December Issue

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15 moments we faced Liberty North High School | Volume 5 | Issue 4

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letter from the editor

our staff Editors-in-Chief Becca Saffier Olivia Brown

Section Editors

ecember goes by too fast. It really does. It makes up for any lag from the middle of the year because it zips by in a blink of an eye. All of a sudden, we realize another year has come and gone. Some years seem uneventful, others, substantial. This month, we highlighted those substantial years in the InDepth feature, 15 Moments We Faced. Each student and staff member featured shares a specific moment that was significant to their lives. You might have experienced something similar, or you may have your own life-changing moment unique to you.

It would not be a December issue without some mention of the holiday season, and mention it we did. You can flip to Lifestyle for your holiday fashion, observe Eagle’s Life for an inside look on cultural holiday customs, and tune in to A&E for the lowdown on holiday entertainment. With Christmas fast approaching, there is much to do and much to have fun doing.

December may be a whirlwind of a month, but it is a great opportunity to end the year on a good note, with family, friends, and holiday fun. Enjoy it; another semester has come and gone and winter break is nigh at hand.

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Baileigh Arant Savannah Failer Kala Hughes Alex Kampman Douglas Martin Dylan Morgan Keara O’Brien Shelby Prather Hannah Richardson Taylor Thompson

Reporters

Frank Anthony Kaelin Bemis Brandon Ditsch Madi Eklund Kennah Evilsizer Catherine Hemenway Maile Johnson Michaela Jordan Isaac Keller Alma MacDonald MacKenzie McNeill

Kelsey Runge Madelyn Seley Gabrielle Smith Alex Snavely Jaycie Standing Kendall Steinmetz Anthony Whalen Sean Wooten Lindsay Young

Web Editors

Jaxson Freeman Brooks Casel

Photographers Dillon Erwin Olivia Prather Hailey Wasser

Ads Manager Mitchell Warne

Advisor

Jen Higgins

OUR VIEW Our mission for the 2014-2015 school year is to produce a quality magazine that informs our readers as well as provides a professional journalism experience for all members involved. The Eagle’s View is a public forum of student expression.

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on the cover

Moments We Faced: we may all be different, but many of us have experienced life-changing situations. Page 16 Photo illustration by Olivia Brown

LIFESTYLE

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4 DIY Your Holidays

Deck the halls with homemade holly, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

6 The Sweater Spread

Ugly sweaters are no laughing matter; check out the style of the season

EAGLE’S LIFE 10 Holiday International

Feliz Navidad! Read about Christmas around the world

OPINION

INDEPTH

24 Starbucks

16 Moments We Faced

25 Staff Editorial

Discover the moments that changed the lives of these North students and staff

A&E 20 Netflix Guide

Popcorn? Check! Warm blanket? Check!

Netflix password? Check!

Overrated or underappreciated?

The staff opinion on ugly sweaters in all their secondhand glory

SPORTS 30 Winter Sports Timeline A look into the future of winter sports... future games, that is

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christmas guide Story by Madelyn Seley and Catherine Hemenway Photo by Hailey Wasser | Design by Baileigh Arant

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A few ideas for gifts and decorations to make this holiday season are often a better option, especially in the money department.

“I definitely need to save money. Even though I have a job, it’s always nice to save some money here and there,” Mosbauer said.

With a low budget, oftentimes making homemade gifts can benefit the gift-giver.

Although, a problem many face can be finding ideas for DIY gifts that do not take too much time or money.

“When I do Christmas gifts, I usually take a mason jar and put little gifts inside, like a little cute thing or food,“ Marvine said.

DIY gifts are gifts that can keep on giving, not only to the gift-receiver, but also to the gift-givers themselves.

“It definitely helps save money and it just sorta makes you feel good inside when they really like your gift that you made for them,” Mosbauer said.

is the season of Christmas trees full of festive decoration. Depending on the household, tree ornaments can range from sophisticated color-matching globes to a tree full of action figure’s. Some students have taken control of decorating their trees with DIY ornaments.

“A couple years ago I made an ornament with some friends, and then I gave it to my mom. It was a clear ball full of confetti and glitter,” sophomore Paige Garrison said DIY ornaments have a wide variety of outcomes.

