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Teacher Jessica Swygart who teaches American Sign Language at Eagle High was chosen as a favorite teacher by freshman Nixon Edwards. Her efforts in her classroom are greatly appreciated.

Students express appreciation to their favorite teachers

Kady Sturgeon, Copy Editor May 7, 2025

Students at Eagle High have eight different teachers when their A and B days are combined. Many different relationships can be made with each one and having a favorite teacher is common.   It is important...

Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Quality Art Inc. and small businesses supply creative individuals with materials to make art. Small businesses like Mixed Green’s in Boise are diverse and often include wide varieties of stationary to choose from.

Aspiring creatives debate over which art stores are best around Boise

Lizzy Malan, Photographer May 7, 2025

While there are multiple art stores around Boise, there are many factors to consider when choosing a favorite, resulting in debates over which one is best.   At Eagle High, a variety of art classes...

Senior Ben Peters watches the new live action Snow White movie. This movie was one of Disney’s most underperforming live action remakes.

Disney live action remakes show that executives can’t recycle animation’s magic

Azriel Bennett, Reporter Team Lead May 7, 2025

It seems that every year, Disney is digging their hole deeper and deeper. The live action remakes of their fan-favorite movies show that acting can’t capture the magic of animation.   Ever since...

Eagle High is one of the many public schools throughout the U.S. Its funding could be affected by the new Executive Order made by President Donald Trump.

The department of education has been significantly dismantled

Caleb Zawadzki, Reporter Team Lead May 7, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Apr. 3, to scale down the Department of Education, a move that is expected to release a rally of lawsuits challenging his reasoning and that will likely...

Senior Sawyer Granof believes that Easter egg hunts are enjoyable for people of all ages. Some of his friends disagree, but Granof still thinks they are one of the best aspects of the Easter celebration.

Teens deserve a spot in the Easter Egg hunt: Fun has no age limit

Karlee Patterson, Copy Editor May 7, 2025

 Many debate that teens should not be able to join Easter egg hunts, but several students disagree with this statement.   Age doesn’t mean discrimination should appear around teens.    “If...

Seniors Savannah Bub and Rylie Shoemaker stand in front of the current school schedule. Many Eagle High teachers have similar schedules posted in their classrooms.

Later school start times could help students succeed

Zachary Ellison, Reporter May 7, 2025

There has been a lot of research and debates on if schools should start later and have shorter school days. However, the question still remains as to whether it's worth changing school systems across the...

The upcoming seniors of WestAda School District must meet new requirements in order to walk at graduation. The district requires six in person classes. The Eagle High counselors are willing to work with students and help them find the best schedule for senior year.

West Ada’s new graduation policy changes the number of release periods students can have

Zachary Ellison, Reporter Mar 27, 2025

West Ada School District is changing their requirements for students to graduate as well as to participate in graduation events. While the reasons West Ada is changing their policies makes sense from the...

Senior Tanner Chitwood points to the previously named “Gulf of Mexico” on a map. President Donald Trump switched the name to “Gulf of America”.

The Gulf of America is a new name for a historic waterway

Caleb Zawadzki, Reporter Mar 27, 2025

In an historic moment the Gulf of Mexico has officially been renamed the “Gulf of America.” This decision was made by President Donald Trump in January of 2025 through executive order 14172. This decision...

 Even though Valentine’s Day isn’t everyone’s favorite holiday, juniors Emma Stevens and Alania Tiner love Valentine’s Day. They like that it gives them an opportunity to celebrate their friendship and enjoy the fun decorations.

Valentine’s Day is an over-hated holiday

Kate Vorobieff, Photographer Feb 25, 2025

During February, love is all around, but love isn’t just about romantic gestures and sweet gifts. It’s also about the people who brighten the lives of those around them every day.  For the following...

Senior Gavin Heidemann (left) and sophomore Jayden Murphy (right) celebrate Halloween together. They are dressed as an iconic duo from the popular video game “Subway Surfers”.

Eagle High students share their best and worst dates

Karlee Patterson, Copy Editor Feb 21, 2025

The best dates are amazing and can give people joy in life. The worst dates just make people think about what they did wrong and how to improve themselves for the next time. Eagle High students explained...

Junior Lucas Reese shows his outfit for the day. He wears a beanie and a jacket for a cold, snowy January morning.

Following fashion trends is so last year

Ethan Long, Copy Editor Feb 21, 2025

For ages, clothing has been used as a form of self-expression. However, it seems that contemporary fashion has been reaching a low and individuality is becoming a thing of the past.  The idea of wearing...

Senior Mckenna Johnson (Eagles) and junior Melia Diaz (Chiefs) represent the NFL teams with each team’s iconic colors, the green Philadelphia Eagles and red Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles were victorious over the Chiefs on Sundays anticipated contest.

The Superfail: The Kansas City Chiefs’ arrogance has led to disaster

Azriel Bennett, Reporter Team Leader Feb 21, 2025

This past NFL season has been nothing short of chaotic. Players, controversies, penalties, and Taylor Swift, again. Now, with the Super Bowl in the past, let us see how this season went, and what fans...

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