The Stampede rocks
An artistic invasion
Doodling on assignments, projects, desks, books, and CMR
c.m. russell high school great falls, mont. nov. 20, 2014 vol. 49, issue 4
An open forum for student expression
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CONTENTS 1 - Cover art by Peyton Fulbright 2 - Table of Contents NEWS 3 - Peyton’s column, Fruit sales, CMR’s 50th 4 - DECA store food choices 5- Senior research OPINION 6 - Editorial, Pep talk, Laura’s column 7- Speak your mind 8- Bathroom passes, DECA opinion FEATURES 9 - Wood shop, Olivia’s column CENTERSPREAD 10/11 - Tattoos FEATURES(cont.) 12 - Fashion ENTERTAINMENT 13- Netflix Adventure 14 -Artists and Musicians of Month 15- Hunger Games, Charlie Brown SPORTS 16- Lindsay’s column, History of winter sports 17- Briana Brown 18- Cat/Griz game, CMR football recap 19 - Hey Rustler, who’s your favorite athlete? BACK PAGE 20-Doodles
editor-in-chief peyton fulbright
online editor tony lynes
visual content editor tom gruner
news/opinion editor laura marsilio
features/ entertainment editor olivia rudio
sports editor
lindsay martinez
advertising manager jaylynn mitchell
staff
drew brennan elea roberts katelyn smith jesse whiteman macquaid brennan logan cowdery april hummel nate johnson shannon o’neil sarina calaman amanda cornwall carli dieruf tamara miller clara mcclain jara wilkinson iris kaiser
adviser
beth britton
principal TOP LEFT: Grabbing senior Payton Netz’s face, junior Eme McLaughlin screams in joy after winning the state soccer title. TOP RIGHT: The senior girls dumped the bucket of water on coach Rob Zimmerman after they won their game against Bozeman. BOTTOM LEFT: After scoring the deciding goal in the championship game, junior Madi Rowe celebratestaking the lead. BOTTOM RIGHT: Zimmerman during an interview with the media after the game. This was Zimmerman’s 17th and final season as head coach of the Lady Rustlers. Photos by Peyton Fulbright.
Editorial Policy The Stampede -- produced by journalism classes at C.M. Russell High School -- is a public forum for all voices on campus. These voices include the students, parents, faculty and the community at large. The opinions and views in this publication are not necessarily those of the Stampede staff, the student body, CMR employees or the school administration. The Stampede strives to cover the news accurately and fairly; however, when a mistake is made, a correction will be printed in the following issue. All writers are responsible for the content of their articles. Editors will edit all copy to be free of plagiarism and libel, and all writers will double-check their facts before publication. Letters to the editor and guest essays are welcome. Letters are limited to 200 words, and essays 350 words. All submissions must be signed and include a phone number so authenticity
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The fruit sale games CMR Archives
Celebrating
Students begin to fundraise for the fine arts deparment
Editor-in-Chief
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band where you have to pay to go on the trip,” Kellogg said. by laura marsilio, news/opinion editor and katelyn smith, staff The band, and the other departments take an annual spring writer Thoughts of fruit fill students’ minds as they fight to find the tour. Last year the band traveled to Salt Lake City. Without teachers and students that they can sell to. Causing stress for enough fundraising though, these groups are unable to take some, orchestra teacher Steve Olson sees the annual fruit sales their trips. The paperwork for the sales takes a lot of time to put together. as a chance for camaraderie among the fine arts department. In the past, kids have struggled to “It’s a wonderful opportunity for fill out the forms correctly. It is a the programs to fund,” he said. problem, and keeping track of the The sales themselves allow the money and order forms becomes a community to come together he said, hassle. and students get a chance to become “It’s a huge time to get a part of the community in a way organized,” he said. they have not before. The food also is Although the stress adds up, an upside to the sales. Kellogg believes that one should “It’s the best [food] you can get,” just go with the flow. Olson said. Choir teacher Lynn Ryan seems This fruit includes thing like to agree with the smooth flow of oranges, pears, and grapefruit. the process and the students who On Nov. 5 students in the music raise the money. Budgeting is one department began the fruit sales. The of the most important parts of the annual tradition, which provide each sales. department with money for future “We really have to budget for tours and new equipment, seems buying good supplies,” she said. almost like an every-man-for-himself In the wake of recent budget scenario. cuts, the pressure to sell a lot of “It’s the best thing I’ve ever fruit has increased. Out of all the fundraised for,” senior Talya Vaira expenses, tour for each of the said. departments is the highest. Vaira, who has been a clarinet “It’s our only fundraising for player in symphonic band since the music departments in the freshman year, believes that the year,” Ryan said. sales are a great way to get money She believes that for new for the band and to interact with the students the fundraising can community. Most of her experiences be somewhat overwhelming. with it have gone well, although she Experienced students tend to help has had the occasional mishap. out the inexperienced ones to help “One time I almost tripped on the them improve their selling skills. ice while carrying the fruit,” she said. Senior Talya Vaira, who sold over $1,000 worth of fruit after the “Older students help inspire After four years of fruit sales, first weekend, holds fruit sale slips. Photo by Peyton Fulbright. the younger students,” Ryan said. getting out and finding people to Freshman Annabella Aline lacks the inspiration due to the sell to is no longer a struggle. She has accumulated a group of fact of being an only child. people to which she always sells. “You have a little more leeway [having an older sibling]. “It might not pay off now, but once you get into the higher There’s more people to go off of,” she said explaining this [groups] it’ll be worth it,” Vaira said. Band teacher Russ Kellogg agrees when students are difference. Being new to the music program younger students are members of the beginning groups, it is not as visible for the students to see where the money goes because they do not go unaware of where the money goes, and they are less encouraged. “I think there’s more motivation for certain things, [like on the tours. “There is no punishments except in the case of symphonic tour], as you move up into higher groups.” I hate kids. I am repulsed by them and want nothing to do with them. Quite frankly, I think having a kid would ruin your life. Not just at my age, but at any age. Financially and mentally, they would ruin you. That being said, most other people think that having a child adds something to their life, and they can’t fathom never having that feeling. They act like it fills a void. Now, nothing is wrong with that. Different strokes for different folks, right? Different people need different things in life. The problem though, is that people commonly
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project their feelings onto others and assume that they have to feel the same way. In this case, they think that everyone needs to have that desire to have children or else something is wrong with them. And if they aren’t able to do it, they must be sad and miserable because of it. The fact of the matter is, it just doesn’t matter. Different things make different people happy, and understanding that will make you happier. Now, I’m trying to understand why people do this. I think it’s human nature to try and understand what other people think and feel, and the only way we are able to attempt to understand is by putting ourselves in their shoes.
