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Vol. 54, Issue 2
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Grace Carr
Journalism fades in the Great Falls region
The Stampede
C. M. Russell High School Great Falls, MT October 25, 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 2 www.rustlernews.com
I officially embarked on my journalism journey during my freshman year when I joined the Intro to Journalism class. However, I think my true love for reporting began when I became a member of the Great Falls Tribune Teen Panel. The Teen Panel gave students and teens the ability to enhance their journalism skills while also giving the public a young adults perspective on certain topics. The panel was a two year dedication where I met knew people, increased my writing skills, and gained the confidence I needed for better reporting. However, I am forced to write about this program in the past tense because it is no longer available to students and aspiring young writers. Starting this school year, the Tribune will cease
to continue the Teen Panel in their newspaper. This is only one example of fading journalism in the Great Falls area. While individuals around the world want to remain informed, methods of obtaining news has changed greatly. The only papers read are bigger publications like the New York Times or a few sporadic local papers in town. Instead, everything is accessed through social media, websites, and other online sources. A few weeks ago, The Stampede newspaper fundraised at ACE Hardware by selling flower bulbs to customers. One method of encouragement we used to increase our sales was informing individuals that we are the only newspaper left in the district besides the Great
2018-2019 Staff Edior-in-chief Grace Carr
Online Editor Holly Spragg
News/Opinion Editor Sophie Kluge
Layout/Design Editor Mckenzie Connell
Features/Entertainment Editor Quinn Soltesz
Photo Editor Nancy Beston
staff Callan Garner Jackson Howell Jayla Mitchell Paige McCorkle Kaylebb Stahmer Maggie Peterson Hannah Pospisil Katie Mygland Madison McKenzie
Table of Contents
Adviser Beth Britton
Sports Editor Gabrielle Pope
Principal Kerry Parsons Kerrigan Edwards Malcolm Contreras Taylor Willmarth Elinor VanGilder Gloria Baldevia Aspen Lucero Lauren Rich Dorla Gittins
Cover photo by Nancy Beston The Stampede staff strives to produce a publication that is relevant to the CMR student body while maintaining journalistic standards. We help to provide a free exchange of ideas and establish a student voice in the school community.
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Falls Tribune. Great Falls High School no longer publishes a paper, and the Tribune is having difficulty maintaining their readership. This is why I believe Charles M. Russell’s High School paper is one of the last true and appropriate sources for the student voices in the area. Being a student journalist during this time of growing online publications and media has proven to be a challenge. Watching a part of my everyday life begin to fade and diminish is difficult to comprehend. However, I plan to enjoy the experience of working on our newspaper for as long as I can.
Members of the Stampede staff went to Bozeman on Oct. 18-19. They attended a video workshop sponsored by Montana PBS and the PBS National Newshour. The two-day trip led to students gaining knowledge about video interviewing, camera skills, and video editing. “It was really fun, and I learned about things I never knew about. I feel like I gained a lot from the trip,” said Quinn Soltesz. Photos by Beth Britton.
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
2 - Table of Contents, Editor in Chief column NEWS 3 - STEAM building, Freshman student leadership, Sophie’s column 4 - The Supreme Court OPINION 5 - Holly’s column, Rom-coms, Stampede readership 6 - Students’ time struggle, Photomath FEATURES 7 - McKenzie’s column, Gary Lowery Q&A, Question chart 8 - Rustler pride, JROTC, Promising freshmen 9 - Stampede tries HOT YOGA 12 - Chemistry drawings, Math extra credit CENTER - Students Behind the Spirit ENTERTAINMENT 13 - Quinn’s column, Songs to spend money on, Book review 14 - Comic-strip artist, Music-inspired art 15 - Halloween 16 - Flavors of fall, Upcoming movie and TV shows SPORTS 17 - Gabrielle’s column, End of fall sports 18 - Cross-town, Sports profiles 19 - Sports use the new gym BACK PAGE - Great Falls improvement
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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 can be verified. The editors and/or adviser reserve the right to edit all letters for grammar and spelling as well as content that may include profanity, be libelous, obscene or not meet general editorial guidelines.
Anonymous letters are not accepted. Submissions can be dropped off in room 326 or e-mailed to: stampede@gfps.k12. mt.us. The Stampede maintains membership in the National Scholastic Press Association, the Journalism Education Association and Quill and Scroll. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/KRT Campus High School Newspaper Service.
NEWS
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Freshman year kicks off with new class officer leadership by Kerrigan Edwards, staff writer
President It is always a great thing to start your day staring into smiling faces. For the entire freshman
class, this is exactly what they are doing. “It’s not what you do on the podium, it’s what you do throughout the school,” said Freshman student body President Brady Kelly. Kelly has always been involved in school events, and now he is right in the middle of another one; student government. Kelly believes that he is the perfect choice for president because he is both kind and compassionate towards others. Kelly ran for the presidency because the vice president, Paige LePard, approached him with the
Rustler staff waits in anticipation for the new STEM building
Vice President
LePard is the person who stands second to the president. She is an active person in the community and in her school. She volunteers for the Special Olympics, and supports her high school teams. LePard says that she was excited when she found out that her team had been elected for student body, class representatives but also surprised because she thought that the opposing team would win. LePard said she hopes to make the students at CMR feel at home and to feel like they have a voice.
Secretary Maya Stevenson’s role as a representative
is to be the secretary/treasurer. Stevenson chose this position because she had a positive experience in this same role in the student government last year. Stevenson, who is also involved in soccer and cheerleading, is looking forward to the upcoming high school school years, and she cannot wait to see what the student government will accomplish.
by Quinn Soltesz, Features/Entertainment Editor As the year of construction at C. M. Russell High School draws to a close and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Addition and Fitness Center are officially opened to the school, teachers, students, and administrators are preparing to use the new space. The STEM addition, an open space that has no class assigned to it, is procuring quite a bit of excitement around the school. French teacher Erica Davis is just one of many teachers who is looking forward to using the space in their classes. “It will allow for more freedom and flexibility for our students to be active learners. All the technology will be at our disposal in a fresh space,” she said. The new CMR STEM center The building, attached to the Industrial Tech center behind was officially opened on Oct. the main building of CMR, boasts a garage door for car access, 24. Community members were a state-of-the-art audio visual system, safety shower, and invited to the ribbon cutting for tours and refreshments. Photos computer lab. by Nancy Beston and Quinn Davis had many ideas for her French classes and the other Soltesz. foreign language classes. She spoke of doing things like an elementary school language day camp during the summer, “Skype-ing” with a class in France, and hosting speakers from Montana’s universities. “Any time we do anything collaborative with all three languages, it will be good to have a place where we can all get together,” Davis said. As to how often she would like to include this space in her curriculum, she said “I would like to see us in there at least once a month.” Associate Principal Nate Achenbach explained how the administration did not want to “put boundaries” on the space with regards to using and scheduling it. The building will have no one The students who have assumed student government leadership roles for the class of 2022 assigned to it and Achenbach hopes as many teachers as possible try to implement it in their classes. are Maya Stevenson, secretary; Brady Kelly, President; and Paige Lepard, Vice President. Photo by Kerrigan Edwards. “We want to use it across the curriculum,” he said.
NEWS AND OPINION EDITOR by Sophie Kluge
Editor contemplates sexual harassment in wake of Kavanaugh
In 1991, Anita Hill testified against then Supreme Court Nominee Clarence Thomas for sexual harassment. In a time like the ‘90s, this type of news was groundbreaking, taboo, and, most importantly, not accepted. Coming into the 2018 midterm elections -- and following the year-long “#MeToo” movement that has resulted in multiple accusations against everyone from politicians to movie stars-women still are being denied the peace of mind that their experiences with assault are real and taken seriously. As a 17-year-old girl, I am lucky that I have never had to deal with being sexually assaulted, but I, like most other women my age, have had to deal with being catcalled while walking downtown and hearing uncomfortable comments from older male customers at work. With college right around the corner,
the fear of rape or sexual assault becomes more real as one in five women are raped in their lifetime, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The lack of trust our country has in women is disappointing and upsetting, but eye opening. The recent Brett Kavanaugh hearings proved that there is more room for improvement in the feminist movement than we thought, and in a time so polarized and rigid, we need change more than ever. Brock Turner, the swimmer from Stanford University who raped an unconscious woman behind a dumpster in 2016, was sentenced to six months in prison but was released three months early for “good behavior.” His case alone shows that most of the time, the court system shows little attention and care to women who have been raped. Unlike Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford, the woman who came out
against Kavanaugh, the victim had proof that Turner was the perpetrator, yet he was still let off easy because they didn’t want this to tarnish his swim career. It doesn’t take a genius to understand that there’s a stigma attached to rape victims coming forward, and it also doesn’t take a genius to recognize that sexual abuse isn’t adequately addressed or dealt with. The “#MeToo” movement, along with multiple other platforms that express womens issues with rape, lend a helping hand to rape victims, letting them know they aren’t alone. In a time when Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh can be appointed to the highest court in the nation even after women came out saying they had sexually abused them, is a time that I am not comfortable living in.
