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[05] MONTHLY WORKOUT

[04]SPRING CLEANSINGSpring cleaning, body style.

student life[07] APRIL FOOLSPrank your friends well this April Fools day.[08] SENIORITIS

a&e[10] GUITAR WITH JOHN BARRYJohn offers a few lessons on playing the guitar.[11]MOVIE REMAKESIs originality dead?[12] SOCIAL MEDIAAll things social media at North.

opinion[22] EIC’s COLUMNSThe sassy duo you can’t help but love [23] SIGNING OUTShould we sign out of school at 18?

STAFF EDThe staff ’s view on signing out at 18.

fashion

SPRING IN YOUR STEPA look into the popular shoes for this spring.

indepthDEBATE AND FORENSICS

Successful Debate and Forensics team gets recognition.

spotlightNEW ZEALAND

John Raboli, a New Zealand native moved to North.

PHONE CASESPhone cases become an accessory..

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[09] MODEL UNModel UN members work hard to win big in Chicago.

editors-in-chiefSavana MorrisonKelsea Graham

online editorShelby Grego

ads managerMark Oyler

adviserJennifer Higgins

Joe Perez

Cortney Snyder

Rachael Wigand

Katelynn Downey

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section editorsCassidy WarneSummer PratherBecca Saffier

Ally PayneMadi Saunders

Bailey Reardon

Chris Kandlbinder

reporters

Tim Falleri

Katelen Permenter

Ben WhalenMitchell Warne

Alex KampmanOlivia Brown

tech guruIan Lane

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Shelby Prather

Lincoln McCoy

Claire DeVry

Parker Summers

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sports[29] CLUB SPORTSA look at student athletes who play club sports.[30] TRACK AND FIELDCheck out a few of Track’s athletes this season.

on the cover>>The Eagle’s View staff gets a good look at the debate room and finds loads of papers, files, and trophies.

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With spring showering in, it is time to start cleaning. Typically, people clean their rooms, houses or cars; however, what most people tend to neglect is their own body. Many cram a process of extreme dieting and over-exercising into a short amount of time for their summer body. This can be hard on the body and muscles after a long winter’s weight gain. “I just got a gym membership, and I also do insanity workouts. I do it before summer so I can get back in shape. I don’t think its healthy when you lose a lot of weight really fast and you gain it back faster,” junior Makenzie Stapleton said. Going to the gym or using work out tapes is not the only way to work out. Exercise can be more effective when you are not repeating the same motions everyday. “It helps a lot to be in soccer season during the spring and have practice everyday, but when it’s nice out, I like to go on runs. I also have this friend who finds a lot of stuff on Pinterest for exercising,” senior Katelyn Palmer said. Eating right is a popular way to get back a nice body. Certain foods also give more energy for exercise, as to junk food that can slow someone down. “I’ve been told a lot by coaches to eat more chicken. Chicken is the perfect food for energizing yourself and getting good protein. Another food good for protein is peanut butter. I like eating apples and peanut butter during the spring or even celery and peanut butter,” sophomore KiAndre Pugh said. Healthier foods are not the only way to cleanse the body for spring. Working out can help you lose more weight and ultimately help get into a better and brighter mood for spring. “My favorite exercise for the spring is mountain biking, just getting on my bike and riding,” junior Ryan Crisman said. Rather than sorting through old clothes in a closet or picking up empty bottles from a car, spend the next couple of months spring-cleaning the body. For some more ideas for work outs, check out page five.

springcleaningThe best way to prepare for spring is to start from the inside

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“With the weather changing, I can’t wait for all the fruit to come back in season,” senior Hattie Zelenak said.

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How to: Work Your Butt OffAn extra workout for your tush!

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“The best workout for your legs is to do squats. At first it’s going to be hard if you aren’t use to working to out, but it’ll get easier,” junior Harrison Trinidad said.

