October 2014 by Cedar Post

Volume 92, Issue 3 | october 2014 photo by| cooper king

spotlight page 2 freedom of speech: the first amendment has different applications for student journalists across the nation.

First amendment writes : Sarah Wells | Business Manager

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same freedoms. In ism-related laws fall tricts and administheir case, administra- under the umbrella- trators are still able tors have the ability to decision made by the to enact censorship decide what can and United States Supreme in schools if they see cannot be published, Court in 1969 in the fit, unless the newseven to the extent of Tinker v. Des Moines paper falls under the ordering journalists to Independent Com- category of “a public allow the use and dis- munity School Dist. forum for student exuse of certain words. case. It was decided pression” as defined In The Playwickian’s by the Court that “it by the 1988 Hazelsituation, editors of the can hardly be argued wood School District paper voted last year that either students v. Kuhlmeier decision. to discontinue the use or teachers shed their Because of this, publiof the word “Redskins,” constitutional right to cations like the Cedar the school’s mascot, freedom of speech at Post can still be given because they felt the the schoolhouse gate.” certain rights that alterm was racist and However, the First low more freedom no longer wanted to Amendment only pro- of expression in high print it in their publi- tects individuals from schools, unlike many cation. The editors did government suppres- other student journot publish a letter- sion of Freedom of nalism teams around to-the-editor in June Speech. School dis- the United States. that used the offensive word, and as a result, the administration suspended the adviser and journalism teacher and stripped the Editor-inChief of his/ her title for S e p t e m b e r. In general, most student journal- stand together: Cedar post showed support for the playwickian.

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ecently, a Pennsylvania high school newspaper, “The Playwickian,” was prohibited by the school’s administration from making editorial decisions in regard to the use of the school mascot’s name in the paper. In response to this issue, an overwhelming amount of attention fell on First Amendment Rights for student journalists. Sandpoint High School’s “Cedar Post” has a unique opportunity in that the paper is considered a “public forum for student expression,” which is defined by the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) as “when school officials have given student editors the authority to make their own content decisions.” In simpler terms, Cedar Post has been given the ability to publish what it sees fit: articles, letters, words, et cetera. The Playwickian, and many other student newspapers, do not always have these

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student journalists face freedom barriers.

Sam Diercks | Freshman

Nick Griffin| Sophomore

“A pumpkin spice latte with toilet paper whipped cream.”

“T-Rex wearing a purge mask.”

What’s the most original costume idea this year?

Genevieve price | Junior

“a loofah.”

cooper spalding | Senior

“a whitney houston centaur.”

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New Grading system

What’s different from past years? Taylor martin | staff member

new school year is bringing in a new grading system. In past years, students and parents received eight mailings at home that served as their designated progress reports. Instead of sending home the usual eight, the school will only be sending four official reports during the school year. Recently, parents have received their students’ Schoology passwords so they are able to check their kids’ grades whenever they want, creating an easier process. The grades, as guaranteed by the administration, will be updated every four weeks in order to verify students progress. The administration has also changed the name they used to refer to as “quarter one.” They will now call it “midterm semester one.” The new grading system is an accumulative system, meaning the grades are carried on throughout the “term” and will be finalized at the end of both semester one and semester two. The first progress reports to be sent home will take place after parent teacher conferences on Nov. 10. Patsy Sletager said, “We have to take advantage of technology to do something different this year. Before, with the eight mailings being sent home, there was a lot of manual labor, time, and money spent. The future hope is that technology will be the main means for grading.”

Greer cole | staff member

n Sept. 17, iOS 8, a well-advertised and anticipated new version of Apple’s software, was released to the millions of Apple customers in America along with a new iPhone, the iPhone 6. With every new release of iOS software, it seems that even the not so tech-oriented are excited to see a new version of Apple’s software coming to their devices. Apple described this new update as “the biggest iOS release ever,” with new features such as the new health app and keyboard system that will predict the words wanting to be pressed without even pushing a button. In general, there has been quite the buzz about the new release. One thing still seems to be lingering in the minds of Apple users, however. The new update was not available for the iPhone 4 and was rumored to greatly reduce the speed or even crash the operating system of the iPhone 4S. “I haven’t downloaded the update yet because I’m scared it might ruin my phone,” said senior Jared Cooper. It appears as though Apple continues to make such large jumps in technology that operating systems

