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Staff Writer Anguish and grief overtook the people of the United Kingdom on September 8, 2022. On that indicated day, Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully in her home at the Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Elizabeth was the longest-serving ruler in England and reigned for just over 70 years. The Queen had been struggling with many health issues before her death, and she passed away due to natural causes. Upon her passing, Prince Charles took the throne and is now King Charles III. The coronation of Charles will take place sometime in 2023, and the title of Prince of Wales will shift to Prince William, Charles’s eldest son. Charles’s wife Camilla Parker will be taking up the title of queen consort “thanks to a special intervention by her mother-in-law” (The Cut). A queen consort shares her husband’s social rank and status, although she will not be the official queen. Her main job is to provide, support, and fellowship because the consort “does not hold a formal position in the structure of government.” According to Cosmopolitan, “As the wife of a monarch, Camilla will also become a Counselor of State. These are senior members of the Royal Family who can carry out duties on behalf of the king if he is unwell or overseas.” The monarchy already has a set plan of what is to come after the Queen’s passing. The roles of the new rulers have been set in place, and the grandchildren of the monarch are entitled to be princes or princesses. Before the Queen’s death, the monarchy formulated a plan nicknamed “Operation London Bridge” or the code phrase “London Bridge is down.” (Quora.com) This funeral plan mapped out the 10 days after Queen Elizabeth’s death. This method helped the monarchy stay organized and calm during this devastating turn of events. This plan of action includes her successor immediately taking over, the international declaration of her death, a period of official mourning, and the release of details for her state funeral. Operation London Bridge gave guidance to the people, and they are now aware of what is going to happen without Queen Elizabeth II.
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Staff Writer September is international childhood cancer awareness month. On average, 400,000 children a year and roughly 43 children every day are diagnosed with cancer. There are many different kinds of cancer that can affect children; however, Leukemia tends to be the most common type. In a compelling story from Children’s Cancer Institute, a little girl named Harper was diagnosed with cancer when she was barely two years old. She was confirmed to have Lymphoblastic Leukemia and was told that she would have to be in the hospital. Before she was diagnosed with cancer, Harper loved going to the park, walking her dog,visiting the beach, and being with her family. Harper was developing an ongoing chest infection and kept getting worse. A family doctor performed a blood test on Harper and within a few hours they told Harper’s family that they should head straight to the closest emergency room; her blood test result showed that she had Leukemia. Eliza, Harper’s mom, said, “I was thinking they’re all wrong. There’s no way that it’s cancer. [T]here’s just no way. Why?’ When they finally found out about Harper’s diagnosis, it hit the family hard. Eliza spoke on the subject, “I pretty much just cried the whole couple of weeks after they told us what they thought it was. It was like a mental car crash.” This was a hard situation for the family; however, they got through it together. After she was diagnosed, she had to have a port inserted in her chest for the chemotherapy to be administered; after one round, they found out that the port was getting infected and led Harper to be put into isolation. The treatments they were giving her triggered high fevers and she would scream until she would fall asleep because she was in immense pain. Harper suffered muscular atrophy and was unable to walk for a while; for a two year old that is hard to understand. Though Harper was young, she diligently fought her battle with cancer and is now a big sister. Another moving story from Children’s Cancer Institute told a different kind of view. A pleasant and loving girl named Charlie was diagnosed with stage four Neuroblastoma: her body was carrying more than 20 tumors. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and many hopeful doctor visits, Charlie’s battle with cancer found some closure. Her family was always there for her from the start, they knew she was strong and could get through anything. Her mom promised her that she would keep fighting to find a cure for her. Charlie's mom never said why this had to happen and was always positive and believed that they could get through it. Charlie never complained about having cancer, though; she wished that no child would ever have to go through the treatments she went through. The two stories both had a different perspective of what it is like to have cancer. One mom was fighting for her child and knew that she could get through it, one the other hand the other mom just kept asking why. Cancer is a worldwide disease that affects many children, along with the rest of the family, yet people never think it will happen to their loved ones. Makenna Goertzen