Week one: LegsSquats:Ways to change the difficulty: Increase the weight.Reps: 10Sets: 3

Lunges:To make it harder: Go deeper into your lunge and hold for longer.Reps: 10Sets: 3

Lateral Squats:For a challenge: Hold weights while doing the squats.Reps: 10Sets: 3

Lateral Raises:Ways to make it harder: Increase the weight by five pounds on each sideReps: 10 for each armSets: 3

Week two: Arms

Tricep Dips:Ways to make it harder: Place a light dumbbell in your lap.Reps: 10 Sets: 3

Bicep Curls:Ways to make it harder: Increase the weight by 5 pounds on each side.Reps: 10 for each armSets: 3

“Success doesn’t happen overnight, keep your eye on the prize and don’t look back,” senior Kylie Callura said.

“Having a strong core is very important. The workouts suck when you’re doing them, but aftewards you see great results,” sophomore Alayna Powell said.

Week three: CorePlank:Want a challenge?: Bring one of your feet up off the ground.Sets: 3Time held: 30 seconds

Crunches:For a challenge: Hold a weight over your stomach.Reps: 30Sets: 3

Reverse Crunch:To make it more challeng-ing: Increase the number of reps and sets.Reps: 20Sets: 3

“At the begining it sucks but at the end it’s golden. everyone wants it but not everyone is willing to work to get it. Keep going and don’t give up, be the one who gets the gold,” sophomore Micheal Lewis said.

Squat Jumps:For a challenge: Hold a weight out in front of you.Reps: 20Sets: 3

Burpee:Want to make it more difficult: Instead of just jumping at the end, jump harder and change it into a star jump.

Week four: Cardio

Calf Raises:How to make it harder: Stand on the edge of a surface.Reps: 30Sets: 3

Tricep Extensions:Ways to make it harder: Bring the weight lower down your back.Reps: 10Sets: 3

Leg Raises:To make it harder: Add ankle weights to legs.Reps: 15Sets: 3

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Earn a dollar. It does not matter how you earn the dollar. Just get a dollar no matter how illegal, degrading, or dishonorable it is. The prank can only be complete with a dollar.

Cut the dollar one inch from each corner creating a small triangle that can be eluded as a legitimate dollar. (If you are disappointed with having a crummy dollar, try it in a vending machine. You can show the system by getting your fair share of skittles for a dollar that may be deceived with a value of 96 cents.)

Print off a small witty saying or picture that will extract an emotional expression on the fool’s face, which may depict stress or anger.

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Very simple, buy an air horn and some duct tape. These are the simple necessities as shown in the picture.

If there is a doorstopper to prevent handle from hitting the wall, and then use that as a guideline to tape the air horn. If there is not, then judge it based off where the handle would initially hit the wall. Tape the air horn from the base of the can so the handle will hit the top of the air horn.

Lure the innocent victim with some type of bait. A good way to attract someone into a room is through a path of Reese’s Pieces, a fake dollar underneath the door, or even the temptations that lie behind a sign saying “Do Not Enter.”

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First get a diet coke, mentos, some string, and a needle. You will have to poke a hole through the mentos with the needle and wiggle the string through there.

Now that you have your bomb on a string, place it gently in the cap so that the string hangs over the cap and put the cap on the bottle. Then take some scissors to the excess string so it is discreet.

Watch and enjoy others open the bottle, only to be tormented by the despair of the mento falling into the diet coke, which will explode everywhere leaving a sticky residue behind.

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Skipping school, not finishing homework, and failing tests are all symptoms of the dreaded disease most call senioritis. Senioritis is the disease that effects

many seniors, and impairs them from doing their work. Some seniors have it worse than others. “I have senioritis. I try to combat it by telling myself that I only have three months left, and that it would all be a waste of time if I quit now. I also stay after school and do my homework before cheer so that I do not procrastinate,” senior Mckenzie Simon said. Some seniors that suffer from the unfortunate disease have tried to fight it off, but have had no luck. When a senior contracts the disease, it is not the easiest thing to get rid of. “Yes, I have had it for a very long time. Since the beginning of senior year, I have tried to fight it, but after a while I just gave up. It is not really something you can fight. When you get it, it is something that seniors can’t stop. It is always going to be a part of a senior’s life,” senior Andrew Lunnen said. Senioritis is almost impossible to avoid. Most seniors are not about to fight off the impairing disease, but there are some who decide to put in the effort to finish out the school year. “I have had it since last year. I have learned not to fight it because when I did try to fight it, it only made school harder for me and I only need a few more credits to graduate. I decided to just do the work and finish out the year,” senior Courtney Ayles said. Once second semester comes around, it becomes veryDifficult for seniors to get to school on time with their homework completed. Senioritis is a tough battle for seniors to conquer throughout senior year.

