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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.

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C. M. Russell High School Great Falls, MT October 8, 2015 Vol. 51 Issue 1 www.rustlernews.com

Features Editor

Staff members

Carli Dieruf

Christina Brennan

Online Editor

Entertainment Editor

Isaiah Vang

Clara McClain

News Editor

Sports Editor

Tamara Miller Opinion Editor

JJ Mitchell

Mackenzie George Advertising Manager

Emily Cappis

Christy Armstrong Andrew Aron Sophie Aron Josh Botti-Anderson Mary Brown Julia Gremaux Allison Hanson Iris Kaiser Katelyn Morley Quincy Schemechel

Abby Shearer Jara Wilkinson

Adviser

Beth Britton Principal

Kerry Parsons

Rick Ulstad puts the plaques in front of the three trees outside of CMR for the tribute of the class of 1995 on Oct. 7.

On Nov. 16, art teacher Tess Jacobs helps senior Cailey Froehle with her drawing. Family consumer science students begin a new project on Oct. 26.

Photos by Sarah Cherry and Becca Bergman.

Contents

Cover photo and artwork by Christina Brennan

2- Table of Contents NEWS 3- Tamara’s column, compulsive texting, sleep or die 4- Tribute for ‘95, blood drive, Anderson MASC award 5- Student government 6- School security, late-ins OPINION 7- Jaylynn’s column, editorial, pets 8- Student voices, QOM 9- Carmike review, Black Friday FEATURES 10- Christina’s column, desserts 11- Colors of Fall, art/English project 12-13- Military students reminisce 14- Giving thanks 15- Camo pants, no shave November ENTERTAINMENT 16- Clara’s column, best book, terrific TV shows 17- Disney remakes, coming soon 18- Hunger Games review, out and about 19- Video game reviews SPORTS 20- Mackenzie’s column, hockey, volleyball 21- Swimming and wrestling begins 22- Football, manager Q&A 23- Basketball starts, Spikeball, stats BACK PAGE- Velma Jorda birthday

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arli Dieruf

Editor-in-Chief

Public display of affection. PDA. The words that teachers are always spitting, and teen couples are tired of hearing. I understand that there are students who take PDA too far.

Inappropriate touching and groping at the lockers between classes, and God knows what else.

But what about those respectful students who exchange a quick hug and kiss, a simple goodbye before class? Some of us are nearing adulthood, but we are treated like kindergarteners by some of the teachers. “Ew cooties,” or “separate,” really?

We are told to act like adults but then we are treated much like elementary school students. Adults are seen in public

exchanging just a normal, non-sexual kiss goodbye and no one thinks anything of it. But once you put two (almost) adults into a school and they share a kiss, the teachers are suddenly worried about a pregnancy outbreak.

Instead of enforcing the rule of no PDA in high schools, why don’t we have a class that students are required to take that teaches them how to identify what is and what isn’t a healthy relationship and teach them what is appropriate for the public eye and what is not. Maybe that would help the situation.

Yes, I am in a relationship, and yes I am one of those students who stops in front of my classes to give my boyfriend a hug goodbye, but only after a few seconds, a teacher is prying his or her arms between us saying “distance yourselves.”

Please don’t make this school like Hogwarts when Dolores Umbridge took over. PDA can be OK.

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November 19, 2015 rustlernews.com

NEWS

Tamara Miller

News Editor

Everyone has an addiction, whether or not that addiction is legal or not isn’t my business but the point is everyone is addicted to something.

Maybe it’s bingeing on Netflix, or reading, or even writing the list is endless. Honestly a lot of us are addicted to electronics, and not everyone will admit it. I am one of those people.

Wherever I go, to class, dinner, the movies -- even the restroom -- I always have my phone with me. If I don’t have it on me, I feel like I’m missing something. I feel like a part of me is missing and I have no idea what to do.

Checking my phone almost every five minutes is pretty much the routine, check Facebook, stalk Instagram, snap on Snapchat and check my texts. I hate it really, I hate how dependent I’ve become on my phone, how I always just have that urge to check it. Even when I know stuff hasn’t changed on the app, I still am tempted to check it. My phone has become a curse and I know it affects the stuff around be, but really it seems like there isn’t anything to stop it.

During school I always have it with me and I know teachers hate it. Seeing half their class not paying attention and being on their phones.

What are we supposed to do? Put them away.

I’ve only dealt with maybe two or three teachers who will actually do something about me being on my phone. The rest of them let it slide.

When I first started working, the phone became a problem. Four to six hours without my phone? What was I going to do? I would get bored during my job and just want to check my phone. To see if anyone called or texted me, to check the latest drama or updates on Facebook, every part of it just distracted me. Still to this day I hate being away from my phone, but I’ve gotten control over it and four, five sometimes six hours without it isn’t a problem anymore.

I can personally say I’m proud of myself for fixing my phone addiction at work, but the one thing that always gets me is the drama with the phone. People don’t talk to each other in person anymore. We all do it behind a screen showing each other that we’re not brave enough to do it in person. However, if I get into a Facebook fight or some stupid argument with a friend or anyone, I need my phone with me that whole time. If the fight happens right before work, then I end up dwelling on it the whole time at work, just worrying about what people are saying about me, or what I’m missing. It’s absolutely sad what monsters these cellphones have made us.

One thing I can openly admit is I don’t think I’ll get over my addiction until I leave for basic.

We don’t get cellphones for a good few weeks, and at first it’ll be hard but it’ll sure be nice to get away from the screen for a while. Being away from Facebook, being away from the stupid drama will be a good way to help me get past the stupid high school stuff, and be ready to become an adult in the real world. I can’t wait.

Compulsive texting affects students’ work

by Allison Hanson, staff writer Staff members from CMR do think that many kids are compulsive texters.

“Their phone is their life. They cannot be without it, and the thought of having to be without it brings upon anxiety,” Detective Nick Taylor said.

Counselor Brenda Lowry and physics teacher Mike Lathrop agree.

“I think a lot of kids are compulsive texters. They have a hard time refraining from it and checking it,” she said.

“I think it’s a terrible addiction,” Lathrop added. “They cannot help themselves.”

According to a recent article written by Roni Rabin, New York Times staff writer, teenagers use text messaging more than any mode of communication, including actual faceto-face conversations. Compulsive texters skip sleep and don’t get their work done, according to the article. For girls, compulsive texting is more than just a distraction; it’s linked to lower academic performance.

“If it is generally compulsive texting and you can’t be without it. I think it goes with any type of distraction to lower academic performance,” Taylor said.

Many people have problems with losing sleep because of texting. Girls who text compulsively have a higher rate of losing sleep than boys do.

“It’s like they are never unplugged,” Lowry said, adding that many students have their phone right there next to them while they sleep.

“I know when I talk to teachers that’s a frustration,” Lowry said. High amounts of texting can lead to less focus, Lowry added.

“There are many advantages to [texting], but there is a time and place for everything and during a lecture is not the time,” Lathrop said.

“A lot of us use messaging. It’s an important part of our jobs. Smartphones aren’t going away in education,” Lowry said.

Teens need more sleep to support physical and mental growth

by Wendy McClain, guest writer WAKE UP! • Do you have trouble staying awake in your classes?

• Is it hard to drag yourself out of bed in the mornings, especially on Mondays?

• Are you a victim of accidental afternoon naps?

• Do you depend on artificial energy sources like caffeinated drinks to get through the day?

If you have answered yes to any of these you are likely one of the six out of 10 American teens that, according to the National Sleep Foundation, report getting less than 8 hours of sleep each night.

According to Lamberg in 2006, teens often report that academic demands, early school start times, extracurricular activities, socialization and employment make it impossible to get enough sleep.

Sufficient sleep has been defined as an amount needed to support optimal daily functioning. Though the amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, studies have proven that most teens need 9-10 hours of sleep each night.

Why does your body even need sleep? Sleep is not merely rest. Sleep is an active process where a person moves from a relaxed state to a state of deep sleep often referred to as REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Sleep is not a luxury.

It is a biological necessity. According to Moore, teens need more sleep to support rapid physical, emotional and intellectual growth.

What happens if you don’t get enough sleep? It may not seem like a big deal to not get enough sleep, but being tired affects your memory, ability to concentrate and most importantly, your motivation to succeed all of which can lead to poor grades. Insufficient sleep has also been associated with increased substance use and risky behaviors. Driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Lamburg also reports that more than half of driving teens reported that they have driven drowsy at least once in the past year, and 15% reported driving drowsy at least once a week.

This is a huge concern since motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death among teens. Students getting less than eight hours of sleep are more likely to report depression and anxiety. Those also reporting getting less sleep are more likely to report trouble getting along with their family, feeling cranky and irritable, feeling too tired to exercise and drinking more than two caffeinated drinks daily.

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Older girls remain the most enthusiastic texters, with a median of 100 texts a day in 2011, compared with 50 for boys the same age.

26% of all teens (including those with and without cell phones) say they talk daily with friends on their cell phone, down from 38% of teens in 2009.

Much of this increase occurred among older teens ages 14-17, who went from a median of 60 texts a day to a median of 100 two years later. Boys of all ages also increased their texting volume from a median of 30 texts daily in 2009 to 50 texts in 2011. Black teens showed an increase of a median of 60 texts per day to 80.

Some 23% of all those ages 1217 say they have a smartphone and ownership is highest among older teens: 31% of those ages 14-17 have a smartphone, compared with just 8% of youth ages 12-13.

SOURCE: http://www.pewinternet. org/2012/03/19/teens-smartphones-texting/

NEED SLEEP? Follow these quidelines • Make sleep a priority • Establish a relaxing bedtime routine • Make time to unwind and unplug before bed • Maintain a regular sleep schedule • On weekends wake up within 2 hours of your usual weekday wake time

• Exercise daily but try to avoid strenuous exercise in the evenings • Avoid all products with caffeine mid afternoon • Have a light snack before bed but avoid overindulging • Try not to nap during the day especially after dinner • Make sure you are not overscheduling yourself

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November 19, 2015

News

Tribute paid by class of ‘95 Graham encourages

Nancy Rafferty calls to tell her daughter about the plaques on the trees. Photo by Beth Britton.

by Mary Brown, staff writer Looking out the windows of her office everyday, records technician Nancy Rafferty gets a beautiful view of three trees. Frequently she steps outside her office to tell students off for climbing on those trees. While many students think that they are just there for decoration, there is an actual significance to those trees.

“No one really knows about those trees,” Rafferty said.

In May 1993, a car accident took the lives of three sophomores -- two girls and a boy -- and injured an additional two. In memorial of those who were lost, the students’ class planted three trees. In the spring and summer, the trees bloom with fragrant white and pink blossom. Two of the trees grow pink flowers in memory of Tiffany Humble and Michael Jo Johnson. A white tree memorializes Ricky Pruneda.

Rafferty’s daughter was a fellow classmate of the three. Frequently, Rafferty says that she calls her daughter and gives her an update on how the trees are doing about a year ago, she decided that since the trees are full grown that she should make a comment to her daughter.

“You [guys] need to do something to dedicate those trees,” she said.

After the comment was made a status was posted on the class of 1995 Facebook page about making a dedication to the fallen classmates.

This past July the class of 1995 held its 20th reunion, and to commemorate their classmates they marked the trees with dedicated plaque stands made by welding teacher Paul Hogan.

