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Electoral High School Students and staff share reactions to the election pg. 4

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OPINION..................

Bad Romance The pros and cons of finding love in high school pg. 8

FEATURES...............

Law and Order Criminal Justice students ride in police cars for class pg. 16

CENTERSPREAD........

Optimistic outlooks Seniors share their college plans pgs. 14-15

ENTERTAINMENT....

Turkey Day CMR gears up for the holidays pg. 18

SPORTS..................

Continuing the Legacy Students play the same sport as their parents and siblings pg. 26

Calling the shots Referees deal with criticism from players, fans, coaches Pg. 25

BACK PAGE.............: Tags and Triggers Hunters score big as season begins pg. 28

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c.m. russell high school great falls, mont. nov. 15, 2012 vol. 47, issue 5

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Waves were crashing along the coast of this country, lives were being claimed, and the future of many cities was on the brink of disaster. It was not just buildings or businesses that were at stake; it was humans, families, little girls, little boys, and livelihoods.

Eleven years ago, these same things were at stake when terrorists attacked the twin towers, killing thousands of people. It wasn’t a joke then, so why is it now?

With Hurricane Sandy came complete and total devastation; homes that took years to build were uplifted, humans lost their lives, and fortunes were destroyed. However, it seems that our social networks have deemed this as an issue that it not serious, or a matter that is to be mocked.

Twitter and Facebook accounts mock the seriousness of Sandy, even making practical jokes about the lives that have been lost, the homes that have been destroyed, and the fragility of our country during this time.

It seems as though a lack of interest in the well being of other humans has struck our generation.

This hurricane is an attack on America, and it is cruel and insensitive to view it in any other light. I urge you, as a student population, to stray from jokes and satire.

In a time as sensitive as this, efforts should be spent on condolences and on measures that will better this country.

Put your Twitter feed and your Facebook status to good; use them to better your country and to better your character rather than to create cruelty in times of need. There is no greater honor than to use your abilities for good.

In the words of Albert Einstein, “What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right.”

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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.

Rustler cheerleaders guide the crowd at the quarter final football game on Nov. 2. Photo by Kasey Bubnash.

Table of contents

1 - Cover photo by Kasey Bubnash 2 - Editorial policy, Editor’s letter 3 - NEWS - Speech and Debate, Abby’s column 4 - Post-Election reactions 5 - MORP, All-State Music 6 - International Dinner 7 - OPINION, Editorial, SRO 8 - Romance, Kendra’s column 9 - No Shave November 10 - Bullying, Singing Shows 11 - FEATURES, Stagecraft, Jen’s column 12 - Winter Fashion 13 - Paris Education Center, Randy Faechner 14-15 - Preparing for College 16 - Criminal Justice 17 - Bullying 18 - ENTERTAINMENT, Thanksgiving 19 - Dystopian Novels 20 - Chart 21 - High School Films vs. Reality 22 - Reviews 23 - SPORTS, Special Olympics, Peyton’s column 24 - Volleyball, Soccer 25 - Referees 26 - Students take on parents’ sports legacy 27 - First Year Sports 28 - Hunting

Quarterback Josh Horner throws a pass at the game against Billings West on Nov. 2. Photo by Kasey Bubnash.

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 Columbia Scholastic Press 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.

News

All-state music, Reactions to elections, International dinner...

Speech and debate returns, new leadership in place by tanner gliko, staff writer After three years, a speech and debate specialist has returned and is ready to lead the team to victory once again.

Tom Cubbage, the head coach of speech and debate, stepped down from the position for three years, handing it off to Alex Rosenleaf. During his absence, Cubbage said he was able to finish his National Board

Awaiting the start of a team meeting, several members of the speech and debate team hang out before addressing their agenda. The team emerged victorious in their first competition against Shelby High School on Oct. 27. Pictured lower right are junior Drew Austin and senior Megan Schuler. Photos by Tanner Gliko.

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of Teaching Certification, which he said entailed a lot of work, videotaping of classes and paperwork. He said it was like getting a master’s degree. Cubbage prepared himself to teach AP Biology classes at CMR. “I am now a nationally certified science teacher,” Cubbage said.

Cubbage said that in his time away from being head coach, he missed the students, who he said was a “great group of kids.” Aside from missing the job itself, Cubbage said that the participants in the sport were a big part of his reason for returning.

“I had a lot of encouragement from students, including my own daughter,” Cubbage said. His daughter, Hannah, is a junior.

In speech and debate, students from several schools gather and compete in various categories of speaking and argumentation.

All competitors must prepare material, and debaters often have to research the subjects they will argue about.

All of the coaches are new or returning to old positions on the team. Cubbage, who mainly coaches debaters, will oversee the whole team as head coach. He was an assistant coach during the three years when Rosenleaf was head coach.

Junior Memorized Public Access and Duo Oral Interpretation speaker Drew Austin said that he enjoys being on the team because he likes the people involved and the team element created there.

“Everyone’s a team,” Austin said.

“Everyone works together to be good.”

Austin said that speech and debate is a serious sport and that attendance is very important, but it’s a lot of fun.

“More people get really into it,” Austin said. “Some people are really vicious.”

Austin said that Cubbage will be good for the team, as will the assistant coaches, who he said are good at their events.

“He will do a really good job bringing speech and debate back to what it was,” Austin said.

Senior Lincoln Douglas debater Megan Schuler also said that Cubbage will be a good coach.

She said he gives good pointers during competition, pushes the competitors to become better, and has good organizational skills.

“Cubbage is great; he’s really helpful,” Schuler said.

Schuler said that she enjoys speech and debate because it involves quick thinking, meeting new people, and having influence on others’ opinions. Also, hard work pays off. She said she chose debate over speech because her personality directed her

Change: a process that stretches and reshapes people to be something different (and hopefully better) than before.

Change is often painful and uncomfortable, but it is necessary to make progress. In the recent election, many new laws and referendums were approved, and many new ideas have been proposed. Purchasing marijuana for personal use was legalized in Washington and Colorado.

Puerto Rico passed a referendum for statehood that could be passed by Congress. In Montana, a referendum passed that requires females under the age of 16 to legally are required to notify their parents before getting an abortion.

Another referendum passed in Montana

more toward debate, and she likes the conflict.

“I like to argue, but I like to argue intellectually,” Schuler said.

Schuler said that more people should join speech and debate because it broadens one’s perspectives and allows one to look at a situation from both sides. It also develops speaking skills.

“There’s a lot of human interaction in the world,” Schuler said.

The team, Schuler said, is a close knit group of people with a variety of opinions and is keen to bring in new people.

“It’s a team. It’s a family,” Schuler said.

“It’s not hard to join at all.”

Cubbage said that he also enjoys the variety of students on the team. Cubbage said it is easy for students to add speech and debate to their schedule because they can sign up for one of multiple available practice times.

“We get to pick up students from a lot of other things,” Cubbage said.

There are only 30 people currently on the team, and there are usually 42-44 competitors.

Cubbage said he would like to see more people join.

Cubbage said he feels good about the season. The new coaches, he said, are already experienced in their events and are ready to go.

“I’m really excited,” Cubbage said. “I think we’ll have a great year.”

that denies state services to illegal aliens. In the next four years, President Obama will further develop the healthcare reform.

Like or hate the new changes being put into place, they are all attempts to shape the nation and make it into a better place. If a country isn’t evolving, then it is moving backward, which is the opposite of progress. Progress must occur in order for the United States to get anything good accomplished. The only way the country can fix its most pressing problems is if its citizens learn to compromise and work together instead of insisting that there is only one right way to solve a problem. Once members of Congress and the citizens that vote them into

The Speech and Debate Team • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Matt Maycroft Gunner Mullins Miranda Shular Jack McCarthy Kathryn Heryla Maverick Raile Brandon Pollard Megan Schuler Jade Motschenbacher Megan Geary Maggie Hodges Joshua Botti-Anderson Soren Ormseth Darron Martinez Doug Dishman Callie Workman Morgan Schuler Sean West Edin Agamenoni Jack Leavy Amber Roberts Guilherme Poelsma Drew Austin Hannah Cubbage Hannah Ragland Logan Kropp Chantal Rogers James Pollock

representation realize that cooperation is the key to success, America can be a truly great nation where people work for the common good, rather than for individualistic reasons.

Preparing for the future is daunting. One can never know for certain what will happen next. Rather than holding steadfast to every old way or tradition, one must learn to let go of what no longer works, and search for new, innovative ways to make positive change happen. That is the only way to make the future America better than the present.

Accept change, and be a part of it. Only then can one be truly content.

Students, teachers reflect on 2012 state, national elections

ELECTION 2012

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The Stampede 11.15.12

President Barack Obama

by Joey Serido, staff writer and Kaitlin Johnson, staff writer

Burke Allen, teacher

Q: How did you initially react to Mr. Obama being re-elected?

A: “I figured the election would be a lot closer than it was but it takes an incredible campaign to unseat an incumbent, especially the president.”

Q: Do you think that the economy will be improved with Mr. Obama being re-elected?

A: ”We will hopefully continue to make progress, but Americans need to realize that one man does not control the politics of an entire nation.”

Dick Kloppel, Principal

Q: How did you react to the presidential, senatorial, and gubernatorial elections?

A: “My three canidates won. I feel our president has done a good job with all the huge problems he inherited. People blame him for not fixing all of our problems within his first term but he cannot control all of the politics that go on in the Congress. Mr. Obama has a hard road ahead with all the gridlock in our Congress. I have actually met Steve Bullock and Rick Hill and they both say they support education, but Bullock supports public education unlike Rick Hill who supports privatizing Montana’s schools.”

Braden Leach, 12

Q: How did you react to our state electing a Deomcratic senator rather then Republicans like our state is usually known for?

A: “I am fine with him being elected and I don’t mind Steve Bullock being elected as Governor either.”

Jon Tester Senator (D)

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Jamie McGraw, teacher

Q: How did you react to the people of the state of Montana electing so many officials that are Democrats?

A: “I was surprised that we elected so many because Montana has always been known as a predominantly Republican state so I feel that the state may not be as Republican as it always has been.

Josy McLean, teacher

Q: Are you pleased with President Obama being re-elected; why or why not?

A:”Yes I am I think that he needs another term to complete his goals, to help lead the country.”

Q: What do you hope our President will do and accomplish in this next term?

A:”I hope that he will be able to fix our debt crisis without losing our important safety networks, like Medicare and Social security.”

Kaiden Phelan, 11

Q: Were you happy that the president was re-elected?

A: “I was personally kind of upset, but hopefully [with] this term more positive change will come. I know one man cannot solve all the problems we have right now. I am upset but optimistic.”

Christine Sundly, teacher

Q: Are you happy with the fact that Bullock got elected?

A: ”Yes, I am pleased; I believe he will be good for education. He is very supportive when it comes to public education.”

Steve Bullock Governor (D)

Deanna Rothwell, 12

Q: How do you feel about Mr. Obama being re-elected?

A: “I was a Romney supporter, but I don’t think that one man can solve all our country’s problems unlike most of the population.”

Q: Do you think that some of the bickering in Congress will hopefully be eliminated?

A: “It will be nice if they can reach compromises on certain issues, but it will be a hard road ahead for Mr. Obama.”

Amanda Tripp, 12

Q: Do you think the president will get the support he needs to carry out the job?

A: “I think it will be difficult for him, because the public is not as energized or enthusiastic ... as they were in 2008, and because the House of Representatives is predominently Republican. It will be more difficult, it will be harder and more difficult for him to push through an agenda.”