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years of Stampede headlines
1960s
Lively young Canadians give views on CMR
Two high school students from Lethbridge visit CMR, 1968. They notice stricter dress code regulations and students having an “ideal situation” because of the “facilities and the people to accomplish anything.”
1970s
Rustlers divided on “touchy” issue
Students and teachers discuss if teachers have the right to use “corporal punishment as a disciplinary tool” after the Supreme Court ruled corporal punishment is legal in U.S. schools.
1980s
Reagan plunges school into state of awe
President Reagan speaks to 6,000 people in the CMR fieldhouse, 1982. “Engergy poured into CMR from all directions, but school went on.”
1990s
One prom, one morp slated
CMR hosts it’s first Morp 1994 after the student council introduced it in exchange for the two traditional proms.
2000s
Freshman: Guinea pigs of team teaching
2005 freshmen are the first to experience the team teaching in an attempt to “improve student acheivment, attendance and graduation rates.”
The problem is, we aren’t them. While there is no better way to relate to others’ situations than by trying to imagine ourselves in those situations, it’s foolish to believe that we would react the same way, let alone do the same things or want to same things. Keep in mind, this applies to everything in life. Whether it’s money, college, religion or marriage, everyone has a different opinion. And any time there can be a multiple or conflicting viewpoints, please be careful not to project your views onto other people’s life situations. All you’ll do is confuse yourself and make them angry.
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What do you think? “It’s stupid. We don’t get to eat what we like.” Keelie Lorenz, 10
“There’s better choices and I think there better then they were later year. I like when they add new stuff.”
Anise Cuellar, 11
Students line up to get snacks on Nov. 1 before they all change in January due to new government policy. photo by April Hummel
Jan. 1 is the magic date for DECA store choices Linda Sullivan participates in new guidelines as students express anger by jara wilkinson, staff writer When it comes to expressing how she feels about the change taking place at the DECA store, junior Miranda Hobbs doesn’t hold back. “I was so mad, I threw them away,” Hobbs said recently about one particular item she had purchased. Earlier that day she bought a bag of whole grain Goldfish. She said that they didn’t even taste like Goldfish; they were more like cardboard. Hobbs said she will no longer purchase from the DECA store due to the change of snacks in compliance with the new guidelines from the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act. But junior Angel Nadeau disagrees. “Healthy is a change. A good change for our school,” Nadeau said. The healthy snacks replacing the old ones are not a bad thing, she argues. Nadeau said that she thinks students will be more awake because they’re getting the nutrients they need instead of filling up on sugar. She had no idea about the change coming into effect, but she supports it. She will continue purchasing from DECA, but she believes the change will affect sales. Linda Sullivan, the manager of the store, knows it will affect the bottom line. “I don’t agree with it at all. I feel that we should have a choice in what we sell,” Sullivan said, whome has worked at the DECA store for 25 years. The new policy must go into effect by Jan. 1.
If CMR doesn’t comply, the school could be fined. The federal government developed the Healthy Hunger-Free kids act in 2010, now the USDA followed it, and created guidelines for what snacks may be distributed at school. Sullivan explained what will pass as healthy and what will not. Any ovenbaked items will pass, but regular chips will not. Original Goldfish fail, as well as Rice Krispie Treats. Many other food items are changing, and will continue to change throughout the next few weeks Sullivan said. “Instead of introducing it at once, I want to phase into the new foods,” she said. Goldfish was the first item she ran out of, so she started selling the new, whole grain variety. As she puts new items out, she thinks it will drop sales quickly. Senior Miranda Schulte said she knows it will affect sales. “I knew the change was happening, but I didn’t pay attention to it,” Schulte said, adding that she will no longer purchase from DECA. She believes that there is no sense in changing to an all-healthy selection fewer people will buy, causing DECA to “go down the drain.” Schulte said she expects to see business drop, as she and many other students believe it’s not right. “They tell us that our opinion matters, but we have no say in what they sell at DECA,” Hobbs said.
“I don’t like it. Healthy food is nice and all, but portion size is going down. Students will still be hungry, so basically their screwing themselves over by making a change like this.” Vanessa Luongo, 10
“I miss the old food but it looks like they are changing it for the better.” Rileigh Mann, 10
“It’s absolutely insane. I love their junk food and soda’s, it makes me happy to have that at school, but now we can’t. It’s our choice what we eat.” Abbie Williams, 10
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Senior research project aims to teach students multiple skills English teachers provide insight to the research process, expectations
She also said the project allows her students a lot of freedom, by sarina calaman, staff writer Jazz Lopez knows exactly why she and her fellow seniors and most of them are interested in their topic. Like Showen, senior english and AP english teacher, Scott are expected to complete a major research project during their Clapp expects a strong work ethic from his students. final year of high school. Clapp said the most important part of the research paper is “The purpose of the senior research paper is to prepare us for his students to get a good grasp on the topic for college,” Lopez said. and the hard work it takes to She says her favorite part of the research complete a major project. He process is learning more about the topic she “The purpose of the wants his students to perform chose and understanding the basic steps needed to write a paper in college, a skill she senior research paper an academic analysis of said she will need. English is to prepare us for Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” and enjoys watching their skill set teacher Jill Showen agrees. CLAPP college,” grow. “These are skills they “They relate it from life in Shakespeare’s will learn and need in time to life in today’s world,” he said. college,” she said. The best part of the research process, Showen wants her students to write a quality paper and master he said, is when the seniors teach the class and share the SHOWEN the skills of a great work ethic. She has her knowledge they have gained on their topic. He said it shows students base their papers off of topics from how well students understand the play. For 12 years, Clapp’s seniors have based their papers on “Hamlet.” the book “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. “The purpose of the paper is to make humanity more Showen said the research process is her favorite part of the knowledgeable about “Hamlet,” Clapp said. year because it allows her students to shine. Technology has helped students and inspired them to “There is always one person that blows my mind,” she said, adding that that student is rarely the one she expects it to be. research more fully, he added.
