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C. M. Russell High School Great Falls, MT December 15, 2016 Vol. 52 Issue 4 www.rustlernews.com
Stampede -- Dec. 15, 2016
WHAT’S INSIDE
Swimmers dive into the season, anticipating successful months in the pool 12-13
Speech and debate team works tirelessly toward National Qualifier Meet
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Unusual traditions provide unique twist on the holidays
An open forum for student expression since 1965
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Animal shelter provides second chance for homeless pets
The Stampede
C. M. Russell High School Great Falls, MT December 15, 2016 Vol. 52 Issue 4 www.rustlernews.com
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.
news editor Katelyn Morley opinion editor Jessica Banks features editor Clara McClain entertainment editor Quincy Schmechel sports editor Ashton Palen online editor Isaiah Vang photo editor Julia Gremaux business managers Emily Cappis Katie Davis
staff writers Allison Hanson Amanda Cornwall Andrew Aron Aurora Oden Chloe Geary Gabrielle Pope Hannah Pate Hannah Pospisil Hayley Woodard Ian Kaiser Lexi Bako Loran Fairhurst Lindsey Robison McKenzie Connell Sarah Ljunggren Zach Mell
NEWS
16 -- Isaiah’s column, winter hobbies
OPINION
17 -- Quincy’s column, movie reviews, album reviews 18 -- What to do over break, binge watching 19 -- Christmas stoll, St. Lucia
7 -- Jessica’s column, editorial, letter to editor 8 -- Dress code, Christmas shopping 9 -- Election feedback, finals
FEATURES
10 -- Clara’s column, stone cutting 11 -- Art workshop
CENTER
12-13 -- Speech and debate 14 -- Christmas photo spread 15 -- Multicultural holidays
Cover photo by Ashton Palen.
ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS 20 -- Ashton’s column, winter sports prep, half marathon 21-- Swimming 22 -- Wrestling 23 -- Basketball, rising stars
BACK PAGE 24 -- Adopting pets
“Hamilton” speech doesn’t require apology
adviser Beth Britton principal Kerry Parsons
Mary Brown, Sarah Carbis, Aidan Evans, and Kyrstin Hagins star in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which ran from Dec. 1-3. Check out rustlernews.com for more coverage of the play. Photos by Julia Gremaux.
3 -- Katelyn’s column, Lankford, school board 4 -- Morp, new stores 5 -- Helping out during the holidays 6 -- New cheerleading coach
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A production of “Hamilton,” Broadway’s blockbuster that is sold out through 2017, on Nov. 18 could have been like any other night. The story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, champion of the First National Bank and right-hand man to George Washington, could have unfolded through writer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s creative raps and monologues. But the attention from Friday night’s showing stemmed from the presence of Vice President-elect Mike Pence and a subsequent statement delivered to him by the cast at the conclusion of the production. Brandon Dixon, who plays Aaron Burr, spoke to Pence about the cast’s concerns of Trump’s administration. For some background, Pence -- the current governor of Indiana -- supports conversion therapy and has signed a bill allowing businesses to turn away gay and lesbian customers due to “religious freedom.” The star of “Hamilton,” Javier Munoz, is openly gay, and many of the cast members are multiracial. There is no mistaking that since the Nov. 8 election there have been a disturbing number of racially charged incidents, including a Nov. 19 conference in Washington, D.C. hosted by the white nationalist National Policy Institute. With the appointment of Steve Bannon as top adviser to the President-elect, many Americans are concerned about the tone and direction of race discussions in America. Following the evening at the Broadway musical, uproar ensued. President-elect Donald Trump demanded an apology from the cast via Twitter. News outlets picked up the story and ran with it. But Pence himself said he wasn’t offended by the speech, and that Dixon’s words were “what freedom sounds like.”
Having been fortunate enough to see Hamilton, I was struck by the initial story’s irony. An intensely conservative politician walking into a production whose creator consistently supported the Democratic ticket this election cycle was surprising. Miranda’s writing is studded with witty one-liners throughout both acts that hit a little too close to home with Pence in the audience, especially quips like, “Immigrants -- we get the job done,” and King George’s “Do you know how hard it is to lead?” Did I mention that the title character of the show was an immigrant? Personally, a respectful speech like Dixon’s is infinitely preferable to the violent protests that have shaken the country since the election’s conclusion. An anti-Trump riot caused more than $1 million in damages in Portland, with the mob leaving broken windows and graffitied walls in its wake. A tenet of the United States government is the people’s right to protest. But regardless of which side one has taken, it’s important to remember that there are productive and destructive ways to speak your mind. The “Hamilton” cast has my respect. Pence has some, too, for handling the situation maturely and understanding that it was the cast’s civic right to voice their opinion. Dixon could have gone on a rampage reminiscent of a certain Twitter rant. He could have torn into Pence’s values. Instead, he thanked the Vice President-elect for coming to the show, voiced his concerns, and said he hoped the play had inspired Pence to “uphold our American values and work on behalf of all of us. All of us.” They took the high road. Hopefully in the next four years, we all can, too. All of us.
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Student Board plays important role by Hannah Pospisil, staff writer The Great Falls Public School board meetings sound like a bunch of adults making decisions for all of us. However, that is not entirely the case. Representatives from each high school attend the meetings. Board Chairman Jan Cahill, a member of the board for 12 years, says that it’s important to have the input from a few school representatives. “We get to hear directly from those who are receiving the education in the three high schools. It’s a great opportunity to actually involve them a little bit,” Cahill said. The students take about 50 percent of the time up during the meetings. They mostly discuss sports, Homecoming activities, and DECA. “It’s an opportunity for them to see government in action,” Cahill said, discussing the opportunities this program gives the students. “It’s an opportunity for the guys and gals to see us in operation and get a little bit of an idea about individually how we react and collectively how we try to do our best to provide the best education opportunities for the kids in the school district.”
Thanks to the student representatives, student voices and issues do reach the school board. Junior Mackenzie George is one of C. M. Russell High School’s representatives at those board meetings. “We’re kind of there just as the bridge between the students and the board, and so we kind of share our feedback and what we have to say and then we sit down and the meeting continues on,” George said. Each school chooses their student board representatives differently. For example, George was asked by Principal Kerry Parsons if she would be interested in being a student board representative. An underclassman and an upperclassman are chosen every year, and the upperclassman works as a mentor for the underclassman. These representatives bring a lot to the meetings, and will continue to do so throughout the duration of their time on the board.
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GARRETT LANKFORD CMR graduate runs for state Legislature
Garrett Lankford is a Class of 2012 graduate of CMR. He was a participatnt in HOSA, on the basketball team, and took part in blood drives. Photo courtesy of Garrett Lankford.
Q:When did you graduate high school? College? A: 2012,2016 Q:Where did you go to college? What did you major in? A: Montana State University Bozeman, I majored in Political Science. Q:What was running for legislature like?? Has this been a goal of yours for a while???
A: It was a lot of work. I mean, when I made the decision to run, I didn’t quite understand. You have to talk to voters everyday, knock doors everyday, part of it was figuring out what I believed in. It was a lot of self-reflection. After I thought about it, I had to put my boots on and my gloves on. It’s really a thankless job. Q: How has running for the legislature changed your life??? A: It’s definitely changed my life. I got to come back to where I was born and raised. I kind of had to grow up a little bit, I had to put a lot aside. It made me really prioritize what was special to me, it made me prioritize free time I did have. It kind of made me grow up in a sense. Q: What were your goals in high school?? How have they changed? A: My goals in high school, I mean I didn’t really have too many long-term goals. I was pretty open to doing a lot of things. My goal was to graduate, get into a good school. Maintain friendships, I wanted to be a part of the community. My goal for the senior class was to make sure we were taking part in our community.
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If you do make a plan, write it in pencil because it is sure to change. Garrett Lankford
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you involved in any extra curriculars in high school?? A: I was part of student government, I was on the basketball team, HOSA, Blood drive. I was a student representative with the school board.
Q: What would you say to high school seniors? A: I would say if you do make a plan, write it in
pencil because it’s sure to change. I would probably say there is time. I think a lot of young people think they have to get out of high school and they have to get out of their hometown. Don’t ever rush and try and leave something behind. If something doesn’t work out the way you planned it there is always time to fix it or start a whole new path. Q: What would you say to the CMR student body as a whole?? A: I would just say, you know, sometimes, you know you can have a bad week or a bad day, just find something to smile about even if it’s one thing a day. Q: What are you thinking about now???
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after the election after I found I lost, I wanted to take a break. What I’m thinking about now is to find a way I can still be involved in my community. Just because I didn’t win the election doesn’t mean I’m not passionate. I still want to make sure I am a voice for people and with me and make sure that the legislator that was elected is being a voice for the people rather than their party.
Lankford’s opponent, Jeremy Trebas, won the election with 51 percent of the vote.
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Editor reflects on decision to leave swimming last year This time of year usually marks the arrival of holidays, snow, and winter sports. As many people tend to look forward to basketball I personally always looked forward to swimming. However, during the past two years of my life that has changed. Last year I left swimming not because I don’t love the sport anymore but because I felt my life was going in a different direction. So after 12 years of being on a swim team I left. It was possibly one I’ve the hardest decisions I had to face. No matter how much I knew it was the right decision, leaving something that I’ve known and loved for so long was hard. At first it was weird to not go to practice after school everyday, to hop into the water at 3:50 p.m., or to hear the start of AC/DC music as we warmed up for a meet. Along with singing or more like screaming Don’t Stop Believing at the top of our lungs at the end of a home meet being one of my favorite traditions. On the other hand, my class load kept me busy after school creating a distraction. Also, the luxury of sleeping in during weekends and holiday breaks was refreshing. After leaving the team my junior year, I thought I would go back this year, my last
year, but that one year showed me that swimming isn’t a major part of my life like it once was. It opened my eyes to what else I’m good at and enjoy, like newspaper. It’s showed me what else I enjoy in life, which is very helpful when heading to college. Even though I am enjoying my free time and what I have to experience outside of swimming, it is still something that I carry with me. I still care about how the team is doing, I enjoy watching swimming -- whether it be Michael Phelps or the CMR swim team. I feel as if once you’ve been in a sport for as long as I was and cared about it for all those years, you can’t truly just forget about it. I can relate to what the swimmers are going through every day and every week unlike someone who has never been a competitive swimmer. Overall, leaving was one of my hardest decisions, but I made the right choice for me and for what I want to do with my life. Those who do a sport for all four years of high school or even longer deserve to be recognized for all that time and effort. That takes up so much free time and dedication that not everyone realizes just how much.