Ryan Anderson earns MASC award

by Iris Kaiser, staff writer On Oct. 19, English teacher Ryan Anderson was presented with the Montana Association of Student Council’s State Advisor of the Year award.

“It was a great honor.” Anderson said.

Anderson, who started his student government career in high school, said winning the award was very humbling and exciting. He said that he felt as if him winning the award was really just a reflection of how amazing the youth he works with are.

The award ceremony was held in Great Falls High School’s auditorium, though the actual MASC convention took place at the University of Great Falls. Anderson said that it was exciting to be present at the convention because Montana wasn’t that active in the state level until recently.

Anderson has been at the reins of CMR’s program for several years.

“I took over advising in 2007,” he said. “I became primary advisor in 2011.”

Though Anderson has recently taken over as primary, he

said his student government days date back to when he was in high school, attending Custer County District High School in Miles City. He said that he felt he needed to get involved with his school, and so every year he ran for office in student government.

“I was fortunate to be elected by my peers.” Anderson said.

Growing up in such a small town, Anderson explained that he felt as if he needed more and traveled to Great Falls to share his experience in student government and further CMR’s own program. Since then, Anderson has been improving the program bit by bit, year by year.

One student government member who Anderson has made an impact on is sophomore Mackenzie George, who has been in the program since middle school.

George said that Anderson is the kind of advisor to make it fun and also get things done. With him in charge, she said, he’s made a number of events possible that have impacted the program.

“Student government is a chance to improve your leadership skills,” George explained.

She said that it should definitely be considered by every student.

“High school is only as good as you make it, so try to make the best of it,” she said.

students to donate blood today

by Jara Wilkinson, staff writer Eighty-seven units of blood doesn’t seem like much, but when one unit of blood is saving three lives then numbers add up quick.

CMR is one of many schools in Montana that participate in donating blood. Out of these schools, the Rustlers always donate the most blood, producing 60-85 units, but last May was an exception Ms. Graham said.

“Last May, we set a record of 87 usable units; that’s 261 lives,” counselor Julie Graham said.

During the last blood drive, there were about 102 students signed up to donate. Many factors come into play when people give blood. In the Commons at the sign-up stations, there are weight and height charts to follow.

“The taller you are, the less you have to weigh,” Graham said of the requirements to donate blood.

Occasionally there are students who cannot give a full pint, and after donation there are kids who get sick. One way to prevent being sick is to hydrate your body and eat foods that are helpful to your body systems, Graham said. She suggests drinking lots of water starting a week before the blood drive.

“Drink, drink, drink,” she said.

Graham said the donation process takes anywhere from four to eight minutes. The more hydrated you are, the bulkier your veins become, and the process becomes shorter.

Graham is a blood donor herself. She said she donates whenever she can and is always encouraging others to start.

Graham believes that giving is one of the greatest habits a person can develop.

Traumatic events are always unplanned, so the American Red Cross is always looking for blood -- it’s an ongoing concern.

“If they can learn this at such a young age, they will learn how powerful the gift of giving is,” she said. “It’s just so awesome to see these kids giving back to their community.”

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News

Jr. senators cause stir with independent office proposal

by Mackenzie George, sports editor The student government meeting on Oct. 27 was, quite honestly, intense. There was more than a little tension as junior senators Trevor Funseth and Leonard Ormseth presented their idea for an independent office. After discussions about the state conference and MORP, independent office was brought up for debate.

“The intent was to create a branch of student government that was a combination of students from all four grade levels, with the single goal of creating new events for CMR,” Funseth said. “Increasing involvement is the sole and primary goal of the student government, which was exactly what we wanted to do.”

The concept was presented as a separate voting body of student government. Funseth and Ormseth explained how they had multiple ideas for school-wide activities, including a ping-pong tournament and larping (live-action role playing).

“There would have been events that appealed to everyone,” Funseth said. “You know, not everyone wants to go to a dance. Not everybody wants to play dodgeball.”

After a vote from senators and class officers, the amendment failed. Part of the problem, Ormseth said, was the circulation of false information.

“People thought that the amendment would stage a coup in student government,” Ormseth said. “I think that [false information] just needs to be corrected, and then people would realize that this actually is a really good idea for CMR.” Many of the representatives believed that Funseth’s and Ormseth’s goals could have been taken care of in student government, without the additional independent office.

“They had good intent,” sophomore senator Annabella Aline said.

“However, independent office was trying to get things accomplished that we can already do inside student government without the outside influence of people who weren’t even elected.”

Funseth and Ormseth still want their activities to happen and are planning to go through student government to organize them.

“It’s just going to be a lot harder to do these events,” Ormseth said.

Juniors Leonard Ormseth (left) and Trevor Funseth proposed a controverisal amendment at the Oct. 27 meeting. Photo by Sophie Aron.

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CMR and GFHS delegates pose at the state convention, hosted at UGF on Oct.18-20.

CMR student government hosts state convention

by Mackenzie George, sports editor MASC. A bill that involved counting nonHundreds of students from across Montana school-sponsored sports as excused absences was gathered in Great Falls Oct. 18-20, not for a sporting passed, as was one that raised fines of driving event, but for the state student council convention. without a seatbelt. Bills that failed included MASC -- the Montana Association of Student one that required extracurricular involvement Councils -- hosted a three-day leadership before graduation and a motion to implement an conference at the University of Great Falls that attendance policy for kindergarten through eighthincluded keynote speakers, workshops, business grade students. meetings, a delegate banquet, and a dance.

Each day of the conference, there was a Miracle Keynote speakers included Scott Backovich, Minute to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Harriet Turk, and Judson Laipply. Backovich Foundation. Make-a-Wish grants children with opened the conference with a humorous life-threatening illnesses one “wish” each, to spend speech and led a middle school with their family, such as a trip to Everyone pulled workshop as well. His humor was Disneyland. After three Miracle appreciated by junior class vice something out of [the Minutes, the delegates and their president Isaiah Vang. advisors had raised over $1,000.

“He started his speech with so conference] that they Several schools had fundraised much emphasis,” Vang said. “[It] could bring back to throughout the year as well. got my attention. But when it was their community and The total balance was $6,819.53 time to get serious he had a very contributed to the Make-a-Wish make a difference. powerful message in the end.”

Foundation.

Isaiah Vang Turk, a motivational speaker Great Falls High School from Memphis, Tenn., spoke culinary students put together a multiple times during the state conference. banquet for the students and their advisors on the She used several anecdotes to connect with her second night of the conference. Advisor of the Year audience, from her time as a flight attendant to awards were given before the students headed to a trips to Dunkin’ Donuts to chasing her son, dressed dance at Paris Gibson Education Center. as Spider Man, though Sears.

CMR advisor Ryan Anderson won the high Laipply -- most famous for his Evolution of school Advisor of the Year for the state of Montana.

Dance video on YouTube, which garnered millions Now, back at CMR, student government has of views -- spoke on the last day of the conference. already had a meeting to discuss the conference He also entertained the crowd with a six-minute and start planning MORP and the dodgeball dance routine. tournament.

More than 40 schools were represented for a “The conference was very positive, and it business meeting that occurred on the second day seemed like everyone pulled something out of it of the conference. The meeting consisted of voting that they could bring back to their community and on several bills presented by delegates of make a difference,” Vang said.

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November 19, 2015

News

Detective Nick Taylor is the SRO for C.M. Russell High School. Photo by Josh Botti-Anderson.

SCHOOL SECURITY

Detective Nick Taylor describes relationship between public education and security

by Josh Botti-Anderson, staff writer School security, especially in the spotlight of several recent incidents, has surfaced in the discussions of many - students, teachers, and parents alike.

Detective Taylor, an SRO (school resource officer) here at CMR, plays an integral role in maintaining school security. He maintains a unique relationship with students as he works to protect the school from crime. Taylor gave his insight on all of this, with plenty of first-hand experience, explaining the relationship between students and school security.

“Education and security should be separate, but work together,” says Taylor Taylor explained that it’s extremely important that security is implemented correctly, so that students are not bothered by changes. As time and technology progresses, new measures are taken to maintain a high level of security, but still must take into consideration student’s well-being and learning efficiency.

This makes maintaining security a complex task that requires experts like SROs. “I don’t want kids to be paranoid because we have too much security,” said Taylor.

The school’s learning environment is highly dependent on its security, but it would be “crossing a line if you make students feel like it’s jailistic,” Taylor said. A recent change made in CMR’s security was an update of the breezeway doors to meet higher security standards. Furthermore, the school has 116 security cameras, which are used to monitor the hallways and keep an eye out for unrest.

“Overall, school security is something that is constantly evolving, and we need to

keep up with the speed of things,” Taylor said..

Parents naturally are concerned about their children’s well-being and safety at school. When security changes are made, parents typically want to be well-informed.

“Around the country, most people get that we need to keep the kids safe. I think you hear the incidents and the parents get concerned and are okay with the directions we may decide to take,” Taylor said.

Taylor described his role as an SRO as being a position that transcends typical officership.

“As SROs, we do a lot more than being a cop in a school. Yes, I have a gun on my hip. Yes, I am a cop in a school. But it’s so much more than that. I’m here if they’re having a bad day. They can come in here before things get escalated,” he said.

For many students, part of feeling safe and secure at school is having someone they can talk to in times of trouble. Whether their roots lie in a peerrelated dispute, issues at home, or uncontrollable, debilitating emotions, students’ problems can be addressed within the school itself, bypassing many of the difficulties that arise when there is no one both trustworthy and respected to speak to.

“I’m here as a person too, not just a cop, to keep the situations under control.”

Late-ins removed from 2015-2016 schedule

by Carli Dieruf and Abby Shearer, editor-in-chief and staff writer When Principal Kerry Parsons made the decision in August to remove late-ins from the CMR schedule, many students didn’t know the reason they were cut.

His decision was made after a long talk with the CMR staff and a majority vote determined the final decision. He not only conversed with administrators and teachers about the issue, but he also questioned whether or not late-ins were being used for their intended purpose.

They were being used as a time for students to come in and cause problems, he explained.

Although some did use the late-ins

for what they were intended, there was a large increase of students coming to school late after the delayed morning, Andrea Carroll explained. Carroll is one of the women in charge of the attendance office that students check into when they are late for school.

“Late-ins for us was just a joke,” Carroll said. “The kids would show up much later than the time they were supposed to. They would keep filing in until after 9 o’clock.”

Shawna Miller, the other attendance clerk, agrees. She says the lines for students coming in late was longer than any other time besides when there was a lot of snow.

They said they were both relieved when the late-ins were removed.

Parsons wishes that students would use their time wisely so he could grant the opportunity again, but he doesn’t see it being fixed any time soon. Terri Jones, the library/media specialist says the media center would fill with up to 130 students during the late-ins.

“A small count of students would actually be working on assignments,” Jones said. “The rest play cards or are found playing games or goofing off at the computers. The biggest groups were usually the ones at the tables who would have conversations the whole time.”

Parsons and Jones say the late-ins were a great idea, but they just didn’t play out how they had originally planned.

“I’m not saying that I took away lateins, just that there are none scheduled at the moment,” Parsons said.

As a whole, he feels that there is a lack of supervision during late-ins, which could count as a safety issue. If students need help with anything, teachers are always available, for the most part, before and after school.

During late-ins when students are not in a classroom, there is no supervision of those who are not getting help. Parsons said that this loss of supervision poses as the major problem.