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What is your favorite part of the senior research paper? “The research and learning about new things is pretty fun.” Aren Feeler, 12 “I like the freedom we have to explore our topic.” Anthony Utphall, 12 “I enjoy learning about a topic I never knew about.” Doug Dishman, 12 “I like being educated and the structure of writing the paper.” Sara Geary, 12 “I love the structure of the research paper.” Taylor Crowe, 12
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Winter weather warrants warnings Let’s be blunt. When it snows, our parking is garbage. The snow represents the coming of winter and all its sports, pastimes, and snow-covered parking lots. It is important to keep in mind that all of the lots
are one-way directional, meaning that the direction that cars face alternate direction between southeast and northeast. For students who take zero period classes, we implore you to set a good example and park as accurately as possible so that our straightaways do not slither like a snake in the grass. Since the the actions of a few will affect the outcome of many, it would just be From helpful. For those who opted out of point of view 7 a.m. classes this year, allow us to share a piece of advice. One of the best places to start parking is by the light poles. If we were to base our parking from those points, then the lot would be less cluttered. But enough strategizing. The roads are dangerous and it’s cold out there. We would like to remind each and every one of our readers to slow down on the roads and err on the side of caution. It is fairly common for vehicles to either skid when coming to a stop or to burn out when accelerating from a stop. Be wary of those kinds of drivers and do your best to avoid conflict by speeding up or slowing down gradually, especially if you drive a car that does not have four-wheel drive. Lastly, bundle up. The freezing temperatures can be harmful to your outer appendages. Wear gloves and hats to keep them shrouded from the cold. We feel that winter can be fun but also dangerous. Be extra careful behind the wheel. CMR: A better place to learn and teach, where snow leads to bad parking.
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MINI EDitorials
Fundraisers cause stress at CMR Morp in need of date change
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‘Tis the season for fundraisers galore. Advent calendars, fruit, candy, gold cards...the list goes on and on. We understand the necessity of these things, but some groups in our school have to run these just to meet their basic needs. Whether for printed music, paying for buses, equipment, or uniforms, our sports teams are often put ahead of our other departments for funds. Fundraising is an important activity for all groups, but for some departments it is a necessity.
It’s morp season, but for all there is to be excited about, the Stampede sees an obvious flaw in the plan. That is, the dance falls on the night of Dec. 5, and some groups cannot attend due to meets. And let’s not forget the Christmas stroll. The Stampede wants all students to have the chance to attend morp with their dates. Perhaps it could be scheduled for the Saturday night between fall and winter sports or maybe even a day in the spring.
As I sit in my car, I plug in my iPod and turn up the volume. Instead of my normal playlist, which is filled with songs from “Fall Out Boy” and “Dashboard Confessional,” my speakers have been blasting Taylor Swift’s new album “1989”. I am what one may consider a “hater.” I never really enjoyed her music even though, as a Montanan, I feel obligated to like Country. Her new album happens, however, to have a pop-like feel to it that is completely contagious. Swift is one who has gone from this innocent country girl to a chic, mature adult. I really like this new side of T-Swift. Her songs are admittedly catchy, and I find myself singing them under my breath. My two favorite songs on this album are “Blank Space” and “Out of the Woods.” Both songs, along with the rest of her album, just have something different about them. I can’t get over how much I surprisingly like the album. From “Taylor Swift” to “1989,” her music has done a complete 180. It is not anything like her previous albums.
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Pep talk with Carli Dieruf These days teenagers points when you are taking have a hard time being happy notes in a history or science because of the way we think class, reading through your we are supposed to look. homework after you have There is no exact way that completed it, or maybe someone should be, yet for getting together with a close some reason so many people friend and working on your think there is. homework together. Friends If you are feeling down can be your best motivators. about yourself If you’d 20 to 50 percent of teens then you are like to make suffering from depression have a the only one more friends family member with depression or who can fix or just feel some other mental disorder. 25 that. more involved to 30 percent of teens suffering If you in what is from depression are not involved in school-related activites. would like to going on do something at school to feel more Source: www.adaa.org or sporting confident about your weight events try to get out and do then do make a few changes. something you haven’t tried Don’t start with anything before. extreme because it most Try asking questions likely will not work. You will during class or making a only stress yourself out even comment about something more. Simply substitute one someone said during a class part of a meal for a vegetable discussion. or even cut down on the Clubs also are a great amount of soda you drink way to meet new people. If throughout the week. it is out of your comfort zone Once or twice a week then try talking to someone go on a walk or do a quick before going so you know 10-minute cardio workout. what to expect. You’ll thank yourself because It’s important to feel good you will start to notice about yourself and when you changes. don’t, it is time for a change, If you are unhappy with even if just means just a small your grades try making change. one or two small changes at A happy life is a good life. first. Try highlighting key
It seems like all my used-to-be favorite Disney stars along with artists like Swift have grown a lot over the past few years. They have started to break off from their child star personas and have grown up alongside the rest of us. This progressive ideology that these stars have makes me proud. It’s a new age and that means there is a lot of change. Swift deserves props for what she has done for the music industry. Even though a lot of her songs are about failed relationships, they serve a purpose. She has become an inspiration to many young girls all over the world. She shows that men don’t run the industry and that youth can do whatever they set their minds to. Although I have had a few moments where I questioned why I even liked the album, it is a good one. Everyone else who is a so-called “hater” should give it a listen. Her music has evolved into a tune that I cannot get out of my head. So be prepared to listen to Taylor Swift if you end up sitting in my car.
