October 2022 Eagle's View

WORLD THROUGH screens

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editorial board

Makena Dickens editor-in-chief of Design Maia Gaddis editor-in-chief of Copy

Madison Tucker editor-in-chief of Web Mak Morgan general manager section editors

Kaitlyn Von Gunten feature Kate DeGarmo culture

Alexis Helms in-depth Lydnsey Cooper sports

Caitlyn Scott eagle’s life design team

Ava Powers social media manager

Bryson Prindle assistant web editor

Brieanna Green photographer Haley Dillard photographer reporters Haley Calvin Brecklyn Camp Gianna Elizalde Maleyna Fields Kohen Gibbs Lauren London Claire McKown Ash Merenbloom

notes from the editors

Makena

Dickens

Hi! I’m the Editor-inChief of Design and I’m so excited to kick this year off! So far it’s been a little stressful, but I know things will get better. I hope you enjoy this first issue of the 2022-23 Eagle’s View newspaper!

Maia

Gaddis

As the Editor-in-Chief of Copy, I welcome you to the first issue of the 22-23 school year! I have loved putting this paper together and can’t wait to see what you think of the stories our staff has created! The best is yet to come!

Madison

Tucker

Melody Steffen

Camille Parker graphic designer Cole Williams Justice Williams Oliver Bennett

Preston Bolinger Laycie Carter

Alison Engelage

Jillian Hickey Mackenize Sells Madelyn Wilcox

Jennifer Higgins adviser

Hey y’all! I’m honored to be your ‘22-‘23 Editor-in-Chief of Online. The best part of my position is being able to capture a variety of LN activities, from Esports to Plant Club. Our team is excited to highlight even more of North Nation as the year continues, so get ready!

NORTH NEWSNORTH NEWS

by Haley Calvin

Liberty North now has a new staff member on their hands. The only difference is that this member has not two legs, but four. Johnny Francis, a one-year-old doberman shepherd mix, joined the counselors of Liberty North on October 17 to help the students and staff alike.

“Facility dogs offer both mental and physical benefits covering several psychological disorders, including anxiety disorder, autism, PTSD, ADHD, depression, and other emotional challenges. For Johnny to be in the school, he has to accompany a human professional full-time in their day-to-day work,” social worker Breonna Lindsey said.

Lindsey has recently been approved to be the handler of Francis, tasked to watch him

throughout the day. Lindsey isn’t the only person who has lent a helping hand to have a furry friend at our school, as many others have contributed as well.

“I had done a fundraiser for Warrior’s Best Friend, and the social workers had to do a proposal for the district and get that approved. Then we went through Warrior’s Best Friend, and we had to raise the funds in order to get the dog. The handler at Warriors who does all the training had to work with Johnny for about five to six months,” junior Kate Vulje said.

Vuljie is one of the many people who have helped get Johnny Francis to Liberty North. It was her idea to see if the school could use a facility dog.

“I think just putting a smile on the students and teachers faces is not just school, there will now be a dog at our school, so I think it brings more joy to it,” Vulje said.

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Learn how Liberty North’s new furry friend was introduced along with what he will be doing to impact the school.

photos courtesy of Breonna Lindsey

Touring Kansas City

by Melody Steffen

THE CITY MARKET

LOCATION: 20 E 5th St #201, Kansas City, MO 64106

PRICE: Free admission

PHONE NUMBER: 816.842.1271

The City Market is a great place for shopping within the River Market. It is a community filled with shops and restaurants. Walk around, enjoy the sights and sounds of the market. There is a mixture of indoor and outdoor stands of produce, baked goods, spice, flowers, crafts, jewelry, and more. The most popular stand in the City Market is the Farmer’s Market, the region’s largest one.

BREAKOUT KC

LOCATION: 114 W 3rd St #102, Kansas City, MO 64105

PRICE: $30 per person

PHONE NUMBER: 816.945.2633

A group has 60 minutes to breakout from one of the real life escape rooms. There are six rooms to choose from with different stories and levels of diffi culty. For example; Room 213. The story behind room 213 is the group has no recollection of checking into the hotel, and they can’t leave. The hotel’s cozy facade breaks down and the sinister motive behind their imprisonment is revealed.

by Camille Parker

Foreign Exchange Students

Foreign Exchange Students

Get to know Liberty North’s Foreign Exchange students and why they chose the exchange program.

by Brecklyn Camp and Maleyna Fields

Milena Radatz

Natcha Panniam

Thailand

“I came here to learn better English, and also learn more about American culture. Everybody is really friendly here. I like meeting Americans and other foreign exchange students.”