“My goal is to serve all the students, not just the few students who utilize the opportunity,” Parsons said.

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November 19, 2015 rustlernews.com

OPINION

Jaylynn Mitchell

Opinion Editor

When I was in middle school I was obsessed with “High School Musical.” I thought that all guys that played on the basketball team were involved with the drama department. Nope, not all guys are a lead role in the school play. People do not sing in the café or in the hallways. And I’m kind of glad people don’t sing, because there are some people in this school that shouldn’t sing. Ever.

Another thing that made me mad in this movie is that the way they make their so-called teenagers look. No teenage boy looks like Zac Efron and I wish they did, because have you seen him. If only CMR was repopulated with Zac Efron lookalikes, the world would be a better place.

Another thing that I was obsessed about is all the love stories that the movie has, and how they all turn out well. In most every movie, I have seen the couples either break up or they don’t last. But Troy and Gabriella lasted all three movies. They did have their ups and downs, so they are not a perfect couple. Which makes me kind of sad. But in real life they were a couple for a little while, too, which made me really happy.

However, one thing I disliked about the movies was the third one. It was just Troy complaining about his college issues and how Gabriella was leaving him to go to college. Like one, let her go to college. You don’t have to be with your girlfriend 24/7 and be in the same town as her. Plus, she’s going to Stanford! She is off to do bigger and better things. Don’t hold her back from that. Do not be in a relationship and go to college and be in separate towns. It mostly like will end in heartbreak. But the third one was the saddest because they all graduated and left high school and we have been with them since their junior year.

Although my favorite part of that whole series is when Troy breaks into the school to basically just scream. He has these random temper tantrums throughout the series, letting off steam for a problem he probably created himself. You cannot just go into the school and run around singing about your problems. Even if your dad is the head basketball coach. And even if you’re Zac Efron and a gorgeous human being. If Zac Efron can’t, no one can.

So when you are in high school and wondering why no boy is singing to you or fighting over you, blame “High School Musical” because they prepared you for something that is not going to happen. Sitting here in late night for newspaper, I know that my basketball player boyfriend is not going to pick me up after with chocolatecovered strawberries. No teenaged boy would be caught dead singing on his girlfriend’s balcony, the way Troy did for Gabriella in the original High School Musical. High School Musical was just that—a musical—a movie that is pretty unrealistic. This is one thing I wish I would have told my 8th grade self if I had the chance to do so.

Laziness impedes student progress Let’s talk about laziness. It’s something we at the Stampede assignment altogether. The question still remains: why do staff find to be an increasing plague in the work ethic in a we fall to laziness and turn to Netflix instead of worksheets? universal and non-subjective manner. Everyone is known Why, even when actually doing an assignment, do we put in to be struck by the occasional bout of procrastination, sloth, only the minimal amount of effort instead of striving for a and just a complete general lack of motivation. However, 100 percent? And, most importantly, how can this problem be the question remains why. Perhaps laziness results from a fixed? perceived lack of time, a lack of energy, an inability to see There are many attributes that may be linked t the ripple effect upon others, or even a combination to laziness in the student body. Some possibilities in o P of of all of the above. include age, work overload, and a lack of interest. w ie v As a team that works together to publish the During one’s high school career, students are e d e mp paper, we can all tell you how much the laziness Sta encouraged to earn good grades, take electives, plan of even one person can force a negative reaction a future, participate in multiple extracurricular activities, throughout the issues we strive to create. If even one article volunteer, have a job, and maintain stable and healthy is put off, forgotten about, or not done well it can affect the relationships with peers and family members. Even though entire paper and its quality. Everyone has been in a group any single one of these expectations may be manageable on project where they’ve been the ones trying to micromanage its own, when coupled with everything else it can really add and lead the show; however, everyone has also been in a up to a lot of pressure. Thus, there are limited possibilities situation when they have been micromanaged. When there’s for dealing with this. Some of these include prioritizing, time a staff of more than twenty people trying to create high school management, and just putting something off altogether. newsprint perfection, it can be difficult for all of us to work As we grow older, we are learning to better manage these together, despite the fact that it is undoubtedly the most skills and force ourselves to do even the things we have a important aspect. total and complete lack of interest in simply because it must In math, if someone doesn’t do the work it affects only his be done. We are progressively learning to prioritize only the or her grade. Contrastingly, in the Stampede when you’re most important things and to manage time better so that collaborating with other staff members on a piece, not doing we can have more time for other important things that may your work can create a huge ripple effect over the entire class sometimes be put on the back burner in the name of a greater and cause pages to be cut, articles to be scrapped, and a whole good. Overall, laziness may have many roots and sometimes lot of tension. But laziness is much more far-reaching than us it may be a large challenge to overcome, but it is necessary for at the Stampede. We see work ethic decreasing beyond our each of us to find and target our weaknesses in order to create small community in room 326. We all forget math homework a better team dynamic and a less stressful environment for occasionally or are guilty of postponing an assignment, but ourselves in order to thrive. we are also affected by laziness to the point of not doing an

Pets are friends, not trophies

Gus Dieruf and Kitty-Kat Brennan

by Clara McClain, entertainment editor Having a family pet isn’t a right, it’s definitely a privilege and is one that so many families seem to take for granted. A pet is not a trophy, and it’s not a punching bag.

When you have a dog and you don’t treat it right, do everyone a favor and just give it to me. I will show that dog so much love that it’s been missing out on -- they won’t know what to do with themselves.

Sometimes showing that love just means letting them run around the park, chasing after you and their ball.

Sometimes it’s letting them bowl you over when you haven’t seen each other in a week or putting them outside when it snows so they can burrow and roll around in it.

For the most part, however, showing a dog that you love them is easy. Let them take care of you, give you kisses, and throw their toys around the park.

If you abuse a dog, there is something wrong with you. If you look at a dog that trusts you so intrinsically with its entire heart and think that it’s OK to be mean to those sweet creatures, you’d better hope that the police find out about it before I do.

Dog fights need to stop. The fact that people take sweet-spirited animals and neglect and abuse them to the point that

they are so hurt that they lash out like that is beyond disturbing. You are a sick human being who really needs to find the help that you so obviously need.

The same goes for cats. I don’t care how mean your cat is, if you abuse that small fluff of fur, I just want to know why.

Yes, cats can be mean, and yes they take what they need and leave, but you knew what you were getting into when you took that bendy creature into your home.

Cats are not a trophy to show how wealthy you are, either. They are living creatures that need love and affection in their own little ways. They like to be near their people even if they don’t like to be touched -- like my sister’s kitten.

Sometimes they will bring you dead animals because cats look at you and just see a big, dumb, hairless cat that can’t hunt correctly, so they bring you mice and birds to make sure you’re OK. Feral cats don’t meow. Domesticated cats have developed this as a way to communicate with their humans. This just shows how much cats really do care for us.

If you decide that having a pet isn’t right for your family, that’s fine. Put up an ad on Craigslist or take them to a no kill shelter and let me take them home with me.

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How do you think cellphones could be used educationally in your classes?

Jake Kempa, grade 12 When it comes to cell phones, the use of personal technology in the classroom can be a source of tension for students and teachers. Yet the capabilities they hold can undoubtedly be powerful education tools. ​The most common cell phone use I’ve seen has by far been fact-checking. Whether it be finding the date of some obscure Civil War battle, or the cause of some rare genetic disease, cell phones can almost always find the answer. Of course, they can’t substitute the human element of a teacher. They can, however, give every student access to a world full of knowledge and often add to the material taught in class.

Starting this year, I have also seen cell phones used for class-wide participation. When reviewing for a chapter test or vocab quiz, sites like “kahoot.it” are great. With “kahoot.it” the teacher can set up a review game projected in front of the class, while each student submits their answers with their phones. This is both a great teaching tool and a way to get everyone involved. ​There are downsides to cell phone use, like the inevitable distraction they pose. But one thing is for sure: they are not going away any time soon, so we might as well make the best of them.

Morgan Murphy, grade 9 I personally feel that cell phones can be very useful in a classroom if they are used in the correct manner.

It can be a burden for teachers having to bring a class full of kids down to the lab to do research. Cell phones can make this a lot easier.

The students can take their cell phones out and do the research right there without having to leave the classroom, without having to move anywhere. Also, there are many educational apps on smart phones nowadays. Many teachers now use apps that allow them to quiz the students in the classroom. I think this is a very unique way to study. You are competing against

Noah Durnell, grade 11

your classmates, which makes it fun. In addition, cell phones are also great to take notes on. To me, typing is much faster than writing.

I know that in different classes, students are allowed to take notes on their cell phone instead of having to write them in a notebook. I can see why many people may feel that kids can’t handle cell phones in a classroom.

However, this problem can easily be solved by teachers monitoring the cell phone usage. This is why cell phones can be a valuable tool in the classroom.

Classrooms today benefit greatly from the use of cellphones. Cellphones can be complicated devices, but for their use in the classroom, they are easily accessible, containing infinite knowledge and resources.

Most cellphones now contain Microsoft making them even more efficient, specifically in a classroom setting. With the demands of the teacher and the technological advantages of teenagers in this era, using cellphones is the best method to reach classroom goals.

The only obstacle classrooms would face with this is if some students didn’t have a smartphone, which is often the case. These student would have a difficult time keeping up with the class without access to a smartphone that the other students have. If there were by chance classroom cellphones available for this reason, all of the variables would be taken care of then.

Overall, I don’t see a reason why cell phones would be a downfall in progressing students’ education.

Cece Grasseschi, grade 10 Cellphones are great for classroom use! I’m not going to lie, they’re extremely hard to keep track of and it’s almost impossible to ensure they’re being used for the right purposes during class. Looking beyond that, though, there are many more kids that get a lot out of cellphone activities.

Some teachers, such as Cislo, set up many kahoot quizzes throughout the year that are extremely fun and work as a great review technique before a quiz or test. I personally, remember quite a few kahoot quizzes that helped me figure out real quick what I needed to study more.

As fun as kahoot is, it isn’t the only good thing cellphones bring to the table. Research for projects or papers is pretty easy on a cellphone.

If a teacher doesn’t wish to spend an entire class period on research, or can’t find any time slot to rent out the media center or mobile lab, cellphones are an easy fix. It’s just as effective and you can actually get more work done when you don’t have to wait for computers to load!

There are also many interactive apps you can get for free that would help with classroom activities. There are free

metronomes you can get for band, orchestra, or choir classes. There are really great anatomy apps that could be used for review or lessons. There’s an SAT and ACT vocabulary app.

One of my personal favorite apps, though, is Quizlet. Teachers can create flashcards, quizzes, and more, and students can then access the app in school or at home to study! Mrs. Hogan using Quizlet for our vocabulary tests last year and I’ve never learned them faster!

Cellphones are fairly hard to police, but when kept in control, they’re amazing learning devices.

Kahoot quizzes, easy research, and the millions of great apps for easy use are all great tools that very few teachers take advantage of.

I would recommend giving cellphones a shot, and seeing what you can achieve with them!

November 19, 2015

What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving?

“My favorite part of Thanksgiving is spending time with family that I don’t get to see very often.”

Sarah Carbis 10

“Football and food.”

Graydon Irish, 11

“Getting together with family and hearing funny stories about how they were as kids growing up and just laughing.”