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Speak Your Mind What teacher here has the most impact on you? Why?
“Mrs. Van Heel. She pushes me to become a better artist.”
“Mr. Lins. Because ever since I was a freshman, he’s been there for me.”
- Jordan Wanner, 12
“Mr. Evans. He’s a fun guy. He’s - Abigail Hall, 11 not like normal teachers. He makes Show me the stats you feel accepted.”
• There are 1,435 students • There are 104 teachers and counselors • There are 200 total staff members (including teachers and counselors)
“Mr. Kellogg. He’s really funny and he’s good at teaching.” - Davis Fawcett, 10
-Heavenylee Diaz, 9
- Callie Workman, 12 “Ms. Britton’s a big inspiration to
“Mr. Olson, the orchestra teacher... he’s sassy and fun in class.”
Here at CMR, we have quite a few students, along with teachers. But just how many do we have?
“I would say Mr. Olson because everyday he explains more and more about life as well as orchestra.”
- Autumn Place, 10 “Mr. Crosby because he’s the best teacher and he makes me happy.” - Grace Rabe, 10
“Mrs. Spencer. She cares for my personal life and incorporates that into teaching.” - Justin Sowa, 11
me because she’s talented and intelligent.”
- Jamie Calloway, 10 “Mrs. Parsons. She’s awesome and makes learning fun.”
“Mr. Evans because he helps me come out of my shell.”
- Sierra Henry, 9 - Andii Fronsee, 9 “Mr. Hibbert because he teaches science in a different way and helps us understand it.” - William Spicer, 11 “Mr. Hogan. I love working with my hands and metals and he helps me do that.” - Truman Cleveland, 9
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Bodily functions affect concentration Discussing bathroom use, students in class
by april hummel. staff writer Sitting in class, the aching pain of my bladder consumes my thoughts. Then someone opens a water bottle and takes a drink. This is getting unbearable. However, I cannot raise my hand to go to the bathroom because the teacher won’t let us leave. I will admit I probably do not have the world’s largest bladder, so quite often I am stuck sitting in class waiting for the bell to ring so I can use the restroom. It isn’t always that the teachers won’t let us leave, which in a few of my classes is the case, but it is more the fact that I am scared to leave because I don’t want to miss anything. In those classes that I feel I can ask to leave, I will. But unfortunately it is in the classes that I know the teachers will not let me leave, that it seems that I really have to pee. I understand there are students who take advantage of being able to go to the bathroom by leaving for up to 30 minutes -- or just not come back. I can understand not allowing them to leave. Honestly, not allowing students to leave simply because a few abuse the privilege is just weird. When students have to
Junior expresses anger, doubt in wake of DECA store changing for the worst by jj mitchell, business manager Pretzels, Goldfish, muffins and Kick Starts. These are just a few things that the DECA store sells to students every day. But soon we won’t have any of those items -or at least they will all look a little different. Due to changes stemming from the government’s Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, the items being offered to students will feature new ingredients. Whole grain items are now being sold at the store. When I go to the DECA store I want my delicious Rice Krispy treat, not a whole grain one. What is whole grain, anyway? I thought there was only one kind of yummy goodness. And with my Goldfish, I want them orange not brown. Brown goldfish? Who does that to someone? That is like replacing your iPhone with a flip phone. Nobody wants that! Popcorn Tuesdays and Thursdays are my favorite. But it won’t be the same buttery popcorn; instead, the twiceweekly tradition that so many students and staff enjoy will be made with.....canola oil. Yum. I mean there is nothing wrong with cutting back on fat and calories, but some days I just want my buttered popcorn. Like the movie theater buttered popcorn -- that stuff is good, but it’s crazy with butter. Students should have the right to pick what should be in their DECA store, not have health laws control it. We are the ones who buy the food, and we are also the ones who eat it. It’s only fair. I don’t feel like it is OK for Big Brother to take away our food. I mean, it’s the same food
we eat every day during our lunches. What do you think I pack in my little lunch bag? Whole wheat crackers? No! Imagine going a day without drinking a Kick Start or munching on your beloved (orange!) Goldfish. When they start replacing our favorite items, we are going to be like walking zombies without our yummy snacks. OK, I am willing to compromise....a little. I can reluctantly admit that perhaps we should cut down on some food that is really unhealthy -- like my beloved Kick Starts. Those fabulous drinks have 92 milligrams of sugar, and Red Bull has 80 milligrams. So what is the difference between having a Kick Start and a Red Bull? So I will admit that our growing bodies don’t need that kind of a sugar high, and while some people may not agree with that statement, I’m just stating the facts. We may be getting “healthier” foods, but the DECA store’s income is going to go into a downward spiral. This is simply my prediction. We have quite a few gas stations nearby, and every morning, lunch, and open period we can just scamper on over to that gas station and get the food we really want. It may cost us more money, but as teenagers, when we want something we will get it. Even if it costs more than it should. I truly believe that with these changes, our student body may have some issues, and that we will end up spending so much more money to get other food. We all love our DECA store, but will we still love it after these changes?
pee they will not be able to concentrate. they will be focusing on when they can run to the bathroom. Not allowing bathroom passes equals allowing students’ attention to waiver. Allowing students to take a five-minute bathroom break results in students who pay attention for the other 48 minutes. Now yes, we have a passing period that we can use to go to the bathroom, but within those five minutes we have to use all the time to go to our lockers, speak to a teacher, use the bathroom, and get water or a snack if needed. We cannot do all of that in the time that we have, so we have to sacrifice some things. In most cases the thing we sacrifice is going to the bathroom, whether it is during the passing period or during lunch. We do not have control over our bodily functions, so if we have to go during class we are not asking to leave so we can disrupt class; we are asking to leave so we can concentrate on the lesson being taught. Allowing students to go to the bathroom, will not only make your class time mean more to your students; but it will also allow your students to enjoy class without having the need to use the restroom all period long.