“Once I made an ornament with a penguin and a soccer ball. When it was finished I decided to keep it for myself and put it on our tree. We still put it up

every year,” sophomore Katie Pohl said.

Some families make a tradition of decorating their trees with homemade ornaments.

“My family used to make ornaments each year, and since we have three kids in the family, they have accumulated over the years,” freshman Kenzie Eklund said.

DIY ornaments can be given as gifts for others as well. “[The ornament] was a good gift because it was very meaningful and my mom appreciated the fact that I had put the time into doing something for her,” Garrison said.

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ift giving and receiving has become an aspect of Christmas that families all around the world can look forward to every year. Gifts that come from the heart and take time to make are often more sentimental, and many students have taken the initiative to ‘do it yourself’.

“It’s more sentimental and that way I don’t just go out and buy them something, they know I actually thought in depth for it,” junior Maddie Mosbauer said.

Just taking the time to create these gifts for family members or friends can make them more meaningful and last longer than store-bought gifts.

“DIY gifts are cheaper, more meaningful and unique and they are things you can usually keep longer in comparison to store bought gifts,“ junior Lindsay Marvine said.

There are many reasons why DIY gifts

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Everything there is to know about the perfect thrift shop sweater Story by Kendall Steinmetz | Photos by Dillon Erwin | Design by Baileigh Arant

n accessory to transition from fall to winter is the sweater. With the average price ranging from 30 to 100 dollars, how can this piece make it to a closet on a budget? Easy. Sweaters, from a thrift store.

Erase the thought of thrift stores being for the overly-hipster or less fortunate and now consider them to be the answer to all sweater shop prayers.

There are many places around Liberty to buy one of these knits at a low price. One of these places is Savers.

“My favorite thrift store is Savers because it is so big and has a wide variety of sweaters to choose from. It’s a little pricier than other thrift stores, but they’re all great quality and not too much [money]” senior Michaela Gascich said.

“Savers has lots of options, from oversized to classic pullovers to those ugly sweaters for upcoming Christmas parties,” junior Brandon Drew said.

Another thrift store here is Hillcrest. Inside this gem of a find, all sweaters are the same price, regardless of the possible high-end brands and quality.

“Sweaters here are five to ten dollars, which is really cheap compared to actual stores,” freshman

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“I go to Hillcrest honestly because it’s fun. I don’t normally like shopping but I love shopping there,” freshman Leo Jameson said.

Plato’s Closet is the thrift store that is not really a thrift store. Plato’s Closet only accepts name brands and offers them back for up to 70% off.

“I love buying sweaters from Plato’s Closet because they always have the brand names I want for a low price and has such a large selection,” sophomore Clarissa Lenger said.

One more thrift store here in Liberty is Goodwill.

“My favorite thrift store is Goodwill because they don’t charge tax. My favorite sweater I’ve ever bought is from Goodwill. I got it for fifty cents,” senior Josh Crawford said.

Fashionable sweater purchases do not have to break the bank. Buying them from a thrift store can increase the originality and decrease the price.

“My favorite sweater I’ve ever bought is from Goodwill. I got it for fifty cents,” senior Josh Crawford said.

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crown center: ice skating “"I try and go ice-skating right before Christmas when it's really cold,and theyhave all the lights and Christmas trees up,"senior Allison Bruckner said.

neighborhood lights Liberty has many great places to look at lights. “ "I really like to go to Woodneath; they have a lot of houses with really pretty lights,"” junior Rachel Engel said.

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zona rosa: shopping "I really like shopping at Zona Rosa because it is really nice stuff, that is not super expensive," sophmore Bailey Crouse said.

home sweet home

With the holiday season in full swing, different families are preparing for their many traditions. “ "Over Christmas, my family always goes to my grandma's house.

We usually sing Chrismas songs," junior Emma Engel said.

