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Inside the Studio

A glimpse at the work of CMR’s art teachers Pg. 20 San Francisco passes ban on toys in fast food meals. (pg. 3)

Jazz Festival strikes the right chords.

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Swimming Siblings: Three groups of family swimmers hit the lanes.

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The Staff

Congrats to early grads, good luck to seniors

We at the Stampede would like to congratulate our seniors who have graduated early this year. All your hard work and dedication to CMR these past few years is greatly appreciated and you will be missed.

We know you have worked hard at CMR and kudos to your determination to graduate early with all of your credentials.

Good luck to you who are going into college and continuing your education. Bon voyage to those going off to boot camp for military training. Best wishes to those heading straight into the work field, as well. We are proud of you and hope this next step in your life goes smoothly and you live it to the fullest.

For those seniors who still have a semester left here at CMR, it’s shorter than you think. These last few months will fly by quickly, and there are several events left to make the rest of your high school career the best year of your life.

If you haven’t seen a drama production yet, make sure you make it to one this year. Our drama department is spectacular and it would be a shame never to have seen them. The three major ones happening this semester is the Drama Encore Feb. 11-12, a play March 10-12, and a musical May 5-7.

This is also your last year to participate in the Prom, on March 26. Invite that one person you’ve been wanting to ask since freshman year, it’s your last chance.

In February make sure to watch your classmates in the Winter Concerts, Feb. 15 and Cascade of Talent, Feb. 13. Our Russell

Ayres and Symphonic Band -- in face all groups -- are amazing to listen to, and everyone participating in the talent show is there to share something special with their peers and community.

Also, make sure you partake in the last chance to donate blood in our annual spring blood drive April 12, giving to our community as a high school student makes a lasting impression.

Again, this is your last year to cheer for our almighty Rustlers who give all they have on the field and on the court. Watch a tennis match, go to the state wrestling tournament February 11-12, do anything to support your fellow classmates, because they won’t be for long.

On that note, make sure to go to the end-of-the-year senior celebration in May -- and let the school congratulate you on your success. We know you’ve worked hard to make the grade and earn the credits, and we appreciate every minute of work in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Take advantage of all the events we have for the rest of the year. Don’t just hope for the year to end. We know you all have senioritis, but try to make your last year here at CMR worthwhile, because once you get out in the real world, you’ll wish you were here again.

Congratulations also to every other student on completing your first semester of finals, and good luck in the rest of your classes for the year. Only a few months left!

Nunez’s adventures in Thailand continue

“The train to Kanchanaburi is sold out.”

Those words certainly did not bring me any comfort, especially after I had forced myself out of bed at 4:30 a.m. that Saturday morning. I was banking on getting some sleep. Now, that possibility would be certainly delayed, as our group figured out what we would do next.

With six other English ABAC professors, I squeezed into a taxi (designed only to hold four passengers and the driver) for a 30-minute ride to a bus station.

Fortunately, we were able to buy tickets for Kanchanab-

uri, a tourist get-away spot two and a half hours west of Bangkok, and our choice for a day “retreat” from our city.

Had the train not been sold out, our group may have missed out on so much that happened that day.

I felt liberty and peace while capturing breath-taking images of multiple waterfalls on my camera.

I felt excitement and fascination while watching two wild monkeys fly out of no-

On Dec. 15 I woke up with the knowledge that by the end of the day I would receive a decision (for better or for worse) that had been 18 years in the making.

Earlier this year I applied to Yale College under their single choice early action program. Single choice early action means that if you submit your application by Nov. 1 you can elect to receive an admission decision on Dec. 15 as opposed to waiting until the standard April 1 notification deadline. On Dec. 15 the College will respond with one of three decisions: a non binding offer of admission, a deferral to the regular decision applicant editor-in-chief pool, or a denial of admission.

The Talking Head tim seery

where. One of them ate oranges and bananas, first on the ground and then scurried up to continue eating in a tree.

At the close of our day’s travels, we caught the sun setting over the famous Kanchanaburi Bridge. From that day, I learned an important lesson. I do not and still will not understand everything that happens when it happens. But, if I have the willingness to continue moving forward anyway, regardless of the circumstances, I will have the opportunity to make that day better. As a result of our optimism, this weekend day reigns as my best day so far in Thailand!

Joey Nunez, CMR ‘06

As the day progressed my eyes were glued to the clock anticipating 3 p.m. when the college would activate its decisions web site. After school I was slated to take an Algebra 3 test. I debated whether or not I should learn of the decision before or after taking my test. I decided to go ahead, take the test and leave discovering my fate for later. After taking the test I sat in the commons alone.

There was no sound, no presence, except the sounds of practices in the fieldhouse.

I logged into Yale’s decision web site.

After entering my password I covered my screen and was filled with a cocktail of confusing emotion: anxiety, excitement, tension. Suddenly a bulldog filled my screen

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singing the iconic fight song “Bulldog, Bulldog, Bow-Wow-Wow, We are Yale.” Under the image were the words, “Welcome, you are a member of Yale’s class of 2015.” From that point on I don’t recall much of what happened. I was in a state of disbelief and gratitude.

After having that experience, I am excited for all of you in our Rustler community who have applied for college admission, scholarships, and other programs who are waiting to hear back this spring. It is a feeling that cannot be replicated and a memory you will carry with you for the rest of your life.

San Francisco a real-life Hamburglar

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The City by the Bay passes ban on toys in fast food meals nick green

I can’t believe I’m saying this but, San Francisco liberals have gone too far. I’m making this shocking accusation because the city by the bay has recently passed a ban on toys in children’s fast food meals. The city board voted by a margin of 8-3 to ban toys in fast food meals which have more than 600 calories and more than 640 mg of sodium.

Fighting childhood obesity is certainly an honorable and worthwhile fight. Removing personal responsibility, however, is not the way to do it. Fast food companies should improve the health and overall wholesomeness of their meals, especially those targeted to children, but government intervention is not the proper venue in which to affect change.

Right wingers are constantly warning “patriotic Americans” about the impending nanny state which is just a part of a larger left wing conspiracy. Outrageous accusations aimed at destroying Democratic candidates are usually not founded in much other than fear or greed, but this could change.

By pushing the limits of government intervention and taking regulation of the free market to new levels, certain well intentioned liberals are providing fodder for shock jock and rabble-rousers. Feeding into stereotypes isn’t a good course of action when it comes to meaningful change.

Obesity isn’t a political issue it’s a human one. Government intervention can never truly change people’s habits in a meaningful way, people can be forced to change but in a free society true progress comes about on a personal level.

My own political misgivings aside, there are concrete reasons not to pass a ban on toys in fast food meals. The real issue lies not with companies luring in children with flashy

gimmicks, but with parents giving into it. By continuing to support unhealthy restaurants, parents are sending the message that consumers will forfeit quality for affordability; on the other hand by banning fast food toys San Francisco is essentially saying that consumers are not competent enough to make their own decisions. To truly effect change people must fundamentally alter their own habits; this comes about not from forced good behavior but from a general desire to improve.

More importance should be given to information over annihilation of controversial products. Getting rid of fast food toys will not stop obesity in children; there are still the threats of inactivity, over availability of unhealthy food, and a perceived lack of deliciousness when it comes to healthy products.

Prohibition is perhaps the greatest and most wildly influential of any legislation limiting what consumers can and cannot do. While prohibition was aimed at improving both the moral health of American citizens, it tacitly invited illegal activity such as smuggling. I’m certainly not implying that a booming organization of fast food toy smugglers will emerge, but the lessons of prohibition still hold true.