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I’m yellin’ timber
Students express love for woodshop by macquaid brennan, staff writer One decision can define everything. One mistake here or there can take a finger or ruin the project you’ve been working so hard on. “Safety is majorly stressed; there is no point in creating something wonderful if you cannot finish it because of an injury,” junior Pat Hodges said. Hodges has taken Woods 1-2 and is currently taking Woods 3-4. Like most things in life, you start at the bottom and work your way to the top. Hodges said that woods 1-2 gives students the basic skills they need to know about working with wood. Safety guidelines are set and your creativity is slightly limited. However, in Woods 3-4 you are able to create what your heart desires. “Right now I’m working with the lathe, making bowls and cups. Every day, I surprise myself with what can be
done with just a few tools and some hard work,” said Hodges. Working with woods is not only a hobby but an art. As one walks through John Stewart’s shop classroom one can see half-finished projects, the beginning of something beautiful. You smell the sweet smell of wood shavings the hum of power sanders. These kids are able to put their imagination into creating a tangible object. “My favorite part is the freedom to create,” Hodges said. Creativity has a price, though, and frustrations are always present. Hodges said sometimes he feels like discarding something that is half finished purely because he doesn’t think it will come out exactly the way he wants it to. “Everything comes together if you do it right, you have to work hard in order to succeed, but the final product makes it all worth it.”
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5 perks of dating someone in a wood shop class 1. They smell ridiculously good. 2. They can fix just about anything. 3. They have an eye for detail. 4. They all have strong hands. 5. They will let you do the talking.
Senior Kellen Hallet pieces together his project on November 14th. Photo by Beth Britton.
I love living in the 21st Century. Sometimes, I feel this day and age gets a lot of grief for not being the as classy as the 20s, as punk as the 90s and everything in between. I for one am sick of kids taking for granted the fact that they live in the most beautiful, progressive time period the modern world has ever seen. Although the technological advances my generation has been privileged to witness does present some glaring flaws, such as tricky tech addictions, cyberbullying and misleading media. Despite these setbacks that some would argue hold us back from being truly better off as a social society, it’s simply can’t compare to the social behaviors and know-how of the past. Why? Because the “know-how” of the past
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On November 14th, sophomore Shawn Tracy begins his masterpiece. Photo by Beth Britton.
Sawing away, senior Adrianna Hennessey begins working on a new project. Picture by Beth Britton.
by macquaid brennan, staff writer Rowdy teenagers are terrifying enough, add in power tools and this becomes life altering. John Stewart is responsible for these kids and somehow he manages to cope. “My first rule is that everyone keeps all ten fingers. If that is accomplished we can go from there,” Stewart said. Wood shop class is a complex type of art. Stewart said he wants the kids to be as creative as possible. “My main goal is to keep the kids safe and to push them to be all they can be,” Stewart said. “When someone walks away from my class I want to not only teach them skills for shop but also respect, work ethic and meeting deadlines. In the end it won’t matter what grade you got in the class or how sanded your project is, but the life skills you develop.”
was massively ignorant. For example, take the 50s when Tupperware parties were the main source of exchanging social information amongst suburban women who were otherwise deprived from exploring the outside world beyond the grocery store or typewriter. While these parties don’t seem to have anything in common with the little black boxes we carry around in our pockets, the principle is basically the same. Today, each of our individually tailored vehicles of social media tend to the interests of what we believe to be important without the racist prose and general intolerance of any beliefs ranging outside of the mainstream that ran rampant during the “good old days.”
Wood shop can be considered laid back. The kids listen to music when they are doing book work or working on their projects. However, Stewart’s main concern is always safety so his rule for ear buds is “one in one out”. No matter what is playing or who is talking everyone always has to be able to hear him. “I can be a stickler, but I enjoy having the kids in my class. They all have so much potential and personality. My job is pulling that out of them,” Stewart said
Key Club In this time of giving and sharing have a wonderful Thanksgiving Meeting Mondays at 4 p.m. in room 325
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Students and staff share their enthusiasm for all types of styles
by drew brennan, staff writer Fashion can be found all over C.M. Russell High School if you look hard enough. One place to look is in the Family Consumer Sciences room. Fashion Design and Construction, taught by Pam Dougherty, is where students learn about fashion history and make their own clothes. “I want kids to be trend setters,” Dougherty said. She said the students pay a $15 lab fee at the beginning of the year to pay for upkeep on expensive machines. Other than that, they pay for their own materials, which can range anywhere from $30 to $100-$200, depending on how much the students want to pay. “Some students are a lot more interested in what they’re doing,” she said. One of Dougherty’s standout students is senior Melanie Locke, who produces much of her own clothing. “Melanie has come a long way. I think she could take this and run with it,” Dougherty said. She has seen trends come and go, but some of the best advice she has ever received is that when a trend comes, goes, and comes back a person should not participate in the trend both the first and second time. “You shouldn’t see a 60-year-old woman wearing bell bottoms,” she said. Some of the trends Dougherty said she sees making a comeback are the wearing of camo and clothes that are digitally geared. Some hats can be equipped with Bluetooth headphones so the user can be wireless while listening to music. “Camo is a trend that is nationwide. ‘Duck Dynasty’ did it to us,” she said. Being in class is not the only way to develop style; junior twins Haydn and Ashton Cummings have developed their own very unique style. “I like old fashioned stuff. It has always just appealed to me,” Hadyn said. Hadyn said he adopted his current style when he went shopping at the Salvation Army, and he always pegs his jeans. “I don’t really shop for brand names. I look for anything that’s unique, and I also love overalls,” Hadyn said. HIs twin, Ashton, shares the love for the same type of style. “We have pretty similar styles, but Hadyn is definitely crazier than I am,” she said. Ashton said she likes to look both sassy and sophisticated. Both of them agree that it’s important to look good. “You want people to look at you. It’s important to show that you care how you present yourself, and dressing unique but still with style is a good way to stand out,” Ashton said.