Amelia Reed, 12

Q: Are you pleased with the fact that Bullock won?

A: “No, I am not; I believe with our energy resources, such as coal, RickHill was for mining and other projects, whereas Bullock seemed to be much more against tapping into our resources

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Students to attend MORP Saturday night

Students show off their dancing skills during the Macarena at the 2010 MORP. Russellog file photos.

by emily shaulis, staff writer Mark your calenders, because it’s back.

On Nov. 17 from 8:30 p.m. to 11, students will gather in the fieldhouse for MORP, A.K.A. the backwards prom. The theme is Disney Fantasy.

Just like last year, there are strict rules about grinding. Administrators say it is not to happen.

Juniors Jaydian Fuller and Hannah Cubage have their own opinions on the ‘no grinding’ rule. “[Grinding] is something that’s fun and it’s something better than standing around awkwardly,” Fuller said. “Having a partner to dance with is better than dancing by yourself. We aren’t having sex; we aren’t naked; and the people who don’t grind or are against it are just too close minded and probably have never tried it.”

Cubbage, however, disagrees.

“I think just eliminate grinding,” Cubbage said.

“Just the sexual nature of it [bothers me].”

Cubbage has not been to MORP but has attended other dances, including Prom.

“I didn’t go [to MORP] because I didn’t want to see [grinding],” Cubbage said.

Cubbage said that she thinks that if two teachers or adults grinded at the dance, it would change the minds of students and eliminate the problem.

Like Cubbage, Associate Principal Beth Gerhart does not approve of grinding.

“There will be no grinding or there will be no dance,” Gerhart said.

Gerhart said that the Homecoming dance went well and that she would like to see MORP go smoothly also.

Junior Student Government member Cheyann Trueman believes that MORP will be quite different this year because of the “infamous grind disagreement.” “[Grinding is] going to happen whether we say ‘yay’ or ‘nay’, but, honestly, it seems that now that we can’t, people just aren’t as into defying and having to do it,” she said.

Trueman said that she thinks that MORP is an “unkillable tradition.”

“It is too loved to be lost.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: As of newspaper deadline on Nov. 12 , only about 25 tickets had been sold for MORP, making the possibility of cancellation likely.

As the audience enters, the All-State orchestra warms up at the Civic Center on Oct. 19. Photo by Peter Stuart Gray.

Musicians share annual All-State experience by joe wilmoth, staff writer, claire knox, guest writer For senior Jakob Reisenauer, the All-State experience included playing his instrument with a wooden stick.

“We use wooden sticks on our instruments to make different sounds,” Reisenauer said. “It’s called ‘collegno’.”

All-State is an event where selected musically gifted people from across Montana get together as three big performance groups and rehearse for a concert at the end. There is a choir, a band, and an orchestra. This year, All-State was held in Great Falls, on Oct. 17-19.

Twenty-one musicians from CMR made it into the festival. One was from orchestra, two from choir, and eighteen from band.

Getting into All-State was no surprise for sophomore Brady Bridgeman.

“I knew I was going to get it,” Bridgeman said. “But I didn’t understand how big of a deal it was to get in.”

Sophomore Ashleigh Lehotsky also understood the significance of getting into All-State.

“It’s one thing to listen to it, and another to be a part of it,” Lehotsky said. “It’s like a giant musical puzzle

fitting together.”

Bridgeman said that it was hard to interact with other people from other schools.

“At first I was kind of shy,” Bridgeman said. “But as the days went on, I made some friends.”

The grand finale was put on at the Civic Center on Oct. 19 by all of the All-State participants.

“I liked how good we sounded.

It was like everyone we put together sounded amazing,” Bridgeman said.

Reisenauer said that getting to perform in general was the best part.

All-State groups offer a different perspective for these musicians. A guest conductor, usually from the university level, is invited to conduct the groups.

“It’s great to be conducted with a different style,” Lehotsky said. “You learn new things and get to see the music in a different way.”

Lehotsky’s final words on the subject: “I can’t wait until next time.”

“The relationships [formed] are awesome and the sound is amazing,” Bridgeman said.

“It was a rewarding experience and I learned a few things,” Reisenauer said.

“Everyone had their own cliques,” Lehotsky said. “We just came together to make music.”

Top: While musicians from other schools arrive, junior Kimberly Michelsen works out one of the tough parts in her song. Middle: Before rehearsal, Ashleigh Lehotsky tunes her bass clarinet. Bottom: While the band got together, junior Drew Austin practices his tambourine part. Photos by Sarah Carpenter.

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Gunner Mullins, Ricky Tsuga and Jacob Weill

Culture celebrated at CMR’s annual international dinner

by tina keller, staff writer When Verena Weber, a returning exchange student, heard about the international dinner, she knew exactly what Lene Kristin Olsen and to make: Austrian crepes, her Verena Weber favorite food.

The international dinner is held at CMR yearly as a way to celebrate the foreign language department. It involves students taking language classes and Birdy Sui and Rachel Sim exchange students.

These students may invite their friends and families. This year’s dinner took place on November first.

All students are asked to bring a dish from their culture.

Lene Kristin Olsen and Junior Jacob Weill made German Kyla Traithpphikun sausage at this year’s dinner.

“Took all my energy not to wear my lederhosen” Weill said. Birdy Sui, one of this year’s exchange students brought her favorite Chinese food that her Rhonda Moore and mom makes for her at home,

and Ricky Tsuga of Tokyo, Japan brought sushi, one of his favorite foods from home.

“All the food was good, but the sushi was kind of fishy” Weill said.

After everyone ate, they voted on the best dish. The first prize winner for the main dish this year went to Swedish meatballs made

by Katherine Heryla.

Second place was a tie between meat pie made by Emily Maheux, from her grandmother’s recipe and sausage made by Jacob Weill.

For desserts, the first prize went to Norwegian cake by Lene Kristin Olsen. Second place went to Verena Weber for her Austrian crepes.

“It’s great to be able to share my favorite foods from home with others,” Weber said.

Dining and voting on best dishes at the International Dinner, Madame Davis, junior Brooke Gowins, senior Verena Weber and freshman Emily Maheux take part on Nov. 1 in the CMR Cafeteria . Photos by Tina Keller.

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Uneducated voters determine our future

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Kendra Hix

As Winston Churchill once said, “It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.”

Sometimes not making a decision is better than making an idiotic one. Once every four years, voters are given the opportunity to choose whom they believe should run our country.

Not every country is given this right, yet we take it for granted.

Every election season a large number of voters have no idea who or what they are voting for. They see the title “Republican” or “Democrat” and think their ideas and values will Art by Chandler Pomeroy be supported. Just because a politician carries either title ing a required school assignment for does not mean they will do what you various classes. Even if minimal work is want. If more research was done on the done, something was researched and the candidates then mudslinging and basestudents might go home and inform their less advertisements would not change parents or friends. Another idea would your vote. be, instead of making advertisements, It is arguable that each person’s vote give a positive outlook on the candidate by itself makes no difference and because they represent rather than state negative a few people have no idea what they are factors of the opposition. It seems to me doing does not mean the outcome will like candidates don’t have positive things be changed. This would be true if it were to say so they just make the other candithe case; however, it seems that a larger date look worse. majority is voting for the wrong When candidates run for Our opinion reasons. president, they seem to give blunt Go out and ask a friend or relOur school statements such as promises to ative who they support and why Our voice lower debt and create more jobs. they support them. You might Do they really have the authority get a legitimate answer, but odds to keep such claims? People like to exagare you will get an answer that is simply gerate that being the president gives one incorrect. It is more than likely that no reperson all the power over the country. search was done and all the information While he does have a large say in what was from sleazy advertisements. happens in the political world, he is far A possible solution to this is makI honestly don’t care about the election.

Go ahead and call me one of those “ignorant Americans.” Say whatever you will, I promise I won’t cry.

But to defend my opinion, the way I see elections, not just the presidential race, is as a “mine is bigger” contest. The debates, discussions and speeches are more likely to be remembered for the awkward comments (“illegitimate rape”, the 47%. . .etc) more than the actual issues.

After months of campaign ads, junk mail bashing one candidate or another usually using the most unattractive picture on the planet, I’m not the only one thanking God that this election is over.

I understand with my impending college ca-

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from controlling it. Honesty is an important part in being a good leader. While those statements may not have been lies, odds are the candidates know that achieving those goals may be impossible.

It also does not help that the only source of information for most voters are the campaign ads. If you take the time to view each candidates political history you will see how they act and the types of choices they make. If they used dirty or cheap tactics, you now know to watch out for them. If they cheat their way to presidency, who is to say they will not cheat this country.

With the state that our country currently is in, we need a strong, reliable leader to help us. If blind votes are throwing the election off, then who is stopping the weaker link from working the government?

reer and the implications of the wrong president being elected but as of right now, while I can’t vote, the most I can do is say who I support and why I support them.

People in this good ol’ 21st century are more likely to vote based upon those silly ads and unflattering pictures rather than the facts and their actual opinion on some of the bigger issues. And swaying their opinion of either candidate? Forget about it.

I’m pretty sure anyone can be president as long as they have millions of dollars to blow on campaigns and nice suits, but that shouldn’t be what being the President is about.

There are issues, problems, mistakes that must

Today’s technological age has created a whole new beast. Around the country, law enforcement officials and educators are struggling with how to deal with minors who “sext,” a term that refers to sending sexual photos, videos or texts via any type of electronic communication (cell phones, email, social media, etc.).

The practice of “sexting” is being taken seriously by law enforcement and in the state of Montana, sexting can result in felony charges, including exploitation of a child and creating, possession and distribution of child pornography.

Many think that by sending images of themselves or messages that some would deem inappropriate to their significant other is “their own business.”

But what many teenagers don’t realize until it’s too late is that the images and messages are available well beyond the length of the relationships. There is no turning back and the second that the relationship turns south, don’t expect your once private photo to remain private for long.

It’s important to keep in mind that many pictures that are posted online are tracked by organizations across the country or even by the host websites themselves. It is not uncommon for me to receive copies of these photos and unfortunately it is my job to address the matter when it is presented to me.

That is when potential charges may be pursued and at the very least, parents will be notified of this issue. So before you hit the send button on your phone, ask yourself if you’d be comfortable with your parents seeing or reading what you’re sending.

be made and addressed as president. It’s not just sitting in a nice comfy chair or taking plane rides.

It’s more than who’s black and who’s white.

It’s more than who’s Mormon, Pro-choice, “a business man”, or whoever is for gay marriage. It should be whoevers best for the job. It shouldn’t be based upon someone’s opinion, God forbid they have one; it should be based upon who has the best idea of what is right for our country.

So instead of saying how horrible of a guy Obama is or how glad you are Romney didn’t win this election, be happy that you actually live in a country where we are free, where we get to elect a president. Be happy that we have choices and freedoms that some people don’t even know exist.

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Testing “Twilight’s” intentions, dissecting dating

Examining Edward Cullen’s role in women’s lives by abby lynes, news editor He has the face of a teenager and the wisdom of a 117-yearold. He’s handsome, romantic, and super-fast. He’s incredibly wealthy, but completely modest. He’s charming, quotes Shakespeare, and he’s been single since 1901.

He even sparkles. He has captured the hearts of millions of women worldwide, middle-aged and preteen alike. His name? Edward Cullen.And despite his modest and wholesome demeanor, he’s actually the most popular porn star currently in existence.

Stephanie Meyer, author of the “Twilight” series, has created a man who fulfills nearly every woman’s qualifications for a perfect man in one way or another.