Hailey Koehmstedt, 11

“Cooking with my dad or watching football with friends and family.”

Zack Skeet, 10

“When I get to see all of my family and my cousins and all the food.”

Faith Marsh 12

“Hanging out, the food, and watching football with my family.”

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Opinion

November 19, 2015

Movie theater madness

MADNESS

by Christina Brennan, features editor The Great Falls Carmike Cinema is, as we all know, the city’s only movie theatre. For people who go to the movies only two or three times a year, there is nothing wrong with that. But if you are anything like me, and you try to go to a movie at least once a month, then you begin to notice a couple of the theatre’s irksome qualities.

Don’t get me wrong. I love that even in our small Montana town I am able to see a movie any day of the week.

But I just feel like there is something I’m missing when I go to have the full cinematic experience.

I get my ticket, my popcorn with extra butter, and a large Coke, but when I get to the the actual theatre I always feel like I could be having a better time. Now, I could sit here and list off all the things I dislike about Carmike Cinema 10, but that would not be professional nor would it be completely factual.

What I really want to know is why I have to pay $10 per ticket to sit in a dirty room while eating stale popcorn for an

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What was it like to live in Great Falls when there was more than one movie theatre?

hour and a half while looking at a torn screen. Why can’t I choose from four or even just two different theaters?

Why can’t I just wake up one day, decide to go see a movie and buy popcorn and a soda without spending $25 and selling an organ?

“The tickets [when I was growing up] were two or three dollars,” Mike Lins, transitions teacher, said. “We had the Village Twin, the Cine 4, the twilight drive-in, and another different drive-in.”

It has been about 15 years since he has gone to see a movie, and Lins said he has been preoccupied with work and family. “[I’m] too busy. I don’t enough time,” he said. “With the convenience of Netflix and Redbox it is easier to just stay home.”

Lins said that he does not see an advantage to having more than one theater in town, but he thinks having more of a variety of movies to see would be positive.

“I plan to go see the new Star Wars movie with my wife when it comes out,” Lins added. “She was named after Princess Leia, and it will be her birthday.”

Does Black Friday do more harm than good?

“I love the sales, but I hate the lines and all the time it takes.”

- Tiara Higginbotham, 11

by Christina Brennan, features editor Black Friday is the best almost-holiday of the year. I like that it gives me the opportunity to get a head start on all of my holiday shopping at the lowest prices. I make my list of what I need, research what stores are offering the best deals, and prep myself for that day. When it finally comes I cannot be more excited.

Waking up early that Friday morning, getting some coffee and going out is always so much fun.When I go out I usually like to have at least one other person with me. Being with my sister or a friend makes the experience of Black Friday much more enjoyable.

Knowing that I’m shopping for the loved ones in my life makes Black Friday even better. I go out and find the perfect gift for everyone, and when I come home around 5 a.m., I fall asleep with a smile on my face, knowing how happy my gifts will make people.

Although I go out looking for gifts for friends and family I usually end up getting a few early christmas presents for myself. My go to stores for black friday shopping is always Target and Hastings. I like to look for TV shows that are on sale such as Hannibal, Dexter, Merlin; really just any TV show I love and want to always watch. I also look for a lot of DVDs, CD’s, cheap electronics, and clothes.

I just love being able to get myself a little treat while also getting treats for all the wonderful people in my life, Black Friday allows me to do that for fairly cheap.

Statistics from Black Friday 2014 The average American spends

$381

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7 deaths 98 injuries 23%

people camped out before stores opened

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of black friday participants shopped for holiday gifts

“You get up at 3 a.m. to save money and that’s my type of fun.

- Callan Garner, 9

by Katelyn Morley, staff writer Everyone knows that the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, but not everyone enjoys it. Personally I dread that day because everyone who participates in it goes absolutely crazy. Imagine after waiting for an hour for that amazing deal on your siblings favorite video game, you finally go inside to hunt for it. You make your way through the crowd of unfamiliar people to the gaming section. Just as you’re reaching for the last game someone out of nowhere shoves you aside and takes the game you wanted to get.

This leads to the frustration of Black Friday shopping.

First off you have to wait outside in a long line for at least an hour, and here in Montana it is most likely freezing that day.

Why would someone want to do that just for a few items, when they could sleep in instead?

After the long wait in the cold you get inside and everyone is suddenly uncivilized. For instance, one year I went to Target for Black Friday and I was looking at movies on sale and this adult woman comes over and pushes in front of me, blocking my view. This, along with many other incidents such as people getting ran over and stabbed, just shows how people become crazy, rude, and throw out all of the respectable behaviors.

I don’t believe that getting things at maybe a semi-decent price is an excuse to be disrespectful and treat people as if they’re an object in your way that you can push around.

On top of that are the people getting killed because they were stampeded over. Many people each year unfortunately lose their lives because of this mob mentality.

Black Friday is just a crazy, scary and dangerous day.

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Christina Brennan

Features Editor

Winter is definitely my second favorite season.

I love how my house is always filled with the scent of cinnamon, and the kitchen is warm from whatever my mom has baking in the oven. I like how things seem to be quieter and more peaceful at night as a light snow blankets the town in white. I love the little things about winter.

But as winter gets closer, so do the holidays.

Don’t get me wrong. I love all the food and togetherness that comes with Thanksgiving, and New Year’s is always refreshing for me. But when it comes to the holiday season as a whole, I find myself dreading that festive time of year. I don’t dislike it because I’m a Scrooge or because I am anti-holiday season. It’s none of that. I realized that I’m not excited to face my family during all of the holiday events.

My family is excessively large, and I love them dearly, but I know that when I see them during any of the breaks they will all ask me the same question. “What are you doing after this year?”

This question puts more anxiety into my little body than there was before the question was asked. I mean yeah, I have a general idea of what I would like to do and where I would like to go. But the thing is I have no idea what comes after that. How am I supposed to get a job? How am I supposed to live on my own and be a proper adult? What if I realize I hate what I’m doing halfway through my junior year of college? What happens then?

Once Thanksgiving break arrives there will be no turning back. I will be bombarded with anxiety-inducing questions from my aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and other family members.

I think my best bet is to just start making stuff up.

“Why yes, Aunt Jackie. I am going to college.

Where? Well, I still haven’t found a college which will allow me to major in comic book design.”

“No, Uncle Sean, I do not know who my roommate will be. But I’m hoping that it’s a kleptomaniac with a good religious background.”

My best bet seems to be to make up a story and stick with it. I may feel a little guilty for scaring some of my elderly relatives, but it’s a good way to brighten my holiday season as much as possible without skipping out on everything as a whole.

As usual, dear readers, I would like to challenge you to make a difference in your world. This month I would like you all to try and do something with someone in your family that you normally wouldn’t do. I, for example, will be spending an excessive amount of time playing board games for the next few months with all of my 30+ cousins and relatives.

Even if it involves college talk, I am going to have a good time with them and make sure to make each moment count.

Festive Desserts

November 19, 2015 rustlernews.com

by Christy Armstrong and Mary Brown, staff writers

We’re in the midst of holiday cheer and already want some desserts to sweeten up the mood, and hopefully add a little holiday cheer to your family dinner or afternoon snack.

Each dessert is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face or enrich the taste buds of visiting family members, and each

recipe is simple and easy to follow. We’ve had four teachers and four students taste test these desserts to select the best of the four for your convenience. Yield represents the total number of individual desserts a single batch from the recipe will produce.

Apple Pie Within An Apple Yield:4 recipe - http://deliciouslysprinkled.com/

6 Granny Smith Apples 1/2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon rum extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 Tablespoon light brown sugar, packed 1 package refrigerated pie crust 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted cinnamon-sugar, sprinkled on top of pie crust

*Preheat oven to 375

Slice the tops off of four apples.

Using a large spoon or melon baller, carefully remove inner part of each apple.

Peel the skins from remaining two apples and slice the apples thinly to use in apple pie filling.

In a large bowl, mix sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pecans, and rum extract to make the apple pie filling.

Fill hollowed apples with prepared apple pie filling.

Using a pizza cutter, slice pie ( about 1/4”) and lay in criss-crossed fashion across the top of each apple. Trim excess pie crust around the edges with a knife.

Brush melted butter on top of pie crusts and sprinkle pie crusts with cinnamonsugar.

Place apples in a high walled baking dish. Add about 1/4 cup of water to bottom of dish to just cover the bottoms of the apples. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and return to oven for an additional 20 minutes. Apples are done when crust is golden brown along edges and apples are soft to slice.

Hot Chocolate Yield: 1 recipe - Mary Brown

1 mug of milk 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, sweeten to taste A pinch of chili powder

Heat up milk and mix in ingredients to taste.

Chocolate Acorns Yield: 24 recipe - http://allrecipes.com

1 tablespoon prepared chocolate frosting 24 milk chocolate candy kisses 24 mini vanilla wafer cookies 24 butterscotch chips Smear a small amount of frosting onto the flat bottom of a candy kiss. Press onto the flat bottom of the vanilla wafer. Smear a little more frosting on the flat bottom of a butterscotch chip, and press on to the rounded top of the cookie. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Set aside to dry, about 30 minutes.

Voted best by teachers and students

Pumpkin Bars

recipe - Dani Stark, family consumer science teacher

4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups sugar 15 oz. can pumpkins 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp nutmeg 8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick butter 4 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla Photos by Christy Armstrong.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a glass 4-cup measuring cup, mix together eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and pumpkin; set aside.

In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gently fold in the pumpkin mixture. Pour in a greased and floured 10x15 bar pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Cream cheese frosting In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, combine all ingredients until they are at the right consistency.

Spread on cooled pumpkin bars.

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November 19, 2015

Colors of Fall

Art in the English classes

Students put their artisitic skills to the test with the Colors of Fall art show on Oct. 23

by Allison Hanson, staff writer The Colors of Fall art show lets high school students show off their talent, and that is exactly what senior Emily Squires did.

“I felt honored. I never thought my art was good until I went into there and it was showcased,” said Squires, who earned second place.

“Receiving an award for my art was shocking, but I was proud that my hard work in art payed off,” she said.

A lot of people at the art show said she had really good art work, according to Squires.

Tess Jacobs, an art teacher at CMR, said that there were 50 entries that were judged by professional artists.

“Having my art displayed in a show where professional artists were having their work shown off made me feel much honored and it was very gratifying,” Squires said. She did an acrylic painting. For her hard work and dedication she said that it was an experience of a lifetime and hopefully is one of many. Squires won a cash prize for her painting, while senior Tianna

Stevens earned an honorable mention for her photograph.

“It was a moment I couldn’t miss,” Stevens said. Her photo was taken across from the dog park.

“I didn’t get any negative feedback.

It was humbling for me to see that,” Stevens said, adding that she thought it was scary placing her artwork in a show. She said she learned a lot from this art show with all the different materials used in the art show.

“I cried because my mom’s friend that was in the art show enjoyed my work,” she said. Every year is an honor, according to sophomore Maygie Li, who received an honorable mention.

“I am very grateful of my work being in it each year,” Li said. She created a graphite drawing of a deer looking at the last end.

“I’m glad that I got an honorable mention. I’m happy but I’m a bit disappointed that I didn’t win anything, but it’s alright,” Li said. “An honorable mention is better than nothing.”

Maygie Li

by Carli Dieruf, Editor-in-Chief An idea that first originated from Scott Clapp has made it to Rene Cleveland’s senior English class.

