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Eric Perez
Assistant Editor Shelby was a nice, innocent girl who never really thought much of relationships. Her feelings changed once Shawn B. Hinkle walked into Daily Donuts, the donut shop where she worked; her life would forever be different that day. Shelby stopped dead in her tracks when she saw tall, burly Shawn walk through the door. She probably stared at him for two minutes before her boss got her attention back and told her to get back to work. As she slaved away at work, all she could see was Shawn in her head, even when she was not looking into those ocean blue eyes. Now if there is one thing to know about Shelby it is that she is not a shy person and never at a loss for words, but when she went to talk to Shawn, she was speechless. As she sat there in front of him, she collected herself and started to speak. “Hey, how are you?'' Shelby asked very nervously. “I'm doing almost as amazing as you look.” Shawn replied. Shelbys cheeks got very red, but the butterflies fluttering in her stomach made her unable to reply. Shelby's thoughts slowly came back after a couple of seconds. In that moment, she looked Shawn in the eyes and knew that he was the one. Shawn had just moved into town with his aunt, He was a very strong hearted kid who was ready for a new adventure. That upcoming Monday would be his first day at Ridgemont High School, which was the same school Shelby attended. Shelby was a junior in high school, but took all senior classes as she was extremely smart. Shawn was a senior who was also very smart, and Shawn’s athleticism got him recruited for the football team as the starting quarterback. After the exchange at the donut shop, Shelby got pulled back to work, and they gave each other a wave goodbye. Monday came rolling by and Shelby, who was the captain of the cheer team, stood directing the squad with her beautiful golden hair, and the looks of a goddess. Her and the team were practicing on the field, when the football team came trotting in. She thought nothing of it, it was just another practice for them. The head coach started talking to the boys. “Alright, boys I’ve got someone I want you to meet. This is Shawn Hinkle; he is our new quarterback who is going to lead us to state.” Shelbys head cocked back towards the team, and she saw him. The love of her life sitting there in football pads, looking like a gladiator from the Roman empire. She stared for so long that Shawn felt a pair of eyes on him and glanced over at her. Shelby gave him a smile, and Shawn winked back. Shelby blushed so hard her teammates teased her because she looked like a bright red apple. When practice ended Shawn went straight over to Shelby. “Hi, Shelby. I know this might sound crazy, but since the first day I saw you I knew I was in love, and it seems early, but will you be mine?” Shelby stared at him with her big beautiful eyes, grabbed his face and kissed him. From then on, the two of them were soulmates. The following weeks Shawn and Shelby were in their own little world. Saturday was a big day for Shawn as it was the last playoff game until state. He and Shelby drove to the game together, and Shelby looked into his eyes and told him to win for her. Shawn went out on the field and five minutes later would choose heads to start with the ball. Shawn pkyed like never before and had three touchdowns under his belt by the first half. Everything was going perfect until the other team ran a blitz, and Shawn got blindsided. It was no ordinary hit, Shawn got hit in his heart as hard as it ever has. After the hit, Shawn did not get up. The paramedics went out to help him, and Shelby ran out with them. Shawn was unconscious and would not reply to the doctors. They checked his pulse but found no heartbeat. Shelby hugged his body as tight as she could. “I love you Shawn, please don't go, please.” Shelby was never the same after that game. She did not talk much, and her grades started dropping. Shelby was in a state of sadness, she could not feel much of anything anymore. It was not until two months later when Shelby joined Shawn up in the heavens after a car crash on the highway.
