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november 19, 2009 vol. 45, no. 4

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Homelessness in Great Falls the hard-hitting facts

Hoppin’ spots around town

regional eateries light up the scene

Tearin’ it up over Twilight

latest movie divides friends, family

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Grinding to a halt:

School debates solution to sexually explicit dance craze

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Charles M. Russell High School: The Stampede editor-in-chief

mauro whiteman

The Stampede, published approximately every four weeks, is a public forum for all voices on campus. These voices include the students, parents, faculty and the community at large.

The opinions and views in this publication are not necessarily those of the Stampede staff, the student body, CMR employees or the school administration.

The Stampede strives to cover the news accurately and fairly; however, when a mistake is made, a correction will be printed in the following issue.

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THE BEAT

Wednesday of last week, talks started at C.M. Russell High position than it would garner support for improvement.

School about a national issue that many felt had not yet reached Third, there is no six-inch rule, nor will such a rule likely be our school. The issue, as Dick Kloppel pointed out, is known by introduced at any time at CMR. The problem of grinding is tricky different names: dirty dancing, freak dancing, or grinding. because of the touchiness of the issue for many students. A rule The problem with grinding can be found in its very defini- like the six-inch rule, requiring that there be at least six inches tion. Grinding is a sexu- between bodies on the dance floor, would cause more students ally suggestive dance form to avoid going to school-sponsored dances than it would help to in which the genitalia are create a working solution to the problem of grinding. rubbed against each other, The solution that is being considered is a combination of efusually performed to songs forts on the parts of the school DJ’s, Hesh and Hass, and the stuof the rap or hip-hop genre; however, few students would con- dent leadership. sider grinding to be as sexual as its definition reveals.

As the school DJ’s, Hesh and Hass will be working directly To discuss this problem, students, parents, and administra- with administration and students to create a broader variety of tion gathered for a brainstorming session on Nov. 11. Student danceable music for Morp. Also, to make Morp more than just representation covered multiple a dance, plans to include dance congrades and both genders, as well tests relating to the theme of Sixties as students from Great Falls High Rock and modern dance forms, notaSchool. bly jerking, have been tossed around The discussions went back and as ideas to reduce the overwhelming forth about defining the problem monotony of grinding. Also being but eventually settled on the issue considered for dances are Footloose, and moved on to the difficult task of Macarena, Chicken Dance, Saturday finding a workable solution.

Night Fever, and Grease.

Many rumors have passed However, change won’t take through CMR since the meeting as place without the support of the stuto what the solution entails, so we at dent body. Students must remember The Stampede would like to clear up that this is meant to be a positive Fiery debate ensues on Nov. 11. Photo by Mauro Whiteman. some of the confusion. change in the approach to dancing First, no dances are to be cancelled because of the grinding is- and also that the change will be gradual, certainly not anything sue. Although Kloppel and his fellow administrators are seeking immediate. Music at dances will not be “sucky” as many rumors a quick, lasting solution to the problem, they understand that it have claimed; on the contrary, music will be more diverse, but it will take time to generate lasting results without a slow transi- will certainly not lack mainstream hits that students will know tion into a cleaner dancing environment. and enjoy.

Second, leaving lights on at dances is not an option considered As dirty dancing grinds to a halt at CMR, a long sigh of reby the administrators or the student representatives. This would lief may be exhaled by the student body, their parents, and the hardly solve the problem and in itself would likely find more op- administration. matt wier (design guru) georgia mae morrison (photo guru) megan bernhardt brittany osborn tawnee boham emily peterson nicholas green joshua philyaw alex goodwill chloe rogers katie hodges nick shulz austin lahr tara slaughter dirk lawhon meg smith simon ljunngren zach winter erik montague

phone: (406) 268 6178 fax: (406) 268 6109 e-mail: stampede@gfps.k12.mt.us website: http://www.rustlernews.com

Student government, more specifically the junior class, is eagerly preparing for MORP! Contrary to popular belief the theme this year is the 1960s, not the 50s. Benefis Hospital graciously donated quite a few decorations that will help make this years’ MORP groovy.

Of course the 60s are remembered for love, peace, and really long hair.

The Beatles, Marylyn Monroe, JFK, and Sunny and Cher, were all products of the 60s era.

Other famous events from the 60s include Woodstock, the moon landing and the birth of Taco Johns.

We are really excited to announce that we hace lowered ticket prices to 10 for a single and 15 for a couple as opposed to 20 and 30 last year.

We are having meetings every Tuesday during 7th period. Juniors please attend and give us your suggestions for music, dance contests, ticket design and MUCH MUCH more.

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Alysha Hutchinson Junior class secratary

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The black and There is another ? Student white of going green opinions needed America mauro whiteman

Rarely do we, as “Americans,” look any further south than the state of Texas. In fact, there is a general conceit in the United States of America that we are the only America in existence.

Fortunately, this is perfectly acceptable in the “land of the free and the home of the brave” because we are quite a bit more interesting than the other nations that share our continental title. Not many people can spare time to think about the 77 million people who lack access to safe water in Latin America when they have to think about the rash cutbacks on sugary drinks made by the school board. It is awfully hard to worry about the 1.7 million people living with HIV in Latin America (which is more than the U.S., Canada, Japan, and the U.K. combined) when the Yankees are winning their 27th World Series.

Now, don’t think that I hate the United States of America. In fact, the truth is quite the opposite. I love the United States; however, I think the mindset of many citizens here is misguided.

Below our borders lie a multitude of nations with cultures highly distinct from our own, and yet they are often ignored for the more commercialized entertainment of our own culture. Even worse are the multitudes of problems faced by our fellow Americans each day.

The United Nations has pointed out that Latin America is the most unequally distributed region in the entire world, and the World Bank notes that nearly a quarter of the inhabitants live on less than two dollars a day. Money that we in the United States take for granted is an uncommon commodity in Latin American countries. Nations such as Bolivia, Haiti, Columbia, Paraguay, Brazil and Panama suffer from some of the highest inequality rates in the world while Honduras and Nicaragua join Bolivia and Haiti as the regions poorest countries.

The problems don’t stop there. Beyond the rank inequality and vast poverty of the region, criminality and violence run rampant in nearly every Latin American country. The problem is so bad that violence is the principal cause of death in nations such as Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Mexico.

If this column has interrupted your normal thought process, it has served its purpose. I can’t change your mind set for you, but I can help to open your eyes to a little bit more of the world than you are used to. This is your world beyond high school.

matt wier

As the lead designer for this fine publication, I don’t do much hard-hitting writing. So you know that whenever I take the time to put pencil to paper and launch my thoughts at the masses, it’s something I deeply care about.