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Five things you need to know about Jan. 13
The dates have been changed! Morp is now going to be held on Saturday, Jan.13. That’s the Friday before finals this semester, but take the last Friday of the semester to have a great time!
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by Chloe Geary, staff writer Morp has been a tradition at CMR for decades. Supporting this tradition by attending Morp this year will help to keep it running. As many of you might remember, Morp was cancelled last year due to a lack of students purchasing tickets. Despite not having Morp last year, many students took time to organize a 2016 Great Gatsby-themed Morp. Supporting this tradition, and keeping Morp alive at Morp costs $12 for a couple, and $8 for one CMR is important, and it’s a lot of fun. person. It’s not an expensive date, but you’ll Morp this year is being held at the Times Sqare have a priceless evening. building on Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13. There was a date change, so be aware of that. Morp was going to be held in Dec., but the occasion The junior class student government was moved to Jan. 13. is responsible for your wonderful Morp It’s a pretty cheap date, only $12 for a couple, evening, they were the ones who committed or $8 for a single. time to produce a great Morp this year. So girls, ask someone out! Morp is going to be a great evening, and don’t forget to thank the Junior Student Government for putting The evening will begin at 8 p.m., and finish together the evening. around midnight. Settle in for a long and exciting evening.
The theme for Morp is Great Gatsby or the Roaring 20’s., so break out flapper dresses and pinstripes. Morp this year will be held in the Time Square Building in downtown Great Falls.
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On Nov. 13, junior Clara McClain poses in a beautiful dress. Morp’s dress code is formal, but you can wear anything that has to do with the Great Gatsby theme. Photo by Chloe Geary.
OPENING SOON by Hayley Woodard, staff writer
New businesses are making their way to Great Falls, and teacher Danielle Stark is particularly excited for one of them. City Brew, which is being built on the corner of 3rd Street NW and Smelter Avenue, is where Stark`s excitement lies “I’m excited about City Brew,” she said. “I love City Brew.” Along with City Brew, a second Walmart, at 57th Street on 10th Avenue South, is being built. “I think it`s nice the other side of town has a store they can [go to],” Stark said. This Walmart will be 189,000 square feet, and bring 300 jobs to the Great Falls area. It is set to open Feb. 20 Stark’s students are also pretty excited for a new business, Ulta Beauty. “I`m glad all my students are excited for it,” she said. Ulta will be located next to T.J. Maxx in the Westwood shopping plaza across the street from CMR, and it is unknown when it will open. Junior Annie Chvilicek is excited for a completely different store -- PetSmart. “I think it’s going to bring a whole new set of clientele to the mall, not to mention that all of my lunch breaks are probably going to be spent in PetSmart,” she said.
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PetSmart, along with Hobby Lobby, will be going in the space at the Holiday Village shopping mall formerly occupied by Sears. Hobby Lobby will take up 48,100 square feet, while PetSmart will take up less than half of that. “I think it’s important to have new businesses venture into Great Falls so that we have new things in our community to support,” Chvilicek added. Students and teachers aren’t the only ones who are excited for the new places. Brad Livingston, the president of the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce, revealed his excitement for the additions. “We’re excited that we’re bringing new business people have been asking for [to Great Falls],” he said. Livingston knows that businesses like Hobby Lobby, Petsmart, and Walmart will only add to Great Falls. “PetSmart, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. All three are service industry [and] service businesses only add to the quality [of the community].” Adding businesses to the community is positive thing for everyone. “All in all it`s a win-win for the businesses and Great Falls,” he said.
I think it’s important to have new businesses venture into Great Falls so that we have new things in our community to support. Annie Chvilicek
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New businesses are coming to Great Falls What do you want? “Chipotle.” Taliyah Hanway, 11 “Another movie theater.” James Takes Gun, 11 “Popeye’s or Red Lobster.” Shyanna East, 11 “Red Robin.” Micheal Denham,12 “A video production or gaming business” Leesh Alle, 10 “Olive Garden, Long John Silvers, and Krispy Kreme.” Mikayla Cole, 11 “Whole Foods.” Hannah Pate, 12 “Red Lobster, seafood places.” Dillon Newman, 11
Dec 2 at the scene of the City Brew construction, and the old site of Sears, soon to be Hobby Lobby and PetSmart. Both Hobby Lobby and PetSmart are set to open in 2017, while City Brew opening is currently unkown. Photos by Hayley Woodard
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The REASON for the
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Students brighten the holidays for those in need with thoughtful service projects and volunteering
by Mackenzie George, editor-in-chief beds and 26 full beds, Salonen said, and can house Freshman Emily Stiles doesn’t like being cold, up to 34 families. For those looking to donate and she’s “pretty sure nobody else does.” their time rather than items, there are several This winter, fewer Great Falls students will be, opportunities to help. The responsibility of cleaning thanks to Stiles’ coat drive. the 43,000 square feet rests on the residents, staff, “I see a lot of kids walking with new coats, and and volunteers. Students can serve meals either on they never wear their old coats again,” Stiles said. their own or with their family. The center runs an “So I thought I’d put that to good use.” after-school program for elementary students from Stiles and her friends in student government five different schools from 3:30-5 each weeknight. have placed boxes covered in wrapping paper on Volunteers simply have to attend an orientation, both ends of the Commons as well as in front of the which is held on alternating Thursdays. To sign up, office. The coat drive began on Nov. 28 and finishes students can call the center’s volunteer coordinator. on Dec. 16. And helping out doesn’t having to be limited to Before dropping the coats at the Rescue the holiday season. Mission, Stiles said she will check their quality and “[Volunteering] is ongoing,” Salonen said. “We’re cleanliness. open every day of the year, so it’s not just a serving“I’m going to look at them and make sure they’re Christmas-dinner type thing. These are ongoing OK and not stained or anything,” Stiles said. needs -- every day.” Stiles’ project is admirable not just because of The Cameron Family Center is equipped with the goal, but because of the reason she decided to two kitchens, a child care center, and play areas help. She isn’t on student government, on each floor. Needs range from cookie where a service project is required. sheets, muffin tins, and dishtowels “I just wanted to do something good to board games, puzzles, and toys. for the community,” Stiles said. “I’ve Salonen encourages people to grab the never actually done anything like this.” complimentary hotel toiletries they don’t Stiles’ friend Amiya Williams, also use on vacation and bring them to the a freshman, is helping with the drive. Rescue Mission. Williams said that the group isn’t “We go through those so quick. We shooting for a certain number of coats For more information have room for up to 34 families here, so donated, and that as many as they collecton the Rescue Mission,you can imagine the volume of things like use a QR reader to[that],” Salonen explained. will make a big difference. “It’s important that all the residentscheck out rustlernews. But although the Cameron Family Center com. have the things that they need,” Williams hasn’t yet opened, Salonen has already said. “The ones in the community that can help we observed generosity from the community. hope will decide to donate. “It’s amazing, again, how the community “Just getting as much participation as we can provides so much of the stuff we don’t really have will make the difference. Whatever [students] have the resources to.” is going to help out a ton.” Kyle Korb was set on helping children when Students who decide to donate, Williams added, he set up a toy drive through Toys for Tots. The should know that they are contributing to a great senior manned a booth from Nov. 29 - Dec. 9 in the cause and making someone else’s day. Commons during B lunch. The newly-constructed Cameron Family Center, “Toys for Tots has a great mission,” Korb said. part of the Great Falls Rescue Mission, will rely “I really think it’s pure, and I wanted to help them on donations like Stiles’. Cameron Family Center out.” director Bill Salonen said that it has been special to For Korb, it was a chance for the student body see how the community has stepped up to volunteer to get involved in a project that benefited the and provide for the center, which will open Jan. 6. community. One of Salonen’s goals is to make each child who “I figured it would also be a way for the student moves in feel at home through personalization. body to maybe give back to people who need it “We’ve had several ladies groups that are sewing more than they do,” he said. quilts for the beds, and they’ve sewn pillowcases, At the end of each week, Korb transported the which will be really cool because when kids come gifts to a Toys for Tots representative. At the end in they’ll get to pick their own pillowcase to kind of of the project, he’d delivered an entire box of toys. personalize their room,” Salonen said. “And then we Korb was especially grateful to students who had have bags and bags of stuffed animals that people contributed. have donated, so we’ll let kids pick out a stuffed “It’s a big thank you. You’re giving something animal for their room, too.” to someone who needs it, and they are more The Cameron Family Center contains 110 twin appreciative than you can imagine.”
Rescue Mission Wish List -Soap -Shampoo -Conditioner -Deodorant -Toothpaste/toothbrushes -Q-tips -Lotions -Hairbrushes -Chapstick -Combs -Hair ties -Band-Aids -Shoelaces -Diapers Toys such as: -Plastic trucks or cars -Play Dough -Large Legos -Puzzles -Crayons -Markers -Washable paints -Coloring books Board games such as: -Uno -Apples to Apples -Chutes and Ladders -Candyland -Monopoly Jr.
On Dec. 7, senior Kyle Korb waits for donations for his Toys for Tots drive during B lunch. Freshman Amiya Williams displays one of the coats donated by a student on Dec. 9. Both students took part in projects to benefit the community. Photos by Mackenzie George.