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“Now that I know where I’m going for college next year, I could really care less about school at all now,” senior Jase Wilhite said.

“I’ve never been so far behind. I have no motivation, and sometimes I will just sit and look at it,” senior Hallie Sallee said.

“Waking up in the morning is so much harder than it has ever been, so sometimes I don’t make it to the shower,” senior Myron Powell said

“The end of the school year is so close, it seems impossible to get out of bed in the mornings. I very rarely make it to school on time,” senior Amanda Fuller said.

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senioritisWith only a few months left of highschool, staying motivated becomes a challenge

The United Nations consists of one hundred and ninety two members, all representing different countries all over the world. They

deal with global problems every day including things like terrorism, humanitarian aid, and establishing international peace. A group of students take on these issues themselves by being members of Model United Nations. They learn about global issues and find new solutions to them by putting themselves in the shoes of different nations. “In Model UN we essentially represent different countries and their issues from all over the world. We try to figure out different solutions to problems like global climate, and deforestation by coming up with ideas ourselves and conferencing with other schools about their ideas,” junior Raj Patel said. Model UN goes to several conferences, and was ranked first amongst ninety other schools in North America. They have also placed highly in local

conferences at different universities in Missouri. “My favorite thing about Model UN is when we go to conferences and work with delegates from other schools on collaborations,” senior Melissa Stockwell said. Many students in debate join Model UN, but the club is open to all students interested in global issues and international relations. “Students who are interested in learning about and discussing international affairs, enjoy interacting with other academically minded students, and want to be part of a nationally recognized Model UN program should join Model UN,” club advisor Kurt Gates said. The members of Model UN work together to provide solutions to the world’s problems.

model citizensLiberty and Liberty North’s Model United Nations dominates the competition

Written by Rachael Wigand | Photo Courtsey of Curt Gates

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Model UN is a great club for students to get involved with. “Model UN is fun and you get to interact with people from all over the world. It teaches you unique skills like diplomacy and negotiation. Also, you get to deal with real world problems and find real world solutions” sophomore Derek Rogers said.

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the chords the song“Wagon Wheel” as perfomed by Mumford & Sons

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Just because it is a classic, does not keep it from getting old.

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Many children are told the wondrous stories of Cinderella and her glass slipper, Peter Pan and his Neverland adventures, Pinocchio, Hansel and

Gretel, Jack and Jill, Jack and the Beanstalk, and many other stories that can bring a sense of enchantment to one’s childhood. Now these classic tales are being retold and modernized, and not everyone cares to hear the stories again. “I think it depends on the context, but normally they should stick with the original material. I think it’s possible to make a classic even better, but most remakes take away the meaning of the original story,” said sophomore Dalton Hammen. Many classics that have been remade lose the message and originality that come with the classic. The comfort of old tales often get lost in high tech visual images, crazy costumes, and weird lines that were not apart of the original story. “Sometimes remakes turn out well. They can help today’s kids understand the values behind old classics but at the same time, classics are just that – classics, that will be cherished and loved forever by many generations,” said sophomore Luce Apollon. The reason behind the remakes of classics is said to help today’s kids understand the messages in the old classics. Times have changed since these classics were first made, and the way society functions has taken on a whole new perspective. The old classics are remade to modernize them in a way that the current generation of kids can relate to. “The few remakes that are coming out soon look kind of weird, I probably won’t make it a point to go see them any time soon,” said Hammen. In the upcoming months Hansel and Gretel and Jack and the Bean Stalk will be remade. Both are going in a new direction to follow the way many movies are made today. With the amount of classics that have been remade in the past years it is hard not to wonder if movie writers are running out of ideas, and if originality is dead.

Written by Shelby Prather | Photos by Lincoln McCoy

“In my opinion, classic movies remade are not as good as the classic under most circumstances; however, in some cases, depending on the movie and the directors/actors they can be done well,” sophomore Taylor McCloskey said.