While toys are most certainly an unwholesome gimmick designed to attract children to restaurants that specialize in catering unhealthy products, they are a side effect of our capitalistic system. Taking away the rights of companies to be unpleasant might seem like an easy fix but empowering Happy Meal toys like the one pictured above could become a thing of the past in San Francisco. Unless nutritional consumers with responsibility is far more important. guidelines are met, fast food restaurants in San Francisco are forbidden from including prizes. Photo by Nick Green.

Angel affects everyone he meets

Sister of speechless student speaks out caitlyn aakre

Above: Mikey Whyte shares one of his signature smiles. Below: Mikey embraces younger sister Caitlyn. Photos courtesy of Caitlyn Aakre and Jodi Aakre.

I remember the first time somebody called people like my brother a “mistake.”

It was a long time ago. We were reading about Hitler and how he tried to get rid of mentally and physically disabled people. I commented that there’s no reason for it, and somebody said that those people were a mistake. I started crying.

My brother’s name is Michael, but we call him Mikey. You may see him around the school and community; he’s got blond hair, blue eyes and when he walks, he doesn’t stand up straight because he has scoliosis. But walking at all is an amazement.

The doctors told my mom he would never walk. He’s really happy most of the time, and enjoys hugging people. He doesn’t talk. All of this is a part of his disability, Angelman Syndrome.

People afflicted with his disability are affectionately called “angels.”

Mikey was diagnosed at age 3. My mom noticed that he wasn’t hitting his crucial developmental steps like rolling over or making cooing sounds. She took him to the doctor, and they misdiagnosed him with Cerebral Palsy. She was watching a TV show and they had a segment on disabilities. One that they featured was Angelman Syndrome and my mom knew right then that he had it. Another doctor agreed.

What his disability technically means is that part of his 15th chromosome has been deleted. Because of one little mutation, my brother is different.

I take care of my brother on the weekends when my mom works. Whenever he wakes up, I get him up, feed him breakfast, change his diaper, and sit him down to watch some TV

with his chewing blanket and a sippy cup of juice. He’s not that hard to take care of usually, but he does need supervision in case he has a bad moment.

Part of Angelman syndrome includes having seizures.

We’re unsure of what causes his seizures, but when he starts to have them, my mom comes home from work. Seizures are scary, regardless of who is having them, but when my own brother is having one, it’s extra frightening.

My brother also has another disorder that involves his epiglottis (the flap that’s supposed to close when you swallow) doesn’t always close and can cause him to choke on his food.

One night during dinner, he started to choke. His esophagus was so stressed and he started coughing up blood and choking on it. My mom called an ambulance, but I thought I was going to lose my brother that night because he couldn’t breathe. The 10 minutes it took for them to get there felt like a lifetime. But he got through it.

My brother means literally everything to me. He is not a burden, nor is he obnoxious. People who don’t understand would think I’m bitter because he’s the way he is. I’m not bitter, but sometimes I get frustrated. In fact, the other night I was trying to get him to talk, even though I know it won’t happen.

I was trying to teach him simple vowel sounds, and I held his hand to my neck so he could feel me making the noises. He smiled. I was reminded in that moment that I have a voice to speak out for my brother and others like him. And I will continue to use that voice until I take my last breath.

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04 Censoring Mark Twain’s Huck Finn a mistake dalton kohm

As you all may have heard, Alan Gribbon, an English professor at Auburn University and a Mark Twain enthusiast, is releasing an edited version of the “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”

He argues that the word “nigger” used in the book more than 200 times is politically incorrect and offensive to many people.

Interestingly, the word “injun” that Twain uses is equally offensive but has received little notice.

Has America become so emotional that when we read a word, one that isn’t used today, we have to cry and complain?

I thought America was known as one of the strongest countries in the world, yet we have to rewrite an entire section of history so that we feel better. I can’t say that the word used in the book is a good one, but that is how they spoke in that day. It’s like reading about the Knights of the Round Table and not reading words like “thou,” and “gay,” but now the meaning of words have changed so much, that it’s hard to know what is safe to say.

And when the wrong word is said, then what? Does the world come to an end? Does genocide start? No. Where does that leave us, the people who enjoy reading a book for its story and not the appropriate word choice? It’s simple. We are left out of what good literature has to offer. Readers miss out on valuable information about history. Some people say that the best way to learn about a moment in history is to look at the literature of the time, and you can’t get any closer to late 1800’s than with Mark Twain.

One of the funniest things about this is that we live in America, where the First Amendment guarantees us freedom of speech -- the freedom to say or write what we want.

And here is someone who wants to take Twain’s freedom, not literally but metaphorically. Because what is freedom Artwork by Christina of speech if the words you write are edited for the public.

Christianson.

Perhaps that timeperiod wasn’t politically correct, but do we have to lie about the past?

These words set a mood, a mood that shouldn’t be altered. Besides, who wants to read a story that’s always leaving things out?

Teachers speak out Rene Cleveland The language was put there so that the author could illuminate the face of society. To change the language is to mask the reality and would prevent us from learning, from seeing what was and is the whole truth. Sugar-coating is a disservice to our students.

Scott Clapp Those who revel in ignorance fail to realize that “The adventures of Huckleberry Finn is satire.” The use of the word “nigger” in Huck Finn is supposed to be offensive. Twain’s deliberate use of the word reflects an innocent 13-year-old’s indoctrination into the schizophrenic, but real historical world where negroes were “threefifths” human.

The hypocrisy evident in the novel illustrates clearly the ignorance of those who use it, and ultimately, the realization by a young boy that to use the “n” word violates his personal ethics. The fact that Huck would, as he says, “Go to hell” for stealing Jim out of slavery a second time shows the true commitment to a morality higher than society’s legalized dehumanization.

Society’s laws speak to Huck at an intellectual level, but Huck’s heart speaks to him the truth. To eliminate Huck Finn from high school or to bowdlerize offensive words from it is to remove the burr that scratches at our collective consciousness, and our consciences.

Brian Crosby I was actually talking with my students the other day about this. We talked about

how Twain likely used the “n-word” deliberately to create a conversation. When I taught juniors I taught Finn, and honestly we maybe talked about the N-word one day. It is the elephant in the room, and you have to be very careful about where the conversation goes.

Unfortunately I think one place our society does a great injustice is by not allowing us to consume art the way the artist intended, and then deciding for ourselves what the value is. Literature means something to everyone differently, and the great thing about our country is I get to make that decision, not someone else.

What is unfortunate is that our society would rather not confront a difficult issue; instead we see teachers choosing to not teach one of the greatest books of all time to avoid any perceived conflict.

Tim Willey If I had three wishes from that mythical magical lamp, I would use one of them to bring Samuel Clemens back from the dead and turn him loose on the Bill Maher Show.

Then again, maybe Bill Maher IS Mark Twain reincarnated, or Steven Colbert, or Jon Stewart…

Michele Canfield This is just another example of protecting the guilty. The less (accurate) EuroAmerican history is there to be seen and read and discussed, the more we (EuroAmericans) can ignore and deny the past, which of course destines us to repeat the atrocities towards other races. We must continue to give voice to past oppressions or we white “crackers” will never learn what humanity has to offer.

Meeting 2011 head-on and ready to go

A quick guide to everything that should (and shouldn’t) happen in 2011 katie hodges

2010 was a big year, with 2011 bound to become even bigger, so I will take a chance to break down everything that should and shouldn’t happen over the coming year.

• Please Sarah Palin: Stay off TLC. Love her or hate her, it really alarms me that a women who could become the president of the United States had a featured time-slot between “Kate Plus Eight” and “Sister Wives.”

• Pixcar needs to come up with something to match the brilliance of “Up,” because we all know that those folks are capable of it. And I am not talking about some cop-out cash-cow sequel, which (let’s face it) was what “Toy-Story 3” was. I want original entertainment.