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Mid season, the CMR cheer team welcomes new coaches by Lexi Bako, staff writer As the new year approaches new coaches for the CMR cheer squad have as well. “At first it’s upsetting to see a coach you’ve grown to love, leave,” said cheer captain Emily Grooms. In early November, the CMR cheer coach Rosean Harris left mid season, creating mild panic among the cheer department. Emily Grooms has been a cheerleader all four years of her high school career and a varsity team captain for the past two. This will be her first year with new coaches. “It was initially just shock, and of course everybody was upset. We loved our coach,” Grooms said.”It’s hard when you’re mid season, to have a coach leave, but we’ve all worked together to find a positive out of it.” As captain, Grooms realizes that big changes affect a team, but with new coaches come new opportunities. “It’s been a good transition,” she said. “They’re awesome coaches, [and] they know what they’re doing.” On Nov. 15, two new coaches came to CMR. Adrienne Culliton, 25, and Cassie Roberts, 24. Both are CMR graduates and have been friends for the past decade.
This is the first time coaching for Roberts, who is an X-ray tech, but not for Culliton. “This is my second time coaching at CMR; I stopped when I started working on my masters,” Culliton said. She is currently working on her masters of education to eventually become a teacher. “This just popped up, but we’ve talked about it since we were in high school,” Roberts said. The young coaches have goals for the team, including team unity and getting crowd interaction at games. “They’ve really helped bridge that gap of what our old coach did and what they’re wanting us to do,” Grooms said. Culliton and Roberts want to incorporate the foundations they built in high school into what they are coaching today. “I’m glad to be back at CMR, part of the Rustler family, and doing it with my best friend,” Culliton said.
On Dec. 2, the new CMR cheer coaches Cassie Roberts and Adrienne Culliton pose in their “I Coach With My Best Friend” t-shirts. Photo by Lexi Bako.
S Opinion Editorial Policy The Stampede -- produced by journalism classes at C.M. Russell High School -- is a public forum for all voices on campus. These voices include the students, parents, faculty and the community at large. The opinions and views in this publication are not necessarily those of the Stampede staff, the student body, CMR employees or the school administration. The Stampede strives to cover the news accurately and fairly; however, when a mistake is made, a correction will be printed in the following issue. All writers are responsible for the content of their articles. Editors will edit all copy to be free of plagiarism and libel, and all writers will double-check their facts before publication. Letters to the editor and guest essays are welcome. Letters are limited to 200 words, and essays 350 words. All submissions must be signed and include a phone number so authenticity 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 Montana Journalism Education Association, 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.
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Social media influences us all
Social media has the ability to do great everyday. things. It can inspire people, or it can This isn’t always a bad thing and it can be used to spread happiness and good have a positive influence on involvement. thoughts. However, some people don’t use it Tracking a sports game or even watching in the best way. the polls on election night isn’t bad. The Social media is not a source of fact. With point and time when it starts to deteriorate the election in the very near past the nation is when people base their opinions off of reflects upon the last year where the news those who post on Facebook or Twitter. and social media has been devoted to the Everyone needs to have their own election. opinion based off of facts. And From In more situations than not, you can’t have your own opinion social media is the place that by believing everything you read point of view people get their news, and that is or see on social media. what they base their opinions off Social media has become an of. epidemic with so many people becoming Being involved in the community is addicted and using it for the wrong reasons. important and we support and encourage There are so many other good things to do Rustlers to take part in community activities besides sitting stuck behind a computer or and to perform duties as citizens. However, glued to a cell phone on social media sites. it is important with issues like the recent We encourage the idea of limiting your election to be fully informed on the topic and use of social media and focusing on some of not just from a social media point of view. the more important things in the world. Often these days people use social media The best way to form your own opinion to track sport scores, community events, is to get out there and learn, become more nationwide and even worldwide issues or informed of events and issues in our world events. Social media has become the new and form your own opinion instead of relying place where people provide information on what other people tell you to think that about these things because of the high which comes from the minds of others. number of users who use social media
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Letter to Editor: Foreign exchange student shares stories of home There is an amazing country, located in the middle of Eurasia. It takes place from the southern part of Ural mountains to the Caspian sea, from endless relist forests to sand dunes. There is an interweaving of anxiety and contemporaneity, east traditions and West technologies. Endless southern steppes, mountains and lakes, The Great Silk Road and cosmodrome Baikonur. Kazakhstan is ninth biggest country in the world and the largest country that doesn’t border with an ocean. The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. The funny thing about this is that the translation of the name of our capital is “capital”! Astana is a modern city that keeps growing. The architecture of the city mixes
modernism of the West and elegance of the East. Almaty is the biggest city in Kazakhstan. Originally, it was named “Alma-Ata” which means “Father of apples”. And it makes sense because first apples in the world were found in Almaty! Hospitality is the main feature of Kazakhstan. Nobody can leave Kazakh’s house without having a cup of tea with some sweets. One of the main dishes is “Beshbarmak” which has horse meat and noodles. Come visit Kazakhstan and I bet you are going to be amazed! Symbat Slambayeva
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Showing kindness to others is the greatest tip for life My mother has always taught me to treat others the way I want to be treated. She has always told me this, and for most of my life I have just looked past it and not thought much of it. I always thought, “well of course, just be nice to everyone.” This concept, although simple, is so important. Being nice is the best thing you can do. Everyone will be wronged at least one time in their life, whether for something big or something small, it is destined to happen. However, the reaction to these situations is what defines you as a person. I have learned over the years that regardless of the situation, being a nice person should come first. In 20 years or so when you don’t hang out with the people you do now, the thing that will stand out in people’s memories is how you treated them. Everyone will remember the girl in their grade that was just flat out rude to everyone, and they will remember the kid who didn’t have a mean bone in his or her body. I know that I want to be remembered as the nice girl, the one who treated everyone kindly and with respect. If you really think about it, there is absolutely no point in being mean. You won’t accomplish anything by being rude, so what is the point? What is the incentive behind tearing people down? I really don’t think there is one. You will never regret doing the right thing and saying the nice thing.
Also, you don’t know what being nice can do to someone. Someone could be having a really tough day, and just smiling at them in the hallway or saying hello could make their day. The new year approaching brings all of the resolutions that don’t seem to last longer than the month of January. I think when people make them they have every intention of keeping them, but they just are so unrealistic and hard to keep that they slowly disappear. Goals and resolutions aren’t made with the purpose of defeating you. It is important to grasp the concept of “slow and steady wins the race.” Everyone can apply this to their lives. It is important to set realistic goals-- those with a more achievable destination. This new year, perhaps, being a nicer person can be a resolution everyone can have. It isn’t a hard thing to do. I challenge everyone to just be nice, don’t say mean things, think before you speak and always try to think of how your words impact people. When I was a freshman my speech coach taught me the acronym to T.H.I.N.K. and to remember this before saying anything. Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? And is it Kind? Simply “thinking” before we speak can make a huge difference in the mark we leave on the world. I promise you that if you are nice, you will never regret the words you say or the way people feel because of you. .
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Finding the fine line of fairness
by McKenzie Connell, staff writer With winter setting in, students are all bundled up to face the chill. Thanks to the weather, many students are more covered than usual, making dress code enforcement easier, at least on one end of the spectrum. “The big thing I think with the boys, more so than the girls, is the hats,” Associate Principal Nate Achenbach explained. The hoods and hats are a problem on a daily basis. For girls it is more the length and cut of clothes, he added. While this is true, is it completely fair? It is a lot more noticeable when a girl is wearing a short skirt or low shirt than when a boy is wearing an offensive T-shirt or hat just because of our society. I have an issue with this. Everyday I see the inequality between boys and girls. For boys, I have seen many offensive shirts, such as the popular Marilyn Monroe. She is literally the national sex symbol. These shirts objectify women, and it is just not as noticeable when a student is wearing one, compared to if a girl is actually wearing a more revealing outfit. Why should it be OK for a student to have a picture of a woman, such as Marilyn Monroe, scantily dressed, but a female student can’t dress similarly? The majority of dress code infractions seem to be made by girls. Students become easily riled when told to go home or to change. Since students have parents at work who are unable to bring a change of clothes, many have to leave school and change. Girls shouldn’t have to lose learning experiences because boys can’t pay attention. An exposed shoulder is not enough reason to not be able to participate in class. If our knees and shoulders are just too scandalous and distracting for the male population, then maybe the girls aren’t the problem. Students and teachers need to come to an agreement. We do need standards to maintain a professional environment, but dress code enforcement should be equal for both of the sexes.
Large crowds of Black Friday shoppers navigate South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. (Francine Orr/ Los Angeles Times/TNS) Customers shop at Walmart in Eagan, Minn., December 2, 2009. Minnesota. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
The great debate: Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday by Chloe Geary, staff writer “Black Friday” is nationally recognized as a day of heavy shopping on the Friday following Thanksgiving. It’s a tradition dating back to 1952, and three weeks ago more than 154 million consumers shopped on Nov. 25. The term “Cyber Monday” hasn’t been around nearly as long. Cyber Monday is known as the first Monday after Thanksgiving every year. The first year it was introduced was 2005, making it 53 years younger than Black Friday. However, already 122 million Americans are participating in these online sales. Cyber Monday is different than Black Friday in that Cyber Monday exists solely online, the near opposite of Black Friday. There are pros and cons to shopping during both of these days, and junior Trisha Elliott shopped on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. “The problem with Black Friday is all the people. The mall and Target are always insanely packed,” Elliot said
Trisha Elliott
“I personally like both Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The deals help you get gifts for your family and friends.”
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“Cyber Monday is better because you don’t have to deal with the huge crowds of people.”
It’s true, Black Friday is the heaviest in-store shopping day of the year. And, many shoppers find Montana extremely appealing as a Black Friday shopping location. “Since there is no sales tax here, my family visiting from out of state love Black Friday. They pay even less than what they would pay at home, ” Elliott said. There are definite perks to shopping Black Friday, especially in Montana. However Cyber Monday might just turn out to be the better “deal.” “I love Cyber Monday because there’s no people to deal with,” Elliott said. “Everything is much faster.” Cyber Monday is generally a much easier idea for most people to grasp. No crowds, no waiting, no standing in the cold, no violence. “[Cyber Monday] is more enjoyable to me, but I think that I will keep shopping on Black Friday, too. It’s just something my family always does,” Elliott said.
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“I don’t like Black Friday because I think that it’s very ironic to be thankful for things that you do have, then spend the next few hours running people over for things that you don’t have.”
