Sept. 13, 2018
THE STAMPEDE an open forum for student expression
CMR welcomes new staff members PAGE 4 Students, staff find summer adventure PAGES 6-7 In the spotlight: Best local study spots PAGE 9
Vol. 54, Issue 1
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Grace Carr
Editor welcomes staff to the new year
The Stampede
C. M. Russell High School Great Falls, MT September 13, 2018 Vol. 54 Issue 1 www.rustlernews.com
The school year has officially begun. This new chapter in our high school careers brings homework, half-priced school supplies, and unfocused minds. At least there is a wonderful new issue of “The Stampede” to improve your recently lowered spirits. With such a large staff, I look forward to delivering a diverse and fun newspaper to the student body during the 2018-19 school year. This school year will bring many changes to “The Stampede.” So far, we have revamped our cover, fonts, and layout to give our publication a modern twist. We are also making an effort to update our website and produce more online content. One of my goals for the paper is to ensure we publish and cover topics involving a wide range of the student body and staff. I want to recognize students with different talents, strong political opinions, and unique hobbies. I want to give a strong voice to the residents of Charles M. Russell High School. In addition to covering the students and staff, I hope to provide
readers with content that is interesting, informative, and makes you want to pick up the paper. We are taking steps to encourage the CMR community to become more involved in our publication. For example, twice a year we will be publishing a larger version of “The Stampede.” It will include a larger diversity of topics and graphics, more researched articles, and an increased use of color. We have grown so much as a newspaper, and I am overjoyed to continue improving this publication. Thank you to Beth Britton, Kerry Parsons, and the other leaders at CMR who make this publication possible. And a special thank you in advance to the custodians who must deal with our mess on late night and our scattered room everyday. We will continue to make this paper worth the hassle every issue. I cannot wait to see what our staff creates this year, and I am excited to work with each and every one of you.
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
adviser Beth Britton
2 - Table of Contents, Editor in Chief column NEWS 3 - New backpack rule, Summary of political summer, Rustler Beginnings, Holly’s column 4 - New teachers, Foreign exchange students, Homecoming prep OPINION 5 - Editorial, School spirit, Sophie’s column
principal Kerry Parsons
Sports Editor Gabrielle Pope staff Callan Garner Jackson Howell Jayla Mitchell Austin McIntosh Kaylebb Stahmer Maggie Peterson Hannah Pospisil Nancy Beston Katie Mygland
Table of Contents
CENTER - Summer Adventures Madison McKenzie Kerrigan Edwards Malcolm Contreras Taylor Willmarth Elinor VanGilder Gloria Baldevia Aspen Lucero Lauren Rich Dorla Gittins
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.
Editorial Policy
FEATURES 8 - Question chart, Rustler Pride, McKenzie’s column ENTERTAINMENT 9 - Study break, Songs & stuff, Quinn’s column
On Aug. 27, the first day of school activities included tours of the building, a tug of war and performance by the cheerleaders at the assembly in the fieldhouse. Photos by Jackson Howell.
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
SPORTS 10 - Promising freshmen, Sport’s schedule, golf, Gabby’s column 11 - Fall sports roundup BACK PAGE 12 - Construction COVER PHOTO Members of the Junior ROTC present the flags at the first day assembly in the fieldhouse. Photo by Beth Britton.
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 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
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NEWS
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Freshmen class appreciates the return of Rustler Beginnings by Madison McKenzie, staff writer
Following a one-year absence, Rustler Beginnings is back and kicking at CMR. First impressions are important, and the freshmen received the warm welcome they should get. Being a new student in an unknown environment can be difficult, and without the tours and traditions being spread to our young peers, it can be overwhelming for many. Students as well as student government adviser Ryan Anderson, who also teaches English and coaches football, share how they were affected
by the sudden change in the school. The results were an astounding appreciation for bringing back the first-day tours; many people stressed the importance of the activity and how learning to be a Rustler is a big step to becoming one. “The first pep assembly, they got booed. I remember the upperclassmen cause they didn’t know when to stand up, when to sit down, things like that,” Anderson said. Freshmen who weren’t able to partake in learning CMR’s traditions and customs were lost, and looking back many believe it was a big mistake.