coming out a little over three years ago are slowly becoming outdated. On the other hand, many users find the new software to be convenient and refreshing. “I like how you can immediately reply to text messages by swiping down a notification. Also, I like the ‘recents’ bubbles when you double click the home button,” said junior Nan Kiebert. The software’s new features such as the long-awaited ability to leave a group chat offer Apple customers a new set of conveniences making the iPhone more productive and easier to use. Another anticipated release was the iPhone 6. The new phone features a 4.7 inch long screen and if that’s not big enough, the iPhone 6 plus has a screen with a length of 5.5 inches. The new phones were designed to combat the largest flaw in design throughout iPhone history. The addition of ion-strengthened glass was introduced to prevent the seemingly inevitable screen crack. The iPhone 6 plus seemed like a great new edition to the Apple and iPhone family. However, some news sources report of the new phone bending in users pockets be-

cause of the enormity of the device. This came as a surprise to Apple. A report from Apple said, “Only nine customers have complained about the device being too flimsy.” “It’s kind of like the iPhone 5S but with a little bit better camera and rounded edges,” said senior Kenny Kovalchuk, an owner of an iPhone 6. Apple produced what appears to be an advanced new phone with just enough new features to draw in buyers. The updated version of their already industry leading software has proven to be an additional step in recent technological advances.

18-year-old voters

Turning 18 brings upon more political responsibility for students Sarah Wells | Business manager photo by| madi sleyster

his November will be the first voting season for many Sandpoint High School seniors. Sandpoint will be electing local offices this fall, among State elections as well, and eighteen-yearold students will have their first opportunity to make their voice heard. Tuesday, Nov. 4 is election day this year. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sandpoint Community Hall will be the polling place for Sandpoint residents, and Sagle Elementary will have polls open for Sagle residents. Other polling sites are listed online at the Sandpoint Online website under ‘2014 General Election.’ In many cases, non-presidential elections may cause students to feel less prepared to vote because there is less publicized information available. “The first step is understanding what your own political beliefs are. Then from there, research which people on the ballot will closely represent your goals as a United States citizen,” said Kristin Hawkins, one of the government teachers at Sandpoint High School. Sandpoint High School students have their own opinions about voting. “I feel like I don’t know a lot

vote: In the upcoming elections, some seniors have the option to vote about the candidates but voting is important, and you should be able to make an informed decision,” said senior Madi Contor. Some students even feel excited and are looking forward to voting, like senior Lily Martin: “I’m stoked. I’m really excited to vote and now politics apply to me because I can vote.”

In the general election, federal, state, legislative, and judicial offices will be up for election, and county offices within Bonner County will be voted upon as well. Perhaps most notably, the state offices include the governor, senators and representatives, whose positions will directly represent the entire state of Idaho.

Spotlight: Madie slaton-sanford Sadie nitcy | news editor

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adie Slaton-Sanford is the true definition of a leader at Sandpoint High School, constantly being proven. As editor in chief of the school yearbook and president of the Honor Flight club, amongst many other activities and sports both inside and outside of SHS, she has a lot on her plate; still managing to keep positive leadership as a priority. “A leader is someone who listens,

is open-minded, courageous, and asks nothing more than they would be willing to do,” said Slaton-Sanford. The respect of her peers is an attribute gained by many of Madie’s classmates and teachers. “She [Madie] is a real take charge kind of person. I feel like this is why her peers respect her. She’s reliable, kind, and trustworthy,” said a member of the Honor Flight club, Emma Weisz. The importance of leadership is an ideal that has been led by example in Slaton-Sanford’s life. Her father has shown Slaton-Sanford the importance of hard work and reliability and the value of respect. “Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed, I always look up to him and his guidance. He is always there when I need him and is always able to make me laugh when I need him to,” said Slaton-Sanford. Although not readily obvious, leadership is not something that has always been easy for Slaton-Sanford, or any other great leader for that matter. “I am just like all of my peers. I share the same fears and desires just like everyone else. I am afraid

to stand out, but by being a leader, I realized I needed to step outside of my comfort zone to do what is best for others,” said Slaton-Sanford. Slaton-Sanford brings her vast leadership experience into activities within the school and community that help in more ways than one. “She [Slaton-Sanford] is a leader in creating a first class website, she is a leader in commitment to honoring our veterans, and she is a leader in her dependable nature and ability to be there when the club needs her,” Honor Flight club advisor John Nitcy said. Slaton-Sanford will continue to present her leadership abilities throughout the rest of the school year and other future life experiences.