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“I like Cyber Monday better because you can buy cheap things without having to deal with all the people.”
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A curriculum based off tests
by Gabrielle Pope, staff writer The majority of our curriculum is based solely off of one thing, and that thing is standardized tests. So what is the whole point, why do we have to take them? Well these tests have benefits, like measuring the knowledge on particular things or discovering class averages and to set benchmark expectations or compare one student to another, but are inaccurate ways to judge one’s intelligence. There are four main types of learning, visual, auditory, read-write and kinesthetic; testing only emcopasses one of those four. We are teaching to the students to remember study guides or remember things that the teachers are saying or that they have seen on assignments without grasping the actual concepts that are being taught. So what are we really learning from these tests, are we learning how to remember answers to score well on them or are we learning what is being taught by knowing the material? While standardized tests are beneficial because they prevent controversy in the fact that human biased and opinion can’t play a role in it like they do in open-ended essay questions, because there is not just one correct answer. Open ended questions like these allow students to be creative and prove what they know and have retained, they allow students to be independent and innovative rather than choosing from multiple given answers, or to tell whether things are true or whether they are false. But is it any less biased to test a multitude of students on the same questions, being evaluated all the same when students learn and retain information differently? Problems come when educators use these tests to evaluate more than just a students testing ability. The tests show a very narrow range of achievement and when you use them to determine what college a student goes into, or what classes a student can take it becomes a very controversial topic. There would have to be immense changes, not only in the way that teachers teach but in the whole schooling system as a whole. But eventually the school system will have to evolve, because humans are evolving and the ways of teaching and learning are becoming ineffective.
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by Loran Fairhurst and Katelyn Morley, staff writer and news editor Charles M. Russell senior Jeremiah Ormseth has both his hopes and fears concerning the future of America’s politics, foreign relations, and the President-elect Donald Trump himself. “The hope that I have is that I think Trump will be a decent President, because he has to suck up to the establishment, so he’s not going to be able to follow through on a lot of his campaign promises, but there are some good things that he Photo:Creative Commons/Flickr Gage Skidmore. support,” Ormseth said. When most people hear about the inauguration, a common word One thing that Ormseth believes that Trump will improve is the amount of unfunded liabilities within the states such as that comes to mind is fear, for me, it is hope. While Donald Trump is pretty loud and almost too honest, I think he has some pretty good Medicare/Medicaid. “Because we currently cannot even afford these kinds of things in mind for America. While he has said some rather objectifying things. I mean, it may be the moral thing, the right thing to do, things about race, gender, and sexuality, I know that politically he will but if we can’t even afford it, then it’s not the practical thing to not act on these words, he has already stated that he wants to keep the government out of personal lives as much as possible. I also know do,” Ormseth said. However, a fear that Ormseth carries about Trump is that he that the media portrays him in an unjustly horrible way, especially may actually be delusional, and that he doesn’t actually know on the topic of immigrants. Trump doesn’t hate LEGAL immigrants; he just dislikes the fact that aliens can benefit off of the country even what he’s doing at all. “I don’t think there’ll be a catastrophe, like a nuclear war, though they do not pay taxes. I also like his ideas on eliminating tax but he might be really stupid, so that’s something I’m worried loopholes and establishing a flat tax percent (not dollar amount) for the nation. He is 100% for supporting our police officers, our people, about.” On the other hand, senior Katie Weidow, believes that our flag, and most importantly, our country. Trump will take our country in a better direction. -Maddie Dube, 12 “He’s a businessman. If anyone can help our national debt he can,” she said. Trump’s views for presidency Along with her belief on how he will help our national are reassuring to me- his views on debt she notices that he has gained a lot of valuable support upping protection and border and with his views on second amendment rights, Weidow said. immigration control. I also like his “I believe that there’s also a problem with illegal plans to improve the employment immigrants and I think he’s going to be able to deal with rate and the economy. Coming that,” she said. from a small business family, his She also recognizes that there are many ways for people idea of tax reduction is pleasing. to come into the United States and strongly believes they The tax reduction also means that need to use those, Weidow said. waste in the government will be “We need to give him a chance. We picked him after all. cut back as well, so there won’t Because of that I believe he deserves our respect and loyalty,” be two men doing a one man job. His views on border control Weidow said. are wise too -- obviously, I don’t think he can build a wall -but I think that his plan to increase security will decrease the I have high hopes for America’s political future with Donald amount of drugs coming into the country. Overall, I believe that trump in office. I believe that he will bring us closer to being out our government will progress a lot during his presidency. of debt and make small changes like getting rid of Obama care, -Max Magers, 9 making more jobs, and making people work for their money. Although not everyone agrees, I do believe Trump will make My interpretation of Donald Trump is as follows: he will be America great again. realistic and calculated when it comes to his job as President
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On Dec. 12, Nathan Gregier’s sixth period Biology 1-2 class is uniformly taking their chapter 7 test. Photo by Gabrielle Pope.
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In November Trump was declared president, many people had mixed emotions about it. For me I was worried but excited at the same time. I was on the side of Hillary mor but I wasn’t going to be ragged if Mr. Trump became our president. In the future I hope that Trump helps America connect as a country and that our problems get fixed. I hope that Trump stops saying unnecessary things, I hope that the four to eight years he’s our president everybody is happy with the choices him and his people will make. It’s going to be an eventful future for America.
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of the United States, but he will not be a changemaker. Our government will still engage in needless spending and wars, and Donald Trump will sadly allow those two things to continue. My only hope is that his proposals to keep America safe and prosperous while our foreign policy is irresponsible and our debt rises. I am optimistic, however, that his presidency will lead to the rise in popularity with other government outsiders who will not be swayed by partisan politics; for we need someone who will stand up to the status quo of our flawed and corrupted government.
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What started out as conversations during connections about rocks turned into a hobby for junior Paul Morris. He meets up every morning during 7 a.m. in science teacher Chris Hibbert’s classroom to cut rocks that he finds interesting. “I enjoy it. I have multiple projects lined up. Although I haven’t been in it that long. I just got into it about a month into the school year,” he said. Morris explained that he and Hibbert were quite alike when it came to finding rocks. “We both would go out, find a rock and just smash them together. Just to get them to break open and see what’s on the inside,” he said. Morris’s passion with rocks continued when he enrolled in Hibbert’s geology class. He thought the class was going to be a breeze until he got started. Then, the class morphed into something more. “I come in every morning and hang out with Mr. Hibbert. That’s when I do all the rock cutting,” he said. Morris’s current big project is his plan to make a necklace out of rock for his mother. He would like to have this project done by Christmas. “It originally started because my grandparents asked me to cut this rock that they brought from Arizona. This was before cutting it into different shape,” he said. “So I cut into it, [and] Hibbert asked me for a slab to make jewelry out of. Then, [the idea] fell into my lap.” Morris hasn’t predicted what his mother’s expression will be when she opens her present. “My sister told me that my mom doesn’t really wear necklaces,” he said. But, since it was handmade by Morris then she may like to wear it more, he added. He said that he plans on making more projects, but it just depends on the rock itself. “For future projects, I don’t really know until I get the rock. When you start out a project you have to cut the rock,” he said. “Then you map it out on the rock where you want to cut.” Morris said that rock cutting and jewelry making will not expand past a hobby. But, his interest has sparked the possibility of going into a geology program. He is thinking about either pursuing a geology field or auto mechanics. “In geology, that is actually one of the two options of fields that I am looking into.” Although Morris is undecided, Hibbert gave him insight on the University of Montana and Montana School of Mines at Montana Tech. in Butte.
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The Lortone lapidary saw, also known as a rock saw, has two rocks ready to be chopped in half to see what’s inside. Science teacher Chris Hibbert recovered this saw, as well as two more out of CMR’s basement and re-built it about nine years ago. Below, focusing intently, junior Paul Morris shapes the wire for his upcoming project. Photos by Allison Hanson.
Morris prepares a rock in the rock saw for it to be cut into half. This is one of the processes a rock goes through before it is made into jewelry. He was in Hibberts room on Oct. 7 preparing the wire wrap. Photos by Allison Hanson.
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Giving Earth its proper respect is an important aspect of life Be cool to the world around you. Life is an endless cycle of birth, life, death, repeat, nourish the earth where you’re buried, keep the earth spinning. The earth allows this cycle to continue despite the abuse we inflict on her. Be cool to Mother Nature, not just because she is vengeful, but because she is merciful and kind. Feed the birds if you have a few minutes to spare. Set water out for the critters that wander into your yard. Love the Earth and the Earth will love you back. Recycle and help future generations. Pick up garbage when you see it and don’t add to the problem. Be kind to the national parks when you are passing through. Walk softly, leave no trace, do no harm, and look up every once in awhile. Contribute to the beauty of our world and watch it grow. Have as many pets as you can, even if it’s a bunch of fish. Love a creature that will give you nothing but love in return. Donate and reuse and keep the cycle going. Take nothing more than you need. Give back to Mother Nature every chance you get. Plant a tree, keep a garden for the
bees, and take care of your little patch of earth. Save the bees because the bees are the only thing standing between humans and starvation. It’s OK to be selfish in your love for the Earth. Look up at the stars and think about how cool it is that we get to see outer space from the safety of our backyards. Loving where we live is an important part of life that we might be starting to lose as the years go by. I want Earth to be around for a long time after I’m gone so my descendants can hang out where I did, or at least in the same approximate places. I worry about what’s going to be left when I’m gone. After all, this generation is the first generation that will have to go without a lot of the resources we are using now, which is a scary prospect. I want the Earth to be around for a long time after I die, simply out of love for the mountains I get to see everyday on my drive to school and the oceans I’ve had the opportunity to visit. Be cool to Mother Nature and she’ll be cool to you. I know I want to be on her good side, out of a healthy fear of natural disasters.