Summer 2018 Political Summary
by Sophie Kluge, news and opinion editor, and Mitchell said. She noticed the large Elinor VanGilder, staff writer turnout, commenting on how many As summer break hit, our political “fake fans” of Trump there were. climate was rapidly changing. We were “I talked about how many people you in a time where fear of a new President, see, who had never really cared about whose extreme opinions lacked political politics or Trump, show up in MAGA expertise, was affecting a major portion of gear,” Mitchell said. Bosley also attended the nation. Now the economy is flourishing the rally, but as an audience member. and Trump supporters are happy. However, “I had so much fun, and I think he did a some things have gained the attention of really good job,” the public, Brett Bosley said. Kavanaugh being Jennings, on nominated for the other hand, Supreme Court doubts that Justice Anthony the President’s Kennedy’s seat, appearance for example. will have Kavanaugh has an effect a controversial on voters. past, but one “ Te s t e r, thing stands even as a out: his stance Democratic on abortion. “I candidate, is don’t think he’s President Trump visited Great Falls on July 5 for a a household going to overturn rally in support of senate candidate Matt Rosendale, name in Roe v. Wade; and thousands of people attended both in favor of the Montana and I never really administration and protesting the President. Photo by is a lot more Callan Garner. thought that,” central than senior Seamus Jennings said. the other left politicians in the state,” he Although Jennings isn’t thrilled with said. Tester, who has been Montana’s the pick, he believes it’s a lesser evil. senator since 2007, is a “commoner” in “I don’t think there is anyone better Jenning’s eyes, and he can’t see why at this point so Democrats should people would want him out of office. just accept what they got,” Jennings Mitchell also thinks explained. Senior Marissa Bosley agrees Tester will win the election. with Jennings, saying that there could “People think Montana is such be worse candidates out there. One thing a red state, but I disagree,” she Bosley recognizes about Kavanaugh’s said. Overall, all three think Trump stance is that it won’t really matter. has done an OK job as President. “I know anti-gun laws don’t stop “He’s made a lot of progress, but we still people from getting guns, so anti-abortion have a lot of issues to face,” Bosley said. laws won’t stop abortions,” Bosley said. Mitchell agrees, saying she would like to see Trump wants Kavanaugh to attain the him become a better, more “professional” SCOTUS, but here in Montana, his focus is on President by the end of the year. Matt Rosendale, whose campaign targets Jennings, on the other hand, Democrat Jon Tester. President Trump would like him to stay politically idle. came to Montana twice over the summer “I just want to see him not to endorse him, once to Great Falls and deliver on all the things he promised again to Billings. Junior Madison Mitchell the people he took advantage of.” went to the rally in town, but not to watch. “I went to protest, and it went very well, I didn’t meet any rude people,”
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This year, student government gave the tours to new students. It went really well, according to Anderson, and the freshmen were able to become a part of the school. The class of 2022 got the needed support and welcome that only comes from CMR, and they got the details for becoming a Rustler. Sophomore Wyatt Kjono shared how the freshmen got what they needed. He gave new students this year a quote of encouragement. “Don’t be afraid to try new things,” Kjono stated.
Consideration of backpacks in the classroom by Kaylebb Stahmer, staff writer
Backpacks are a thing lugged around carrying school supplies for a majority of students, but they aren’t all that. Multiple concerns come up when discussing backpacks’ place in the classroom, which includes tripping, taking up too much space, and a common place for contraband. Associate Principal Nate Achenbach described the administration’s stance on backpacks. “When we visit with the teachers to start the year, the concern with backpacks would be a safety issue,” he said. Why they are considered that include how students have a heavy weight with them going up and down stairs, blocked aisles in the classroom that make it hard to move around, and that a majority of contraband found are in backpacks. Holly Ingeman, an English teacher at CMR, says that backpacks used to not be allowed in classrooms, but around 10 years ago that was
changed. Since then they have become a hassle to deal with in the classroom. “It (backpacks) limits my ability to teach, limits my mobility in the classroom,” Ingeman said. In the classroom, her students have to walk to her desk for one-on-one assistance rather than her approaching them. Chemistry teacher Chris Hibbert enforces a no-backpack policy in his classroom that he has had for many years. Since he and his students handle many volatile substances and acids in his classroom, he notes that the danger that could result from tripping is a concern. He “walks a lot and talks a lot” in his classroom as well, which is made harder if backpacks are there. “If each one of my 30 students comes in with a bag that occupies about 2 sq. feet of floor times my 30 students, that gives me about 60 sq. feet of floor that I can now trip over,” Hibbert said.
ONLINE EDITOR by Holly Spragg
No exceptions to emotions
Over the summer I spent a month in the east coast. During that time, I went to New York and saw the 9/11 memorial. I received warnings that it would be an emotional time, but I do not consider myself an emotional person so I wasn’t expecting to be irked too much. I was soon proven wrong before I even got into the building. At the North and South tower pools, they had all the names of those who passed away in them. As you looked around, you could see flowers scattered on a few names. The flowers symbolized that person’s birthday. It was surreal to look around and see the markings of who would have been 17 years older that day. As you walk into the building you are greeted with a cute yellow lab and airportesque security and a type of seriousness unlike any other. You witnessed pictures of the victims and heard their last phone call, photos and videos played of the tragedy that happened on that day As you walked through you wondered if the museum and the sadness would ever end, but the truth is that it won’t. No matter if you believe it was real or a conspiracy, thousands of people died, and that is that.
