January 2015 by Borah Senator

“You take a peice of metal and turn it into a work of art.” Senior William Jenks PAGE 2

“I wanted to speak up, so I did.” Senior Audrey Wilcox PAGE 5

See more art by Zayne Bentley PAGE 2

Student Bio

January 21, 2015

Cover Artist inspired by PBS’s Bob Ross By Joy Wilson

jwilson@borahsenator.com “I first started in the ninth-grade painting on drywall panels I had laying around the house,” said senior Zayne Bentley. “I had nothing better to do.” “I was first inspired to paint when I was looking at my uncle’s art. I just started painting. I wasn’t very good, but

I kept doing it forever, and here I am,” said Bentley. The piece Bentley is most proud of is his lion featured on the cover of this issue. “It’s on masonite panel board with green and yellow spray paint. I drew a lion, then painted it with acrylic paint, and splatter-painted it. That’s when it got really cool looking,” he said. Bentley said his favorite mediums are spray paints or acrylics. “I’ve been doing acrylics since I was young, and you can just cut out a picture, spray it, and it look

cool with spray paint,” he said. Inspiration is a big part of Bentley’s process. “If I don’t see something I like, it’s hard to do art,” he said. “I try to put stuff out on a roughly regular basis, though.” He explained he is mainly inspired by puppies and nature although andscapes are his favorite subjects to capture. “I started off with them when I was a kid. I used to watch Bob Ross on a regular basis,” said Bentley. “I’ve decided animals and cheeseburgers are pretty fun to draw, too. I’m working on a cheeseburger right now.”

Staff Head Honchos: Editor-in-Chiefs: Harmony Soto, Joy Wilson Assistant to the Adviser: Jake Fletcher Photo Manager: Kassie Gillespie Advertising Manager: Amanda Wester Text Editors: Harmony Soto, Joy Wilson Web Editor: Edward Dunn, Sage Rogers Graphic Designer: Joy Wilson Editorial Cartoonist: Monica Alder Page Editors: Cover: Joy Wilson Student Bio: Ashley Sagrero News: Jake Fletcher Opinion: Madalyn Parrish Life: Ashlee Gillespie Double Truck: Harmony Soto, Joy Wilson Sports: Amanda Wester F&G: Hana Krogness Staff Photographers: Kassie Gillespie Writers: Kaylie Mayer, Aurora Wellington, Carter Spjute, and Demi Manglona Adviser: Michelle Harmon

By Madalyn Parrish

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Senior enjoys unusual hobby and possible career choice

Senior William Jenks has a hobby unlike any kind you see on a regular basis. Jenks’ favorite pastime is being a blacksmith. “Even though I hate geometry, I love the geometry of knives and swords,” said Jenks. One would think being a blacksmith is an old and unneeded skill, but Jenks is very passionate about it and said it should be revitalized. “You have no idea how difficult it is. You have never experienced pounding on a piece of metal for six hours,” said Jenks. “You turn this piece of metal into a work of art.” The difficulty that goes into being a blacksmith is too hard to understand until you’ve been through it yourself. Blacksmithing is a dying art form that Jenks seeks to bring back to life. He works hours working on a useless piece of metal to make it into something beautiful. There are two types of smithing that Jenks uses: stock removal and black-

smithing. “With stock removal you just draw the shape and grind it out of a piece of metal,” explained Jenks. “Then there is blacksmithing where you hammer out a piece of metal. This can take days for a sword.” He has put a lot of time and energy into his work to make the perfect tool for self defense. Jenks got into being a blacksmith through Boy Scouts. A friend of his told him about a person in Idaho City from whom he learned a lot of his skills.