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Christmas around the World Stories by Jaycie Standing & Kenzie McNeill | Design by Alex Kampman

Taking a looking at how different cultures celebrate the holiday season russia Merry Christmas

usa mexico Feliz Navidad

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france Mailgayang Pasko

Joyeux Noel Feliz Natal

philippines

brazil Follow the map to see how other countries around the world say, “Merry Christmas!�

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south africa

new zealand Meri Kirihimete

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hristmas in Germany is similar to our traditional Christmas, but also very different. The Germans use advent calendars to count down the days to “Weihnachten” (Christmas in German). People can unwrap a little present leading up to “Weihnachtsmann”. They also celebrate on the 24th, our Christmas Eve. “We always spend a lot of time with our families, play games like white elephant, or go to one of the many chirstmas markets that we have in Germany,” senior Britta Reglig say s.

Weihnachten has two different versions of Santa Claus. The Christkind is an angel and is the Christmas figure for Catholic regions in Germany, especially in the south. Up in the north they have the Weihnachtsmann.

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ne holiday popular in the Jewish culture is Hanukkah, which originated from Jerusalem, Israel. Hanukkah is eight day holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. This year the holiday starts at sunset on December 16, or the 25 day of Kislev, and ends nightfall of December 24.

“All my dad’s family lives too far away, so its usually just our small family coming together to celebrate Hanukkah,” senior Brady Kaplan said.

There main tradition during the Hanukkah season is the kindling of the lights on the nine branched menorah. There are eight smaller candles to be lit each night and a ninth candle called the shamash.

“We light the Menorah and say a prayer, then we add an extra candle for everyday,” senior Marley Rodgers said.

There are also other important traditions to Hanukkah such as the food. Some of the more popular food is latkes or potato pancakes, noodle kugel and fried matzah.

This is just some of the things that are done to help commemorate the Holy Temple.

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he winter season for most is to celebrate Christmas; for the majority it is about getting together with the whole family to share presents and company. The origin of Christmas was to celebrate the day that Christ was born. Families spend the day at church with the community, or at home opening gifts and sharing a meal together.

“My family is all really close, so we always like to invite the whole family and we all get together to celebrate,” freshmen Lucas Mulac said.

Many families put up a traditional tree and decorate it with their own touch.

“We all get together and put up the tree and decorate the porch with Christmas lights,” junior Sydney Barchers said.

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Did you know...

Schram transferred from Winnetonka

Schram made third chair in the All-State band

He plays snare drum and guitar in band

any students are involved in activities in and outside of school. George Schram is definitely one of these people who juggles activities in both of these categories. In school, George is in two different bands: symphonic and jazz.

“I’m heavily involved in symphonic band and jazz band; it takes up most of my time. I am a percussionist in symphonic, and I play guitar in jazz band. What I like about band is mostly how many activities we get to participate in, like football and basketball games and also extra curricular activities outside of school; t’s just a really fun experience,” Schram said.

Along with being very involved in band, George is also involved in something else besides band, he coaches gymnastics at the Liberty Gymnastics Academy.

“I’m a former gymnast. I am a coach now. I began as a gymnast for about five years, then I took about a four year break and became a coach at Liberty Gymnastics Academy. Coaching is one of my primary goals right now. I am very passionate about it and it has a very heavy influence on me,” Schram said.

Being a gymnast is very different than becoming a coach. Becoming a coach has allowed George to still be around the sport he use to participate in, but now he is able to train others the way he was trained. Being a coach comes with many responsibilities.

“I have two responsibilities; to train beginner gymnasts to see what it is all about,, and to prepare the older, more experienced gymnast for future competitions. There are some days I miss it, and some days I don’t. I miss the ability to do things that a lot of people can’t do,” Schram said.

Schram’s commitment to band and gymnastics is a great deal of work, but it has enabled him to enjoy doing the things he loves.

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Anderson stays active outside of work

Anderson married her junior high sweetheart

Anderson enjoys spending time with her family and dog

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ay after day, staff members work to make school a better and brighter place. For Heather Anderson, this comes in the form of working at the front desk with a constant smile on her face. She takes calls and offers students any help they need.

“It’s nice to see a friendly face at the front desk and know that you can always ask for help. People like her are what makes North a better place,” junior Kayla Maust said.