“I feel privileged to be a leader of several different activities - at the same time, it is a huge responsibility.” Madi slaton-sanford| Student Leader

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Jackson Russo | opinion editor

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what, but now, some teachers are regarding 18 year olds and sign more lenient and don’t make you outs. However, the rules have not get a tardy pass if you were hardly changed much and Sletager said late.” the bottom line is if you want to The rules can be very inconsisbe treated as an adult, you should tent because some teachers might act like one. not give you tardy until you’re ten minutes late, but another teacher might count you tardy if you aren’t in your seat when the bell rings. Another new rule this year is that if you’re over 45 minutes late to class you should report straight to in-school suspension. This rule seems to be very counterproductive. A student’s punishment for missing school is that they have to miss more school? Instead of motivating students to come to class earlier ISIS?: new policies of iss has caused widespread it just sets them further back in the educational process. There confusion throughout the halls of shs. has also been confusion this year

Cedar Post EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alex baker | staff member

he school year is well under way, yet some students are still confused on the new tardy and sign out policies. “After your 3rd unexcused tardy, you will serve lunch detention each time you are tardy for the rest of the semester,” said Attendance Officer Patsy Sletager. This year’s students will no longer be notified that they have lunch detention and many students are confused on how they are supposed to know if they have to attend lunch detention. “The new tardy policies are awful, they are really confusing and I don’t like how it is up to your teachers whether or not you are late,” said senior Dillon Mickelson. Other students disagree. “I like how it is up to the teachers,” said senior Matt Knott,“before you had to get a tardy no matter

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Madi Sleyster Cooper King

Christian Crossingham multimedia editor

here are thousands of phones on the market for consumers to buy, and there is a reason why the most popular, by far, is the iPhone. How often does one hear someone say they want to go buy an Android? I’m guessing a lot less often than one would hear someone talking about how much they want an iPhone. Whenever I look at an Android, I get confused: it looks like a maze compared to the sleek and easy-to-read layout that the iPhone comes with. iOS 8 makes it a breeze for me to find what I’m looking for within a couple seconds. On an Android I could rummage around for hours and never come across what I was looking for. A lot of the complaints aimed at iPhones are about how easily they break. I owned an iPhone 4 for two years without a case and never got a crack on it. As long as one is not throwing the phone around, it will be fine. The aesthetic of the iPhone and the branding of Apple are two timeless classics that will never go out of style. This is the paramount reason why everyone (with half a brain) wants a bite of the Apple.

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Austin Laiche Sarah Almeida Staff Member

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he reason students have broken iPhones is because they don’t have an Android. How many screens will be replaced? How many painstaking hours will someone spend trying to maneuver through the microscopic landscape of an Apple device before students realize that Android is the way to go? Android consumers have more options to protect their phone. Androids have additional choices on how owners want to lock their screen from connecting the dots, and a PIN that one can set to four OR MORE numbers. On an Android users can customize their phone however they want; they could even download an iOS theme if that’s what interests them. When iOS 8 came out, phones were required had to have at least 5.8 gigabytes of free space, which meant deleting a lot of stuff. With an Android, all of the data is stored on a micro SD card. Last but not least, Android has Google Now. By saying “Okay Google Now” the phone uses voice recognition and will google whatever it is the owner says next. Borrow a friends phone and Google where you can buy an Android.

Sarah Wells

ISS Effectiveness

IsDeliain-school suspension an effective form of punishment? Boyd Staff Member

out of school suspension does ISS really solve the of school suspension. for (fighting, getting caught problem? Although this is a good with drugs, etc). Mr. Martz, Educational idea, I think that they may The administration this Assistant said, “Think of be overusing ISS. I don’t year is trying to put more lunch detention as the first believe that every student focus on in-school suspenlayer, Wednesday school as they send to ISS necessarsion rather than out-ofthe second layer, and ISS as ily deserves to be there, school suspension, since just the third layer of discior that ISS resolves most some students see out-ofpline. It’s simply in school problems. school suspension as more suspension rather than out of a vacation than a punishment. However, spending all of this time out of class seems like it would simply take away from a students learning. Wouldn’t a student simply get more behind on their assignments if they are spending all period, or all day, in ISS? Likewise, since some students may be happier to sit in ISS and do nothing rather than have to listen to their teacher, Nap Time?: Chandler Brewington and Brandon Carlin sit in ISS