He’s a musician, a snappy dresser, and a virgin by choice, never pressuring Bella for sex. He is sweet and sensitive, yet also strong, dark, and mysterious. All of these qualities work together to produce a man easy to fantasize about.

Reading the “Twilight” books or w a t c h i n g the movies turns women on emotionally. They get pulled into the romance and adventure of the plot, mistaking the content of these books and movies as reality. They get addicted. The more they get pulled into this series, and really any romance novel for that matter, the more they hold these characteristics to be true of all men: men are always romantic and attractive, have no bodily functions, and never get annoying. Seeing as these characteristics are obviously untrue, the result of romance novel/movies prominence in our culture is a world full of women and teens with distorted views on men, as pornography gives men false ideas a b o u t women’s bodies.

Teens who get caught up in the lies of the pornography and romance industry are only setting themselves up for disappointment when it comes to the real thing. Real women have muffin tops and chicken legs and love handles and awkwardly shaped bodies, sometimes. Real men have faults and failures and typically don’t sparkle.

When teens begin to reject the two types of pornography so prevalent in our culture today, then perhaps we can live in a world where the average high school student doesn’t change his or her relationship status from “single” to “it’s complicated” to “engaged” almost daily. Teens could have more meaningful, worthwhile relationships, and the future would be filled with more successful marriages.

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying “Twilight,” listening to Taylor Swift, or having high expectations for your present/future significant other.

The problem comes with not being able to distinguish reality from impractical ideals. Only when one learns to make that distinction can he or she experience true romance in its most heightened form.

Artwork by Maddie Russell

Defining value, significance, finding worth in high school relationships

They hold hands in the hall. They have arranged with the guidance office to have all of their classes together. They finish each other’s sentences, and they have cute inside jokes. They’re inseparable. They’ve been dating for six months, and everyone’s positive that they’re getting married.

Then, everything’s going great when… they get into a fight. Boom.

Relationship over. It’s made Facebook official, and friends write sympathetic comments all over the girl’s wall 10 seconds after the fact, before she’s even had a chance to un-tag every picture of them together. Boy gets a few unemotional “Sorry, bro” comments from his buddies and maybe a half caring, half you-shouldn’teven-be-dating-at-your-age lecture from his mom on his “single” relationship status, and it’s done. That is the end of nearly every great high school romance.

Everyone knows this couple, and some have even been half of the duo. Their relationship seems nearly flawless, and they always look happy and cute together before the ugly breakup. Everyone envied their relationship, and wished they had it.

Was it really worth it? Is it worth it at all to date in high school?

There are three components of every teen relationship: physical, emotional, and social, or how the couple fits into their group of friends. To understand each of these aspects and evaluate their worth, I will first examine them in how they have impacted my life as well as those who haven’t jumped on the dating bandwagon quite yet.

Physical - Kissing Pros: It’s fun and feels good. You can’t make babies that way, and it’s a nice way to end the night.

Cons: You could get herpes.

Sex Pros: It creates a higher level of intimacy with someone, and it burns calories.

Cons: I believe that with every person that you sleep with, you leave a part of yourself with them. The more people you have sex with, the less you have to give away. Sex is something that is deeply personal and sacred, and only meant to be shared with people who you find worth making a serious investment in. For me, that means waiting until marriage. If you choose to do it with every person you date (which for many, adds up to be in the double digits), then that only leaves less for the last partner you’ll have, which may be your future spouse.

Emotional - Saying “I love you.”Pros: It makes you both feel warm and fuzzy, and it takes the relationship to a whole new level.

Cons: It takes the relationship to a whole new level. As previously stated, the more that you put into a relationship, the more it will hurt in the end, which, in the majority of high school relationships, is inevitable. Also, love is an action. Simply saying that you love someone doesn’t mean anything. Love is choice that people make every day, when they sacrifice their own needs and desires for someone else.

Social - Public displays of affection Pros: Everyone knows about your relationship, and there’s nothing to hide. In some cases, people think it’s cute.

Cons: Most students and teachers find it unpleasant to see two people heavily making out in the halls. School isn’t exactly the most romantic place anyways, with teachers everywhere, and the unavoidable loud, obnoxious students. Plus, you run the risk of getting told to get a room. You have no privacy.

Making a boyfriend or girlfriend a part of the family Pros: Your parents trust you, and you get to spend more time together, with him or her hanging around the house all the time.

Cons: When you and your boyfriend or girlfriend break up, it’s not just between the two of you anymore. They have to break up with you, your mom, dad, brother sister, dog, and goldfish.

All in all, dating is sticky business, and can get messy. In order to make the most out of your relationships, it is best to just have fun with dating, without putting pressure on the relationship to go somewhere. Live in the present, and enjoy being a teen, free of the commitment and responsibility of an adult relationship.

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Survey has no useful value at CMR or anywhere else by whisper harris, staff writer

If you’re the same as me, you find surveys annoying, and for the most part irrelevant.

So, I guess you can probably feel my frustration with the, “I know my class survey” that has plagued the halls of CMR. And yes, I understand that this can be a helpful tool to some teachers, but making all teachers complete it is ludicrous.

Why it is ludicrous? Because not all teachers are going to use the information they find to better their classes.

They will get the results, look at them, and probably forget about them. Why won’t most of them use it? Because they are set in their ways. They already have their lesson plans done, and they like them so last minute they’re not going to change them, because of what this survey says. And if they don’t use it, then 15 minutes of our valuable class time has been wasted.

Don’t get me wrong, I can see how some of the questions are helpful. But most students are not able to see the benefit of a study guide, because it makes them work and use their brain. So when they see a question asking if their homework is helpful, they are going to disagree, because it makes them work, not because it doesn’t help them.

But most of the questions are not helpful. Such as, “My teacher knows my hopes and dreams.”Really? Why does a teacher that I just met a month ago need to know my hopes and dreams? How are they supposed to? I just met them.

There are some good questions. However, students for the most part don’t answer them honestly.

There are the kids who take this survey as a joke and answer foolishly. And there are kids like me who, even though the survey is anonymous feel pressured to answer “strongly agree” to the positive questions and “strongly disagree” to the negative questions. I feel like the teacher will somehow know that I answered this way, and somehow judge me for answering honestly.

This survey, while I can see that some good comes out of it, just isn’t useful.

And even though all the above reasons are most of the reasons why, by far the most prominent reason is that when we have to take it again, kids are going to get frustrated and angry.

We’re teenagers. Tthat’s what we do. We sigh “here we go again,” say “this survey again”, and eventually just fill in any answer that gets the survey done as fast as possible.

No-Shave November repulses, gives undignified image by gemma kern, staff writer

Beards have been around for thousands of years, ever since the first caveman, in fact. However, there comes a point in time where beards and moustaches become too much.

With no shave November here, students and teachers alike are skipping out on their daily shave, perhaps keeping an occasional trim every few days, but I find it hard to keep my opinion about their face to myself.

Though, many people don’t care if a person wears a scraggly beard or a prim and proper moustache. There are people, such as employers, that do.

Employers, typically those who work for the food industry, would most definitely look for cleanliness in a guy applying for a job at Subway or McDonalds.

Oone occasion, while waiting for my

food, I have observed the guys and gals working behind the counter. In Subway, everyone is required to wear a hairnet to keep stray hairs from falling into the food which they are trying to sell.

One time I saw a man with a big, bushy beard who was wearing a hairnet over his scuff. It was odd, and I am sure it was odd for him, but I was glad that I didn’t end up with hair in my food, and I am pretty sure the people behind me felt the same.

There have been a few times when men with facial hair working fast-food were not wearing a hairnet when they should’ve been. But it isn’t often you find a lot of men working in the food industry wearing a beard.

I may not be as important as an employer, but I cannot agree more with them when it comes to what a guy looks like. How

clean a guy looks determines the reputation he creates for himself. Some guys prefer to wear a beard. I do not always agree with men and their beards. For one reason.

Cleanliness.

Nowadays, it seems like the scruffy beard style is the new fashion trend. I only assume it’s because most men are lazy and have a hard time trying to maintain and keep it looking good.

I guess the reason why I have such a strong dislike for any of facial hair is because I have grown up with a father who shaves every morning before going to work. I have not once seen him with a fullon beard in my life, perhaps a mountain man beard after a backpacking trip in the mountains.

My older brothers have gone back-andforth with trying different styles with their

beards, most of the time keeping the same look for several months. And I can say that it is a shock when I wake up one morning to find that they have shaved because they look completely different. I feel like I don’t even know them and I have a momentary crisis. Nevertheless, over time, I get used to them having shaved and life goes on.

Beards also make it easy for an escaped convict to change his image while trying to fly under the radar of the authorities.

I try not to be too paranoid about the world around me by living by the phrase “Ignorance is bliss”. However, occasional thoughts like that go through my head while I’m out and about, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who wonders if the person next to me is an escaped convict or a killer.

Besides those random bouts of worry, I just play ignorance, smile and nod.

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Stop bullying when possible by tom gruner, staff writer

If you saw another student getting bullied, would you attempt to stop it, actually join in, or just watch and let it happen? Not many really even think about being in this situation.

I know a few select students at CMR who would definitely stand up for another. The sad thing is, that I’m pretty sure the majority of the kids here wouldn’t. Honestly, I think that’s what the real problem is. People see it happen almost everyday, but they choose to not get involved. But even if they do try to intervene, the one causing problems acts completely innocent.

When the victim sees that happen, they may feel completely helpless.

Which causes them to think there is no way out. That’s why some choose to

tragically end their life.

Having personal experience with bullying, I would do almost anything to make sure nobody feels that suicide is the only way out. You may think, “Oh, it’s not my problem,” but in reality, bullying is everyone’s responsibility.

If you condone it in any way, you are taking part in it.

Ask yourself this: Have you ever made a joke about another student to their face? If so, you may have a bigger

effect than you think. But don’t worry, I’m sure more than half of the people reading this thought and answered “Yes.” I think more people need to take this issue seriously. Some people may think mocking someone is funny, but it is anything but.

All anybody Sheneman/MCT can really ask of us is that if you see any form of bulling, do something about it! You may not think so, but bullying is everybody’s problem, so each one of us has to be part of the solution. Just by you putting an end to even the littlest thing could mean the difference between life and death for a fellow student.

Singing shows damage common good people don’t even stay famous. Some of the singers that try So many people nowadays want to live like the big shots. out for these shows lack talent, and therefore they become A lot of them have talent. Or not. But that doesn’t stop them scorned and mocked by audiences. These shows exaggerate trying out on a TV show. the importance of being famous.

Most of these people have They make the famous life sound the same dream, become the desirable when it’s really a fantasy; next big star. And you know it’s a life of danger, it is fast paced, what that means? More and it is a life where humans struggle shows are made because with gossip and become greedy. they can’t just have one The judges on these shows act show for all of this. as if they’re better than average (American Idol, Singing people. They act like they rule the Bee, X-Factor, The Sing Off, show, when they’re just supposed The Voice,) It’s not necessary to be deciding who moves on and to have all of these shows. I who doesn’t. Yes, that’s what a lot think the shows end up the of people tune in for, but still the same; people sing and are judges don’t have act like they’re judged. All the shows have The American Idol Live! Tour had no shortage of “American Idol” vets at better. The people are trying to be judges that criticize singers’ the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, successful about they’re talent. The talent or lack thereof. Some September 11, 2012. (Rick Wood/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/MCT) shows aren’t all about the judges, of the judges are just too harsh; it destroys people’s desire to it’s about the people. perform. The judges act insensitive, yell at performers and Audiences are becoming rude and mean. They boo at the tell them how horrible they are, but when a person is decent people who aren’t all that good. People may struggle and lack they are dramatic and treat them like they are above the rest talent, but that does not mean they deserve to hear booing. of the competitors.