Photo from William Jenks

“He would make things like kitchen knives that sell for $19,000,” Jenks said about the man who taught him smithing. Jenks also plans to start a business in which he sells the knives and swords he makes. He would like to name it Iron Will Knives. He plans first to enroll into the U.S. Armed Forces because it will pay for his college; in turn, in college he hopes to develop a good career to pay for his business. He will put his blood, sweat, and tears into the Armed Forces to achieve his dream of creating a business out of this. Jenks said, “I’m really proud of what I create because you can make as many mistakes as you want and you can always start over.” He has so much pride in what he does and works so hard to make everything the best he can. Knowing blacksmithing is not practiced as much as before, Jenks hopes for a revival of the art, eventually hoping for it to become as popular as any other art form.

Opinion

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Do grades really matter? Students question whether grades are a driving force in motivating them

Sleep is a critical part of learning for teenagers

Staff Editorial

By Ashlee Gillespie

For most of our lives, we are told to earn the best possible grades, and then we reach high school. It’s here where it becomes unclear whether grades are created to motivate or to compare us. Although grades may be the extra push for one student to excel, they inspire little in others. When the work is being done with the mind set of trying to receive an A or a B, it’s not really exercising the importance of learning the content; instead students do the bare minimum just to earn what they need, or make their parents proud. Yes, having a grading system helps those who most likely would be successful with or without seeing letter grades, but it also causes people to lose self-confidence and give up. Another important factor of grades is they can determine where a person ends up in the future. Freshmen and sophomores may not realize the importance of grades and fall behind, and that’s already half of what’s considered one’s cumulative GPA. If it’s at 2.0, a student can feel it’s too late--and it really can be too late--at which point

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one has even less reason to work hard or even try at all. Teachers try to enforce the spirit of the old No Child Left Behind legislation, but then the system still judges people on whether they are doing well based on standards set by one group. If it’s true that everyone’s uniqueness is important, then that

should be better spelled out in high school. The importance of passing classes and getting A’s has been stressed more than the value of actual education, and this is because teachers, parents and colleges pay attention to what grades students receive instead of what type of information each student is attaining.

Meaningful protests require thoughtful plans By Harmony Soto

hsoto@borahsenator.com From Missouri to Mexico all the way to Turkey and Hong Kong, the entire world has erupted into millions of protests. Here are the top four ingredients that make a protest successful. 1. Be consistent and stubborn. You cannot show any signs of wavering. If you’re hungry, and you forgot to bring a snack, tough. If you’re feeling tired and exhausted, oh well. If you’re beginning to get bored, buck up. One of the things that officials will rely on when dealing with protesters is that the protesters will get so worn down that they’ll eventually just give up and go home. Don’t let them be right. 2. Have a plan. The most impactful protests often include a well thought out demonstration to go with it. The

main goal of a protest should always be to make your message known, and a key component of that is making sure it ends up being remembered. No one will remember a group of people with picket signs standing outside city hall. But, they might remember the girl carrying her mattress around campus in order to send a message about college rape, like Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz did for her senior thesis. 3. There is strength in numbers, but it takes a ripple to make a wave. You don’t need a giant conglomeration of people to send a message. What you can do with many you can do with just one, just as long as the message has the same power. Remember, Sulkowicz was just one person. So was Rosa Parks. 4. Be annoying. Your message will not have a real effect until it’s become a bit

of an inconvenience to others. This is the prime reason why boycotts have shown to work--not enough people will support the organization being boycotted, which, in turn, forces the organization to lose money and ultimately change their ways. If your protest happens to be consistently getting in the way of something, people are eventually going to have to take notice. However, this does not mean you should set things on fire, break into stores, or vandalize property, for example. It’s ultimately best to avoid causing a riot, but that’s not to say a riot can’t be an effective protest. After all, wasn’t the Boston Tea Party technically a riot? Above all, your protest’s message should be loud and clear. This combined with passion, perseverance, and a little creativity, makes an effective protest.