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Meet theNEW
MARIA PORTER is the new secretary in the CMR media center. She was the secretary in the counseling office of GFHs. She loves pasta, reading, and is a fluent Spanish speaker. ERIN LOSCHINSKEY is the new English 1-2, 3-4 teacher. She previously taught at the high school level in Oklahoma. Loschinskey has lived in nine different states and enjoys running. Her favorite foods include key lime pie and shrimp and grits.
FACESof CMR
by Grace Carr, editor-in-chief
LAURA CLINE is the Resource Math educator. Cline previously taught K-12 Special Education in Big Sandy, Montana. She has had seven surgeries and loves tacos, camping, and DIY crafting.
MICHAEL JENKINS is one of the new paraprofessionals at CMR. He previously worked the same job at GFHS for ten years. He collects books, hates shaving, and loves “see-food.” He’s sees food and he eats it.
AMANDA MUNN is one of the awesome Space and Science Teachers. She previously taught medical science in Texas. She loves peanut butter and yoga. Munn has also had the opportunity to hike for 32 days in Norway.
ALICIA CARR is the new finance officer. She previously worked as a secretary in the CMR media center. Carr and her family camp and hike in a national park every summer. She also enjoys fly-fishing, scrapbooking, and eating Red Robin bacon cheeseburgers.
NICK BUDESKI is the new and only male counselor at CMR. He previously taught at Great Falls High School. He considers himself to be a “hobby farmer” and loves to rock climb. If you were to ask him his favorite food, he would simply respond with “why just one?”
SARAH SAIA is the new instructional coach. She used to be an English teacher at East Middle school. She loves sushi and paddleboarding. Saia is also one of the few people who can say they have red hair, blue eyes, and have a leftdominant hand.
ALEX LOWRY is a Health and Physical Education teacher, freshman girls basketball coach, and assistant softball coach. She was previously a Health and Physical Education teacher, Athletic Director, and basketball coach at Centerville. She likes any kind of seafood, loves to fly-fish, and has six other family members who teach in this school district.
SHAWN KELLEY is one of the new paraprofessional educators, but he used to be a transcriptionist in Australia. His favorite food is chicken parmesan and he enjoys role-play. Kelley can also say he has “lived in at least one country on every continent except Antarctica.”
NICHOLE NEWTON is a Speech Pathologist at both CMR and the Preschool at Malmstrom. She previously held this position at Chief Joseph Elementary as well as the Malmstrom Air Force Base. Her favorite food is Taco Pizza from Godfather’s Pizza and she currently has two children attending GFHS. She enjoyed any lake activity and watching her kids play sports.
CMR welcomes international HOMECOMING students with open arms Mon Tues Wed by Holly Spragg, online editor and Gloria Baldevia, staff writer Living in a different country is something that people either avoid or jump at the opportunity. For two students at CMR, that was a risk they were willing to take. Junior James Kin Pong Lau ventured from Hong Kong, China to Great Falls to experience a different culture and way of life. “In Hong Kong, we usually have busy lifestyle, but in here I want to do like work- life balance, so I can enjoy my school life and my time with my host family as well,” Lau said. Pong Lau mentioned that he noticed many differences in how people act and what they enjoy. “The people here are more friendly, and they talk a lot like to ask you, ‘how are you today?’ or ‘what’s up?” Pong Lau said on how Americans greet each other. Lau added that one of the main differences between Great Falls and Hong Kong was the buildings. He said that the buildings are bigger and more abundant, but that the environment here is good. Another student who came to Great Falls is junior Emilia Gerken from Germany. Gerken mentioned that adjusting to American life was difficult, but now it is good. Gerken also noticed the difference in how people interact. “People here are more friendly, and everybody says “hello” or “how are you?” In Germany, nobody says hello,” she said. Gerken added that the jeans and fashion are different from Germany and America. Aside from the cultural and social differences that Gerken experienced, she also shared that the education system in the country is something that is new to her. “In Germany we have one class and different subjects everyday. Here you have the same subjects everyday and different classes and different people. In Germany, we have all day the same people,” said Gerken about the comparison of education system between Germany and America. There are many things yet to be explored, but for these two students, it hasn’t been too bad.
Sept. 24-28 Thur
Hawaiian Day
Decades
Theme Day
Formal Dress
Powderpuff Football 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
Float Building 4-8 p.m. at the Fairgrounds
Marching Band Rehearsal 12-3 p.m.
Coronation 9:45 a.m.
