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Mustang Merch at Eagle High is open for business! Students may stop by the store during operating hours to buy T-shirts, energy drinks or other items currently in stock at the shop.
Mustang Merch: Student Owned Shop is Open for Business at Eagle High
November 10, 2023
Students in clubs at Eagle High gather in the parking lot to put on their annual Trunk O Treat event for the community.
Eagle High’s Trunk or Treat Delighted Students and the Eagle Community
November 10, 2023
November News Briefs
November News Briefs
November 10, 2023
Veteran and Eagle High teacher Stephen Pratt poses with one of many military posters he has hanging up in his classroom. Pratt is certainly prepared to honor veterans this year on Veterans Day, which is a United States federal holiday observed on Nov. 11.
Veterans Day is the Day to Celebrate the Heroes Who Fought for America
November 10, 2023
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly a year and a half ago, Ukraine has lobbied the United States for advanced weapon systems including aircrafts such as the F-16. In late September, the United States approved the distribution of F-16s to Ukraine.
Despite Conflicts in Other Regions, the Russo Ukrainian War Continues
November 10, 2023
Mustang Merch at Eagle High is open for business! Students may stop by the store during operating hours to buy T-shirts, energy drinks or other items currently in stock at the shop.
Mustang Merch: Student Owned Shop is Open for Business at Eagle High
November 10, 2023
November News Briefs
November News Briefs
November 10, 2023
Teacher Julie Shelton is organizing yet another trip overseas. In 2022, a group of Eagle High students traveled to Belize to explore the culture. In 2023, students went to Austria, Switzerland and Luxenberg. In 2026, Shelton will take students to Germany.
Eagle High Students have the Opportunity to Experience Vibrant European Culture in an Unforgettable School Trip
November 10, 2023
Eagle High’s Homecoming Week Was a Time to Remember
Eagle High’s Homecoming Week Was a Time to Remember
October 19, 2023
Travelling through the program Ghana Make a Difference, senior Molly Johnson and her family pose for a picture with Ghanaian children. The program helps improve education, provide shelter, and fight against human trafficking in Ghana.
Ghana Make a Difference Offers Assistance with Health Care Burdens
October 19, 2023
Political signs are placed throughout the city of Eagle. These signs promote runners for the upcoming election. Residents of Eagle will vote for a mayor on Nov. 7.
Eagle Elections are Right Around the Corner
November 10, 2023
Boise State freshman Ellie Friedt enjoys her first day of college, where she gets in-state tuition.
Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness temporarily blocked
November 28, 2022
The Boise Festival of Trees took place at the Grove Hotel.
Boise Festival of Trees lights up another year
November 28, 2022
The Idaho Veterans Cemetery is located in Eagle, Idaho and first opened in November of 2004.
Veterans Day has a complicated history in America
November 28, 2022
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly a year and a half ago, Ukraine has lobbied the United States for advanced weapon systems including aircrafts such as the F-16. In late September, the United States approved the distribution of F-16s to Ukraine.
Despite Conflicts in Other Regions, the Russo Ukrainian War Continues
November 10, 2023
Travelling through the program Ghana Make a Difference, senior Molly Johnson and her family pose for a picture with Ghanaian children. The program helps improve education, provide shelter, and fight against human trafficking in Ghana.
Ghana Make a Difference Offers Assistance with Health Care Burdens
October 19, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have issued many winter storms warnings for the west coast and Idaho recently.
The western United States has experienced an unusually late winter
March 16, 2023
On Feb. 3, a train hauling many toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
Train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio causes concern
March 16, 2023
While the Disney Company is celebrating its 100th year anniversary, Disneyland is celebrating 68 years of business as of 2023.
Walt Disney Company celebrates their 100th year of business
February 27, 2023
November Playlist: Fall Into the Perfect Autumn Acoustics
November Playlist: Fall Into the Perfect Autumn Acoustics
November 16, 2023
The Eagle High Choir students celebrate the end of their rehearsals and are excited to start their winter performance. They stand in front of a mural of choir teacher Seth Mcmullen.
Preparations for this Year’s Eagle High Choir Concert
November 10, 2023
The newest “Five Nights At Freddy’s” movie has long time fans of the video game on the edge of their seats. This film is full of scares and continues to carry on the legacy of the popular video game.