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“I love that I teach problem solving. I teach them how to solve problems on a small space so they can take that scale into the big world.”
by Zach Mell, staff writer 8-year-old Sadie Cameron loves art, and she got a chance to pursue her love at a recent workshop at CMR. “[I love] painting a picture, because it makes my mom proud,” Cameron said. She was one of 20 students who attended the Nov. 19 workshop. Art teacher Theresa Jacobs was in charge of the workshop, helping the young students learn about art. She has a devotion to art and enjoys teaching younger kids, and she said she likes the idea of the workshop that is aimed at younger kids. “We just started it this year, it was the art club’s idea. [It’s] a way to give kids more exposure to art,” Jacobs said. Jacobs said that the art program keeps getting cut, so it’s difficult for elementary kids to get some experience. She says that the Paris Gibson Square Museum and the Russell Museum offer workshops, but very few students go to those. “So I thought this might be a better exposure for them, and they get to come to high school,” Jacobs said.
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The CMR family Christmas Christmas is a time for families to get together and have a good time bonding around the Christmas tree. This family is unlike any other, with no blood relation, just a shared love of school spirit. Going from left to right: Emily Cappis, Caleb Gagne, Maygie Li, Katlyn Lane, and Madison Moore, all gathered on Dec. 8 to take a cliché Christmas family photo along with Luke the dog. page and pictures by Julia Gremaux
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German Christmas traditions by Sarah Ljunggren, staff writer whoever is the first to find the pickle gets an After Thanksgiving, the most anticipated extra present. The Viking Shop on Central holiday of the year is just around the corner. Avenue in Great Falls sells pickle ornaments Christmas trees are being set up, lights are if this is a tradition you want to start. being strung, and gingerbread is being Other traditions include going to the baked. Everyone Christmas markets is used to their that spring up in own traditions, but each town and last what about other for the whole month. places? Like our Christmas Our neighbors Stroll, an area of 4,882 miles away town is dedicated are also celebrating to small businesses Christmas. In opening their doors Germany, there are for shoppers. The many traditions markets in Germany, that we are not however, are much used to. bigger and focus on U n l i k e all things that are At a German Christmas market, Sophie Aron Americans, local. poses with her two host sisters. Photo courtesy Germans take their of Sophie Aron. CMR junior advent calendars Sophie Aron is a seriously. Some of the most basic calendars foreign exchange student in Germany have chocolate in them, but others are this year. “They have Christmas markets filled with different surprises to unwrap (Weihnachtsmarkt) in most towns. The every day. Some calendars feature new markets sell crafts, scarves, baskets, foods, dolls or diamond jewelry. Another German and much more. They’re really fun to walk tradition is to hide a pickle ornament in around with friends or family,” Aron said. the Christmas tree. Because the pickle Fröhliche Weihnachten! ornament blends so well into the branches,
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by Lindsey Robison, staff writer Christmas, or Makahiki, wasn’t formally introduced in Hawai’i until 1820, when the English missionaries traveled to the islands from New England. The holiday was celebrated for four months, forbidding war and conflicts. Makahiki translates to “Peace on Earth and good will toward man.” Growing up on the island, I was always taught Santa’s’ uniform included board shorts, slippers, no shirt, and the iconic hat. Coming to the mainland and being told Santa wears a suit seemed foreign to me. It seemed lethargic and unfestive, but I had to consider there is no sand, no beach, and no palm trees in Montana. Every detail of Christmas is completely different, even down to way he transports from house to house. On island the more modern story says he gets pulled to shore in a canoe by 10 dolphins, riding a wave similar to the one that killed the pro surfer Eddie Aikau almost 50 years ago, which is why my family would participate in the Aikau surf contest every year in December; as a way to celebrate not only Christmas but Aikua as well. It’s difficult living in Montana especially around the Christmas season because of the luaus we’d throw as a way to honor the figureheads. “City of Lights” in Honolulu Hawai’i. Photos by Makahiki means being cultrually intertwined Lindsey Robison with Hawai’i, eating dinner outside close to the beach under the palm trees, strolling through the “Honolulu City Lights,” where a 50ft north pike Christmas tree is lit up in the center of the tourist town, feeling the warmth of everyone I love, even silently embracing the ones who tour the island just to experience Christmas under the palm trees. Christmas in Montana means something very different, but I don’t appreciate the holiday any less.
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Rustler passions defeats winter boredom Rustlers share hobbies that keep winter blues at bay by Quincy Schmechel, entertainment editor
Of all the ailments that afflict Montanans, perhaps the most common is cabin fever. During the winter, it’s common to feel cold, tired, and bored. Being trapped inside can become increasingly cumbersome and irritating, and with the Montana weather being as unpredictable as it is, getting out and about becomes difficult. Thankfully, keeping busy helps Montanans to keep from losing their minds. Junior AJ Folds says that playing hockey in the winter i s not only something he’s passionate about, but also something that keeps him at the top of his game. “[I’ve been playing] since I was about 10. I started after I got a flyer at school and decided to go and try out,” Folds said. He said he’d never played or even paid attention to the sport prior to trying out, but he decided to take a chance and play a sport between football and baseball seasons. “I watch and keep up with it a lot now, [especially since] most of my friends are in hockey, too,” Folds said. Folds stressed his friends’ importance to the game, especially since making the move from Wyoming to Montana and joining the Americans. “My dad knew the coach,” Folds said about his experience joining Great Falls’ team. “So I just showed up to practice one day and worked my way up to playing every game, and now starting every game as a forward.” Fold expressed not only his pride for having worked his way up in a sport he’s passionate about, but also the reasons behind his passion. “It’s just such a fast-paced and intense game,” Folds said. “There’s so much hitting, and the puck is always moving. It’s nice [to contrast] baseball, which is a fairly slow-paced
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game. I’d love to play it in college, if I had the opportunity.” Although Folds is interested in the continuation of his career on the ice, he says the very most important part of hockey is who he shares the rink with. “Hockey players are always super crazy,” Folds said. “The locker rooms are always fun, whether it’s in between practices or games, at team dinners, or on overnight trips. Having good teammates is [part of] what keeps me interested.” Folds concluded with a last sentiment for both his love of the sport and his teammates.“We have a lot of fun, and we’re getting better every day.” For freshman Andi Newborough, friendships formed around her passion as well; however, instead of being forged around the rink, hers were formed on the hardwood floors of a dance studio. Newborough said that although her parents pushed her to dance at the age of 4, she was inspired to continue dancing both as an artform and for the relationships that grew around it. “I’ve been dancing since I was 4,” Newborough said. “Every little girl dances when they’re 4. [But I stayed in it] because I became infatuated with the competition dancers. They were so much more advanced than I was, and I wanted to do that, so that’s where my passion really started. And then as my friend group developed around that, I realized I wanted to stay with my friends.” Newborough says that along with friends, dance is important to her for its beauty, and she hopes to continue improving in dance, both as an art and as a sport. “[Dance] is so demanding in every aspect of a sport and also as an art. You can’t be weak as a dancer; you have to be strong,” Newborough said.
“And the performance level is so different than any [other sports],” she continued. “You get to go on stage, and [there’s nothing] else like it. I’m passionate about dance because it’s both an art and a sport, but there’s also a real story behind it.” Like Newborough, sophomore Seamus Jennings’ passion also centers around telling a story. For Jennings, photography was a family hobby passed down through generations, and he was eager to pick it up around the age of 10. “My family has a history with photography,” Jennings said. “My great grandfather helped develop stuff for Kodak. I had a lot of opportunities because of family members, so I just really go into it.” For Jennings, the best part about photography is the coupling of two of his interests, art and chemistry, and preserving the authenticity of analog photography. “[Digital photography] just seems a little fake to me,” Jennings said. “You can sit down and [edit] at a computer, compared to using chemicals and different types of light to [achieve] different effects on photos. I like the fact that you have to work for your pictures. I really like chemistry, too, and a big part of film photography comes from [working] with that and with the chemicals to develop pictures.” Jennings said that in preserving the authenticity of his photos, he prefers a black and white medium. “”There’s something that the viewer has to deduce from the pictures. Not all the questions are answered,” Jennings said of the ambiguity he tries to portray in his photos. “You can create a really cool atmosphere with black and white that you can’t really do with color. There [are] aspects of color photography that kind of take away from what you’re trying to [portray]. I really look for contrast and making shadows look really nice.” Jennings spoke about his development and growth as a photographer, from starting with a self-built disposable camera to the new formats he experiments with now, along with the connections and relationships he’s made through his hobby. Jennings summed up by saying, “It’s all an adventure. It’s all about gaining new experiences through what you’re trying to do.”
Andi Newborough performs a dance solo. AJ Folds waits for his chance on the ice. Photos courtesy of Andi Newborough and AJ Folds.
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S Entertainment The Wizarding World of Harry Potter returns with a swish and flick by Amanda Cornwall, staff writer The Harry Potter series was a life-changing magical force that took over the world along with my own life. I fell in love with the series at the ripe, young age of three, and since then I haven’t been able to let the Wizarding World go; I even have a Harry Potter tattoo on my right arm (Ravenclaw pride, yo). So, you can imagine my absolute glee when I found out that a spinoff series was coming; a set of five movies based around one of Harry Potter’s textbooks at Hogwarts, called “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” I bought my tickets weeks in advance for opening night, put on my Ravenclaw cardigan and tie, and as a certified Potter enthusiast, I was not at all disappointed. Though the movie is set 70-some years before Harry Potter is even born, the magic is definitely still there. I have to admit that I was a little bit worried about it, after all, my heart still lies with the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II” premiere back in 2011, and I was worried that the
new series wouldn’t do the original movies justice, but I was happily proven wrong. I wanted to take each and every one of the fantastic beasts home with me, especially the mischievous little niffler and Newt Scamander’s adorable little pocket pal, Pickett the bowtruckle. I never thought I’d love a little green twig so much. Speaking of Newt, Eddie Redmayne was absolutely perfect for the role. Redmayne is already a top favorite of mine, and I cannot imagine a single other person playing Newt, and apparently neither could good ole’ J.K. Rowling because Redmayne was cast without even an audition. He perfectly filled the role of the gentle, awkward Hufflepuff, just trying to help his creatures. I’d love to say that there were parts of this movie I didn’t like, but I’m probably a bit biased and loved everything about it. From the characters, to the cinematography, to each and every one of those heart-meltingly sweet creatures, this movie brought my heart 100 percent back into the Wizarding World, and I’m excited to see what the next four movies will bring.