Assistant Editor As the summer of 2022 comes to an end, Idaho residents and first responders face the devastating damage and repercussions of several major wildfires. On September 13, Idaho became the state with the highest-ranking number of active wildfires, with a recorded total of 270,000 acres that have burned across the state. Several of the wildfires are located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, including Idaho’s largest wildfire, the Moose fire. This massive fire has devastated over 130,000 acres, and as of September 22 is only 51% contained. However, the rainy days and cooler temperatures of the coming fall are helping to tremendously slow the fire. According to East Idaho News, firefighters estimate that the full containment day will be October 31. Unfortunately, the movement of the Moose fire prompted evacuation orders which came into effect during early September; the Beartrack Mine and Leesburg were evacuated on September 6, and on September 8, another evacuation was ordered for a number of areas a few miles north of Salmon. The second largest fire in Idaho, named the Four Corners Fire, is located west of Lake Cascade in the Payette and Boise National Forest. A resident in the area reported the fire on August 13 after a thunderstorm had hit. (https://inciweb.nwcg.gov) Due to safety reasons, the Payette and Boise National Forest had to temporarily close down, including the region and roads around it. The Four Corners Fire has damaged 13,728 acres although 96 percent contained. The estimated containment date is September 24th. While the Four Corners fire was caused by a lightning strike during a storm, many of the current and previous fires were human-caused, including The Moose Fire. Fire agencies throughout the state are advising communities to take preventative action to prevent any further wildfires from developing. Idaho Department of Lands recommends precautions such as never leaving a campfire unattended, being sure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving, along with keeping a shovel and bucket of water nearby at all times when one is active. In addition, they advise citizens to “pay close attention to weather and drought conditions and avoid any activities that involve fire or sparks when it’s hot, dry, and windy.” As winter approaches, colder conditions and rainy days continue to aid in the efforts to distinguish Idaho’s active wildfires. Specially trained groups of firefighters known as hotshot crews are working tirelessly to prevent the flames from spreading into populated areas or causing any further damage to Idaho’s National Forests. If necessary, rehabilitation efforts will be put into place to restore and heal any harm that has been done. For more on how to prevent wildfires, fire safety, or any other information on this topic, go to: www.fs.usda.gov www.idl.idaho.gov www.redcross.org The Bonneville Buzz staff thank and sincerely appreciate all the efforts being made by Idaho’s firefighters and fire teams! Thank you for what you do! Kimmie Barnes
Co-Editor The beginning of June marks the start of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. This is a time focused on celebrating queer individuals and their community as a whole, as well as the continuing fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. The history of Pride Month begins with the Stonewall Riots. These historical riots began when NYC police raided a gay club called Stonewall Inn the morning of June 28th, 1969. Although police raids of gay clubs and bars were common during the ‘60s, this particular raid was a surprise to the bar and its patrons. Those in the club were forcefully removed, but many lingered to protest the police. Anger within the harassed people, on-lookers, and police reached a climax, and a violent riot began. The fight and protest lasted for six days. The Stonewall Riots were the catalyst for a stronger push for LGBTQIA+ activism. On the one year anniversary of Stonewall, the first gay pride parade/march took place in the streets of Manhattan, New York. The parade became a yearly event and quickly spread to other parts of the nation, eventually evolving into the Pride Month celebrations that occur today. There are many ways to celebrate Pride Month for both members of the queer community and allies. In Idaho Falls, there is a Pride Night Chukars game on Friday, June 24th. Following the baseball game, June 25th is the IF Pride parade and festival. Parade lineup will take place at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Unitarian Universalist Church. The parade will begin around 10:00 a.m., follow the Greenbelt, and loop back to where the festival is taking place. The festival will be taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be live music, vendors, kid corners, and other interactive opportunities. A drag show will also take place that Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Boise Pride parade and festival will be taking place after pride month on September 9th-11th. Another great way to celebrate and support is to donate to LGBTQIA+ charities and organizations. A few great options to choose from are The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, The Martha P. Johnson Institute, Human Rights Campaign, and Encircle. Support can also be shown through buying from queer-owned businesses. Other ways to be an ally to LGBTQIA+ during this month is to become educated about struggles and injustices the community faces and the history of their fight for gay rights. Pride Month is time for LGBTQIA+ individuals to celebrate their identities and an opportunity for others to be an ally. Pride Month came to life because of those who fought for gay rights, and this month is dedicated to recognizing queer struggles, accomplishments, and the people in the amazing and ever-expanding community. Merrick Kohr
Staff Writer Occurring May 30th of every year, Memorial Day is an American federal holiday that celebrates the deceased from various American wars. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because relatives and soldiers would decorate loved ones' graves. Decoration Day was originally to remember the soldiers from the Civil War. The name officially changed after World War II, and now memorializes soldiers from every war. The roots of Memorial Day stem back to 1864 during the Civil War. The amount of casualties was enormous. The death toll from the Civil War caused America’s first large-scale cemeteries to be built such as Battleground National Cemetery and the Vicksburg National Cemetery During this period, mourners decorated graves with bouquets of flowers in remembrance of their deceased friends and family. On the very first Decoration Day, James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery while over 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of over 20,000 Civil War soldiers. The first state to officially recognize this holiday was New York in 1873. The South did not initially accept the holiday and chose to honor soldiers independently. The South finally accepted the holiday after it expanded to remembering soldiers from every war. In this excerpt