On top of helping students and staff at school every day, Anderson has a busy schedule at home as well.

She plays tennis, is a member of a book club, and spends time with her family.

“I start every day with a pre-dawn walk or run with our dogs, Norman and Piper. Then, after getting to LNHS, I spend the day trying to help students, teachers, parents, and anybody else who needs it. It’s a funny job for someone so easily distracted, because there’s always something new popping up.

I’m very often asking myself, ‘What was I just doing?’

My evenings are usually dictated by what the boys have going on, which is more than likely fun stuff,” Anderson said.

Her family consists of her husband and four sons, and she enjoys spending time with them as much as possible.

“I’ve known my husband since I was thirteen. I had a crush on him when I was in eighth grade, and he was a sophomore. I passed him on the stairs after seventh hour, so I always made sure I put on lip gloss before the dismissal bell rang. Soon, he was my boyfriend until my parents made me break up when he went away to college. Clearly, we got back together.,” Anderson said.

Being so involved in Liberty North has its benefits, but it also takes a person willing to put out effort and hard work. Anderson continues to serve the school and offer help to anyone who needs it.

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oftheissue This issue, we published Instagram posts from students participating in their Welcome Winter Spirit Week ugly sweater attire.

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On December 3, the Medical Interventions class hosted a blood drive in the field house. “The blood drive was a long day. There were a few kids who passed out, so that was interesting,” senior Ross Strada said.

Photo by Hailey Wasser

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Moments we faced very student and staff member has a moment that has forever changed their life. Some have been for the better, while some have been for the worse, but each and every on of them has learned something from their experience. No matter how serious the situation, they have found the silver lining and grown from the experiences they have faced.

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hen I was a senior in high school I was recruited for football and I decided to play basketball. During one of the games I tore my ACL. All my phone calls about recruitment quit instantly. Not knowing if I was going to play football was a huge deal. If I had been able to go to the Division 1 school, I never would have met my wife.”

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couldn’t wait to be a mom and when we had finally found out we were finally having a baby, I was super excited, and still am! The role of mom comes with so much responsibility so when my dream became a reality, I knew my life would change for the better in so many ways!”

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hen my husband switched jobs and as my children got older, I had to go back to work.

Going back as an art teacher has changed my life for the better. I am now able to bring out my artistic side much more often than I used to, which I love!”

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fter losing my father, I saw my mother go through financial hardships, mainly because my father was usually the one to deal with the money. I learned that you as an individual need to know how to personally take care of finances. So when my husband passed away, I was able to take care of everything myself.”

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had plans to go to Truman State after I was turned down with a full-ride at UMKC. While I was working out one day, I got a call that I was the seventh person on a list to receive a full-ride at UMKC, the one I was previously turned down for. So I decided to go to UMKC. It turned out for the better because I was able to mend my broken relationship with my parents, be a mentor to my siblings, make friends with some of the greatest guys I could ever find, and reconnect with an old friend which I am now engaged to.”

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one moment ver since the day I accepted Christ into my life when I was eight, I’ve been a completely different person through what I say and do on a daily basis. Even though life is still hard, I believe in a God that gives me strength and hope. I spend most of my time at church with my youth group. I still get to hang out with my friends and family, I just chose to live a pure and clean life. Being a Christian has given me confidence to share my beliefs.” freshman Grace Luce

"E hen you’re on a team you’re going to end up being close. At the beginning of the y life softball season, was changed few of us knew each other very when my well and we were grandmother all so different passed away. I that a lot of times promised her I’d would butt heads make the right with one another. decisions and do At times it got what’s best, and pretty bad, but in so far I’ve been the end it helped trying really me learn how hard to oblige to stay positive her wishes and when everyone withhold my around you is promise. Life is at each others just a short time throats. I made and I need to live friendships that I it for what it’s hope last forever.” worth instead of sophomore Emily living everyday regretting having Niec to wake up.” freshman Remy Hooper

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It has brought my family much closer together and has made us really appreciate everything we have now.” senior Andrew Madison

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t at a time e were on a back road driving while going to my church talent show when a car going 70 miles per hour in a 55 smashed into us, throwing us into the ditch. Our van was smashed in on the driver’s side.