As a high school student, there are many standards that need to be met. Get good grades in all your classes, but also join clubs and sports, but also study, but also have a social life, but also take AP classes, but also maintain a job, and also apply for college and scholarships. What about the most critical necessity every growing adolescent needs? Sleep. With all that’s going on in the average high school student’s life, there doesn’t seem to be enough time for sleep. “Sleep is very critical,” said school nurse Barb Thomas. “Teenagers need at least 10 hours of sleep.” If a student has a zero hour class with a full-day schedule, extracurricular activities, and a job, obtaining 10 hours of sleep a night is impossible. “I get five to 10 students a week coming into my office to take a quick 20-minute nap from studying or working too late the night before,” said Thomas. Teenagers need sleep in order to have energy, alertness, and a sense of well being. Getting enough sleep also leads to a healthier lifestyle and prevents sickness. An obvious solution is to change the time school starts. If school started later, getting enough sleep would be easier. But there’s also the question that if school started later, would it push the school day back later as well? “The school’s schedule isn’t geared towards a teenager’s schedule,” said Thomas. “If the school day started later, you would have later days.” Having school start later, andhaving a shortened regular class schedule would benefit a majority of students who don’t have time for sleep. See pages 6 and 7 for related stories

News

January 21, 2015

Boise renovates old buildings, creates opportunity for change By Ashley Sagrero

asagrero@borahsenator.com In the last year, Boise has been going through several adaptations, such as the power boxes painted througout the community. More recently, buildings downtown are being built and renovated which add to an overall feeling of change.

By Kassie Gillespie | kgillespie@borahsenator.com

Rhodes Park is one of the many changes soon coming to Downtown Boise.

J.U.M.P.: Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Urban Meeting Place, located at the end of the freeway downtown, is a building under construction that was initially intended to be an agricultural museum. J.R. Simplot thought of this idea when he purchased 110 antique tractors in Montana. Slowly his ideas changed and he decided he wanted it to be a more interactive place where people can meet, take classes, and learn something that you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t previously know.

It aims to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;a place for exploration, making connections, taking risks, trying new things, building self-esteem, and eventually â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;jumping,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? according to its website jacksurbanmeetingplace.org. The building will display the tractors in various parts of the building. There will be an assessment of classes available, a creative amphitheater, and public spaces to hang out.

The Centre of the Grove Expansion: The greater Boise audito-

rium district is dedicated to promoting economic activity and growth in the Boise area. The Boise Centre was the first and largest convention facility in Idaho. Boise would benefit from a larger convention facility as the Boise Centre has had to turn down events because of lack of availability and/or space. This expansion would almost double the Boise Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current 50,000 square

foot space. This will bring more money into the community as people from out of town will attend events at the convention centers.

Rhodes Park Renovation:

Rhodes Park began with Glenn Rhodes raising money to build a skatepark beneath the connector in downtown Boise. The Boise Skateboard Association has been looking for donations to improve the two-decade-old skatepark. Their wishes were granted when they were given $1.25 million from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation. The new skate park will consist of more permanent structures. The point of the skatepark is to advocate for limitless learning and a place to socialize with other skaters. The plan is to create one of best skate parks in the Northwest. The skate park will be useful for skaters of all levels.

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News

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Boise renovates old buildings, creates opportunity for change By Ashley Sagrero

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6 | January 21, 2015

Blue light theory explains late, sleepless nights Kaylie Mayer

kmayer@borahsenator.com Technology is part of almost everyone’s life now. It’s difficult to put down your phone, turn off the TV, or sign off on the computer. But before bed, it isn’t a good idea to continue using such technology when it’s time to go to sleep. Sometimes you aren’t tired enough to drift off, so you resume activity on your devices such as texting, playing video games, browsing Facebook. But, the light illuminating from these devices actually messes with a gland called the pineal gland which emits melatonin a couple of hours before your regular bedtime. Well-known sleep doctor Chris Kresser, creator of chriskresser.com, states that melatonin reduces alertness and makes sleep more inviting. He also states that light, particularly of the blue variety, keeps this gland from releasing melatonin which in turn keeps one awake. You may think, “I’m not tired, so maybe if I play just a few more games I’ll be more sleepy.”

