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A look at how rumors spread in the digital age McCalee Cain Editor-in-Chief

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SOPHIE SLATER “Yes. People may get the wrong idea about what you [post], and can make assumptions. ”

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WILLIAM GONSER “Everything’s rumors on social media. I don’t think it’s used for the reason it was created for.”

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JOSH RUNYON “It does affect how rumors spread because people feel more safe to be mean behind a screen.”

“We vet everything we hear thoroughly,” Albertson said. Woodward and Albertson urge concerned students and parents to call the school before going to social media. “Literally, nine times out of ten when I have investigated [claims] that have been on social media, there may have been some elements of truth to it, but not a a lot,” Woodward said. Social media provides a platform for the proliferation of rumors, and this advent has evolved the way rumors spread.

“People are always looking for some type of excitement, and now, it’s instantaneous,” Albertson said. “If somebody can post anything they want [on social media] with no credible source whatsoever, it’s a little scary.” Many Americans are facing that question today. The issue of misinformation is apparent on the national scale with companies such as Google and Facebook struggling to control the spread of misinformation on their platforms and taking steps to curb its propagation. In the age of “fake news”, people are becoming more wary of the truthfulness of the stories they see and hear. Senior Granya Boyd advised that the best way to discern truth from rumor is to be direct. “I don’t really think it’s [anyone’s] business, but if you really want to know the truth, just ask people straight up,” Boyd said. She explained that ambiguity in social media posts can invite speculation. “I think on Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat, people can hint at things on posts and that gets people talking,” Boyd said. “Then once they’re talking, they don’t actually know what they’re talking about and it’s just something to talk about.” With little or no truth to them, rumors can storm social media and spread. “It can be really hard to know the truth,” Boyd concluded.

A tweet is posted. It garners multiple retweets and likes. Someone sends it along to a friend. That friend shows three other people and in turn, these three follow suit. At this rate, an insignificant rumor can become public knowledge within a matter of days. High schools nationwide foster contagious gossip, and Sandpoint High is no exception: The spread of misinformation can damage peer relationships, foster mistrust, and disrupt social circles. The effects of rumors were visible in an incident that took place at the school this month. A concern had been raised regarding a comment made by a student, and was investigated by administration to no avail. Weeks later, a student caught wind of the incident and took it to social media, where it spread to other students and their parents. On Oct. 4, a splinter group of students stayed home from school or were pulled out of class per their parents’ concern. Though the comment had been thoroughly scrutinized and precautionary measures taken weeks prior, some parents and students were panicked by the rumors they saw on social media. “We had a lot of parents, instead

of calling the police or the school, go to social media, and then kaboom, it’s everywhere. It spreads like wildfire and is very damaging for lots of families,” Superintendent Shawn Woodward said. “I think that people don’t mean harm, but I hope before pushing a button and [posting] on social media, we can do a better job of thinking about the repercussions.” Woodward and Principal Tom Albertson reiterated that all concerns brought to the administration are taken very seriously.

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Clogged pipes interfere with local water quality. | Courtesy Photo

PAVING THE WAY Construction on First Street replaces sewer system, affects traffic and local businesses Lily Waldrup Web Staff The City of Sandpoint has been replacing a sewer on First Street, which is why many commuters must make a few extra turns on the way to their destinations. “There (have) been issues of sewer back-ups on 1st [street] for years,” Mayor Shelby Rognstad said. Sewer back-ups have affected businesses and property owners. Most importantly, water quality and operations at the water treatment plant. Due to the urgency of the project, the City of Sandpoint has decided that this year is the time to pursue such an issue. The end goal is to “Improve utility service (wastewater and water) for downtown Sandpoint for the next 50 years,” Rognstad said. This year, the City of Sandpoint had budgeted funds in place to complete the sewer replacement but waited until the slowest season of the year for businesses so as to minimize the effects of such construction. The City of Sandpoint mitigated the impact on businesses further by “ensuring that patrons still have access to businesses at all times,” according to Rognstad. “The City has notified the public and downtown business community over the summer through local papers, radio, chamber, social media and person to person outreach,” Rognstad said. The demographic missed were the commuters and customers of the downtown business community. Many commuters were surprised and unprepared for traffic backups and may have come late for school or work. The changes took place in such a crucial area of traffic flow in Sandpoint, as drivers vied for a chance to drive through poorly marked intersections. The completion of the project means no more traffic for commuters, clean water for businesses and households, and greater water flow and pressure throughout the entire sewer and water line system within the City of Sandpoint.