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The stereotypical image of a

debate and forensics team

is people who wear suits, have

high tempers, and talk to walls.

Many, however, are unaware

of the accomplishments the

debate team has. Liberty North’s

debate and forensics team is

quite accomplished, but often

goes unrecognized by many of

its peers. The Speech and Debate

team has made a name for itself

after only being established

for three years. Coach Sean

Nicewaner knows what it takes

for a good team to succeed.

“I’ve coached for nineteen

years, I’m the head coach of the

team so basically I am in charge

of everybody. The duties consist

of traveling to tournaments with

the kids. I work after school with

students when they rehearse or

prepare for the tournaments,”

Nicewaner said. The debate team has been

strong this year with many

seniors leading the team

to success. “I do Congress and Public

Forum. In Congress we debate

fake legislation that will never

go through congress, actually.

In Public forum we debate

topics that change every month.

Then we debate about a lot of

foreign issues, politics, and

whether or not we should

change our foreign policy within

our presidents,” senior Sarah

Gabauer said.

Year round, the students are

hard at work preparing for

tournaments and hoping for

a trophy to put in the school’s

trophy case. Many students

allocate time outside of

tournaments to bond with their

fellow team members and build

a stronger team. “In class I normally print

fifteen to twenty articles every

day and then I read over my

debate case and organize my

debate binders and I usually help

Mr. Nicewaner with anything he

needs help with. Outside of class

we all get together and hang out.

We have team dinners and other

things to bond,” Gabauer said.

The Forensics side is also very

successful competing alongside

the debaters. “I do Humorous Interpretation

and Duo Interpretation.

Humorous Interpretation is like

a one-man show and you tell a

story, change characters, and try

and make the audience laugh.

Duo is that, but with another

person and it can be either funny

or dramatic. You can’t touch the

person or look at them. You have

to work together as a team to

tell a story and try and entertain

the audience,” junior Emma

Allman said. With each win the Speech and

Debate team grows stronger and

runs out of more room in the

trophy case.

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new ZealandnewplacesSophomore John Reboli moved to America from New Zealand and was exposed to a multitude of new experiences

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A WORLD OF RUGBYSophomore John Reboli took a trip to multiple countries for rugby.

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An islander accent, area-based tribes, and a 13-year school system; these are just a few examples of the differences between the

United States and New Zealand. Sophomore John Reboli experienced the lack of these when he moved to America in January of 2013. “I’m from a little town called Nuhaka, New Zealand near the east bay; I’m also part of the Nga-Ti Kahanganu tribe. I miss the ocean, like being able to surf, dive and snorkel. There’s nothing in New Zealand you can’t do here other than be really close to the ocean,” Reboli said. “The culture is the main difference between America and New Zealand; they still have tribes in New Zealand.” The usual connotations behind tribes have to do with cannibalism, tribal masks, and loincloths; however, tribes in New Zealand are used for the sake of identifying what area of New Zealand each person is. “The tribes aren’t completely native; tribes don’t live in huts or anything, but they still identify each other by which tribe they’re from,” Reboli said. “The tribes don’t really affect the relationships between people; New Zealanders just like to have the ability to identify where a person is from. New Zealand also isn’t really behind

in technology or anything. Without the tribes, it’s not much different; I just don’t have something

distinguishing myself from other people.” From the Pacific Ocean to the Midwest of the United States, Reboli traveled due to a complicated family history. “The thing I like the most is probably living with my brother, my sister-in-law, and my nephew. They were always here

but my mother passed away when I was young; my dad was in prison so I had to go live with my grandma, which is why I went to New Zealand in the first place,” Reboli said. “My brother’s always lived here, and I just moved away from New Zealand to be with him. I also moved here because of rugby. I’m playing for the Liberty United Rugby club.” Although similar to America’s school system, New Zealand’s school system is based on a 13-year school system. Full primary schools usually last until year eight of schooling and secondary schools last until year 13, reflective of the U.S. school system. “The way the schooling is done over there, I could have done my senior year this year, but I decided to stay in school,” Reboli said. “In New Zealand we go by a 13-year system rather than a 12-year and I was about to enter my 12th year when I was still living there.“ Usually, people turn their heads when they hear a non-American accent; Reboli was no exception, his accent sometimes turning him into a zoo attraction rather than a person. “People react to my accent by trying to get me to talk a lot,” Reboli said. “I don’t mind it, but sometimes it feels like I’m in a cage and people are poking me with a stick and just telling me to talk. I have to change the way I speak sometimes because people don’t

understand it; sometimes when I say the letter R it sounds like the letter I, and they

won’t understand what I’m saying.”