However, in reality, you’re just waking yourself up more. What is this “blue-light’? Laura Milne, health editor of the Express: Home of the Daily and Sunday Express, defines blue light as a type of “high energy” light that forms part of the visible light spectrum. This is light that can be detected by the human eye enabling us to see different colors. “You might not have heard of blueviolet light before, but it surrounds us all,” Milne states. “It beams out from the sun’s rays, reaching ground level whether the day is sunny or cloudy. It is also emitted by energy-saving light bulbs and gadgets including computers, smart phones, laptops, tablets and flat-screens.” Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine has demonstrated that nighttime light exposure suppresses the production of melatonin. Before technology, our bodies worked on our natural internal “clock” situated in the brain. Most importantly, it determines when our bodies are primed to stay awake and be productive, and

when we feel tired and want to go to sleep. Researchers at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Philadelphia’s Thomas Jefferson University investigated the effects on alertness and cognitive performance from prolonged nighttime exposure to blue light and to green light. Results showed heightened alertness among people exposed to blue light in the evening. People exposed to blue light at night reported feeling significantly less sleepy than those exposed to green light in the evening hours. People exposed to blue light at night scored higher on attention and reaction performance tests than people exposed to green light during the same period. Overall alertness among people exposed to blue light at night was nearly as high as daytime levels of alertness. These results suggest that blue light spurs alertness and reduces sleepiness in ways that are detrimental to sleep at night but may be beneficial during waking hours, in improving daytime performance and reducing fatigue.

Sleep

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All about lucid dreaming and how to try it Jake Fletcher

jfletcher@borahsenator.com Learning about dreaming has been an interest for mankind for many years. Recently though, humans have learned about a new kind of dreaming called lucid dreaming. Lucid is defined as “clear thought,” and dreaming is defined as “a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep.” Lucid dreaming is a combination of the two, where it’s possible to be fully conscious during sleep. According to the history section of the world-of-lucid-dreaming.com, the term lucid dreaming was first identified by Dutch scientist Frederik van Eeden in the late 1800s. It later became a scientifically provable phenomenon. It is referred to as a separate state of consciousness. It is important to distinguish between lucid dreaming and astral projec-

tion. Astral projections are typically described as OBE’s (Out of Body Experiences). Lucid dreaming is ‘waking up’ and being conscious in your dream, whereas astral projection is going from your physical body to your mind in its thought while being conscious through the whole process. For beginners to this subject, developing the habit of lucid dreaming can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help start. 1. Always keep a dream journal for lucid dreaming. Keeping track of your dreams can be a very important part of remembering more of your dreams. 2. Just keep thinking about it. Repeat to yourself before sleeping that “I will wake up in my dream,” and “I will realize that I’m dreaming.” Telling yourself that you’re going to lucid dream will increase your chances of actually lucid dreaming. 3. Wake up in the middle of your

sleep. Waking up in the middle of nonlucid sleeping will keep your mind at rest, and will bridge the step to lucid dreaming much easier. 4. Once in a lucid state, remember to have a reality check, such as looking at yourself in the mirror, or looking at your own hand. If anything is abnormal, it most likely means you are in a lucid state. While there are benefits to lucid dreaming such as adventure, and learning new things, there are downsides. Addiction and dissociation are the most common problems of lucid dreaming. One can get addicted to lucid dreaming, and only have that happen. One’s mind can also confuse the difference between dream memories and reality. The two worlds may become infused. Lucid dreaming can make one more spiritual and interconnected. It could make one even realize their fears and be able to overcome them in reality. It’s got its benefits, so why not try it?