Everything we know about ‘Rogue One’ by Rafer Guzman, Newsday (TNS/MCT) Don’t like spoilers? You’ve come to precisely the wrong place. Here we will reveal everything we know about “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the first stand-alone film in the new “Star Wars” franchise and one of the most hotlyanticipated movies of the year. (The movie opens Dec. 16, with many theaters having evening screenings on Dec. 15.) To get our information, we scoured fan sites, talked our way into a 28-minute preview and even interrogated the stars. What’s the plot? What does the title mean? How does it end? All right, we don’t really know the ending — but we’re ready to spill just... Junior Clara McClain, is excited for the premiere of Rouge One. “I’m excited for Rogue One because i grew up watching Star Wars so I’m excited to see all these new movies come out about this world I was immersed in as a child.”
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jams of the Month By Hannah Pospisil, staff writer
Slow Hollows- Romantic This album is something to listen to while you overlook the city in our car on a Friday night. With calm guitar twangs and a saxophone thrown in the mix, this album is true to its name: Romantic. The lyrics have the perfect dose of lovesickness and teen angst while the instrumentals flow.
Kevin AbstractAmerican Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story Lyrically, this album hit me right in my feelings. Throughout the album, Ian Simpson (Kevin Abstract) vocalizes his struggles, such as being gay as he was growing up and leaving home at an early age. His lyrics have gorgeous instrumentals behind them and a powerful message all together, which makes this album as great as it is.
Romantic courtesy of Slow Hollows, art by Meri Wilson American Boyfriend: A Suberban Love Story courtesy of Kevin Abstract
Music has had a huge impact on my life in so many ways. To me, music has the ultimate control over emotion. It can move you in ways you can’t imagine. Literally, I can groove to basically anything. I play happy music when I want to get funky. I play sad music when I’m sad to make myself sadder. I always find myself wishing that I had musical talent, because I love music so much and I’d produce some bops if I had any musical talent at all. In all honesty, my passion for music goes beyond a brief paragraph. All I can say is, music guided me through some of the most difficult times in my life, and I know it’s done the same for others. I appreciate that. Photo by Lucasfilm Ltd./MCT
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Holiday should be focused on giving, not simply receiving OK, I’m just going to put it out there. I hate Christmas. Not in a Scrooge-esque, miserly type manner that entails being rude to cripples and refusing to put up decorations; I just think Christmas is disappointing. As far as I’m concerned, the only good parts about Christmas are getting a “holiday” break, all the delicious baking, and the fact that there’s no school. If that’s not a reason to smile, I don’t know what is. Some other honorable mentions about the season are the lights that create a soft glow downtown, the Christmas Stroll, and peppermint-flavored everything. But despite these great things, they’re not exactly what come to mind immediately when the thought of Christmas
strikes; instead, all people really focus on is presents. Instead of Christmas being a giving season, it becomes more of a wanting season. Wish lists and online shopping are the only things that matter, but what’s worse is the lack of gratitude that follows. That, I think, is beyond disappointing. Lastly, I think the holiday season should be just that, but it becomes something different. The season is meant for a break from school when people can spend time with families and celebrate their own traditions. Instead, it becomes an opportunity to compete with each other for holiday recognition. I’m all about personal decoration, whether that be a menorah or a tree, but it goes too far
when people are angry about what type of holiday design adorns their disposable coffee cup. (Looking at you, Starbucks scandals.) By the end of the break I’m usually somewhat thankful to come back to school, even if it pains me to admit it. Therefore, I try to participate in Christmas as much as I can, even if not directly supporting the holiday. I love giving. I may not be super into the original idea of church-going and big family dinners, but the spirit of giving back during the season and the tide of good samaritan sentiments makes me very happy. So instead of being a scrooge, this year I intend to donate my time to a worthy cause and contribute to the giving season with thankfulness.
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The Stampede’s guide to a fun, busy winter break
ONE HOUR
Great Falls Animal Shelter
The Great Falls Animal Shelter is always looking for volunteers, and walking dogs helps them bond with people. Constant human attention helps ensure that they will be able to easily adapt to a new home after an adoption. Plus, who doesn’t like to walk cute dogs? Or if dogs aren’t your thing, the animal shelter also offers volunteer opportunities with the shelter cats! You can volunteer for any one-hour block from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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3-5 HOURS Luminaria Tours
The Great Falls Historic Trolley Christmas Luminaria Tour features a tour of decorated homes and businesses. There’s no place like home, especially during Christmas time, and the Luminara Tour is the perfect way to take some time out of your day to explore more of Great Falls. The tour will start at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art at both 6 and 8 p.m from Dec. 16-30, except for Dec. 24, 25.
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‘Tis the season of television “Probably Parks and Recreation, I’m rewatching that. And the Office.” -Olivia Bauman, junior “I’m not exactly sure what I’ll be doing. Probably rewatching my favorite shows.” -Vanessa Luongo, senior “‘Polar express’. And ‘Elf’. Those two movies I can watch all the time.” -Talon Kristenson, freshman “I plan on watching ‘Stranger Things’.”-Emma Bergman, freshman “I seriously have so many shows on my To Watch list. I’m finishing ‘How to Get Away With Murder’. But probably ‘New Girl’”. -Callan Garner, sophomore “I’ll probably watch the ‘Office’ because it is a true work of American art.” -Quinn Soltesz, freshman “I really like Hallmark movies. The christmas stories are really fun and good to watch.” -Maddie Carroll, sophomore
ONE NIGHT
“GFYO2Ø: Homeward Bound”
Youth orchestra alumni come together with current members for a special holiday concert. The whole family is sure to enjoy the lovely sound of old and new musicians coming together to create a magical experience, especially after a busy holiday season. Take a breather and sit back, relax, and enjoy the soothing classical music. The concert takes place at the Great Falls Civic Center on Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.
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A WEEKEND Torchlight Parade
Head up to Showdown to spend a couple days at a nearby lodge and then head up the mountain to spend some time on the slopes. The Torchlight Parade shown at Showdown features participants skiing down the mountain holding flare torches and ends with a fireworks display. What could be better than a snowy weekend at Showdown ending with the Torchlight Parade on New Year’s Eve?
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Musicians celebrate the holidays by Mackenzie George, editor-in-chief
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Top music groups rang in the holiday season Monday night at the Civic Center. Under the direction of Russ Kellogg, the Russtones opened the night with several jazzy numbers while the audience filed into the near-full theater. The Russell Ayres followed and had the crowd rolling on the floor laughing with their performance of “Fruitcake.” Later, Symphonic Band played “Winter Dances,” “All About Christmas,” and “Sleigh Ride.” Steve Olson’s Chamber Orchestra performed four songs including the popular “Jingle Bells” before combining with Chanteur Choir for “Cum Sancto Spiritu.” Chanteur sang four pieces on their own. Per tradition, director Lynn Ryan invited Chanteur alumni onstage to sing “Still, Still, Still” at the conclusion of the concert.
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The Christmas Stroll lights up Great Falls
by Aurora Oden, staff writer Great Falls welcomed Christmas on Friday night, Dec. 2 at the Christmas Stroll, which took place on Central Avenue. The different colored Christmas lights illuminated the street and Santa parked his sled at the end of the street to take pictures with the children. Food trucks sold food and decorations and distributed hot chocolate and candy canes to the people passing by. The other end of the street were crowded with people watching and applauding the brave people participating in the frigid polar plunge. “I like the Christmas spirit and all of the people that are there,” junior Emily Birch said about the Christmas stroll. “It gets everyone in a good mood.” “I usually go every year,” she said. This year, Birch went with her family. She loves the atmosphere at the stroll, to just walk around and enjoy the Christmas spirit. Hold on, keep calm and start decorating if you haven’t done it yet because Christmas is here in only 10 days!
Lucia comes with the light by Aurora Oden, staff writer Saint Lucy’s Day is a Christian feast day celebrated on Dec. 13 in some countries around the world. Saint Lucy, also called Lucia, was a young Christian martyr who was born in Sicily, Italy. She lived between the years 283-304. According to legend, she brought food and aid to Christians hiding in the catacombs using a candlelit wreath to light her way and leave her hands free to carry as much food as possible. Her name comes from the Latin word “lux,” which means light. She is considered a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran and Orthodox Churches. Saint Lucy’s Day is not only celebrated in Italy for its history; it’s a common holiday in Scandinavia too with their long dark winters. Her feast day once coincided with the Winter Solstice, which is the shortest day of the year so
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Lucia buns recipe
This recipe will give about 30 buns depending on their size and it takes about 1 ½ hours. - 6 ounces butter, melted - 2 ½ cups lukewarm normal milk - ¾ teaspoon saffron - 1 cup sugar - 1.7 ounces fresh yeast - ½ teaspoon salt - 2 pounds wheat flour, or as needed - Beaten egg, for brushing - Raisins, for garnish. 1. Use a mortar and pestle to grind the saffron with a pinch of the sugar. Stir it in a medium bowl together with the butter and the milk. 2. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in a little of the lukewarm butter mixture, then add the remaining butter mixture, the remaining sugar and the salt. 3. Gradually add enough of the flour (almost all of it) to make a workable dough, kneading for 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer. 4. Shape it into a ball, leave it in a bowl and cover it with a cloth. Allow it to rise for about 45 minutes. 5. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, and knead in additional flour if the dough is sticky Shape into buns, braids or length of your choice. Place on baking sheets, and allow to ride again for about 30 minutes. 6. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. 7. Brush the buns with beaten egg, and press raisins lightly into the dough. Bake until golden and risen, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bun comes out dry. Smaller buns may take 8-10 minutes and larger lengths or braids 15-20 minutes. Let the buns cool on a rack under a cloth. Best regards, Aurora Oden, staff writer
the feast has become a festival of light. Since the day is so close to Christmas it is also viewed as an event signaling the arrival of Christmastide, pointing to the arrival of the Light of Christ. Schools, choirs and other groups all around Scandinavia do performances on this day to celebrate it. Everyone is dressed in white dresses and carrying candles in their hands. One girl in the front carries a candlelit wreath to represent Lucia, and she usually has a red ribbon around her stomach as blood to depict that she was a martyr. The whole group sings songs about her and Christmas. The candles are the only things to light up the room to capture the feeling when Lucia came to the Christians in Sicily. The Lucia buns in the recipe above, also called saffron buns, are associated with Saint Lucy’s Day and are often baked for the celebration on Dec. 13 and Christmas. They are sweet but don’t taste as sweet as many other buns. I highly recommend you try them!