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Many people think that accessories are just things like earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces, and purses. But there is a new accessory that everybody wants and that is phone cases. Phone

cases are now known as an accessory because everybody needs something to protect their phone that is not only durable but is also fashionable. “I really like the otter box cases because I can drop my phone and not have to worry about it getting scratched or cracked,” sophomore Mariah Magee said. Phone cases are also very practical because they can keep phones safe. There are many different types of cases that can do this. One is a water proof case. These cases are very useful for anyone who has ever dropped their phone in the toilet or in the pool. Another good case is also the almighty otter box case. This case is indestructible. A phone case cannot just be durable; they also have to be cute. “I think phone cases are an accessory because I can change it to match my mood and I can also use them to show my own style,” senior Mackenzie Elliott said. There are many different styles of phone cases. Some are just a plain color; some have patterns or designs, and some have cartoon characters, movie stars, sports teams and even quotes. There is pretty much a phone cases out there for every personality and every gender. If you want a sporty look try for a solid black spec case or a blue otter box case. “I like the cases with the jewels are them because it adds sparkle to my life and adds something extra to my outfit,” sophomore Maddie Dye said. For a flirty pop look for a phone case with jewels, bright colors, or one with a dramatic design. “I have eight phone cases. I think they are an accessory because I love having new designs to go with outfits and such and I also get tired of looking at the same old phone case,” Magee said. An Accessory is an add on, something extra which is exactly what a phone case is. There is no dire need to have a phone case but it makes people feel safe and is another way for them to express their personality.

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flatsWhen looking for a cute way to show off those stylish toes, gladiator flats may be just the right thing. They can accentuate any outfit, and are the perfect shoe for shopping or hanging with friends.

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wedgesWedges can be a great gem to any outfit. The greatest thing about wedged heels is that they can be worn dressy, or can also be worn casually. Wedges are easy to pair with skinny jeans, or even a dress. From a girl’s night out, to a

lunch date, wedges are the perfect accessory.

sandalsFlip-flops come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. They are the convenient shoe for going to the pool especially, because of their comfort and easy accessibility. They are especially perfect for those who may be on-the-go. With so many diverse sandal options, there is a pair out there for everyone.

sperry’s If looking for a simple way to look classy, or casual, Sperry’s are the way to go. They are the perfect shoe for adding a bit of style to a bland outfit. These light, comfy and breezy shoes are perfect for looking fly in the Spring weather.

nikesIf fitness is more of one’s flow, Nikes may be the way to go. They are reliable and comfortable shoes that are perfect for getting into shape for those Summer bods. They are also the perfect shoe for running around and doing errands.

sanuksSanuks are perfect for people who want to wear spring shoes, but are not quite ready to wear the open-toed sandals. Sanuks are even washable, which makes them very ideal for enjoying the Spring weather. With the very light and airy design of Sanuks, they are a perfect fit for Spring, especially for guys.

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A look into shoes trends for this spring

While many little girls dreamed of being the princesses in fairy tales, I dreamed of going to the exotic unknown lands of those same stories. Ever since I can remember I’ve been curious as to what surrounds

me. Whether it was looking out the car window trying to capture every small detail of the world that was zooming by, or staring down a stranger simply to study them, I have always been fascinated with my surroundings. As I grew, so did the world that I knew. No longer was it a small little town, or “normal” looking people--it was different.

I started traveling with my family, then with the journalism classes and my obsession with different surroundings and unique cultures exploded. I realized that I wanted to travel the world. I started making mental lists in my head of where I wanted to go. Unfortunately for my wallet, this has turned into quite some list. Hopefully, my future career will allow me to travel so I can see more places, on somebody else’s dime.