MatyldaKopacz

Poland

“I like the idea of experiencing everything and living here because its really different than Poland. I like meeting new people, and it’s so hot here. The people here are so nice to me, but I was scared a little bit at the beginning.”

Ahmed Mustafa

Germany Palestine

“It’s just cool to go to another country and a different kind of school with a bunch of different classes and meet new people. I’d say meeting new people is my favorite thing.”

“I do miss my country but this is an important experience. You get the good stuff, but also the bad stuff. That’s really what makes an experience full.”

Francesca Cecchinato

Italy

“When I was younger I really liked America, so I wanted to come here to try it out. I’ve liked making new friends and experiencing things that Americans do.”

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photos by Brieanna Green, Haley Dillard, and Lauren Watt

“My favorite thing is that we have so many opportunties to get involved in school sports or clubs. Plus, we have school dances here and we don’t have those at my school at home.”

DiegoCastro Calero

Emilia Haupt

South Korea

Germany Italy

Mexico

“My favorite thing about the program is to see new places and the other people from other countries and learn about all the cultures.”

Irene Canbiaghi

“I came here because I want to experience American culture and new people also to experience a new school.”

“I miss my family, friends, and the food, but I’m happy to be here and I like the program because I can discover new cultures and habits about Americans.”

“I really wanted the experience of being here. I feel like most things are better here, and I love being here. My host family took me to a Chiefs game and that was fun.”

Mattia Galiba

Germany Italy

“When I was a child I would always watch films and TV and learn about the United States of America and I think it’s the right place for me.”

Natalie Langen

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S C R E A M I N G eagles

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The Screaming Eagles is the band at Liberty North. The band competes at competitions, plays at home football games, and plays at school activities. “My favorite part about band is that you can build great relationships and you get a whole family from it. It’s really exciting to play at the Friday night football games because we get to see the energy of the crowd and we get to perform for everybody and ourselves,” freshman Lydia Hoffman said.

Color G U A R D

The Liberty North Color Guard is a team of girls who perform dances and routines with various pieces of equipment such as flags. “Everyone on color guard is so sweet and very welcoming. No matter what your skill level is, everyone treats you the same. It’s a really good environment and it feels like a family. From being on Color Guard I have definitely become more social as a person, the girls have really helped me come out of my little bubble,” Sophomore Izzy Swartz said.

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ForReal?

Students at North are getting to know the new app BeReal, where users take pictures of their surroundings when the app wills it

by Sophia Aubrey

BeRealis a new social media platform that many teenagers have grown to love. But is it worth the hype? It’s time to “be real” about BeReal.

“I like BeReal, I mean it’s alright. I like it because it’s more original than most social media apps, because they all have the same thing… It’s all very copycatish but BeReal is original and that’s what I like about it,” senior Olivia Tomosieski said.

Many students have BeReal, but so do some teachers.

“I do have BeReal. The main thing I wanted it for is my 20-year-old; he lives in Berkley, California, while my daughter lives in Springfield. I want to see what they’re doing. I like it because it’s real. Adults my age don’t really want to do it, but I like to see what people are doing,” FACS teacher Traci Silvey said.

With BeReal notifications going off at random each day, sometimes it happens during school hours, so users post during school.

“Yes, I have (posted during class),

because everybody’s alerted, so we’re all doing it. Like last week’s BeReal I asked kids, ‘do you guys care if you are in the background?’ Most of them don’t care and they pose, but I usually try and push it up to the ceiling or out the window. I’ve taken other people’s BeReals, there are probably some kids that have them,” Silvey said.

Though BeReal was created for inthe-moment posts, some people don’t “follow the rules” and wait until they are doing something more interesting than when the notificationinitially went off.

“If I’m busy when BeReal goes off then I’ll probably ignore it, but I usually try to take it when I get the notification. If I’m at work and it goes off I try and wait until we’re not in a rush or something and then I do it,” Tomosieski said.