It’s become one of the regular projects that happens in the English classrooms towards the end of the year, or during this time of the year for the early-grad students.

The students write a poem or a sonnet and then make a mask to represent themselves inside and out.

“It practices self-reflection, and everyone is different from the inside,” Cleveland said. “I really like it. It’s fun and it makes poetry nice for all the students.”

The senior English teachers say it’s a great opportunity for students to get to know who they are and realize more about themselves before they head into the real world. They say it helps the students to prepare for their life on their own -- they get to know themselves like they haven’t before.

“There’s just so much academic work, we don’t always get to do fun things like this,” Cleveland said. “It’s a fun, different way to do things in my class.”

Tianna Stevens

Emily Squires poses next to her painting, which won second in the Colors of Fall art show.

Terryn Premo holds up her painting showing the colors of fall. Tianna Stevens received an honorable mention along with Maygie Li. Photos

by Allison Hanson.

Emily Squires

Terryn Premo Before you choose to have an abortion or encourage someone you know to have one, take the time to get the facts.

For free literature about abortion and the alternatives, write to: Great Falls Right to Life 500 Montana Ave. NW Great Falls, MT 59404

Would it bother us more if they used guns?

Visit abort73.com for facts, statistics and educational materials.

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GIVING THANKS

November 19, 2015

Students express thanks for random acts of kindness they have received throughout their lives

Kalaysha McWilliams “My friend Adam is always there for me. He always listens to what I have to say, even if it is the smallest complaint.

He is always able to cheer me up no matter what the circumstance is, and there is no way to talk him out of it until I am happy.

There isn’t a price or enough thank you’s in the entire wolrd to thank someone for making your day better so often, while doing it so well.

He knows that I appreciate him and his advice. And I’m glad that he comes to me with his problems too, so we are both able to return the favor.

He really is a real best friend.”

Katie Belcher

“Me and my dad were having a visit.

He was staying at a veterans hospital and I hadn’t seen him in months. We went to a really fancy restaurant and had an expensive dinner.

A waitress came to our table and sat down and talked to my dad about his experience in the military and how he hasn’t seen me in a while.

She paid for our whole meal, which totaled over $70. It was amazing.”

Tana Debolt

“My friends are always there for me and they never let me do anything stupid that I would regret.

When I really think about it, I don’t thank them enough. I have been in bad relationships and if it wasn’t for all my friends that showed me it was wrong, I might not be who I am today.

I wish people would realize that your friends are supposed to help you be happy, not help you to make bad decisions with your life.”

Ethan Naranjo

“I was at dinner once and I had already ordered, the food had come and had already been eaten.

I reached in my pocket and realized I didn’t have my wallet on me. This lady I didn’t know at another table heard what I had said and paid for my meal. It was so nice of her.

Ever since that happened to me, I have tried to pay it forward by doing the same for others. It’s amazing what one act of kindness can really do.”

Photo by Pat O’ Connell.

Kara Hanushewicz “My parents bought me a truck and I was in awe.

I wasn’t expecting it, and it was just so nice of them. They told me that it was a birthday present, but my birthday is in April and they gave it to me in February.

It was such a surprise that I didn’t even know what to do.

It’s not like I could pay them back the $5000, so I’ve never had the opportunity to thank them properly.

It’s a 95’ Chevy Silverado.’

Page by Carli Dieruf, editor-in-chief

Grandparents give the gift of a better home life Many years ago junior Cheyenne Hall did not know that she would be spending the rest of her childhood with her grandparents. She looks back at the beginning of her life, living with them, and says she did not realize until now that she can thank them for all of her success.

Hall’s parents got divorced and decided it would be best for her to be in a less hectic environment then one that a divorce may cause.

“My grandparents are always doing things for me. They have taken responsibility of caring for me since I was six years old,” Hall said. Her grandparents both had plans to retire and travel the world, but took on the task of caring for her because they thought not only was it the right thing to do, but they also thought they would have a lot of fun.

“They have dedicated the last 11 years to helping me, and helping me build myself back up,” Hall said. “When I struggled they did everything to help me. Like when I was young, my grandpa would read books with me until I was finally caught up.” Cheyenne says she is very lucky to have them in her life and she wouldn’t want it any other way. She also wishes she had more opportunities to thank them for all of the things that they have done for her.

“They have always given me opportunities to participate in activities. They always made sure I was getting the best possible out of anything I was involved in,” she said. “I look back and see what they have done for me and I will always be proud of having my grandparents by my side. That is a privilege that not many kids have nowadays”

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November 19, 2015

Camo Fridays Senior girls continue tradition of wearing camo pants

Senior girls sporting their camo pants in the front row at the Gold Rush football game on Sept. 25. Photos by Katie Koterba.

by Jara Wilkinson, staff writer Every Friday the CMR halls are filled with students with all different styles. Every so often you will see a glimpse of camo, but you’ll only catch the seniors wearing that particular fashion.

Senior girls purchase camo pants from an Army Surplus store downtown named Basic Essential Supplies a few weeks prior to the start of school. Sometimes girls will bedazzle them, and customize them the way they want. Every Friday when there is a varsity game seniors like Sydney Smail wear the pants to school, and they fill the front row in student section at Memorial Stadium cheering on the Rustlers.

“I think it’s something the seniors should always continue. It shows that our school can really come together, and it’s something other schools don’t do. It’s really cool for the girls to match, too,” Smail said. “It was something that I always looked forward to.”

The tradition started about 25 years ago.

Smail attended CMR all four years of high school, and she said that more people should get involved in the small traditions like camo pants.

“I was very excited. This year I felt like I had a lot more school spirit,” she said.

Like Smail, junior Katlyn Lane is excited.

“I honestly can’t wait until I get to wear the pants next year,” Lane said.

She has also attended CMR all four years. She learned about the tradition during her sophomore year, and she said she instantly became excited.

“It’s great knowing that you’re about to graduate. But it’s even better knowing that you can participate in something that other classes have to wait for,” she said.

Lane said she’s happy that a tradition that was started almost eight years ago can be continued. She said she hopes that it’s something that will stay.

“I also love how most of the girls design them to their fit -- something that stands out from the rest of the camo.”

No Shave November begins How did it start?

by Quincy Schmechel, staff writer

No Shave November is definitely one of the more notable happenings in the month that is usually seen as pre-Christmas, time to stuff faces, and saving paychecks and caffeine patches for the shopping pandemonium known as Black Friday.

However, the meaning behind the month is more than just an occasion for burly beards. It all started as a web-based, non-profit organization to raise awareness for men’s health issues, specifically cancer.

Men who don’t shave are supposed to donate the money they would usually spend on shaving to research and raise awareness for cancer prevention and research. Throughout the month, certain Rustlers plan to contribute to the cause by participating in the month’s festivities.

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Jeremy Comstock, CMR English teacher

Alex Rosenleaf CMR history teacher

“I am participating in No Shave November, Don’t Do It December, Just Say No January, Fuzzy Face February, and the 31 Flavors of Mustache March. Beards for life.”

- Chris Hibbert Chris Hibbert, CMR science teacher

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Come join your High School House teacher and DJ for the night Landon Stubbs and have a dynamic night.

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November 19, 2015 rustlernews.com

ENTERTAINMENT

C lara McClain

Entertainment Editor

Harry Potter was my entire childhood.

There are two things that I assume everyone retains dumb random facts about -- Harry Potter and Disney. When people seem lost when I start spouting off information that I think everyone should know, I get extremely confused.

For instance, I am kind of obsessed with the number 7. It is present in so many different aspects of the series. There are seven years of schooling at Hogwarts. Seven floors at Hogwarts. Seven Defense against the Dark Arts professors. Seven people came out of the Shrieking Shack after Peter Pettigrew’s crimes are discovered.

There were seven chambers protecting the Sorcerer’s Stone, seven obstacles leading up to it, and it was kept in vault 713 in Gringotts.

Seven people were attacked by the Basilisk during the 1992-1993 school year. There are seven snakes on the door to the Chamber of Secrets.

Gilderoy Lockhart assigned seven books for his students to read. There are seven locks on Professor Moody’s trunk.

The spell “Alohaomora” was in chapter seven of “The Standard Book of Spells” according to Hermione. Seven Horcruxes held the split parts of Voldemort’s soul.

Harry’s lightning-shaped scar is the shape of two sevens on top of each other, with the top one upside down. In “The Deathly Hallows” there were seven Harry Potters when they were transporting him away from Privet Drive.

Harry Potter was born in the seventh month.

He paid seven Galleons for his wand. Seven Muggles saw Harry and Ron in the flying Ford Anglia.

Harry helped Gryffindor beat Slytherin in the House Cup for the first time in seven years.

Harry caught seven Golden Snitches during his time as a Seeker. He was shown seven memories

by Dumbledore about Voldemort’s past. Seven conflicts between Harry and the people that follow Voldemort took place in the seventh book. Harry escaped death from Voldemort seven times before he finally “died.”

Seven Weasley children. Ginny is the only girl and is the seventh child.

There are seven players on a standard Quidditch team. There are 700 possible fouls in Quidditch. The wolfsbane potion must be drunk every seven days before the full moon for werewolves.

Seven prisoners escape from Malfoy Manor in the seventh book.

So many sevens in one seven book long series, all because seven is the most important magical number according to centuries of mythology, science, and mathematics. The books have so much symbolism that so many people ignore or don’t see because they just get lost in the magical world of Hogwarts which is fine, but as someone who myself completely in the universe of every book I read, knowing everything I can about it really helps.

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Confessions of a Murder Suspect James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

This book has been around for around three years now, being published in 2012, but for a James Patterson novel, it didn’t take off in the literary world like I thought it would. It’s a fun book if you like suspense and horror.

The twists present in the novel were unexpected (and I’m not shocked by books very often) and very welcome. Patterson and Paetro took a very boring idea, “A family struggles to come to terms with the murder of the parents and an evil uncle coming to live with them” and really made me want to read it and find out what happened at the end.

I don’t generally enjoy reading suspense novels, finding most of them cheesy and boring, but this one actually surprised me.

Terrific TV

The Belcher Family poses in front of their restaurant -- Bob’s Burgers. Photo: Flickr.

by Sophie Aron, staff writer Bob’s Burgers follows the Belchers, an all American family who owns a burger business along “Ocean Avenue”. The show follows the struggling family’s restaurant, along with their dysfunction family.

The Belcher family consists of Bob, the father, mother Linda and children, Louise, Gene amd Tina. Louise, 9, thrives on adventure as well as conflict and is definitely not afraid to speak her mind. Gene, an aspiring piano player, is easily amused by corny jokes and fart recordings. Tina, 13, is rainbow-obsessed teenager with minimal social skills, as well as a being a hopeless romantic. The show follows the ups and downs of the family and everyone can find something to relate to. Although this all seems great, there are definitely struggles in owning a restuarant for the Belcher family. They are constantly having to compete against nearby restuarant, which causes the household to be quite hectic at times. Bob’s Burgers is an exciting and comedic show, which makes it a great choice for anyone to watch. Interested in watching?

Check it out on Fox, Sunday nights at 7:30/6:30c.

CLARA MCCLAIN Thirteen Reasons Why Jay Asher

A classic coming of age tale, with a modern issue; suicide.

It takes you through the mind of a young teenage girl contemplating taking her own life, after her high school has already said good-bye.