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his year I have noticed more students being taken off to ISS (In-School Suspension). It seems that it is getting easier and easier to get ISS these days, which leads many to wonder: is it effective? Essentially, ISS is a room you go to when you’re in trouble. You are supposedly not allowed to play on your phone, listen to music, or relax. You are only allowed to do homework, and there are several computers available if you need them. There are many ways you can be required to go to ISS, some of which include: excessive tardies, not showing up for detention or Wednesday School, being 45 minutes late to your first period, and things you would normally have

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EDITORIAL POLICY The Cedar Post is governed by the same legal rights as the professional press. Under the First Amendment, we reserve the right to free expression and freedom of the press. The student newspaper of Sandpoint High School is an open public forum for the students of Sandpoint High School and the community of Sandpoint, Idaho, with its editorial board making all decisions concerning its contents; it is not subject to prior review by administration, faculty, or community members. Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor must be signed, although the staff may withhold the name upon request. The paper reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all lettersaresubjecttolaw-governing obscenity,libel,privacyanddisruption of the school process, as are all contents for the paper. Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should an opinionexpressedinapublicforum be construed as opinion or policy of the administration, unless so attributed.

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ALL Hallow’s Eve

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All Hallow’s Eve, better known as Halloween, is celebrated on October 31 on the eve of the Christian Western Feast, All Hallow’s Day.

Dress to Impress Last minute Diy Halloween Costumes Mikayla Brennan | Staff Member

Robber

Wear a black and white striped shirt. Put on a black beanie, black pants, and a mask. Draw a dollar sign on a plain pillow case. Jordan Garrett | Lifestyles Editor

Crazy Cat Lady

Attach many cat stuffed animals onto an old robe. Make yourself look slightly disheveled. Talk about your cats.

Before I Go To Sleep october 31 | rated R

Just in time for Halloween! This creepy thriller looks like a psychological roller-coaster ride. Nicole Kidman Blow up a bunch of purple or green balloons. Attach the balloons all over plays a woman who’s memory vanishyour body. Wear green accessories to represent the leaves and stems. es every night when she goes to sleep, a result of a terrible accident she was in. Over time, small pieces of her memory begin to return. The people Write “Go Ceiling!” on a shirt. Carry pom poms and cheer for the ceiling. around her seem to be the people she can’t trust. This movie looks perfect for a Halloween night outing. Plus, it looks at least somewhat well thought out, unlike the typical horror movie. Roll up a piece of paper to create a horn. Put the horn on a headband.

Grapes

Ceiling Fan

Unicorn

For the outfit, wear pastels, sparkles, or white.

Interstellar november 7 | rated PG-13

Error

On a plain white shirt, write “Error 404: Costume not found.”

Identity Thief

Get a bunch of “hello my name is” stickers. Write a different name on each sticker. Put the stickers all over yourself.

Medusa

Pin toy snakes in your hair. Wear dramatic eye makeup.

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Zombify Last Year’s Costume

november 7 | rated PG-13

Add some gore to last year’s costume. Tear some of the clothing. Put on fake blood and cuts.

Stickman

Wear a completely white outfit. Use tape to make straight lines on the outfit as if you were drawing a stickman.

Get your scare on Six years of terror, Haunted Houses and pURE fUN

Austin Laiche | Social Media Editor

ilverwood Theme Park has, for six years, seasonally transformed their grounds into a haunted attraction known as Scarywood. Mark Robitaille, Communications & Media manager for Silverwood, stated that the owners of the park are “Halloween enthusiasts” and had wanted to extend the season, making Scarywood the perfect fit. Scarywood has appealed to many throughout the Northwest since 2009, boasting constant growth in attendance. The haunted nights brought in 8 percent more people in 2013 than the years before. This season, the attraction is hoping to see a new record in attendance. Scarywood looks to improve

all aspects of the park with every season. This season, the haunted nights included ten rides, five haunted attractions, and seven “scare zones.” Idaho Business Review reported that in 2010, Scary-