Pranks to pull on a sleeping friend Amanda Wester

awester@borahsenator.com Here at the Borah Senator we have knocked our heads together to come up with the best pranks for you to pull on your friends when they fall asleep at a sleep over. We have tried to stay away from the simple inappropriate drawings on the forehead, and step into the more advanced pranks like putting a cell phone in a plastic bottle. To attempt putting a phone in a bottle, you need to peal back the label without taking it completely off. Once you have successfully done that, cut a slit in the bottle big enough to fit a phone through. Once the phone is in the bottle, place the label back over the slit and just wait for your friend to wake up horrified, and

extremely confused. Another diabolical prank to play on your friends is to rub baby oil in between their toes. Your sleep deprived friend will likely rub his/ her toes all night in a subconscious attempt to remove the baby oil. The devilish part is your victim will end up feeling very tired the next day and not really know why. One last great prank to pull is to wrap your friend to his/her bed with plastic wrap if they are a heavy sleeper. (Note: Do not attempt if your friend is a sweaty sleeper. They will wake up sticky and gross. If that is what you are going for, then disregard.) Make sure your friend has a bed that is off of the ground or else this will not work. Your friend will try to wake up and get out of bed to inevitably find out that they can’t.

Arts & Entertainment

January 21, 2015

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Life

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Swedish student follows mother’s footsteps, experiences culture shock, American schools By Joy Wilson

jwilson@borahsenator.com “It’s really fun that my mom was here 27 years ago, and I’m going to the same school she did now,” said Anna Oddman, Borah student from Norrkoping, Sweden. Her stay is not a part of a study abroad or exchange program. Oddman came to Boise because of her family history. Following in her mother’s footsteps after 27 years, Oddman has chosen to spend a year in Boise. Her mother, Liselotte Ringman, attended Borah in 1987, where she met Oddman’s host mom, Heather Craven, who was interested in exchange programs as well as foreign countries. Oddman heard about Ringman’s experiences in America and wanted to experience them for herself. “I heard my mom’s stories growing up, and I thought ‘I want to do that

“I heard my mom’s stories growing up, and I thought ‘I want to do that someday,’ and now I’m actually here.” Senior Anna Oddman someday,’ and now I’m actually here,” Oddman said. After coordinating with Craven, the family decided to send Oddman to live with her this year. “It was a hard process. There were lots of papers to get the visa, but I got a lot of help from my mom,” said Oddman. Oddman and her mother took a trip to the American Embassy to have an interview. They asked a lot of questions accord-

ing to Oddman. “They had to make sure that I’m not a terrorist or something,” she said. The transition from Sweden to America was difficult, said Oddman. “There was lots of culture shock for me. I didn’t go through any program, so I didn’t know anyone,” she said. A part of the culture shock for Oddman was the differences in the countries’ education systems. “My school at home has about 100 students. It’s a lot more

chill, you can walk out of class and nobody cares. It’s your responsibility to be there,” she said. In addition to stricter attendance policies, Borah’s schedule also differed from Oddman’s school in Sweden. “We normally had two subjects one day, and three the next,” explained Oddman. Borah has other exchange students and an exceptionally fair school system that help make the transition experience better she said. “In Sweden, people don’t ask ‘How are you?’” said Oddman. “People would think you were weird if you did. People (here) are so friendly and open, and they talk to people.” Oddman plans to return home to Norrkoping in June, after the end of the school year. “I haven’t bought my plane ticket yet or anything,” she said. “Traveling abroad is a wonderful, very fun experience and I highly recommend it” Oddman said.