Humans shouldn’t act like this to other people.

The people on the shows compete for a career in singing; All in all, the huge focus on talent shows has wasted our a lot of people want to be successful at their singing. One nation’s time, created a lack of care in humans, and promotes person or a group ends up winning at the end. Half of the falsehoods of fame and fortune. by brandi aguirrre, staff writer

Marsilio and her host sister Helena Candel in front of the entrance of the Oktoberfest in Munich with their dirndls on. Photo courtesy of Laura Marsilio.

CMR student studies abroad in Germany for the 2012-13 year by laura marsilio, guest opinion

When I first left home to come to Germany I was so nervous. It was my first time being somewhere away from home without my parents or any friends.

Even though I had previously met the family that I am currently staying with, it was still nerve wracking. Two days after arriving in Germany, my host family and I traveled to Spain for about two weeks. I had so much fun there being on the beach. I also absolutely loved the food.

I was dreading coming back to Germany, however, because that meant I would face my first day of school. I was never the “new kid” before, and being in a foreign country didn’t make it any easier.

Everyone was really friendly though, and I’ve made a few friends since then. I’ve already had some amazing experiences. I went to the Oktoberfest in Munich a few weeks ago. There were a ton of people there, and I got to wear my dirndl, the traditional Oktoberfest dress, the entire time. It was so cool.

I’ve also gone to two concerts, one of which was from one of my favorite singers, Tyler Ward. It’s so great being able to meet and make connections with people who are halfway around the world. I never thought that I would be doing something like this, but I’m so glad I am. I’ve been having a spectacular time here the past two months and I can’t wait to see what else is in store for me this year.

Rustler Laura Marsilio is spending this year in Germany as an exchange student. She will return to CMR next fall.

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Winter fashion, Paris Gibson, Criminal Justice...

Building a prop for 1940’s Radio Hour, Senior Tanner Olsen drills together pieces of wood on Oct. 31. Students can check out the musical Dec. 13-15 at 7:30 in Bill Will. Photo by Hannah Rgland.

Hammers hit stage for musical Stagecraft prepares for 1940’s Radio Hour

“I liked Mr. Spencer because he knew what he wanted, but I like Next month when audiences see the world of “1940s Radio Hour” Mr. Evans [too] because he’s open minded,” he said.

Evans said he tries to guide his students in using their imagination. come to life on stage, they have one class to thank: stagecraft.

Teaching stagecraft wasn’t on his original radar, however.

It’s a class that senior Nic Beargeon likes almost as much as drama, He came to CMR in the fall of 2010 to teach drama, and he added he said.

Beargeon said that since he is an actor, acting is his first priority stagecraft to his schedule last year.

“The more I taught it the more I [began to] dig with stagecraft being a close second.

“Stagecraft creates the enit,” he said.

Stagecraft, taught by Chris Evans, teaches Evans said he learned that there are many stustudents how to use tools, basic building skills, vironment drama acts on.” dents who actually enjoy stagecraft and want to and how to use creativity.

Chris Evans learn about it. Teaching different levels of stage“I figured since I’m an actor I should probcraft is difficult, especially in fifth period because there are different ably learn what goes into building my set,” Evans said.

Stagecraft does have its challenges, Beargeon said, but the hardest levels of knowledge all in one period, he said.

Sophomore Rebekah Howell, in her second year in the class, said thing is when students are missing things and there are many people who don’t know what they are doing. Beargeon said that even though her favorite memory was from last year, when her friend tried throwstagecraft has its challenges, it is a fun class and has taught him pa- ing some glitter away and it backfired and covered both of them in glitter. Howell had glitter in her hair for a week, she said. tience.

And in the end, Evans knows how important the stagecraft work is One of the best things about stagecraft, he added, is having his to the drama department. work on display for everyone to see.

“Stagecraft creates the environment drama acts on,” Evans said.

There have been a lot of great memories from stagecraft, Beargeon Tinkering with the lighting in Bill Will on Nov. said, but his favorite was junior year when retired stagecraft teacher 9 , senior Kyle Spriggs prepares for 1940’s Tom Spencer jumped for joy when they finished the set they were Radio Hour. Photo by Tana Marble. working on.

by sammy popham staff writer

Jennifer Verzuh

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Thanksgiving is no Christmas by any means, but I think we can all agree it’s still a fairly big deal. I mean Party America sells decorations for it, right? Yet there are virtually zero films about Thanksgiving; in fact, I’ve only ever seen one flick centering on this day in my all years as a filmgoer.

Halloween gets a handful of movies inspired by it each year and, as we all are too aware, the theaters are bombarded with literally tons of Christmasthemed movies starting in November. Recently Valentine’s Day and even New Year’s Eve have had movies (and very bad films at that,) revolving around them, so why on earth can’t Thanksgiving get any love from Hollywood?

Let’s all take a moment to think tank this.

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Thanksgiving involves large family gatherings of people you might not have seen in years (and which very possibly may have been on purpose) that tend to be embarrassing, awkward, all too revealing, and often hilarious. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a scrumptious family comedy, does it not? Not to mention the craziness and pain that goes into making this ridiculously large meal, and how easily it can all go wrong or trying to get something at the last minute that is a very much horrible experience.

From the third person’s point of view, I will admit it probably is hysterical.

Television comedies often give the holiday a special episode each season and are able to do it, for the most part, quite successfully. (Who could forget

the classic “Friends” Thanksgiving special where Joey got his head stuck in a turkey?) So why not give it the much needed jump to the big screens?

Thanksgiving is like the ignored middle child (and trust me, as a middle child I know what I’m talking about). Sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, it never gets the attention it fully deserves by the media industry. As a major national holiday, with full of comedic potential, it’s time for this all American traditional food stuffing, football watching day to start making appearances in theaters, even if only to distract us from the ridiculous amount of cheesy Christmas films coming out during this season.

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Frosty

fashion frenzy

The secrets to success for winter fashion

Brett Williams Junior Skyler Reisig Senior

Cardigan: Forever 21 $18

Scarves are a good way to stay warm and keep your outfit sassy during the winter. This knit loop scarf is available at American Eagle for $24.99

Flannel Shirt: Sagaouterwear.com $25

Giles said he likes to wear his Saga ski jacket and flannel shirts in the winter.

“I like to look unique and wear things that no one else has,” Giles said. “My style defines me.”

Arrate Anabitarte Senior

Hana Manu Junior

Braden Murphy Senior Murphy enjoys wearing Vans shoes, tall tees, and sweats in the winter, he said. “I dress for style seventy percent and comfort thirty percent.”

Murphy said. “My style makes me a unique individual.”

If you need a break from boots for the week, try shoes like Toms or Vans. These shoes are comfy, warm, and they look good. Toms are available at Zumies, $50.

Joe Giles Senior

Dress: Nector $30

Shoes: Nike.com $80

“I love sweaters,” Manu said. “I like being comfortable and looking chill.”

Manu also said that during the winter, one of the most important features of her wardrobe are her shoes. “I couldn’t live without my moccasins.”

Looking for a classy winter jacket? This Saga Outerwear coat can be worn both casually and for winter sports like skiing. Available at Sagaouterwear .com, $160.

“I like winter fashion,” Anabitarte said. “I like scarves and loose stuff.” Although she loves to wear T-shirts and leggings, Anabitarte said she couldn’t survive the winter without her boots. “I wear boots every day of winter.”

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Alternative high school provides options, second chances

PGEC Principal Drew Uecker stands proudly by his prized bison. Photo by Natasha Walker.

by natasha walker, staff writer Drew Uecker is the father and leader of Paris. He cares after each student like they are his own. All 240 students.

“Paris is like a family and is close knit like a community,” said Drew Uecker, the principal of Paris Gibson Education Center.

The main difference between Paris and other high schools is that there is more flexibilibity for both the students and the teachers, Uecker said. Teachers get to know students and their stories better, and teachers do not have the barriers between the students, he added.

“Our school is like a family,” Uecker said.

Teachers get to know their students on a personal level rather than just for 50

minutes once a day. The teachers at Paris know each students’ life story. With that information they are able to help them with more than just homework problems, but actual issues that they might be dealing with, explained Randy Faechner.

Joplin Delich, a sophomore who transferred to Paris her freshman year, enjoys the atmosphere.

“Teachers actually know you by name and care about your personal life along with your education,” Delich said.

“I get to know my students on a personal level. That’s the reason I came to Paris,” said Faechner, an English teacher who transferred to Paris from C. M. Russell this year.

Janell Johns, an English teacher at Paris, said teachers are the contact in a student’s life who doesn’t have a person to contact 24/7. Students see their advisors four times a day to check in with them and make sure that they are attending classes and getting all of their work done, she said. Students have the same advisor for four years. The teaching style at Paris is the same as other high schools, but teachers can relate more to students in a classroom setting.

“You can work at your own pace, and it’s still structured. It just doesn’t suffocate you with rules like a normal high school would. They are more flexible and

understanding,” Delich said. She is set to graduate at the end of her junior year.

Teachers like Faechner like the flexibility.

“The pacing at CMR is more rushed; the atmosphere here is very laid back, and the rules are different,” Faechner said “I finally have a chance to breathe.”

The kids at Paris know if they get in trouble they don’t get another chance.

Sometimes students at Paris are perceived as “rougher,” but Uecker said “it is like everywhere else.”

In fact, the students are very well disciplined and well behaved, Uecker added.

“There were two fights last year and those kids had serious repercussions,” he said.

The violence level isn’t as severe as CMR or Great Falls High School. There are fewer fights at Paris, Uecker said. “[The students at Paris] are thankful for their opportunities and have pride for their school,” Faechner said. There is a waiting list to get into Paris, Uecker said, and that makes the students who attend Paris grateful for their opportunity.

There is no set schedule for their classes. Every day is different than the last which makes students more involved.

There are no sports at Paris, but students who attend Paris can participate in sports

at either CMR or GFHS, Uecker said.

“The students at Paris have other responsibilities and don’t have time for clubs or sports,” Uecker said. “But if they are interested in something such as astronomy club, teachers will work with them to explore more of their interests.”

Paris has a tradition called “Bell Ringing.” When a student has all of his/her credits to graduate, the whole school goes to the HUB or the library/media center.

The principal and the student’s advisor speak in the highest regard about them.

The student chooses a second ringer which could be a teacher, friend, sibling, or parent. The second ringer can be anyone that has had an impact on their education. When the student rings the bell there are tears and laughter from everyone. During this ceremony the whole school is focused on them and it is a moving experience.

To students and teachers both, Paris is more than just a school, but instead a close family.

Reasons kids transfer to Paris include health problems, a desire to finish high school, and have more freedom, or some students do not want the high school experience, Uecker said. “[At Paris, kids] move at their own pace and they have the ability to do it here,” Faechner said.

After years of being stressed, teacher Randy Faechner finally feels relief by katlin mosely, staff writer Jumping around the classroom, and hiding under desks just to scare people is how Randy Faechner expresses himself.

And it’s his students at Paris Gibson Education Center who get to appreciate his energy this year.

Faechner was an English teacher as CMR for 10 years, but at the end of last year he decided to go teach at Paris.

“80 percent [of me] is very happy, 20 percent is a gapping hole from missing the

students at CMR,” he said.