And there’s nothing I care about more in life than mothers. Mother Earth, Mother Theresa, my own mother… they’re all ladies who make our world great.

And as my mother makes sure to tell me on a neardaily basis, there comes a time in every child’s life when their mom stops taking care of them and they have to start taking care of their dear, sweet old mother.

With no one is this more clear and present than with Mother Earth.

It’s impossible to single out the utmost clear and present danger facing the world today, what with depleting resources threatening international relations, market troubles threatening global economies, unchecked industrial expansion threatening natural environments, and same-sex marriages threatening holy matrimony across the globe.

The point is our planet is getting old. Granted, we’ve probably given Mother Earth a few gray hairs over the years (Silent Spring, anyone?),but what aging woman hasn’t returned home from the department store to look in the mirror and discover a few ash-colored locks speckling her once-pristine coiffure?

And what mother hasn’t blamed it on her darling children as she reaches for that box of Garnier©?

As the chief denizens of all the vast and varied babes suckled by generous Mama Earth, we must feel at least partially responsible for her accelerated degeneration.

From the clichéd images of the gasoline-guzzling juggernauts of stalwart industrialism to the new-age KyotoProtocol-toting masters of Green Party politics bent on rescuing our planet from the brink of ecological unraveling, the battle for our environment has penetrated nearly every facet of our lives.

Are these folks, trumpeting the call to arms for the sake of Mother Earth, simply fear-mongering? Maybe.

Yet it serves to interrupt your nornal thought process.

Did it open your eyes to a little bit more of the world?

Definitely.

This is your world beyond barriers.

zack jarvis

Here at the Stampede we claim to be an “open forum for student expression”, but we can’t do that when you guys don’t want to express your own opinions in our newspaper.

We only cover the stuff that we know is going on in the school. However, we also know that other students within the school have opinions that they want to share and ideas for the paper, but we need you guys to come to us to tell us how to make our newspaper better.

One way you can share your opinions with us is to send us letters to the editor. These are short pieces written by a member of the student body on something they think is important. Make sure it is school appropriate and that it isn’t too long.

You’ll need to put your name on the piece and bring it to the Newspaper room in 326. We will check it for spelling and then it will go in to the Opinion section of the Stampede. This is an easy way for you guys to get your opinion out there and not having to go too far out of the way to do so.

Another way you can be a part of the newspaper is come to 326 and just tell us what you think would make our newspaper better. What you think we should be covering for a given month. We only know so much about what is going on in CMR, and we know that there is more out there that we are not covering. Please come to us and let us know what you think is important for the Stampede.

We are supposed to be representing the CMR body and be an open forum for student expression, but if you guys don’t come to us to tell us what to cover then we can’t represent you very well. So please make your opinion heard.

Teenagers are some of the most opinionated people yet they are scared to share what they have to say. Make what you have to say known to everyone around you. If you don’t like a new school policy, don’t just whine about it to your friends, but write to the Stampede telling us what you think is wrong with the policy and how it should be changed.

We can’t do our job if you don’t do yours. We want to make this newspaper cover as much of CMR as we can.

There are story ideas out there waiting to be covered, but we don’t know about them because you haven’t come to us.

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The wait is over It’s 12:01 a.m. on Friday morning. Instead of being in bed, resting for the upcoming school day... every teenage girl in America is attending the New Moon premiere. If this statement surprises you, I’d have to assume that you’ve been living under a rock for the past two months.

Since Stephanie Meyer’s book, Twilight, came out in theaters Nov. 21, 2008, vampire-crazed fans have been anxiously tapping their toes and waiting for New Moon to finally hit the big screen.

The plot centers around Isabella “Bella” Swan, and Edward Cullen, two teens who find themselves attracted to each other. Star-crossed lovers, perhaps?

Bella moves from Phoenix to Forks, Wash., where Edward and his family reside. Seems perfectly normal, right? Life in Forks remains “normal” unchloe rogers til, after a series of inexplicable events, Edward finally admits that he is a vampire. And to him, Bella has the sweetest scent he’s ever encountered. After she comes to this realization, her admiration is only strengthened for poor Edward... who finds it extremely difficult to be around her. All the lovesick teenage girls, and boys, hold their bated breath as they frantically turn the pages.

Twilight’s monetary success in the theater is not something to be ignored, with a Domestic Total Gross of $191,465,414… and that’s only in the United States. The production cost of $37 million was spare change in contrast to the $154,465,414 profit. This amount of money came only from the movie itself; it doesn’t count all the Team Edward shirts, half-naked posters of Jacob Black and all the other Twilight memorabilia that Hot Topic has to offer. New Moon, however, is projected to make even more.

New Moon’s plot is immensely darker and more depressing than Twilight’s. A misfortunate event immediately following Bella’s eighteenth birthday causes Edward to leave for a good portion of the book, leaving Jacob Black to bond with Bella. During this time, Bella becomes reckless and feels as though she has no reason to live. Eventually, Bella discovers that Jacob is a werewolf, which puts a damper on things between them. Because of a miscommunication, Edwards believes he must go to the Volturi, the largest coven of vampires, in

Italy, and ask them to kill him. The story ends, while leaving out the good parts, with Bella dealing with her indecision to become a vampire and keeping a good friend, Jacob.

Meyer, a Mormon, realizes that sex sells… especially to a mass of horny teenage readers, and maybe even more so to that age group. Every teenage girl wishes she had an Edward, while every teenage boy wishes he was an Edward.

The fantasy edge only helps the author.

People read books to escape their ordinary lives. That’s why books like Twilight and Harry Potter sell so quickly. They project the reader into a life that isn’t real, but that they can be a part of.

Meyer also succeeds at giving human-like attributes to her characters, such as Bella having a problem staying on two feet, and Edward having the capacity to be as in love as he is… considering his heart is as frozen as a rock. Her non-human attributes, however, such as Edward being able to read minds and Alice Cullen possessing the ability to read the future... only furthers the fantasy feel of this pandemic.

Has anyone noticed how Robert Pattinson flaunts his new found sex appeal? However many times he says he cannot stand the crowd of “Pattinson hungry” teenage girls, there’s a little bit of appeal to the popularity.

Whatever way you look at it, mysterious Kirsten Stewart and hunky Pattinson owe Meyer their chart-topping careers, and enormous wads of cash in their back pockets.

McClatchy-Tribune/MCT

edward cullen

eat your heart out

Yeah, I read it. And I still don’t understand what all the fuss is about.

Maybe I’m just out of touch, but the “Twilight” series to me can be described in one word: lame. It’s a guilty pleasure at best.

Stephanie Meyer’s vampire-love (lust) series is to teenage girls and many of their creepy Edward Cullen-obsessed mothers, what those trashy erotic romance novels with titles like “Smooth Talking Stranger” and “Whole Lotta Handsome” are to lonely old ladies.