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Kimmie Barnes
Editor-in-Chief Valentine’s Day proves to be an emotional holiday with the conflicting feelings of those in a relationship and those who are not. For some, this is a time to appreciate their significant other and their love, but for others Valentine’s Day is a day filled with sadness, jealousy, distaste, and maybe indifference or self-confidence. Whatever the mood, there is almost always a song that encapsulates those feelings in every genre. Below are three playlists that provide songs for those feeling lovey-dovey, those opposed to love and brokenhearted, or empowered by their single life. The Love Songs: “All Your’n” -Tyler Childers “Please Notice”- Christian Leave “fOoL fOr YoU” - ZAYN “My Girl” - The Temptations “Forrest Gump” - Frank Ocean “Like Real People Do” Hozier “Wild Horses” - The Rolling Stones “Head Over Heels” - Tears for Fears “Enchanted” - Taylor Swift “Me & You Together Song” - The 1975 “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” The Beach Boys “Still Into You” - Paramore For The Anti-Love and Heartbroken: “I Would Rather Go Blind” - Etta James “Don’t Speak” - No Doubt “I Don’t Love You” - My Chemical Romance “Go Your Own Way”- Fleetwood Mac “Black” - Pearl Jam “Traitor” - Olivia Rodrigo “Objects in The Mirror” - Mac Miller “changes” - XXXTENTACION “Before He Cheats” - Carrie Underwood “The Winner Takes It All” - ABBA “Stick Season” - Noah Kahan “The Scientist” - Coldplay Single and Not Looking to Mingle: “Flowers” - Miley Cyrus “Unwritten” Natasha Bedingfield “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” - Cyndi Lauper “Sit Still, Look Pretty” - Daya “It’s My Life” Bon Jovi “Shotgun” - George Ezra “Shake It Off” - Taylor Swift “ I Will Survive” - Gloria Gaynor “Take It Easy” - The Eagles “Love Song” - Sara Bareilles “I Hope You Dance” - Lee Ann Womack “Survivor” - Destiny’s Child Roman Davis
Staff Writer The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton has always been a debate among the community, that debate being whether the film is a Christmas or Halloween movie. A poll was taken at Bonneville High School, which collected over a hundred responses, to investigate what the student body believes to be true; the winner was Halloween. While Halloween won the poll by approximately 20%, a new option, Thanksgiving, stood out with 5% of the 160 replies the form received; Halloween was 46%, Christmas was 17%, and various answers were given. Multiple reasons were given such as it includes Christmas and Halloween in the movie, Thanksgiving is the common connector between the two, since it is advertised a lot between the two holidays, and more. But over all, the most repeated answer was the spooky season and its undead protagonist. However, the classic by Burton has an interesting story behind it, especially behind the character Jack Skellington and the words sung by him. The music for The Nightmare Before Christmas was composed and sung by Danny Elfman, a music composer for many movies such as the 1989 Batman, the 2010 Alice in Wonderland, and even the 2022 Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. The movie had a personal tie to the composer and also another personal tie to the director. Burton confirmed that The Nightmare Before Christmas is indeed a Halloween movie, explaining his side to the story as he wanted to create a movie that was not all that spooky like his other movies such as Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, and Edward Scissorhands, but had that tie into the fall and winter seasons for others to enjoy which then created the film the community all knows. This movie has brought the seasonal debate to a large number of people, including one of the teachers at Bonneville, Ashley Yorgason. Yorgason stated, “[The movie] starts off as Halloween, and it’s him trying to bring Halloween into Christmas.” A multitude of reasons helped influence this, including the advertisement of the movie around the spooky season of October and the influence of friends and family around others. She also mentioned that, “Subconsciously, I feel like it’s a Halloween movie because it’s always advertised first to Halloween—but then again, Halloween comes first in the Holiday Season list before Christmas.” Other students' opinions from the poll voiced pretty close to Yorgason’s statements, the most popular being the main character is that of a “Halloween” creature and just being a good movie year-round to watch, especially during the fall and winter season. Thus, it brings back the question: The Nightmare Before Christmas: Halloween or Christmas? Eric Perez
Assistant Editor Every year, a new Call of Duty game is released. This year, Activision, a game development company, is publishing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This reboot has had fans on their feet and excited for the new Call of Duty, as the original had a thrilling story. This year, the game was developed by Infinity Ward. Activision, the publisher, has three developers that work on their games, Sledgehammer, Treyarch, and Infinity Ward. The last two years Sledgehammer, and Treyarch have released Vanguard and Cold War. Having three developers can make it so the games have their own differences and perks. Modern Warfare 2 originally was released in November, 2009 also developed by Infinity Ward. The first Modern Warfare only had one developer. When the sequel of the game came out Infinity Ward and Treyarch teamed up to make one of the most beloved Call of Duty games. It was so loved for its intense and attention grabbing campaign. The first Modern Warfare