Feachner said he didn’t like how big CMR is and having to put 30 students into one classroom. It was too big and loud, and it led him to being stressed, he said. He knew he had to go.

Since he switched, he doesn’t have a knot in his stomach like he did when he taught at CMR, and Faechner said he likes how Paris is a laid back school where he doesn’t feel rushed all the time.

He also likes how it’s more one-on-one with his students with only having about eight kids in each class, Faechner said.

Even though it’s more a laid back school, he said he works just as hard as he did at CMR.

Paris is different than CMR according to Faechner. For one, students have seminars-not periods-and the students choose which seminar to go to. If they are behind it’s their responsibility to go to the seminars they need. Faechner has nine advisees, and every day they must check in with him at 8:30 a.m. Students then check out for a 45-minute lunch at 11:45 a.m., and their school day ends at 2:30. Even if they don’t have a seminar they have to stay in the school and do something school-related such as homework, study, or read he said. The staff is aware if students are just wandering around.

Faechner teaches grades 10-12. He said he had to change how he taught because he

can’t give a lot of homework. If he based his students’ grades on homework, he would just be setting them up to fail because most of them don’t do it, he added.

The students have a lot more freedom at Paris than CMR, according to Faechner.

If students are late there is no detention because a lot of the students that go there have a valid excuse why they are late, he said. A lot of the students have a hard life at home, but they still try hard and they are there to graduate, he said.

It’s one of the best disciplined schools in the district, Faechner said. There’s not a lot of problems the staff has with students.

He said it’s like a little community.

“It’s about the kids, not about me.”

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Criminal ju stice Students learn the criminal justice system through field trips, guest speakers

stephanie mccracken, staff writer It’s not every day that you get to ride along in a cop car, not behind the bars, but in the passenger seat getting to experience the average day of a police officer.

“They get to spend a few hours with a police officer, [and] ask them questions,” criminal justice teacher Brian Halverson said.

Criminal justice class has been around since CMR’s beginning. It was originally known as street law, which featured a combination of law physics.

This semester long class offers a variety of things, such as guest speakers, field trips, and even on-the-job experience. “[This class shows] the variety of different ways you can be involved in law enforcement,” Halverson said. “Whether it’s actually the prosecution of criminal behavior or [you] actually wanting to be a police officer.”

One way Halverson teaches the different assortment of jobs that are available in criminal justice class is with guest speakers. “[Guest speakers] give the kids an idea of the different varieties of law enforcement,” he said. “Officer Smail comes in twice a week; he has his own curriculum that’s called law of real education.”

“We had some pre-release guys come in and that was awesome,” junior Maverick Raile said.

In addition to guest speakers, the class also takes field trips. They took a trip to home land security where they got to see the UH-60 Black Hawk, a helicopter used to track illegal planes crossing the borders at Canada and Mexico. “[On November 15] they get to go up to the prison on the hill,” he said.

Out of all the field trips most of the students find themselves looking forward to the ride along with a police officer.

“It sounds interesting and you get to see some of what a cop does,”Raile said.

“It’s a great way for them to get information about different criminal justice occupations,” Halverson said.

A lot of students that take this class are thinking about a career in criminal justice, he added. There are valuable lessons for students who aren’t interested in it as a career, however.

“The response for my students who are interested in law enforcement [is that] they find it useful that they’re getting information that they might use in terms of their career choice,” he said.

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When

BULLYING hits...

Students unveil their past, present associations with bullying

Anonymous students speak up

by zach pottratz, design editor, and kimberly michelsen, staff writer The boy stood a head taller than him, but he seemed to shrink under his glare. It wasn’t as simple as getting lunch money anymore.

This was bigger. He needed to feel important. Nobody liked him anyway, so why not push this kid so hard that he would bend to his every whim?

One bully of the past, senior Tim Blystone, had these thoughts when he was in seventh grade.

“In seventh grade I was overweight and had low self-esteem,” Blystone said. Because of these feelings, Blystone became a bully.

Blystone said that as a bully, he had wanted to feel a sense of power over someone else. He wanted to be better than somebody, even if it was just the kid who seemed to have nothing going for him.

“I’d make fun of kids for things that were different about them,” Blystone said. “I would say things jokingly to people, but I felt bad

and I just didn’t like myself.”

One day after school, Blystone’s whole perspective changed. He said that his dad picked him up and told him that he couldn’t believe that he could be his son and do the things he was doing.

“It opened my eyes about how I was acting and who I was,” Blystone said. He said he didn’t want to be a bully anymore, so he completely changed who he was.

Bullying affects everyone, and some people like sophomore Courtney Boysun decide to do something about it. Boysun has started up an anti-bullying page on Facebook.

“I wanted to write my story down, and present it to middle schools, especially after my friend Katelyn passed away,” she said. In August, Boysun’s friend Katelyn committed suicide because of bullying.

Boysun was bullied when she first moved to Great Falls.

Her personal experiences made her passionate.This passion didn’t come overnight, though. Boysun herself used to be a bully, but after she was bullied, her whole perspective changed.

“I have [been a bully] a few times, but after what happened with me I wrote them apology letters. You don’t feel the hurt of being bullied until you’re on the other end,” Boysun said.

These two students know how bullying can change their lives. As victims and as bullies, lives are torn apart.

But both Boysun and Blystone say that bullying can be overcome.

“The person I was in 7th grade is no indication of who I am

What are possible solutions to the bullying problem at CMR? “I think kids now days need to toughen up and stand up for themselves if they actually feel bullied.”

-- Senior

“People should think about what they’re doing.”

-- Sophomore

“I’m just not a fan of bullying, but if you see someone getting bullied you should stick up for them, not just watch.”

-- Freshman

“I personally haven’t seen a problem. But I think we should use postitive peer pressure to make people stop doing it.”

-- Senior

“I think we should start an anti-bullying club where kids can vent and learn about bullying and make antibullying videos, posters, etc.”

-- Senior

“The teachers and parents should talk more about bullying to students.”

-- Junior

“Students should learn more about the effect bullying can have on someone’s life.”

-- Senior

“Listen to those who report it, don’t jump to conclusions, and get both sides of the story, then punish accordingly.”

-- Junior

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Rustlers gear up for Thankgiving

Students share traditions, what they’re thankful for has never had guests at Thanksgiving but this year a

The turkey dinner is a tradition followed in many U. S. households. Photo courtesy of Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times/ MCT. by sierra rutledge, visual content editor

When snowflakes fall, there is a reason for excitement. Well, when you live in Texas and it’s only November there will be a little excitement. This rare moment created the best Thanksgiving memory for sophomore Kyla Campbell.

“We went outside and sledded down the big hill.

Well technically, it was a driveway that lead down to a creek. We just hoped it was frozen,” Campbell said.

Thanksgiving is more than a break from school for most high school students. Thanksgiving is a day dedicated to traditions, delicious food and being thankful.

Thanksgiving at the Campbell house is spent watching the Dallas Cowboys play after lunch and preparing for their Black Friday adventure. After moving to Montana from Texas, Thanksgiving has downsized, she said.

“We are away from our family, there are only five people at dinner instead of 45,” Campbell said. “I’m just thankful that my dad isn’t in the missile fields.”

Campbell’s father has been deployed a a few times, missing the Thanksgiving festivities.

Thanksgiving will be a little different for senior Maria Bernhardt this year.

“My dad has to work that night so we have to eat dinner a little earlier,” she said. The Bernhardt family

friend of her sister will be joining said Bernhardt.

While Bernhardt’s mom makes dinner, the kids decorate the house for Christmas.

After waiting a year to eat the yummy food, Bernhardt said she looks forward to the stuffing the most. “It’s so good, I could eat it all by myself,” she said.

Senior Anthony Martinez feels completely different on the subject of stuffing.

“I find it so disgusting. Who could even eat that stuff?” he said.

Thanksgiving is not as big of a celebration in the Martinez house. A few family friends and his grandma invade the Martinez home on the fourth Thursday in November.

“We cook a lot of food and stay up all night for Black Friday,” Martinez said. “I’m thankful for the pilgrims who decided to eat a lot and made it a tradition--and that I’m alive,” he said.

While most families end the dinner with an assortment of pumpkin flavored dessert, mostly pumpkin pie, some choose to pass on that tradition.

Senior Vicky Evans enjoys Dairy Queen after dinner.

“My brother and I hate pumpkin pie,” she said.

Family time is a must during the holiday. Evans said that her family watches movies together throughout the day. “Our favorite is Captain Ron, but it all depends on what is on,” she said.

Senior Kylie Mortenson is excited for her older siblings to come home and have her family back together again.

“We just hang out together and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade while my parents cook,” she said.

Mortenson refuses to touch the brusselsprouts at dinner but will gladly eat all of the cheesecake and cranberry sauce she said.

The best Thanksgiving memory may have come at the expense of her parents but it definitely will not be forgotten.

“I forgot to take the turkey out of the freezer last year so we had some trouble cooking it. My bad,” Mortenson said. “I’m thankful for being here another day.”

Be aware of the true meaning of holidays by katelyn smith

Seven holidays in 12 months. How many of these do you know the real meaning behind them?

Nowadays, adults and children alike seem to miss the real meaning behind holidays like Valentine’s day and Thanksgiving.

Most kids look forward to Christmas because they get new toys and clothes, they don’t understand why we celebrate it, or how it came to be. And, yes, they’re kids, and they might be too young to understand. But, their parents should still tell them the true meaning.

Not a lot of people know what Thanksgiving really is.

Most people tend to believe that Thanksgiving is just a day where you eat tons of food. When really, it’s being thankful for everything that you have in life, as it always

has been.

Although, some families might choose not to teach their kids true meanings behind holidays, they still keep old traditions. For example, telling their kids that Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are real.

Other traditions may include only cooking certain things for Thanksgiving, and having a certain family member make it. I believe that families these days are starting to forget how important and special the holidays that they celebrate are.

People need to continue to tell their children about the true meanings behind holidays. I mean, imagine years from now when all the sudden nobody knows what Christmas or Thanksgiving are really about.

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Shop ‘til you drop by greighsen adams, staff writer

The sun is still down below the hills, no light offered when I wake up. The Friday after Thanksgiving is an unforgiving one. I stretch my arms up above my head, knowing that if I don’t hurry, my mother and grandma will leave without me.

Although it isn’t an actual holiday, Black Friday is one of my favorite shopping days. There’s nothing quite like being stuffed with turkey and mashed potatoes and then waking up the next day at 3:30 a.m. to go shopping for Christmas gifts.

In Great Falls, stores are trying to out sell other stores, which is fine with me. This just means that I spend less money than originally intended. With my hot chocolate in hand, I follow my mom out to the car, excited to spend money.

For those who aren’t overly thrilled to dash around town acting like a chicken with its head cut off, there’s always the option of Internet shopping. Huge sales exist there as well, and more than likely, the store you’re interested in has free shipping.

So, this Black Friday, don’t be afraid to shop till you drop, because there’s nothing like the rush of knowing that the purse or video game you’ve been drooling over for the last six months is half off.

Black Friday madness by caroline perkins, website editor

Standing in lines that wrap around buildings, freezing appendages, and getting shoved around at 2 a.m. for a scarf that is 25 percent off. Welcome to Black Friday.

It is just not worth this hassle to buy products that can be easily be bought after Christmas for a better price.

Once a year people crowd together outside of stores in preparation for Black Friday. This tradition has become a gathering of people who act like animals, fighting and yelling.