“The work is good [and] it’s a healthy environment... I only work two nights a week [and] I really enjoy it.” Kody Bogart | Scarywood employee wood invested about $1 million in fake zombies, rats, makeup, and props. In that same year, about 38,000 people came for the scares. At $25 a ticket, Scarywood raked in about $950,000 in revenue, also ac-

Matthew McConahuey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain all star in this new sci-fi movie, a stellar dream team if you ask me. McConahuey embarks on a journey through a recently opened wormhole with his team of explorers. This movie looks like it will be a stunning cinematic experience full of suspense and absolute awe at the beauty of outer space. I do think this is a much more safe way to enjoy interstellar space travel, from the comfort of the movie theater.

cording to Idaho Business Review. With each year of growth, the haunted nights seem to have been a proper investment. Scarywood’s success has benefitted Sandpoint students as well. Junior Kody Bogart worked as a ride attendant two nights a week at the theme park. Bogart worked from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. this season. “The work is good [and] it’s a healthy environment,” Bogart said “I only work two nights a week [and] I really enjoy it.” Bogart said during the 2014 season, each night saw roughly 6,000 people. When in the park, people waited 30 - 45 minutes for the main attractions and 20 minutes for smaller attractions.

Personally, I cannot wait to see this movie. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, the movie tells the story of Stephen Hawkings and his wife, Jane, when they were young. The movie takes place before Stephen became disabled and follows their wonderful love story. Portraying the struggles they faced in life, the movie seems to have the theme that love conquers all. This looks like a tearjerker, so bring a box of tissues. And come on, looking at Eddie Redmayne for two hours, count me in.

Foxcatcher november 14 | rated R

It’s Steve Carrell and Channing Tatum like you’ve never seen them before. (No ladies you aren’t dreaming, I said Channing Tatum.) The two actors look completely different in this film thanks to makeup and other effects. Steve Carell seems to play a serious character, which is intriguing enough to make me want to see this. The movie is based on the true story of Olympic wrestler, Mark Schultz. I don’t know much about wrestling, but based on the preview, and the complete makeover of Steve and Channing, this is one I need to see. But my questions is, are they really catching a fox? Maybe they can finally tell us what the fox says.

From Canvas to Class Legacy A closer look into creating the senior mural Jordan Garrett | Lifestyles Editor

ing an artist for the mural is the amount of after school hours dedicated to creating the work of art. The first step in the process of creating the mural is the artists getting to know one another and sharing ideas about their vision. Next, the artists come up with the overall theme for the mural and begin to grid it out on the canvas. Typically, the artists

Madi Sleyster | Photo Editor

he class of 2015 senior mural artists were recently selected after completing the application process last week. The selected artists are Lizzie Suhr, Madi Contor, Anna Trejos and Hannah Gustafson. The application is a semi-new way of selecting the artists. In previous years, Student Council members would select stu-

teamwork: Senior Mural artists begin the bonding process dents, not necessarily based on artistic talent, to create the mural. The application asks a variety of questions not all based on artistic ability. Applicants answered questions about their school involvement, thoughts about being a student at Sandpoint High School, and why they wished to be a part of a public art project and their artistic experience. One of the main aspects of be-

do not begin painting until after Christmas break, but the mural must be completed during after school hours before spring break. Student Council is responsible for buying the supplies for the mural out of the senior class budget. The mural itself is on 8’ x 8’ plywood and uses acrylic paint. The amount of money set aside by Student Council differs every year. The advisor for the mural is art

teacher Heather Guthrie. This is her second year being an advisor. She is there to oversee the project and help the students translate their ideas from paper onto a much larger scale. Guthrie is also responsible for selecting the artists from the applicants after discussing each student with the administration. “I’ve done a lot of public art before with kids and I really like seeing them learn the process of what it takes to create a large piece of art. They might have a really cool idea but it might not look cool on a large scale,” said Guthrie. Along with creating the mural, the artists will not have to present an individual tri-fold at the Senior Expo. They must complete their research paper on a topic of their choosing, but do not have to create a visual presentation on that particular topic. Instead, the artists will create a trifold together to present their progress on the mural. Creating the mural is a privilege for the students who involved in painting, and a physical memory for those graduating. Students are able to enjoy the mural and what their class has to leave at SHS. The artists will begin their creative journey soon, and the senior class is looking forward to what the artists will create to leave behind for future classes to enjoy. “I’m excited to leave a mark on the school and represent our senior class in an artistic way,” said Anna Trejos.