Raves attract young adults, provide energetic atmosphere, music By Jake Fletcher

jfletcher@borahsenator.com Going to raves is a common activity among young adults, and is only becoming more popular. A rave is an electronic music concert held by disc jockeys at different venues in any city. In Boise, raves are usually held at the Knitting Factory and the Revolution Event Center. Usually people contact the promoters of artists they want to see, and then the promoters make arrangements and sell tickets. Eventually, those tickets are marketed through contests or sold to students, and they go. One of the appeals of going to a rave is that students experience their favorite DJ live on stage. For many, it’s a dream come true to see the artist live. Another component about live shows is that some DJ’s play VIP’s at their set. A VIP is a song, with a custom remix just for that crowd or venue. Some other appeals of raves are hanging out with

friends, or going to a concert in general. Many people wear creative costumes that they make themselves. DJ’s usually come to Boise with a few other DJ’s that complement each other’s style. In recent years, artists like Excision, Datsik, Porter Robinson, and others have come here to play shows with their fans. In October, there was a big rave named “Safe in Sound” that was held at Century Link Arena. Many Borah students attended the show. The headliners for the show were Terravita, Caked Up, Destroid, Flux Pavilion, and Adventure Club. All of these DJ’s are popular among the raver community, so the show had a big turnout. Junior Patrick Fitzgerald has been to many raves and said he always has a good time. Fitzgerald went to a rave during his winter break in Utah. “Legends in Salt Lake City was crazy!” he said. In February of this year, popular art-

ist Excision will be coming to Boise and playing at the Knitting Factory. He will be headlining, with other openers including Protohype, and Minnesota (not the state). If you are interested in trying a rave, this show would be a good starter. Some raves are very energetic, so here are some tips for starters in the rave scene. Drink a ton of water before the show. You will be expending so much energy, and water will help you keep going while at the show. If there is water at the show, grab some, and drink it. Next, do not dress heavily. There is a lot of jumping and moving around, and chances are you can’t have a bag in the venue, so pack lightly. Lastly, be friendly. Generally, people are friendly, so if you are friendly to people, you will make friends at a rave. It’s a nice community that just likes to have fun. Another good strategy, if you want to join the fun at these shows, is to ask someone who has been to one, and go to a show with them.

Upcoming raves in Northwest RL Grime at Knitting Factory Jan 28 - Boise, ID Excision at Knitting Factory Feb 4 - Boise, ID Odesza at Knitting Factory Feb 14 - Boise, ID Ummet Ozcan & Jack Beats at Showbox SoDo Feb 14 - Seattle, WA Lotus at Showbox SoDo Feb 22 - Seattle, WA

Sports

January 21, 2015

Sports med gives advice to injured athletes By Hana Krogness

hkrogness@borahsenator.com As an athlete one of the major risks is the possibility of being injured. The top athletes push themselves to be the best but that can results in temporary, or permanent damage. “Listen to your body, stop when you need to stop, takes care of your bumps and bruises,” said junior Libby Harris who is currently in her second year for sports medicine. The most important thing to remember when it comes to over working in a sport is to remember that humans are not invincible. Senior athlete Jojo Williams dislocated his shoulder in the 9th grade, and ended up getting surgery done his sophomore year. He now has to wear a brace while he wrestles, which makes wrestling difficult because it is a high contact sport. “I can’t move around as much anymore and can’t get into certain positions,” he said. He also added that the experience has humbled him and made him more cautious. “It definitely taught me to not think I’m the best.” After a couple months of physical therapy he was able to participate in sports again his junior year. Melissa Zornic, who is currently taking her first year of sports medicine, said that she joined sports med because “helping people do what they love to is a really good feeling. Many athletes

“Listen to your body... take care of your bumps and bruises” Junior Libby Harris don’t understand how important it is to stretch or to do cool down exercises pre workout and post work out, they can make a huge difference in the performance and can also contribute to lack of future injuries.” Taking time to stretch thoroughly prior to a work out can seem like a waste of time because there is not instant relief or visible results; this causes many people to not properly train for their sport. Almost every sport has an allotted amount of time dedicated to consistent and daily measures taken to prevent future complications that would and could have just been minor. Being involved in a sport while also being a part of sports medicine helps understand what works and what doesn’t

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Seniors Amanda Somers and Kaili Wendt practice ankle taping during their Sports Medicine 3 class. as stated by senior varsity girls basketball team member, Lizzy Hemphill. “I definitely know the like and dislikes, like ankle taping, I know what feels good and what doesn’t.” She also explained how it has informed her about being an athlete herself and she now knows who she can go to for advice on how to assess certain injuries. “It’s easier to see yourself in that situ-

ation,” she added, “I think it makes it easier for athletes to come in and be more compliant.” All sports can be very detrimental in the way that they affect the athletes body and it’s really important that they treat there bodies carefully, because most sports put heavy demands on the human body, as mentioned above by both Zornic and Harris.