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KAVANAUGH’S ROAD TO CONFIRMATION
The Stampede’s Coverage of the Supreme Court
by Malcolm Contreras, staff writer In the past, most votes to pass a Supreme Court nominee have been ultimately bipartisan, but that’s not the case with Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School, served as a judge for many years, and was George W. Bush’s White House Staff Secretary. So why was his confirmation so difficult and partisan? It all started with Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court in June 2018. Kennedy was a swing vote on many issues, meaning he would not vote with party lines, and only voted with what he thought was right. Kennedy was appointed to the court two years after the Roe V. Wade decision, which legalized most safe abortions -- a decision he agreed with. In 2015, he cast the swing vote on Obergefell V. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage throughout the country. Brett Kavanaugh, associate justice of the His retirement was just one of the tumultuous events Supreme Court, speaks during a ceremonial slowing down Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Many on the left swearing-in event in the East Room at were scared that Kavanaugh would be the vote to overturn the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Roe V. Wade and vote against key items like health care. Press/TNS/MCT) Many on the right saw Kavanaugh as a right leaning judge to finally overturn Roe V. Wade. This only contributed to one of many reasons Kavanaugh’s confirmation took so long. During this time, the #MeToo movement was progressing and gaining momentum. When Dr. Christine Blasey Ford came out with an accusation against Kavanaugh in September 2018, his confirmation was only slowed down more. Dr. Ford told of events that unfolded at a high school party that resulted in Kavanaugh sexually assaulting Dr. Ford. This accusation set fire to the confirmation trial and led to many other women coming forward and accusing Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting and harassing them. The political right accused Dr. Ford of making up the accusations to ruin the country’s perception
of Judge Kavanaugh. On Sept. 27, both Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford testified in front of the U.S. Senate. From this, both sides polarised more. It wouldn’t be until Oct. 6 that he would be sworn in to be the 114th associate justice on the Supreme Court. “I question how he will defend any group of our country,” Great Falls High School senior Lauren Good said. Many on the left were enraged with this decision whereas people on the right felt he was qualified for the position and that the accusations were U. S. Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. Public Domain Picture. just a plot to slow the process down. “Why would someone wait 36 years to bring it (the accusations) up,” CMR senior Mallory Bosley said. “I think he is worthy of the position.” The left and the right were very certain of their viewpoints, but the middle was still confused at to what to think about it all. “While people do change… accusations mean a lot more and carry a lot more weight.” CMR senior Ally Dube said. The confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh was a very controversial decision with so much underlying it. The midterm elections on Nov. 6, the #MeToo movement, and the retirement of Anthony Kennedy were just a few of them. NOTE: The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, so it is important that we become informed about the decisions it makes and who resides on it. To help further the knowledge of the Supreme Court among the student body, The Stampede will continue updating CMR on the current cases and events happening in the Supreme Court. Stay tuned.
OPINION
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Stampede staff reflects on readership numbers
When it comes to hard work and dedication, we at the Stampede would argue that we know what that’s all about. The Stampede staff works year round, including during the summer, to ensure that our next publication is better than the last. We redesign the pages, try to appeal more to students who usually wouldn’t read it,come in early and leave late, and join social media to ensure that our readership grows with each issue. OF The day that our paper VIEW comes out, we all wake up early to distribute to the school we write for, the only high school in Great Falls that has a newspaper. When we walk through the Commons or to our classes and see fellow students reading what we wrote and viewing what we designed, it gives us a sense of pride that our school cares about the paper. What bothers us more than anything, though, is when we walk to lunch or to our next class and see the front page of the paper laying on the ground, or the trash cans full of our papers. Although it’s just one period a day for us, we take our publication seriously and want CMR to do the same. The amount of work and time that goes
into making The Stampede is something that a lot of students don’t understand. We put a lot of effort into making sure we appeal to other students, interviewing students who have an interesting talent no one knows about, or someone with a really cool hobby who would otherwise not be in the spotlight. The Stampede is always looking for more ideas and stories to write about, and want this FROM OUR paper to be the students paper. Suggestions are always welcome, and if you have a certain interest we would love to hear about it. Being a school newspaper means writing about things pertaining to our school and city, and that’s the Stampedes objective. We love to write about current events at CMR, like the construction, new teachers, or students who represent our high school. When we see people reading our publication, we get a sense of pride, like what football players get when people go to the games, or what band kids get when they see people enjoying their music. We just ask that our peers take into consideration how much time and effort is put into the paper, and that they take time to read it.
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ONLINE EDITOR Holly Spragg
Dreamless sleep but dreamful wake I know a dreamer. Yes, I know a dreamer. I know a dreamer who wants to live out their bucket list every single day. I know someone who looks at the sky and wishes they were flying. I know a dreamer who is basically the mermaid with red hair. Someone who dreams of seeing the coast and the forests and deserts and mountains and all the other things that live in the worlds in between -- places your feet just can’t take you. I know of their love for the cold and wind that bites through your jacket and stings your nose. I know a dreamer that just wants to say hello. Maybe a dreamer that wants to shake as many hands as she can. Someone who wants to know all the stories that are hidden in the crevices of the towns and cities and countries. A dreamer that never wants a place to truly call home and to know the world as their own. A dreamer that wants to float away from the nest like a stray feather. Someone that wants to defy the stereotypes placed upon them. Yes, I know this dreamer like I know myself. I know all the little things, how they dream of petting a squirrel and maybe even befriending
the penguins of the frozen desert. I know of the books they will write, full of everything their eyes see. I know of the dream to go to New York, New York...the Big Apple...The city that never sleeps. The dream to taste the world’s “best coffee”, to see the parks and the skyscrapers and the people. The dream to see the home of chocolate, to see the place where Hershey was made. To see the place where kisses really are the sweetest thing. I know of the dreams to see the world and everything it holds. I know how they want to see something new. Maybe not something shiny, not something glittery. Perhaps something rusty or tired. Something other than the fields of yellow that go on for miles and miles. Something other than the forests that all look the same no matter where you are. Something other than barren farmland. A place where the animals you see aren’t just horses and cattle. I know a dreamer that wants to see everything. I know this dreamer like I know myself, quite possibly because it is.
ROM-COMS: Serious or serial?
by McKenzie Connell, layout/design editor The cinematic universe is one of the backbones of American society. It reflects peoples’ opinions, the stereotypes, and all the flaws of human nature. However, there is one genre of television that is not entirely accurate and could set unrealistic expectations for the younger generations: Romantic Comedies. From the classics such as 10 Things I Hate About You and Never Been Kissed, to the more recent Sierra Burgess is a Loser and the Kissing Booth, I’ve realized as an avid Rom-Com watcher, the movies are not extremely realistic. As a quick disclaimer, this may seem to be an opinion that is not worth voicing but, the standards set by these masterpieces need to be examined for the good of the public, and I have put it upon myself to do so. This is not a movie review, so the basic premise of the movies will not be discussed, but I do suggest watching all of the
selected films. In 10 Things I Hate About You local bad boy heartthrob Patrick Verona (played by Heath Ledger) stages an enormous routine to ask the main girl on a date, including hacking the outdoor sound system, enlisting a marching band, and singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” with impromptu dance help from security guards. Anyone who has seen this movie knows this scene will always set too high of expectations, and it really makes it hard for the male population to match. All of a sudden first dates now have even more pressure, giving 10 Things a 5/10 on the believability scale. A more recent film was Sierra Burgess is a Loser, and while I can love a good confidence boost of a movie, with moving character development and awesome body positivity imagery, the basis of the movie is not just unrealistic, but extremely wrong.
Netlflix released the popular romantic comedies To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Kissing Booth, and Sierra Burgess is a Loser over the past year. The company drew criticism for Sierra Burgess for its portrayal of a relationship built on catfishing. Photo MCT/Dreamstime.
The good, the bad, and the believability of romantic comedies: student opinions BROOKLYN SUDAN, freshman My favorite romantic comedy is To All The Boys I've Loved Before. It's funny and a little cheesy at times, but it’s pretty cute. The believability is like a 6 because there are some parts that are a bit crazy and parts that I think might not happen like when she's walks on the field and walks through all the guys just to talk to Peter aka Noah. On the other hand, there are parts like her trying to find herself in the world; she then finds a guy and then found herself. Also the crazy mixups and hard crushing that happens is pretty common when it comes to relationships.