• Speaking of Disney affiliates, it is long past time for Hannah Montana to retire.

They told us that it will be the last season of “Hannah Montana,” and the world breathed a sigh of relief. Then they announced that they would continue a run of “Hannah Montana Forever.” Not that I could tell you what the difference between the two is. For goodness sakes, Disney, retire Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana and her bratty ways and let the real Miley Cyrus grow up enough to be another tabloid seller.

• And speaking of annoyingly popular blonde starlets, Taylor Swift should at least

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attempt to write something orginal. Gotta love her (and to be fair, I kind of do), but all of her songs are variations on the same three or four concepts. I mean, her world can’t be all about boys. There must be some form of reality in it.

Let’s not forget the broken island nation of Haiti. A year after the horrific earthquakes, the country has all but faded from our minds, at a time when they need our attention and aid the most.

Whether or not our country’s national discourse led to the horrendous shootings in Arizona, America needs to tone it down. Democracy works only when different opinions are shared, and the best possible solution is decided on. And it’s really hard to share opinions when everyone is shouting.

Let’s go for a three-peat in boys basketball, not to mention winning state in swimming again, and reclaiming our throne in football. Let’s show the rest of the state all that we are made of.

Could we please try to class it up at school-related sporting events? Being an avid non-believer of most athletic events, I haven’t actually attended any, and based on the friendly little reminders Mr. Kloppel keeps giving, I don’t want to. Any time administrators deem the need to remind students that body paint is not an acceptable substitute for clothing, there is obviously a problem that needs to be dealt with. So class it up, CMR.

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dissection CENTRAL Students in Jon Davis’s 5th period Biology 3-4 class on Jan. 12 embarked in the exploration of dissecting Round Worms.

Students in other Bio 3-4 classes are also dissecting worms. Later this year they will be dissecting clams, squid, grasshoppers, starfish, lamp reys, turtles, perch, frogs and sharks, biology teacher Christine Sundly said.

Biology 1-2 students will dissect pigs.

Right: English teacher Brittany Olson prepares for the responsibilities of being a new teacher.

Left: Olson gets students involved with time for questions and discussion. Photos by Ryan Prosser.

Olson takes new job as opportunity

“The hardest part so far has been getting ahead of all lindsey buck With previous sophomore English, freshman English, the copies I have to make, and sending them off to the print speech, journalism, yearbook, and writing classes under her shop,” Olson said.

Olson also said that she has enjoyed her time at CMR so belt, English teacher Brittany Olson was more than prepared far. She said that she has big plans for the semester, and plans to jump right in at semester.

“I was really excited that I got sophomore English be- to make changes not only for students, but also for herself.

“I think what I’ve created for next cause it’s something I’ve done before and semester is new things that I haven’t really enjoyed teaching,” Olson said. Oltried yet, and I want to keep doing that son replaced previous English teacher “I was really excited that I got throughout the school year,” she said.

Charlie Gaare this semester, when Gaare sophomore English because Olson said she doesn’t want to moved to Denver. Olson graduated from it’s something I’ve done teach the same concepts all the time, the University of Montana with an Engand that she will continue to try new lish degree and a minor in Media Arts. before and really enjoyed methods to see effects on students. She “I really like working with students, teaching.” said that she is always trying to teach and I really like education,” she said.

Brittany Olson and learn new things to better herself, Olson said that she was inspired by her as well as her students. own sophomore English teacher, and “Miss Gaare had really good students. [They] want to be that this made her want to become an English teacher.

Olson said that if it were not for her English teaching ca- here, [they] know when to work, and [they] know when to reer, she would put her minor in Media Arts to use. She said have fun. Since [they] are all good kids, it has made my experience here much better.” that she may pursue script or creative writing someday.

With her organized personality, Olson said things have been going smoothly. However, she said that having so many students has provided a challenge.

In recent weeks, there have been two classes that have allowed me to hold on

to my sanity. Those two classes happen to be guitar class and newspaper. Both of those classes focus on creating things, as opposed to simply learning. A coincidence? I think not.

The majority of my classes focus on learning new skills and concepts, and then applying them in some way. But I don’t make anything in any of them.

Then I get to guitar and newspaper.

I get to make music, and help write and design an entire newspaper.

There’s no right or wrong. I simply do, and end up with a final product.

By having two hours every day to not have to think with the logical, yes/no part editor of my brain, all the other periods are that

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much easier.

As it gets closer to the time to chose new classes for next year, I sincerely hope that everyone can find a spot to carve out in their schedule for just fun classes.

A “fun” class can mean different things to different people. To some, it is the opportunity to perform in front of their drama class. For others, it is creating the backdrops that make the drama productions that much more believable. It can range from chamber orchestra to welding, from drawing and printmaking to interior design.

One of the best parts of CMR is the diverse course load it offers, and all the different chances it has to try something new.

The trick with trying something new and

Davis’s 3-4 Biology class completes worm dissections on Jan. 12.

Students view parts of a round worm.

Biology teacher Jon Davis aids students in the dissection process. Photos by Ryan Prosser.

creative is opening yourself up to failure.

The one downside of many classes that focus on creating something is that no amount of studying will make you good at it. And that’s OK. When I started guitar this fall, I had no idea as to whether or not I would be any good at it. I just thought it would be a fun class to take. And the more I got to playing guitar, the more fun I had with it, and the more it didn’t matter if I was good or not.

In an age of AP everything, one of the best things that can happen is for there to be a class where kids don’t have to think about doing something right or wrong, but instead just think about creating something special.

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Speech and debate teaches confidence, work ethic

nick green Mincing words and hiding behind the classroom chatterbox are simply not options for members of one club at CMR. “Speech and Debate forces you to come out of your shell. It makes you take a stand, and stand by it. You can’t be shy (in speech and debate) you have to be outgoing or you won’t win; and for those people who aren’t shy, the biggest struggle is learning to multitask,” senior Aly Hutchinson said.

Hutchinson, who has been in speech and debate for four years, admits that she’s an outspoken person but didn’t always intend on joining the team.

“My dad told me I needed to join for one year, and after that I just fell in love with the team,” Hutchinson said.

Freshman Hannah Cubbage also was motivated to join speech and debate by her father.

“My Dad (Tom Cubbage) was the coach and so it just seemed obvious that I would join.” Cubbage who joined this year had no trouble coming out of her shell but she said: “finding a piece, or speech that I feel I can do well on is difficult.

Both Cubbage and Hutchinson are in speech and spend their practices working on diction and presentation.

In speech the winner is the person who is able to most comically, or most dramatically deliver a piece, Hutchinson said.

Speech and Debate, like most serious high school extracurricular activities, requires a large amount of work outside of school. Hutchinson said that competing at a dif-

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ferent school in front of judges you’ve never met before can be difficult.

“At meets everybody’s a lot more focused, not to say we don’t have a good time, but we know that we have to focus Hutchinson said.

Senior Brandon Bendenbender who has been with Debate for 3 years feels that debaters face many of the same problems.

“The Debate end of the team is very stressed,” Bedenbender said. “We still make time for fun and socialization though.”

Despite several years of experience under his belt, bedenbender still feels that there is room for both the team and him to improve.

“I lack consistency myself. I feel that I either do very well or not very well, and I want to improve on that. As a team I think that there could be greater communication between members and greater unity.”

“Differing styles of coaching have made for a somePictured above freshman what uneasy transition over the past few years, but I Gunner Mullins and think this year we are really coming together as a team,” sophomore Jacson Joiner Hutchinson said. practice their debating skills.

As to her direction for the year Hutchinson said she Pictured at right Hannah wants to place at an AA meet after having broken the semi Cubbage practices her dramatic interpretation finals in serious interpretation.

Even though her time speech has been stressful, speech while trying to inflect her voice with emotion.