TOP: Senior Danielle Potts works on her animal-themed pajama pants. MIDDLE: Sophomore Caleb Brown poses in his retro style outfit. BOTTOM: Senior Rylee Brokl works on her latest project on Nov. 17 in Fashion Design and Construction class. Photos by Drew Brennan.
Roux offers fashion advice by max roux, guest writer Through High School the way I dressed changed drastically. I drifted away from annoying hairstyles, skinny jeans, bright colors, and worst of all, scarves. I don’t know what I was thinking and I cringe upon remembering that at one point I thought skinny jeans and scarves were cool. Since then I’ve begun to dress more monochromatically and have ditched bright colors completely. I think the best colors to wear as of now are black, gray, navy, and olive free. I guess I could say myself to be “fashionable,” but the trends I follow now aren’t really popular.
When it comes down to clothes, all that matters is quality and fit. The majority of hyper expensive brands like Gucci and Armani offer terrible quality clothing for an even worse price, whereas small brands although not as expensive, offer unmatched quality and an even better fit. As far as the fit goes, if it fits well and I like the way it looks I’ll definitely wear it, and brand name isn’t really important to the way I dress. As of right now my favorite brands and the ones I’d recommend checking out are Rogue Territory, Supreme, Norse Projects, Common Projects, Belstaff, and Publish.
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Inside: Pixar Video Games: The Movie Inside: Lego
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Rustlers excel in all areas of study. This month we shine the spotlight on the arts.
Kenny Evans DRAMA
“For our final, it’s called the Fear Project. I did a video on a fear of getting bad grades. Everyone loved it!”
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Amanda Blair
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Edin Agamenoni
“I can’t do self portraits. I look in the mirror and try to transfer it, but it looks like somebody else.”
“Once you get to the level you’re at, you really enjoy it. We all become a big family.”
“This guy named Karl got me into playing bassoon 8th grade. I ran into him at Red Lodge music camp, and it was funny because I was playing bassoon.”
Terryn Premo
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Who would be your man candy? Charlie Brown cast members hard at work in the Bill Williamson Hall on Friday, Nov. 14. The musical opens on Dec. 11. Photos and reporting by Clara McClain.
Drama department to present Charlie Brown musical Dec. 11-13 What is your biggest concern for the show so far?
Are you worried about any aspect of your performance as Charlie Brown?
My biggest concern is that not enough people will come enjoy it. Since we’re only a month into rehearsals, we’re in great shape. Around Christmas definitely come see it if you’re looking for something to do. It’s a lot of fun. It’s a great musical. Charlie Brown is funny. It’s Peanuts. - Chris Evans
There’s obviously a little bit of stage fright before every show. I’m prepared for this play. - Logan Kropp
How are the pit players stepping up to the challenge of performing live? Amazingly. We’ve only had one reheasal together so far, but they’re a great bunch of players. It’s going to be amazing. - Steve Olson
What is your favorite part of working backstage? I get to have the same reaction from the audience without putting myself on the stage in front of them. Instead I get the same gratification without risking embarrassment. - Adam Wood
The Hunger Games Edition
by elea roberts, staff writer “Mockingjay” comes out tonight, your perfect Katniss Everdeen outfit is already planned and the movie is bound to be faultless. The real question, though, is who would be the hunk of a man attached to your arm if you truly were the girl on fire. Well, in seven simple questions you will have your answer. May the odds be ever in your favor. 1. what do you like to do on the weekends? a. Bake B. Hunt C. Hang out D. plan world domination E. Party and sleep F. BE A FASHIONISTA 2. How would you describe yourself? A. Stubborn B. Macho C. Flirty D. Ruthless E. unstable F. Fashionable and awesome 3. What’s your favorite food? A. bREADS B. dEER MEAT C. JUNK FOOD D. POISION E. ILLEGAL THINGS F. ANYTHING FANCY 4.Who is the most important person in your life? a. my future love b. My Best friend c. There’s not just one person
d. myself e. no one f. friends 5.How would you describe your life? A. Tough, but worth it B. Missing out on the action C. Extremely difficult d. Beautifully depressing E. I try not to remember F. alright 6.WHat does your ideal man look like? A. Stocky and blonde B. Tall, Dark and handsome C. Adorable D. Tall and white-haired E. Messy F. Edgy 7.WHere do you see yourself in ten years? a. Married with Kids B. Working for the military c. FIghting for my beliefs d. widowed e. hungover somewhere F. Taking over fashion
Mostly A’s: Peeta Mellark; Mostly B’s: Gale Hawthorne; Mostly C’s: Finnick Odair; Mostly D’s President Snow; Mostly E’s: Haymitch Abernathy; Mostly F’s: Cinna
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WINTER SPORTS HISTORY by lindsay martinez, sports editor As the winter sports seasons open today, we look back at the history of five Rustler sports. As our school celebrates its 50th year, we celebrate our past accomplishments while looking ahead to the future. All of the winter teams have won state championships in their histories. Boys basketball and girls swimming lead the way with seven titles apiece.
GIRLS BASKETBALL First season in MHSA: 1972 First title:1975 Last title: 1986 CMR titles: 3
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I know that winter sports are here. After school today, I’ll be lacing up my basketball sneakers and taking the court for girls tryouts. But before 3:30 rolls around and I move on to basketball, I have to take one more chance to reflect on what I think was a historic and memorable soccer season. Last spring, when I won the singles championship at state tennis, I was proud and excited. I had worked hard for a long time leading up to that moment. But as awesome as it was, I couldn’t really share that accomplishment with anybody. Nov. 1 was almost completely the opposite. When the final whistle blew and signaled our 1-0 championship win over the Bozeman High Hawks, I was most certainly not alone. The person I hugged first after my tennis win last May was my opponent. She
BOYS SWIMMING First season in MHSA: 1969 First title:1974 Last title: 2010 CMR titles: 4
BOYS BASKETBALL RETRO RUSTLERS Top: The wrestling team poses with its 1977 state championship trophy and rug for the March 4, 1977 issue of the Stampede. Above: Diving into the water, Rustler Craig Jourdonnais (2nd from right) competes in a swim meet against Butte. This photo appeared in the Feb. 4, 1977 issue. Left: Sporting knee high socks and short shorts in the Feb. 18, 1977 Stampede, Gary Brastrup handles the ball in a win against Helena Capital.