My first stops on my long list of destinations will be Mexico and Spain this summer, not a bad start if you ask me. I can’t put in words how thrilled I am that I have a passport, and eventually it will have stamps. I want to see every little detail and every single culture that the world has to offer. I want experiences and memories. I want to go to those exotic unknown lands that seem so far away. I want to travel, plain and simple.

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Savana MorrisonEditor-in-Chief

For those of you living under and rock and don’t know who Coheed and Cambria is, I thank you. You have given me a reason to write a column about a super-human with the most legendary hair, and a beautiful

mind full of ideas you and I could never envision. Claudio Sanchez is the front man and mastermind behind the progressive rock band titled Coheed and Cambria, based off two main characters of his comic series, The Amory Wars (quite possibly the best graphic novel in the history of graphic novels). To sum up the Amory Wars, I’ll spare you all with just a tad bit of info. Sanchez creates this whole universe, 78 planets bounded by an energy source called the Keywork (totally getting it tattooed on me sometime soon). Within the series, there are all these battles between good, evil, and corruption even within one family. The coolest part about this series is the fact that all their albums up to Year of the Black Rainbow coincide with each issue. He’s even releasing an app that brings the comic series to a Street Fighter playing style. I don’t understand how this man does it. He’s just a sci-fi genius. Seeing Coheed live is the most memorable experience of my life. I’ll break it down for you; imagine a crowd full of usually quiet intellects going crazy over Claudio Sanchez head banging and screaming into his guitar. I wish I could live this experience over and over again. This, alongside Sanchez’s socially awkward creative genius, makes him and Coheed and Cambria one of my favorite things ever.

Kelsea GrahamEditor-in-Chief

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eighteen and freeEighteen years old is viewed by

many as the first day of freedom in many areas of life, the first day to

legally becoming an adult. One can buy cigarettes, vote, and even get a tattoo. An eighteen-year-old student should also have the right to sign out of school without parental permission. It is almost a no-brainer for an eighteen year old to be able to sign themselves out of school. In high school, students are told to handle situations like adults; something as simple as signing out should not create an issue. At eighteen, a legal adult, there is no reason that mommy or daddy should have to call the school just for you to be able to leave. At eighteen, some students already live in a home without their parents. When living on their own, students are faced with many other responsibilities; if they

can handle these, they can handle signing out of school. If there is an issue at a student’s own home, there is no reason the parent needs to give their permission in order for the student to correct it. Sickness is another great reason why a student should be able to sign themselves out at eighteen. After puking at school, I would not want to wait around to get a hold of a parent in order to go home for the day. Some parents may answer on the first call; others could be busy and not be able to respond for an hour. This waste of time is unnecessary. A student should not be limited to some freedoms, even with the school still being responsible for them. With that being said, obviously there should not be a tattoo parlor in the library, but something as simple as signing yourself out of school should be allowed.

Should eighteen year olds be allowed to sign themselves out?

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The ability to sign out at the age of eighteen would be wonderful if it did not have so many ways to go

wrong. I am sure that when the idea was introduced, it sounded good, but that just is not the case. There are two problems that I can see arising because of this power given to the students of Liberty North. The first problem I can see happening is a wave of confrontations between the students and teachers. Those in charge of letting kids in and out of school have been given another edge on students. If a student asks to leave, there is not a guarantee that he/she will be given permission to leave. There is a big chance that unfair decisions will get in the way of students’ ability to leave. If a teacher has a bone to pick with a student, they can get at them by not letting them leave.

This ability has the potential to be a tool for revenge. Another reason why I am against signing out at eighteen is from a teacher viewpoint. There is a potential chance of students abusing this ability to leave and screw around outside of school property. Theoretically, a student can just make up an excuse to leave and go out and not come back the whole day or do personal errands, and then return to school. Overall, there are a lot of problems with giving students the right to sign themselves out. It is not just from a student viewpoint. There are problems for students and teachers alike. This ability for eighteen year olds to sign themselves out is not a good idea at all. It has so many faults that I cannot see how the idea was put in place.

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Should eighteen-year-olds be able to sign themselves out?