Hutchinson said that she has liked Speech and Debate and Photos by Nick Green would definitely say that it has been worthwhile.

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Goodbye library, Hello future

Foreign exchange

A sneak peek at the modernized CMR media center alecks leavey

As technology takes huge strides these days, the C.M. Russell High School media center is following suit and media specialist Amy Borger is at the head of the operation.

“We want to make this a warm inviting place for students,” Borger said. “We are looking for a Barnes and Noble kind of feel.”

With 10,000 books taken off the The CMR Media Center is undergoing changes, including the loss of books and shelves and shelves, new furniture, and more the addition of seating areas and an additional computer lab. Photo by Ryan Prosser. space for leisure and relaxing, ing published as far back as 1912. By donating these to CMR’s media center isn’t looking back at how “libraries” the district book exchange, other schools can have the are supposed to be. Instead, Borger and her co-workers chance of gaining more books and can hopefully increase are making drastic changes to the area and aren’t plan- the shelf-life of those that CMR no longer needed. ning on stopping soon.

“I like how open it is now,” said Becca Allen, a junior “We really don’t want to be the stereotypical library. who visits the new media center often. “It’s definitely It should be the living room of the school,” said Borger, more relaxed, and has a more modern feel than your avwho has been a member of CMR’s staff for more than 10 erage library.” years.

After more than two months of cleaning house, BorgAlthough there was an initial response of criticism er admits how proud she is, and how much she loves about how many books had been removed, the media what she does. center’s has assured the few skeptics that the goal was “I really love my job,” Borger said. “Every day is difto modernize the politically incorrect, the old, and the ferent.” outdated books and resources that were not relevant toAs CMR begins the new year, so does its new and imday. The majority of the dust-covered books hadn’t been proved media center. checked out in over 20 years, with the oldest book be-

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Being away from one’s family for the first time is never easy, but imagine having that experience in an entirely different country.

This is what foreign exchange student junior Antonio Carnevali is experiencing. Deciding to come to America was no easy decision as he’s used to “always being with them (his family)”, but Carnevali believes he’s made the right choice by becoming an exchange student.

“You are able to do things by yourself and not be dependent on them. You grow up,” he said.

Carnevali is from Monterrey, Mexico, a city with a population of more than three million citizens, according to worldatlas.com. Carnevali is happy with his placement in Montana as he “wanted the experience of being alone from the big city.”

Carnevali is taking advantage of his change of climate by participating in Ski Club, which he says is relaxing. Previously, he played football for the school until a sprained ankle caused him to sit out. CMR’s class choice is exciting for Carnevali, as in Mexico he did not have many of the class options this school has.

“We were not able to choose our classes,” he said.

He also plans to one day move to the United States.

“I’m going to live in San Antonio in a few years.”

While there he hopes to attend college, where he intends to pursue a career as a civil engineer.

By coming to Great Falls, Carnevali said he has gained “confidence, being open, and pretty much doing what I want to.”

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Although senior Leslie Bellwood sings on a daily basis as a member of Chanteur and Russell Ayres, the Jazz Workshop allowed her to have even more musical fun.

She was one of about 40 Rustlers who had the opportunity to work with musician Dan Bukvich, who Bellwood said was a great percussionist and director.

Six music professors, including Dan Bukvich, from the University of Idaho traveled to Great Falls for the th Jazz Workshop on Jan. 6-7, offering music students from CMR and Great Falls High the opportunity to improve their Jazz skills.

“He’s just a lot of fun and he is very energetic. He has a different approach,” Bellwood said. “It’s the percussionist in him that gives him

a different approach.”

Bellwood said the song they performed “Doctor” was incredibly difficult. It was put together from a lot of different songs by Bukvich.

Somehow they all connected together Bellwood said.

One thing that Bellwood learned from this experience was rhythm.

“He doesn’t sing the notes for you,” Bellwood said. “He is fabulous with rhythm, and helps you get better with it.”

Like Bellwood Russtones member Cole Bass agrees it was a fun experience.

“Really great experience, Bass said. “This is their job and being able to be taught by them was an honor.”

The overall goal is to teach the students what it’s like to be in a big band and learning the techniques they use, Bass said.

“Anyone that hasn’t tried out for music, go for it.”

Being a junior, I have come to the point in my life where I have been thinking about my future…a lot. What do I want to have as a career? What do I want in a college? What will college be like? I had all these questions spinning around my head when I came across a book.

“U Chic: the college girl’s guide to everything” by Christie Garton is a remarkable aide for girls to figuring out what college is all about. It has everything from putting an end to homesickness to having a fashionable, yet thrifty, budget.

It is written from the point

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Celebrating the spirit of Jazz

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Top- The Jazz Workshop concert on Jan. 7 conducted by Vern Sielert.

Above- Tenor saxophone player Olivia Moulton and alto sax player Lauren Mathis and Matt Austin practices with Vanessa Sielert.

Right- Professor Alan Germberling watches over Trombone player Gatlin Schleve has he learns Mambo Jambo.

Left- Nicki Brenen Russell Ayers singing Doctor for the opening for Russtones at the jazz concet on Jan. 7. Photos by Caitlyn Aakre and Beth Britton.

of view of women who have been through college and who have been through the hard times and the fun times that come along with the freedom and stress of being away from home.

There are a lot of interesting strategies and pieces of advice to make your college experience the one you dreamed of. It’s a guide to keeping track of your classes, budget, and social life: all in one book!

It starts out with the application process, dives into majors, clubs, and sororities, and dips its toes in a little bit of college dating advice and social life tips.

It also has assistance for what to do after college, whether you are going to graduate

school or a career. This book answers everything.

One of my favorite chapters is on getting involved in your school. When I get to college I will be more aware of the opportunities, clubs, and seminars my future school offers.

This book has made me excited about college, and I can’t wait to take that step in my life.

It is written in a way that seems like the author is talking straight to you. It is like having a college girl give you the inside scoop on university secrets. I read the book cover to cover, and loved every minute of it.

“U Chic” answers every question a college girls need to know. It isn’t just a guide to college. It’s a guide to life.

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dresses for twirling, then heading to prom in limos... but before that you should probably get organized, because there is much to be done. To make this truly a magical night, everything must be falling naturally into place -without you naturally falling apart. So to help, here is a list of priorities and some tricks ‘n tips. Of course there is also advice for those clueless guys whose idea of creative wooing is saying “Sooo, we are going to prom, right?”

Dates to Remember...

Appointments should be made.

Hair and nail appointments should be arranged.

Shop around for accesssories early to avoid the rush.

Test your tanning plan!

Guys... ask sometime about now so plans can be easily arranged for the future.

Prom/Homecoming Dress Fashion Show and Brunch 11:00 am Dress Sale: 1:30-3:30 Bethel Lutheran Church 1009 18th Avenue SW Fashion Show Ticket: $8.00 Dress Sale: Free Contact any Wrangler Drill Team member for more information and ticket sales.

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Hair and nails done early in the day.

Do not stress yourself out.

Pick up the boutineer or flowers for your date.Keep it fresh Eat the fancy dinner and jump in your limo.

“When in doubt......dance!” ~anonymous

Prom on a budget! Tricks ‘n’Tips to save you money!

-Share the limo-several couples can carpool and split the bill!

-Take your own pictures and get the same results...hello Photoshop!

-Skip the restaurant and have a pre-prom potluck!

-Shop discount stores for the cute heels, purses and accessories!

-Borrow whenever possible...ex: jewelry ,shoes, nail polish!

-Ask a skilled friend or family member to do your hair and make-up!

Ways to ask her to Prom...

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10-15 days before prom, do the spray tan. This way it doesn’t rub off on your dress or make you look like a carrot.