Asher manages this by sharing her story through cassette tapes that are being mailed around to thirteen different people. Thirteen reasons why she committed suicide and thirteen people who had no idea they were connected in this way.

I love this book. It’s a great story to read if you feel like you need a good cry. It’s a story that I haven’t forgotten even if I read it so long ago.

Most of the story is graphic and not really suited for people who are squeamish, but is a good way to remind yourself that your actions do matter and you matter to the people around you.

by Iris Kaiser, staff writer “The X Files,” running from 1993 to 2002, showed viewers the difference between believers and skeptics. The series follows FBI agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) as they investigate the paranormal and soon become caught up in multiple government conspiracies, risking not only their jobs, but their lives as well.

Scully, a woman of science and logic, gets paired with Mulder, a man of instinct and mystery, and the two don’t quite hit it off right away. As the show progresses, so does their relationship. Around season 4, things start to change between the two.

Speaking of seasons, did you know there’s nine? Nine seasons of Fox Mulder hunting for aliens.

And they’re all worth it. Not only does it become highly addictive, but you might find yourself saying, “The truth is out there. Trust no one.”

And just because it’s a 90’s TV show with some cheesy special effects and little grey men doesn’t mean it’s horrible. There’s some pretty cool “easter eggs” hiding. For example, if you hang around for the end credits, right when you think it’s over, a message is displayed. The message reads: “This production has not been approved, endorsed or authorized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” Pretty cool, right?

Besides all of that, “The X Files” is just a really interesting show for anyone wondering about the paranormal. It makes you think. It makes you wonder if there really is a government conspiracy about aliens. Remember friends, trust no one. The truth is out there.

illustrations by Iris Kaiser, staff writer

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November 19, 2015 rustlernews.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Disney sequels that don’t disappoint

by Mary Brown, staff writer and Clara McClain, entertainment editor

Monsters University

Another of my childhood favorite is “Monsters Inc.” The movie has had audiences laughing along with the main characters, Mike and Sully, as they chase a lovable girl that they nickname “Boo” around their scare cooperation. The scare cooperation Monsters Incorporated is a place where monsters collect the screams of children to power their city. Several times they are referred to as the top scarers. One of the main problems in Monstropolous, the city they live in, is that there is an energy crisis.

After 12 years of waiting, everyone got to see how the monsters got their start.

According to fans online, the movie was released much later than most prequels because the filmmakers wanted the kids who grew up watching the movie to understand “Monsters University” better.

“Monsters University” lets viewers tag along with a younger version of the characters as they attempt to navigate college life. Since many of the kids who watched the first movie are now at least close to that age themselves, they have more sympathy and understanding for the protagonists.

If you’re looking for a film you can watch with your whole family, “Monsters Inc.” and “Monsters University” are definitely two that you should check out.

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea Like several movies, “The Little Mermaid” was given a sequel. “The Little Mermaid” was the story of a red haired mermaid named Ariel who wanted more than anything to become human.

Instead of being about Ariel however, the film is about her daughter Melody. Unlike her mother, Melody wants nothing more than to be a mermaid. Her quest to get a tail is still filled with the music and fun that was in the first film.

Some of the fun in this film is the relatability. You might be surprised how many times you catch people saying the phrase, “Screw this, I wish I was a mermaid,” in the hallway. While people loved Ariel in the first movie, there is just something that isn’t quite as easy to connect with about trying to get ashore.

Not only is this movie about a girl trying to get a fish tail, but it also

helps to teach the value of honesty and family. When Melody runs off on her own, her mother and father must try to find her.

While it may not be as well known as the first movie, it still has a special place in the hearts of many. If you and your family are looking for something to watch, check out “The Little Mermaid” and “The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.”

Lion King 1 1/2

This movie was truly a masterpiece in my opinion. What other Disney movie goes through the struggles of two males, a meerkat and a warthog, trying to raise a lion cub?

“Jungle Book” also goes through this, just with a bear and panther raising a human child.

“Lion King 1 1/2” is a movie that breaks the fourth wall a lot and really showcases the kind of sequel people want from Disney; it shows a different side to the already great story that “Lion King” was, and gave the comedic relief their own movie that wasn’t full of forced jokes and humor that just falls flat.

Timon gets his own backstory about his life before he met Pumba.

I loved seeing the reasons behind Timon’s devil may care attitude.

When it comes to Disney sequels that actually hold up under pressure, “Lion King 1 1/2” doesn’t disappoint.

The Incredibles 2

One of the most anticipated Disney sequels has finally been announced. The end of “The Incredibles” was the perfect setup for a great second movie that many assumed would be out sooner rather than later.

However, fifteen years will be the gap between the first movie and its sequel, as it’s current release date is June 21, 2019. The first movie was released on November 5, 2004.

According to IMBd, Brad Bird, the writer and director of “The Incredibles,” stated that he wasn’t going to do “The Incredibles 2” if he couldn’t come up with a plot line that was just as good or better than its successor. Hopefully, he has achieved his goal of bettering the franchise with this movie instead of launching it into oblivion like so many poorly planned Disney sequels seem to do.

As for the cast, this information hasn’t been released yet, but I’m hopeful that the original cast will be returning to voice their characters.

Disney classics come to life Animated fairytale movies re-enacted by real people

by Katelyn Morley, staff writer The Disney fairytales everyone’s heard of are coming to life. Well, for many famous actors they get to become these characters.

A “Cinderella” live action remake -- a non-animated version with real people as the characters --was released on March 13, 2015. It takes the classic story that we all have known growing up and puts a somewhat realistic feel to it. All in all, it is pretty similar to the original.

Even with a realistic cast many reviews have claimed that the cast created a fresh outlook on the classic.

Lily James, who played Cinderella, has been claimed by movie critics to bring a happy and bright feature to the role.

Another fairytale that has been remade -- “Sleeping Beauty”-- is n o w “Maleficent.” As most Disney or fairytale fans know, Maleficent is the villain in “Sleeping Beauty.” This film premiered on May 28, 2014.

“Maleficent” shines the spotlight on the character’s story and how she turned evil. It also shows

how Aurora, the main character in the original fairytale, gets caught in the crossfire. The tale also shows how Maleficent -- portrayed by Angelina Jolie --was betrayed, therefore cursing Aurora but then learning that the cursed child was important to her plan.

Looking ahead to the future, Disney has recently announced some of its new movies. Among those is a live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” which casts Emma Watson, famously known for her role as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, as Belle. This movie will be in theaters March 17, 2017.

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” is a sequel to the 2010 Tim Burton live-action “Alice in Wonderland.” Tim Burton will not be the director of this sequel, but he will be a producer. Johnny Depp will be playing the Mad Hatter again, and Anne Hathaway is the White Queen. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” will hit theaters May 30, 2016.

Finally, there is “Jungle Book,” which tells the story of a oy who has grown up in the jungle and makes it come to life. The movie will stick to the same fairytale plot familiar to many children. The movie will be out April 15, 2016. Bill Murray is the voice of Baloo the bear.

I think “Maleficent” was a smart move for Disney because it created more to the “Sleeping Beauty” fairytale. That also tied in today’s youth. “Beauty and the Beast” is one I think will do well with Emma Watson as the lead.

Illustrations by Vicki Brown.

Who will win?

The originals or the remakes? You decide.

“I prefer the original fairy tales.”

Quinta Steele, 12 “I like the remakes better of some, but on some the original is better, but I like them both.”

Megan Carroll, 11 “Original all the way!

Cartoons are the bomb.”

Olivia Bauman, 10 “Disney fairytales. Gives me a little hope.”

Tana DeBolt, 12 “Original. It’s more authentic and makes fairytales seem more magical.”

Larah Angeles, 11 “I like the remakes. They give the plot more depth and make it overall more interesting. Also, the princesses aren’t quite so useless in the remakes.”

Tessa Grasseschi, 9 “I like the originals because that’s the real story of Disney fairytales, but in the remakes they might change the story.”

Hayden Hilyard, 9

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When thinking of Great Falls, or even Montana as a whole, many high school students could go on and on about how boring everything is here and how there is “nothing to do.”

Of course there are some dry parts of Montana, but that does mean that there are a variety of great spots to visit all around the big sky country. The goal of this column is to open the minds of everyone and hopefully allow them to realize that Montana isn’t all that bad.

Ski season is approaching and I strongly encourage everyone to get out there and give it a try, even if you’ve never experienced it before. Skiing is a great way to get outside for a bit with a group of friends or family and enjoy the Big Sky Country.

Even if you’ve never put on a pair or skis, or a snowboard, in your life, it’s never too late, I promise!

Showdown is a great ski hill, with a very local vibe. If you’re willing to travel a little further, Discovery Basin, Whitefish and Blacktail are also great ski hills with runs for skiers of every level, beginners to advanced.

November 19, 2015

Hunger Games fan revisits characters and story in preparation for final movie

by JJ Mitchell, opinion editor When I first watched “The Hunger Games”, I fell in love with it.

With part two of the Mockingjay coming to theaters on Nov. 20, I decided to take a walk down memory lane.

First, the most confusing love triangle that I have ever seen: Katniss, Peeta and Gale. When I first watched the movie, I was obsessed with Katniss and Gale, but that changed quickly. Gale helps Katniss hunt, and he took care of her family when she in the games. Peeta was there with her in the games. Who would you pick -- Peeta or Gale?

I remember when Prim’s name was called during the reaping and how Katniss volunteered for her sister. That was the first time I cried in the movie, but I don’t blame her.

I would have done the same thing for my siblings.

During the games, Katniss and Rue become close.

Rue is so cute and I adore the friendship that they have and when she died, I cried again. When her district found out that she died, they started a riot and basically destroyed everything. This was the first catalyst for the revolution of the districts.

Finally Katniss and Peeta kiss after the rules about one victor change. I was waiting for that throughout the whole movie. And when Gale saw this, I thought, “Ha take that Gale, she likes Peeta and she doesn’t like you!” Obviously, I was happy.

After they both kill the other remaining tribute, the game maker comes over the speaker once again and tells them that only one person can win. Katniss has nightlock, a poisonous berry that begins to work in minutes, and she gives Peeta some and tells him to trust her. I panicked here because both of them could have died. Just when they are about to eat the nightlock, Seneca Crane comes on once again and tells them they have won the 74th Hunger Games.

Seneca is then locked in a room with night lock for making two victories win the game by Snow, but in the book they told us he was hanged, which confused me.

Let the revolution begin. In “Catching Fire” things are different than “The Hunger Games.” Katniss and Peeta’s barely there relationship starts to fall apart because Gale is back in the picture and had to ruin it.

Thanks Gale. Katniss and Peeta have to go on the Victory Tour. When they get to district 11, an old man in the crowd holds up three fingers and does the mockingjay call. At this point in the movie I figured out that the other districts have caught on with the revolution unwittingly started by Katniss.When they are on the train back to District 12, Katniss sees a news report of the districts that are rioting. The door is slammed in her face and she returns to her room. Why did she walk away? I would’ve said something to Haymitch and Peeta.