Sweater weather is better weather

Sarah Almeida | Copy Editor

Six Tips to Shopping for the best sweaters of the season

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Preview REview: Book Edition Caroline Suppiger | Lifestyles Editor

ENDER’S GAME Orson Scott Card

In a futuristic world, Earth is at war with an alien species, “the buggers.” The government begins targeting young, brilliant minds to lead the world to victory in the anticipated war. Ender Wiggin has been chosen and is sent to battle school to spend his time fighting for respect after being targeted due to his young age. He has slowly moved up among the ranks and proves to all that he will be the brilliant mind to save mankind. With a twist ending, Ender’s Game proves to be a must read.

THIRTEEN REASONS WHY Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why begins when Clay Jensen finds a box sitting on his porch that contains cassette tapes holding recordings of the 13 reasons why his classmate Hannah Baker committed suicide two weeks previously. Clay must listen to the tapes to find out the true motives of Hannah’s suicide and why he is one of them. Through a dual narration of both Hannah and Clay, Asher portrays an intricate story that will captivate all audiences.

TIMELINE Michael Crichton

13 Unknown Music Artists

|staff member Sleyster | Photo Editor give these not-so-well known artists a listen benMadibristow

1. Dan Croll 2. Kodaline 3. Milky Chance 4. Chet Faker 5. ODESZA 6. Wrabel 7. 20syl

8. The Asteroids Galaxy Tour 9. Stepdad 10. Broods 11. Crystal Fighters 12. Woodkid 13. Noah and The Whale

A group of history and archaeology students are studying the remains of two medieval town of Castelgard and La Roque when they find a startling discovery in the ruins and search to find their mysteriously missing professor. Some of the students fly to New Mexico to track down their professor at ITC a very secretive company linked to mysterious deaths. They find out he is in a lot of trouble and put their lives in danger in attempt to save him even if they have to go back in time to do so.

I AM MALALA Malala Yousafzai

In I Am Malala the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize describes her life and how her fight for girls education almost cost her life when she was shot in the head from point blank range on October 9, 2012 riding home on the school bus when she was just 15 years old. Travel through Malala’s struggles and triumphs in her autobiography, I Am Malala.

Remembering David Lyon

SHS SHOWS RESPECT FOR CAPTAIN DAVID LYON BY RETIRING HIS FOOTBALL JERSEY AND HIS NUMBER Hailey Dunn | Sports editor

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Work off that halloween candy a workout to help you shave off those halloween pounds. Hailey Dunn | Sports editor

CORE WORKOUT 1. 10 Knee Crunches 2. 10 Cross Crunches 3. 12 Leg Raises 4. 20 Bicycle Crunches 5. 20 Flutter Kicks 6. 10 Heel Touches 7. 60 Sec Elbow Plank 8. 10 Sitting Twists 9. 10 Front Squats 10. 15 Leg-in Knee Ups REPEAT 4X

ARM WORKOUT 1. 20 Push Ups 2. 15 Burpees 3. 20 Tricep Dips 4. 15 Bicep Curls 5. 2o Push Ups 6. 1:00 Planks 7. 15 Lateral Raises 8. 15 Tricep Kickbacks 9. 10 Shoulder Fly 10. 20 Weighted Arm Raise REPEAT 3X