Above, bottom right: The Zodiac 601 XL in action. Top right: The Aerospace Club poses by their plane. | Courtesy Photos

AEROSPACE CLUB’S PLANE TAKES FLIGHT Student-made Zenith 601XL flies, new project commences Sofia Kriz News Editor

on Korn, president of the Aerospace Club (ACES), was avidly involved in the construction of the Zodiac 601XL. The aircraft took its first flight on August 11th, Korn’s birthday. The Aerospace Club is currently unsure of what the aircraft will be used for. As it was an experimental aircraft built by amateurs, there are specific laws that determine which circumstances the aircraft can be used in. The ACES Workshop is currently in the middle of the restoration of a 1945 Taylorcraft BC12D. This aircraft will most likely be used as a backcountry or grass landing strip trainer. The Taylorcraft was a bush plane donated to the ACES Workshop by a Hori-

zon Airline pilot who used it in Alaska. After moving to Idaho, the Taylorcraft’s motor seized on account of an oil leak while warming up the engine. The plane was then donated for restoration, and an engine was supplied by a charitable man from Nebraska. “We are hoping to finish preparing the airframe and control surfaces so they can be printed before it gets too cold,” Korn said. Korn first joined Aerospace Club as a way to satisfy his interest in mechanics, and through the club was able to rediscover his love for aviation. He has been a member of the club since his freshman year, and is currently president. “The ability to look at something and see how it is put together is a valuable skill that I continue to refine with my participation in the club,” Korn said. The North Idaho High School Aero-

space Program, Aerospace Club, at Sandpoint High School was one formed in 2014, and centers around mechanics and the restoration of aircraft. The club initially began with an aviation class, led by Ken Larson, at Forest Bird Charter School. When Larson was donated a kit plane project, the club relocated to the high school to begin building the plane. Because of its rapid expansion the ACES Workshop, a branch of the North Idaho Space Program, now meets at the Sandpoint Airport on Saturdays. The club is funded primarily through donations made by community members, as well as grants from organizations such as the Community Assistance League. One of the more recent donations was a complete EAA plane, which will be sold to raise money for the Taylorcraft restoration.

PARKING LOT PROBLEMS

Crowded parking lot proves troublesome for some students, staff members Sarah Brown Web Staff This past school year and years before, the Sandpoint High School parking lot has been a topic of concern among students and teachers regarding its overcrowdedness. The Sandpoint High School parking lot currently has a total of 323 spots. Of these 323 spots 135 are staff parking, and there are only 105 staff members at SHS today. This leaves an extra 30 spots not being used by staff members, that Sandpoint High students would find very helpful to use. The excessive amount of staff spots and limited student parking, has raised concerns among students who have experienced the frustration with not being able to find a spot to park. “Yes, [the parking lot is overcrowded] I think that there’s too many staff spots, mostly. I find it hard to find a place to

park mostly at lunch,” Sophomore Madison McNall said. Although some students believe that the parking lot is too crowded, there are also students who don’t find a problem with parking and find the system to work well. “There is always empty parking in the overflow. I don’t really find it difficult to find parking spots,” junior Laneka Thompson said. Staff member David Watkins, who monitors the parking lot, shared his views, stating that he doesn’t believe it is overcrowded and that there are plenty of spot available for students to park. “The parking lot is not overcrowded, there are always some spots available.” He also shared, “What many students don’t known is that the lot behind the middle school is the overflow, and there are almost always spots available there.” The parking lot behind the middle school may always have available spots,

but does it then become an inconvenience for those students who have to walk the long distance just to go to school, or should more students take advantage of this open space? Students who want to park in the parking lot have to purchase a parking pass which is priced at $25. At this price, students believe they should be able to park in a spot that is at a reasonable distance. Also, students who lose their passes must pay $15 to replace it, which is over half the price that the original pass costs. These fees have upset students who find it unfair that they are paying to possibly not have a spot to park, while members of the staff are able to park for free in the lot. Some views of students and staff express a need for improvements made to the parking lot to make it more convenient and less stressful for those who are finding difficulties with it today.

CUSTODIAL STAFF CHANGE Facility Foreman Jay Shephard moves on to District Custodial Foreman, replaced by Rennie Wruck

Jay Shephard, left and Rennie Wruck, right. | Courtesy Photos Ahna Groat Web Staff Jay Shephard, one of Sandpoint High School’s hidden heroes, will now be leaving the high school to now work with the district.

“I will miss the day-to-day interaction between staff and students and working with my team,” Shephard said. Shephard was the facility foreman at Sandpoint High School for the past four years. He would be here at 5:30 a.m. every morning and wouldn’t leave until the

night shift, around 2:30 a.m. He would have to prepare the school for the students’ arrival by unlocking everything, turning on lights, and maintaining the lights and air conditioning systems. “This job at the high school was the most rewarding of my career because it involved helping students and staff....” Shephard said. Shephard will now be working with Matt Diel, as custodial foreman of the district. He underwent a competitive interview process to get his new position, one he was able to acquire through his extensive qualifications inside of LPOSD and outside. He has worked at Sagle Elementary, Sandpoint Middle School and Nordstrom. “Jay has shaped very successful custodial programs at every school he has worked in,” Diel said. He will now going on to working as the district facility foreman, helping out all of the schools instead of only Sandpoint High School. His jobs now will be to make sure all schools our working the most efficient and effective way. By guiding and advising all custodial member through the district. “I’m looking forward to getting it

started on it’s way,” Shephard said of the new position. Shephard’s departure should not affect the larger picture as he has trained the rest of the custodial staff well. His friendliness will be missed by staff and students alike. One of the custodians at Sandpoint High School commented on Shephard’s departure. “I feel that I will miss Jay a lot because he is a super hard worker and he did what he was told and that he was a great influence on this school,” Joshua Wallis said. Rennie Wruck will be filling Shepherds old position as the facility foreman at the school. “He will do a great job,” Principal Tom Albertson said. Wruck was chosen because he had hands-on experience from working here in the summers along with the school year. This meant he didn’t need to be as newly trained as someone else who would have taken the position. These changes may not seem to be affecting too many people directly but without these custodial heros such as hard who stay here hours before and later than anyone else, our schools would be a much different and dirtier place.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF McCalee Cain MANAGING EDITOR Cienna Roget NEWS EDITOR Sofia Kriz

