many pictures, while the girls get one or two. Rowdies, the heavy sport supporters, show up to a lot of the sports game to support their athletes, but more rowdies end up going to boys games rather than girls games. Forefather and senior Tayla Dunn believes that more people go to the boys’ games because they are more thrilling. Dunn also added that, “Boys have always been the main focus forever.” said Dunn, “That’s how its always been.” Small sports like lacrosse and rugby

“Girls work just as hard as boys do, and get less attention than them.” Senior lacrosse player Mackenzie Moore don’t get much attention, but the girl variety of those sports get less attention. Senior Mackenzie Moore plays Lacrosse and thinks that girls sports deserve more attention. “Girls work just as hard as boys do, and get less attention than them” said Moore. Both also believes that a way that girls sports can get more attention is by advertising their games more so people attend. Both girls also said girls games should be more popular because their games are just as thrilling as the boys games. As well as porvide a fun and social enviorment for sport lovers.

Sports

The Borah Senator

A look back on star athletes’ beginnings Page by Ryan Sutton, Carter Spjute, Amanda Wester

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Senior Griffin Mullin, soccer age 12.

“I wasn’t sure about it until my sister started playing...I have been playing for 10 years now and I still enjoy it.” Sophmore lacrosse player

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Sophmore Nickee Brumbaugh, Girls Lacrosse, age 15.

Nickee Brumbaugh

“It’s the most unique and interesting sport in the world!” Senior rugby player Photo provided by family

Carter Spjute

Seniors DeVaughn Sapien (left) and Dorian Sapien (right), wrestling, age eight.

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Senior Ian Gagnon, Hockey, age 16.

“My ultimate goal is to beat the pin record.” Senior wrestler DeVaughn Sapien

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Senior Carter Spjute, rugby, age 16.

Senior Ashlee Gillespie (right), Cheer, age 13.

Fun & Games

February 23, 2015

Bring this coupon in for a FREE 21 oz. drink with a purchase of any sandwich! Good only at: Cole & Franklin 208-377-0688+ Expires: March 30th 2015

Spot The Difference Game Ciricle the differences between the two pictures.

Game Illustration by Monica Alder and Abigail Roundtree

Answers:

cracked Light, doorknob, Borah Lions poster, less coackroaches, banana, moved paper, shoe color on girl, shirt color on boy, hat on boy, charger, missing arrows, no reyclyed papers, added book.