Hall Decoration 3:15 - 5:30 p.m. CMR
Hall decoration judging
Float Building 4-7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds
Float Building 4-8 p.m. at the Fairgrounds
Fri Spirit Day BBQ 11:15 a.m. North Lawn Parade 2 p.m. on Central Avenue Football 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium Dance 9:45-11:30 p.m. Times Square
by Jayla Mitchell and Taylor Willmarth, staff writers
Artwork by Jayla Mitchell
OPINION
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Reminiscing on friendships Throughout our high school careers we are told that we will never get this time back. We are told to spend it with the people who make us smile uncontrollably and laugh consistently, and as we embark upon our senior year we have found that to be all too true. Multiple studies have shown that humans are social creatures and that without contact we are left with debilitating attributes that only inhibit our potential. As adolescents, our actions now are the ones that help mold us into the adults that we will become, only putting more importance on our social interactions From with our peers and making friendships point of view all the more impactful. Moving through high school, everyone fluctuates through friend groups, from the freshman year “groupies” who stayed with you from middle school to the senior year “besties” who will stay with you for the rest of your life, all the while making memories that will build the foundation of stories told for ages. As some of us participate in our final year of high school, this has all become more obvious. The importance of a solid friend group brightens and enhances the good times throughout the years. A firm foundation as one begins on the road to the future is key to finding success as one takes the necessary steps forward. Without the presence of a constant support system, many struggle through the four years of learning the ups and downs of life. Friends are just as important as good grades or being “the star” in sports. They have just as many benefits and life skills attached to them as anything else. Relationships that form in high school may not last forever, but our cognitive development during this time relies heavily upon them. When we finally cross the threshold into adulthood, we begin to place a greater importance on connecting with our peers; thus, the lessons we have learned throughout our adolescent years come to fruition. Whether you struggle through high school or simply sit back and enjoy the ride, the friendships built will impact your future. Use this time to go to the game on Friday night or to help with Homecoming decorations, because the memories and relationships made in these few key years will forever shape who you become.
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Above: A group of Rustler fans in the student section pose for a photo at the first home football game of the season. The Rustlers beat Glacier High School at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31. Left: A group of students watch the Great Falls Voyagers play during “CMR Night.” This game took place on Aug. 14. Attendance at both events was very high. Photos by Pat O’Connell.
Fan examines the culture of school spirit Quinn Soltesz, Features/Entertainment Editor As each new year of school rolls around, students often hear the phrase “school spirit” used over and over again, but what exactly does this catchall for the expectations of the student body actually mean? I have always looked at school spirit as meaning something different to each and every person who attends Charles M. Russell High School. Someone in pep band, for instance, would have a different definition of school spirit than someone who maybe goes to one or two football games a year and calls it good. Both of these people, whether they play the fight song at every basketball game, or just come out and support when they want to, are contributing to the communal spirit of our high school. So often I hear things like “if you aren’t cheering just go home” or “there weren’t enough people excited at the game” and it frustrates me as a fan and a student. People enjoy things differently. If you want to get to a game two hours early and scream from
the front row the whole time, that is great! I totally encourage you to do that and support your peers who work so hard every day to play well. What irks me is when people who do not get their early, who do not scream the whole game, get shamed and ridiculed. It is counterproductive to turn away those who showed up just because they are not living up to the expectations of how one is supposed to behave at these type of events. Would it not be better to just allow them to enjoy the event how they want to, and have them promote the good nature of the student section? All students need to remember that school activites are supposed to be a place where you can support your peer’s endeavours and cheer on your friends. Whether these events are athletic, artistic, or academic, going to them and being respectful and kind to all who are in attendance is key to fostering a spirit of goodwill that extends past the walls of our school.
NEWS AND OPINION EDITOR Sophie Kluge
Fellowship offers new political insight to curious student Walking into Jon Tester’s office in downtown Great Falls was a surreal feeling. Signing in, meeting everyone who works for him, and making small talk while we all waited for him made his appearance ten times better. Getting the opportunity to work in a fellowship for Sen. Tester is a dream come true. I had first wondered about applying for this position when I was a sophomore, but my age held me back so I applied to work for Sen. Steve Daines instead. Although I never got a call back from Daines, Tester’s office called me and asked if I could be put on the call list to help with reelection, and naturally, I said yes. I did not hear back from them until Sept. 9, when
one of the senator’s workers called me, seeing if I was interested in helping him get reelected. The next two days were filled with anticipation, and finally, Monday came and I headed to his office at 12:45. Then, 20 minutes later, Jon Tester walks through the doors and my heart stops. This is the man that I’ve idolized for years, the man that I’ve wanted to meet since I moved here. He shook all our hands and asked what grade we were in, and I was almost too starstruck to answer. We talked for about an hour and a half about legislative questions that anyone had. After the meeting concluded, one of his staffers pulled me aside and asked if I wanted to be part of his fellowship, a
group of young kids who want to help him get reelected. I was thrilled, and she continued to tell me all that the job entails: knocking on doors, calling people, just advocating in general for his campaign. They have to train me on some software that virtually all Democratic candidates use, along with learning about Tester’s legislation in depth so when I knock on doors or call people, I know what I’m talking about. It takes about ten hours of my time every week and is unpaid, but I am fine with that because being involved in politics is something I have always dreamed of, and being part of this campaign will only fuel my goals and ambition.