Don’t over-do the jewelry, it can take away from the dress and become problematic during the activities.

The jewelry should complement your outfit.

The more beading on the dress the simpler the jewelry.

Bring deodorant and body spray. Perfume will be too strong and your date will be close enough to smell the light scent.

Don’t over-do the glitter, it looks less tacky and more elegant.

Minimize the make-up, it’s going to run off your face under the constant lights and dancing. Waterproof mascara and light foundation are a life saver.

Plan the colors! A guy showing up in bright yellow tux when you are wearing a red cocktail dress probably won’t create the fairy-tale you want.

Be modest with your dress. It should complement your body, not expose it all.

If you can get away with not wearing heels, don’t. You will be on your feet for hours dancing away. Converse can make a fashion statement or hide under a full length gown.

Carry a small bag not a clutch. It will be easier to carry and leave your hands free.

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10 things you need to know about the outfit

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Give her 42 roses or other Invite her with Jello! EasClassicaly serenade her type of flowers hidden in her ily done, just slip a laminated with your voice or instrument (or taped over) invite into the locker or in a bouqet. (42 is of choice!

Jello mold as it is hardening. the answer to life, people!)

Place roses in her locker Make a YouTube or FaceLet her have cake! Most with a little message or poem. places charge next-to-nothing book Video and post it to her Have random people pass to add custom writing to the wall. Make sure to put some effort into it. her flowers during the day top of the dessert. with a tag on each eventually Ask her on a video game Just invite her out to din- SHE loves, if you use one spelling out “P-R-O-M-?”. ner to a restaraunt she loves.

Ask her directly (having a Can’t go wrong going a little that you are obsessed with it will seem selfish. Most games bouquet of flowers would be old fashioned. have gifts you can give to nice. other characters.

Comical

Spell PROM? out in pink flamingos in her front yard.

Dress as her favorite man from a movie or book when you ask her out. (Ex. Edward/Jacob asking out “Bellla”, or be Mr. Darcy trying to win over Elizabeth).

The classic Scavenger hunt (only for girls who want to put in that kind of effort).

Do NOT! Special!

Take out an Ad!

Never ask, “Hey, want to go to Prom?” This shows no effort.

Don’t assume that since you are already dating she doesn’t need/want to be asked to Prom. She still does.

The Stampede is giving a special discount if you wish to ask her out in an ad which is distributed throughout the school!

The Stampede is Don’t ask her over Faceoffering a $15 special book, e-mail, or text. for students. Go to Do not just put a sign on room 326 with your her locker. idea and/or questions.

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Snoop Dizzle sizzles in Great Falls meg smith It seems that Snoop Dogg concerts come with their own personal smoke machines as the star, his band, and the majority of the audience were “blazin’ it up” throughout the concert.

But this rapper’s habit left him a bit confused as he showed up three hours late for his own concert on Jan. 23. Two opening acts, Warren G and Daz Pilot, played at 7 p.m. but it wasn’t until 10 p.m. that Snoop Dizzle graced the stage for an hour and a half before leaving the herb- filled Civic Center.

The excuse for the star’s delayed arrival? Technical difficulties. But I’ve got 50 bucks saying that the concert’s overseers lost him and frantically searched for him while I and the rest of the audience were serenaded with various rap songs blasting from the speakers.

Blasting music wasn’t enough to keep these fans occupied, though. It wasn’t long before the restless crowd began chants such as: “Refund, refund!” and “Free beer, free beer!”

The slogans faded and cries erupted when a Snoop song began playing, but a more furious crowd appeared when the much anticipated lyrics turned out to be recorded.

But quickly after this mishap, the lights flashed on a wary audience and then turned towards the stage as “Snoop Doggy D!” rumbled over the sound system.

Then the could-have-been has-been amazed fans with his incredibly fast lyrics and catchy choruses. It wasn’t long until the crowd got involved with hands, fists, and peace signs in the air.

There weren’t many cameras waving about in the air, however. Every member of the audience was thoroughly patted down by bouncers before entering the concert. Apparently, Snoop concerts are signature for their amount of drugs, alcohol, and the ever popular mosh pit.

In my opinion? The concert may have been a failure due to Snoop Dogg’s late appearance, but this rapper has major stage personality that is irresistible. Before long, even a conservative jazz music lover would be jumping up and down belting out, “Snooooppp Dogggyyyy Doggg!”

Nicki Minaj proves to be best female rapper shayna leonard

Nicki Minaj’s rise to power is the epitome of extraordinary.

She is the Barbie doll in the society of rap, and this reputation works for her. Her crazy hair styles and superhero outfits aren’t much different from the infamous Lady Gaga, yet Minaj exerts a force all her own.

However, style isn’t the reason the 26 year old singer has made it so far in the rap industry. Her choice words, whether explicit or not, and beat-full lyrics create music more than just good. It’s inspiring.

The beginning of Minaj’s career consisted of being a guest singer for Jay-Z, Gucci, and Drake, and being a part of the rising rap group, Young Money.

Minaj has produced five albums, and now she has escalated to the creation of her most popular album, “Pink Friday”. With the support of her fans she has risen to the top five on the best-selling charts.

But now, she has top rap stars like Eminem and Rihanna guest singing for her album, and they should be honored. Minaj’s voice isn’t just great, it’s success.

The uniqueness of her vocals along with lyrics such as “I put the wreck in recreation” and “As long as I am in the game, you’ll never win” put her in a category all her own.

Her lyrical abilities are what really bring her to the top. I mean who else can rhyme “car show” with “arsenal” and still make it should good -- let alone fit both words in a sentence that makes sense.

I would suggest “Pink Friday” to anyone over the age of 13, and some of the best songs on the album are “Blazin’” and “Roman’s Revenge.”

Her bad girl confidence gives her the right to run with the big dogs, making her not only the best female rapper, but the best rapper in the world at this point in time.

Duran Duran revisits ‘80s prime with new album dalton kohm

Duran Duran has been making exotic and interesting music videos ever since they started. From songs like “Hungry like the Wolf” and “Rio,” Duran Duran has been changing the face of music for more than 30 years.

Their new hit album “All You Need Is Now,” is their 13th studio album and was released Dec. 21, 2010. And in fact, this album also celebrates the 30-year anniversary of their first release. This album goes back to its Birmingham new wave pop roots.

The CD features new hit songs like “Runway Runaway,” “Leave a Light On,” and their new single “All You Need Is Now.” The songs go back to their roots as each one sounds as if it came from the 1980’s. While their songs range from strange to exotic, this album can be enjoyed by anyone.

So far the album is in the top two charts in the U.S. and U.K. The album is produced by Grammy-

Award winner Mark Ronson, who has helped produced Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Lily Allen. This CD is a big return since their previous CD “Red Carpet Massacre,” (which had been released in 2007) did not sell as much

“The imaginary follow-up to Rio that never was,” Ronson said. If you don’t know, Rio was one of Duran Duran’s biggest selling albums. Any songs from Duran Duran that you should listen to (if you haven’t) are “Planet Earth,” “Rio,” “Ordinary World,” “Hungry like the Wolf,” “The Chauffer,” and many more. The band started in 1981 but switched out lead vocalist Stephen Duffy for Simon Le Bon, who has stuck with Duran Duran since he joined. While Nick Rhodes has been in the band since their first performance in 1979 at the Rum Runner in Birmingham, Duran Duran has changed out members but was still able to keep up with the popularity that they started.

DiCaprio’s “Inception” an action movie that actually makes viewers think? alecks leavey

Have you ever walked out of a movie theater, balance faulty and vision blurred, limping to your car like a confused drunk as you try to interpret the last two and a half hours of the nonsense you just witnessed?