GRACE SUDAN, senior This used to be my favorite movie when it first came out. The main character, Margaret, is a successful chief editor of a publishing company. Her assistant, Andrew, has been working for her for the past three years as a hard working man trying to move up on the work chain. Margaret gets a notice that her visa is ending and she will be deported back to Canada. She doesn’t want this so she gets her assistant to agree on a deal that if they get married then she will give him a promotion. The movie gets funnier as it progresses, and they have the focus of romance, but it always goes askew and ends up being hilarious. I give this rom-com an 8 on a scale of 10. It made everyone laugh, and the ending is always happy.
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Students struggle with time, extra- PHOTOMATH -- Cheating or Not? Teacher Terri Dahl weighs in on popular app curriculars during school year by Sophie Kluge, news and opinion editorr I was a sophomore when I got my first job at Baskin Robbins. I was taking eight classes both semesters, and for some reason thought a job would be a great add-on. Baskin Robbins was a good experience for a first job, and I really enjoyed working there, but I was a career student as a sophomore. I lived for a 4.0 and taking hard classes, but my new work schedule and homework load hindered my ability to do well at either. My motivation to wake up and get out of bed slowly decreased with every passing day until I began asking my mom if she would call me out for the day just because I was exhausted. I usually didn’t finish work until around 10:30 p.m. and got to work around five, so any time to do my homework was completely thrown out of the window. My grades started to slip and I went from a 3.8 GPA student to a 3.0 GPA student and from always showing up to school to racking up 30 absences in just one class. This type of behavior was different for me, so I decided to quit my job and focus mainly on school. Although I felt this was a good idea at the time, looking back I wish I would have kept it and learn how to deal with my new schedule. But, on the other hand, teachers were once teenagers too, balancing school with work and a social life. This is why I don’t understand teachers who constantly hound their students for turning in work late, or who give out tons of math problems a night. Of all people, teachers should be understanding of students’ busy lives. They see us everyday and hear us talk about our after-school activities, and some even see us at our workplace. I know that homework is a necessity in some classes, but writing an essay every week seems a little extreme. Students who play sports have it even worse. They have to balance school and their sport, and some athletes even have jobs. Although some teachers are a little easier on student athletes because they are coaches or something, they still have a lot going on. Overall, I understand that teachers only
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want the best for their students and only want to see them suceed, but it’s hard for students to function properly when they have to juggle multiple aspects of their life. Working is something that all humans have to do, regardless of what else is going on in their life, and I understand that. I know that high school is four years of college preparation, and turning in assignments on time is important, but a college professor won’t nag you to turn in your history homework. I appreciate and love all of my teachers and all that they do for me and my fellow students, but some slack and understanding every once in a while would be greatly appreciated.
by Gloria Baldevia, staff writer Ever since the introduction of technology and the Internet, most people think that they can have everything they want on demand. If you want to talk with someone far away, you have a phone. If you want a fast transportation from place to place, you have a car. If you want fast answers for your math homework, you have Photomath. An easy, free app which can be downloaded anytime, Photomath revolutionized the way students do their homework. With just one quick capture from a phone camera, one can get instant answers to questions someone continues to struggle with, including the steps on how to do it. However, before the positive even starts to outweigh the negative, the debate over whether or not it is considered cheating should be discussed. With a 4.9 rating on the app store, there is no question that a lot of people put their trust in the app. Most students think that Photomath is simply a helping tool that will guide them through most of their homework problems. Ranging from topics like algebra to trigonometry, the app not only offers benefits to students because of its straight-to-the-point procedures, but it also frees time for students to do their other homework because of its fast and convenient assistance, which can reduce the number of minutes or even hours students spend on their math assignment. On the other hand, math department leader Terri Dahl expressed concerns as to how the app has turned into something that students could just take for granted because they are just mainly depending on the app without trying the problem first. Instead of learning, students tend to overlook the process and directly write down the answers on their homework sheets. “The problem with Photomath is that most kids do not use it correctly,” she said. “So they go home, they put it over the problem and they copy it onto their paper, and they have no idea what they’re doing.” According to Dahl, it is easy for students
to be tempted to write down the answers immediately without thinking and analyzing the problem on their own first because most students want credit for their homework while also doing it the fastest and easiest way. Dahl also said that students’ dependence on the app is starting to change how they view the real objective of the class. “It does not have the conversation of why do we do this [or] why do we do this next step, and that’s kind of the most important things to really understanding your mathematics,” Dahl said. Despite the fact that some students may abuse the help of the app, the math department believes that it will all depend on whether or not students have the ability to determine its good use. “If you have a student that goes home and does their homework assignment, and let’s say they have a trouble on number ten, and they use Photomath just for number ten, and they follow all of the steps and they figure it out as they go, then it that case, we think Photomath is fine,” Dahl said.
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LAYOUT DESIGN EDITOR
by Maggie Petersen, staff writer Q. How long have you worked here? A. I’ve worked here 31 years. Q. What led to you working here? A. I like everybody. Everybody’s nice. Even the students are nice, too. Q. What are some of the jobs you take care of on a daily basis? A. I go outside, pick up trash and you know, that kind of stuff. Like, garbage cans, if a garbage can is full I’ll dump it and I go around the school and pick up paper. And sometimes I help the people around here. I’ll help them out. Q. What is your favorite part of working here? A. The students. I would say ‘hi’ to them. I try to be [friendly with them]. Q. If you could say something to the student body, what would it be? A. Hi. You know, the kids are really nice to me when I’m doing the garbage outside and say things like: “Oh, that’s Gary! He’s picking garbage.” Q. Any interesting stories of things that have happened to you on the job? A. You know what? Two years ago I got the Apple Award. The Apple Award is how [someone] does things in a job and the student who did it, he wrote a note [...] and all of a sudden I got an Apple Award. He used to be a football player. Q. Are you a fan of Rustler sports? If so, what is your favorite? A. I like football. [I don’t go to] all of them, not this year, but last year I used to make popcorn with the kids. That’s pretty fun. I’m good at it. Q. What is the hardest part of your job? A. I don’t know. [I like my job actually because] there was one time, one lady came in, she said: “Good job outside!” And everybody’s seen me outside picking garbage and everybody honks when they go by ‘cause I pick the garbage up.
by McKenzie Connell
Work ethic and wings: all a part of an editor’s Montana weekend setback
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it. And if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive Autumns,” Maryanne Evans, an English novelist under the pseudonym George Eliot, once said. This quote resides on my kitchen wall every year once fall decorations are released from their boxes. This October issue includes all of the fall favorites, from Halloween candy to favorite fall treats, reminding even the most warm-blooded creatures on staff how exciting fall really is. But as the first snowfall hit Great Falls on Saturday, Oct. 13, I realized how fleeting the Autumns of Montana truly are, and how they affect even the most efficient of students. When I woke up that morning to see the snow on the ground, I briefly experienced the childlike joy of seeing snow. Realizing
that once I looked out my upstairs window, everything would be covered in a white blanket, waiting to be pocketed with the snow boot trails. However, this feeling was fleeting and brief at best. I immediately craved the warmth of summer and started calculating and checking the weather app for the next time I could wear something other than wool socks and sweaters. But the pull of these articles of clothing was too much, and after the morning practice, I was bundled up in my room with a bowl of snacks and Netflix. I had planned to actually accomplish something, including finishing homework, taking a test, and writing my articles. All of this was pushed aside as the haze of snow settled on my mind. The amount of effort it took to just get out of my room was more than my lazy body could handle, and when talking to other
students and friends of mine, I realized I was not the only one. Snowfall and cold days seem to have this effect on everybody. With the first quarter of my junior year coming to an end, I reflect on the work ethic I had at the beginning of the year, and how even in a few short weeks, it can change. Personally, my motivation level has slowly decreased, and with the sudden temperature drop, my motivation seemed to drop just as rapidly. So my words of advice to all the students and teachers that are noticing the same problem in themselves is to not force yourself to complete the task at hand, but go and complete another: this could include just going for a jog or a walk. But, if you are similar to Evans/Eliot and I, then strap on your wings and seek out those glorious Autumns.
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PRIDE
RUSTLER
Actress finds confidence through being on stage
by Nancy Beston, photo editor and Holly Spragg, online editor Getting on stage and performing in front of large amounts of people can be quite nerve racking and junior Bailee McMaster is no stranger to this feeling. “Practice makes perfect,” McMaster said. She has been in four shows and is currently taking part in CMR’s production of “The Sound of Music.” McMaster said she enjoys dramatic pieces rather than comedy. She has done a heartbreaking monologue (a speech given by a single actor) about a school shooting. “I can’t do comedy because I have a really dry sense of humor,” she said. McMaster has been in theatre since her freshman year and said she has learned quite a bit in these years. “The process that you go through, you get to learn more about yourself, and more about the people around you, and learn how to be more confident.” When McMaster joined theatre, she started out in Intro to drama and carried on to Intermediate drama her sophomore year. She is currently in advanced drama and prefers it more than the other levels. “[I prefer] advanced because everything is held at such a high talent, and it’s so cool to watch them,” she said. McMaster said that she admires a few of her fellow actors. One in particular is senior Jacob Collins. “He tries something new every week, and he’s really cool,” she said. McMaster added that drama and theatre is a great process and a judgement-free environment. “I really enjoy the way people can express themselves on stage no matter what, no one is going to judge you, no one is going to ridicule you, everyone just accepts you,” she said. Being outgoing and confident is not something that comes easily to most people. McMaster was one of many shy people until she decided to do something to help change that. “Starting off freshman year, I was really shy[...] but by joining theatre [...] I feel more comfortable and feel like I can achieve more,” she said. Being proud means to happy for yourself or others surrounding you. McMaster has a sense of pride for herself and those taking the journey in theatre with her. “Being able to work with all of the new and amazing people and getting to see their talent shine[...] I’m proud of all the progress I have made from freshman year to junior year.”