Eighteen is seen as the age that students are free from restrictions and become responsible for themselves. There is a more serious side of the responsibilities

that come along with turning eighteen – students can vote and join the military. There is also the less serious side, where students can buy things from infomercials, without their parent’s permission. If all these tasks are put on a teen’s shoulders upon turning eighteen, there is no reason why they should not be able to sign themselves out of school. As an Eagle’s View staff, we feel that students should be able to sign themselves out. The policy within our school is a little fuzzy to most students. Currently, no students are allowed to sign themselves out of school. The one exception is that of the independent students, who are completely responsible for themselves in

every other aspect, so this does not apply to them. As for the parent-dependent students, they should still be allowed the same privilege as the independent students. If they are able to sign their own class permission slips, there is no reason they should not be allowed to sign themselves out of school when they are sick or have a doctor’s appointment. Involving the parents and relying on them to clear it with the school is time-consuming and unnecessary. Some teachers and even students argue that the privilege would be abused and that they would sign themselves out when they are tired or have a test, and would simply leave school if they felt like it. Just like many other instances, trust should be put in the student to do what they know is right, and discipline would be waiting right around the corner if they were found to be abusing their privilege. The student should still be required to bring a doctor’s note for appointments, which would alleviate the possibility of faking appointments to get out of school. Overall, although the decision is more complicated and intricate than it originally seems, the Eagle’s View staff feels that students should be able to sign themselves out of school when they turn eighteen and are held completely responsible for themselves.

what do you think?“When you leave the house and come to school, the district is responsible for you; we are the absentee parents. If you sign yourself out, we are no longer the absentee parent. We are supposed to be responsible for you when your parents aren’t,” hall monitor Mrs. Hoff said.

“You are an adult when you’re eighteen; you can get a tattoo and join the military. If you can vote for the president at eighteen, you should be able to sign yourself out of school when you’re eighteen,” senior Ian Weber said.

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“I think you should be able to sign yourself out because you’re an adult now and you should understand the responsibility. You should know not to use it just so you can leave school,” senior Cortlin Kenowith said.


what do you Written by Ally Payne

Since we were all at least five years old, parents and teachers have bombarded

us with the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” I was like most children; I said princess for a while, then graduated to The Little Mermaid, and finally landed on veterinarian. I have always had a love for animals and I guess I thought that was the only possible job. I’ve since ruled out veterinarian, after I discovered how incredibly squeamish I am

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when it comes to hardcore surgery. Turning to my friends for advice, I realized they all have it figured out and have for most of their lives. They have wanted to be a teacher, doctor, actress, all since they were little, and it is something they completely see themselves doing. I know I’m pretty dramatic, but it feels like everyone in the world has their lives completely figured out except for me. I get bored with monotony, so I can’t even begin to see myself doing the same thing for the rest of my life. I still want to do something with animals, but I also love painting, writing, tennis, and music, so I don’t exactly have it narrowed down. It doesn’t help that every adult I come across asks me where I am going for college and what I want to do – I’m a junior, 17 years old, for crap’s sake. Everyone goes on about how irresponsible teenagers are and how they are forever changing their minds, so how do they expect us to decide what to do for the rest of our lives? I’ve taken endless amounts of online quizzes that are supposed to help me decide what I want to be, to no avail. As of now, I’m continuing this craptastic search for a tennis-playing, music-writing, art-loving-journalist-who-owns-an-animal-shelter job that I am supposed to have all figured out within the next couple of years.

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sports >>clubLiberty North students show their dedication to non-school affiliated sports teams, and activities