Meyer’s books rival the truly great “Harry Potter” series for popular supremacy amongst young readers, at least in America. But why is Meyer and everyone else who jumped on the bandwagon worthy of the huge profits they’re bringing in?

It’s a bigger mystery than the plot of the series, which borrows heavily from virtually every other vampire/ werewolf tale to come dayton smith before it, and is pretty much predictable from the get-go.

It doesn’t matter how devoted a fan you are, if you’ve seen more than five movies in your life, then you know the original “Twilight” movie is crap. It’s two hours of bad special effects and even worse acting.

If you can get through the first few scenes Robert Pattinson is in without at least cracking a smile at his cheesy over-acting, then you’re kidding yourself.

Aside from the introduction of characters and the building of a romantic relationship, the plot doesn’t really even set into motion until the final 20 minutes of the movie. All of a sudden some “bad” vampires drift into town looking for human blood, and apparently the main character, Bella Swan, is the only one whose blood they’re interested in. Why vampires find her blood so scintillating we may never know, but for the plot’s sake they do, and this leads to a climactic battle between creatures who can read each other’s minds, which would presumably make them able to predict their opponents’ attacks and avoid the struggle altogether, but it doesn’t.

Probably my biggest problem with “Twilight” in general is Bella. She is both the narrator and main character

of all four books in the series, yet Meyer still finds a way to let her do absolutely nothing.

She literally does not one single thing that might prove she’s able to take care of herself or help out in any way besides acting as the damsel in distress.

In fact, there isn’t a single female character in the series who takes care of herself or proves that she is able to exist happily without the presence of a husband or other dominant male.

That and the concept of undying, unbridled love at first sight no matter what the consequences are probably not morals many people would preach to their 12-year-old daughters.

“New Moon” finds Bella, “the great female role model”, alone and depressed once again as her “loving boyfriend’ Edward has left in order to protect her from the dangers of his kind. Because we all know the best way to protect someone is to leave them entirely alone to fend for themselves against bloodthirsty vampires.

Bella, setting a great example for her millions of teenage followers, attempts to commit suicide because it’s just too hard to get through the day when her boyfriend of THREE WHOLE MONTHS has unexpectedly left.

Jacob Black, a local hunk, saves her from drowning and forms a bond with her that actually resembles a real human relationship.

Unlike Edward, he doesn’t stalk her and try to read her mind, he doesn’t abandon her, and he doesn’t withhold from showing any and all emotion. But Bella still finds it in her heart to put him down and reject his offer of love and support, because Edward is just that much better, you see.

Jacob is probably the most likeable character in the series, at first… but then Meyer decides it’s time he got in on some of life’s everyday troubles as a gang of disgruntled, hell-raising youths turns him into a werewolf. I think we all know how vampires and werewolves can’t get along. Why? Just because, is probably the best explanation even Meyer would give.

“New Moon” has the potential to be a ten times better movie than the first. It’s got a better director, a slightly more compelling plot and what look like some actual special effects.

“Twilight” is a cash cow that’s going to remain profitable until the next new cultural trend sets in, and until then there’s no point in complaining. All you can do is try, in vain, to hide from it.

I don’t care if you’re on Team Edward or Team Jacob, the “Twilight” series is not all it’s cracked up to be, and it’s only a matter of time until you come to your senses, too.

happening NOW FASTtakes edited by tim seery

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New mayor, city commisioners prepare for positions, reflect on past experiences

nick schulz All voices fell silent; all eyes were fixed on the television. The election results were in and the new mayor and city commissioners had been chosen. Michael Winters will be the new mayor of Great Falls, and Fred Burow and Robert Jones will be the new city commissioners.

Fred Burow is one of the newly elected city commissioners, and is looking to make a big impact on the way local business is done. Burow is not a Montana native, but has owned a business in town for almost 25 years.

One of his main goals is to change the way busiFred Burow photo courtesy of ness is done in Great Falls.

“I think Great Falls is Fred Burow. anti- business, and I want to change that,” Burow said. He also said he wants to get more public involvement with local businesses to help the local economy grow.

Additionally he wants the city commission to be more involved with neighborhood councils to make a positive change in the community.

Bob Jones is the other city commissioner who was elected to serve this term. Jones is a Montana native who was born in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1967. That same year, he enlisted in the Montana Air National Guard. He served as a military police officer. He served 32 years in the military and retired as a major. He joined the force in 1971 and retired 35 Bob Jones years later in 2006, serving as chief for 20 of those years.

Throughout his 35 years of police work and 32 years of military service he said he learned a wide variety of people skills. Jones said he learned how to get along with others and how to manage people. He said he gained a great deal of compassion and understanding for other peoples’ needs.

Jones said his main goals for this term are to provide essential services to Great Falls residents, address the debt, assess budget performance, and to address whether the city should continue its involvement with Electric City Power and Southern Montana Energy. Also Jones said that he wants to “improve upon what we have today” and that “bringing business to our community is very important.”

Jones said he intends to be honest and de-

cisive in his decision making, and to bring integrity and a willingness to make changes to the table.

The new mayor of the city of Great Falls will be Michael Winters. Winters was born in New York City and attended school there.

He earned a GED from the State of New York.

Winters also holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice, a bachelor’s degree in education, and a bachelor’s degree in political science. Winters started his career in the United States Air Force as a radar electronics technician. He Michael Winters served in the military for four years before joining the United States Postal Service, where he served 32 years as a supervisor, customer service representative, and as a postmaster. Additionally, he is the founder of the Montana Veterans Memorial.

As mayor his goals are to unify the city commission, to earn the trust of the community members, and to solve the problems of Great Falls citizens through negotiation and arbitration.

One of the main issues the mayor has with the city is that there are not enough volunteers in the community.

“I think what we’ve forgotten is that government only governs by will,” Winters said in regard to the lack of volunteership that he sees in the community.

Winters said he wants all high school students in Great Falls to go out in the community and volunteer to help improve their home town. He also said he wants students to feel a pride in their home town and to want to give back to the community because of this pride.

He said it is essential for students to feel a need to give back and to volunteer for people in need in order to be a productive member of society.

Winters also wants to make Great Falls a friendlier place. He wants to establish a ‘Welcome to Great Falls day’ to promote that small town welcoming spirit here in Great Falls.

Winters said that during his term he will have a no-nonsense attitude, and will be an efficient and responsible as he can be. Additionally he said he can relate to all of the citizens, which will help him be able to solve problems.

CMR Art department battles tobacco

Mr. Gregier’s sophomore biology classes learn what happens when you mix sugar and sulfuric acid. First, the mixture smokes. Then as the ingredients combine, the mixture grows.