Gamers New Favorite Thriller ‘Five Night’s At Freddy’s’
November 10, 2023
Drake is one of the several celebrities that have invested in restaurants around the world. As part time investor of Dave’s Hot Chicken, the restaurant chain hosted a promotional event from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. where every guest with the Dave’s Hot Chicken app could get a free slider or tender on the house to commemorate his birthday on Oct. 24.
Toronto Rapper Drake Celebrates His Birthday By Giving Out Free Sliders at Daves Hot Chicken
November 10, 2023
October Playlist: Hauntingly Great Songs for the Halloween Season
October Playlist: Hauntingly Great Songs for the Halloween Season
October 18, 2023
Choosing the best Halloween movie to watch at home on tv can be challenging. The best one can be hard to find, but many of them can be enjoyable.
Here are 31 Days Worth of the Greatest Halloween Movies
October 17, 2023
Eagle High’s Drama Department is Performing the Goofy Farce ‘Flaming Idiots’
Eagle High’s Drama Department is Performing the Goofy Farce ‘Flaming Idiots’
October 17, 2023
The Eagle High library has many genres of books to choose from. The Books of the Month are some good reads for this fall season.
Eagle High Book of the Month is ‘Shatter Me’
September 22, 2023
“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” a popular video game turned horror movie, arrives in theaters on Oct. 27.
Horror Movies Abound as Fall Approaches
September 19, 2023
Over the past two months, “Oppenheimer” has made over $900 million in the global box office.
New movie ‘Oppenheimer’ Is A Masterpiece Of Cinema
September 19, 2023
November Playlist: Fall Into the Perfect Autumn Acoustics
November Playlist: Fall Into the Perfect Autumn Acoustics
November 16, 2023
The Eagle High Choir students celebrate the end of their rehearsals and are excited to start their winter performance. They stand in front of a mural of choir teacher Seth Mcmullen.
Preparations for this Year’s Eagle High Choir Concert
November 10, 2023
The Eagle High Choir performed at the cafeteria on Oct. 3. The preformance was for a fundraiser for their program.
Fall Choir Concert Exceeds Expectations
October 17, 2023
Sophomore Evan Vittoe, senior Miguel Taylor, and junior Mason Mitchell have been listening to Rod Wave’s newest album, “Nostalgia” throughout the school day. Vittoe, Mitchell and Taylor have been Rod Wave fans since they listened to “Ghetto Gospel” in 2019.
Rapper Rod Wave Releases New Album ‘Nostalgia’
October 17, 2023
Musician Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her fifth studio album, 1989, is set to release Oct. 27 this year. The re-released album will include five new songs “From the Vault” that fans have never before heard.
Taylor Swift’s Upcoming ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ has Eagle High students Grooving to Fan-Favorite Pop Anthems
October 17, 2023
September Playlist: Newspaper staff picks for Autumn
September Playlist: Newspaper staff picks for Autumn
September 22, 2023
March Playlist: ‘Spring’ into these popular songs 
March Playlist: ‘Spring’ into these popular songs 
March 15, 2023
February Playlist: a trip back to Summer 2022
February Playlist: a trip back to Summer 2022
February 28, 2023
2022 Christmas Playlist
2022 Christmas Playlist
November 28, 2022
October Playlist: ’22 Newspaper Staff Favorites
October Playlist: ’22 Newspaper Staff Favorites
October 26, 2022
Eagle High takes on Meridian High in the Southern Idaho Conference District Championship on Oct. 20. Eagle High gets the victory in overtime by a score of 22-21.
Eagle High Football Team Wins District Championship for the First Time Since 2016
November 10, 2023
Eagle High’s volleyball team attended playoffs and set their sights on the state title. Despite their efforts, they placed second.
Eagle High Varsity Volleyball Team is Crowned District Champions
November 10, 2023
The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks fight to be champions of the World Series. Both teams have been dominant and have a great shot at victory.
This Years 2023 World Series and Playoffs
November 10, 2023
Winter is coming and so is basketball—in both professional leagues and at Eagle High. The Eagle High gymnasium is home to the Mustang basketball team, and students are ready to attend many games this upcoming season.
NBA Tip Off Starts Up
November 10, 2023
The Lions’ NFL thanksgiving game averages 29.7 million viewers. This year, the NFL is getting ready for another very exciting and highly viewed game. Sophomore Emmet Hibbard is excited to watch the game.
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Game Has Become a Thanksgiving Tradition
November 10, 2023
Eagle High takes on Meridian High in the Southern Idaho Conference District Championship on Oct. 20. Eagle High gets the victory in overtime by a score of 22-21.
Eagle High Football Team Wins District Championship for the First Time Since 2016
November 10, 2023