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graphics by Camille Parker

Spooky Szn

Liberty North students reveal their fall favorites

by Justice Williams and Gianna Elizalde

Fall Activities

Fall activities hold memories for some people and give them something to do while they wait for Halloween to arrive.

“I enjoy getting to carve pumpkins with my friends and family, when we turn on a good movie and we always have fun making their little faces come to life with a tealight candle,” junior Reagan Sledd said.

Seasonal Drinks

Fall drinks roll around during the end of August and beginning of September. These specialty drinks are a key player in the autumn season.

“I love iced chai lattes from Starbucks, every September 1st I always go out of my way to get my special drink to start the fall season off right,” junior Hayleigh Perkins said.

Horror Movies

Every year a new set of fall movies come out, but don’t forget about the classics.

“I personally love a good scary movie, they have always been my favorite since I was a kid. My favorite horror movie is Coraline because it’s a childhood favorite,” junior Signe Kankiewicz said.

Seasonal Treats

Some people find that certain foods can bring the feeling of fall with just one simple flavor.

“I personally love caramel corn during the fall season, it always gets me in the mood for this time of year,” sophomore Jakoby Lagood said.

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“I think that technology today can be positive or be negative depending on how the student uses it. If they use it to connect with other people and truly develop a relationship, it can be good for them. If they’re on social media all the time and it just becomes a sink hole for time, I think it can be harmful to them especially as it relates to their personally personality and how they view themselves in the world,” librarian Connie King said.

Better or Worse: Technology’s Effects on Students

Technology has been constantly changing, exposing students to different things. Are these thing good or bad?

by Ash Merenbloom

In today’s society, technology can be a major part of people’s lives, specifically teenagers. Due to this, technology can greatly impact the information people receive and how their opinions are shaped.

“Social media apps have a major impact on teens today, both good and bad. Teens have more information at their fingertips than ever before. It’s a good thing because they can use their technology to learn more and make their lives easier. It’s also bad because of that reason. Sometimes too much information about subjects can be overwhelming and force them to grow up too

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fast, dealing with real world issues before they are mature enough to handle them,” American Government and Economics teacher Dan Luellen said.

Natalie Coleman expands on this thought.

“Tik Tok and other forms of social media are a great way for teens to connect and express themselves. However, there are also lots of opportunities for cyberbullying and the spread of misinformation. These all affect teens because it can affect how they perform at school, and how they act in social groups,” sophomore Natalie Coleman said.

Influencer Andrew Tate has risen to popularity

this past summer because of his views regarding women’s rights. He has exposed teenagers to his beliefs which can be viewed as controversial as a result of teenagers’ maturity levels and opinions.

“Boys are most influential in listening to his podcasts or watching his TikTok videos with interest, leading them to form their own thoughts on women, abuse, and manipulation. He is influencing a world that needs to evolve from sexism. This is a backtrack in our society,” junior Paige Spiwak said.

However, there is also another side of media. The LGBTQ community has gained representation which

has been important for those who haven’t seen themselves in movies and shows as often as people who aren’t in the community.

“Even though people can be scared of exposure, hopefully, people realize the LGBTQ community has been a contributor to our society for a long time. Just because visibility has increased doesn’t mean it’s a new thing,” counselor Neil Corriston said.

Kansas Bracken describes the more negative side of this visibility.

“I think the representation today of the LGBTQ+ community in the media has both really helped and hurt

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representation for our community in everyday media. But, since people can be more vocal about their identity and experiences, people who disagree are also speaking up,” junior Kansas Bracken said.

The 2023 Little Mermaid has also been praised despite the backlash it is facing for Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel, because she’s black.

“Ariel is a fictional character and the idea of her being black is not out of this world. The people who are disagreeing with the actor being of another race have more problems to face than a movie character. Young people of other races will feel as if they have no representation on social

media,” Spiwak said. Khushreet Kaur elaborates on how this representation affects people.

“I see so many reaction videos on Tik Tok of black kids seeing Ariel for the first time, and it’s so cute. People don’t understand how big of an impact seeing themselves on TV has. For South-Asian Fashion Week I cried because of the representation, so imagine what it’s like for a little kid. It’s just bringing reassurance that they’ll be okay and people like them are out there,” junior Khushreet Kaur said.