We don’t know how my sister survived, but it’s a blessing that she did. My mom wrote a letter to the city requesting something be done because it was not the first accident there and that is when they put the light up by 112th street. This has impacted my life because it has made me a safer driver and I really do appreciate my family more and every single breath I take.” senior Nicole Van De Carr

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parents got a divorce, I was only 10 so I did not exactly know what was going on. I never saw them fighting and everything seemed normal.

But when I was older I was told that they did have arguments, but they made sure me and my sister weren’t around. It has affected me because now I am more understanding of people who have bad days because of their parents divorce.” freshman Abby Bray

went on a mission trip in Kentucky where our group helped serve food, fold clothes, and paint a sanctuary. I really enjoyed helping the people out and it was very inspirational. It gave me a new appreciation and helped me realize how impoverished other areas are.” freshman Erin Zavadil

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t first [moving to the Liberty School District] it was really scary, but I met some really good friends and learned to open up to people. It taught me that I can face anything in life and made me adapt to something new.” junior Kaitlyn Caldwell

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moved from Truman last April. I lost a lot of friends, but gained some new ones too.

Sports are more recongnized here so that is good.

Our house is much bigger and our neighborhood is better.” junior Jake Bartshe

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13% Disney

14% Action

Netflix “I watch Orange is the New Black. It is very interesting because it is sort of realistic and very vulgar, which most shows are not,” senior Bria Rice said.

“I enjoy watching Gossip Girl because there is a lot of drama and it can be quite mysterious,” junior Samantha Barrett said.

“I like any show I can binge-watch in 2 days, especially Gossip Girl,” Coach Ted Maxwell said.

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23% Comedy “I enjoy watching Scandal because it is a very suspenseful show that deals with government secrets and presidential affairs,” junior Kaitlyn Caldwell said.

“I like the walking dead because they kill a bunch of zombies and there’s a lot of action,” freshman Willie Burk said.

11% Rom-Com

10% Documentaries

29% Other * Based on a survey of 177 North Students

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Wear pajamas or sweatpants to make the experience as relaxing and cozy as possible.

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“I like Chinese when I watch Netflix because it is my favorite kind of food and it is easy to eat,” sophomore Lindsey Downey said.

“I definitely like queso. And pocorn is a must have.

Ramen noodles are really good and hot chocolate when it gets cold,” seniors Gabby Barbour and Shelby King said.

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Sounds of the Season Deck the halls with the best Christmas playlist in town

The Beach Boys Christmas Album Manheim Steamroller: A Fresh Aire Christmas Frozen Soundtrack Lady Antebellum: On This Winter’s Night

records for every music taste

Elvis Presley: Elvis’s Christmas Album Ariana Grande: Christmas Kisses Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas Boys II Men: Christmas Interpretaions

Scotty McCreery: Christmas in Heaven

“I think Fifth Harmony’s Christmas album is okay. A couple of the songs sounded really different, but it was good,” sophomore Amanda Bonnot said.

“Mariah Carey

has a really good Christmas album.

She sings a lot of original Christmas songs but in her own style,” junior Kenzie Blankenship said.

“The Frozen soundtrack is a fun and playful set of music that allows us to get in a winter spirit,” junior Janessa Johnson said.

Jackson 5 Christmas Album Fifth Harmony: I’ll Be Home for Christmas

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“The Elvis album is good because it is an original twist to Christmas music that is not to old for others to listen to,” senior Danielle Myer said.

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ho needs real friends when you can have Monica, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, and Joey? In all honesty, I feel as though my level of addiction for this show is so beyond normal I should probably join a “Friends” therapy group for it. But even that could not break the true love I have for not only the characters, but the story behind each one. Each character is displayed in such a unique way that it is hard to not feel a connection. Pheobe is the weird one, Joey is the player, Ross is the smart one, Chandler is the funny one, Rachel is the pretty one, and Monica is the clean freak.