Eagle High’s volleyball team attended playoffs and set their sights on the state title. Despite their efforts, they placed second.
Eagle High Varsity Volleyball Team is Crowned District Champions
November 10, 2023
The Eagle High varsity football team, including seniors Davis Harsin (#18) and Makeo Sneddon (#1) gather for a team huddle at the Senior Night football game last Friday, Oct. 13. Eagle won to Borah with a striking 43-21 victory.
The Eagle High Senior Football Players Go on to Do Great Things After High School
October 19, 2023
Eagle High volleyball team celebrates a win. Excitement is in the air as the girls win their home game against Boise. The girls have been fighting this whole season and are ready for more to come.
Eagle High Volleyball Prepares to Kill it at State
October 17, 2023
Cross country runners push themselves hard in order to break their previous times. Runners of all ages in high school compete to beat the next person in front of them.
Cross Country Starts Off with a Bang
October 17, 2023
The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks fight to be champions of the World Series. Both teams have been dominant and have a great shot at victory.
This Years 2023 World Series and Playoffs
November 10, 2023
Winter is coming and so is basketball—in both professional leagues and at Eagle High. The Eagle High gymnasium is home to the Mustang basketball team, and students are ready to attend many games this upcoming season.
NBA Tip Off Starts Up
November 10, 2023
The Lions’ NFL thanksgiving game averages 29.7 million viewers. This year, the NFL is getting ready for another very exciting and highly viewed game. Sophomore Emmet Hibbard is excited to watch the game.
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Game Has Become a Thanksgiving Tradition
November 10, 2023
Football is a dangerous sport. Every season there are about two thousand injuries in the NFL.
NFL Weeks Six and Seven Injury Updates
October 17, 2023
Every year, the MLB gives out awards to the players that are most deserving. The main awards they give out are Most Valuable Player, the Cy Young Award, the Silver Slugger and the Gold Glove. Brandon Lame (left) Grayson Bruch (right).
The 2023 MLB MVP Race Will be One for the Record Books
October 17, 2023
Eagle High students are welcome to sit in the career center and ask questions about potential colleges. Counselors Anna Bemis and Nichole Deakins are available by schedule for any students that need help with any college related matters.
College vs. Career: Are College Degrees Worth it?
November 10, 2023
Eagle High students and families spent a snow day up at Bogus Basin Ski Resort on April 16, 2022. Both skiers and snowboarders ride together even with the ongoing debate about which is better.
Eagle High Students Share their Opinion on Which is Better: Skiing or Snowboarding
November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving is always full of soul food and desserts. The famous apple and pumpkin pies always seem to make an appearance at the dinner table. This holiday season, there is a debate over which treat it just a little bit better than the other.
Want Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie?
November 10, 2023
Spooky season is here, and many students look forward to seeing each others costumes..
There are Many Costumes on Halloween Night but Some are Worse than Others
October 17, 2023
Colorado hires Deion Sanders as the new head coach. Things look good for this college football program and are looking towards a bright future.
Coach Sanders is Changing the Culture of Colorado Football
October 17, 2023
The “Barbie” movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, appeared in theaters on July 21 this year and has been a smash hit ever since. Debates arise over underlying political messages in the film.
Barbie Debate: ‘Barbie’ Movie Portrays Men in a Negative Light
September 22, 2023
Eagle High graduates Sicily Smith, Ellie Smith, Kate Rasmussen, junior Claire Rasmussen and senior Grace Rasmussen went as a group to watch the new Barbie movie.
Barbie Debate: ‘Barbie’ is the catalyst for genuine storytelling of the female experience
September 22, 2023
Senior Ethan Evans holds the Herb Criner trophy and the Southern Idaho Conference District Champion trophy won by the varsity football team at Eagle High. Evans works as an equipment manager for the football team.
Ethan Evans is a Top Tier Equipment Manager for Two Sports Team at Eagle High
November 10, 2023
Nation Honors Society students have weekly meetings in order to plan charity work and events. These students are involved in their school and community by putting on fundraisers and working at the Eagle High snack shack on football Fridays.
The National Honor Society creates a supportive community at Eagle High
November 10, 2023
Yoga is now an official club here at Eagle High as of Sept. 28. Club and advisor Nikki Christiansen strives to bring peace and positivity to our student body.