8 FEATURES What is your Who is go-to movie Jon Tester? food?
Bunch-aCrunch
I don’t know,
Socks, shoes, or What song do barefeet around you dance to in the house? the shower?
Socks
“Shooting Star” by Earth, Wind,
the name.
and Fire.
Cameron McCarthy, 12
Yeah, he’s
peanut butter
running for
Bare feet
“Most Girls” by Hailee Steinfeld.
senator right? Connor O’Hara, 11
Popcorn
Yeah, that guy with
Socks
I don’t listen to music in the shower.
seven fingers. Brenden Hessell, 10
Popcorn
Yes, he does something in the government.
Kendra Smith, 9
DESIGN EDITOR
Bare feet or socks.
PRIDE by Nancy Beston, staff writer and Holly Spragg, Online Editor
but I recognize
Pickles and
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I don’t dance in the shower.
some advice for those who are struggling. “I would tell people that are questioning or maybe not out, that if you wanna come out, come out. If you don’t want to, don’t. If you are in any harm coming out, don’t come out. You have time after high school to be away from the people who may discriminate against you. You are going to grow up, but don’t Photo courtesy of Zoe Fisher. give up because you are going To be proud means you to get there,” she said. are happy with yourself or Fisher spoke about how your achievements. Many being gay and a part of the students are proud of their LGBTQ community does not accomplishments in sports, define her at all. academics, etc. However, “I don’t like to be categorized, one student at CMR is part of I just want to be me,” she said. the world-wide movement of It is no secret that LGBTQ LGBTQ pride. members are targets of Junior Zoe Fisher identifies discrimination and hate. Fisher as gay and has been to a couple spoke about the negative of “Prides.” A pride is typically a representation of the members. public event in which members She added she was happy to of the LGBTQ community be in an accepting school and display a celebration, most community. However, she commonly a parade, of LGBTQ added that she would like to culture, history, and modern see more things catered to the way of life. Supporters of the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ community are often in “I know we have a club, but attendance as well. I have never been because I am “I have been to a pride in unable to find it,” Fisher said. Helena and in Great Falls” she She said that she is happy said. “My first pride was right to be herself, and if anyone has after I came out, and I was super questions to just ask. stoked. I went with my dad, “I just assume that people and that was really a special know that I am gay, and if they moment.” are really generally interested Fisher mentioned her coming they can come talk to me about out experience and offered it.”
McKenzie Connell
Positivity is a key factor to a good season
Most people would say the school year started Aug. 29 at 11:30. For me, and the rest of the CMR cross country team, it started July 10 at 8 in the morning. Summer running has always been a staple of the cross country season with trail workouts, hills, and hot River’s Edge runs. As an incoming junior I was excited to finally be an upperclassman and have the role of leadership many seemed to have. What I didn’t know was that I wouldn’t feel any different. I was still the same McKenzie, running the same workouts, and I wasn’t suddenly protected from all the things the upperclassmen of my underclassman years seemed to
be protected from. I had started summer running with only a few scattered days of personal practice, and without the strength track had given me the year before, I felt that I had hit my peak. This feeling of defeat was definitely not one I had seen in my role models. I was getting more and more frustrated as summer running continued, wanting to be the “perfect” upperclassman I had seen my leaders as. With the help of my friends, seniors and underclassmen alike, I worked on being positive. I learned that giving advice is much easier than taking, so while I felt that I was fixing my teammates’
problems, I didn’t feel like I was fixing my own. The simple encouragement I gave to my friends didn’t seem to apply to me. But little by little with help from everyone around me, I saw I was being a hypocrite. If I wanted to be a role model I needed to take my own advice and be positive. I’ve learned in the few races we’ve had this season, including time trials, Cut Bank, and the Bozeman meet, that how my race goes isn’t what people are looking at. It’s how I react after the finish. And as I look back on the way I idolized my senior leaders, I saw that that was what I looked at, not the race times or PR’s (Personal Record).
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FEATURES/ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Quinn Soltesz
Editor reflects on the importance of entertainment news
Great Falls, Montana is not the most exciting place in the world. I doubt it can even be called the most exciting place in Montana. I am not attempting to deride the town that I have lived in my entire life. I am just voicing an opinion that I suspect is shared by the majority of the student body. This opinion and the similar one that “Great Falls has nothing to do” are not completely inaccurate. It is often very difficult to find things, especially during the summer, to do in our town that suit the needs of teenagers. Unfortunately, I doubt that this will change any time soon. Because of this lack of enrichment for the high school population, kids often turn to popular media and entertainment such as television, movies, and music. I am one of those kids.
