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Teacher Sarah Richins gives her opinion on schools using AI. She believes that there are pros and cons of the topic.

Schools debate on whether AI could help students succeed or fail

Kayley Creager, Designer Oct 16, 2025

With the new development of artificial intelligence, many students are becoming more accustomed to using it on assignments, essays and even their math homework. Students and teachers at Eagle High have...

Senior Isabelle Bodily freezes with a nervous expression. Thrill-seekers find experiencing fear exciting and love to look for opportunities to get scared during the spooky season.

Fear plays an integral role in the spirit of the fall season

Clayton Finkelstein, Reporter Oct 16, 2025

As October begins and temperatures drop, the Halloween season takes center stage. This time of year, is often associated with vibrant fall colors, spooky decorations, candy, costumes and most of all, the...

There are many delicious Halloween candies to choose from, from Albertsons Grocery Store. However, the ultimate question is which one is the best option.

Students share their favorite types of Halloween candy

Abbey Bailey, Reporter Oct 16, 2025

As Halloween approaches, students’ excitement levels and sweet tooths increase. Candy is a big part of Halloween, and students seem to know exactly what they like.   From crunchy chocolate to chewy...

As summer ends and the school year begins, many students are sad about the change, while some are excited for the school year and fall to start. A group of friends at Eagle High school, enthusiastic about the new school year, pose for a photo on the first day school.

Students express their feelings on the changing seasons

Ariella Legatt, Reporter Oct 16, 2025

As leaves start to fall and the seasons start to change, it brings out different emotions in everyone. While some are happy for the new fall season to start, others are still stuck in summer.  Although...

Students debate their favorite characteristics between fall and spring. While fall has colorful scenic views to offer, students find spring a more calming period academically which makes the choice very divided based on personal preference.

Students decide if they like fall or spring better

Brooke Norris, Photographer Oct 15, 2025

Eagle High students love the four seasons that Idaho has to offer. The topic of contention is which one is superior to the other. The debate between fall and spring has been ongoing, and many students...

Junior Kyla Labrum feels no motivation in the winter to get work done. Winter is when she notices her grades declining the most compared to other times in the school year.

Students struggle to find motivation during the long winter

Maddie Giorgetti, Photographer Oct 15, 2025

Finding motivation during the cold and dark winters is an ongoing struggle for students, affecting them academically. As the days get shorter, the fire igniting academic success in students gets blown...

Junior Henry Bishop watches the new “Conjuring” movie on his laptop during lunch. This is one of the many new scary movies released this year.

Eagle High students share their favorite new horror movies of 2025

Kady Sturgeon, Copy Editor Oct 15, 2025

This year, horror movies have been all the rage. With the spooky season approaching soon, students have plenty of new scary thrillers to binge watch with their friends. There are old classics like “Halloween”...

Junior Charlotte Viola wears her white Sambas. Her Sambas show her personal style.

Teachers at Eagle High have mixed opinions about students’ fashion

Sam Trudersheim, Photographer Sep 22, 2025

Here at Eagle High, students take pride in their fashion choices. Teachers, however, have their own thoughts. Teachers have given their opinions on students’ style, from hair to clothes to shoes. Some...

Juniors Birklie Smith and Charlie Moore experience the impacts of social media on their own mental health. Tiktok, Snapchat and Instagram posts consume their attention and often negatively affect their moods. Many teens at Eagle High go through this and it is important to spread awareness.

Balancing the mental health risks with positive opportunities is essential for overall health

Lizzy Artyukhov, Reporter Sep 22, 2025

Many teenagers and adults have unhealthy impacts on their mental health due to spending a majority of their free time scrolling on online platforms. Social Media posts ideas for people to form an opinion...

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...

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