Eagle High’s New Yoga Club Strikes a Pose and Shows Off Mindful Spirit
October 18, 2023
Eagle High student Brandon Thomas is proud of his style. His outfits show his dedication to his favorite sports teams.
Brandon Thomas is Crowned the New Face of Eagle High Fashion
October 17, 2023
Sophomore Gunner BaconRind loves to spend time with his two wiener dogs, Missy and Princess, and says he would rather not have any other pet.
Sophomore Gunner BaconRind’s Mother-Daughter Wiener ‘Dawg’ Duo
October 17, 2023
The freshmen in Student Council bring a bright and fun energy to the school.
Meet the freshmen class leaders of Student Council
March 15, 2023
The Eagle High orchestra performed their Christmas concert in the auditorium.
Eagle High orchestra kicks off the new year with excitement
January 10, 2023
Business and Personal Finance teacher Joe Gossi is one of the few Eagle High staff members that teaches students about what it means to save.
Personal Finance teaches students more than saving money
November 29, 2022
Students of the new leadership class show enthusiasm for the new implementation of a strength program.
New leadership class comes to Eagle High
October 27, 2022
Senior Ethan Evans holds the Herb Criner trophy and the Southern Idaho Conference District Champion trophy won by the varsity football team at Eagle High. Evans works as an equipment manager for the football team.
Ethan Evans is a Top Tier Equipment Manager for Two Sports Team at Eagle High
November 10, 2023
Assistant Principal Jeff Lamping
Let’s Give a Warm Welcome to the Newest Eagle High Staff
September 25, 2023
Sophomore Samantha Wise travels to Standford for the Envision by World Strides event. She is interested in studying law and this opportunity helped her to take a step towards her goals.
Junior Samantha Wise Ventured to Stanford, and This is Her Story
September 25, 2023
Teachers Amber Markham and Stevana Corder are new to Eagle High. The décor in their office portrays their dedication and passion to their jobs.
ASL Interpreter Brings Language to Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Students at Eagle High
September 25, 2023
The Smith family enjoyed all the beautiful sights that were seen on Sicily’s senior trip.
Jake Longson and Sicily Smith celebrate their last year of high school by going to another country
April 10, 2023
Most teenagers get their first jobs in high school. A great first job for a student at Eagle High is Sodalicious or any fast-food restaurant. Sophomore Austin Hartnett and sophomore Hunter Hales have experience working at a fast-food restaurant.
This is What to Consider When Picking a First Job
November 10, 2023
Students around Eagle High love to wear shoes like Nike Dunks, Birkenstocks, Yeezy slides, Airforce’s, Jordans and Converse. These shoes are comfortable and look great with a large variety of outfits. Sophomore Presley Deck wears Converse, sophomore Gus Charles wears dunks and sophomore Cater Ditlove wears Birkenstocks.
These Shoes Left a Mark on Eagle High Students Styles this Year
November 10, 2023
Pumpkin bars are a classic fall treat loved by many and a fun addition to the kitchen counter. These pumpkin bars smell as amazing as they look and taste great.
Save Room for Dessert this Fall Season With a Pumpkin Treat
November 10, 2023
Senior Ellektra Klein poses with her Starbucks holiday drink of choice at the Eagle Albertson’s location.
These Holiday Starbucks Items are Back for the Holiday Season
November 10, 2023
Prepare to get into the Thanksgiving festivities. Stores have been decorated with Thanksgiving decor for weeks but are soon going to be taken down for the 2023 Christmas season.
The Best Thanksgiving Food to Eat this Year
November 10, 2023
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November Playlist: Fall Into the Perfect Autumn Acoustics

November Playlist: Fall Into the Perfect Autumn Acoustics

Grace Merrill, Copy Editor
November 16, 2023
Students in clubs at Eagle High gather in the parking lot to put on their annual Trunk O Treat event for the community.

Eagle High’s Trunk or Treat Delighted Students and the Eagle Community

Grace Merrill , Copy Editor
November 10, 2023
Travelling through the program Ghana Make a Difference, senior Molly Johnson and her family pose for a picture with Ghanaian children. The program helps improve education, provide shelter, and fight against human trafficking in Ghana.

Ghana Make a Difference Offers Assistance with Health Care Burdens

Grace Merrill, Copy Editor
October 19, 2023
Eagle High’s cheerleading team leads a cheer to pep the student section up. They cheer as the varsity football team takes the victory.

The Eagle High Cheer Team Flies High on the Sidelines

Grace Merrill, Copy Editor
October 17, 2023
Assistant Principal Jeff Lamping

Let’s Give a Warm Welcome to the Newest Eagle High Staff

Grace Merrill and Samantha Gonzalez
September 25, 2023
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