Just as every other night, the sun begins to set, the heavy traffic finds tranquility, street lights flicker indecisively, and finally the world finds refuge. Many are content with

settling in for the night, while others still seek just a bit more. The bright light from a nearby gym adds clearer direction to the cool night sky. The Fury Athletics Cheerleading Team is hard at work perfecting their latest cheer and tumbling routines, knowing that training never ends. For Liberty North’s Megan Mulligan, it is just another hard night’s work perfecting the sport she loves, competitive cheer. Whether the sport is cheer, soccer, lacrosse, or volleyball, many students enjoy excelling on a club sports team. “I was a gymnast for 12 years and I wanted to try something new. I feel like you work harder when participating in a competitive cheer program. We represent more for the community. It is more tumbling and stunting than being a part of the cheer program at North, and I really like the competiveness of the sport,” junior Megan Mulligan said. Generally, club sports are public or private organizations for athletes and sports enthusiast. Some of North’s athletes use club sports as offseason workouts to sharpen their skillset for the upcoming season. Others find fulfillment in simply being a part of a group, and engaging in an activity that offers entertainment. “I do competitive soccer, where I travel and it is just really fun to go new places. You get really close to your teammates, and if you want to go farther in the sport you can. It is just a different experience, as high school players are not always as well developed. I like the more competitive league because you get to travel and it makes you better to push yourself and play up to competition,” sophomore Cassidy Morrow said.

The main purpose of participating in a club sport is to maintain and improve skills, spend time with friends, and gain the edge over other high school athletes. The main drawback from these clubs is the extensive time and effort that has to be committed in order to stay on the team. “I chose to play club volleyball to keep building on my skills. It helped me stay in shape for school volleyball. The benefits of club are playing year round and always being involved in the game. It’s different than school because the skill levels of the teams are at a higher level. Also teams are able to recruit players. You have the chance to travel and play teams from all over,” sophomore Madison Morhaus said. For the lucky few, natural abilities are enough to ensure success

in their sport of choice. For most others, it is intense determination and a focused resolve to meet their goals that will allow them to compete at the highest levels. “I chose to play club soccer because I have to keep myself in shape, and to improve the way I play the game. I play indoor soccer in the winter with KC Milan and it is a lot more intense than outdoor because everything is short sided and you have less time to think about your next move. Playing

outside of school can really develop your skills, and it builds so much character,” senior Tristan Van Hook said.Athletes who participate in club sports are often seeking that critical competitive advantage. Where many students spend their week nights resting and finding some down time, these athletes are hanging out in their natural habitats. Gyms, weight rooms, courts, pools, and fields are their classrooms, and where they feel most at home.

close-upWritten by Timmy Falleri | Photos courtesy of Megan Mulligan

left. Fury cheerleaders stunt at a competition. “My favorite activity would be to do my corner tumbling pass in the routine,” junior Megan Mulligan said.

>> >> right. Competive cheer is beneficial in many ways. “I get to push myself and gain new skills and make friends from all different schools,” junior Payton Wolff said.

“I like the more competitive league because it makes you better and pushes you to play up to competition.”


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Karijunior sprinter“I like track because it’s a great way to stay in shape. Along with that, I love to compete. There’s no other feeling like the feeling you get before a race. I also like all the people on the team, they’re all fun to be around.”

Clarksoph sprinter

AndrewMadison“My favorite aspect of the sport is that it is individual, so that you can really focus on yourself and your skills. After running a race, the feeling is just amazing, especially if you do well, knowing that it’s an individual sport that everything that you’ve been working towards has paid off.”

junior Distance

SammyLorenzo“My favorite thing about running long distance track is that if you make a mistake in the beginning, you can still catch up. The hardest thing about track is staying mentally tough.”

junior Thrower

HarrisonTrinidad“I like to compete. The competition’s really fun and I like to see the progress that leads to winning. The success is humbling, and because of all the work that’s put in, the success really makes you happy.”


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senior Jumper

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“I like how track is really laid back and all about trying to do your best. Track gives you a really rewarding feeling to know that you put a lot of hard work in and you gave all you had in practice. It really helps push you to do your best and get a medal at the next meet.”

junior Hurdler

TerryLee “It’s fun for me. I really enjoy it. I’m one of the only people who does hurdles, so I’m really competing against myself. I love the feeling i get before a race. It’s a fun and exciting sport to compete in.”

junior Distance

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“I like the 800-meter race a lot because you have to pretty much sprint the whole time. Because of this, a lot of people don’t like it. I like it though, because when you’re done you just think: I was in pain the whole time but I finished.”

junior Distance

TyHughes“I really like the feeling that running gives you. After a long day of tough tests and stress, running just makes me feel loose. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and you feel good after every workout. You know that you’re getting better.”


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