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OPINION EDITORS Corinne Capodagli Emerson Kanning

STEREOTYPICAL STANDARDS Today’s teens take advantage of their title In this way, teens are limiting themselves by attributing irresponsibility to the fact that they are teenagers. While many teenagers spend their time working at jobs or on homework, when they do take time off, teens choose not to be productive. So many teenagers spend time talking about how they want to grow up and be adults, but the reality is that one must have higher self-standards if they hope to accomplish this. It is so important that the current generation of teenagers doesn’t limit themselves; Teenagers have so much opportunity to alter the world for the better. It is their decision if they choose to fit the stereotype of the lazy, egotistical teenager, or if they choose to be leaders. Declaring “I’m young” is never an excuse for deflecting responsibility and reality. There is nothing wrong with enjoying youth, but it becomes a serious limiting factor if teens choose to let it define us. One’s age should never make them less capable. It doesn’t hold us back from being successful, and it doesn’t hold us back from being dreamers. In the same way, age doesn’t discount us from high expectations and our roles. Teenagers need to accept full responsibility for actions and behaviors, and stop blaming shortcomings on age. It is time teens chose to be more than their stereotype.

LIFESTYLES EDITORS Sarah Donnelly Erin Meek SPORTS EDITORS Sam Hendricks Jezza Hutto COPY EDITOR Josh Wells PHOTO EDITOR Saydee Brass ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Freddy Libby SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Addi House WEB EDITOR Ciena Christensen ASST. WEB EDITOR Ahna Grout MULTIMEDIA EDITORS Sam Diercks Claire Keener ASST. MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Chloe Edwards BUSINESS MANAGER Lily Waldrup WEB STAFF Riley Walkington Grace Hicks Bruin Jones Evelyn Webster Mya Darling Sarah Brown Aaron Cole Shelby Dorman Mason White Morgan Wohllaib Gage Sigman Maren Andrick

ACCESS-IBLE RESOURCES A look at how access impacts student success

Making up absent work 40.5%

Retaking tests and quizzes 29.7%

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 writer’s name upon request. The paper reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject to law-governing obscenity, libel, privacy and disruption of the school process, as are all contents for the paper. Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the staff, nor should an opinion expressed in a public forum be construed as opinion or policy of the administration, unless so attributed.

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Socializing 4.6% Based on a poll of 339 students

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HOW STUDENTS SPEND THEIR TIME AT ACCESS

even required, 69.6 percent of students confer that attending ACCESS is not always attainable with their after school As the semester progresses and stu- schedule. Those who are dependent on riding dents familiarize themselves with the the buses and don’t have any other alups and downs of a new school year, ternative transportation options must they begin to realize the importance of make an early exit in order to get a ride one integral learning tool in particular: home. ACCESS. Even though sports practices do not An approximate half hour window officially start until 3:30, 15 minutes afafter school between 2:48 to 3:15, ter access ends, many student athletes ACCESS provides students with the must also leave access early in order opportunity and outlet to seek help to find time to change and be ready for from teachers or administrators. practice by 3:30. In a survey of 339 students, 40.5 This raises the question of how percent of students polled answered attainable ACCESS truly is for every that they utilize ACCESS to make up student. missed work. Teacher Mary Imaz believes that Whether you’re a student athlete, ACCESS is not truly an accessible frequent traveler, or someone who program for inevitably every student. misses “Even school “ACCESS...falls short in now it’s even once in benefiting a large part of more difficult awhile, because every ACCESS is the population” Wednesday a crucial is a non-ACtool that CESS day, allows when before we had at least two days… students to stay caught up in all of so I try to be available to my kids their classes. whenever I can.” Imaz said. Moreover, in large and busy classACCESS is a benefit to those who room settings, it can be hard for a stucan attend, however, other after dent to find time to get tailored help school commitments and transportafor their specific questions. tion, prove to create an issue. 24.2 percent of student claim they A program the school district deutilize ACCESS primarily to receive signed to serve the purpose of creating one on one help with assignments and equal opportunity for every student homework. falls short in benefiting a large part of Additionally, teachers may request the school population. the presence of students at ACCESS In order for access to truly be an who are not passing a class or failing instrumental tool of academic success, to keep up with assignments or course it needs to become more accessible to load. every student. 57.8 percent of students polled Otherwise it is only accessible to answered that ACCESS should be rethose who have access to their own quired when failing a class. forms of transportation or are not limHowever, though ACCESS is offered ited by after school commitments. to all who need it, and is sometimes Corinne Capodagli Opinion Editor

hen the term “teenager” comes up, people immediately imagine the stereotype of young people partying, driving recklessly, playing loud music, and not getting along with the adults around us. It’s important to remember that no matter who someone becomes, or what they do, there will always be a stereotype to available to define us. Stereotypes are based on assumptions of a general group, but the reality is that in order for a stereotype to exist, there must be at least a small amount to which it is true. Not many years ago, the word teenager didn’t exist and teenagers were viewed in a drastically different way than they are in the present. The difference between then and now is in the expectations held by not only adults, but teenagers and their peers. Previously, there was no special treatment for adolescents. In many cultures, when someone reaches their teens, they are expected to act with the intelligence and responsibility of an adult. Look at recent history: teenagers were expected to start careers or families at an early age. While these concepts are highly unrealistic in modern society, teens still possess the same biological maturity, modern day they just are not utilizing it in the same way. However, in the United States, the teen years instigate a “you only live once” set of ideals and expectations.