I hadn’t until I saw “Inception,” and I am a tough critic when it comes to today’s films; I have been known to complain how unrealistic and cheesy children’s movies are. Anyway, maybe some other time I can beat down on the latest Disney flick, but for now let’s get to the point.

Written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan – who until recently was most well known for directing “The Dark Knight” – “Inception” is the masterpiece of 2010. With a plot thickened by twists

and turns, this science fiction action rollercoaster, rated PG-13, is definitely worth the time and a few bucks. Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays mind-thief Dom Cobb, is brilliant and plays a part parallel to his role in “Shutter Island,” while Ellen Page’s (“Juno”) familiar quirkiness complements DiCaprio’s serious demeanor as well as Batman and Robin.

The idea of dreaming inside of a dream which is inside of another dream is a little strenuous to wrap your head around, but all the chaos is controlled and defined quite nicely towards the end. That’s not to say that the final minute doesn’t leave you guessing.

With the spectacular visuals of crumbling buildings and gravity-defying fight scenes, particularly one where gravity is literally non-existent and the two opponents are left to leaping across a hotel hallway.

“Inception” is loaded with unreal special effects and numerous occasions where it is impossible to comprehend what has just occurred.

I guarantee that the first time you sleep after experiencing “Inception,” you’ll think more about your dreams than ever before.

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Never has a literary and artistic genre stirred up more drama than the furry fandom. Conceived in 1989, this group of anthropomorphicloving “furries,” as they call themselves, branched from a science fiction convention, creating a new subculture for those walking, talking creatures.

J: Austin, I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed a lot more people wearing furry apparel around CMR lately.

A: Like tails and ears? I’ve been noticing that too, and being a furry, I’ve had mixed feelings about that.

J: Why is that?

A: Not a lot of the general public know what furries really are.

J: I’m definitely in agreement about that, and I’d rather have those who don’t know what it is learn about it the right way, and not through the CSI episode on it..

A: Totally. There are so many misconceptions on the fandom, and it’s not all that the media hypes it up to be.

J: Exactly, like how only 15 percent of furries actually go to conventions in fursuits.

A: Most people forget that it’s just a fandom for anthropomorphic animals, and not just doing odd jobs in fursuits. You can relate it to wearing a costume on Halloween, except you do it a lot more often with other people who enjoy the same thing.

J: It’s very much like a Star Trek or Star Wars fandom, but with anthropomorphic creatures instead of aliens and what not.

A: It’s definitely all about perception. Some furries are just into the art, while others take it to a very spiritual level.

J: I know that a simple column on the fandom isn’t enough to inform people about it. I know that the AnthroCon website has a lot of really good information on it. Care to share the link, Austin?

A: Of course. http://anthrocon.org/ is where you can find more information on the fandom.

J: Hopefully, that’ll clear up any other questions that people have. In general, “furries” are fans of the anthropomorphic genre of art and literature. It’s as simple as that.

A fluffy fursuiter at AnthroCon ‘10. Photo used by permission of Tyler Watts

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Lil’ Wayne because heather langendorff senior I love him :)

Chelsea hunter breen Handler junior

Probably Lambchop

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What is the next Nobel prize that President Obama will win?

What will be your 11/11/11 11:11 wish?

He probably will not be winning one!

That Liz Ramsey will marry Mark Wahlberg :)

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Who’s Obama

California breaks off of the U.S. and the glamorous life of Hollywood goes 6 feet under

Nobel peace prize That one day I will fly

How are you staying warm in the snow?

Not going out in it...

DUH!

I was born and raised here so snow doesn’t phase me.

I don’t stay warm at all.

Who at CMR will survive the zombie apocalypse?

Hopefully no one except me and Liz Ramsey

The basement cat. Zombie’s diet is made up of human.

Zech Hale.

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I would bring Chuck Norris so he could roundhouse kick some coconuts

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Obama will win the next Nobel Prize for surviving a Chuck Norris round-house kick.

Nobel prize in economics

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I would wish to leave the deserted island that I am stranded on, and take Chuck Norris with me with plenty of coconuts

No more scheduling changes.

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Chuck and I built a house out of coconuts that we brought from the desertted island.

Wait a day, the weather changes

I would, because my buddy Chuck would round-house kick all of the oncoming zombies in the face.

Me- I am prepared

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Wrestling veterans’ eyes set on state championship Wrestling team inexperienced overall, still improving megan bernhardt

Even though the inexperienced CMR wrestling team has focused all season on getting better overall, two stars have shone brightly from the beginning.

Seniors Phil Selin and Ryan Otto are not only both ranked No. 1 in the state, they were the only Rustlers to get wins at the Jan. 20 crosstown duel, and both went undefeated for CMR at the AA duels in Butte on Jan. 22.

With just over three weeks remaining until the AA state meet being held at CMR due to tornado damage to the Billings Metra, these Rustlers are hoping for nothing less than a state championship.

Otto has been plagued by injuries throughout the season -- first a shoulder injury that happened during football, and then an elbow to the face in practice, which broke his nasal cavity. However, he continues to wrestle hard for the Rustlers.

“Everybody else in the state has wrestled the whole year without injuries. And then you got me, who gets injured every other day it seems like, so all the kids have a better advantage because they’ve been wrestling the whole year,” Otto said.

He and Selin each have added pressure because of their No. 1 ranking.

“Of course it adds pressure, but I’d rather be No. 1 than anything less,” Selin said. “It gives me extra determination to keep my place at the top of the class.”

Otto agreed with Selin. “There’s always pressure, even if you’re not No. 1 in the state. I try not to worry about being No.

Is the true athlete a dying breed or a flourishing population? It seems that sports are a part of American culture more than ever, and yet we grasp onto a few all-star athletes with tenacious strength.

Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, and Tiger Woods have donned headlines throughout all of their careers. These are the athletes that have household familiarity.

These are the athletes that grace the covers of cereal boxes. These are the athletes that thousands of kids idolize.

Now add Michael sports editor Vick to the group and

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1. But it motivates me, and, like Phil, we don’t settle for anything less.”

Both have had to work hard to get to their No. 1 ranking. They both agree that winning state is not a guarantee even though they are currently ranked best in the state. They both have strong competitors who have challenged them before, and may get in the way of them taking state.

Selin said his main competition is “Bozeman and Skyview’s 215.” I’ve had close matches with the Bozeman kid, and the Skyview kid placed third last year [at state].”

Selin’s season record is 26-7, with one of those losses being at the hands of his Bozeman opponent.

Otto’s toughest competition is “the Helena Capital kid and the Glacier kid. I wrestled the Glacier kid last year at state and beat him, but he’s improved and so have I. And then the Capital kid, I’ve watched him wrestle and he looks strong.”

Hosting the state tournament on Feb. 11-12 is a huge commitment for CMR, as head coach Aaron Jensen said. “There’s a lot of work. Mats set up, and general things about hosting a tournament. Also, working with the MHSA.” He also said that accommodating anywhere from 5,000-6,000 fans is a major issue.

“We have a lot of young guys on the team who are inexperienced, but they’re fun to be around, fun to coach, and they’re working hard and getting better,” Jensen said.

His goal is to make sure that everyone on the team peaks around the time of state so that “we’re at our best that weekend.” watch as the smirks and behind- the- hand chuckles appear. He was a respected, talented football player for the Atlanta Falcons. But a little run-in with dog fighting in July of 2007 left him getting down with the dogs in jail.

His crime is no joke to the American public.

He may be the punch line behind various jokes and anecdotes, but he lost all credibility as an allstar of American sports.

However, he seems to have regained some of his credibility because this season he was reinstated to the NFL and drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. Former fans have come out of the woodwork chanting his infamous name is salutation, and broadcasters send him praises for a job well done.