Technology has had some impacts on Gen-Z, because they can be surrounded by technology, but the way

it impacts people has changed over time.

“It has exposed teens to a lot of things that I think they shouldn’t be exposed to until they are older and more mature. People and teens see the world differently today than they did when I was their age,” Luellen said.

Corriston explains how advertising has changed as well.

“We know that advertising works, especially when you’re targeting teens, and you’re getting targeted ads to your age group like never before. There has never been so much advertising that’s been thrown at teenagers, and that’s a ton for them to sift through. And then you throw in people that

are influencers,” Corriston said.

Exposure to anything in the media can impact teenagers’ mental health, whether it be positively or negatively.

“The exposure to social media can be beneficial to teens and our mental health, in moderation. It helps us make friends and connect to people in a way we never have before. With that being said, it also exposes us to a lot of hate and negativity, the most obvious example of this being cyberbullying. Even outside of that, we are exposed to new dramas, a lot of which don’t even pertain to us but still hold a negative impact on our lives and mental health,” Bracken said.

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and Isolation

How does technology and the isolation from it effect students today?

by Oliver Bennett

Technologyhas had an impact on face-to-face interactions, and has also been proven to cause high amounts of social anxiety and depression.

“I believe that technology/social media has ruined real friendships between people because they’re never interacting outside of Snapchat or Instagram and so on. They’ve all seemed to be a big part of why us kids tend to stay inside and text over the phone instead of hanging out physically,” sophomore Aidan Camp said.

Some positives would be being able to communicate with family anywhere for any situation but that seems to come with a cost.

“I believe that tech has increased depression and anxiety because we all started with tech at such a young age that we don’t know how to have a real social interaction,” sophomore Aidan Hurley said.

Technology is one of the leading sources of anxiety and depression which can cause students to not

by Alexis Helms

speak out about their feelings or feeling stressed and unmotivated in school.

“I feel like social media can make people more awkward in person and that will lead to bad things because what if in an important interview you can’t answer any questions the

Selvy said.

Teenagers were born into a world filled with technology and parents have had to learn to cope with that, as well as teaching their kids to cope with it as well.

“I believe that tech has increased depression and anxiety because we all started with tech at such a young age that we don’t know how to have a real social interaction,” sophomore Aidan Hurley said.

interviewer asks you,” Camp said.

With changes in technology through the years, it has made it easier to search answers instead of doing the research and learning more about the subject.

“I think that technology is affecting our generation in a bad way, mainly because not everyone is as smart as they used to be. There’s stuff like google to do stuff for us,” sophomore Donovan

“Addressing that kids are born with the internet and Parents need to set an example and show what can happen and what should happen. Technology has changed a lot. Cell phones were beginning to be a thing but weren’t very important. There’s also been a large shift in the world and tech has definitely raised anxiety overall. It’s caused a split in the mental battle and you always have a mental fight in technology while trying to battle outside tech,” business teacher Jonathan Riley said.

Because of technology, kids might have a skewed view of themselves because of what they see on the internet.

“I feel like kids have a want of validation from others to feel good about themselves instead of gaining self-love and confidence,” guidance counselor Emily Schmitt said.

Has technology isolated teens or has it been helpful?

Students at Liberty North give their opinions on technology.

Laila Manley

Sophomore

“Technology has made teenagers more isolated because kids get sucked in really easily on social media, so they become more distant from their family, and technology keeps them from being social.”

“I would say technology is helpful in the way that you are able to connect with people without seeing them in person. You can also talk to your friends without having to go see them.”

Ainsley

Nelson

Freshman

“Technology has made teenagers very isolated. Technology is extremely easy to access and easy to spend a lot of time on. Kids can sit in their rooms for hours on their phones, Ipads, video games, ect.”

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“For me, technology is helpful because I can use it to communicate with friends and family but technology can also isolate teens as well. It can make them less social and more self-concious.”