from the book Confederate Soldier In the Civil War, Ben La Bree describes a confederate soldier who wanted to help his allies, even if it meant sacrificing his own life: All day long the wounded were calling, "Water! Water! Water!" In the afternoon, Sergeant Kirtland, a Confederate soldier, went to the headquarters of General Kershaw, and said with deep emotion: "General, all through last night and to-day - I have been hearing those poor wounded Federal soldiers out there cry for water. Let me go and give them some." "Don't you know," replied the general, "that you would get a bullet through you the moment you stepped over the wall?" "Yes, sir," said the sergeant - "but if you will let me go I am willing to try it." The general reflected a minute, then answered: "Kirtland, I ought not to allow you to take this risk, but the spirit that moves you is so noble I cannot refuse. Go, and may God protect you!" Decoration Day was a direct cause of the civil war. The Civil War ended slavery and created a holiday to remember. On memorial day we honor those who risked their lives and put our freedom first. Makenna Goertzen
Staff Writer June 5th is annually celebrated and led by the United Nations Environment Programme as World Environment Day, a day created to encourage positive change for the environment. World Environment Day was first recognized in 1974 by the United Nations and is now the most prominent global platform for environmental outreach. It is led and hosted by a different country every year, this year's host being Sweden. This will give Sweden a chance to display its environmental protection and rehabilitation efforts over the last 50 years. Sweden has reduced its usage of fossil fuels which has decreased its greenhouse gas emissions by more then 30 percent from 1990 to 2020. (https://www.worldenvironmentday.global) Each year there is a new theme picked that puts focus on a specific environmental issue, 2022’s theme is “#OnlyOneEarth” putting the main focus on “living sustainably in harmony with nature” (https://www.unep.org). Living a sustainable lifestyle involves using recyclable or reusable materials, being aware of environmental changes in the area, driving less, along with several other methods. The United Nations’ goal is to spread worldwide awareness and protect the environment with the help of civilians worldwide. Along with World Environment Day, June 8th is World Ocean Day. A day that aims to support collaborative conservation efforts for the ocean with the help of its “global network of youth” and “organizational leaders in >140 countries.” The day was proposed by Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio in 1992 as a way to honor the ocean while also promoting positive environmental change for it. The day is led by the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council. Its mission is to motivate communities to work together globally, to “protect and restore our shared ocean and climate.” (https://worldoceanday.org/about/) Both days share the same goal of creating and advocating for communities around the world to participate in productive and positive changes to help the environment and oceans. With the help of the population, the founders of these organizations hope to one day provide later generations with a cleaner and safer world. To learn more about these important days and ways to help the environment and oceans, visit these websites - https://worldoceanday.org https://www.worldenvironmentday.global Ana Grover
Staff Writer June 1st marks another less-known holiday: National Pen Pal Day! Although having a pen pal seems old and outdated, modern technology opens even more possibilities to connect with people around the world. Pen pals can accomplish more than just busting boredom on a rainy day. Finding and talking with a pen pal is a great way to meet new people and form new relationships. Many online services connect the user with a random recipient; these include PenPal World, Postcrossing, and Compatipal. Along with others, most of these websites use digital messaging instead of physical letters. One could also request their new pen pal’s address to start sending physical letters via the mail. Writing letters is also a great way to provide companionship to the elderly who might not have friends or family who live near them. Visit ReadyToCare.com/penpals and submit a letter to get in touch with an aging adult. Then, share your email or mailing address and continue writing letters back and forth! In addition to the other benefits, pen pals can have an educational value. Many high school students take classes to learn a new language, but classroom instruction does not always make up for real-world practices. Conversation Exchange is a global platform that allows students to communicate with native speakers of whichever language they want. They can build new friendships and language skills with voice, video, writing, and other language resources. Writing letters is also a great way to get back in touch with people you used to know. For example, one could write a letter or email to a relative who lives far away, a friend who moved to another state, or a teacher they had in elementary school. Along with meeting new people, one might meet new relatives! I recently contacted a cousin who lives in Wales, and I have since made a new friend and learned so much about a different country. For something to do over the summer, consider visiting one of these websites, or ask a relative for the address of someone who lives farther away! Pen pals provide companionship for both the receiver and the sender; they are a great way to work on language skills and learn about a different culture. Eric Perez