Photo by Brittany Osborn.

CMR’s graphic design class recently completed an anti-smoking billboard contest. The winner of the contest will have their smoke-free design displayed in three separate locations in Great Falls. The winning design will be chosen based on its message, attractiveness, and use of color.

Foreign language department selling New Student Store: “The Paris” chocolate A student-operated thrift store, “The Par- advent calendars is,” is now open for business in Room 109 at Paris Gibson Education Center, 2400 Central Ave. Students will earn credits toward high school graduation by working the store, which will be open daily, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and the first Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The store has been accepting donations but could use baby and toddler materials, books of all types, clothing that could be used for work or interviews, household and decorative materials. It doesn’t have the room to handle worn out, stained or broken items.

The Foreign Language Department will continue selling chocolate Advent calendars until Dec. 1. They cost $3.50 and students can talk to Mrs. Buley, Mrs. Petzold or Mrs. Bulger for more information

A Wonderful Night of Magic: Madrigal Dinner The CMR Advanced Drama Class, along with the Russell Ayres, will be holding a magical night of wonderment. On Dec. 11-12 at the Columbus Center. Madrigal Dinner, a medieval dinner show with royalty, performers, and, of course, the king and queen, will be held. People can spend $25 for singles and a discounted price for couples. For more information call 268-6119. Come enjoy a wonderful night of fun and performance, as well as good food!

Great Falls Youth Symphony Sunday Nov. 22 The Great Falls Youth Symphony will perform its fall concert at the Mansfield Theater for the Performing Arts. The Great Falls Youth Symphony is comprised of North Central Montana’s most talented young musicians. Selections performed will include the 5th Movement of the New World Symphony and The Barber of Seville.

CMR boys and girls basketball season begins

CMR’s Spanish classes celebrate “el dia de los Muertos” (the day of the dead).

Festivities included building altars to celebrate deceased Hispanics. Photo by Mauro Whiteman.

The CMR boy’s and girl’s basketball teams will begin practicing for the season on Nov. 23. Both teams will play their season opener against the Helena Capital Bruins on Dec. 11. The boys will be squaring off against the Bruins at CMR, and the girls will travel to Helena for their first game.

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Big Deal

Events you should know about

Nov 19-21

CMR Drama: Our Town 7:30 Curtain

Nov 20

CMR Football championshipHelena

Nov 21

Indian Pow Wow- Paris Gibson Education Center 12-7 p.m.

Nov 23-24 Nov 24 Nov 26-29 Dec 3-8

CMR AA Choir Festival in Helena CMR Science Olympiad State competition Thanksgiving break 3 p.m. Chemistry and Physics Assessment

Dec 4

Mid-Quarter

Dec 5

Morp 8-11:45 p.m.

Dec 11-12 Dec 12

Madrigal Dinner ACT Testing 8:15-12:15 p.m.

Flu invades CMR, causes drops in attendance simon ljunggren

An epidemic is causing a stir at CMR and it’s something that everybody is talking about. Whether it’s a sudden sore throat or a single cough, the school is taking measures to make sure everybody stays away from an illness that is causing widespread panic and making parents lock up their kids from contact.

The H1N1 flu, aka swine flu, is one of the many illnesses that occurred at CMR this year and some reported cases occurred well before the school year even began.

“Before school started, there was one victim,” attendance office worker Lillian Senne said. “On the week of Sept. 16 to Oct. 1, we got our first positive test for a student who was actually in school.”

The number soon rose to 12 cases during one week and then died down. The number is now back to normal as to what it was last year.

“We may have one out at this time, but some parents aren’t too sure as to whether their kids have swine flu or not,” said Senne.

Teacher opinions on the flu are the same: that it is affecting attendance heavily.

“At first, it wasn’t a whole lot of concern,” CMR teacher Nathaniel Gregier said. “It’s when I saw the number of students missing class for a certain amount of time that it became an issue.”

CMR teacher Mike Lathrop also had the same view on the flu.

“It can be tragic because I don’t see that many people get sick,” he said.

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The effects of the flu can be devastating, and helpful, at times. While students are being absent for long periods of time, the school is becoming more aware of the situation.

“The media center is now issuing wipes to wipe down keyboards,” Lathrop said. “There are also hand sanitizers in almost every classroom. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be because not that many people are actually sick.”

Lathrop says the flu can be comparable to the Spanish Flu, which hit in 1911.

“I don’t think we’ve been hit yet,” he said. “I remember my grandmother talking about the Spanish flu and how it affected so many families.”

While the epidemic may be over, the possibility of it coming up again is still a risk to the school and the general public.

“It’s hard any time students miss school,” Gregier said.

“It puts pressure on the students to catch up on work and teachers to get the work graded and in on time.”

“I’m glad people have decided to take it seriously,” he added.

Number of Reported Cases Sept. 16-18: Sept. 21-25: Sept. 28-Oct.2: Oct. 5-Oct.9: Oct. 12-Oct.16:

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out as ideas started brewing. “We’re really trying to show the spirit of the C.M. Russell comIn the past couple of weeks, there have been munity,” Borger said, “This is the toughest bata growing number of fund raisers for Lillian tle of her life.”

Senne’s returning cancers, including T-shirt and It isn’t just the school that is showing supbandana sales, a hat day with port to Ms. Senne, though.

100 percent of the proceeds Hunting packages and taxigoing to Senne, a Bobcat/Griz dermy coupons were donated coin war, and a Spaghetti Dinby community members and ner and Silent Auction. local companies for the aucAmy Borger and Michael tions after the spaghetti dinLathrop, along with many ner held on Nov. 12. Senne other volunteers, have orgahas been overwhelmed by the nized several of the fundraisamount of support that has ers. So far they have raised come her way, not just from more than $18,700. $215 was the school, but from the comraised with the breakfast munity. fundraiser that Mr. Lathrop “It’s kind of hard to be in organized, $1,270 was raised the limelight,” Senne said, with the hat day fundraiser, “It can be very humbling. $636 was raised with the Acting quickly, auctioneers Senne said she never expected 50/50, and about $16,700 was quickly bring order to the busy this much support, she only raised with the Spaghetti Din- night. Photo by Mauro Whiteman wanted people to know and ner and Auctions. Borger says understand what she is going that the fundraisers started through. out with simple pink ribbons and snowballed “I just want to thank everybody from the Senne’s supporters battle for the highest bid at silent auction. Photo by Mauro into an entire plethora of different ways to help bottom of my heart for everything.”

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Word by word

CMR students and teachers participate in National Novel Writing Month

austin lahr

Every high school student wants to be a different person every once in a while.