When they return to 12, Gale starts talking about running away with

Katniss again. Gross! No, Gale she is with Peeta. Just give up and I’ll be happy. While hunting, they see peacekeepers coming into the district and start a military dictatorship that 12 had avoided before Katniss and Peeta accidentally started a revolution. They were about to kill an old lady. I cried again. Honestly, who does that? I don’t care if you are a peacekeeper, you need to respect your elders! Katniss helps her and hears Gale screaming in pain. The head peacekeeper was whipping him in the city center. At this part I felt bad for Gale because he was in pain. Gale gets his wounds treated by Prim and Mrs. Everdeen.

President Snow tells everyone that the tributes will be drawn from the existing pool of victors for the Quarter Quell. I realized that Katniss is the only female victor in 12 and my stomach dropped. I cried along with Katniss when she saw the painting of Rue on the floor. Fueled by grief, Katniss grabs a dummy, hangs him and writes “Seneca Crane” on the body. Which made me wonder, was he hanged or poisoned?

When no tributes goes after Katniss at the Cornucopia, I knew they had information I didn’t know. Peeta hits the forcefield in the forest, which gave me a mini heart attack, but he was OK thanks to Finnick and some CPR. Thank God, because if Peeta died, Katniss and I would lose it. They find the tributes from districts 3 and 7.

They hatch a plan to kill the others, but in the middle of executing it Johanna pushes Katniss down and cuts out her tracker in her arm.

Ouch! She lost a lot of blood, but she gets up. Katniss grabs an arrow and wraps the metal around it and aims for the force field. The arena blows up and I thought that Katniss and Peeta were fine. Katniss was, but Peeta was not.

At the end of this movie I bawled my eyes out and was confused about what happened. Katniss wakes up, finds Haymitch and Plutarch, the new gamemaker, and they tell her about the symbol of the mockingjay and they need to her to be that symbol. Haymitch tells her that Peeta and Johanna are in the capital. She freaks out and attacks him saying, “You promised that he would be OK.” She gets a shot in her neck to make her calm down and eventually passes out. After she waked up Gale reveals that District 12 was destroyed.

I hated how this movie ended because it was a cliffhanger. They didn’t really go into detail about what happened to the people who were in the Capital. But fair enough to say I am very excited about Mockingjay part two coming out, and I can’t wait.

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Gamers guide for the latest fall entertainment Fallout 4

Call of Duty Black Ops 3

by Carli Dieruf, editor in chief

by Carli Dieruf, editor in chief Buying “Fallout 4” was just a random thing I decided to do last minute. I didn’t Was the seven-hour wait at the mall for the release of “Call of Duty Black Ops 3” pre-order it weeks before, but actually thought about buying it while watching the on Nov. 5 worth it? Definitely. Just ask those who had to talk to the “got absolutely sneak peeks during the COD BO3 midnight release. I ended up buying it the day it no sleep Carli” the next day after the rest of the night was spent playing the campaign was released, Nov. 11. with with the eight others who tagged along to the release.

I decided I liked the graphics and would maybe like the game after looking more Playing the campaign is mostly multiplayer, but players can compete solo. into it. As you walk through a destroyed world caused by a nuclear war, you are a Maps have been designed from the ground up for the new movement system, sole survivor and every second is spent fighting for survival. Players are able to make which allows players to move freely with real-life movement while at the same time every choice on their own, which I really enjoy. using tactics and maneuvers that have not been available to players in the previous Throughout the game, you determine the fate for the world’s existence. This game games. gives you a world to explore and you are in charge. “Fallout 4” is a post-atomic The campaign has an ambitious storyline, although it is sometimes confusing, it RPG that contains a vast amount of content and a setting that can honestly keep you keeps the player active throughout the entire game. There are many different modes interested for hours. that players are able to choose, and the new, updated/remodified multiplayer option Although the choices you have to make and the setting of the game is great, makes up for any shortcomings that the game may come with. the graphics could definitely use some work. They are not theDUI worst, but for thisForce Sometimes the story is difficult to follow, and that may be the only downside to Cascade County Task Name; Julia Gr generation, there is a lot that could be fixed. “Fallout 4” does indeed have its flaws, the game itself. “Call of Duty Black Ops 3” is a look back to the good parts of the those being a weak AI and some bugs that should have been solved before release, series, and if you are enjoy a good first person shooting experience, then this is the but overall the game is worth the price we all pay for a new video game, a cent short game for you. of $60.

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SPORTS

Mackenzie George

Sports Editor

It’s always interesting to go to a CMR football game because there is so much going on. After spending time under the announcer’s booth, in the middle school section, and next to the band, I think I’ve figured out where the greatest place to watch kickoff is.

The view is best from the CMR student section, where there always seems to be a good turnout and plenty of cheering that can be traced to the senior pink and yellow hard hats in the first row. This was no different on Oct. 30.

Crosstown football is a tradition unlike any other sporting event at CMR. The attendance is always strong regardless of the weather.

This year, between 4,000 and 5,000 fans packed Memorial Stadium for a matchup that always manages to be entertaining despite the score.

Shivering under thick letterman jackets, the crowd watched as the captains marched onto the field for the coin toss.

A row of the rest of the senior players followed—this could have been their last high school football game. To advance to the playoffs, the Rustlers needed a win, and Sentinel had to fall to Flathead that night as well.

The Rustlers received the ball first. A look at the sideline did not instill much confidence in our team, even though our numbers were large as the sophomore players dressed out for crosstown along with JV and varsity. I counted three of our players on crutches, and Andrew Grinde was in street clothes.

There had been multiple stories churned out of the rumor mill that afternoon—including that despite the injury count, the Rustlers will win; on the other side of the coin, that with the return of a standout Bison player, the game will be close. I was not entirely sure what to expect of our team.

The worry was misplaced, of course. Before the first quarter ended, the Rustlers were up 14-3. Momentum picked up, and at halftime the Bison trailed by a score of 37-10. As the players jogged off the field, the student section breathed a sigh of relief.

After the combined halftime show of CMR and Great Falls High marching bands, featuring a CMR drumline that competed in a crosstown clash earlier Friday evening, the teams returned for a considerably less-stressful second half.

Chants like “We made playoffs!” echoed as the Rustlers put in their backups. A couple of long runs in the fourth quarter by the Bison ended the game with a score of 58-31. But both schools knew the game was over long before the two-minute warning gun went off.

It’s nights like these, under the lights, with your team stampeding over a rival school, that make you proud to be a Rustler.

CMR students spend winter on ice

by Jara Wilkinson, staff writer Working hard in school and even harder on the ice, sophomore AJ Folds has been working to extend his hockey skills since he was nine years old.

“I started hockey because I got a flyer about it at school and I wanted to try it,” Folds said. “And then I fell in love with the sport.”

Folds said that his favorite part about playing the sport is the fast-paced movement. He said players have to have stamina, but if they don’t, they must be willing to work at it.

“My main goal for this season is to improve. I want the whole team to improve as well, but I want to [make progress] on my own,” he said.

Practices began on Oct. 27. The coach, Aaron Quick, works with the team in different conditioning routines. They practice dry land, which is any condition off-ice. Folds said they mostly spend their time on ice workouts.

“My least favorite part about the sport is practicing so much. I can’t complain, though. It’s getting me where I want to be,” he said.

After high school, Folds wants to continue playing hockey or baseball.

Unlike Folds, senior Sean Morris is still unsure of where he wants to go after college.

“I just haven’t made up my mind on what I want to do yet,” he said.

Morris started his journey in hockey when he was just three years old. He said he loved the idea of the sport and just

wanted to try it.

“My favorite part about playing is hanging out with the boys and scoring goals. My least favorite part is the penalty box,” Morris said.

The team has had only two games so far and has lost them both. Their next game will be held here in Great Falls against a Kalispell team on Dec. 12. The season will end in March.

“My main goal for this season is to win more games than we lose,” Morris said.

Hockey players Sean Morris, left, and AJ Folds pose for pictures during last year’s hockey season. Photos courtesy of Sean Morris and AJ Folds.

Volleyball players reflect on a successful season

Coach Theresa Besich talks to her team during a timeout on Oct. 24. Photo by Becca Bergman.

by Joshua Botti-Anderson, staff writer When senior Katie Michelotti reflects on the success of the 2015 volleyball season, she thinks about the Bison.

The main highlight of the season was “winning both crosstowns,” Michelotti said.

The crosstown game against Great Falls High School, which draws much attention from volleyball fans across the city, puts the players under significant pressure to perform the greatest that they can. Because of this, winning both crosstown games was a great achievement.

Michelotti said the team improved on working together to accomplish their goals.

“We worked together instead of focusing on our differences,” she said.

The team shed external tensions between players, and aimed at accomplishing the greater good – representing CMR as a team that promoted hard work and respect among the players.

“We pushed aside troubles we had with each other and focused on doing what we had to do,” Michelotti said.

Kierstan Evanson, another senior on the volleyball team, held similar views about the team and their season.

“We came a long way from where we started, even though we didn’t accomplish all that we could have,” she said. “Overall, it was a great season.”

The team faced many hurdles to cross, but in the end pulled out on top.

Ultimately, a combination of skills, hard work, and teamwork gave the volleyball players victory.

With a winning record of around “4 and 8”, the CMR volleyball team walked away from a successful season, with memorable experiences and valuables skills to carry on for the rest of their lives.

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Far left: Assistant coach Erica Hickey looks over the GFH pool after practice on Nov. 10. Left: The team practices dives during preseason. Below: The swimmers take a water break during a preaseason workout. Photos by Ali Hanson.

Swimmers prepare for season

by Mackenzie George, sports editor

Senior Patrick Brennan has been swimming competitively since he was 13 and has a state championship in the butterfly, but he still considers swimming a stress reliever.

“You can have a long day, you know, you wake up, you have a bad hair day, you forget your breakfast, you get a bad score on the test, and then you put on your cap and goggles and jump in the pool, and it’s just gone,” Brennan said. “It’s meditation.”

Though swimming season won’t officially start until Nov. 19, Brennan participates in preseason swim through his club team.

CMR also offers a preseason program to get swimmers in shape before official practices begin.

“It’s just a great way to get some water time in,” Brennan said. “You swim around, do some drills, you just get a feel for the water and what the team’s going to look like.”

Brennan’s biggest goal, he said, is to improve Great Falls swimming as a whole. Last year at state, the CMR boys earned a third place trophy, the culmination of several years of hard work.

Brennan said it was “pretty cool” to walk away with a

team trophy.

“We practically had to start from scratch,” Brennan said. “My freshman year we started from the beginning, and we’ve been building the program ever since then.”

Behind every competition, though, is hours of hard work.

Practices consist of a warm-up, “kick,” because swimmers rely heavily on their legs, drills, and either a distance set or strokespecific set.

Building stamina is important for swimmers. Distance sets build an aerobic base, Brennan said. On an easy day, a distance set would be about 3,000 yards. But there’s an infamous workout, usually done on New Year’s Eve, that amounts to 10,000 yards.

“I think that’s like five miles, or six miles, or something crazy,” Brennan laughed.

Stroke-specific sets are used to work on each swimmer’s form and are “more specialized than regular freestyle,” he said.

Strokes include breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.

Sophomore Olivia Bauman swims the 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle. Typically, she also competes on two of the three relay

teams. She has been swimming competitively since she was six years old, but last year was Bauman’s first year competing for CMR. Preseason, she said, is a time to get some stamina back.

“We do more technique-based work so we get our base back,” Bauman said.

One of Bauman’s favorite parts of swimming is the team aspect of the sport.

“I enjoy how close I get to my teammates,” Bauman said.