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KAYTLYN WOODEN & MILES LUCE Welding classes inspire students to use the skills they have learned in future careers Sarah Donnelly Lifestyles Editor

lames are blowing and sparks are flying in the welding room at Sandpoint High School Seniors Miles Luce and Kaytlyn Wooden both have a passion for welding and plan apply their welding skills gained in Mr. Stark’s welding class in their careers after high school Luce has been welding throughout all of his high school career. He has taken every welding class offered at the high school. He is currently in an independent study and has two teacher’s aid periods to strengthen his skills and to help the welding teacher Jake Stark. “The hardest thing I ever had to make was an entire trailer from scratch, besides the axles,” Luce said. Luce has learned how to perform

many different types of welding such as TIG welding (Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding). “I’ve learned how to shape metal into usable forms [and] I’ve learned how to fuse metal together, with or without filler rod,” Luce said. Wooden is another student who has been welding since freshman year of high school. She has also taken the three levels of welding offered at SHS. She is currently not in a welding class, but is doing a teacher’s aid for Stark second semester. “For me it was how easy going the class was, there was no stress and everybody knew what they were doing,” Wooden said about why she enjoyed the welding classes. Throughout all three welding classes

she has worked on her skills and has been inspired by the program to turn welding into a career. “Mr. Stark was able to explain how welding works and having to work with my hands and create something was a really good experience and made me want to do it in the future,” Wooden said. Both students find that the class has taught them many useful skills not only for their careers, but for life in general. “You can fix anything that you break,” Luce said. “It’s nice being able to repair all sorts of stuff.” After high school Luce plans on going to the Divers Institute of Technology in Seattle to learn how to underwater weld. Underwater welding is one of the higher risk welding jobs available. Wooden either wants to enter the welding program at North Idaho College after high school, or go into construction

management. Job outlook for welders is exceptional, and they are needed in many fields. The welding classes at Sandpoint High ha have set up opportunities for these students to get a head start on their careers. The many skills taught and acquired in these classes can be used towards earning welding certifications, better qualifying the students for jobs in the field. After going through all three welding classes and an independent study they can go to Oxarc, located in Spokane, to earn these certifications. “It sets people up for the future in that it is a trade that you can learn and is always in demand,” Wooden said. Both students have used these experience in the welding program to get a head start on their careers while doing something they love.

7B STYLE: BUTTON FAST FOOD FAVES UP YOUR FASHION The Cedar Post compiled a list of our favorite fast food items in Sandpoint. These are the top five. Erin Meek and Sarah Donnelly, Lifestyles Editors

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Typically known as a shirt worn to business functions and formal events, button-ups have been re-imagined as a more casual style of shirt with more colorful and interesting patterns yet retaining their stylish and formal look. A button-up can easily be paired with joggers or khakis to complete this modern style.

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GOOD LUCK AMERICA Squatch Club leaders pose as they hunt for Sasquatch. | Photo illustration by Erin Meek, Lifestyles Editor

YOU DON’T KNOW SQUATCH Lund-Andersen brothers found Squatch Club for exploration, education ers or not, can come together to talk about their theories and ideas in a safe and open place. “Sasquatch Club is safe place for people of all of beliefs and walks of life can to join. You don’t have to be a believer,” Kjetil Lund-Andersen said. The club plans to educate the student and Sandpoint community through

search for Sasquatch. As a matter of fact, Bonner County is classified as one of the best places to find Sasquatch. President Peik Lund-Andersen plans to head to the t’s about ye big,” Freshman Kjetil Olympic National Forest, which accordLund-Andersen said as holds out ing to the King 5 website is, “the best his arms to show the estimated place to find Sasquatch.” length of Sasquatch footprint, “I first beThese are future goals for the club. came a believer [in the Sasquatch] when For now, they just plan to get their name I was up in Bonners Ferry and I saw the and mission out there print.” into the community. Peik Last week, the Sasand Finan Lund-Andersen quatch Club, also known want to combine the pubas the Squatch Club was “Sasquatch Club is safe place, for people lic’s and school’s knowlpassed by Student Counall of beliefs and walks of life can join,” edge of the Sasquatch to cil and Administration as get rid of the “mystical” an official club to SandKJETIL LUND-ANDERSEN, FRESHMAN stereotype the Sasquatch point High School. The has. club, first created by se“The Sasquatch is intelnior Peik Lund-Andersen ligent, and we want to go this past summer, will edinto the community and ucate the school community on the Sasquatch and its presence guest-speakers and public forums. They educate them about it and the danger it in the northwest, specifically in Bonner have future goals of inviting James BoBo faces today, like logging, deforestation Fey, a Sasquatch expert featured on Ani- and climate change,” Peik Lund-AnderCounty. sen said. “I just thought that we are in desper- mal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot. They also are striving to invite a proThe first meeting with be held Nov. 1 ate need of Squatch Club,” Peik LundAndersen said. “So I went and talked fessor from Idaho State University that in John Hastings room after school. Evto my brothers and [they] were just is an “advocate for squatch rights,” to eryone is encouraged to attend, especially non-believers. like, ‘Yeah! We should definitely have a speak at one of their meetings. Along with annual educational “Our main goal is to educate, not perSquatch Club,’ and that’s how it all startmeetings, the club also strives to have suade. Give the people facts, then they ed.” The Squatch Club will be lecture and monthly squatch outings, where they can decide for themselves,” Finan Lundeducation based, where people, believ- grab their backpacks, camp out and Andersen concluded. Erin Meek Lifestyles Editor