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Heaven Hilbig
Choir
by Lauren Rich, staff writer It’s a new year at CMR, which means there is a lot of musical talent roaming around the halls. Freshman Heaven Hilbig, who is a member of the choir department, has had a smooth transition from middle to high school. “I’m adjusting pretty well,” Hilbig said, “It’s a pretty easy transition. Mrs. Ryan is amazing.” Hilbig said she had an especially good time singing in middle school, which could have contributed to this fluid change. She gives credit to her teachers. “I feel like my teachers helped me a lot in middle school choir; it helps a lot when you listen to them,” she said. Even after just barely beginning school, Hilbig is already learning new things. “We started singing a Latin song, and we are learning a bunch of Latin vowels and how to pronounce them, so that’s pretty cool,” Hilbig said. She is also very excited to sing in high school and continue what she loves doing. “I just enjoy the creativity. You get to sing in a bunch of different languages and kind of just get to express yourself,” Hilbig said.
Catherine Rangel
Orchestra
by Lauren Rich, staff writer Freshman Catherine Rangel may be new to the land of the Rustlers this year, but that hasn’t stopped her from thriving in the orchestra and drama programs. “I enjoy just making music and playing and performing,” Rangel said. “I love performing.” Rangel is eagerly looking forward to many upcoming events this year. “[I’m] most excited about definitely ‘The Sound of Music’ because I got into that as well...and all the performances we have for orchestra. Then, anything that drama produces cause I’m in that as well,” she said. The ambitious freshman is also taking music lessons with her former middle school teacher, Elizabeth Quinby. “They are going really well; I have one tonight.” Rangel said. It’s obvious the cellist isn’t having too difficult of a transition between middle and high school, “Adjusting to high school is a lot easier than I thought it was. I was kind of underwhelmed, but I’ve adjusted quite well,” she said. Even though she hasn’t learned anything totally new, she said she is still having a good time. “It’s been quite fun,” Rangel said. Looking past high school, the freshman aspires to incorporate music into her daily life, maybe even pertaining to her career. “I want to do something with music,” Rangel said. “I do definitely love it.”
JROTC program develops young aerospace leaders
Though all eyes were focused on the royalty, JROTC made a proud appearance at Coronation. Photo by Jackson Howell.
by Maggie Petersen, staff writer Unseen, they walk among us, their constant labors protect our future. It’s the JROTC, an acronym we have all heard before. We are friends with its members and notice their uniforms every Wednesday, but JROTC is a much bigger program than we all assumed. JROTC stands for Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps, The program’s mission is to introduce citizenship and patriotism into today’s rising generation. “We learn lots of things from drill ceremonies to aerospace.” [insert grade] Daniel Brannon, a First Lieutenant in the program, said. Recently, a new facet was added to Montana’s branch of the JROTC. They have replaced CMR’s color guard program and present the flags not only at school but also at different events throughout the community. This addition is considered an extracurricular activity for those in the program, the other option is marksmanship. Members of the JROTC have far from an open schedule. Every morning, they meet at Great Falls High to practice, train, and learn. Despite the busy schedule, members are glad to be doing it“I love this program,” said
Sophomore Matthew Miller, a cadet major and squadron commander. The program opens up many opportunities for today’s youth. Upon learning of the program, knew that he wanted to join to pursue his ambition of one day flying helicopters for the military. Brown, on the other hand, was inspired by his father, a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, and joined the program to stand out as a candidate for the Air Force Academy. JROTC is an invaluable resource that encourages its members to think of their future. Not only does the program look ahead to the youths’ future, but also the future of human discovery. “It’s under the air force’s mission to develop aerospace leaders for the future for Junior ROTC. So that includes aviation, space, rockets, everything encompassing what the Air Force does,” Brannon said. As there is no formal branch of the military for space exploration, it is left to the JROTC to help prepare the minds of tomorrow for when those days come. The JROTC program is filled with the unexpected. According www. usarmyjrotc.com, it is one of the largest youth programs in the world. Rightfully so, their efforts safe guard our future.
Stampede tries...
HOT YOGA
The temperature slowly climbs, and as the editors of the Stampede newspaper glance in the mirror they know they don’t have a lot of time left. Sweat builds on the brows of the students, threatening to drip into the eyes and the mats that the torture has taken place on. The room, with door shut and incapable of opening, is now 92 degrees Fahrenheit. Who knew Hot Yoga at the Peak Health and Wellness Center would ever reach these extremes, and the editorial staff was determined to find the benefits. With the help of instructor Drew Johnson he explained the benefits of the heated classroom. “[You] sweat a lot and it’s more difficult. The heat kind of gets into your muscles a little bit better allowing you to stretch deeper,” he said. And the research, while not complete, relates the experience to a sauna. “If you look at studies on saunas, it’s really close to that, except you can stay in a classroom for over an hour compared to a sauna,” he added. The reason the editorial staff decided to take the class is the start of a new feature in the Stampede, called “Stampede Tries” and the staff will be experiencing more parts of Great Falls community as the year progresses.
I left the Peak feeling as though I had jumped in the pool, not taken a yoga class. It truly is HOT yoga. Although, I did feel very refreshed about an hour after the class ended.
QUINN SOLTESZ
October 25, 2018 rustlernews.com
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Yoga is not a typical form of exercise I would participate in. However, hot yoga loosened me up, and I felt more comfortable. Even though I was watching an older woman kick my butt.
GRACE CARR I will admit, I thought it was going to be a lot easier than it turned out to be. I walked into the room and was already lost looking for the yoga mats and a place to put it. As we sat down, we gathered in our surroundings and tried to contain ourselves as there were paying customers there for a serious lesson.
HOLLY SPRAGG
I have done hot yoga with Drew a few times before. Yet after every session, I always leave feeling extremely detoxed and de-stressed, and this time was no exception. However, I laughed a bit more due to sharing the serious environment with my not-so-serious friends.
CALLAN GARNER
I really enjoyed the experience! It was fun, in the weirdest way possible. I never thought I’d want to go back with all the sweat and soreness that resulted from exercise, but I am already looking into another class to take. I have a new understanding and respect for all the yoga gurus.
GABRIELLE POPE
As a teenager who doesn’t exercise unless my life depends on it, willingly taking a class in a gym was a big step for me. Overall I felt like it wasn’t as bad as I anticipated it to be and that I enjoyed it even though I never plan on doing it again.
NANCY BESTON
If you want to join us on one of our wild adventures direct message us on Instagram or Twitter @Rustler_News, email us at stampede@gfps.k12.mt.us, or come talk to us in room 326! photos by Beth Britton, logo courtesy of Peak Heath and Wellness Center.
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October 25, 2018 rustlernews.com
Learning chemistry without words When students imagine notes, they normally see pages upon pages of words and definitions. But according to chemistry teacher Chris Hibbert, that is not the case. “When we imagine an apple do we see “A-P-P-L-E” or do you picture an apple,” he said. “I didn’t ever really think in words. I thought in pictures, and it helped me at least up at the university to get some of the things that are really hard to understand because they are very intangible [and] very abstract.” With this theory in mind, Hibbert has students draw their chapter notes before going over it in class. This means that the pages of notes are condensed down to nonsensical doodles and strange cryptic symbols that only make sense to the artist. The idea originally came from a professor he had at the University of Providence. “Doctor Arthur Alt. I hated him for a while, and then I grew to absolutely love him,” Hibbert said. And to get students excited he uses a drawing he created at the University. “I usually draw the ultraviolet catastrophe and kids usually really like it. It’s a principle, [and it] was something I couldn’t remember, but I draw a cats butt on a trophy and the sun’s shining on it,” he said with a giggle. “A cat-ass-trophy.”