Two freshmen join girls varsity basketball By Ashlee Gillespie

agillespie@borahsenator.com Alesia Jones and Alyssa Bolt are the only two freshmen athletes on the varsity girls basketball team. This year’s Lady Lions are made up of mostly upperclassman. Not many freshmen are offered a spot on a varsity team. “It feels pretty cool to be one of the two freshman,” said Jones. Jones is a freshman at South Jr. High and Bolt is a freshman at West Jr. High. Coming from a junior high and entering a high school sport can be different and intimidating. Jones and Bolt both feel comfortable and welcomed by their teammates. “Being a freshman on the team feels really good,” Bolt said. “Everyone is re-

ally accepting.” Jones has been playing basketball since she was six years old. “My favorite part about being in basketball is playing as a team and winning as a team,” said Jones. Bolt has been playing since the fifth grade.”I enjoy how well everyone meshes and that we all have chemistry as a team and together,” she said. Team chemistry is a huge standout to the two junior high student players this season. “I love when we have our team dinners, play together, and even hangout outside of practice,” said Jones.”They are the greatest teammates I could ever ask for.” The huge influence of team chemistry makes the welcoming of the two freshman athletes even greater.

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Alesia Jones and Alyssa Bolt practices their shooting during practice Jan. 13.

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Rowdies move to new section By Carter Spjute

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The Rowdies and cheerleaders cheered with arms raised at the varsity basketball home game on Jan. 9

The Borah Rowdies and Band have both been relocate at the Borah basketball home games, “temporarily” to create more of an intense, home-court advantage type of atmosphere. The Rowdie section has been moved underneath the opposing team’s hoop, while the band is still on the second level of bleachers, but shifted to the opposite side of the bleachers to stay geographically close to the Rowdie section. “It puts the kids closer to the action, being right underneath the basket,” said Principal Tim Standlee. When asked about what brought these new changes into mind, Standlee noted, “It brings a collegelike atmosphere, and it’s something unique that most other high school gyms don’t have the capacity to do.” “So far, there aren’t any negatives that we know of, if the students want to switch back to the original spot, we will let them,” noted Standlee.

“I think that by having the rowdies closer to the action, the crowd is a whole lot more involved and the game has a lot more momentum Senior Hannah Davis With the band being shifted to the opposing corner of the bleachers, it puts them right on top of the home crowd. “I like the new arrangement with the band, especially since it’s bigger this year than it was last year. There seems to be a lot more space,” said senior band member Kate Bush. “I don’t think it makes us more actively engaged, but the more

electric energy that we as a band are helping to create is really cool,” added fellow band member, Hailey Harshman. “It’s incredible, it puts our team at an advantage,” said Spencer Smith, a member of the Rowdies. When asked about how this affects the game itself, Smith responded, “It’s a lot easier to get inside the other players’ heads, especially when they’re shooting free throws!” “I think that by having the rowdies closer to the action, the crowd as a whole is a lot more involved, and the game has a lot more momentum,” stated senior Hannah Davis, one of the forefathers in the Rowdies’ section. When asked about some of the drawbacks to being underneath the hoop, Davis stated, “We aren’t as central to the action when the ball is on the other side of the court, and it’s harder to see everything going on in the game.” “It’s upsetting to some people that we are changing tradition, and we aren’t across from the opponents Rowdies anymore”, said Davis. The move is not perminent.