McCalee Cain: I appreciate being able to keep up on current events and political news on the convenience of Snapchat. Also, I’m in love with the host Peter Hamby.

Evelyn Webster: I love E! News, the Run Down with Erin Lim. She is so lively and wonderful, and gives some sweet gossip on famous people.

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THINK PINK Local businesses, community unite to support survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mya Darling Web Staff October is breast cancer awareness month in the United States. Throughout Sandpoint and the rest of the nation, people utilize this month to spread awareness and raise money for those affected by breast cancer. Junior Grace Meyer has been personally affected by breast cancer, as her mother, Jenny Meyer passed away in 2008 after an eight year battle with the disease. “I think of nights at my grandma’s with idea that my mom might not be coming home this time,” Meyer said. “Or playing with toys in hospitals since mom was getting her blood drawn.” One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime, and many of them will not beat it. So, in memory of those who fought, the families affected, and in honor of those fighting, the nation wears pink, and hosts various fundraisers and events. “NFL and other large corporations do an incredible job making it recognized nationally,” Meyer said. “Locally, it’s also great to see a community unite with programs such as Celebrate Life and Community Cancer Services.” Sandpoint’s main event to promote awareness was Boobs n’ Beer 5k, a fun run that was a part of Oktoberfest, with all the proceeds going towards victims and families that were affected by breast cancer.

“Boobs and Beer is also great, although the name is a little obscene,” Meyer said. “And it raised a large amount for those in need.” Sandpoint also hosts Canines Against Cancer, a donation-only grooming day and barbecue at the Pooch Parlor. While Celebrate Life is not in October, this additionally event raises awareness and funds for local families affected by cancer. “[Donating] is super beneficial to the cancer community since there’s a lot more expenses than just treatment,” Meyer said. Sandpoint High School also raises awareness for breast cancer. This year, the girls soccer and volleyball teams tied their hair with pink ribbons and the cheer team used pink pom-poms at football games to show their support for the local community. National s p o r t s also help to raise awareness. The NFL has been dressing up their fields, players and sidelines in pink since 2009 in rec- ognition of the month. Regardless of the time of year, supporting breast cancer awareness on any level greatly raises awareness for the people affected. “Being in a family with someone who has cancer or having cancer yourself is life changing,” Meyer said. “And help, whether monetary or not, is the most incredible relief you can experience.”

Isabelle Martin practices photography. | Photo by Erin Meek, Lifestyles Editor

(STUD)ENTREPRENEURS Students create innovative money-making methods Ciena Christensen Web Editor For many high school students, holding a job becomes a significant part of their lives. Students often turn to traditional high school careers as a consistent way to earn money; however, some high schoolers have taken a more creative approach and created entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves. In the last year, Junior Sloan Woodward started his company Longtails Clothing Co. Through this company Woodward produces custom made tshirts that are uniquely designed and bleached upon request. “I’ve always been a pretty creative person and I first started creating my own t-shirts and designs around a year ago but didn’t start selling them until around August this year,” Woodward said. “It’s just a way to express my creativity and make a little money on the side.” Woodward drew from his natural creativity and it has given him the opportunity to experiment with different ideas and turn them into a way to make money that complements his busy high school schedule. “This has been a rewarding experience because it is a good way to model entrepreneurship without having high pressure to succeed, since I’m still in high school,” Woodward said.

Senior Isabelle Martin has also turned one of her hobbies, photography, into a job. She’s been doing photography for several years and began booking senior portrait sessions with fellow students this past summer as a way to earn money. “It’s the perfect job for a high schooler like myself. It’s 100 percent flexible because I get to set up the days that I am available and figure out a time that works between the client and I,” Martin said. The continuing rise of social media use has opened even more doors for these students as it allows them to promote their work in new ways. For both Woodward and Martin, social media serves as a main source of advertisement. “Social media has helped my business grow beyond my imagination in the last year, and I don’t think that I would’ve been able to reach the amount of people that I have through my own personal accounts,” Martin said. For Martin, exploring photography as a career during high school has made her realize how much she would enjoy doing it in the future. “It wasn’t until I landed a huge photography deal this summer with the company Copper River Fleece that I realized this could be my future career,” she said. “I would love to do photography full time for a career after school.”