FALL SPORTS RECAP

Junior Sage Wilde is currently practicing and preparing for the state competition at Gans Creek on November 4th. On September 3rd, Wilde ran a time of 14:54.4 at the Tim Nixon Invitational, winning 1st place in his race. “I’ve definitely improved a lot. I’ve worked really hard this summer. I have the goal of making nationals in the back of my head and obviously a state record that I would like to take down as well,” Wilde said.

photo by Jillian Hickey

Men’s swim finished 8th at the BLUEMO invitational on October 8. The end of the season and the state tournament is November 11. “Overall, the season has gone well. As a team, we’ve done very well for the the situations we’ve been through. I want to quality for state final in all races, and we want to have fun while keeping and maintaining a competitive mindset,” sophomore Preston Zuber said.

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The tennis season came to a close on Monday, Oct. 3 in team districts against Park Hill. Over 20 seniors took their final swing this season alongside Coach Doug Davis, who is retiring at the end of this year. “My favorite memory was probably going to Springfield for tournament. Later that night, we ended up getting Andy’s and Texas Roadhouse rolls. It was fun getting to spend time with my teammates,” senior Teegan Geinosky said.

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Women’s Golf competed on October 10, winning districts. Juniors Bailey Burkett was individual district champ. Seniors Kate Braden and Emmy Braden tied for 3rd. The team qualified for state and included junior Olivia Gilbert. “Coming into districts, we knew we had a good chance of winning, but we needed to play solid and we did. It felt great winning districts for the first time recently,” Burkett said.

photo courtesy of Jeff Braden

The Liberty North softball team recently went to the district championship and finished with a record of 21-11. They had a lot of graduating seniors last year, so they were happy to have gotten far in post-season play. “I think overall as a team, we used our strengths like speed and being athletic, which really helped us in our wins,” senior Laila Troxler said.

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“This soccer season is going great right now, 12-4. I think we’re way better than last year. Our team chemistry is really good, we’re all together on the field and off. Our next few games are going to be really hard but I think we will win and I definitely think we’ll win districts,” junior Jack Waston said.

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SPORTS: BEHIND THE SCENES

by Haley Calvin

Managers have been a part of sports since 2010 at Liberty North. Many sports value the managerial position as part of the team.

“Our manager does all of the managerial stuff that you could ask for. She helps organize things so that everything goes smoothly. She does lots of timing at meets and without her we wouldn’t have that type of information or organization,” cross country coach David Chatlos said.

Managers may do many things with the organizational

part of having a sports team. They may also be another set of hands for the coaches.

“As a manager we record film, we do water during games and practices, we help with equipment at practice or just help the coaches when they need help,” sophomore football manager Bryleigh Petty said.

Managers also have the chance to make connections with the athletes that they help daily at practices and games.

“My favorite part of being a manager is interacting with lots of the girls on the team, they are really great and I enjoy

being around them,” Senior volleyball manager Jason Franklin said.

There are seven fall sport teams in total and only five of them have managers. For the other two teams that don’t have managers the way they do things may look a bit different.

“With no manager it is hard for the coach to have to do all of the scoring and everything organizational. She also needs to watch us play and there are lots of times she is doing other things and is not able to watch us,” sophomore tennis player Ava Weber said.

Varsity football uses 11 managers during the season. They film practice and keep the players hydrated during the games. “My favorite thing is the environment and being behind the scenes of football,” senior Cydney Willingham-Davis said.

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Junior Aly Klug has been the cross country manager for two years. She goes to all the meets, take attendance at practice, records times at meets and organizes spreadsheets. “We made breakfast for the team during the summer morning wokouts as a way to create the family environment,” Klug said.

photo by Marie Goeglein

An exclusive behind the scenes look of the sports management team and all the highs and lows that come with it.

by Jillian Hickey

D1 University of Missouri (Mizzou) 2023 Commit

Q- Why did you join football?

A- “So, it’s a funny story, I was always a soccer player. I was at workouts one day, and the football coaches asked if anyone wanted to kick footballs and from that moment forward I just stuck with it, practiced a lot, I just wanted to be the best I could at it and I love it, so that’s how I got into it.”

Q- What is the longest field goal that you have made?

A- “In game, I’ve made a 56 yard field goal and in practice I’ve made up to 65”

Q- Would you want to go beyond the college level for kicking?

A- “Yeah that’s my end goal, of course, but I’ve just got a lot of work to do to get there, a lot of practicing, things like that.”

Q- How do you think college football is different from high school football?