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Max Magers, 11
Junior Max Magers was not left impressed when he was told he had to draw his notes for Honors Chemistry. “I hate doing it, and I think it is stupid, but the fact that it works makes me hate it even more,” Magers said. When he first started doing the notes or “Mind Maps” he hated them and generally thought it was a waste of his time, but that was only until he started having fun with the notes and realizing they did have an effect on how he learned the information. “It don’t feel like it has an effect on how I think about it,
but when I look at the pictures I know what the pictures mean, so maybe it does,” he said. Magers then explains his photo pictured to the left because it happens to be one of his favorites. “Okay so, it’s L and it’s a Mexican because Mexicans say El a lot, then it’s Florida Georgia Line, and their music and their only song I know is it’s meant to be so; it’s element.”
Emma Bergman, 11 As a well-known artist of CMR, Emma Bergman is one of the most creative juniors of the Honors Chemistry class. When she heard that notes were drawings, she was one of the more enthusiastic students. “There was a lot of groaning, [but] I was kind of excited,” she said. “[Hibbert said] you probably like it because you like drawing. And he was right, I do,” she added. Her method is to read through the chapter and draw
the most important ideas. Many would think that this method would be less time consuming than actual note taking, but she disagrees. “It forces you to slow down your reading and fully understand the text,” Bergman said. But while this is one of the benefits, she said she also feels that it is easier to remember this way. And the easiest way to make it memorable is to add a touch of humor. “Try to make it as funny as possible,” she said.
Extra Credit Mr. Agostinelli’s Algebra 1 class: first student to turn in the answer earns extra credit I3x-2I>3x
Are you good at math? Do you want some extra credit?* Solve these problems!
Mrs. Dahl: earn M&M’s
Ms. Bjornstad periods 1, 4, 7: all students may earn extra credit
When is half of 12 equal to 7?
Find the domain of f(x)=3x^2+4
ENTERTAINMENT
October 25, 2018 rustlernews.com
FEATURES/ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Quinn Soltesz
The Sims, disengagement therapy for the 21st Century
Ah, The Sims. We’ve all played it. Some could even say it was the original childhood Internet obsession, causing young children to build an unhealthy relationship with the picture perfect fakeness that is seen online. The groundbreaking life simulation video game released its first edition at the dawn of a new millenium. 18 years after its inception, The Sims has released new games, spinoffs, sold more than 200 million copies, and influenced an entire generation. In case you didn’t already know, The Sims is a life simulation game that allows users to create “Sims” and to play out these Sims’ lives in a fictional community. Recently, after a multi-year hiatus from playing The Sims 3 on my XBox 360, I discovered The Sims Mobile. The iPhone app allows me to play The Sims without a computer or game console. You may be thinking that it is silly for a 16-yearold junior, soon to embark on a quest of new adulthood, to be playing a game usually reserved for the pre-teen years. My response to this is that it is in fact the perfect time for me to be returning to such a game. As my anxiety about the upcoming responsibilities of this year grow, so does my search for an escape. In my last column, I spoke of how entertainment news can be a healthy distraction from the
depressing stories of the world around us. If this is true, then why can’t The Sims, a life simulation game, be a distraction from the depressing state of my real life? Once you view the situation in this light, it is hard to maintain the argument that The Sims is juvenile. Researchers agree with me about the potential benefits of The Sims and games like it. Steve McKeown, a psychoanalyst and researcher, said “The Sims can allow a person to escape social normality, its pressures and chronic stresses that are so prevalent in the real world, it allows the gamer to create a perfect reality in which they play the main character and have full control over the outcome.” Virtual reality is increasingly becoming a part of our everyday lives, and with games like The Sims Mobile, it is easy to disengage for a bit and have some creative fun. The Sims Mobile has become a sort of creative outlet that, in comparison to more traditional outlets such as painting or music, is truly perfect for the digitized 21st Century. This type of disengagement “therapy” will only work for some people. Even if you aren’t one of those people, I strongly encourage everyone to find a way to relieve stress and access creativity, because if we don’t have that to look forward to, then what else is there?
Book RevIew
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
by Nancy Beston, photo editor I have read a lot of books in my sixteen years of being alive but none of them have quite compared to The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. The story starts off like every other book ever written about teenagers, but it doesn’t stay that way. The novel touches the difficulties of racism and social justices young people of color face. In the book the main character, Starr, is faced with a situation no sixteen year old should have to deal with. She then is put in a dilemma on whether or not she wants to put her safety and reputation on the line for the justice of her friend. This heart-wrenching tale is based off of a true story and brings me to tears each time I read it. If you want a story that will keep you turning the pages until the very end then I definitely recommend this book. Also, if you plan on going to see the movie in theatres, I recommend reading the novel first because the book is always better than the movie.
Songs to blow all of your hard-earned cash to
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by Quinn Soltesz, Features/Entertainment Editor
“Money”- Barrett Strong A songwriter for Motown, Barrett Strong, recorded this famous song in 1959. While it may not hit as hard with 2018 teens as it did with kids back then, it is still worthy of inclusion on this list. With a catchy tune that speaks to our desire for material things, this song is perfect for shopping for oneself. This song has been covered by The Beatles and was included in Rolling Stone’s “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. More recently it was covered by Cheryl K and Awkwafina for the movie Crazy Rich Asians (2018). This cover was multilingual and adapted some of the lyrics in Mandarin.
“Super Rich Kids” - Frank Ocean The best song from Ocean’s debut album Channel Orange speaks to a generation obsessed with image and material luxuries. Six years after its release, the song still speaks to me, and I am sure to many of my peers. While intended as a criticism of a materialistic mindset, “Super Rich Kids” has accessible lyrics and could easily be included as a slower beat addition to a shopping playlist. In addition to “Super Rich Kids”, the songs “Sweet Life” and “Lost” (also from Channel Orange), are perfect for this type of playlist.
“Fresh Prince” - Soprano From French rapper Soprano comes a track that is perfect for living your best life to. Luckily this song is sung in French, as if it were in English the cheesy lyrics would cause most listeners to cringe. Because of this, not understanding French is a benefit. This song had a surge in popularity last year as Madame Davis’s French classes listened to various French singers. The rest of the CMR student body would benefit from trying this song as it’s beat and catchy lyrics would be perfect for a fun money-spending expenditure.
“I Don’t Want It All” - Kim Petras The best description for this song comes from Petras herself: “undeniably pop”. Techno and disco and pop clash in this catchy tune that was released as the German artist’s first single in 2017. This song truly is perfect for this list. The lyrics speak of how she wants “all her clothes designer” or to “give me a summer in the Hamptons”. This song will likely make many listeners cringe, but overall it is a fun beat that can easily be enjoyed while spending money.
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Above, Philosoraptor, drawn for teacher Jeremy Comstock by junior Skyler McKown. McKown contemplates art and its role in comic making. He takes art classes to better understand mediums and techniques. Photo by Jackson Howell. Artwork by Skyler McKown.
Comic artist knows where to draw the line by Jackson Howell, staff writer Art is what you make it. Junior Skyler McKown has an interesting take on what it means to him. “Art has a different meaning for me,” he said. “It’s something I do because it’s fun,” McKown said, solidifying his enthusiasm and willingness to grow as an illustrator. He typically sticks to paper and pencil, having a general disdain for the computerdriven art world. Another thing he isn’t fond of is the act of actually putting brush to canvas. He says he feels comfortable with illustration and doesn’t really want to deviate. “You’ll see doodles all over my notes,” McKown said as he discussed the limited therapeutic effects that his illustrations have on his personal life.
While bored in class, Mckown says he would rather draw what’s going on than transcribe a lecture. Boredom is fuel for the mind to wander, and wander it does, especially when McKown has a pen in his hand. “I find myself pretty good at drawing,” McKown said humbly. He admits, however, that you don’t typically see his style of drawing in museums. It would be a shame to see his amazing illustrations and drawings go to waste over his lifetime. There is no real career in art for McKown. He plans on going into the military and maybe earning a bit on the side from his illustrations.
Sophomore Connor Hepworth creates a music-based comic by Paige McCorkle, staff writer For some, they start at an early age, but not Connor Hepworth. His unique artistic abilities came about while he was listening to music. Hepworth says he was “on the bus listening to some tasty jams” early his freshman year when he got the idea to create a music-based comic book. Hepworth has just recently started creating art. He says that he has not been artistic his whole life. This comes as a surprise to most people. Some would think that based on his artistic abilities, he has been doing it for as long as he can walk, but in fact he has only been involved in making his comic book -called “Mechanical Aether” -- for about a year. Although some people might consider Hepworth an artist or a cartoonist, he calls himself an author. This is because he does not only make the pictures for his comic book, but also writes stories for it.
Hepworth said he is “just expressing his ideas and would like to make [the comics] for people who want something to enjoy.” Although he has only recently started his comic book, he has grown a lot in the time from when he started and has recently added two new characters. Hepworth said he wants his comics to be remembered for being unique, and after he found his passion writing and making art, he decided that he wants this to eventually lead to a career. Even though Hepworth has fun creating comics, there are challenges that he faces. Hepworth says his greatest challenge is “trying to figure out what character I make [and] goes best with my story.” Hepworth has come a long way in his artistic abilities and continues to surprise his family and friends with more to come.