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SCORES EARNING THEIR STRIPES High School referees address the struggles of being an official AND STUNTS Jezza Hutto Sports Editor

Senior athlete Austin Greene excels as both a cheer team member and football player

Greene poses with his helmet and a pom pom. | Photo by Saydee Brass, Photo editor

Sofia Kriz News Editor

Senior year is a momentous time where students are applying to college, participating in their final high school events, and getting ready to transition into college life after graduation. This often translates to a hectic schedule, especially with the addition of sports and various other extra curricular activities. Senior Austin Greene is the prime example of a student with a lot on their plate: This year, Greene is tackling two sports that coincide with one another, football and cheer, in addition to his job and his various obligations as a senior. When asked about how he got interested in doing cheer, Greene explained that his girlfriend encouraged him to join due to the lack of boys on the team, and that he has noticed a significant change in his tumbling abilities so far. Greene also had a mostly positive response when he told his coach and teammates on the football team that he had decided to join cheer. “All my football friends thought it was a joke at first. They were surprised and confused at the same time,” Greene said, “My closest friends on the football team thought it was awesome and were actually supportive.” There are several indisputable differences between football and cheer, the more prominent of which being the fact that cheer is comprised mostly of girls, as opposed to Greene’s teammates on the football team. However, Greene expressed his compatibility with his teammates in both sports, and how he feels comfortable with all of them no matter their differences. Football practice occurs everyday after school, and cheer takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Because it is currently football season and cheer competition is not until spring, football takes priority when it comes to practice. “Coach Lori is very understanding when I show up later and am in jeans when it comes to practice,” Greene said. Furthermore, Greene does not tumble during football season, rather he tends to work with his stunt group when he attends practice. Taking on so many extracurriculars can be a lot of work, and at times quite stressful. Because of the strenuous practice schedule involved in juggling two sports, Greene has limited time when it comes to homework and other activities. What’s more, Greene works on Sundays, allowing for Saturday to be his only full free day. Although several people might be concerned whether taking on so much may be worth it, Greene has expressed how enjoyable it is to be around both his football and cheer teammates as much as possible, and how comfortable he feels engaging with them. Greene aspires for the remainder of his high school sports career to include competing hard in football and making it far into the playoffs, and to beat Moscow and Lakeland in order to send his team to state.

hile fans may come to know athletes on a team by number and name, they often only know the referee by face, if at all. These men and women choose to support high school sports for a smattering of reasons, and a common one is a deep passion for the game. Alecia Koski, a volleyball referee from Post Falls, became certified because she wanted to stay involved with the sport she loves after both her and her daughter stopped playing. “I really enjoy just the atmosphere of volleyball, and watching the girls play and bettering them and bettering myself as an official,” Koski said. She now refs two to three nights a week, along with another job she has in Post Falls. Koski, like many other referees in the area, often commutes to ref at different schools, but she really likes reffing at Sandpoint High School. “The kids, the coaching staff, the administration and then the supporters [at SHS] are really great,” Koski said. Others, such as Sandpoint local and soccer official Jason Hauck, ref because their child plays the sport and they want to be connected to the community of that sport on a different level than they would be as a spectator. Jason’s son, junior Curtis Hauck, likes that his dad refs, and feels a sense of security when he is on the reffing crew for his soccer games. “When he refs my games, for me, it is like having any other ref, because I know he won’t be biased towards me,” Curtis Hauck said. “However, I do feel more safe because having my

Photo by Saydee Brass, Photo Editor

All of these SHS refs seem to be called parent ref helps me in realizing that the refs are trying to keep every player safe.” to duty often, because of the major Jason Hauck refs often during the shortage of officials in the area. Idaho and many other states throughfall and spring, and like others, works a regular job as an insurance agent during out the nation are struggling with this problem. the day. There are numerous reasons for this, “Watching kids progress in their careers is rewarding,” Jason Hauck said. such as the time commitment it takes, the wages “Watching of a high teenagers school refgain ma“I’m probably harder on eree, and turity and myself than anybody else in the lack of make betnew offiter decithe room because I’m afraid cials, while sions, imof making mistakes,” many of prove their the current skills, and BRENDA HAASE, REFEREE ones are grow as reaching people is retirement fun.” ages. Football “The number of people who want to referee Danny Brum also refs to stay in the game, after he played college foot- give their time, money and put the effort ball. Brum sometimes refs four times a in to become good at it is limited,” Jason week at high schools in the area, while Hauck said. The lack of officials has especially afalso working a day job at a warehouse in fected SHS teams this fall, causing game Coeur d’ Alene. “My favorite part is definitely the mo- cancellations and “lack of quality” in refrale,” Brum said. “We have a really great erees, according to Curtis Hauck. Each year the number of high school crew and we like to hang out after games, referees decreases, while the number of and watch other games together.” Collectively, these SHS referees high school athletes increases. According to the National Federaagreed that one of the best, yet the hardest parts of reffing is the intense, tion of State High School Associations, nail-biting games, and knowing that only two of every 10 officials return for they could be a main factor in the out- their third year of officiating, while high come. The close competition of school athletes have doubled in number. Another major cause for this shortage these games entails more itself focus, precision and may lie not within the job b e much less room for but within the actions, and haviors of students, athletes, error. “I’m probably coaches and parents. Very often referees harder on myself than anybody else in the are scrutinized for room because I’m afraid the calls they make, of making mistakes, and in which can take a a close match that’s kind toll and make wonof scary,” volleyball them worth ref Brenda der if it is it. “Parents and coaches who verbally abuse referees think only of themselves and don’t consider the motives that drive those of us who do this,” Jason Hauck H a a s e said. “The pressure to be perfect is high of Clark Fork and the abuse taken is a big cause for said. “You don’t newer officials to quit.” Referees work hard to perfect their want to find a match going knowledge of the sport, while jugone way or the gling the stresses of each game, match other because or meet and continuing to give back to Sandpoint’s athletic community. of errors.”