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the last time: JOsh Suto and billy webber Help Carlos Collado out of Jersey Number 64 worn for the last time on Oct. 17 nited States Air Force Cap- the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon. number 64 jerseys at the high school. tain David Lyon was a forThese were just some of the ways that “I felt honored to be given the opmer Sandpoint High School stu- many remembered Lyon. One of the portunity to handle his jersey and dent that made a lasting impact most recent memorials was the foot- present it to his parents. There is a on the Sandpoint community. In ball team’s ceremony honoring Lyon legacy behind the number 64 belate December of 2013, Lyon was and his accomplishments by retiring cause of him and it is a privilege to killed in action in Afghanistan. his football number and his jersey. not only dedicate that night, but this Shortly thereafter, memorial entire season to him,” football cap“I felt honored to be given the opruns were held in countries across tain and senior Quinn Pearlstein said. portunity to handle his jersey and the world to honor Lyon. These When all the jerseys were givpresent it to his parents. There is a runs were organized by those en to the family, the team gathlegacy behind the number 64 because whom Lyon’s life had touched. ered around them to give them an of him and it is a privilege to not only On Aug. 11, the vessel that he was “atta-way”, which is a cheer that dedicate that night, but this entire chartered on which was originally the team does to show respect. season to him.” named the MV Positano was re“It was really nice to be a part of Quinn Pearlstein | Football Captain named the MV Lyon. This ship will it because realizing what he has done continue to provide war readiness and what he went through is really material to give soldiers provisions “It was an amazing experience and inspirational especially being a player needed for their survival such as am- honor to give that jersey to his family! doing exactly what he was doing in munition and food. This vessel plans It felt good to honor a man who fought high school,” junior Jake Timothy said. to stay in action until the year 2019. for our country. Taking the jersey off Many individuals within the On Sept. 11, a ceremony was held felt like I had given the family the re- community have been positivein front of the Hall of Justice in Boise spect and love that I have for them and ly influenced in one way or anto honor Lyon. His name is engraved their son,” said junior Carlos Collado. other by David Lyon’s life, and on a memorial standing as a guard Not only did they take off Lyon’s fittingly, Lyon will always be rememprotecting the freedom of those en- jersey, but they also gave each foot- bered and honored by the Sandtering the hall, and as a final trib- ball jersey from the Sandpoint Ju- point community and high school. ute to Lyon, he will be inducted to nior Tackle as well as the rest of the

MADI CONTOR

| Biography | Madi Contor is a senior and a captain that is excited to encourage her team do the best they can every meet.

| how do you pump yourself up before a meet? | Before a meet, I try to think positively and get myself motivated for the events that I have.

| what does it feel like when you are behind the block right before a race?|Before a race I get photos by| cooper king

really nervious but I also get really excited to compete.

FEATURed STUDENT ATHLETES

| Biography |

Sam Powell enjoys cross country because he gets to track his progress and see how much he improves over time.

Girls Basketball | what drives you to run? | Nov. 18 @ 7 p.m. Nov. 21 @ 7 p.m. Nov. 25 @ 7 p.m.

I am driven to run by my teammates. I want to run well for them, and to improve myself.

boys Basketball | do you have any pre-race Dec. 2 @ 7 p.m.

wrestling Dec. 4 @ tba

superstitions/ rituals? |

Before a race, I set out my stuff,take an ice bath,team pasta feed, and I always wear my lucky socks.

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sports wrap up a review of the 2014 fall sport seasons

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Darbey Scrimsher| sports editor

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speed stroke: swimmer Seth bamer shows off his breast stroke as he competes at a home meet at sandpoint west athletic club.

n Saturday, Oct. 25, Sandpoint High School athletes were full of success. The girls’ varsity soccer team competed in the state championship and came home victorious. “All of the credit goes to the players. They started working together when it really mattered,” said Coach Conor Baranski. On Thursday, Oct. 24, they played their first state game against Twin Falls winning 2-0 Then, on Friday, Oct. 25, they beat Middleton 3-0. Saturday, Oct. 26, they conquered Bishop Kelly 1-0 bringing home a banner for the second year in a row. Volleyball held districts at home on Saturday, Oct. 25, and they also came out on top. They beat Moscow twice, both matches were 3-1. Since they were first in the district, they will now advance to the state tournament located in Kimberly, Idaho. They will be leaving on Thursday, Oct. 30, and competing in their first state match on the following Friday. Coach Erin Roos and her players are all eager to

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go to state and play well. “I am confident going into state because we are starting to peak at the right time,” Roos said. Boys soccer lost the district tournament to Moscow 0-2 at Moscow on Wednesday, Oct. 15. They did not advance to the

“It’s one thing to hard against good teams, but it is another thing to know how to win a game.” conor baranski| soccer coach state tournament and their season ended. For the first time since 2009, Sandpoint Football has made it into the state tournament. “I’m excited that we have the chance to make a solid playoff run this year. It’s something that hasn’t been done here for awhile,” senior football player Chander