The diverse personalities in this group really click, entertaining a broad audience. For ten seasons, “Friends” brought out the funny in television. The humor that comes from this show is almost unreal. How anyone is able to come up with such hilarious scripts is beyond my knowledge, but I am forever grateful for those wonderful people. For the crazies who have yet to find love in this TV show, I have nothing but disappointment for your obvious lack of humor intake. This show is an oldie, but a classic. And there is no excuse not to watch considering all ten seasons will come out on Netflix in January. This will be quite dangerous for me, not going to lie. For so long I have managed to simply watch two episodes that come on TV each day, I cannot imagine having the freedom of all ten seasons, all of the time.

ecently, several major players in sports have been taking advantage of the media they are provided and wearing t-shirts with the words “I Can’t Breathe” written on them. This is a type of protest against police violence, in specific reference to Eric Gardner. Some of the athletes that have worn these shirts include NBA stars LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Rose and Kevin Garnett. Many people are angry with the stars for focusing on these shirts, rather than the actual game. I think it would be wrong to keep these stars from voicing their opinions.

This is especially so when using a medium as harmless as a t-shirt. These players have earned the national spotlight, and using it to voice their opinions is completely respectful.

Nothing about their “protest” is harmful to anybody, nor should it offend anybody. It was not controversial actions like with the players from the St. Louis Rams. Even the Commissioner, Adam Silver, of the NBA said, “I respect Derrick Rose and all of our players for voicing their personal views…”. I believe this was the best possible way for the players to voice their opinions, without creating too much distraction. This way, they avoid any controversial comments, tweets, or Facebook rants. It is short, simple, and lets the world know how these players feel. Even if you do not agree with their opinions, it would be wrong to keep them from voicing theirs, in a country that is so proud of their freedom.

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any people like to go to Starbucks to get their beloved coffee, but I honestly do not see what the big deal is. People go to Starbucks because they think the coffee is the best around, but every time I go, the coffee seems to be the equivalent of McDonalds. Now, Starbucks does have a large selection of drinks, but the coffee is not anything to rave over. Whenever I go to Starbucks I always end up waiting in a long line for a long time. Depending on what time of day it is, Starbucks can be extremely busy. When the employees are in a hurry, they do not do the best job making the drinks. Considering the drinks are as good as any other coffee shop, there is no need for the outrageous prices. Starbucks makes their drinks so expensive that I would much rather make coffee at home than empty my pockets. I have been to Starbucks and had good coffee, but most of the time it is just okay. Overall, Starbucks can be a good place to get coffee, but most of the time I think it is expensive, takes way too long, and is not always the best. I do not see why girls, or anyone loves it so much.

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Story by Michaela Jordan

hen winter rolls around, Starbucks is one of the only things about the ice biting weather that I actually enjoy. The feeling of hot, delectable, flavored coffee running down the back my throat brightens my mood, along with my day. Starbucks can be pricey, but it is so worth it for the genuine coffee flavor. Starbucks also has a list of scrumptious goodies to go along with your choice of beverage. One specialty that they have during the winter months are festive cookies. These cookies are decorated as snowmen, mittens, and other Christmas related themes. They are also perfect to go along with a hot beverage, I personally think they are very scrumptious.

Not only is Starbucks my favorite in the winter, but it also is a nice treat on the hot summer days. Starbucks offers many chilled drinks, like iced coffees and different flavored frappuccinos. I never used to like Starbucks, or coffee in general, but as I grew older, I started to favor coffee more often and appreciate how awake caffeine makes me. Starbucks is always a good place to go for genuine coffee and a nice pick-me-up to get anyone through the day.

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editor in chief Column by Olivia Brown

any many things come along with the holidays. There’s family time, good food, gift giving and holiday decorations.

It appears almost impossible not to be overwhelmed with excitement and joy just at the sight of all the holiday cheer.

Some believe it is the happiest time of the year; these people are obviously not in high school. Another event among the holidays is class finals. So before we get to enjoy break and Christmas and New Years, we have to be tested on everything we have been taught since August. This is a strenuous process of studying, cramming and sometimes crying. All the expectations of senior year being easy or a breeze have been long forgotten. Although I have kept my average good grades this year, I have contemplated the idea of slacking a little. After being accepted into college and ready for next year, this year seems to be dragging more and more. I finally understand the full affects of senioritis and it seems to be making my holiday season less enjoyable. I cannot seem to balance the amount of effort I put into studying for finals and enjoying the fun time of year at the same time.