Worth noting are the girls swimming fivepeat from 2008 to 2012, the boys basketball three-peat from 2000 to 2002, and the wrestling three-peat from 1975 to 1977 No C. M. Russell teams have won winter sports championships since the girls swimming team did in 2012. With all winter sports starting today, Rustler athletes look to add to the already storied histories of their respective programs.
First season in MHSA: 1911 First title:1977 Last title: 2010 CMR titles: 7
GIRLS SWIMMING First season in MHSA: 1969 First title:1987 (tie) Last title: 2012 (tie) CMR titles: 7
WRESTLING First season in MHSA: 1956 First title:1971 Last title: 1979 CMR titles: 5
was eager to congratulate me when we shook hands, and it was awkward. This time, though, I turned and hugged all-state defender Courteney Shovlin. Then I embraced fellow center midfielder Ashton Cummings when she stood up after falling to the ground in joy. Next, my teammates who had been on the bench at the end of the game ran on the pitch. Even our coaches sprinted forward in excitement. Soon enough, there was a big circle of players, coaches, families, and fans on the field. Everyone was hugging, and some (myself included) were wiping away tears, caught up in the pure emotion of the moment. I am thankful that so many students and fans came to support us and watch history be made. It felt incredible to be able to celebrate alongside other members of the C. M. Russell community. Beyond all the photos, hugging, and crying, there
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is one thing I am especially taking away from this experience. That is the feeling you get when all your hard work pays off. The golden trophy and the rug we earned represent so many things to me: 6:30 a.m. practices in August, Results (conditioning) sessions every week, scars from cleat-caused blisters or slide tackles, moments when I thought I may just fall over and die of exhaustion, heart-breaking losses, and a whole bunch of sweat. To know that all that work was worth it is almost indescribable. I guess it just gives me the confidence to say that if I give maximum effort, success will come. Finally, thank you so much to my Lady Rustler teammates. It takes a special group of people to make history like we did, and I am extremely proud of all of you. I would not have wanted to share this feeling with anybody else.
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LEFT: Right at the moment her leg breaks, junior Briana Brown feels the bones in her shin snap. RIGHT: After the injury, trainer Teayre Klosterman assists Brown while coach Rob Zimmerman looks on in dismay. Photos by Peyton Fulbright.
No bones about it, everything is going tibia alright CMR junior suffers season-ending leg injury in state tournament
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by peyton fulbright, editor-in-chief was a cool, breezy autumn afternoon in Great Falls. It’s the first day of the Montana AA State Tournament, and the CMR girls soccer team is facing off against the Glacier Wolfpack, but nobody has put any goals on the board. Junior Briana Brown has control of the ball, but she falls down after a slide tackle. She springs up quickly, and the ball is passed to her. She is slide tackled once again, but this time she isn’t so quick to spring up. She tries to stand, but then she falls down and grabs her leg. She doesn’t scream, but everyone knows it’s serious. Junior Eme McLaughlin kneels down to grab her hand and tell her it will be alright. Coach Rob Zimmerman and trainer Teayre Klosterman rush onto the field to help Brown. Klosterman immediately starts diagnosing the problem. After a moment, Zimmerman takes off sprinting to go find Brown’s parents. Shortly after, he returns with her family. Ten minutes later, a vehicle comes onto the field to take Brown away. The match resumes, and after a scoreless regulation and two overtimes, the Lady Rustlers finally win in a dramatic shootout. After the team celebrates, Klosterman tells the team than Brown fractured both her tibia and fibula and will go into surgery later that night. In shock, the entire team immediately becomes more concerned with their fallen teammate than celebrating their victory or even the next day’s matchup
against Billings West. “Right when it hit, I knew it was broke. I could feel it jiggling around,” Brown said. “I didn’t feel a thing at first, but then it felt like I couldn’t catch my breath and my stomach was full of empty space.” Brown previously has had stress fractures in her tibia and fibula, causing the bones to break much easier than they normally would. “Immediately I just thought ‘I’m so sorry’ because I couldn’t play basketball this year or be able to finish the state tournament,” she said. Although the injury ended her soccer season and will prevent her from playing basketball this season or club soccer this spring, Brown is optimistic about her future health. “It will be about six months before I can do any physical activity. The other day I started walking on it and it was still really sore. It should be stronger because there will be a metal rod in there forever,” she said. “There’s also screws in it, but they will take them out if they bother me too much.” Despite the injury, Brown was able to attend the Saturday championship game, where she celebrated the state title with the rest of her team. “I wasn’t going to miss that game for anything. I would have ecaped the hospital in a wheelchair to see my girls play if I had to. [I’m] very proud of my sisters on the field, I just wish I could have been out there helping.”
Despite her season-ending injury, Briana Brown was still able to be a part of the state championship celebrations on Nov. 1. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.
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Montana teams battle for Great Divide
by nate johnson, staff writer On Nov. 22, the University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State University Bobcats football teams will face off in the 114th Brawl of the Wild, in a clash for the Great Divide Trophy. The Brawl will happen this year at Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula. The two teams have faced off since 1897, and there have been only 11 years since that they did not play. The Griz hold the greater record over the history of the rivalry, at 70-37-5. Although the Griz hold the better record throughout the rivalry the Bobcats come into this game with the greater overall record this season, at 8-3, versus the Grizzlies 7-4 record. While Montana State comes in with the better record this season, both teams are coming fresh off of victories on Nov. 15, MSU beating Idaho State 44-39, and UM beating Southern Utah 35-17. Even though Montana State has more wins, the Grizzlies have yet to lose a home game this season. Both teams and all of their super fans are prepared for this year’s Brawl of The Wild, which should prove to be great, considering how well both teams have performed so far this season.