Staff Writer April showers bring May flowers, but May also brings the well-known Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo. Literally translated to “the fifth of May,” this holiday celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday is celebrated all over the world, but mainly in Mexico and the United States, through immigration of the culture. There was also a battle between the Mexican president, Benito Juarez and Napoleon III, who ruled France at the time. Mexico was in debt to the European government and could not pay it, so France, Britain, and Spain sent their naval forces to Veracruz, Mexico. Spain and Britain negotiated with Mexico, and decided to withdraw their men. The French had different plans, however, seeing this as an opportunity to try and immigrate some of the French people into Mexico. The French came to Velacruz with hundreds of men, causing Juarez and his government to retreat. The French, after their first victory, wanted to try and take over Puebla de los Ángeles, Mexico; they sent 6,000 French men to fight the 2,000 loyal men under Juarez. The battle was long and bloody, and it stretched from daybreak to early evening. With very limited supplies and soldiers, the Mexican army had killed 500 French men and had only lost a hundred of their own. A full out war from morning to evening, a hard fought battle and an amazing win for Mexico. After the victory over the French. Mexico turned the win into a holiday. The holiday is often celebrated with big get-togethers of families to share a meal. Parades flood the streets with Mexican and French history written all over. There is often a farmers market with countless cultural items for sale. Some of the items are hats traditional to their country, and lots of little trinkets and things for all ages. A large course meal is made for the whole family. There are always plenty of cultural foods like tacos, tamales, chimichangas, and much more. Cinco de Mayo is a commemorable day about war, history, and Mexican culture that goes far beyond commercialized indulgence. Eric Perez
Staff Writer The month of April is known for many awesome days like Easter and April Fools, but April is also the month of Autism Awareness. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a large quantity of conditions of challenge on various skills like social, behavioral, or communication skills. April gives people without Autism some awareness of ASD. Spreading awareness can help in extreme ways such as bringing in monetary donations and starting something special. Things like Kickstarter and GoFundMe are great ways to show support. Autism is a lot more common than people think and 1 in 44 children in the United States have Autism (CDC). Here at Bonneville High School, ASD has affected many students, affecting the way they learn, or communicate, and not enough people are aware of how many students have been affected by ASD. Many people are very rude or hurtful to individuals with ASD, This only makes things worse for some. Just because someone has a disability does not mean one has the right to make fun of, or hurt emotionally or physically. ADS has affected thousands of people; April just gives people with ADS the appreciation they deserve. Having an awareness month has worked very well for other things like breast cancer awareness. If anyone knows people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, make sure to reach out, and talk to them. Make sure they are in good health and are mentally stable. Since ADS can be a mental disorder, be a little lenient with them. Reaching out and talking is one of the best ways to bring some joy and awareness for ASD. High Schools are an amazing way to show awareness as well, the high school setting can be a very difficult time for people suffering from ASD. High school can be very intimidating for lots of students, which can also be even more intimidating for students with ASD as it can be much harder for them in the environment. Cause and effect is pushing AwarenessAwareness to play big parts in people's lives. April can help hundreds of people and others can too. Roman Davis
Staff Writer Many argue that the LGBTQ+ community does not receive much visibility in society, especially for transgender individuals due to the closure of activities and constant hate given to most of the community. However, on March 31st, it was a day to be reckoned with: Transgender Visibility Day. This holiday was established in 2009 by Rachel Crandall-Crocker, who wanted to fight back against hate for transgender people. Crandall-Crocker, being transgender herself, stated, "I was waiting and waiting for someone else to do it. And then finally I said, ‘I’m not waiting anymore.'" Transgender communities had nothing to celebrate and the new holiday brought awareness to violence against transgender people. In 1998, Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman, was brutally stabbed in her own apartment located in Boston. Before this tragic event, many transgender individuals were heavily targeted and when the first annual Transgender Visibility Day came around, they marched through Hester’s neighborhood. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day honoring transgender homicide victims, was born due to this action. Crandall-Crocker, who had lost both a marriage and a job as a psychotherapist when she came out, decided to create the day herself by organizing a Facebook group. March 31 would be Transgender Visibility Day. The date was placed far enough away from TDOR in November and Pride Month in June that it would not conflict with either. In 2021, the holiday was celebrated heavily because there was less hate for trans people this year. Last year, people attempted to take down the anti-trans bills pending in multiple state legislatures. Most of those bills would have limited transgender youth from playing sports and accessing affirming and affordable medical care. To help prevent this, President Joseph R. Biden Jr passed an act called the Equality Act, which states the following: "The Equality Act will deliver legal protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in our housing, education, public services, and lending systems. It will serve as a lasting legacy to the bravery and fortitude of the LGBTQ+ movement" (The White House). This act prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system—also defining and including sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. While this day has passed, more help could be contributed to helping the community, such as helping other transgender individual get the respect and care they need; even donating to them to help for surgeries or medication. And most importantly, show support for them as much as you can! |
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