Some want to be stronger, some want to be the popular ones, some want money. For the several participants in the CMR Young Writers Program, that dream becomes a reality for an entire month. Eleven CMR students and three teachers, including Giordano Lahaderne have joined people all over the globe who are participating in National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The purpose: to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Yeah, that’s right. 50,000 words in a month.

“NaNo is a way to get my creativity out for the year,” two-year NaNo participant and junior Valorie Oldfield said. “I was cruising the web one day for creative writing ideas and I stumbled upon the glorious NaNo site, so I called Heather and told her what we were doing. She cried a little and said OK.” Heather Gee, another junior and two-year participant, said she was scared upon hearing about the intimidating finish line, “I was terrified, then I did it and then I was fine…then I was terrified again,” Gee said.

NaNoWriMo began as a group of 21 people in San Francisco in July 1999 just wanting to write novels. The whole idea behind NaNo is to just write and not worry about the quality but more of the quantity. According to Chris Baty, NaNo program director, “the kamikaze approach forces you to lower your expectations, take risks, and write on the fly.” The creators of NaNo have also developed a Young Writers program, which is for teenagers under 18 who feel they can’t achieve 50,000 words. They can set their own word goals.

“I think there are a lot of benefits to be gained from writing a novel in a month,” CMR’s Young Writers Program advisor, Reena Mccarty said. The reason she started the

club, McCarty said, was that she saw little room in the English curriculum for creative writing. In its first year here at CMR the YWP (Young Writers Program) has had eleven students and even a few teachers like Giordano Lahaderne.

NaNo offers students the chance to not only write a short novel, but also develop writing skills.

“I have learned that writing a five page essay is not the end of the world and how to budget my time wisely,” Oldfield said.

“You also learn the coffee shop locations for a mile around your house,” Bamfield added.

National Novel Writing Month, no judges, no first place, just 30 days and 30 nights of what the web site calls “Literary Abandon” and the self fulfillment of writing your story, your 50,000 words. It may be too late to participate in this year’s NaNo, but there is always next year.

For more information, Furiously typing away, CMR NaNoers strive to achieve their check out the web site: 50,000 word goal. Photo by Austin Lahr. www.nanowrimo.org.

New club adheres to interests in Japanese art form

dirk lawhon

Throughout the years, the number of clubs that are acknowledged at CMR has risen. And this year, yet another new and exciting club has been created devoted to the Japanese art form known as animé.

“We’ve liked animé since middle school,” sophomore Caitlyn King said.

King, along with her friend, sophomore Karen Vasquez, founded the club. According to them, the club is entirely student led and they are intent on letting the members choose what they would like to learn.

“We do have lesson plans,” King said.

Time spent in the club will be used to participate in various activities, including dress-up days on which Playing out a scene of an animé, sophomore Meaghen Foley members can dress-up like their favorite animé characconverses with fellow anime club member junior Lauren Mathis, ters and drawing contests. while senior Stephanie Wells waits for her appearance. Photo by “Actually we just had a contest. It was interesting,” Ashley Moore.

King said. “We’re still working on the prizes.”

Club members will also be watching animé videos to introduce students to different types of animé and to help students understand how animé is used in mainstream media.

“We do a lot of random things, too,” she said. “Like we have this thing called a death card where everybody signs their name and how they want to die. It’s just a fun way to keep track of everybody.”

“And we would like to attend an animé convention. I think that would be a lot of fun,” she said.

King and Vasquez plan to keep their club running until their graduation in 2012, by which time they will have chosen someone they trust to ensure its continuation after they’re gone.

Students interested in Animé Club, talk to Caitlyn King or Karen Vasquez or feel free to stop by the art room any Thursday between 3:30-5p.m.

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Math teacher, messy room, major migraine, two words: Mike McLean

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chloe rogers

any freshman don’t realize what they’re getting themselves into when they sign up for Honors Algebra I. But, they can rest assured that when Mike McLean is the teacher, they’ll have nothing to worry about… aside from the massive work load.

McLean has been known, however intimidating he may appear to be at first glance, to be a great math teacher. “Boy, those kids are ready when they come to see me. I appreciate it,” math department leader Terri Dahl said.

Dahl, who’s been teaching at CMR since the 1983, said that McLean’s freshman students are “deathly afraid” of him in the beginning, but “by the end of the year, they fall in love with him.”

In McLean’s early years at CMR, he taught P.E. and math and was the head boys’ basketball coach. However, he retired in 2004 after they were four-time state champs. He also was the softball assistant coach, and they captured five state championships under his leadership.

Now, McLean tells it how it is.

However, things didn’t used to be so cut and dry for him.

“I was a very reserved person (and) shy,” he said.

This would be a shock for Dahl, who said he was never shy. “He’s very friendly and easy to get to know.” She does say, though, that he’s still the same person he was when he first started.

Before McLean had even graduated, his mind was set on an accounting degree. However, he “didn’t like the way accounting stuff was done (by) crunching numbers.”

Plus, graduating from Plentywood High School in 1976, with 74 people in his graduating class, didn’t exactly give him a lot of options.

In high school, McLean excelled in football and basketball, even adding a state title in basketball to his resume when he was a senior.

After his high school days, McLean attended Minot State University to pursue his math career. Before arriving at CMR, he taught at Chester High School in Chester, Mont for the 1982-1983 school year. He made the move to CMR for the 1993-1994 school year and the rest, they say, is history.

However, McLean still misses a few things from his youth, such as “being young and healthy.”

“What I mean is, being able to do activities,” he said.

McLean isn’t at a complete loss with his late-life activities. He keeps his mind agile with fishing, golfing and shooting a buck or two.

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09

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of fame

with

Kenan Shalz

Do you play an instrument?

Yes; I mostly play guitar.

If you had the chance to accomplish a dream, what would it be?

Live life on the road, touring and playing shows.

Do you have a secret that no one knows?

Yes! But no one knows it.

If there was one thing in the world you could get rid of, it would be...

World suffering.

Mike McLean stands in front of Minot State University after receiving his diploma. Photo courtesy of Mike McLean.

Your all time favorite food is...

French fries.

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

I would be a penguin because they can surf.

If you could meet anybody who would it be?

Adam Young.

What is the best advice you could give to a person?

Live life with no regrets.

Before his class starts, the Mike McLean of 2009 sits in his messy classroom. Photo by Ashley Moore.

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Joe

CHART

Who would get picked last for a schoolyard basketball game: Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden?

sarah maki

senior

Biden.

They’d both be hiding in the library.

Who will win the War on Terror?

No one.

Chuck Norris.

His ego could kill anything.

junior

sara wier

sarah foscue

freshman

da

sara buley

teacher

Having him drop me off at La Push so I can go on a date with Jacob Black instead.

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Hillary Nuclear Clinton.