had a remake in 2019, the developers had brought back the beloved game with a brand new campaign and a brand new multiplayer that would keep fans playing for years to come after release. This time around in 2022, Modern Warfare is able to shine again. Alongside Modern Warfare 2019, a new campaign has been released and a growing multiplayer that fans are already loving. Call of Duty is always in the top charts every year, as it has built such a big format for so many people across the globe. Modern Warfare 2 reboot brings back what fans love and even more. If someone is a Call of Duty fan, they might know about the weapon camos in the game. If a player completes certain challenges the game would grant the player a camo for the weapon. This year the camos look better than ever, and have good challenges that are not too hard but still give a challenge. The game has updated graphics, really making the game pop in the looks department. New camos, new weapons, and new graphics are just what the fans needed with this reboot. The new reboot of the game will be growing bigger and bigger everyday that it is available. For those looking to purchase the game, it is in most retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and GameStop. Call of Duty is always a best selling game every year, and will be for a very long time to come. Asher Montano
Staff Writer Hollywood has been influencing Halloween ever since its first film in 1908: The Count of Monte Cristo. Hundreds of thousands of people are influenced by the movies they watch. Not only are costumes changed, but also the scare factor and likes of typical horror movies. In particular, many stereotypical Halloween figures such as witches, zombies, and vampires are not considered as scary in comparison to people such as Michael Myers or Jason Voorhees. Ever since the late 1970s, horror films have taken a bigger leap into using madmen and living dolls, while adding the extra bit of hocus pocus to spice up the horror faction. The movie franchise Halloween has been using the character Michael Myers to kill random people for years. In all reality, he is a madman with a knife and the right motive to do what he does. Beginning in 1908, with the first film to release, kids have been dressing up as their favorite movie characters. According to movie critic Jonathan August Reiter, “Hollywood has affected this holiday ever since the first camera rested on the California landscape in 1911.” Kids have been enjoying the spirit of cosplaying to their heart's content ever since they could see movie characters on the big screen. Because of all the movies out there, it is more likely to spot iconic characters such as Batman, Iron Man, and Spider Man, instead of the typical ghost. It seems to be that the idea of zombies rampaging through the streets has been becoming less and less visible. Movies around the time of fall tend to become more in tune with the spirit of Halloween. From the Halloween franchise, Friday the 13th and Saw released years ago and still haunt viewers today. Even so, Hollywood has not stopped there; as the year gets closer to October, Hollywood starts producing more horror films. In theaters now, there is a new movie titled Smile. According to Jeffery Anderson, a long term movie critic for Common Sense Media, “[Smile is a] horror movie about a psychiatrist (Sosie Bacon) who falls under a mysterious curse; unless she can find a way to break it, she's destined to die by suicide while passing on the curse to someone else.” There is some magic sense that can not be explained, but the effect of the movie does not have a typical monster, just an ordinary person who develops a curious disorder. Hollywood has adopted the concept of the phrase “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” Franklin D. Roosevelt said. With even more movies being released every month it is hard to determine what will actually be considered horror or just another motion picture. Lukas Hellberg
Staff Writer Hearing that a popular franchise is releasing a sequel is always exciting news to any avid gamer. Thankfully for the aforementioned group, there is now a plethora of games that have been announced recently, and even some that are coming out within the month. A sequel to the action-RPG game Cyberpunk 2077 was announced on October 4th, being code-named “Project Orion.” While little is known of the title, including the release date, what is known is that Project Orion will not be taking place in the infamous city that is the subject of the first game but rather in a new place that is yet to be seen. Hollow Knight, a game of the Metroidvania genre, is also getting its own sequel. Infamous for its difficulty, the original Hollow Knight game was released on 24 February, 2017, for Windows and was well received by the public. The sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, will demonstrate very similar combat mechanics to its predecessor, according to the publishers’ website. Hollow Knight: Silksong will portray a different protagonist than the nameless character from the original game. Hopefully, the new game will be just as much of a challenge, if not more. The release date is not confirmed, but according to the gameplay trailer during the Xbox Showcase, it will be released before 12 June, 2023. For those more inclined to older games, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series is getting a revival in 2023 with the release of their new game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, according to the team’s social media. The famous survival-horror sequel was announced in 2010, but had been repeatedly