On Oct. 5, sophomore Connor Hepworth continues work on “Mechanical Aether,” a story for which he is writing and creating artwork. Photos by Beth Britton.
Artwork by Connor Hepworth
HALLOWEEN
October 25, 2018 rustlernews.com
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The holiday season brings a wave of tricks and Insta treats
by Callan Garner, staff writer Holidays are a fun time for all, sparking “insta worthy” photos for some, and bags filled with candy for others. Trick-ortreating and costume dressing is now only seen as entertaining for younger children. As teens approach high school, eighth grade is usually the last year on the streets, knocking on doors in store-bought or homemade costumes. Instead, most high school students participate in “gatherings” on Halloween, watching horror movies or telling ghost stories around the fire, trying to get a rise out of their peers. Still binging on sweets, and dressing up ridiculously, the spirit behind specifically trick-or-treating seems to have faded away, accompanied by the courage to knock on doors, and walk easily through haunted houses. Most teens enjoy socializing and creating crazy
memories with their friends during the holiday season. But freshman Hayden Collins prefers something a bit closer to home. “I just love spending time with my mom on Halloween and eating a bunch of junk food,” Collins said. She said she loves to use her holiday time laughing with her mother and grandmother. Instead of trick-or-treating with a group of friends, she also enjoys binge watching horror movies. Some of her favorites are IT, Paranormal Activity 1-6, Chainsaw Massacre, and Poltergeist. However, junior Johnny Lee would rather go from the Sparkettes haunted hayride to other haunted houses on the “spookiest day of the year.” With adrenaline pumping through their veins as monster after monster tries to spook them, Lee and his friends
10 Horror Movies to watch this Halloween
1. It (2017) 2. It follows (2014) 3. The Babadook (2014) 4. The Conjuring (2013) 5. Friend Request (2016) 6. Hush (2016) 7. The Curse of Chucky (2013) 8. The Babysitter (2017) 9. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1990) 10. Poltergeist (2015)
by Dorla Gittins, staff writer
Parents don’t have to be scared for Halloween safety by Callan Garner, staff writer We all hear the urban myths and legends behind Halloween. The belief that people would put LSD or other drugs in children’s candy bags, or even stoop so low as to put razor blades into the candy itself, plagued urban moms for decades. Most people in Great Falls, including math teacher Steve Skaer, are not concerned. “I think that because there are so many other kids running around on the block that (mine) would be just fine,” Skaer said. “I didn’t really have many major fears, but if they were flying solo then I would have been a bit more (fearful).” Allowing his children to trick-or-treat on their own since about the age of 10, Skaer, along with many other parents, put his trust in the idea of “herd protection,” and here in Great Falls that is just fine. Downtown and the mall offer a “safe” trick-ortreating time for children to collect candies in the shops.
Wall Street 24/7 published a study of each of the safest cities to trick-or-treat in, in each state, and as John Harrington published in the Great Falls Tribune, Malmstrom Air Force base was the safest place in Montana. Only reaffirming the reasoning behind such calm and confident parents. However relaxed Halloween can be, there will always be tips and safety precautions taken to increase the ease of which trick-or-treating can be for all. Staying on sidewalks is a major precaution. Although drivers specifically know not to drive recklessly on Halloween, the unknown can still strike, resulting in injury or death. Through all the horror stories you hear, and all the warning you get before you go out, Halloween is still fun for children and adults of all ages. From dressing up in your favorite costume, to handing out candy to children who remind you of your past, Halloween is a time memorable by all.
like to participate in the stereotypical, yet extremely thrilling, Halloween traditions. While some students spend time with both friends or family, freshman Riley Medan spends time with her friends, who happen to be her siblings as well. Harvest Springs Church has a Halloween party for younger kids, almost making it perfect having many younger siblings. Going to the fairgrounds, Medan said she looks forward to spending time with her siblings. “I think it’s so adorable watching my siblings have a lot of fun there,” Medan said. Whether Halloween is spent with family, friends or both, it is a time meant to be full of laughter and lots of sweets. If you decide to dress up and go out, or stay cozy and inside, Halloween can bring the bumps, shivers, and chills to any participant.
Adventures
in an unseen world
by Callan Garner, staff writer Growing up in a world full of monsters, 13-year-old Olyia knew this Halloween would be no different than the rest. Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and skeletons roamed the street in true form on the one night no one would question. Unsure of how to protect her family this time, she gathered her equipment and began. Ever since she was a little girl, Olyia’s parents left for vacation the day before Halloween and came back on the first of November. She knew what she had to do: protect her kingdom from those waiting on its destruction. Putting on her favorite movie, Olyia went to work. She had four hours to protect her home before the trick-or-treaters came out, along with the real monsters of the land. Barricading the front door with her couch was always the first move. This way if anyone came out early, they wouldn’t be allowed in. Salt already in hand, Olyia sprinkled a thin line between the couch and the door, just taking precautions. Sprinting around the house, she continued to sprinkle thin lines on window frames, in front of external doors, and around vents, forgetting that when the heater turns on, the salt will blow away. Finally finishing her first round of precautions, Olyia took a few minutes to herself. Throwing herself onto the floor with cookies in hand and her movie still playing, the little girl soon fell asleep. Waking to the sound of trick-or-treaters obnoxiously banging on her door, Olyia was startled awake, disheveled and upset. Not only had she not finished her safety precautions, but there were already people waiting to be let in. No longer worried about the big things, she turned off all the lights, shut the drapes, and waited till the fake little monsters went away. As soon as they stepped off her porch, she whipped open the door, placed a bowl of candy on a pedestal and only hoped that that would be enough to keep the children only a few years younger than herself at bay. Finally thinking that she had done enough, Olyia went back to her movie. Rewinding back to the part where she fell asleep, she stuffed her face with popcorn and continued to watch. That is until someone started to repeatedly knock on the door. Who could it be? Was it because the bowl of candy was out? Olyia was hesitant to look, but forced herself to try and glance outside the window, trying to get a look at the stranger. As soon as she began to look out the drapes, the knocking stopped. Unsure what to do, she quickly shut the curtains and tried to go back to just watching her movie. But yet again, the knocking began as soon as she sat down. Unsure of what to do, Olyia marched over to the door, courage in her heart, unlocked the deadbolt, opened the door, and stopped. For this was the most terrifying monster of them all.
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The Flavors of Fall
by Madsion McKenzie and Katie Mygland, staff writers
What do the students think?
Students have individual ideas of what the fall season means to them, and what foods that go along with it. “Some fall foods that I like are pumpkin, pumpkin spice, hazelnut, [and] things like that.” said sophomore Adonai Gray. Fall includes the cherished spices and warm delicacies that warm our hearts, which almost always contains the fall foods like pumpkins, squash, nutmeg, cinnamon spice, and more. It seems that fall foods make the season what it is, and Kline agrees. “It wouldn’t be the same without the foods, Thanksgiving is the highlight of fall, and without it, it would be different.” Kline said Students learn to help out in the kitchen and make meals for their families. While some may be inexperienced, they still show potential for expressing the love of fall. “I grew up with not really living with the change of the leaves, but living in Japan with the cherry blossom changes, and they only lasted for a couple of weeks before wilting. Here, everyone talks about the changes in the Photos from Creative Commons temperature, and it’s sad that the fall season here doesn’t last long.” said sophomore Lily Grove’s. While teachers may have a lot of experience with the fall foods, students and young minds share a different perspective on the subject entirely. Fall doesn’t last long, and with the holiday season around the corner, it is all the more reason to enjoy the pleasant fall foods.
“Fall food represents family because it brings families together.”
The educators’ perspective
Teachers also have their insight on the fall season and the food that belongs with the season. “It is an opportunity to stock up for winter, the food is sweeter, and people eat more of the fall food; fall foods represents family because brings families and friends together for the holidays,” said Warren Mayes. The season of cool weather allows for families to come together as a whole and allows them to enjoy family activities. “I do not like pumpkin pie. My favorite part is the stuffing you only get it once or twice a year depending if you have stuffing for christmas,” said Mayes. Stuffing is considered fall food on some occasions but stuffing is used for flavoring the turkey or a casserole. Though you have the fall foods you can’t have fall without the cherished snow activities as well. “Fall foods are like comfort foods like family, reminds people of family and friends,” said teacher Lori Hoff. Family does enjoy the comforts of the beloved fall foods. You have the cherished turkey, mashed potatoes with or without gravy, pumpkin pie and everything in between. Some people may not like pumpkin pie and that’s okay, they might have pecan or apple pie instead.