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Runners complete half marathon in Vegas by McKenzie Connell, staff writer
Dec. 3 Awake at 6:30 and even before the race I am
exhausted. The idea of 13.1 miles in the desert just isn’t as glamorous as it used to be. But we all loaded up into the vans and headed to Laughlin’s high school. Even though we were thousands of miles away from Montana, the wind still followed us. Each water station was a disaster. Drinking water while running the half marathon was the most difficult task overall. The last mile was the longest stretch. As MacKenzie Dean and I sprinted towards the finish line, I started saying the cheesiest things ever, including “We start together, we finish together!”. Afterwards she told me how remarkably annoying it was. After we finished we limped to the hotel and loaded into the vans to head to Vegas.
Dec. 4
When we got out of the hotel in the morning, we headed straight for the Strip and started the tour. I rode the roller coaster at “New York, New York” twice, and it was so scary! We wandered up and down the strip, with coach Branch Brady charging forward. We lost him a few times amidst the crowd. Or every time. The details in the buildings were breathtaking! That night we went to Fremont Street. Everywhere there were lights and music, with people flying over your head on a zipline!
Dec. 5 Finally, home! The ride felt much faster than before, but still took forever. I was ready to get back, and everyone was feeling the stress of school set back in. Back at home, I immediately crashed and got ready for the next day. A few thousand miles, plus the 13.1 I ran, made to an exhausting weekend.
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Ski enthusiast senior Shane Burch hits the slopes at Showdown Ski Resort. Photo courtesy of Shane Burch.
Baby, it’s cold outside by Gabrielle Pope, staff writer Just because it is winter doesn’t mean that all you have to do is sit at home and do nothing. Junior Kayci Edwards finds that hitting the slopes is a fantastic way to stay busy and feel alive all at the same time. ”Rather than sitting at home on a winter day, snowboarding is a good way to get out there and still be active when it’s cold outside, and it takes my whole day up, which can be pretty nice,” Edwards said. She skied for a few years prior to trying snowboarding, but she said she found that snowboarding was just a much better fit for her than skiing. ”I wanted to try snowboarding because I thought it looked a lot cooler than skiing,” she said. Timing is difficult for outdoor winter sports because winter school sports are at the same time, which occupies most weekends, and she says that sometimes it is hard to find the time to snowboard because of basketball practices or games, but that doesn’t stop her from enjoying either sport. “Honestly, I just love the adrenaline rush, and it occupies my time,” Edwards said. So not only does it give her something to do, but she also gets filled with energy and feels alive. Other than the casual stroll on her favorite run, the black diamond, “James Bond,” she loves going on the rails and trying tricks at the terrain park. Contrary to Edwards, senior and avid skier Shane Burch isn’t
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such a fan of the park and claims that he isn’t a terrain park rat. He says skiing through the powder is where it’s at. “I love the sport; there are just too many reasons as to why,” Burch said. His dad introduced him to skiing when he was just four years old. Both of his parents ski and wanted to share the experience with him. “Everyone has a sport or a hobby that they love and care about, and for me that’s skiing,” he said. There are many parts of the sport that Burch enjoys, but skiing through powder is by far his most preferred. “My favorite part is going through a phat line of powder, like just so creamy, mmm,” he said. There is not much of an off season for such a dedicated skier like Burch. He works out to stay in good shape and maintain his physical health, as well as occasionally putting on his skis and doing flips and tricks on his trampoline in the warmer months. Skiing is Burch’s passion. Not only does he enjoy it, but he also uses it as a way to get his mind off of everyday things. “When I ski I’m not thinking of anything. I start with a clear mind and just go,” he said. Burch travels to the mountain with his friends and will start with others, but he occasionally finds himself trailing off on other courses away from the rest of his friends. “Roll up with your crew and you’re bound to have a good time.”
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Crazy fans bring unsportsmanlike behavior to a new level Are fans out of control? Many different leagues think so. The NFL, FIFA, and NHL all have fans who get violent before, during, or after games. It has gotten to the point where Qatar is planning on banning the public sale and use of alcohol during the World Cup in 2020. If you follow sports then you can probably name a few teams that have notorious fans. Even if you don’t, you can think of a friend who is obnoxiously obsessed with a team. Fans incite riots, send people to the hospital, and have even murdered people over a game. In an Oct. 15 article in “Sports Illustrated,” Erin Flynn reported that a New England Patriots fan shot a Dallas Cowboys fan because “the crowd was egging him on.” When you’re so obsessed with a sport that you’d kill someone who supported the team that beat yours, you are well past being too obsessed. Only a month ago a 40-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers fan suffered a head injury after fighting with a Dallas Cowboys
fan He died an hour later at home from injury. When I lived in Tucson, Ariz., whenever the University of Arizona’s basketball team lost -- or even won -- there was a riot. This escalated whenever they earned a spot in the Sweet Sixteen; there was a riot after every game. People have become too emotionally invested in sports. If you feel the need to destroy things and flip cars, then you need to take a break from it for a while. It’s not just football and basketball. In Canada there have been many riots over hockey, the most recent being in Vancouver in 2011. After a loss in the Stanley Cup finals, rioters overturned a truck and set it ablaze. They later lit a second car on fire. At the end of the riot, 17 cars were burned, including police cars. In total, 101 people were arrested because of one hockey game. Although attempts have been made to pacify these fans, none have truly worked. Soccer stadiums in Europe have 15 feet of barriers and
space called no man’s land in between opposing teams. However, no man’s land doesn’t always work. Fans have surged over the barriers, causing security to retreat, many having bottles thrown at them. Time will only tell if Qatar’s ban on alcohol will succeed in stopping the violence or if it will give fans even more reason to be belligerent. But for now, people seem OK with looting buildings and throwing temper tantrums because their team lost. It’s elementary behavior -- kid doesn’t get what he wants? He starts to destroy things. People who riot go back to this base behavior because when they’re part of a group, they are anonymous and cannot be held accountable for their actions. But the truth is police will arrest and disperse the riot. They’re never truly anonymous when they’re with a group of people. Someone can always pick them out of a crowd. If you take away the anonymity away from a crowd, no one would riot.
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Four swimmers talk the four strokes
NOAH BRENNAN Backstroke
by Sarah Ljunggren, staff writer “It’s definitely the easiest for me, I get to breathe at anytime.” That’s the reason Noah Brennan loves backstroke. Brennan has been swimming for six years and has discovered a passion for the stroke. All of those years Brennan has been swimming competitively, he said. Motivation is a big key in being a swimmer. “You have to want it on some level. Swimming is a tough sport to participate in if you’re not motivated to be in the pool,” Brennan said. Being a competitive swimmer also means being aware of injuries. “You have to be efficient with your strokes. Most injuries in swimming come from being sloppy and over doing it. You can get pretty sore pretty quick. So just work on technique and know your limits. Ad if you get injured, don’t try to push through it. That can really make it worse.”
Junior Olivia Bauman kicks off the season on the first day of practice. The first day was Nov.17, and the season will continue until February. Photo by Allie Hanson.
Senior Noah Brennan smiles at the first day of practice while kicking on his back (left). Other swimmers do laps in the pool on Nov. 17 as they prepare for the season ahead. Photos by Allie Hanson.
MEGAN CARROLL Breaststroke
Freestyle and backstroke come naturally for most swimmers. Breaststroke is a stroke that takes a lot of technique and practice compared to the others. “It’s the hardest stroke, because you get really tired because you’re using your muscles in a way that you’re not used to. It’s made to be a slow stroke,” senior Megan Carroll said. Breaststroke is one of the most technique focused strokes in swimming. “It uses a lot more muscles, because you have to use your legs in a different way,” Carroll said. Carroll is on the CMR swim team and is excited for this season. “I’m a senior, and I get to be a leader. I get to be a role model for the younger people. I get to get to know the rest of the swim team, and they’ll know me as someone they could go to.”
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Swimmers take to the water during swim practice on Dec. 8, running through their drills and pushing themselves, competing with Great Falls High swimmers. Photos by Ashton Palen, sports editor
OLIVIA BAUMAN Butterfly
When Olivia Bauman was two years old she discovered what she was passionate about. Bauman has been swimming for 14 years. Throughout her years she discovered that butterfly is her stroke, she said. “I like that it’s challenging, and I also like how pretty it looks when you’re swimming it,” Bauman said. Butterfly is known as the harder stroke for swimming, but Bauman believes that no one should be scared of it. “People are a lot more afraid of it. They think it’s harder so it pyschs them out more,” she said. For new swimmers, Bauman believes that everyone should give butterfly a try. “If people want to swim they should get into fly because it’s a good challenge. And flyers are the nicest swimmers so you make good friends.”
HANNAH FLOSI Freestyle
For Senior Hannah Flosi, swimming freestyle is second nature. “Freestyle is the one stroke that everyone knows. It’s the first stroke you learn,” she said. Flosi has been swimming for nine years, and she has become very familiar with the freestyle stroke, which she said people do automatically when they jump in the pool. “It’s the one you practice the most. It also makes it one of the most competitive strokes that you can swim,” Flosi said. Even though swimmers learn freestyle first, it doesn’t mean that it’s an easy stroke. There are numerous challenges. “Maintaining technique and staying strong over a long period of time, especially in the 200 freestyle [race] because that’s a long race, keeping your pace is important so you don’t tire out,” Flosi said. For new swimmers who are just dipping their toes into the pool, Flosi has some advice. “You get to a point where you just kind of hit a wall, but you just have to push past it.”