Four former CMR athletes face off Many fans of the Cats and Griz would agree that one of the best parts of watching The Brawl of The Wild annually is seeing the players who come from Montana and played high school football at local schools be stars of the game. Between Montana State and The University Montana, there are 75 student athletes on the rosters who graduated from Montana high schools. CMR boasts four players between the two rosters, two for the Grizzlies and two for the Bobcats. For the Grizzlies, true freshman Alex Thomas is listed on roster as a linebacker, and redshirt freshman Josh Horner
is listed as a tight end. Thomas graduated in 2014 and was a linebacker in his senior season, while Horner graduated in 2013 and spent his senior season as a quarterback. For the Bobcats, junior quarterback Jake Bleskin is on roster, alongside redshirt freshman offensive lineman Dylan Mahoney. Bleskin started on Nov. 15 against Idaho State, leading the Cats to a close victory, with normal starter Dakota Prukop nursing a knee injury. With this in mind, we might see Bleskin start against the Griz, and we can only hope to see all four former Rustlers on the field this weekend.
Cat versus Griz fun facts Longest win streak: UM won 16 years in a row from 1986-2001 1986
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The Great Divide Trophy was introduced in 2001, and after each game the winning team takes the trophy home for a year. At the end of the 21st Century, the team with the better record will keep the trophy.
Team records this season Team
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The first Brawl of the Wild was held on Nov. 25, 1897. William McKinley was president, and WWI would not happen for 17 years.
The longest MSU win streak is six games. They have done so three times, from 1899-1903 (two games in 1899) from 1963-1968 and from 1972-1977 Rivalry history wins
The largest win differential was a 79-0 University of Montana victory in 1904
Rustlers to play Glacier High for state by carli dieruf, staff writer The CMR football team was expecting a good fight against Billings Senior on Nov. 1, according to senior Ethan Zaremski. “We knew the game would come down to the end,” Zaremski said. CMR won 28-21, a victory that led advanced them to the semifinals. “We knew it would take a lot of practice throughout the year to get where we are,” Zaremski said. Coach Gary Lowry has made many changes to the team which the players are appreciate, he added. On Nov. 14 the Rustlers traveled to Helena High for the semifinals. Senior Payton Sexe got the first defensive score of the
season, and junior Andrew Grinde set the school record for most rushing yards in a season. “The team and I were incredibly excited; it was almost unreal,” he said. At the end of the game the team sang yay Rustler infront of the crowd after the 24-14 win, and Zaremski said that was the best moment of the night. The win against Helena High sent the Rustlers to the championship game. It will be played tomorrow night in Kalispell against Glacier High School. “Getting to play in a state championship is a dream for many of the guys on our team,” he said. “It’s almost like a life achievement.” Zaremski will
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graduating this year, but he said he will always consider himself a Rustler and will be forever grateful for what the coach and the team has brought him. “I’m feeling pretty good and I believe I could say the same for the team.” CMR and Glacier played once already this season on Sept 5. Glacier won that game and has an undefeated record heading into the championship.
Senior quarterback Dallas Farren pushes away a defender in the 3rd quarter of the Nov. 7 playoff game. CMR went on to beat Billings Senior and advance to the state semifinals. Photo by Sarina Calaman.
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Favorite Athlete? “Brett Favre is my homeboy by peyton fulbright, editor-in-chief
because he found ways to make amazing plays and show great leadership skills on the grid iron.” -- Noah Danielson, junior
“Michael Jordan. Through hard work and dedication, he worked his butt off to prove his worth on the court.” -- Yancy Gagne, senior
“Natalie Coughlin because watching her in the 2006 Olympics made me fall in love with swimming.” -- Caitlin Soltesz, senior
“Tamika Catchings because despite her hearing disability since birth only made her tougher and made her dreams become a reality.” -- Taylor Edwards, senior
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by carli dieruf and amanda cornwall, staff writers
Students’ little drawings can actually aid in concentration
“It gives me something to do when I have too much on my mind.”
Why do you doodle?
Nikki Belan, 15
“It helps me focus when I’m bored.”
“Because classes are boring. I enjoy art a lot and I like to doodle. I just doodle because I doodle.”
Paula Carmean, 15
Tori Girard, 14
“I like drawing, it’s inspirational to me, every picture tells a story through my eyes.”
Katie Belcher, 17
“Because I’m bored and it stimulates my imagination.”
Caleb Croston 14
“It is like creating my own world with my art”
“I love taking an image from my imagination and making it real.”
Katie Morano, 17
Samantha Popham, 17
by amanda cornwall, staff writer Tiny monsters peek onto the edge of the paper, spirals swirl in between notes, little worlds come to life. Everyone has at one point in their life found themselves doodling mindlessly in the margins of their paper or on the corner of their notes. Teachers tend to say that doodling is not allowed in class and is distracting students from their work, but should they actually be encouraging doodling during lectures? Mike Beck, a freshman science teacher, has a torn opinion on the subject. “As much as people want to think they can multitask, so many studies show they can’t really,” Beck said. “It’s different for everyone.” While that might be true, one of the many psychological studies going for the opposing side of doodling says otherwise. In a 2009 study in Applied Cognitive Psychology, it was shown that people who were told to doodle while being read a list of names remembered the names 29 percent better on a surprise quiz later than the people who were not doodling while being read the names. It was said to help improve their concentration by giving them something to do with their hands and occupy their brains, whilst simultaneously concentrating on the main task at hand, rather than zoning out completely. “That’s interesting,” Beck said about the study. “Maybe they made a visual connection while doodling.” While Beck himself says he can’t multitask and doodle while trying to listen to someone or something, he understands that every one of his students learns differently. Doodling while a student is supposed to be intently paying attention to an important lecture is something he said he wouldn’t encourage, but if it’s something like memorizing the periodic table, he said he would be more understanding. “If you’re just memorizing, maybe doodling would help you make that visual connection in class.”