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staff editorial:ugly sweaters gly sweaters continue to be conveyed in a negative manner. They have always been viewed as embarrassing clothing items only to be used for humor between peers. These innocent sweaters have done no harm to deserve such laughter. The Eagle’s View newspaper staff believes in the power of the ugly sweater; and we believe it will soon be trendy in the fasion industry. We should not live our lives being like a normal, boring sweater; we should live a valiant life, showing off the ugliest ugly sweaters known to man. Sweaters are warm and comfy, but ugly sweaters are straight up entertaining. Life without at least one ugly sweater would be a very sad one indeed. No one should have to suffer from this type of boring life, no matter how stuck up they are about appearance. Although these “ugly” clothing items may seem like a fashion no-no, ugly sweaters are actually becoming somewhat trendy. The majority of the Eagle’s View newspaper staff believes ugly sweaters should be fully accepted by our society, no matter it be in the winter or in the summer – embrace the ugly all year long. We view ugly sweaters as a major trend. So, sport an ugly sweater any time of the year, we will not judge you. Not believing in the potential for ugly sweaters is like not believing in Santa Clause. We all know nobody wants to be on the naughty list for Christmas, so wear those ugly sweaters loud and proud. Who knows, they may some day rule the world with their fluffy, cute, holiday spirit.

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student poll Are Ugly Sweaters Accepted by Society?

43% 54% 3% Yes!

I don't care

No way!

*According to an EV survey of 295 students.

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“I do Dancing with the Stars because I like having the spot light on me and having all the eyes on you its a lot different from the sports I play.” senior Austin Oard said.

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Won't make playoffs

38%

Lose in first round of playoffs

12%

AFC Championship

10%

Super Bowl winners

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I am blessed with the opportunities I have in life.

Thankful for the Underwood Family and the game of basketball.

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North students get pumped up about their favorite North and pro sports.

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*According to an EV survey of 149 students.

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Who scored the winning shot for the men’s basketball team third distrct championship last year?

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Take this quiz to see how well you know sports

Who currently has the most team records, in both individual and group events in Women’s Swim?

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How many seniors are playing on the men’s Varsity basketball team this year?

Last year the men’s basketball team broke many records. What is their record for most points scored in a single game?

3.

The wrestling team works hard on and off the mat.

How many hours does the team average a week?

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1. Brian Sharp 2. Kirstin Parks 3. 10 hours 4. 76 5. 5

who? when? where?

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Boys Basketball 12/27-12/31 William Jewell Tournament

2/11

Staley @ Home

12/09-12/12 1/09 LN Invitational

Kearney @ Home

“This season we have a great group of guys that are all on the same page. We have great chemistry and we are looking forward to a great year,” senior Cale Hanson.

Girls Basketball

“This year our chemistry is great.

We have been working to achieve the goals we have set for this year and I’m looking forward to seeing how the rest of our season goes,” junior Brooklyn Barnett.

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Ray-Pec Invitational Staley @ Home

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Kearney @ Home

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Find out whats next for Winter sports and which players are leading the Eagles this year

Swim and Dive 1/03

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COMO Invite KC Classic @ Henley @ Mizzou Aquatic Center “We lost a couple of really good seniors, but we’ve got a really good group of girls and we’re working really hard in practice to make this a good season,” senior Alberta Engleman..

12/20

Independence Invite

1/10

Northland Meet @ Gladstone Community Center

Wrestling 1/09-1/10

North Kansas City Tournament

1/06

Tri Meet @ Home

2/13-2/14 Districts @ TBD

“I have always taken wrestling seriously, but it being my senior year I really want to do well. I’m excited to see how I can improve this year, and St. Joe Benton how the team does as a whole,” senior Derrick Haxton.

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Let us see your artistic ability! Color this page, then tear it off and turn in to Room 803 by end of the day on Thursday, Dec. 18 for a piece of candy and a chance to win a $20 Sonic giftcard!