I had never seen two old ladies fight over a quilt so viciously, or seen people tearing down shelves to grab a T-shirt until I participated in this shopping frenzy last year.

Putting in the effort to stay up all night turns out not to be worth it. Stores usually don’t carry enough of the wanted product, or they end up releasing it before the designated times. This allows other people to grab the items before everyone else even knows they are there.

Overall, the cost of the products may be reduced, but attending Black Friday just isn’t worth it.

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Abolishing allies, burnt books, cascading clones

Clapp said that he believes that the by jesse whiteman, staff writer With books burning in the streets and government is slowly tying a noose the firemen loafing around, another page around the neck of individuality. He also said that it is our right to be individuals. is turned by sophomore Jessica Swartz.

“I certainly think that the governWhen Swartz read Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” she said that she liked ment is reducing our individual liberties,” Clapp said. the author’s style of writing.

He said that the majority of people “I like how the author describes his subconsciously work their way into a cerpoint of view,” she said.

Swartz and other students have read tain clique.

“We’re all conditioned to a point,” he dystopian novels such as “Fahrenheit said. “Society as we 451,” “1984” by George know it operates as Orwell, and “Brave New “We are always moving class stratification.”

World” by Aldous Huxto a more effective future.”

Clapp said that ley. In each novel, inDeanna Rothwell with more than 50 dividualism is null and cameras in the buildvoid.

Swartz said that she is concerned with ing, one of the few things keeping our the withering away of American free- school different from the English superpower in “1984” is that we do not have doms.

“The government is just trying to posters of our principal uniformed as Big Brother accompanying them. make it more how they want,” she said.

Senior Deanna Rothwell feels similarly According to Swartz, in the novel “Fahrenheit 451,” the main character, about the government pushing its limits Montag meets another girl who is differ- with technology.

“We are becoming more reliant on ent from most. Montag’s acquaintance is unordinary for this type of society be- technology,” Rothwell said.

Even though the world has not because she enjoys reading and thinks for herself, Swartz said. Those characteristics come a ramant world of clones filling positions as in “Brave New World,” we are are unique in most dystopian stories.

English department head Scott Clapp working our way to being more effective.

“We are always moving to a more efagrees with Swartz’s statement.

“One of the first things that any dic- fective future,” Rothwell said.

With the transition into a technological tator tries to destroy are books and scholera beginning to speed up, Rothwell said ars,” Clapp said.

Clapp said that the reality of govern- that she is hopeful that the government ment is slowly working its way towards will not become as invasive.

“We are becoming more reliant on the situations in the books, and he is contechnology,” Rothwell said. “I don’t feel cerned about the “erosion of freedom.”

“As humans, we should have the abil- [that] the American people would let that ity to feel sorrow and joy,” Clapp said. “I happen.” believe that humans are capable of creating our own happiness.”

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High School NEVER Ends

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A look at classic high schools films and just how true to life they really are

by jennifer verzuh, features, entertainment editor High school. It’s been a subject of fascination for filmmakers for decades. And why shouldn’t it be? It’s a time of awkwardness, cruelty, comedy, romance, adventure, and extreme embarrassment. Some movies, “The Breakfast Club,” for example, hit adolescence right on the mark while others aren’t so accurate in their portrayal. Allow me to take you through some of what I believe to be the best and most iconic high school films and how truthful they really are.

killer vocabulary, just as many more popular girls are in our own school.

What they got wrong:

-Makeovers: As much as your typical teen flick may lead you to this conclusion, real teenagers, as far as I know, don’t actually take on nerds as their friends for the sole purpose of making a “project” out of them by recreating their image and making them into beautiful and popular individuals.

“MEANGIRLS (2004)”

Best Quote: “Gretchen, stop trying to make ‘fetch’ happen! It’s not going to happen!”

Best Moment: When Regina gets hit by the bus.

What they got right:

-Girls’ cattiness: Girls are bullies, big time. We don’t just take your lunch money though, we take your dignity and self-worth. We backstab, gossip, lie, and manipulate. Even the best of us can be despicably nasty to each other and all over the stupidest things (don’t even get me started on boys) as this movie shows in the clearest of light.

-Competition over boys: Guys can tear girls apart especially in the vulnerable state of public school. Think about it; if a girl is dating a guy you like you automatically hate her, whether you want to or not. No matter how nice, likable, or smart you can’t help but hate them and that’s definitely a problem. You want that guy and, for some girls, you won’t let anything or anyone get in your way.

What they got wrong:

-Cliques: Yes, cliques do in fact exist. But they are not nearly as stereotypical, demanding, or exclusive as portrayed in this movie. Kinds can be involved in several different groups at once; no one is just a “drama freak” or “jock.” And while it was awesome in the film, there is no accurate way one could map out a school’s cliques in the cafeteria.

Best Quote: “We’re all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that’s all.”

Best Moment: When Judd Nelson thrusts his fist in the air as “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” plays.

What they got right:

-Everybody has issues: Nobody knows everything about each other. All teenagers have problems and struggles no matter how perfect they seem on the outside, and the sooner we all realize that, the better off we’ll be.

-Stereotypes: There is so much more to teenagers than a simple label can dictate and I think a lot of times people sometimes forget that about each other. The characters in this film are so real and that’s part of why I love it so much. They start off thinking that other characters are nothing more than stereotypes (a nerd, jock, beauty, weirdo, and delinquent) but by the end of the day they come to realize that they all have a lot more to them than they originally thought or any term could represent.

-Pressure: Unless you become a bomb dissembler, chances are high school will be/has been the most stressful time of your life. You’re expected to get good grades, do all of your homework, get into a good college, work, try to navigate the rough waters that are high school relationships, look nice, and deal with family drama, it’s more than anyone in their right mind can handle.

What they got wrong:

-ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

“easy A (2010)”

“Grease (1978)”

Best Quote: “This is public school. If I can keep the girls off the pole and the boys off the pipe, I get a bonus.”

Best Moment: When Olive bursts out in her random musical number in the middle of the pep assembly.

What they got right: -The rumor mill: Rumors are insane, especially in high school. They spread like wildfire, and before you know it everyone knows your secrets, whether they’re true or not.

-Double standards: We’ve all heard it before, the classic “girls are sluts, guys are studs” line. Well, as much as I think our generation wants to believe we’ve gotten over this anti-feminist sentiment, the truth is we haven’t. I hear girls get called horrible names over what they may or may not have done in bed all the time, and it’s sickening that we allow our opinions of a person to be shaped by how they act with other men, who seem to face no social consequences for promiscuity while girls are shunned for it.

What they got wrong: -Religious groups: Despite living in a fairly conservative state, I’ve never seen any teen (or adult for that matter) religious group so zealous, pushy, and extreme during my four years in high school as the one that’s portrayed in this movie. Sure, it was funny to watch and got a fairly good message out about equality, but in my opinion it was not very accurate.

“Clueless (1995)”

Best Quote: “She’s a full-on Monet. It’s like a painting, see? From far away, it’s OK, but up close, it’s a big old mess.”

Best Moment: Basically any scene with Brittany Murphy’s character in it. She is equal parts precious and hilarious.

What they got right:

-Popular girls: Not all popular girls are mean; in fact for the most part I think they’re actually pretty nice. Nor are they the ditzs and bimbos normally portrayed on screen. That’s why I found this film’s heroine so refreshing. Though she was clearly the most popular kid in her school, she’s still clever, kind, funny, sweet, and has a

“The Breakfast Club (1985)”

Best Quote: “Tell me about it, stud.”

Best Moment: The classic “Summer Nights” scene.

What they got right:

-Guys around their friends: Girls, you all know what I’m talking about with this one. A boy is really sweet and into you when it’s just the two of you but then when he’s with his friends he’s suddenly a different person, a douchey one at that. It’s one of the worst feelings in the world as “Grease’s” Sandy could definitely attest to.

What they got wrong:

-Changing yourself for someone else: Maybe, this isn’t exactly inaccurate but it bothers me just the same. I don’t want to get all after school special but I think it’s kind of important to be yourself and not change who you are to impress somebody.

Apparently, though Grease doesn’t share my beliefs on the subject, as Sandy basically has to become “bad,” compromise her morals, and wear leather in order to get the guy. If that’s not a bad message, I don’t know what is.

“Napoleon Dynamite (2004)”

Best Quote: “I see you’re drinking one percent. Is that ‘cause you think you’re fat?

‘Cause you’re not. You could be drinking whole if you wanted to.”

Best Moment: Napoleon’s dance at the presidential assembly.

What they got right:

-High school can be kind of dull: Admit it. We’ve all fallen asleep at least once during a class. For the most part high school can be pretty boring and overall mundane. Not all that much really happens here, but just as shown in this irresistible indie in away everything does.

-School Elections: For some reason or other these always seem to be a really big deal. Each year kids pull out all the stops (posters, t-shirts, and even the occasional pencil) for the chance to represent our school. Why? I don’t really, but it sure is entertaining to watch.

What they got wrong: -Foreign Exchange Students: Pedro is portrayed as an outcast but every foreign exchange teen I’ve met is popular. Everyone wants to be friends with someone from another country. It automatically makes them more interesting, right?

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Daniel Craig takes on the classic role of James Bond for the third time in this scene from “Skyfall.” Photo courtesy of Francois Duhamel/Courtesy Columbia Pictures/MCT.

Oscar bait films begin making their appearances by jennifer verzuh , features, entertainment editor At long last it’s arrived. The time movie fanatics, such as myself, wait all year for. That’s right dear readers, Academy Award season is indeed upon us. What, you may say? The Academy Awards isn’t until February.

November and December are movie gold. You see, films expected to do very well critically tend to come out right before the new year in order to get in right before the deadline for the Oscars.

And that is truly a wonderful thing.

Many of last year’s major winners, including Best Picture and Best Actor winner “The Artist” came out right about this time of year.

2012 will be no exception, and I am excited to sink my eyes into these utterly appealing Oscar bait films.

This year we’ve got a great selection

to pick from, there’s something for everyone. We’ve got musicals. With “Les Miserables” finally making the jump from stage to the big screen that has already generated a lot of interest, not all because of its source material, but also from its A-list cast, featuring Oscar winner Russell Crowe, nominees Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathway, as well as Hugh Jackman. We’ve also got the classic Tolstoy romance “Anna Karenina” making what appears to be an intriguing appearance this month, under the graceful guidance of “Pride and Prejudice” director Joe Wright with Keira Knightly starring as the title character.

If you’re looking for something with a little more action rest assured though that your needs will be satisfied with the latest Bond installment “Skyfall,” which you can actually catch right now,

as its currently playing in Great Falls.

But fellow fantasy fans don’t think I’ve forgotten about you. December will be bringing “The Hobbit: An Expected Journey” to theaters and if the “Lord of the Rings” series are any indication of what this will be like, we can expect a great film.

Biopics are also on the rise this year.

In November’s “Hitchcock” Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins channels the legendary director and follows his attempt to make what would become possibly the most iconic thriller of all time, “Psycho.” And then of course, there’s “Lincoln,” which frankly looks stunning and I have high hopes for it. If anyone can do justice to the Great Emancipator it’s Daniel Day-Lewis under the direction of Steven Spielberg.

Another bio on a famous president is also making its way to theaters in the form of “Hyde Park on Hudson” which examines the relationship between FDR and his distant cousin Daisy during the King and Queen of England’s visit to America before our entrance into WWII. And then there’s “Zero Dark Thirty,” which out of all the holiday films I am personally most excited for.