Pop culture and entertainment are a vital resource for people experiencing their teenage years. These mediums offer no judgment and can greatly help young adults develop their interests and understand their experience. News about pop culture and entertainment is often not seen as “important” or “warranting any attention.” I strongly disagree with these statements. While I completely understand that entertainment is not as consequential to readers as hard news, it is just as important. Entertainment news provides an outlet for teenagers and adults alike to find their passions. Not everyone finds pleasure in reading about the often harsh realities of the world around us. People look to other
The songs to start your day -- the right way by Quinn Soltesz, Features/Entertainment Editor
“Minnesota” - Lil Yachty “Minnesota” comes from rapper Lil Yachty’s debut album Lil Boat and features Migos member Quavo and rapper Young Thug. This singsongy tune features Yachty singing a chorus about the cold temperatures of Minnesota. “Minnesota” could have easily been written as “Montana” and its lyrics perfectly encapsulate the challenges of preparing for the day in one of the coldest states in America. In addition to being perfect for a cold winter morning, Yachty’s “mumble rap” style mirrors listeners efforts to stumble out of bed. “Minnesota” may be a hard song to embrace and add to your “Get Ready” playlist, but it is well worth the gamble.
“I’m Getting Ready” - Michael Kiwanuka For those who like to embrace a more soulful feel in the morning, look no further than “I’m Getting Ready” by English singer Michael Kiwanuka. This song is a thoughtful reflection on the struggles of believing in something. This song not only features the perfect title, “I’m Getting Ready”, but it also promises an easy start to a calm day. “Getting Ready” should be an easy addition to those looking to enhance their morning songs as it likely matches the vibe they will be feeling as they are, in fact, getting ready.
“FRIENDS” - The Carters “FRIENDS” come from legendary artists Beyonce and Jay-Z’s latest album, Everything Is Love. “FRIENDS” can easily be lost in the enormous number of hits the couple has in their lineup. It would be a mistake to skip this absolute bop of a song. The song has an intense beat, one that perfectly matches the lyrics of the song. The Carters sing about the fierce love and loyalty they have towards the family and friends in their life. As many get ready in the morning to go to school, friends and family can get lost in the endless barrage of stress and work that school provides. “FRIENDS” is the perfect reminder to embrace those closest to you and to remember: “What would I be without my friends?”
“Wait For The Moment” - Vulfpeck
Photos: Google/CC
This is the anti-getting ready song on this list. “Wait For The Moment” features a very mellow beat reminisce of jazz and early soul. Unlike “I’m Getting Ready”, another soulful tune, this song invokes a feeling of home and relaxation, perfect for a weekend spent in bed. “Wait For The Moment” has lyrics that speak of staying in bed and doing things some other day. In a sense, this song is actually perfect for getting ready for the day, it just depends on what type of day you are planning on having.
things to find shelter and relaxation from a chaotic life. These two needs, a desire for recreation in our town and a larger desire for refuge from a demanding existence, are why entertainment news stories are so important. The Stampede is a rare thing in that it can showcase the school and its offerings as well as offering insight into the more widespread means of entertainment. As sections in the Stampede, Features and Entertainment are the primary reporters on these two means of enjoyment. These portions of the paper are meant to give readers suggestions for things that may bring them satisfaction. It is my goal this year as a writer for these sections to give our student body these types of suggestions.
THElocal BEST study spots by Kerrigan Edwards and Hannah Pospisil, staff writers Whether you study from home or in a cozy coffee place, every student has to study. Do you need to find a good place to hold a study group? You have come to the right place. While it might not seem like it, Great Falls has quite a few options that meet this criteria. Just remember to keep your options open and study on!
Barnes & Noble, Bookstore Barnes & Noble can be possibly your best resource when attempting to study in the smartest way possible. While being a bookstore, this multi-functional shop also has a Starbucks. Many students use Barnes & Noble as a good place to find the information they need to succeed.
Crooked Tree Coffee and Cakes Crooked Tree is a small shop in downtown Great Falls that soothes your caffeine craving and also gives you a positive environment to work in. Crooked Tree is a great place to get your homework done, and then reward yourself afterwards with something sweet. Madalie Kershner is a freshman who loves to go to Crooked Tree. Kershner says that she would consider this a good place to study because they have many options to sit like tables and couches. They also have free WiFi for students who need Internet access. Kershner said she likes the environment because it is “modern, cozy, fun and energetic.” This is a good place not only to have a large number of different foods to enjoy, but also a great place to study.
Electric City Coffee Bar and Bistro Electric City Coffee on Central Avenue is the place to go if you are wanting to have a large variety. From croissants to Belgian waffles to even gourmet dinners, this downtown store has a lot to offer. You will want to spend every weekend at Electric City just to try something new.