A- “It’s definitely gonna be a change, it’s definitely more of a challenge, a lot more competing, but I’m excited for it. I’m ready, I feel like.”

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D1 University of Arizona 2024 Commit

Q- How long have you been committed to the University of Arizona to play D1 volleyball?

A- “I’ve been committed to Arizona since July, so a few months ago.”

Q- How did you make your decision? Who influenced you?

A- “I made the decision to go to Arizona because it was gonna be a great opportunity and I wanted to go to a school where I could make a difference and make the team better as a whole. And my influence was really just my parents, because, you know, they didn’t really get the opportunity that I had to go to a school like that so I took advantage of it while I could. My parents and my coaches and my friends had a big impact on it too, because I had a lot of options but Arizona just felt right.”

Q- What would you say some of your biggest accomplishments have been in your volleyball career thus far?

A- “I would say, probably, winning nationals for my club team because we were the oldest team to ever do it in the club. Probably winning state as a freshman and getting MVP of that. That was really cool. And then back to back years being ranked #1 in the nation.”

Senior Blake Craig

Junior Carlie Cisneros

by Laycie Carter

Build-a-Memory Build-a-Memory

Lots of people have built a bear at Build-a-bear, the only question is - is it still relevant?

by Madelyn Wilcox reporter

When I was younger, I absolutely loved getting to visit Build-a-Bear. It was a very nostalgic place for me to visit whenever my parents would take me. Over the years, this plushie market has held strong but has it aged too much through time?

Relevance is something many brands set out to achieve, especially with the younger generations, but how well can one do it? Build-a-Bear may have cracked the code. The 24-yearold store has upheld it’s business through catastrophic events that have made many companies go bankrupt and crumble beneath the pressure.

Not only appealing to children, Build-a-Bear has been popular with teenagers as well. This store

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sells precious stuffed animals that come from fan favorite shows, movies, and they even have seasonal ones! In addition, you can put scents, sounds, and fake hearts in them. They even come with birth certificates with the name you gave them, what’s more to love?

With the newest Jack-o-Lantern bear (along with other spooky Halloween plushies), many people have been dying to give the store a long-awaited visit. The store always feels welcoming to everyone. Plus, teenagers could very well use this cute animal as a gift!

These multi-use bundles have been used to ask others out for Homecoming, Prom, Winter formals, etc. They would also be an amazing gift for your parent’s birthday, a get-well-soon surprise, or even just for the sake of wholesomeness.

It may not be the trendiest store, but it definitely is still basking in it’s prime, the marketers 100% know how to ping the heart’s of it’s devoted shoppers.

Whether you go there for yourself, a loved one, or for a birthday, I can say with confidence that this store is quite relevant with the young people of this world, and perhaps even a few adults. I recommend shopping here for your loved ones, or even as a

photos by Brieanna Green

graphic by Camille Parker

Students on Eagle’s View staff evaluate the pros and cons of e-hallpass, which was recently introduced to the district.

PRO CON

by Claire McKown reporter

E-hallpass is a digital hall pass system that allows students to use passes through their devices, assuring safety in the building by letting teachers know where students are. It also helps security know who is allowed to be in the halls. This limits the student’s ability to skip class. Since its creation, when COVID-19 hit, e-hallpass has provided classroom management. Kids are able to stay at

their desks and ask permission through a device to leave the class quietly, creating less distractions for other students. The teacher has the choice to either decline or accept the request and see how long they have been out, controlling behavior in class in the process. In the end, e-hallpass has so many benefits and is helping teachers, students, and other staff throughout schools.

by Lauren London reporter

Theproblem with e-hallpass (and trust me there’s a lot) is that it causes more problems than it solves. If you really need to use the bathroom first you have to fill out this form which takes a minute. On top of that, you then have to wait for your teacher to approve it! The problem is that sometimes they don’t see it so you have to alert your teacher

that you put in a pass which pauses class time. But waiting for them to approve it isn’t the only problem. Sometimes the pass won’t even go through because of internet problems or they think you’ve already left your other classes enough. Overall it’s just a huge inconvenience for the teachers and students because of all the problems it has.

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Last year, Ryan Dahm was the leader of the Navy, but now this year the new leader is Coach Warren Bennett.