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Brewington said. They will also be competing in their first state game on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field. They will be playing against Century High School and the winner will advance to the next round of playoffs. “We definitely have some tough competition coming up in the next few weeks, but if we stay focused as a team and play at the level we’re capable of playing at, we should do really well. A state championship definitely isn’t out of reach for us this year,” said Brewington. On Friday, Oct. 31, both girls and boys varsity cross country teams will be heading down to Boise, ID, to compete at the state meet at Eagle Island State Park. Last year the girls varsity team won the state meet and they are hoping to bring home another banner this year. On Nov. 1, the swim team will be heading down to Coeur d’Alene to compete in districts at the Kroc Center. Stay tuned on shscedarpost.com for results from the swimming district tournament.

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coach leiss’s outlook basketball welcomes new faces Ben Bristow| staff member

he new head boy’s basketball coach, has a varsity basketball team. A lot of SandCoach Kenton Leiss, comes from point’s community rallies around the activiCoeur d’ Alene High School. Leiss has ties at SHS. “The support that the community coached high school basketball for 25 and of Sandpoint shows is outstanding,” said Leiss. plans on coaching many more at SandLeiss used to coach against Athletic Direcpoint High School. In Leiss’s time coach- tor Kris Knowles and their relationship is aning, his teams have won over 350 games. other reason for coming to Sandpoint High Leiss plans on leading the team in a posi- School. “It is comforting knowing that our ditive direction by helping rector has experience as his players improve tech- “I’ve heard nothing but a head basketball coach nically and academically. good things about Sand- and he knows what myself “My philosophy of and the athletes are going point High School...I am coaching basketball is through on a daily basis.” that I want my players very happy to be here!” Leiss also admires to have fun,” Leiss said. the weight program “We will play a fun upthat Satini Puailoa has Kenton Leiss | basketball coach tempo style of basketball created and believes because it is fan friendly and we want that the athletes coming out of it are gothe crowd excited to come to our games.” ing to help the boy’s basketball program Leiss chose to come to Sandpoint to reach their potential in the very near future. coach for a variety of reasons. First, SHS Basketball players are also very excited to is a 5 star high school. “I’ve heard noth- be playing for the new coach. “I think Coach ing but good things about Sandpoint High Leiss brings a new type of leadership and work School and the community of Sandpoint. ethic to the basketball program. His prior exI am very happy to be here!” Leiss said. perience will greatly improve the team,” seLeiss also likes Sandpoint because it is the nior basketball player Matthew Timothy said. the only high school in the community that

cooper king|photo editor Kenton Leiss: Basketball welcomes coach leiss to the team with hopes that players will soar to new heights.

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a spotlight on Sandpoint High School student tattoos

Madi Sleyster | Photo Editor Cooper King| Photo Editor

lily martin senior

Location | right wrist

What?

“It’s an eye, a heart, and a ‘u’ and it means ‘I love you.’”

Why?

“My dad wrote in on my lunch sack for school, and I got it in appreciation of him. He hates it when I get tattoos, so that’s why I got it, but he loves it.”

What?

“It is a bass jumping out of water trying to get bait.”

Why?

“My dad has always been my best friend, and fishing is something that we have always done together. We thought it would be cool to get a matching tattoo to always remember each other.”

tyler brown senior Location | right arm

Ruby What? Courser Why?

“It’s for my dad and it says ‘see you later alligator.’”

JUnior Location | right Arm

“That’s what he always said to me, and it was the last thing I said to him. My dad passed away this spring, and I felt like it would be a really good way to remember him.”

What?

“It is the Bible verse Phillipians 4:13.”

Why?

“Because it is more than a quote to me, it is motivation. It reminds me to push through hard times even when things get difficult.”

Logan Magro JUnior Location | Ribs

basically speaking

Isaac Bennett| Freshman

Shania lies| Junior

“I think that tattoos are good to a certain extent.”

“I think tattoos are good for expressing who someone is, but i am not a huge fan of meaningless tats.”

What’s your thinking on inking?

Compiled by | austin laiche

Damien gooding| teacher

valerie Feucht | Senior

“be very careful. what you think is cool now may not be so great in 20 years.”

“I think that tattoos are a cool way to express oneself, but i think some tattoos are a bit much and should not be in certain places.”