What is the alternate method of winning?

Hint 1 of 11:

You will need to read the hints above until you are referred to this
question, since some parts of the solutions are the same.

Hint 2 of 11:

Snorty would love some female companionship.

Hint 3 of 11:

Have you found any interesting reading material lately?

Hint 4 of 11:

The school paper can be useful, even on vacation.

Hint 5 of 11:

Did you read something about a strange pair of opposites?

Hint 6 of 11:

A cow is the opposite of a duck, according to the paper.

Hint 7 of 11:

You can also find a duck to help you here.

Hint 8 of 11:

There should be one in Sid's backpack.