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Sechena embraces both wrestling and football
In wrestling you need dedication, self-control, and respect. Senior Max Sechena has all of these qualities. Max is not only dedicated to wrestling, but he is also a passionate football player who played last season. From the outside wrestling and football are two completely different sports, but for Sechena they are more similar than we think. “Wrestling is more of an individual sport, but you’re still on a team. You’re points still go towards the overall score and you win as a team.” said Sechena. The dedication required to play both sports is intense, but there are different areas in the sports that you must be dedicated to. “In wrestling you need to be dedicated to the diets and the workouts, but in football you need a lot more classroom time to study the plays and know where you’re going,” said Sechena. Sechena is not only a dedicated athlete but also a dedicated student, taking all APs and Honors classes. His dedication to his sports and to his academics shows through his personality. “You need different types of work ethic, one for the workouts and practice, and one for the classroom.” said Sechena. Sechena is excited for the Holiday classic tomorrow, it’s the largest wrestling tournament on their schedule besides state. Although Sechena currently has a wrist injury, he is hoping to get out there and wrestle. Junior Zachary Williamson is taken down by sophomore Gordon Gentry on Dec. 7. Photo by Ashton Palen.
Wrestlers get in the zone
Top: On Dec. 7, sophomore Andrew Paradise puts sophomore Tyrell Hallen in an arm-bar. Middle: Sophomore Cecelia Grasseschi practices takedowns on sophomore Andrew Paradise. Bottom: Freshman Logan Richards goes through agility drills. Photos by Ashton Palen.
by Ashton Palen, sports editor When sophomore Carter Carroll has an opponent in front of him, he goes into a state of hyper focus, what he calls the zone. “It’s like there is nothing there but him,” Carroll said. Wrestling is different than any high school sport. It’s only you and your opponent on the ground trying to physically control one another. “You start to get a rush of adrenaline,” he said. Carroll has a personal connection to the sport. “My dad wrestled, and he really wanted me to start wrestling, so I started to wrestle when I was 5 years old,” Carroll said. Wrestling is a sport that requires dedication and a lot of self control during the season in order to make weight. Many wrestlers must diet and control themselves when almost everyone around them is eating junk food. Sophomore Kai Stewart laments these problems, “The hardest part of wrestling is the dieting, getting out of the bad habits, you have to go home and maybe have a glass of water, maybe have some food depending on weight,” he said. Making weight can be difficult. First comes the dieting and the workouts, then the wrestlers go through the workouts that make them lose you water weight, leaving them feeling dehydrated and fatigued. “Sometimes you go home and you’re hungry, but you need to make weight so you go to bed hungry,” Stewart said. Wrestlers go through a variety of diets, Stewart says that low sodium diets work the best. “Sodium clogs the pores and prevents you from sweating, if you don’t sweat you can’t lose water weight.” he said.
Stewart also started to wrestle at 5 years old. Wrestling is a way of life to him. “I used to do football in 7th and 8th grade, but after that I decided to focus on wrestling.” he said. He also has big aspirations for the future. “I don’t just want to wrestle in high school, I want to wrestle in college, and maybe after that I can go to the Olympics.” Although he realized that that was a lofty dream, he followed up with, “That’s the kind of mindset you need to wrestle, you have to set big goals for yourself in order to achieve the smaller ones.” What wrestlers go through in order to participate in the tournaments, and something about the feeling of the tournament and the matches makes them dedicate their time to their sport and to their body. But sometimes, despite the preparation and the hardships, some wrestlers fall short and get pinned. Although he hasn’t been pinned since last year, Stewart said he doesn’t have any fond memories of it. “It’s a fight, whenever you’re on your back, you need a little bit of extra fight, but when you lose that fight it’s one of the hardest hitting things you can experience,” Stewart said. With their teammates cheering them on, these wrestlers go into their match hoping to win points for their team. Tomorrow’s Holiday Classic is one of the biggest tournaments on the team’s schedule going up against 40 teams from around the state, some coming from as far as Harlem, a town located east of Havre on Highway 2. “If you can wrestle somebody and pin them, it should be pinning and grinning,” Stewart said.
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by Lindsey Robison, staff writer he’s done to put himself up to be one of the better wide receivers As head boys basketball coach John Cislo wraps up tough in the state comes from the weight room, the footwork, putting in basketball cuts, he takes a second look at up-and-coming player the time to go to camps; all around proving his body both mentally junior Jake Wilkins as the rising star of the JV team. Wilkins hadn’t and physically. It all moves over to basketball, he’s an obvious natural participated in the CMR basketball program until this year due to a athlete.” shoulder injury in football, luckily, he’s healed and ready to put all of Working well under pressure, Cislo is sure of Wilkins’ prosperity on his effort into the program. “As cuts came closer we thought, this is any playing field. a kid that we really want in our program,” Cislo said. “He has all the “Because he’s strong, because he’s used to the athletic surrounding, potential to develop and now we just used to the pressure,” Cislo said. “He’s quick, his footwork He’s going to be the see where it goes.” is strong. It all works over to him being one of our better At tryouts, Wilkins took the defenders.” best point guard in the opportunity to wow the coaches, and to Like any athlete, Wilkins isn’t perfect. He still has a state, the best defender Cislo, he did just that. ways to go to work towards varsity his senior year, but the “It’s really the first time we’re seeing coaches have high hopes for his future in their program. in the state just because him, and at tryouts he really wowed us,” “Now all he has to do is work on his shot to be a who he is as an athlete. he said. “He plays defensively. He’s the high quality basketball player his senior year. But as best defender that we have.” long as he’s working at football and maintaining? it, John Cislo Wilkins proves to be a natural because that’s his passion,” Cislo said. “He’ll still be one Junior Jake Wilkins is interviewed during football athlete, having the ability to recover of the better point guards in the state in a year, the best practice this fall. Head basketball coach John from extensive practices and works hard to excel on any athletic field defender in the state just because [of] who he is as an athlete.” CIslo is pleased with Wilkins’ progress this seahe choses. Cislo credits his strong mindset. “He could succeed at any athletic sport, he has the mindset and son. Photo courtesy of the Great Falls Trubune. “Jake is a natural athlete. He’s obviously a football guy first, understands what it takes to be a top athlete.” basketball player second; I get that part,” Cislo said. “Everything
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Coach Crosby optimistic about upcoming season by Jessica Banks, opinion editor Winter sports are underway, and a variety of athletes have worked and are working hard for the upcoming season of competition. These athletes rely on their coaches to help push and guide them to success. Girls head basketball coach Brian Crosby plays perhaps the largest role in training the team for success. “To be an effective coach you have to always be positive. I have been learning more and more to tell them the complete truth; they may not like it, but it will help them,” Crosby said. Crosby has been the girls head basketball coach for four years and he has had eight years of coaching experience before this. He said he started coaching for his love of the game of basketball and his desire to follow in the footsteps of his father who also was a basketball coach. Before he was a coach he was a sports journalist, and that also played a role in his interest in coaching. “When I was a journalist I loved watching practice and seeing behind the scenes,” Crosby said.
Over the years of Crosby as the coach, the team has progressed. This year, Crosby believes the team will do really well. Molding a team that plays the game well with each other is a challenge for a coach, [and] Crosby has faced this challenge when trying to put together the best team to be the most successful in the season. “High school is hard, because you don’t go out and choose your players. You have to mold players that you have into what you want and need, by using what their strengths are,” Crosby said. He said that one of the best tools as a coach is having good kids, and he feels lucky to have coached a lot of good kids in his 12 years as a basketball coach. Moving into this season, Crosby said that he is excited. Overall, he said he loves being a coach not just for the game but for the relationships he forms with the players. “[I enjoy] the relationship you get from coaching. You spend a lot of time with kids, [and] it’s cool to see how they grow up.”
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Dickens, 5 years old, male
Koda, 5 years old, male
by Amanda Cornwall, staff writer Karen Hockenberry of the Great Falls Animal Shelter has been working at the shelter for a year and a half. Although she enjoys it, she didn’t always know she was going to do it. “It was kind of a career change for me. At our last [Air Force] base, I started working at a shelter and it got me into where I’m working now. I was a massage therapist for 11 years,” she said. Hockenberry said that she still gets to use her massage techniques in her new job, by giving the pets massages. She also said one of her favorite parts of the job is the opportunity to watch the pets learn and grow and then watch them get adopted into good families. Along with the positive side of her job, there are also some challenges. “We seem to have returns here and there, and it’s always sad to see someone return an adopted pet,” Hockenberry said. “It happens, but then, I guess it wasn’t meant to be, so then we try to find them a better home.” Despite wanting to adopt out as many pets as they can, the shelter doesn’t allow pets to be adopted out as gifts unless the person receiving the gift is there. It’s a matter of whether or not the pet will bond with the person they’re being given to. “We don’t like someone coming in and adopting out for their mom or their kids
without them knowing, without them seeing the pet, because the dog or cat may not bond to that person that the gift is for,” she said. “The dog or cat may bond to the rescuer, the person that’s taking them home. So, this dog or cat that is actually for someone is not going to bond to the person that it’s actually for.” The Great Falls Animal Shelter also welcomes volunteers to help them out, whether it’s cleaning up the cat kennels or talking the dogs on walks. Lois Engbrecht has been volunteering at the shelter for four years, spending those four years with the dogs at the shelter. “I spend my time walking dogs, and there’s some people who come and spend time with the cats, but I’m allergic to them so dogs are my preference,” Engbrecht said. To volunteer at the shelter you must submit an application and be at least 16 years old, but they are also looking for kids from at least 10 years old to be a part of their Shelter Sidekicks program. If you are 10 to 14 years old, you must have a sponsor at least 16 years old to volunteer with you. To get involved at the Great Falls Animal Shelter and help the animals, visit greatfallsmt.net/animalshelter for more information.
Moo Kitty, young adult, male
Oliver, young adult, male
Gwen, 6 years old, female
Morrocco, adult, male
Molly, 10 years old, female
Photos by Amanda Cornwall
Prince, young adult, male