delayed due to financial stress in the company and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite all of these major setbacks, the developers at GSC Game World, the company making the game, are working hard to release this anticipated title. The next game in the Bayonetta series came out on 28 October, 2022. Bayonetta 3, the newest game in the series, is a classic action-adventure, hack-and-slash game that has drawn in a lot of attention on social media; however, it has gotten a lot of negative attention due to Hellena Taylor, the original voice actress’ decision to quit. Taylor quit because she believed she was not getting paid properly for her work; a starring role like the protagonist would usually be paid $10,000 per game, the actress was only receiving $4,000. This sparked a massive controversy on various social media platforms. Regardless of the drama regarding Taylor’s wages, Bayonetta 3 continues to be one of the most anticipated games for the Nintendo Switch. It is always nice to look forward to upcoming sequels for a popular game. Even if the upcoming sequel of a popular game is not being released quite as soon as the aforementioned games, one should always be eager for the game’s long-awaited arrival. Kiriana Gould
Staff Writer Most people can admit the Eastern Idaho State fair helps students wrap up their summer and prepare for school to begin. The Eastern Idaho State Fair is held in late August and early September in Blackfoot, Idaho. The fair offers entrance at a low price of $0, which includes fun things to do without spending additional money. According to Fun at the Fair, “Fairgoers will again be able to enjoy the free activities around the grounds, Pari-Mutuel Races, Indian Relay Races, and nighttime grandstand acts.” Additionally, people who visit the fair get the chance to see the animals, visit the dog show, and watch the mime, Sir Mimealot. An interesting fact about Sir Mimealot, played by Chris Eyers Yerling, is that he is actually an international mime. An international mime is a mime that is present in two or more nations. The Eastern Idaho State Fair started back in 1902 by a bunch of cattle workers. Eastern Idaho State Fair 2022 states, “The Eastern Idaho State Fair dates back to 1902 when a few cattle ranchers held a livestock show called the Southeastern Idaho Fair.” The fair was originally made to promote agriculture, and for farmers to display all of their produce. One of the biggest incentives to visit the fair is the food. According to Fun at the Fair, fried Oreos are a fan favorite and one of the best sweet foods anyone can get. With as many as 300 vendors present, spectators can experience anything from fried to frozen. “The nine-day event starts on Labor Day weekend and gathers about 230,000 fairgoers annually,” explains Eastern Idaho State Fair. If anyone has been thinking about going to the Eastern Idaho State Fair, it is an amazing experience from thrilling rides to sweet treats. The fair is a great place to go for anyone who wants to have fun with friends and family. Ed Perez
Staff Writer With Summer just around the corner, there are so many opportunities to go with friends and try some new stuff. Here are a couple things to do during the 2022 summer. The Idaho Falls Aquarium is a great place to see some of the earth's aquatic animals in action,they have everything from starfish to stingrays. They have so much wildlife to see and overall just a great time. The aquarium is right off Lincoln and Holmes, and is worth a visit. A lot of kids have a trampoline in their backyard, but sometimes one of these is just not enough. IJump is a trampoline park with everything a kid could want. They have dodgeball and foam pits so you can jump your heart out. It's about 11 dollars per person for an hour of jumping fun. IJump is just off 25th and Lincoln. If a thirty minute drive is not a problem, then Gravity Factory might be the place to be. Located in Rexburg, Gravity Factory is quite similar to IJump but has much more tramps, foam pits, and has a couple basketball hoops. It is a little more expensive as you must buy trampoline socks with grips on the bottom,but it can be worth it if you are a jumping kind of person. During the summer, Tautphaus Park can be the place for everything. The Park has a couple tennis courts, along with several baseball fields. They also have some softball fields for anyone to use. There is a great play set for kids to run around and have the time of their life. There are lots of things to do and see there, including the Tautphaus skatepark. For anyone who loves to skateboard, scooter, bmx, or even rollerblade, the skatepark is open to anyone. The rink has plenty of stuff for whatever you ride, there's a big bowl for those big transition people. There is plenty of street stuff like stairs and countless rails scattered around the park. A little down the road from the skatepark is the Idaho Falls Zoo. The Zoo is a perfect summer activity for families or friends to enjoy seeing all the exotic animals. It is eight dollars for adults, and five for kids without discounts which come around often. The zoo has so many animals from lions to penguins. Summer time is to have fun and enjoy the break, so why not make the best of it? Ana Grover