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Junior Mark Jerome looks for pass against Capital on Tuesday Jan. 6.

Varsity won against Boise High 62-53 Jan. 9.

Junior Rylan Bergersen shoots from the free throw line against Capital.

Fun & Games What’s your sign?

By Kaylie Mayer

kmayer@borahsenator.com

Jan 20 - Feb 18 Aquarius Aquarians present themselves in one of two ways. Both personality types have an uncanny ability to see both sides of an argument without prejudice, making them excellent problem-solvers. The keyword for this sign is imagination. The Aquarian can see a world of possibilities even when there appears to be none. Feb 19 - Mar 20 Pisces “Understand-

ing” is a most appropriate keyword for this gentle, affectionate sign. Easygoing and generally accepting of others around them, Pisceans are often found in the company of a variety of different personalities. While not likely to be the leader, this sign’s presence is strong and vibrant in any cause they put their hearts into.

Mar 21 - Apr 19 Aries As the first sign

of the zodiac, the presence of an Aries almost always indicates the beginning of something energetic and boisterous. Not much holds this sign back. They’re eager, dynamic, quick, and competitive.

Apr 20 - May 20 Taurus Strong, dependable Taurus leads the way when it comes to reaping the rewards of hard work. While sometimes viewed as stubborn, this sign will plod along on a task until the very end, ensuring that everything is up to standard. They’re highly creative and thoroughly enjoy making things with their own hands. May 21 - Jun 20 Gemini Expressive and quick-witted, the Gemini presents two distinctive sides to his or her personality, and you can never be sure with which one you’re going to come face-toface. On one hand, the Gemini can be outgoing and communicative. Yet on the other, you can find this air sign contemplative, restless, and even indecisive. Jun 21 - Jul 22 Cancer Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer can be one of the most challenging Zodiac signs to get to know. Emotion runs strong for this sign, and when it comes to family and home, nothing is more important. Sympathetic and empathetic, Cancerians are greatly attuned to those around them. Devotion is the keyword for this sign, making them wonderfully sensitive people to be around.

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July 23 - Aug 22 Leo When the mighty Lion enters center stage, everyone notices. This dramatic, creative, and outgoing sign has the keyword magnetism for good reason. Fiery and self-assured, a Leo’s charm can be almost impossible to resist. Whether it’s time spent with family and friends or efforts on the job scene, a Leo is going to bring a lot to the table. Aug 23 - Sep 22 Virgo With an acute attention to detail, the Virgo is the sign in the zodiac most dedicated to serving. Their deep sense of the humane leads them to caregiving like no other, while their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is missed. The Virgo is often gentle and delicate, preferring to step back and analyze before moving ahead. Sep 23 - Oct 22 Libra “I balance” is the key phrase for this sign, and when it comes to keeping everything on an even keel, a Libra will lead the pack. Peace loving and judicial, this sign abhors being alone. Partnerships are very important for the Libran, especially those on a personal level. Oct 23 - Nov 21 Scorpio Beneath a controlled, cool exterior beats the heart of the deeply intense Scorpio. Passionate, penetrating, and determined, this sign will probe until they reach the truth. The Scorpio may not speak volumes or show emotions readily, yet rest assured there’s an enormous amount of activity happening beneath the surface. Nov 22 - Dec 21 Sagittarius Inquisitive and energetic, the Sagittarius is the traveler of the Zodiac. Their philosophical, broad-minded approach to life motivates them to wander far and wide in the search for the meaning of life. Extroverted, optimistic, and enthusiastic, it can be almost impossible to keep the Sagittarius down. Dec 22 - Jan 19 Capricorn When it

comes to professionalism and traditional values, Capricorn wins hands-down. This practical sign loves to tackle life in the most conventional of ways, leaving no stone unturned. Considered the most serious-minded of the signs, the Capricorn possesses an independence that allows for considerable progress both personally and on the job.

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