It’s about the search for Osama bin Laden and the raid which resulted in his death. The trailer, though it reveals virtually nothing, sends shudders through my body. Kathryn Bigelow who recently directed the Academy Award-winning war film “The Hurt Locker,” is directing with a strong cast, led by actors Joel Edgerton, Jessica Chastain, and Kyle Chandler.

In summary, this is going to be one kick-butt season full of incredible films which will surely be remembered come the Academy Awards in 2013.

FX takes over horror, asylum style by stephanie mccracken, staff writer From a haunted house to an asylum writer and creator Ryan Murphy, starts off the new season of American Horror Story with a serious attention getter.

Newlyweds Leo (Adam Levine) and Theresa (Jenna Dewan tatum) are taking a trip to the 12 most haunted places in America. This leads them to a Catholic Church which was turned into an insane asylum in 1962. Long story short, Leo ends up getting his arm chopped off by some mysterious inhabitant of the abandon asylum.

The story then jumps back to 1964 where we are introduced to the new and horrific characters of season 2 of American Horror Story: Asylum.

When season 1 premiered I was more than ecstatic; finally a TV show involving horror that wasn’t some lame Syfy show. Season 1 featured a disgruntled family that moved into a haunted house; as every episode was unveiled, we got to see more of the house’s agony and terrors unfold.

After high reviews and promises for an even better season 2, the first episode of season 2 really did kick it up a notch.

Episode one featured a serial killer named Bloody Face, possible aliens that were taking people’s skin, some really demented nuns, and asylum patients that are probably saner then the people running the asylum. I definitely have some high hopes for this new season.

Unfortunately, I haven’t seen anything too terribly terrifying yet; the next few episodes were a little slow on the chill factor. There are some mysteries and cliff hangers that are keeping my attention, though. The fact, that every nun and worker in the asylum is hiding something definitely holds a viewers attention.

Now, if you are a horror fanatic like me, this TV series is probably sounding very intriguing.

You can catch American Horror Story every Wednesday at 11 p.m. on FX.

A&E’s “Storage Wars” deserves space on your DVR katelin johnson “Yuuuppp.”

This is the thing that sets my teeth on edge as I watch one of my favorite shows, “Storage Wars,” on A&E. Dave Hester, one of the regular buyers, sits back quietly, then at the very last second yells “Yuuuppp.”

This show is different. It is unlike anything else I have seen. It is entertaining, random, funny, and at times, just flat out weird.

It starts out with a group of eager buyers who are ready to go beyond the gates into a storage unit, where the auctioneer sells abandoned storage units that the original owners has abandoned or can no longer pay for.

It is a battle that says “it isn’t personal; it’s just business.” This is true; each buyer is seeking out treasures to sell.

After the battle is complete, buyers go into their units

to break even or try to get money from the items in the locker to replenish the money they spent on the locker.

Barry Weiss is one of my favorite people. He comes in acting so random and weird. I see the silver hair and know it’s him. Sometimes he gets the goods; other times he goes home with nothing. A lot of the time he loses money.

My enemy, Dave Hester, is tall, a little round, and wears a black cap featuring his company logo on his head, a black shirt, and his signature call “Yuuupp.”

I hear it every single time I watch this show and am just about ready to snap, thinking “oh for the love of something good just STOP.” He is clever and cunning.

He makes each bid higher, so people will have to spend more.

Unlike Barry, Hester actually brings in the dough half the time, and it just makes me despise him even more

with each episode. It is a triumph every time he loses money or goes home empty handed. I just laugh; I am glad he didn’t get what he was hoping for.

It is interesting what some people will store in these units, and some items don’t seem to be worth much money.

There has been everything from old Coca Cola bottles from the early 1900’s to money. Weiss found an odd cat clock with moving eyes. There have been diamonds, toys, clothes, weapons, fur coats and a heck of a lot of junk mixed in.

The greatest thing I’ve seen one of the buyers walk away with is a couple bins full of old superhero toys.

It airs every other day and reruns usually air one right after another.

I love this show; everything about it is funny. Whoever came up with the idea is brilliant, a true genius.

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State Basketball 3-day Tournament returns to CMR On Nov. 8-10, over 70 teams from 25 communities around the state shot and scored in the 2012 Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament

“My favorite part is makin’ “[I] just like being in here having fun and being able baskets.”

-Jordan Schroeder to leave town.”

Tenton Tigers, Great Falls -Tim Harris Kalispell Krushers, Kalispell

“[My favorite part is] watching all the teams play the other teams.”

-Brett Beavans Special K Rams, Columbus

“I just like playing basketball.”

-Weston Widhalm Tenton Tigers, Great Falls Making a diving catch, junior Eric Dawson furthers a Rustler lead against the Bison on Oct. 26. Photo by Peyton Fulbright

CMR football season ends in state semifinals again. You just can’t respond,” he said.

A disappointing end to the football seaOlsen’s teammate, junior Jayse McLean son left senior Tanner Olsen and his team- shared similar emotions. mates at a loss for words.

“I was shocked. We’re up 30-14 and “Last play of the game. Horner went we feel like there is no way to lose, then it up the middle and got the ended the way it did, yards to get in [the endon a controversial call. ““We celebrated, and zone]. We looked at the It’s shocking. After the they broke down.” film and he was in. We all game everyone’s emocelebrated, and they broke tions came out. It’s not Tanner Olsen down,” Olsen said. good,” McLean said.

On Saturday, Nov. 10 Despite the disapthe Rustlers took on the Butte Bulldogs in pointing finish in the state tournament, the semi-finals and lost in overtime after McLean is proud of the season.

Hunter Thomsen’s pass was ruled incom“Although it didn’t end like we wanted, plete while attempting a two-point conver- we have a lot of hard working kids. We unsion that would win the game. derestimated some teams; we were over “It was shocking. It still hasn’t settled confident. We’ll need to take every game in yet that I’m never going to play football more seriously next year.” by peyton fulbright, sports editor

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Photo by Kasey Bubnash.

The 20 seconds it takes to urinate in a cup is all it can take to ruin your career and legacy.

As the field of sports medicine has advanced, the amount of athletes than can cheat with ease has sky rocketed. Now, you have to put every single athlete under the microscope.

One thing that really grinds my gears is the lack of consequences for getting caught. Mixed martial artist

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Alistair Overeem was caught with insanely overinflated testosterone levels at the beginning of this year. His punishment from the Nevada State Athletic Commission was a yearlong suspension and his last win was overturned.

After he gets reinstated, his first fight back in the UFC will be against the winner of Dos Santos and Velasquez for the title. It is not acceptable that he will be allowed to fight at the highest possible level, especially because we don’t know how valid the last few years of his career have been.

Perhaps the sport that is the most corrupted by performance enhancing supplements is cycling. Not even Lance Armstrong -- America’s most famous cyclist -- is clean, although he retains his claim to innocence. Although he

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says he never cheated, there is no way that man who almost died from cancer suddenly become one of the best riders in a sport where everyone except him was cheating.

What really sent his innocence boat sailing was when he said he will no longer challenge the United States Anti-Doping Agency or their claims against his innocence.

Even though he thinks they turned it into a witch hunt, no innocent person would just give up like he did. There is no doubt in my mind that he cheated, and I hope he eventually comes clean.

Since the USADA stripped Armstrong of all his titles, I guess I’ve accomplished my life goal: to win as many Tour de France championships as he has.

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Varsity soccer players take advantage of spare time for team

girls earned third at state.

Boys soccer won their first game on Though some may think of Soccer State as complete competition, sophomore Thursday, 2-1 against Hellgate. Their next varsity player Lindsy Pyette has a different game on Friday, ended in disappointment as the final score was Bozepoint of view. man 1, CMR 0. They went There was a lot of “I just think the soccer down time and it was gods weren’t on our side.” on to finish third in competition as their final game great for team bonding, Lindsy Pyette score was Billings 2, CMR 0.

Pyette said.

The boys came away from state with Pyette isn’t the only one who takes advantage of that time. Varsity player Cathe- fourth place. rine Yturri uses it to accomplish a personal goal.

“Our goal as a team is to bring home a rug. Personally, I want to become closer to my teammates,” Yturri said.

Thursday, as Pyette said, the “soccer gods” seemed to side with CMR girls soccer. They won 3-0 against Missoula Sentinel. Friday, they went up against Bozeman, losing in a 7-6 shootout. Then, went on to win 2-0 against CMR Girls Soccer take home their third place win on Saturday, Nov. 27.

Helena High. The Photo courtesy of Mary Netz.

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Volleyball players reminisce on season of hard work, strong team bonding great memory for her, and she’s going to miss her teammates a lot. LaBuda is going to continue playing volleyball after she graduates.

Freshman Kati Michelotti got moved up to varsity. It was hard for her to get onto the same level as the other players, she said.

The team meets in the locker room before a game and discusses the rules.

Michelotti practices two hours every day. During that time, she tries to improve her blocking stacks and working harder.

LaBuda knows that trusting and believing in her team are crucial to producing better results.

“You got to believe that you’re going to play good and trust your team mates.”

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Varsity volleyball players put a strong emphasis on team work. Photo by Kasey Bubnash.

by brandi aguirre, staff writer With music pumping in the background, senior Danta LaBuda visualizes where she should place the ball once the game starts.

LaBuda has been playing volleyball for nine years, including all four years in high school. She’s been on varsity for two years.

She said just being on the team was a

Helping her teammates to a crosstown win, junior Taylor Mangan faces a Great Falls High player at the net. Photo by Kasey Bubnash.

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Preparing for the second half, referee Shane Shaw (center) and his comrades discuss the game during crosstown football on Oct. 26. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.

Referees officiate to maintain presence in sports “It’s like anything. If you want to get good, you have to put time in. The averby peyton fulbright, sports editor On a chilly night at the end of October, football coach Jack Johnson sprints age high school varsity football game lasts two and a half hours, and you have to down the football field; screaming and pleading for head referee Shane Shaw’s get to the field a few hours before the game. You’ll end up putting in four to five attention so timeout can be called. Once acknowledged, Shaw awards the timeout hours on game days. When I did college, I would have to get to the field three and and asks for the clock to be set back to 1:07. Walking away, Johnson relaxes and a half hours before the game. Then there is the studying so you can keep up on rules and watching film. You’ll end up spending six to 10 hours a week on refereelaughs to himself.

For the last three decades Shaw has been dealing with similar situations. In ing,” he said.

Griffin said that the biggest difference between high school and college referee1980, Shaw became a referee when he was a college student in Dillon, Mt. ing is the rule book.

“They needed refs for basketball, so they pulled me out of my “There are 256 rule book differences, mostly involving pendorm room and threw me on the court,” he said.

“We all played as kids, alty enforcement and timing,” he said.

Although Shaw started his refereeing career with basketball, but we’re old men now, According to Griffin, one of the hardest parts of refereeing he soon branched out to do wrestling, fast-pitch softball, and his so this is as close as we isn’t what most people would expect. favorite, football.

“Staying in shape [is difficult]. I run and lift weights to stay “I love standing on the field before the game during the Nacan get.” Shane Shaw healthy. I have to keep my weight down so I can be where I tional Anthem, because I can be a part of it. We all played as kids, need to when I need to. I’m not young anymore; I can’t eat six but we’re old men now, so this is as close as we can get,” he said. candy bars a day,” Griffin said.

Referees are paid $60 for a varsity football game, so Shaw said According to Griffin, people have the wrong idea about hardships of refereethat it’s just a hobby for them; they all have other jobs.