DANCE AND CHEER THROUGH THE YEAR Dance and Cheer perform in varying environments during their seasons

Dance team performs in multiple venues. | Photo illustration by Freddy Libby, Asst. photo editor

Evelyn Webster Web Staff With the winter chill in the air, sadly it is time to wrap up fall sports at SHS. Winter sports are beginning their preseason work and practices and soon we will be hitting the SHS gym. However, throughout the year, there are two teams whose seasons do not end. The dance and cheer teams are performing, practicing and partaking in competitions year round. “Participating

in a sport all year definitely takes serious dedication,” junior cheerleader Cece Gedrose said. Fall football season consists of the cheer team leading chants and cheers, keeping the fans involved throughout the entire game. Then, there’s always a fun half time performance from dance team. Transitioning from fall to winter, both the cheer and dance teams follow the same routine at basketball games, the only difference is that the performance

is in the gym versus at memorial field. With the varying locations of the teams’ performances comes a variety of opinions. “The gym floor is so much easier to dance on than grass because we practice on it every single morning,” junior dancer Paris Harvey said. For a member of the cheer team, a performance on grass at a football game is preferred, unlike Harvey’s choice of performing in the gym during basketball games. “I like cheering at football games rather than basketball because I believe the school gets more involved during football games and it’s super fun to be out under the lights on the field,” senior cheerleader Michaela Ryan said. Not only do both teams perform at each football and basketball game, they also practice almost every day throughout the entire school year. “Sometimes you want to give up when you realize you’ll always be busy practicing, but it’s just something you have to get used to,” Gedrose said. “I’m only used to it because I’ve been on the cheer team for three years now.” Overall, both teams work hard to reach their goals all year long. Their ability to adapt to new performance environments demonstrates their determination and commitment to their sports.

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7 CP HOT TAKE: Should it be legal for college athletes to be paid to play?

Sarah Donnelly Lifestyles Editor

A swimmer competes in a home meet at Sandpoint West Athletic Club. | Photo by Saydee Brass, Photo Editor

SWIM NOW SANCTIONED

College athletes should not be paid as other students are not paid by the school for their talents, such as arts or academics. Most college athletes have either most or all of their schooling paid for which is reward enough for their hard work. They are training to be paid in the future therefore should not be paid while they are in college.

SHS swimmers dominate in swim’s first year as a state sport been a part of a board that has mirrored the IHSAA’s rules and regulations for swimming specifically. Because of this group, high schoolers have been able to swim and compete at unofficial state championships for the past 20 years. Brosnahan pushed this group to put pressure on the IHSAA, and now after years of resisting they have officially sanctioned swimming as a high school sport,

and advise and as much as he can. In addition to changes in coaching, the sanctioning will change what teams Sandpoint will compete against. lthough swim becoming a stateWhile they have previously been able recognized sport is exciting to compete against teams like Coeur news for the sport as a whole, d’Alene and Lake City, next year’s districts it may have some foreseeable challengwill only include Lakeland and Moscow. es for the Sandpoint team specifically. Despite these upcoming challengNot much will change this seaes, this season has proven to be one of son for the team, since they have the most successful for the swim team. been school-sanctioned for years. “We’ve deThis gave them veloped a good school support equal base, we have a to any other vargood swim les“I think that in the past we’ve had good sity team through son program funding, coachswimmers, but not as many numbers,” that develops ing, and traveling. swimmers into “At schools where good athletes, a swimming isn’t good age group school sanctioned, program that athletes would refeeds the high ceive a truancy for travelling and competing at meets,” making Idaho the 49th state to do so. school with good swimmers. I think that While this is great for the sport and in the past we’ve had good swimmers, but swimmer Catherine Brenner said. According to Coach Mike Brosna- swimmers statewide, there are some not as many numbers,” Brosnahan said. This year has seen an increase han, Sandpoint’s team has been much consequences that may affect the team. Under IHSAA rules, coaches are in quantity of beginning swimbetter off, able to swim and compete without penalty because of the not allowed to coach club year round mers who have seen a lot of imschool’s progressive policy on swim. and sports during season. Because provement under the program, at“The community has supported us of this, Brosnahan will not be able to tributing to their successful season. Brosnahan also highlights the leaderfor quite some time, but it’s all the other coach high school swimming next year. However, he hopes this will ship and body of experienced swimmers schools that get nothing,” Brosnahan said. Brosnahan has played an in- not deeply impact the program. as being key to success of the team. “The program is so well set up that “We’ve got depth, and we’ve got talfluential role in the Idaho High School Activities Association’s de- hopefully a new coach will just be able to ent. And if you’ve got both of those gocision to final sanctioning swim. step into it and continue,” Brosnahan said. ing for you then that makes for a pretty He plans to continue to be involved successful program,” Brosnahan said. For the last 10 years, he has

Shelby Dorman Web Staff

MIKE BROSNAHAN, SWIM COACH

WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW A look into the key players and the goals for each sport

Boys Basketball

Coach: Kent Leiss Last Year: Finished with a season record of 3-18 Returning Players: Robbie Johnson, TJ Davis, Alex Stockton, Bruin Jones, Ryan Roos, Tyler Moore Newcomers: Jaxon Pettit, Christian Niemela, Damian Dalthorp, Brandon Casey, Wilson Vandenburg Goal: “Our goal is always to make it to the State tournament. If we work hard and improve on a daily basis we will have a chance to do that.”