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by Austin McIntosh, staff writer It’s a new year at CMR and that means new faces are joining our sports teams. For one freshman, playing with upperclassmen isn’t as bad as it would seem. “It’s fun. All the upperclassmen, they treat me normal,” Raef Newbrough said, “We’re all friends.” Newbrough started playing football as early as the third grade. Newbrough considers playing football a family tradition. “My dad played football at Arizona State University and my brother played at San Diego State University so it’s kind’ve like a family tradition,” Newbrough said. Newbrough is excited for playing football this year. He’s ready to learn the offense. He hopes to be successful. Let’s root for him at future football games.
Lauren Lindseth
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by Lauren Rich, staff writer Despite the fact that it’s Lauren Lindseth’s first year at CMR, she’s already got 6 years of volleyball under her belt. “I think it’s been since 3rd or 4th grade,” Lindseth said. Her prior experience helped her grasp the starting Varsity Libero spot for the Rustlers. She also mentioned that her mother sparked her interest in the sport. “My mom played in college then she got me into club [volleyball],” Lindseth said. She isn’t having a hard time adjusting to the high school team, either. “Everyone welcomed me and everyone was super nice,” Lindseth said. Her goals for this year include having fun, contributing to her team’s success, and continuing to enjoy her high school experience.
Brycen Gardner
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by Austin McIntosh & Lauren Rich, staff writers Some people might think two sports would be overwhelming, but this comes easy for freshman Brycen Gardner. “At first it was hard cause it was all fitness,” Gardner said, “But now it’s actually kind’ve fun.” Gardner runs for cross country as well as playing on the soccer team. Gardner enjoys both. However, one intrigues him more. “I’m kinda leaning towards cross country because I made varsity,” Gardner said. The athletic freshman also has daring goals. Gardner said he wants to move up further for CMR and make the varsity team for state. He felt welcomed in his two sports. “The whole team is nice,” Gardner said, “I enjoy being around them.”
Golf season is in full
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Sophomore Carter Philipps takes a swing at the tournament on Aug. 13. Photo by Nancy Beston.
by Gabrielle Pope, Sports editor and Aspen Lucero, staff writer GOLF: the one sport that has tournaments before the school year starts and is over in the beginning of October. There are a bunch of reasons that the golf season starts and ends earlier than most other sports. Coach Brian Halverson says that one important reason is the snow that comes in beginning of the spring season. “In the early season was that meets would be marred with bad weather,” he said. Another reason for having the sport in the fall rather than the spring is that after Montana’s long winters, all of the other golfers are itching to get back on the green and the courses don’t want either customer to have to give up any practice time. Junior Bailee Pottratz doesn’t have a problem with starting their season over the break. She says that in the summer there isn’t much going on other than work so if the golfer can switch their work schedule around the practices it is easier so they aren’t as overwhelmed during the school year. Pottratz’s only wish with the timing of the golf season is that the golfers would be
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free to go to school the whole homecoming week, along with the first day. Bailee Pottratz is one of the three female golfers on the team, which doesn’t allow the girls to clarify themselves as a separate team because there are simply just not enough of them. “My three girls are all talented golfers but they aren’t competing to win tournaments since they are not trying to win tournaments it feels like there is something missing, doesn’t mean that they aren’t out there competing,” Halverson said. As for the boys team, they are having an okay season with the help of one returning player who assisted in a state championship last year and was a part of the Allstate team, Tucker Petrykowski. Along with three other seniors who have experienced some varsity time. With those seniors on the varsity team is a first year golfer, Fox Weymouth. “I have had a lot of fun on the team this year, I love the people and the opportunities I am given,” Weymouth said.
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Gabrielle Pope
As the school year begins, and for the last time do I have a “first day” that will start and end within the walls of CMR I am sad and relieved all at the same time. Being back at school refocuses my attention to being involved. I got to take the three month vacation to “Gabrielleland” where I worked, ate and slept for most of my days and was able to recharge my batteries, Now I get to look forward to every home game, explore clubs that I thought I’d never have time for and stay updated on the latest and greatest here at CMR. As a senior there’s a lot of responsibilities we have, a lot of expectations to live up to and legends to leave. I am proud to say I am part of a class that lines the bottom bleacher of the football student section with glammed out camo pants, cutouts of players’ faces, bells, horns and the full support of everyone there. As sports editor of The Stampede this year, I am here to keep you engaged and up to date on what is going on in the Rustler sports world. My goal is to let you relive the big games through our writing, or if you didn’t have the time to go I want you to be able to flip back through our publication and we will help to run you through the highlights. That is the point of a newspaper afterall -- keeping our readers informed and educated on what is going on in and around the community. Hours of work spent brainstorming, writing, editing, rewriting, designing and much more to assure that our readers are getting the information they need.