Staff Writer May 6th marked another monumental movie release for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness holds the possibility to be a sequel to Doctor Strange, Spiderman: No Way Home, and WandaVision. In the trailer, several variants of Doctor Stephen Strange are shown. Such variations include Defender Strange, who is a member of the Defenders in the comics, Sinister Strange, who is speculated to be based off or simply a version of Doctor Strange from “What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?," and Zombie Strange, also potentially from an episode of What If…? There is also potential for several versions of Wanda Maximoff to appear in the movie. Another potential zombified character from What If…? could be the version of Maximoff with glowing red eyes and lacerations on her face. The version of Maximoff comforting herself in her old house from WandaVision is theorized to be a version that did not dispel the Hex, the powerful spell that Maximoff created to control the fictional town of Westview. One heavily-debated topic from the new movie is who the villain is. It could be one or more of the various variants of Doctor Strange shown in the trailer. Another possibility is that the Scarlet Witch is the villain. In the trailer, Maximoff says to Doctor Strange, “You break the rules and become the hero. I do it and become the enemy. That doesn't seem fair.” She could hold resentment for the hate she got from the Westview Anomaly and try to get revenge on Strange. Doctor Strange 2 could also be the debut for comic book villains such as Nightmare or Mephisto. A new member of the potential Young Avengers is also depicted in the trailer. America Chavez, played by Xochitl Gomez, is among one of the few Latin-American characters to appear in the MCU. Chavez is also one of the few members of the LGBTQ+ community portrayed in the MCU, and that is shown by the pride flag pin she wears on her jacket throughout the movie. Chavez holds links to the multiverse, and can open star-shaped portals that allow her to travel the multiverse. This movie is directed by Sam Raimi, director of Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man. This is one of the first full-blown horror movies in the MCU, and lived up to that title. While this movie may not be as scary towards someone who is a horror movie fanatic, it has plenty of jump scares and other aspects of a horror movie. The music expertly composed by horror composer Danny Elfman adds to the scary feeling; he has composed music for The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and Coraline. This movie is full of cameo appearances, surprising characters, and unexpected twists. The story was wrapped up with an emotional ending, and a cliffhanger in the mid-credit scene. The entire movie had a much different feel from the average Marvel movie. Griffin Moeller
Co-Editor The Academy Awards have been a staple of the film industry since 1929. Stars, directors, and artists meet together every year to participate in the celebration of the previous year’s movies and documentaries. Also known as the Oscars, this awards ceremony is broadcast around the world as moviegoers eagerly await the results. The 94th Academy Awards were held on March 27, 2022 and honored the films released from March 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. This year’s ceremony was home to several historic Oscar wins, but was mostly overshadowed by a surprising act of violence. Dune: Part One obtained six Oscars including Best Score, Best Visual Effects, and Best Cinematography, although it failed to receive Best Picture, the most revered award of the night. The Best Picture award was rather seized by the film CODA. Troy Kotsur made history by becoming the second deaf person to win an Oscar, winning the Award for Best Supporting Actor for his appearance in CODA. Ariana DeBose became the first queer woman of color to win an award, taking the prize for Best Supporting Actress for starring in the musical West Side Story. The character whom DeBose portrayed was awarded the same Oscar in the 1962 ceremony for Rita Moreno’s role. This victory is the third time in the history of the Academy where two different actors won an Oscar for playing the same character; Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro both played Vito Corleone, and Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix individually played the Joker. The nominees for Best Animated Feature were all visually and emotionally stunning. The Mitchells vs. the Machines boasted inventive animation, Encanto created instant musical classics, and Luca marked yet another nomination for Pixar’s famous lineup. Encanto ultimately seized the award after its popular song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” was performed for the attendees, although the performance disappointed many fans. The Award for Best Actress was given to Jessica Chastain for her leading role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, a movie which also received Best Makeup and Hairstyling. While all of the previously mentioned Oscar wins were indeed historic, arguably none were as memorable as Will Smith’s victory for his role in King Richard. Smith’s success marks the fifth African American win for the Award for Best Actor, although he did something else that created even more attention. Earlier in the evening, Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, a syndrome that causes hair loss. The sudden act of violence resulted in Smith apologizing during his acceptance speech and releasing a statement of regret the following day via Instagram. Despite Smith’s remorse, the incident has garnered a large internet following. Due to the now infamous slap, this year’s show is one of the most talked-about broadcasts in years and could prove to be a turning point for the Oscars. The 94th Academy Awards will go down in history, both for positive and negative reasons. |
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