She hasn’t scored in years.

Hillary Clinton.

It would ultimately end with him getting mauled by a pack of winter. werewolves.

United States.

Joe.

In the middle of the forest on a sunny day, just being together.

Afghanistan...

Heart” by Billy Ray

the

Cyrus.

help

to

women and children.

Anything Cambodia.

by Miley Cyrus.

I hear you can get a lobster dinner for like a dollar there.

“ ” by Taylor Swift.

The North Pole; he’s so cool he’ll reverse global warming.

Party in the U.S.A.” by

Who’s Bono and why should I care?

Fifteen

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Miley Cyrus.

Say My Name

The civilians.

What country should Bono go to next, and why?

Breaky

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sarah lapierre

sophomore

What song should be considered torture in Guantanamo Bay?

Describe your dream date with Edward Cullen.

Walk on the beach “ in the moonlight. I’ll ” wear a turtleneck!

by Destiny’s Child.

!Mexico!

To change the narcocorridas singers to peaceful singers!

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this is our town Photo by Tara Slaughter.

Our Town, blend of new, old Stories by Tawnee Boham

The worlds of imagination, spirit, senses and love collide in the most recent of theatre productions at C.M.R. The play Our Town consists of three acts and was written by Thorton Wilder in the early 1900’s. The entire play is pulled off with minimal use of props and scenery–tables, chairs, and ladders posing as the various settings, and actors using imaginary plates and forks. Without the otherwise distracting clutter, the focus becomes about the characters and their situations and emotions, stressing the humanity and life of the piece, rather than the material objects.

This is purposeful, Wilder said, because “Our claim, our hope, our despair are in the mind – not in things, not in ‘scenery.’”

The play is centered around the lives of two people named George Gibbs and Emily Webb, and how they grow up and live.

Planning for Our Town has been in the works for a while, as a personal favorite of theatre instructor Stacey Bergquist.

Our Town has been “one of my absolute favorite plays for years and years,” Bergquist said.

“I’ve been in love with it since high school.”

The production of Our Town is great for CMR because of its large cast, which gives way to the possibility of participation from students of all walks of life.

It is a touching story about life and the people living it. Its inspiring premise is what urged Bergquist to push for the show.

“It touches my soul. It speaks to me as a father, as a husband, and as someone trying to understand life,” Bergquist said.

In order to do justice to Wilder’s original vision, in which actors mime actions rather than using props, Bergquist has immersed his students in new situations to help them get into “the spirit of the moment.” For example, there is a scene in the play in which the two lead

New faces on the stage

Getting to know everyone in the drama department has been a blast for characters to go to a soda shop. Bergquist, asjunior Lexi Hughes, but she doesn’t “get as much food time” as she used to. sistant director Meghan O’Dell, the two leads Since being selected to play the vital role of Emily Webb, the female lead in Marquis Archuletta and Lexi Hughes, and Erik the play Our Town, Hughes has been busy memorizing lines and cues, as well Montague, who plays the character of the stage as conquering the additional challenge of participating in her first production manager in the upcoming play, ventured down at CMR. to Snyder’s drug store, where Montague learned Though she has participated in other plays, Hughes said, “it’s my first time to make sodas to familiarize himself with the on stage here” and that anticipating this play has been a “mixture of nerves and scenario. Our Town has created opportunities excitement.”

Hughes is not the only new face onstage for this new production. Marquis for all of its actors.

Archuletta, a sophomore, has earned the role of George Gibbs, the male lead Getting into the emotional spirit of Our Town in the play. hasn’t been the only challenge and success for Archuletta was inspired to audition for Our Town because of his passion the drama department. Adapting the play to suit for acting, and his previous experience in other schools. Learning to master the the size and shape of Bill Will hall required some emotion of his character has been his greatest challenge and has provided him delicate compromise and improvising. Because many learning experiences. the set is not very dependent upon scenery or “I’m very excited,” said Archuletta about making his debut the upcoming props, there was some tension as to whether or production. “Very nervous, but more excited.”

Senior Tessa Goodspeed can attest to the craziness, the difficulties, and the not the production of this play would provide a highlights of this production. She is another new member to the theatre family substantial project for the stagecraft class. at CMR, appearing in a play for the first time since second grade. Since then, A medium was found in a three-tiered sysshe has taken no drama classes, and took a leap of faith when she decided to tem, says stage production teacher Tom Spencer. audition for a part in Our Town.

“The idea is that the actors decorate the “I wanted to try something new,” Goodspeed said. “I was pretty shocked – I stage,” Spencer said. Because his stagecraft class didn’t think I was going to get a big part.” would have very little to do with the sparse Since then, memorizing lines and adjusting her schedule has kept her on scenery and settings, there have been some em- her toes.

“I’ve been extremely busy,” Goodspeed said. The best part has been interbellishments and over-designing. Even so, the acting with everyone and becoming part of the family. The experience, said idea is true to its original incarnation – there are Goodspeed, has been “tons of fun. I don’t feel like an outcast.” no doors or walls, and the different settings are indicated by the level of the stage on which they are set.

The first tier signifies the homes of the families in Our Town – it is the most intimate setting, close to the audience. The second tier represents the streets of the town, and the third tier finally represents the cemetery, the most distant from the audience. A hanging backdrop provides for some scenery and can be lifted or let down depending on the scene.

Our Town is a perfect unity of the old style and the new, the compromise between design and acting, and a glorious treat for its audiences, not to be missed. The play runs from Nov. Getting ready for dress rehearsal, senior Tessa Goodspeed prepares to get in character (left). Sophomore Marquis Archuletta and junior Lexi Hughes practice their lines as 19 – 21 at 7:30 in Bill Will Hall. instructor Stacey Bergquist supervises (left). Photos by Tara Slaughter and Ashley Moore.

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Left 4 Dead 2: Fighting to Survive erik montague

Dan Mazzolini shares five random tracks from his iPod War Is The Answer

By: Five Finger Death Punch From The Album: War Is The Answer,2009 “This Song...I honestly don’t know why I like this song, it’s just awesome and these guys are my favorite band by far.”

Nothing Left

By; As I Lay Dying From The Album: An Ocean Between Us, 2007 “This was the first hardcore song I heard and the lyrics are very meaningful to me.”

Tennessee Never Cried

By: Matthew Ebel From the album: Beer and Coffee “It happens to be one of the softest songs I own and I love it beacuse It is about a choice that everyone must make.”

You’re one of the last human beings on the planet. You’re fighting for your life against a hoard of zombies ravenous for your flesh. You have a shotgun, a machete, and the slight hope that somehow, somehow you will survive. This, unfortunately, is a very unlikely situation to be in. But, there is a way to experience this event without getting bitten by an infected zombie. With Valve’s second installation of the series, Left 4 Dead 2 brings video gamers a game in which four new characters survive the world through a zombie-infested looking glass.