Wrestling

Girls Basketball

Coach: Jake Stark Last Year: 4 district champions, 11 state qualifiers, 4 state places, team places 11th out of 23 Returning Players: Andrew Webster, Hyrum Hunsaker, August Johnson, Casey Olesen, Cal Wilcox, Isiah Fleck, Malaki Mazarre, Tekoa Mazarre Newcomers: Tanner Kohal Goal: “Two of our goals this year are to win districts and take as many Bulldog wrestlers as we can to state.”

Dance

Coach: Laurie Buck Last Year: Grand championships at districts, 3rd in prop and large group at state Returning Dancers: Cody Shepherd, Madison Bunty, Paris Harvey, Ahna Groat, Alannah Kees, Gracie Reichart, Alison Baxter, April Radford, Chloe Pecha, Erica Etzweiler, Molly Butler, Sydnet Clary Newcomers: Jaimie VandenBerg, Maria Bonet Goal: “To keep our titles, place first in every routine and hopefully win state!”

Coach: Duane Ward Last Year: Won league, qualified for State Returning Players: Grace Kirscher, Katherine Kaul, Trinity Golder, Calli Laybourne, Audrey Mattila, Dani Tomazich, Dawson Driggs, Maddie Morgan, Olivia Tucker, Mya Darling Newcomers: Ciera Bailey Goal: “Our ultimate goal has always been to win a state championship. Our motto is ‘play hard, play smart, and above all, play together’.”

Jezza Hutto Sports Editor

I think college athletes should be paid because college life is expensive, and being devoted to a college sports team, especially if it’s division I, while also balancing school work, rarely allows a student to have a job. I also think the amount of media coverage that college athletes receive calls for some sort of payment. For example, March Madness is televised and watched just as much as NBA games, whose athletes get paid a lot for what they do.

Lily Waldrup Business Manager

I don’t believe that college athletes should be paid. Most college athletes receive at least partial scholarships to play their sport in college which is a form of payment from the school itself. Although colleges may benefit from the students’ participation in sports, that money goes towards the school and students’ education as far as I know.

Sam Hendricks Sports Editor

College athletes should be paid because the amount of time that they put in to train and travel equals or surpasses the amount of time that an average person spends on a job. Although they do receive money in the form of scholarships, these scholarships can be elusive and some athletes have to join the team without any financial aid. Additionally, paying college athletes money to play could act as an incentive for some athletes whose professional careers are not guaranteed to stay in college for a full four years so they can earn a degree in case they do not make it professionally.

Cheer

Coach: Lori Gedrose Last Year: 1st in stunt group and 2nd in show routine at districts Returning Players: Michaela Ryan, Madalyn Darling, Cece Gedrose, Taylor Berget, Mahayla Crabb, River Feuling Newcomers: Austin Greene, Benji McKerracher, Caelan Darling Goal: “We want full-team tumbling with back handsprings — we want to be efficient as a team. We also hope to go to state this year.”

Grace Hicks Web Staff I don’t think college athletes should be paid, because most are on scholarship. Their school, housing, and athletic gear is all being paid for. However that does depend on the scholarship, but this is amateur sporting event. If it was professional then school would not be involved, and athletes would be paid.

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Student Fear Factor

Sandpoint High School students discuss their most fascinating frights. By Cienna Roget, Managing Editor

cosmetiphobia

the fear of makeup

esperidoeidiphobia

“I break into a panic attack when I see people with too much makeup or with a mask on. It is a trigger” - anonymous

the fear of oranges

“They’re everywhere. They could take over the Earth if they wanted to. They are terrifying.” - anonymous

cetaphobia

mephitophobia

“They are big. They scare me. Animals shouldn’t be that big. ” - Jake Ryan

“I’m afraid they will spray me. Their smell [scares me].” - Will Hawkins

the fear of whales

the fear of skunks

lepidopterophobia

podophobia

“I usually get really scared and attempt to get as far away as fast as possible, or if that’s not an option I freeze up out of fear, close my eyes, and hope it doesn’t touch me.” - Kassidy Walker

“I have no idea [why they scare me]. They just really creep me out.” - Oliveanna Fuller

the fear of butterflies

the fear of feet

ornithophobia the fear of crows

“My heart races and I start breathing faster. When they fly above me, I have to track them in the sky to make sure I know where they are.” - Liz Kempton

trypophobia

the fear of holes

“The unknown about it is what makes my skin crawl. Not all holes bother me, but I am definitely very uncomfortable about small clusters of holes.” - anonymous