-- Warren Mayes, math teacher
Incoming TV and movies: staff picks TV Show or Movie
Date Released
Background Information
The Flash: Season 5
Oct. 9
A speedster fights metahumans who put his city in danger.
Riverdale: Season 3
Oct. 10
A group of teens go through high school in a town where everything goes wrong.
The Hate U Give
Oct. 19
An African-American female witnesses police brutality and goes on a journey of enlightenment.
Halloween (2018)
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Oct. 19
Laurie Strode confronts the masked figure that has haunted her for 40 years.
Nov. 2
Venturing into the fourth realm where a special key disappears, Clara tries to bring peace to an unstable world.
by Jayla Mitchell, staff writer
by Jayla Mitchell, staff writer While many new movies and television shows are being released this fall, I am most excited for The Hate U Give. I read the book my freshman year and finished it in only a few days. About a teenage girl dealing with the death of her friend at the hands of the police, the book gives insight on the Black Lives Matter movement. The novel was captivating, tear-jerking, and one of my favorite reads. Although most books are better than their movie counterparts, I have high expectations and am hoping the film will be as wonderfully put together as the book was written. by Katie Mygland, staff writer I am really excited to see The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. I heard of the movie through theater previews and TV commericals. I am a huge fan of Alice in Wonderland, and this movie is just like it. I feel like this movie is going to make me laugh because it looks humorous and adventerous. I like thrilling movies, and it seems really good according to previews and commericals. I think this is going to be a great movie.
SPORTS
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Fall sports coming to an end by Gabrielle Pope, sports editor As fall sports gradually come to an end, the pressure is on as playoffs and state tournaments are soon to come. Cross Country had their state meet on Oct. 20 which wrapped up their season. Varsity runner and junior Connor O’Hara is pleased with how the season turned out for him individually and as a team. “Personally the season has gone very well for me, top 10 in the state was awesome. As a team we also did well, almost every guy ran a PR (personal record),” he said. Volleyball is another fall sport that is soon coming to an end with playoffs on Oct. 30 in Great Falls, so make sure to come support your Lady Rustlers. “I am confident for playoffs because when we play as a team we do really well,we just need to show up and show out,” senior Teagan Taylor said. Taylor thinks it is important to be a versatile player and has been one of her strong suits this year she said she is working on hitting and getting her shots down to assure that she is doing her part for the team. She says that to prepare for playoffs as a team they are working on their weak spots to make them stronger so they can play better. As far as football goes, senior Nick Konesky is ready to work hard and play his best for the last couple games of his senior year. “Right now we are preparing for the GFH game by trying to watch a lot of film and just trying to figure out who their best players are and how we can shut them down,” he said. Konesky is sad that his high school football career is almost over, but he is looking to continue the sport in college. “One of my greatest achievements this year has been playing good enough for college coaches to come look at me,” he said. Football has a few big games still left to play. The crosstown game will be at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 26, and if the Rustlers make it to playoffs the first round will be on Nov. 2 and the championship game will take place on Nov.16.
Top Photo: Boys Cross Country team takes off for the long haul on Sept. 14. Left: Girls JV Volleyball team gathers in celebration of a point against Billings Senior on Sept. 21 Right: Seniors Tyler Baker and Jayson Ingalls getting ready to play on Sept. 14. Photos by Nancy Beston.
Q&A
How were you injured this season?
I was stepping up in the pocket and my cleat got stuck in the turf and I hyperextended it.
What was the result of the incident?
I tore my ACL early in the season against Big Sky. A few weeks later I decided to play on it against Flathead and ended up tearing my miniscus and partially tore my LCL.
How has it impacted your last high school season?
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Kellen Hartman
The guys have been nothing but supportive to me and it’s helped me get through this terrible event.
What are your plans after high school?
I didn’t get to play the amount of games I wanted to, which puts college football in a tough spot but I still will consider playing in college if I have the oppertunity.
SPORTS EDITOR
Kellen Hartman in the game against Capital. Photo by Pat O’Connell.
Gabrielle Pope
How my school spirit has evolved through the years
I’ve always been a dedicated Rustler — some years more than others, some years less. Freshman year I loved going to games and dressing all out for Homecoming, coming to school decked out in CMR gear to show my pride for this new exciting environment and group I am a part of. Rain, sleet, snow, freezing wind. It didn’t matter how cold or uncomfortable I was. I came to support and socialize and cheer on our Rustlers. This was the year I kind of found out about the spirit gear, and little freshman me was determined to get something. I was at every football, volleyball, soccer, and basketball game. It didn’t matter what I was doing before or if I had plans for that night. I was at that game. Sophomore year was similar to freshman year, but it ended in almost having to beg peers to come to the games with me when I
wanted to go. I was never brave enough to go alone. Maybe it was because it was colder that season than other seasons, or maybe it was the people I was surrounding myself with. Whatever it might have been, there was less of a desire to attend the games, but I was still there sometimes. Junior year is when it all went downhill. I went to a few games, off and on -- depending on if there was anything else going on that night. But for the most part now I was the one who was being dragged to the games. Senior year… our year on top. We are now supposed to be the role models. Not just in cheering but in everything. The first day I preached about respect to the school, to our friends, to our teachers, to those who aren’t our friends, and I took a little of my own advice that morning. I have now approached the games with a new sense of spirit and encouragement.
Yes I do socialize during the games, and no I am not there because I love a good football game. Sometimes I leave not even knowing if we won or lost, but I am there. I am present at that game, loving the time that I am there, learning new things about the sport every time I go, meeting new people, talking to people I might not see because our schedules don’t align, and that is the fun of the game. Sometimes I go home covered in baby powder, with no voice, and I am OK with that. I love those games where everyone was so energized and you see a chain effect through the whole crowd. Basically what I am getting at here is that I have no obligation to come to all of the games wearing camo pants and dressed in green and gold. I do it because if I were out on that field or court I would want a good support system in the stands, and so now that I have learned the importance of that I am here to be one of those people.
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Seniors reflect on and look forward to crosstown clashes by Grace Carr, editor-in-chief Competition and school spirit sweeps through the crowd and among the players every crosstown game. Coaches are yelling, students are cheering, and parents are snapping pictures. The seniors, however, are preparing for their last hurrah as the season comes to an end. “It was surreal and very bitter-sweet,” senior cross-country runner Savannah Bateman said after her last crosstown meet. The Rustlers have had a great season against the Great Falls High Bison in the fall of the 20182019 school year. CMR has kept the winning streak alive and won every crosstown clash so far. “The girls won for their 8th year in a row, and the boys for their 13th year,” Bateman said. The girls cross country team ran a nearly perfect score, and several runners met their personal goals at the Anaconda Hills course during crosstown. “I ran my fastest time in four years on the Anaconda course,” Bateman said. Tyler Golightly also reflected on C. M. Russell’s success this season for the soccer team. “2012 was the last time we lost to Great Falls High,” he said. Golightly was a goalkeeper for the boys varsity soccer team. He has been playing since he was four
years old. “[Last crosstown I was] happy because it was senior night and we kept our winning streak,” he said. “I’ll miss everything, everybody.” Volleyball has also had great success this season. They won both matches against the Bison, sweeping them on their home court the second game. The tension is up as we approach the final crosstown game of the fall. Our Rustler football team will compete against the Great Falls High Bison on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. and mark the end of their season. “I’m feeling pretty good going into our last game of the season, a little banged up but I’m good,” senior varsity football player Bryce Depping said. Depping has a positive outlook on his final crosstown game of the season. “I think the team overall is very excited and we still have a very positive attitude going into the game,” he said. The Great Falls Public School District along with K99 and KOOL 92.9 will be hosting a Crosstown Tailgate Party on Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. in front of Memorial Stadium. Hot dogs from Everyday IGA and Pepsi will be sold for just two dollars.
(Bottom) Senior varsity soccer player Tyler Golightly plays in the crosstown game on Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium. Golightly is the goalkeeper for the Rustler soccer team and has been playing since he was four years old. Photo by Trey Behling.
Quick Questions Freshman - Volleyball Sophomore - Football Lauren Lindseth Colton DeVoss
(Top) The varsity Rustler volleyball team celebrates during their game against Billings Senior on Sept. 21. The volleyball team defeated the Bison at both crosstown clashes. Photo by Nancy Beston.
Athletes of Autumn by Taylor Willmarth and Madison McKenzie
Junior - Soccer Hayley Cochran
Senior - Golf Landen Blades
“I think we have been doing good; we are all playing as a team and having fun.”
“Our JV team has done a lot better than we did last year as Freshmen”
How do you feel you and your team did this season?
“[I] could help score a little more.”
“I feel I could have done better, but it was the best season that I have had.”
“Just keep working to get better and continue to have a good attitude.”
“[I’ll] be in the weightroom and persuade other teammates to [also].”
What was your favorite game of the season?
“Crosstown because I scored two goals.”