“And the people I get to meet and the sense of hard work.”

If students are on the fence about going out for the team, Brennan said to stop by to see what they’re like. Even if a person decides not to join the swim team, support at meets is always welcomed, he added. The state meet is in Great Falls this year, which is huge for the team. Bauman added that both CMR and Great Falls High are looking great. Brennan agrees.

“We have high quality swimmers this year, and we’re hoping to do really well,” Brennan said. “Just remember that we’re here, too.”

Pre-season practice preps wrestlers for competition

Above: Senior David Bennyhoff takes down CMR freshman Kai Stewart on Nov 17. Left: The wrestling team works on their flexibility during preason workouts.

Photos by Andrew Aron.

by Sophie Aron, staff writer Wrestling season at CMR is approaching quickly and many students are working hard to be in tip top shape, as well as to get back in the swing of things in hopes of having a successful 2016 season.

Senior Noah Danielson and junior Max Sechena are taking part in preseason workouts.

Danielson is not only getting ready physically but also mentally.

“The preseason workouts are to of to knock off the rust, get your feet moving again and start getting in the right mindset,” Danielson said.

Sechena’s hopes for the preseason are to “help work on technique and start getting in shape for the upcoming season.” Along with preseason workouts on Tuesday and Thursdays, the team has been participating in crossfit workouts in the mornings.

Although wrestling at CMR is traditionally thought of as a guy sport, brave sophomore Cece Grasseschi is also participating in wrestling this year. After seeing her brother wrestle last year, she decided that she would give it a go.

Grasseschi has been participating in preseason open gyms although they are not mandatory.

Open gyms are helping Grasseschi gain a sense of what’s going on during the season as well as teaching her a bit more about wrestling before the season begins.

“Many other states actually have a lot of female wrestlers!” Grasseschi said. “Montana’s the weird one out.”

Grasseschi participated in a wrestling camp this summer in Seattle. The camp helped her decide if she wanted to go forth and give wrestling a try.

If everything goes as well as Sechena and Danielson hope, CMR will have a very successful 2016 wrestling season.

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November 19, 2015

Catching up with Callan

Garner

cross country manager Callan Garner is a freshman who spent her fall managing cross country. She’s filled up water coolers, kept track of timers for the runners’ shoes, and even made breakfast for them after a weekend practice.

Here, she explains to the Stampede why she chose cross country and describes the best memories from the season.

Why did you decide to manage instead of run?

I decided to manage instead of run because I injured my knees during summer running. During this time, I made these great connections with even better people and I couldn’t bear to leave them.

So I did the next best thing and became their manager.

What is your favorite part about managing cross country?

My favorite part was being with these amazing athletes. They trained so hard the entire time; it was great to watch them grow and become so much stronger. And with that, it was also great to help them during meets because they did work so hard, I felt that helping them would maybe just show them that they are amazing people and athletes.

Every season has its ups and downs Team reflects on the main plays of the 2015 football season

by Tamara Miller, news editor During a season of many ups and downs, the CMR football team showed the school that even after many losses they won’t give up.

“They did well,” Coach Gary Lowry said. “A lot of injuries happened towards the end of the season, but I’m proud of what they did accomplish.”

This year’s season wasn’t one of the best, but the team stayed strong.

“This season was difficult and we definitely had to fight hard to make the playoffs because we put ourselves in a tough situation,” senior Noah Danielson said.

The team opened the season with a loss but continued to improve, Danielson explained.

“We kept working hard,” Danielson said. “We have too much respect for the program and ourselves to give up after one loss.”

The hard work paid off, and after the loss the team evened their record to 1-1. During their next home game against the No. 1 ranked (at the time) Helena High Bengals, the team showed up to play and gave the home crowd a show.

“We beat them pretty good,” Danielson said.

During the middle of the season the team had a four-game winning streak.

“There’s always high points and low points of a season,” Lowry said. “The middle of the season we won four games in a

What kinds of jobs did you do as a manager?

My jobs consisted of getting water for the runners after almost every practice, cutting the timers off of the runners’ shoes after some meets, handing out the timers and/or numbers before their race and even timing the runners for some races. I also helped clean spikes and set up and take down the tent.

row and I was proud of the seniors; it took us to playoffs.”

The team normally has two goals: make it to state and beat the Bison. However, this season only one of the goals was achieved.

“The crosstown game was an example of our team coming together to prove school pride,” senior Dyllon Scott said.

“Ending with us beating them once again.”

Danielson agreed with Scott.

“We had a real confidence booster playing the Bison in front of a packed house for crosstown,” Danielson said.

With the team’s second goal of making it to state, the game against Bozeman didn’t go as planned.

“The low point was against Bozeman; our team started to hang their heads and we didn’t play [to] our fullest,” Scott said.

Even though the team didn’t make it to state, they put up a fight and had a great season together.

“I’m proud of everyone and how they competed,” Danielson said. “It was a great senior season.”

Lowry felt accomplished that his team made it to the playoffs.

“I’m proud of what they did,” he said. “The seniors will be ones I won’t forget, and the team played a good season even with the complications.”

Scott had a few words of wisdom for next year’s team.

“The advice I can give for the group next year is to stay together, work hard and never give up.”

Photos taken at CMR vs. Flathead on Aug. 28 and CMR vs. Helena High on Sept.

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Do you have a favorite memory from the season?

My favorite memory would have to be at the end of every meet, watching these incredible runners cross the finish line feeling so accomplished and skilled in this extremely difficult sport.

Do you participate in any other sports or activities at CMR? I do participate in other sports as well.

I have been an avid swimmer for eight years. This year I will swim for both the CMR swim team and the Peak Waves swim team. In addition to swimming, I play the cello. So both the fall and spring I will play for the Great Falls Youth Orchestra.

Photos by Christina Brennan

Sports

November 19, 2015

Basketball teams hit the court Senior athletes prepare for their final season at CMR

by JJ Mitchell, opinion editor With basketball season coming up, senior Courtney Schroeder is excited to get back on the court with her team.

“I’m looking forward to see what we accomplish and how successful we are and overall just having fun with the whole team,” she said.

This being Schroeder’s last year playing basketball for CMR, she wants to enjoy her time on the court.

“This will be the last year that I will play organized basketball ever, so I want to make the most of it and make memories that last me a lifetime,” Schroeder said.

She said that the one thing she will miss most about the sport is not being able to play with the same team.

“I am going to miss the team’s constant support system that we give each other when we play,” she said.

With the arrival of her final basketball season, she is going to miss the feel of the sport.

“I have so much with my teammates and mostly just the game in general,” Schroeder said.

Senior Karl Tucker feels the same way about this being his last basketball season.

“I am going to miss the atmosphere the coaches give off and just the fame because I won’t ever play it again,” Tucker said.

Tucker and the team are looking to improve their game before the season starts.

“Hopefully we improve a lot from last year,” Tucker said, “and being with the great coaches.”

He has a couple goals for himself and how he hopes the season will go.

“I just want to do whatever I can to help my team and hopefully make it to the state tournament,” Tucker said.

When Tucker started his basketball career, he was a freshman. He knows going into his senior year that he just wants to remember his last season with good thoughts.

“I just have become more mature and have a greater knowledge for the game,” he said.

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By the Numbers

sports news from around CMR

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Place that Trisha Carlson took at the state cross country meet on Oct. 24.

4-6-2 Boys soccer team’s record for the 2015 season.

15-11 Final set score of second crosstown volleyball, and the second crosstown victory of the season for CMR.

58-31 Score of crosstown football when CMR defeated Great Falls High on Oct. 30.

Courtney Schroeder,12

Karl Tucker,12

Spikeball spices up CMR P.E.

by Quincy Schmechel , staff writer When walking into the CMR fieldhouse, one may see some seemingly weird things, the latest of which being what looks like a sport combining volleyball and miniature trampolines.

This is a new and fun fitness trend called Spikeball, which brings all the fun of volleyball together with an extreme degree of bounce.

Spikeball is played with a bouncy yellow ball similar to a softball, a small hoop with netting stretched taut over it, and teams of two. The object of the game is for one team to “serve,” or spike the ball off the net, and the opposing team to volley for three consecutive hits before spiking the ball back off the net.

Opponents can only play off the net and must use fewer than three hits among their teammates to return the ball. The first team to reach 21 points wins.

Spikeball is versatile in that it can be played on beaches, in gym, and in backyards recreationally. Spikeball has a certain appeal due to the fact that it’s portable and not super

Karl Tucker II runs for a touchdown during the Helena High game on Sept.

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competitive, so it’s fun to play among friends. It’s been steadily gaining popularity for three years and is said to be a lifetime activity.

CMR P.E. teacher Paula Olsen says she found out about Spikeball at the P.E. conference during the summer of 2015.

Olsen says that each set, which includes one net and one ball, costs roughly $50 and that CMR purchased eight sets. The school helped fund these purchases, Olsen said, not only with the small fund allotted for P.E., but by principal Kerry Parsons’ generous decision to pull money from a separate budget to buy Spikeball for the department. Olsen said she was happy to be given this donation to the department she puts so much effort into. “[I was] super excited and appreciate that he could do that for us,” Olsen said. The department hopes to excite students Freshman Sydney Hill plays Spikeball in her gym and refine motor skills with a fun, new activity. class on Nov. 4, Photo by Julia Gremaux.

To see Spikeball in action, visit rustlernews.com.

COLOR GUARD Through the years 1972

Longtime CMR staff member Velma Jordan celebrated her birthday Nov. 3 wiih friends, co-workers and family.

Teacher MIke Lins, left, wishes Jordan well on her birthday. Photos by Beth Britton.

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CELEBRATES her BIRTHDAY WITH THE cmR FAMILY Longtime Color Guard advisor surprised

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by Abigail Shearer, staff writer After 43 years of working at CMR, Velma Jordan celebrated her birthday with a smile, alongside those with whom she has worked with for years.

Velma has worked at CMR for many years and is an inspiration to many, including teacher Mike Lins and counselor Julie Graham.

Graham used many wonderful words to describe Jordan, including “courteous, caring and committed.”

“We’ve been very fortunate to have her in our midst for all these years,” Graham said. “She’s got such a big heart for everybody.

She treats [the students] like they’re her own family.”

Lins also used some very caring and positive words to

describe Jordan, including “nice, thoughtful, and overall a sweetheart.”

“It’s amazing how many lives she has touched and doesn’t even know it,” Lins said.

Jordan also had some words of wisdom, but not about herself.

Her words are for students.

“Kindness always begins with you, and you want to give it away,” Jordan said.

When Jordan first moved to Great Falls, C. M. Russell High School was under construction, and she was originally a substitute teacher until she took a job at Meadowlark Elementary School teaching a reading class. In 1969, Jordan took a job at CMR as the coach for Color Guard.

When Jordan began working

at CMR, Color Guard was on horseback. Every member had to own his or her own horse, and flags were flown on horseback.

When the track was added around the field at Memorial Stadium in 1975, horses were no longer allowed to be part of Color Guard, she said. That was when Jordan decided that she would only do Color Guard if they could still fly flags.

Jordan has contributed many things to CMR and has weaved her way into CMR history in such a way that she will never be forgotten.

“There’s a little bit of bad in all of us and there’s a little bit of good in all of us. You want to focus on the good [in everybody].”

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Velma Jordan and Color Guard * 2015 Homecoming Parade *