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AN OVERVIEW OF FALL SPORTS
How do you think the season’s going?
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Volleyball game on Aug. 30. Photo by Madison Mackenzie. Girls soccer game on Aug. 30. Photo by Grace Carr Boys soccer game on Sept. 6. Photo by Trey Behling.
by Gabrielle Pope, Sports Editor and Jackson Howell, Staff Writer
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Aiyana White, 12
White thinks that this season has gone a lot better than last year. She said she is both sad and excited to play one more year. She hopes to make it farther in the competition than last year but is ready to see where the season takes them.
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He is excited to be a part of the JV boys soccer team, and he thinks that both JV and varsity are doing well so far this season. He says that everyone is super supportive of each other during the season.
Volleyball Ryan Lawson, 11
Lawson says that the season as a whole and her personal achievement this year has improved greatly from other years that she has played. Lawson has recently had to switch positions and has learned and experienced the game from a new spot on the court. She is looking forward to bonding and getting to know the girls on the team better; she has enjoyed making the memories she has already but is looking forward to creating more.
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So far in the season, the boys have lost two games and won one, but Grina says overall the team hasn’t been doing bad, and he has similar thoughts about his personal growth as well. “I’ve been doing pretty good. I’ve had a few rough patches, but you just have to clean that up for the next game,” he said. He aims to be a team leader for the younger players on the team and help everyone, including himself, stay “in-line.”
Dean is enjoying her opportunity to compete on the girls cross country team where “everyone has their own goals and is working towards them,” she said. She explains how this year there has been a lot of improvement already, compared to last season. She hopes to do as well as she did or better this year as well as at divisionals. She said that all of the girls on the team are dedicated. While the season is going well, she is preparing herself for the approaching state tournament.
Connor O’Hara, 11
O’Hara is confident in his fellow boys cross country team. He says that the season is off to a good start, and he is looking forward to the big state competition at the end of the season. Most of the boys that O’Hara runs with are all friends of his, which makes it even easier to enjoy the sport. He is kept busy practicing often, but his hard work is paying off as he is one of the seven varsity runners.
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September 13, 2018 rustlernews.com
CONSTRUCTIONJUNCTION
by Holly Spragg, online editor For the past year we have watched two buildings grow outside our windows. The construction era of CMR will be coming to an end on Oct. 1. Aaron Wall, the project manager, gave the Stampede staff a look around and some inside information about the new buildings. “We had to build this from the inside out,” Wall said about the process of making the new gym. The metal panels that make up the walls arrived four months later than expected. He said the bleachers would be put in soon, and the wrestling room will have mats put down. “Everything you see is a big milestone,” Wall said considering what the students saw. Everything had to be approved, and he added that getting approval is a process. The STEAM building is connected to the shop portion of the school and holds many possibilities. Agriculture teacher Jodi Koterba said that workers went through many struggles to get the building where it is now, such as having to move the entire electrical panel to a different spot.
Construction workers help with the new track on Sept. 5. Photo by Malcolm Contreras.
Taking no snow days As we all know, Montana weather is no joke, especially in winter. With important deadlines to be met, some were nervous about how the construction would go. However, everything is progressing on schedule and as expected. “We worked pretty much all the way through,” said Aaron Wall, the project manager from Talcott Construction. He said that there were only about three weeks when they were not physically working, but they were
Say hello to yellow From an idea to an ideal, the long awaited opening day of the new CMR buildings looms ahead of us. However, what can we expect from this new addition? From first glance, it undoubtedly sticks out. With highlights of green and yellow making up the exterior, many have wondered what the inside may look like. Imagine walking through the entrance to be greeted by a spacious, bright room. Almost every wall sports a shade of yellow. There’s a wrestling room, a copiously large gym with striking maple floors, and a wide window that allows light to pour in with a marvelous view of campus. Something so idyllic has become a reality for students at CMR. The yellow walls illuminate the halls of
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always on site. Since they built the gym from the inside out, there were some times when temperatures were as cold as minus 20. “Since we didn’t have any of the exterior walls [...] we were putting tents up to hold in the heat,” he said about how the workers dealt with the extreme temperatures. Just like students in school districts throughout Montana, construction workers don’t stop for the snow. by Maggie Petersen, staff writer
the STEAM building. Everywhere you look, you will see accents of that same yellow. School spirit is a theme that’s continued throughout the new additions. “I think the new gym will benefit the different sports teams and gym programs. The colors really show our school spirit and represent our school,” sophomore Raegan Osentowski said. Many are excited for the new athletic opportunities the building could open up. In our small, high school community, we can all celebrate this expansion. Though the importance of this new building may vary depending on the student, everyone should view each aspect of this school with pride.
Students venture into the brand new building and take in all the school colors on Sept. 5. Photos by Grace Carr & Malcolm Contreras.