But is this reincarnated star worthy of being

GFHS’ Dominik Propp attempts to pin CMR’s Austin Fisher in a 171-lb. match during the Jan. 20 crosstown wrestling meet.

Welcoming a rival from across the river, CMR’s Ryan Otto shakes hands with GFHS’ John Kellems before the competition begins.

Photos by Megan Bernhardt.

the role model to teenage boys across the country?

The thought that comes to my mind is unequivocally NO. Vick was given a second chance because of football skill; a lesser player would have been told that he fumbled the ball and the game was over.

So this leaves me with one burning question creating fire in the pathways of my mind. When is the punishment ever going to be big enough to fit the crime? Because it seems to me that we live in a land of pardons and exceptions based on talent and money, rather than universal exceptions.

And his infamous name has been emulated by millions of boys around the country. I can only be thankful that his team wasn’t advanced to the Super Bowl.

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Road to the austen martell

Super Bowl

The packers beat the Chicago Bears at home , 21-14, to become the first 6th seeded NFC team to reach the Super Bowl. The Packers took out Bear’s QB Jay Cutler with a torn MLC muscle in his left knee, along with a key interception that contributed to the Packer’s advancement to the Super Bowl (Tom Lynn/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MCT)

Wild Card Round

In a major upset, the Seattle Seahawks beat the defending super bowl champs, the New Orleans Saints 41-36 at home. The Seahawks moved to round two to rematch the Bears in Chicago. The Seahawks were the first 7-9 team in the playoffs in NFL History. (John Lok/ Seattle Times/MCT) The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Green Bay Packers 21-16 at home in Round one. Micheal Vick’s interception late in the 4th sealed the Packer’s win.

The Packers advanced to rematch the #1 seeded Falcons in Atlanta. (Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News/MCT)

The New York Jets narrowly took the Indianapolis Colts out of the playoffs at Indianapolis. With a field goal with almost no time left, the Jets sealed a 17-16 win at Indanapolis. The Jets moved on to play the Patriots for the 3rd time this season. (David Pokress/ Newsday/MCT)

The Baltimore Ravens smashed the Kansas City Chiefs in Baltimore. The Chiefs managed only 7 points, while the Ravens dominated on both sides of the field, scoring 30 points. It was the only game with a large margin win; All other 1st round games were decided by 5 or less.

(Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/MCT)

Championship Round

The Jet’s run to the super bowl and the Steelers have great defences, was snapped and that will be a deciding factor, but for the 2nd year I give the steelers and edge because straight in the NFC some of their team members are Championship, veterans. Players like Troy Polamalu when they played or James Harrison can impact a Super a Veteran Steeler Bowl. Clay Matthews could also, but team in Pittsburg. it’s difficult at best to blitz Big Ben. The Steelers held On offence, the Steelers and Packers off the Jet’s 19 are about equal: I don’t think Rodgers point rally to win having no Super Bowl experience the game, 24-19. will be a factor, on his performance.

The Steelers The Packer’s run game, however, advance, and will suffer against a tough Pittsburg now will play the Rush Defense. Both teams are great Packers for the at passing, but Big Ben has the edge 45th Super Bowl. because of his amount of experience.

(Doug Kapustin/ Sorry Packer’s fans, but I don’t see MCT) the Pack winning against Pittsburg in Dallas stadium: Steelers win 37 to 31 in a tough game.

My Prediction: Both the Packers

Divisional Round

The Chicago Bears held off the Seattle Seahawks, 35-24, to head into the NFC Championship game. They advanced, getting the oppurtunity to play a 3rd game this season against the Green Bay Packers. The series was tied 1-1 this year; 3rd time’s the charm, but for whom? (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/MCT) The Green Bay Packers whipped the Atlanta Falcons 48-21 in Atlanta. The Packers have been playing in playoff mode since week 16 and don’t show signs of stopping. The packers traveled to Chicago to rematch the Bears in Chicago for the NFC championship. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/ MCT)

After falling behind 14 points, the Pittsburg Steelers rallied and ran away with a 31-24 win over their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens.

Now the Steelers will face a redhot Jets team that has eliminated Peyton Manning and the Colts, and just eliminated Tom Brady and the Patriots. (Gene Sweeney Jr./ Baltimore Sun/MCT)

The New York Jets shocked the New England Patriots in an upset in New England.

The Jets, once again, have pulled surprise games to arrive in the AfC championship where they will face a tough matchofor the AFC title.. (Tyson Trish/ The Record/MCT)

Swimming

Practicing to beat her time, senior Madisen Sechena, swims the breaststroke.

Madisen will attend Northern Michigan University with her twin sister Dakota.

Photo courtesy of Megan Varner.

Siblings at home, teammates in the pool, an unshakable bond josh philyaw

Having a sibling on the same team gives athletes encouragement as well as friendly rivals.

Or at least that’s the case for junior Nicole Thompson and other members of CMR’s swim team, where competition in 2011 is somewhat of a “family affair.”

Thompson’s older brother Austin, a senior, inspires her to do her best.

“He really pushes me to do better,” Nicole said.

“He’s annoying to swim with, but I have to take into consideration is it annoying because he’s my brother or [because he is my] teammate.”

Although they cheer each other on and push each other to their limits, there is still sibling rivalry.

Austin said he notices that if he is in the same lane as his sister the rivalry intensifies because he always wants to have the better time.

Despite the competitive aspect, being on the same team has strengthened the relationship between them.

“Yes, because we are both working toward a common goal,” Austin said.

“We have something in common so it gives us something to talk about,” Nicole added.

The Thompson siblings are not the only family members in the pool this year. Senior twins Madisen and Dakota Sechena and their little sister, sophomore Shelby Sechena, also share an interest in swimming,

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and all three sisters compete on varsity this year.

Shelby, who has been swimming for 10 years, swims in the 200 and 500 freestyle.

The Sechenas also influence each other to do their best.

“We work together and push each other to get better,” Shelby said. “It can get kind of crazy sometimes but we work through it. We learn from each other.”

“Most of the time it’s fine. We’ve just been swimming so long. It’s what we do,” Madisen said.

“It depends on the day, but it’s nice to have someone push you.”

“It makes you get along more because you do the same thing every day,” Dakota added. “When you’re in pain, they’re probably in pain.”

Madisen, who swims 100 breaststroke and fly and 50 free and Dakota, who swims backstroke, free, and breaststroke will also be going to college together at Northern Michigan University.

“It’ll be nice because we don’t have any family there, so at least we’ll have something,” Dakota said.

Josh and Shelby Vernon are also are siblings on the team.

The state competition will be held in Butte on Feb. 11-12, where both the boys and girls of CMR will be defending their 2010 state championship titles. If they win the state championship this year, it will be the fourth time in a row for the girls and the second for the boys.

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jennifer verzuh Some may see being tall as an annoyance, but in basketball it’s a “big help” according to John Cislo, CMR’s varsity boys coach of seven years.

Girls varsity coach Chad Olson agrees.

“Our size factor should be a good advantage,” and it, “only helps our chances for success,” Olson said.

If that’s true then CMR is in luck this year as the boys’ team has athletes with heights up to 6’7” and girls heights ranging to 6‘3”.

CMR’s height advantage may have played a part in the varsity Lady Rustlers’ victory against the Lady Bison on Jan. 11, but Olson thought the win was achieved due to their defense more than anything.

“I thought we really challenged their shots and played great defense,” Olson said of the game. Despite the victory, Olson still believes there’s room to improve.

“We need to be able to handle pressure better and be more consistent,” he said. Yet he still has hopes for taking first at state.

“We have a reasonable chance to win at state. I think we’ve made positive strides throughout the year,” Olson said. “We play good sound defense.”

The female varsity team currently has a record of 7-3.