Left 4 Dead 2 has the same basic gameplay as the first installation. Four characters run through the world fighting zombies from checkpoint to checkpoint carrying guns, health packs and throwing projectiles. There is Coach, a high school football coach with a bad knee; Rochelle, a news reporter for a local television station; Ellis a southern mechanic; and, Nick, a gambler and conman. Each provides their own unique story to the plot. This time around, Left 4 Dead 2 is mentioned to have a much deeper storyline than its predecessor, although Valve has not mentioned too many details about it yet.

With the old format of gameplay, there is a plethora of new options available to its audience. Along with the recurring Boomer, Hunter, Smoker and Tank, there are three new special infected zombies joining the army of zombies. There’s the Spitter, a zombie who shoots acid onto a platform, and if any of the survivors touch it, they take some decent damage. The Jockey latches onto the back of the survivors and

causes damage while steering them into other zombies or traps. The Charger has one muscularly oversized arm and “charges” toward the players, knocking them off their feet. It can also pick up the survivors and smash them onto the ground, dealing some heavy damage. There are some new types of common zombies, like armored zombies, or zombies in Hazmat suits.

There are many new exciting features that make gameplay and combat even more of a thrill than in the first game. Players can now replace their pistol for a melee weapon, one of the new features. There’s the baseball bat, frying pan, nightstick, electric guitar, machete and many others. Each provides their own spin on ways to take off a zombie’s head. The ranged weapons are close to the same as the first, except for the AK-47, which is a new addition to the arsenal of the player.

Most of the content that I covered was from the demo, so there are many more features in Photo Courtesy of MCT/KRT the complete game. Overall, Left 4 Dead 2 has explored new territory and raised the bar for the zombie shooter. Many speculate that the second installation should have been an expansion pack or some sort of downloadable content, not a full-fledged game. But from what Valve has shown and said, it seems that the features that this sequel includes deserve a game of its own. So, if you’re a fan of the first game, or if you’re just looking for a fun new, action packed thriller, Left 4 Dead 2 promises massive amounts of entertainment for the video gaming zombie lover. Overall, Left 4 Dead 2 gets a 4.75 out of 5.

Nightmares included with “Paranormal” zack jarvis

Things that go bump in the night are given an even more frightening role in the horror phenomenon “Paranormal Activity”.

Never has a scary movie rocked me to my Surreal core like “Paranormal Activity”. Unlike other By: 2, The Ranting Gryphon horror movies where you can walk out of the “This song is about his imaginary theater and go about your life as normal, this friend, a fox, who spoke in rhymes. movie slips in to your mind and doesn’t leave The lyrics fit together really well and you for quite some time. are kind of creepy.”

The movie revolves around Katie and Micah, a couple who have started living together, who believe strange things are going on while Never Enough they sleep. So Micah decides it would be a By: Five Finger Death Punch good idea to buy a video camera to film their From the album: The Bleeding “This has to be my favorite song hands bedroom at night to see if he can catch any footage. down because my interpretation of the song is that nothing I ever do will The movies basic layout is during the day be accepted by society, which is how I we see Katie and Micah deal with what they really feel.” believe is going on and with the footage they begin to capture. As the movie progresses and things get worse, we watch their relationship begin to strain as they lose sleep and bicker about how they should deal with the problem.

The second half of the movie is the night away. However, it is this build that makes the time. Every time a night comes a small timer movie so realistic. appears in the bottom right corner and ticks By the end of the movie, the slow build ahead until something begins to happen when pays off with several bone chilling nights, we are taken to real time. The audience then each night more terrifying then the one prior. watches from a fixed position in the room as It is what happens in these nights that are so different things begin to happen. Sometimes scary to the viewer, because the film is shot so the events are so realistically you think it small that the could happen while you audience shrugs are asleep as well. them off, but as the movie After seeing this progresses the movie, every creak in events begin to your house is more menbecame darker acing. Every time you and more frighthear someone walking ening. through the hall you beTo tell anylieve it is a paranormal one about any presence. The only comof the things that fort you will have to help happen at night yourself sleep through would rob them the night is the thought MCT Campus/KRT of the experience, that this is “just a movie.” so I will just say be aware that this movie is a slow build. The creepy things don’t start right

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Joy, love, bliss-- call it what you want Glee stacks on the melodious melodrama emily peterson

There is a specific formula for young adult television: evil pretty people, an unfortunate outcast and an event which forces them to come together causing either peace or catastrophe (that’s where you insert creativity).

Glee stays within this box of conformity, but it bends the lines to its own will, creating a completely new identity not riddled with clichés like its Disney Channel counterparts.

Glee attempts to grasp the essence of high school in one huge swoop.

Though the show avoids blatent sterotypes, the stars are merely elaborate parodies of characters past.

There’s Quinn, the pregnant celibacy advocate, Rachel, the Jewish girl who knows she’s destined for stardom, Kurt, the recently out-ofthe-closet kid who sings high soprano, and Sue Sylvester, the coach who wants every program but her own to fail desperately. (Rather than the ever-present butthead football coach,

Glee switches it up. She’s the cheer coach).

The show focuses on Will Schuester, the new Glee advisor (the last one got fired when he was ordered to keep 500 feet from any school) and his quest to get his team to regionals. This proves quite difficult with a group of little more than five and the crowd favorite Sue set to make him fail. The show tracks everything in his life from his crazy wife at home to the Glee practices he teaches.

Possibly the most fabulous part of the show is the musical element.

Each episode features at least one reinvented number performed by the cast. Their cover of Don’t Stop Believin’ grabbed the attention of thousands when the pilot premiered, and fans of broadway swooned when Rachel and Kurt belted Defying Gravity last week.

The vocal talent is phenomenal, and when paired with brilliant reinventions of old hits and broadway MCT/KRT tunes, this show becomes unstoppable.

Vamp-addicts satisfied by first in series meghan o’dell

Vampires are no secret in the modern world of P.C. and Kirsten Cast’s “Marked,” the first of a sixbook series that satisfies any vamp-fix for those who have become addicted because of series such as Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight.”

Just as in Meyer’s entertaining success, this book has no fangs and no black cloaked, shadowy figures lurking in the background as do many classic vampire stories. And best of all, this vampire story refreshingly does not include any cliché seductions or sappy love

stories.

This book is alluring, but because of the juvenile writing style it is easy to find oneself almost insulted by the simplicity of the vocabulary and the blunt imagery provided. Although this is a fantasy and contains no factual or truthfully believable information, it genuinely highlights the issues at hand in the majority of teen lives and emphasizes the importance of family, human bonds and faith.