“I would have to say Old Works because of the scenery.”
“My mom. She has been my coach growing up and she played in college too so she has taught me a lot.”
“Troy Anderson, the quarterback for the Bobcats. He’s a team leader.”
Who has been your biggest role model in sports?
“My coach! I feel that we came out very strong.”
“...Jordan Spieth. He is a really good golfer.”
“Pretzel with cheese.”
“Nachos with [plain] nacho cheese.”
What snack do you order at the concession stand?
“Popcorn.”
“Pretzel with cheese.”
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The volleyball and wrestling teams anticipate using the new gym facilities
Renovations come to an end in CMR’s new gym. Photos by Jackson Howell
by Jayla Mitchell and Aspen Lucero, staff writers When senior Kai Stewart and his teammates learned of the new wrestling facilities, they weren’t as excited as expected. It became a joke among them that more space means more work.“One sprint in the new room will be like three in the old,” he said. All jokes aside, Stewart believes the gym is going to help the team out in many ways. In fact, they have already gotten new singlets out of having a new wrestling space, and the coach will have his own office. Overall, he’s excited because he will be training in “a much better environment.” The wrestling center is larger, so they won’t constantly be “running into each other,” causing less injuries. Along with the physical aspect, he thinks the team’s mentality will be improved. “With the new room, we all have a new attitude,” Stewart said. Like Stewart, junior Quinton Spring believes the team’s demeanor will change. “It’ll make us more positive now that we have a nicer place to practice,” he said. Because of that and other benefits of the new facility, Spring is looking forward to working in a different area.
“I’m just excited that we’re getting a new wrestling room,” he said, “It’s really nice, and it’s pretty big in there.” The wrestling facilities aren’t all that is new. There will also be a space for the volleyball players. Like Stewart and Spring, junior volleyball player Ryan Lawson is excited for the spacious gym to open. The new addition will be especially nice for the freshman and sophomore teams because it will allow them to practice right after school. Since the current gym only allows for two volleyball practices to go on at once, “they have to wait like three hours” until the Varsity and JV teams are done with their practice, Lawson said. Because Lawson was a sophomore last year, she understands how frustrating that can be. Like Lawson, senior Ally Dube highly anticipates the opening of the new gym and agrees that it will benefit the younger teams due to the earlier practice. “The teams who can’t [practice right after school] will be able to [now] so they won’t have to practice so late,” said Dube. Along with that, Dube mentioned the new gym looked fairly sizable. “It’s super cool and super new,” Dube said, “It’s really big.”
Q: How much does abortion cost? A:
Although getting an abortion may seem like the best way out of a hard situation, it’s much more expensive than the doctor’s bill alone. Besides the possible physical complications and the continuing guilt and regret that lasts for years, a child must die for an abortion fo be “successful.” How much does an abortion cost? One human life.
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Soccer season wraps up
by Hannah Pospisil, staff writer Charles M. Russell High School’s soccer players feel a wave of bittersweet feelings wash over them as the season comes to an end. Junior Lauren Rich said she is happy with the accomplishments that the varsity girls team has made this year, including beating Bozeman High School as well as Senior High School for the first time in her high school soccer career. “I thought [this season] was really good,” Rich said. “We definitely improved over the season.” “I’d say we work really well together as a team, we kind of, like, flow together I’d say. There wasn’t really a lot of drama or anything,” she said. Despite the successful season, there were a few injuries among the three captains of the varsity boys team, including two injured ankles, a concussion, and a broken finger. Senior Stratton Bohl suffered from a sprained ankle that put him in a boot with crutches for a week. “The injury really put me into a slump when I got back on the field and I had lost lots of my fitness and that really affected the way I played the next week back on the field. It was also hard to miss my first game in my whole soccer career, so that was hard to watch and not be on the field with my friends playing,” Bohl said. Luckily, Bohl’s ankle healed quickly, and he got back on the field as soon as he could. Senior Morgan Murphy is also happy with the way the season ended. “It started out kind of rocky, but we’ve been doing a lot better, and we beat teams that we haven’t beat for a few years,” she said. Murphy’s favorite part of the season was beating Bozeman, which is a big accomplishment for CMR’s soccer team. “I’d say we’re like a family,” Rich said, explaining why she loves being on her team.
The Rustler girls and boys cruised to victory at Crosstown. Photos by Nancy Beston.
Before you choose to have an abortion or encourage someone you know to have one, take the time to get the facts.
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BACK PAGE San Diego artist brings
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CITY VIBES into Great Falls art
by Callan Garner, staff writer When artist Cameron Moberg came to town, he knew he wanted to bring something special to this place where 58,876 people call home. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, downtown Great Falls is by far the hub of activity in the town with a population of a little under 60,000. However, if visited, one would wonder why this dreary, dilapidated strip of stores was “the center of all things interesting.” Businesses like Electric City Coffee use a vintage feel to their advantage, creating an atmosphere unobtained anywhere else in Great Falls. Yet this is the interior, and if not entered, one may not even think to go in and experience the unique ambience. Moberg said he chose to paint in Great Falls for one main reason. “It needed it. There is a lot of great art there, but not outside in the downtown area. Putting up some art that is a little more edgy will hopefully bring in more people to see it, and then those people will shop at the businesses, in turn helping boost the downtown economy,” he said. Great Falls is beginning to “go down hill” in the eyes of juniors Nancy Beston and McKenzie
Connell. From favorite stores closing due to financial struggles, to getting more gas stations and hotels instead of new, exciting businesses, Great Falls is no longer something special. Moberg hopes to help change that. With the job title of artist, educator, and curator, Moberg has a wide range of abilities to influence the world around him when it comes to his art. “On the artist side of me I focus on murals and canvas painting. But all in all it’s street art in its style. I’m a graffiti artist at heart but what I do these days would be considered street art,” Moberg said. “As for the ‘educator’ in me, I do that a few ways. I educate people on street art by offering classes. These classes are a combination of lecture and experiences. As a curator I often curate festivals or placing other artists works in businesses.” His art can be found in countries around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, England, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Grateful for the opportunities offered, and personally made, Moberg finds comfort in knowing that his pieces bring smiles and gratitude to people of all ages.
Art affects community in broadly “painted” strokes
photo by Callan Garner.
photo by Callan Garner.
Artwork can bring a smile to people’s faces. It gives them beauty in places normally overlooked. Places like Great Falls would only benefit from more artwork. Emily Cappis, a member of the CMR Class of 2018 currently studying at MSU, said there is a big difference between Bozeman and Great Falls when it comes to art and its impact. “In downtown Bozeman you definitely see way more art. It seems like every corner there is either an art shop or a mural on a wall of a building. Downtown Bozeman is very bright and there is always a lot of people walking around,” Cappis said. “I think the art plays a role in that. Great Falls has art downtown, which is awesome, but in Bozeman it is literally everywhere. You see a lot of support for local shops and businesses. I really wish I could see more of that in Great Falls.” Moberg agrees. Art is impactful, and without it both economy and community struggle, he said. Growing up drawing, Moberg has always been interested in art. However, 1992 specifically stuck out, in that that was when Moberg decided to get into graffiti, which eventually became his majority of artwork. This was the stepping stone to the paintings he does today, trying to capture his vision of God within nature. Absolutely in love with nature, Moberg said he tries to capture his admiration for the natural world in his pieces.
The blank canvas of Great Falls is filled much to the appreciation of CMR art students Most art students in Great Falls would agree that the Electric City would benefit from an increase in artwork offered to the public eye. Museums and galleries are stunning, but rarely can one simply walk down the street and be struck by something so powerful and influential, it makes you stop. Senior AP Art student Marissa Bosley agrees. “I think there is always room for more art, and because Great Falls is a fairly dull town, I would definitely support more murals to help liven the atmosphere, even in a small way,” Bosley said. “I really just wish to see more around the city.” A goal of Moberg’s was to bring as much art and life as possible into Great Falls. In less than two weeks, he painted five solo murals, collaborated with one of his favorite artists, Sheree Nelson, and gave a class for children. Moberg states that this is a normal pace for him, making it nothing but natural. “I was forced to learn how to paint fast. For a long time I had a
full-time job that didn’t meet our needs financially as a family, so I would often only have one, two days for side gigs on the weekend. So I had to learn to paint really fast,” Moberg said. Comfortable with the challenge, Moberg still loves what he does. Unable to count the number of his pieces around the globe, Moberg highlights winning a reality show on street car art (titled Street Art Throwdown) and participating the Tippecanoe Arts Federation festival in Lafayette, Ind., as some of his most impactful memories. Moberg said he really just cares about the impact that he leaves behind - the influence that will hopefully spark younger enthusiasts to just “go for it.” “I just want to encourage other artists to go for it. Don’t wait for work to come to you. That will never happen. You have to be as creative in the way that you get work, that you are in the way you create.”