Unlike the girls the boys’ varsity team’s size couldn’t help them in the crosstown game against the Bison. The Rustlers lost to GFH with a final score of 52-40. Cislo said many factors contributed to the loss, including “turnovers.”

“I think we got caught playing their game,” he said. However, even with the

loss Cislo said, “I think we’ve got a good of chance as anyone, (but) it’s going to take a little luck and a lot of work.”

Cislo cited the team’s strength as “size and our experience,” though he thinks they still have “to learn to take care of the ball (better).”

CMR’s boys varsity record is currently 10-11.

The state competition will be held March 10-12 in Butte. If boys win the state championship this will be their third consecutive time taking first place at state.

CMR senior Kurtis Parsons attempts to beat GFHS player Zach Beston to the ball during the crosstown game Jan. 13. Photo by Jennifer Verzuh.

Color Guard performs its main duty of presenting the national, state, and school colors at a recent boy’s basketball game. “Color Guard’s main job is to present the colors to all CMR activities where we are asked to do so,” Color Guard director Velma Jordan said. Photo by Meg Smith. katie hodges

In a sports world where having a strong leader is often deemed crucial for success, senior Patience LaMere feels that one of the best parts of Color Guard is that there is no leader.

“It’s not a leader and a group,” LaMere said. “We all take each other’s ideas and work together.”

LaMere, who has been on Color Guard for two years and originally joined because her friends wanted her to, feels that Color Guard is “a lot more than flags.”

“We’re there more to support our team,” LaMere said. “We’re really close friends.”

LaMere’s experience with Color Guard has been a positive one, especially since she gets to do it with so many of her friends.

LaMere also said that attending state basketball last year was important.

“We felt appreciated because the basketball team invited us,” LaMere said. “It [gave] us a chance to get away from school and be ourselves together.”

That’s exactly why Color Guard leader Velma Jordan wants students to participate.

“I feel it’s a spot for students to participate who aren’t able to do athletics.

It’s a spot for them to be involved in their school,” Jordan said.

Jordan, who has been directing Color Guard at CMR since 1980, acknowledges the challenges that come with directing such a commonly ignored sport, especially one that lasts

Presenting the colors:

Rustler boys varsity basketball bounce back after Bison defeat; Girls varsity shoots and scores against GFHS

Color Guard shows school pride

CMR player Alex Lowry fights to keep control over the ball against GFHS players during the cross-town game on Jan. 11. Photo by Jennifer Verzuh.

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all year.

“That’s what makes it tough,” Jordan said, adding that many members participate through Homecoming week, and then drop out.

“Those who stay with me do a good job,” Jordan said.

Color Guard can also be difficult to direct to the multitude of events it participates in.

“Color Guard’s main job is to present the colors to all CMR activities where we are asked to do so,” Jordan said. “In a year’s time, they [the girls] have taken care of the colors 50-60 times.”

However, Color Guard’s duties often go beyond that. They help out by running cards at the annual Holiday Classic for rodeo, and fundraise by selling programs at the rodeo. “[We] have to raise our own money,” Jordan said.

Jordan said that getting the opportunity to travel to state basketball also means a lot to the girls.

“The only time we travel is when teams go to state,” Jordan said. “It makes a big difference as to whether girls come back.”

While Jordan encourages students to join Color Guard, LaMere has her own reasons.

“Show respect for your school colors,” LaMere said. “Everything we do, we do together.”

For more information about joining Color Guard, students can find Jordan in room 101, located in the Media Center.

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Art Teachers

It’s more than a job; it’s a lifestyle

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Artwork by Kerry Brashear.

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n icy stream. Complementary colors. A field full of windblown weeds.

To the naked eye these are simple concepts. But when combined in a way that’s just right, something bigger can materialize.

From these elements, a new language emerges -- a form of communication that is special and unique to its creator.

A piece of artwork is more than just a visual interest, but an intellectual one also. This philosophy is one that art teacher Tess Jacobs holds in high regard.

“It’s a more unique level of expressing emotions than the written symbol system,” Jacobs said.

Her interest in art began when she was a young girl. Jacobs said she knew she wanted to be an artist when she was 5 years old. Her attraction was sparked by religious icons and stained glass windows in churches.

“That’s where I saw and experienced art,” Jacobs said.

While Jacobs and her art department colleagues spend hours helping encourage their students, it is apparent by viewing their artwork that their personal creativity flourishes outside the classroom.

Jacobs has earned numerous degrees from MSU-Bozeman and colleges in Oregon, Colorado, and one online, all of which relate to art and teaching. Prior to being an art teacher for high school students, Jacobs taught adult art classes in Oregon for 15 years.

As a teacher, Jacobs said she enjoys some time off during the summer, but she spends her hours engrossed in her artwork.

“I don’t work in the summer at a paying job, but I consider art my job,” she said.

Between 35-40 hours are spent each week in her art studio during the summertime and 15 hours during the winter. Even though her fine arts degree is in oil painting, Jacobs recently became interested in working with clay. She said that the more she teaches her students about it, the more she becomes interested in it. In order

Artwork by Tess Jacobs

to challenge herself, Jacobs said she chooses her ent techniques,” she said. “It’s kind of exciting mediums based on the challenge each presents to see what you do.”

Van Heel said that one way she stays inher with.

“Everybody gets to solve a problem and do volved with art is by working alongside her students. Although her preferred process of art it in a unique way,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs like to experiment, and her art de- is painting, Van Heel said she will sculpt with partment colleague Kerry Brashear said that is her students. Painting with any mediums still prevails over any other method, she said. While also one of the most enjoyable aspects for her.

“I love that I have to solve the problem and she works with acrylic and oil paint, watercolor painting is the medium she most faexperiment. It allows me that flexibility,” Brasvors. hear said.

“I like the fact that art is Although she loved art when she was working with color,” Van Heel growing up, it was a high school art teachsaid. “I love color.” er who helped Brashear realize just She said that even as a how important art would be to her teacher, one should never stop future. learning.

“I’ve always had a keen interest in “I still take college courses art. I didn’t really recognize art as a cain art just because it keeps you reer until high school,” she said. fresh,” Van Heel said.

Brashear, who has been teaching art Van Heel and Brashear for 15 years, has earned several degrees have similar ways of staying from MSU-Bozeman. Before she became involved in the art commua teacher, Brashear was a graphic denity. Even though Brashear signer. She said the two environments said she rarely gets to spend differ greatly, but she enjoys the diverse time on her own artwork, surroundings that come with teaching. she tries to stay involved by

Like Brashear, teacher Jackie taking different workshops.

Van Heel began her career outside the She will be attending a class teaching field.

Artwork, including cover, during the summer for digPrior to her teaching career she was an

by Jackie Van Heel ital photography. The mediinterior designer. She also sold real estate and had an interest in architecture. After exper- ums that she focuses on most are collage and imenting in different branches of art, Van Heel digital photography.

Brashear has been part of the Montana Art found her way back to the classroom.

She attended the University of Montana, Education Association and has also been inMSU-Bozeman, and the University of Great volved with Paris Gibson Square Museum.

Falls and earned a master’s degree in art. Much These keep her in touch with artists all over like her art department associates, Van Heel’s Montana. It also allows her the opportunity to see new art, make connections in the commulove of art started at a young age.

“I drew from the time that I could hold a nity, and exhibit her personal work, she said.

Exhibiting a work that she accomplished pencil,” she said. “I just think that I always had is one of the things that Brashear most enjoys it in me.”

Van Heel believes that art not only relaxes about art.

“It relaxes me,” Brashear said. “Once I creyou but gives you a feeling of exhilaration.

“I like being able to blend color and seeing ate something and feel finished, it’s a real acwhat results you get from working with differ- complishment.”