“It’s definitely a change of pace, it’s just a difference between Dahm and Bennett, he really pushes us to go out to everything, it’s a change of pace and leadership,” sophomore Ella Schwalm said.

With Bennett being the new leader, members tend to have varying opinions.

“I think he is doing a great job. He has lots of energy and is motivating us to move in the right direction,” senior Jackson Downing said.

Bennett has established new things that the Navy will do since becoming the leader.

“The Navy’s goal is to support programs, basically the student section. We want to support all athletes and competitions,” coach Warren Bennett said.

As the Navy has supported Liberty North events, they are trying to make students feel welcomed at Liberty North High School.

“We try to make it to everything we can for support, to show spirit for our sports and school,” Schwalm said.

The student section has done just that, including all high school students. With that being said, the Navy’s goals include creating a bigger crowd.

“Trying to get freshmen involved, trying to have themes people enjoy, planning out for basketball and other winter sports,” Downing said.

by Kohen Gibbs and photo by Alexis Helms

Convenient Eagle

Covenient Eagle is a new student led snack bar helping students work on social skills.

by Makenzie Sells

Convenient

Eagle is a new club for students of Liberty North. Convenient Eagle is a room down the 100’s hall that can help students with things that they might need throughout the day, striving to teach kids social skills, and to allow them to have real world opportunities and experiences.

“Convenient Eagle offers things such as food if students forget their lunch, drinks, power banks for phones, and just overall support,” ESC teacher Jordan Grantham said.

Eagle Express

Eagles Express is a new student led copying station.

by Preston Bolinger

Anewin-house copy center for everyone at the school is available. Eagle Express is now taking student and teacher orders for any and all challenging tasks you have.

“Eagle Express is an in house copy center so we take anything teachers need or students need they can email us. We can print it off for them and have it delivered to them as well as we take care of all of the packages and all of the mail that gets delivered to the school,” Eagle Express leader Clarissa Lenger said.

Teachers now have a place where they can get as many copies or prints of their class needs.

“With this being a new program the biggest challenge is getting the

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Kids can learn how to improve their public speaking skills, learn proper body language, learn how to deal with money, and much more. Convenient Eagle hopes to fully start up again October 16th during parent-teacher conferences, so make sure to look for QR codes if interested in applying to work for the Convenient Eagle, or if any suggestions come up!

“We would love to see students have a chance to work for the Convenient Eagle, helping out their fellow peers,” Grantham said.

word out to teachers,” Lenger said.

Eagle Express is trying to spread the word to as many people as possible. Students can also apply for it and will go through an interview process.

“We are going to start an interview process for next semester. They have to submit a resume and do an interview with me and some of the other students aswell,” Lenger said

Lenger wanted to give one final word to show they are ready for any challenges.

“It would have to be too give us even your most challenging of projects, we will find a way to make it work whether it is school related or personal,” Lenger said.

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School Survival Guide

Liberty North institutes new precautions to keep students and staff safe.

by Cole Williams

Schoolsafety has been a major concern for Americans in recent years. Liberty North High School has taken many steps to ensure the safety of its students.

“In light of the events that happened last spring in Texas, and for the span of the last decade, people have been concerned about school safety. At Liberty North, we’ve looked at our security plan and where holes may be that we need to fill. For example, doors that can be used to get in the building, how students come and go during the day, and we made sure that anyone who comes in the building is seen by a staff member. We have school ID’s and safety monitors that do a

number of things to make sure the building is secure,” assistant principal Joshua Baldwin said. While keeping intruders out of the building is certainly important, safety from natural disasters is something that should be taken into account.

“With the growing student population, we have added two new wings. We’re trying to make sure that we have space for students during a tornado drill. Everyone has an interior room to go to. We looked at how the building is set up, and where the closest exits are for fire drills,” Baldwin said.

There have been a few cases recently where our security system was proven to be successful.

“We had a fire in a wood shop class last year from a chemical reaction, and because of fire drills, students knew what to do. The school was evacuated, and the fire department showed up and were able to neutralize that fire with minimal damage,” Baldwin said.

This system isn’t the only one Liberty North applies, as online programs have impacted the school as well.

“The See Something Say Something initiative and Sprigeo have yielded information that has allowed us to make an earlier intervention to provide assistance to a student in need.”

director of security Gary Majors said.

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