“I’m a retired police officer. I served for 30 years. Now I work for the govern- ing.

“People have the wrong perception. You look at it and see people yelling at us, ment, investigating fraud,” he said.

Even though people only see a couple of hours of work on the field, Shaw said but when we’re on the field, we don’t hear it,” Griffin said.

Shaw agrees. it’s a lot more time consuming than it appears.

“Some fans have no regard for what we do, but it’s not a thankless job. Both “There is rule book study, meetings, and film review. [In the meetings] you go over situations. For example, in this game [crosstown football game] there was an coaches [at the crosstown football game] thanked us after the game,” Shaw said. instance where one ref says it’s first down and another says it’s fourth down. We “Every sport is an emotional game played by young men, so you have to treat talk about how to handle those situations and administer a smooth game,” Shaw them with respect, because I know we don’t do a perfect job. I’m still looking for a perfect game; I always tell the kids that they can expect us to call a perfect game said.

Agreeing with Shaw is referee Bob Griffin, who also got his start more than when they can play a perfect game.” three decades ago.

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Left: Teeing off at the Meadowlark Country Club on Aug. 20, sophomore Harly Rowe tries to match her dad’s success. Photo by Peyton Fulbright. Right: Chipping on to the green, Darren Rowe defines his career during the Western PGA Pro-AM at the Meadowlark Country Club on May 1, 2000. Photo courtesy of Darren Rowe.

Student athletes carry on legacy of parents, siblings by peyton fulbright, sports editor

Whether it’s romance or sports, CMR graduate Lexi Pyette’s experience has helped her little sister, sophomore Lindsy Pyette.

“I can always talk to her and get help. It can be how to play a certain position or if I should date a boy, she can help,” Lindsy said.

Lexi is currently playing soccer at Carroll College, and while at CMR she played golf, tennis, basketball, as well as soccer. Lindsy played basketball freshman year and will play tennis this year, in addition to soccer; which both started playing when they were three years old.

Lindsy said her sister had a big influence on her playing sports, because she “looks up to her and wants to follow her.”

According to Lexi, it’s crucial for both sibling’s success to never compare themselves to each other.

“I want others like her to be successful. The only time we make comparisons is if it’s joking. We try not to compare ourselves, we’re different people,” Lexi said.

Sophomore Harly Rowe is also continuing a family sports legacy. Her father, Darren Rowe, made a career out of golf.

“In 1991 I became a member of the PGA Professional Golfer’s Association,” Darren said.

He said that to qualify, he had to pass a “player’s ability test” and two business exams that covered areas from “accounting to club making.” Darren became in charge of public relations for the Hilands Golf Club in Billings, Mt. His golfing had a heavy influence on

Harly starting golf.

“I started golf while living in Fort Benton. Well, I wouldn’t actually call it golf. It was just me trying to hit it as far as I could. [My dad] encouraged me; he wanted me to play,” Harly said.

Although Harly said her father encouraged her, Darren said he didn’t want to force it.

“I encouraged Harly to try all sports. I don’t believe just because a parent participated or had success in a sport is cause to push for that sport,” he said.

Darren’s experience has been able to help Harly in many different aspects.

“He’s not only my dad, but he’s also my coach. It’s good to hear the truth of it all. Nothing is sugarcoated, it’s straight up,” she said. “He inspired me to put hard work into it, because I’ve seen how a good outcome can come from hard work, and how it will take you far. Him coming from a scrawny five foot four, 100-pound frame shows how anybody can do it with a big heart and big determination.”

Agreeing on his influence is Darren. He said that he believes his experience has had a positive effect on his daughter, and the sport has taught her to be patient and disciplined,

because of how frustrating of a sport golf can be.

Despite the pressure to match his accomplishments, Harly manages to use it as fuel for success.

“There’s a lot of pressure. If I don’t play well, he’ll have something to say, but that’s a good thing because he’ll be there for a support system; he’ll be there for me. I want to be where he was at, a pro golfer.”

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11.15.12 The Stampede Battling Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis, freshman Sam Arkoudas has many challenges to overcome.

Photos by Peyton Fulbright.

Students experience new sports for the first time, overcome challenges by collin marquard, staff writer Every year, CMR gains new athletes with new abilities when students decide to try a sport for the first time.

Everyone comes from a different background and has a different story, along with their love for the game. Now the Stampede is offering an outlet for a select group of first year athletes to share their stories of how they became a part of Rustler Athletics.

Student excels at sports despite bone complications Arthritis is a battle of wits, and Sam Arkoudas is winning.

“It’s all overcoming a challenge I have,” he said.

Arkoudas is a freshman with JRA, Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis, who is going to be playing basketball this upcoming season.

“When I was in fourth grade I had pain in my hip, so I had to stop participating [in sports],” Arkoudas said.

Arkoudas has been fighting JRA for almost five years.

He said it is hard to keep up with other students doing physical activities, but he feels to do sports to show he’s up to par with the rest of the student body.

Overcoming the challenges that JRA has handed him has been his goal since he was diagnosed. Arkoudas said JRA is not permanent, he and his doctor estimate he will grow out of it in his early or midtwenties.

Arkoudas said his pain began in his lower joints, quickly spreading to his hips and upper body. He becomes inflexible,

sore, and his joints become enflamed when he works too much. “[Exercise] gets me in the best health when playing,” he said.

Balancing school work with basketball could be a problem, but it’s not for Arkoudas.

“I could probably squeeze in homework best as I can, and [I] focus more on studies now with extra things,” he said.

Although Arkoudas said balancing school work with sports will not be an issue for him in the upcoming basketball season, he remains worried about the way other students will act towards him. He said he’s worried about the pressure that might be carried on his back not only by his fellow teammates, but also by the fans and the crowd.

“I want the team to encourage me, so I can encourage them. I want to do my best to win,” he said.

Arkoudas said he enjoys playing competitively because he’s always looking for a new challenge. He said he loves meeting new people and turning strangers into friends.

“I was relieved I had JRA. Not because of the way it affects me, but so I couldn’t just say ‘I quit’.”

From farming to football, teen tackles new pastime Jacob Beirwagen is used to carrying heavy farm tools, but not to toppling other teenagers. “[I] never watched a game before.

Varsity in Butte was the first game I ever saw,” he said.

Beirwagen said his father had played sports but his dad had not taken notice until he knew about Beirwagen’s sports interest. “[It’s] tough to get motivated, especially when traveling,” he said, “It takes up the weekend.”

Beirwagen said he wanted to play the year before, but arrived two weeks too late. Beirwagen said he was pushed this year to play football, not only by the students but all the coaches as well.

“Coach [Jack Johnson] begged me to play this year,” he said.

Beirwagen said he looked forward to their games because of the rush it gave him.

Beirwagen said all he wants to do is make his teammates proud, and motivate them to try their best and win.

Beirwagen had a struggle sometimes keeping up with school work, while still juggling football.

He said sometimes he’d have to skip lunch just to get the homework from the night before done. “[I’m] not having much time to mess around. I get stuff done in my spare time,” he said. “First games were scary because it’s new. I was nervous.”

Beirwagen said he was anxious to the day before his first game. He said he was really confused on how most of football worked. Scoring, field markers, even the rules, all questioned Beirwagen’s trust in the game. He said by the third game in he understood the game.

Beirwagen said it felt like he has played it all his life.

Beirwagen has been a farmhand all his life. Having the opportunity to play sports for the first time, he joined the CMR football team this year. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.

Foreign exchange student discovers passion in new country, new sport Daniele Grassa had no idea he would be playing for the CMR JV football team when he transferred from Italy.

“Soccer is my passion, but I wanted to play football,” Daniele Grassa said.

Grassa has been passionate about soccer since he was twelve years old. He said he had always watched football online and wondered what it would be like to play, and Grassa got his chance this year at CMR. “It’s an American sport, and I wanted to try a new sport,” he said.

Grassa said he had the hardest time

learning how to play. He said the rules and style were much different than the sport he is used to. He said he didn’t understand the fundamentals of how football is played. Soccer is much easier, he said. “[The hardest part is] knowing the play, I didn’t know where to go,” he said.

Grassa said he had been as excited for his first game more than he was since he had come to this country. He was even surprised he was put on JV, junior varsity.

“I’m better than the first time, I didn’t know what to do,” he said.

Grassa said that when he played football, it wasn’t that hard to fit school work in.

He said after he was done with practice, he would go home, get on Facebook, and chat with his friends back in Italy. All while relaxing on the couch watching television.

“I can do football then relax at home,” he said.

Left: Trying his skills out, Daniele Grassa discovered a love for the American sport of soccer. Photo by Jen Verzuh.

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HUNT Making memories one ram at a time

An elk sits on the side of the road in East Park Colo.

Erika Lankford, junior, shot her first ram in the Missouri River Breaks. Jade Hilbig, sophomore, spends quality time with her dad, Joshua Hilbig, on a hunting trip in Montana. Photos courtesy of Cliff Mosley, Jade Hilbig, and Erika Lankford.

by kaitlin mosley, staff writer She’s hunted a deer, an antelope, and even an elk. But this fall Erika Lankford finally got a ram.

“This was [my best experience] because it’s really hard to get one of these tags and it was cool to shoot it,” she said.

On Sept. 21, Lankford, a junior, shot her very first ram in the Missouri River Breaks.

Since she was four years old, she’s always gone hunting. She didn’t get to start shooting until she was 12 years old, she said. Lankford tries to go as much as she can, but she admits she doesn’t get the chance to go out as often as she did when she was younger.

Earlier this fall, she and her family went scouting after she got tags, and just two weeks later she scored her first ram.

She said she was excited she got to shoot her first ram because these kinds of tags are really hard to get.

Like Lankford, teacher Aaron Jensen started hunting at a very young age.

When he was six or seven years old he got to walk around with his grandpa, but he said he didn’t get to shoot until he was 12.

Jensen’s first victory was with a two-point buck with his grandpa’s rifle. He missed eight times before he was successful, but that wasn’t his best memory, he said. Three years ago he shot a five by seven point mule deer and scored 176 on it. Scoring is based on the measurement of the antlers mass on the Boone and Crockett scale. “[My brother] shot a five-point buck where my grandpa used to take us, so it was kind of a special memory,” Jensen said.

Some memories aren’t as special, Jensen said. On Oct. 28 he was within range of a five

point elk, and he missed it. It would have been his first elk.

“I blew it,” he said.

Jensen goes hunting primarily in two spots. One of them is his in-laws’ ranch north of Malta. He said he also goes to Wolf Creek, where he used to hunt with his grandpa.

He usually goes by himself or with family members. He will give any excuses he can just so he can go out hunting, he said.

“I love the outdoors. At the time it was a [chance] to go out and spend time with my grandpa,” he said.

Like Jensen, sophomore Jade Hilbig goes hunting for some bonding time with her family.

“It’s a time to enjoy the outdoors and bonding with my dad and uncle,” Hilbig said.

Even though Hilbig’s dad, Joshua Hilbig, didn’t get her started on the hunting experience, she still enjoys spending time with him out on the hunting rang. Every time she goes hunting, her dad is always right beside her every inch of the way almost every weekend.

Even though Hilbig never got hunted until she was 12 years old, she has done pretty well with shooting one deer a year. Her favorite deer that she shot was a 5 by 4 point mule deer, her favorite type of deer to hunt, she said.

Like Jensen and Lankford, she has some great memories. But not all memories are great.

“Last year [we were] walking back to the truck and the bottom of my shoe came off, and we had to duct tape it all the way home. We call it moon shoe.”