In this world modeled after the modern world of today, human teens are “marked” during their early high school years by a blue crescent moon, representing the touch of the vampire goddess Nyx, which transforms from a simple outline when one is a fledgling, to being completed once one makes the change to a full adult vampire. If marked, the teen is required to reside within the House of Night, a boarding school for the training and transformation of fledgling vampires, or their body will be-

gin to reject the change and will likely die.

The heroine of this series is Zoey Redbird, who is chosen

by Nyx to serve as her “eyes and ears” in the modern world.

The book follows Zoey through her first year as a fledgling in the House of Night and brings to light not only those problems faced by the teen vampires, but problems faced by teens in the world today.

Sex, drugs, alcohol, hazing, clicks, friends, foes, power, maturity, pride and so much more play large roles in the lives of high school students. This is the same for students in the House of Night. Powerful groups, a.k.a. “the dark daughters,” take advantage of others and misuse unapproved substances while also being irresponsible with powers bestowed upon them through their vampire “gifts.”

Family and pride in one’s heritage plays large part in the success of the heroine, along with an emphasis on the importance of friendship in the absence of strong family bonds. Shunned by her overly religious mother and stepfather after being marked, Zoey turns to the support of her grandmother, who is wise in the ways of the mystical because of her strong Cherokee culture.

It is through her strong faith in her ancestors and loyalty to her own beliefs that Zoey is able to overcome the obstacles placed in her way as she goes through the difficult change.

Absence of family in Zoey’s life brings to light the necessity of friendship in order to be supported throughout the change and when facing the issues of the wrongs done by the “dark daughters.” Without the bonds of friendship, the insanity of peer pressure and stressors would likely take over. This would also make it more likely for one not to survive the change.

The House of Night series is one which will fully satisfy any vampire cravings a person may have after finally setting down their favorite story, be it Twilight, Glass Houses, True Blood, or The Vampire Diaries. It will keep readers craving the supernatural, no matter how juvenile the subjects. The story is what makes the book, and once you bypass the slang and conversational vocabulary, you’ll be glued to the page.

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Teacher’s Choice To Kill A Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

The novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” is set in Georgia at the height of racial tension and revolves around two kids and their father, an attorney, who represents a man for a crime he did not commit. The characters are realistic and believable with all of their virtues and vices, and the father, Atticus, is wise and understands how the world works and does his best to bring up two children to accept people as they are.

Tom Cubbage, science

Blind Your Ponies

by Stanley Gordon West West weaves a masterful story of several amazing characters as they help the basketball team of Willow Creek, Mont., search for victory in the game of life. It speaks to me as a coach and teacher, and as someone who loves Montana.

Burke Allen, social studies

Lonesome Dove

by Larry McMurtry Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a Western, but to me a better one-word label is Bromance. This love-hate relationship between two old Texas Rangers unfolds as they drive a herd of cattle north, but the plot has so many more layers. I like this novel because it has interesting characters and grit.

Kasey Ward, math

The Shack

by Wm. Paul Young My most recent favorite “novel” is The Shack by Wm. Paul Young. The beginning of the book is kind of a slow read but it becomes very intriguing, and for some has the potential to be a life changing book. Thanks to Mrs. Spencer for giving it to me.

Shelli Lavinder, science

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Room Raiders

C.M. Russell football fanatic shows his Green Bay Packer spirit

taylor waluch

Whether it’s your favorite National Football Team, or a local high school team, junior Jonathan Osborn knows how to show his spirit.

Osborn loves to spend time in his Green Bay Packer themed room, and says he spends up to five hours a day there during his off time from school.

Along the wall hang his medals varying in places.

Osborn enjoys swimming and has been a member of the C.M. Russell swim team for the past two years.

Watching his sister Brittany Osborn swim at her meets and get in shape motivated him to join, and ever since has loved it.

“Try it, if you can go through the hard work, and endure the challenges, you could be right for the team,” Osborn said.

Also a member of The Great Falls Aquatic swim team, “Fast Sharks”, for the past three years, Osborn is a dedicated swimmer and loves the sport.

“Swimming is a sport that isn’t taken seriously. You have to be passionate and dedicated to succeed, just as you would any other sport”, Osborn said.

“I love my room and everything about it, it’s who I am as a person, and an athlete”, Osborn said.

Osborn is also in a youth bowling league at Littles Lanes Saturday mornings and has trophies from years of experience, that help him do well in tournaments.

Jonathan Osborn represents his personalized room (bottom left).

Osborns’ bowling trophies (bottom right). Osborns’ swimming medals (bottom middle). Photos by Brittany Osborn

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GOODE’S Q

There is not a more warm and comfortable feeling than great Cajun or Southern food. Goode’s Q brings this to Great Falls in a big way. Sitting in the cozy log cabin, scents of delicious barbeque fill the air. The business’ slogan “Not fancy, just Goode” rings true.

From gumbo to ribs to a classic burger and fries, everything they offer is delicious and inexpensive.

613 15th St. N

SUKI CAFE Great Falls, Montana has for some time been lacking in any ethnic food of high quality. This is no longer the case. The Suki Cafe offers a wide array of sushi that would please any Californian. If Sushi isn’t your thing, the Thai food is wonderful as well. They combine foriegn spices, meats, noodles, rice, and so much more to make dishes that will please the pallate. Some reccomendations are thai iced tea, chicken satay, dragon rolls, or pad thai. 1229 10th Ave. S

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Taco del Sol

Although “sol” means sun in Spanish, it turns out that Taco del Sol not only has literal translation, but could also be considered a cognate. The chill, laid-back atmosphere of this downtown taco restaurant has an abundance of soul. Their food is an explosion of culture, including a variety of burritos and tacos, with new and innovative ingredients such as baked Alaskan cod, shredded cabbage, and fresh salsa fresca. They also carry authentic Mexican coke, Jumex, and Jarritos. 16 6th St. S

FIVE LOAVES Five Loaves has a much higher number of delicious, freshly-baked goods at their quaint and cozy location. They proudly brew Zoka Coffee, and they were the 2008 Roaster of the Year. The staff is extremely friendly, and the atmosphere matches. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind breakfast or coffee drink, hit up Five Loaves. As you can see, they are taking Thanksgiving orders that will not fail to please everyone.

4117 2nd Ave. N Photos by Tara Slaughter and Georgia Mae Morrison.

sportingAROUND edited by shayna leonard

A game of choices leads to lessons learned In high school, there are going to be times where one must make big decisions.

This is an shayna obvious aspect on of being a teenager, as in life. You’ve heard it all before, decisions we make affect the rest of our lives. They determine who we are. They shape our reputation.

However, there are those who make bad decisions, but still hold leadership positions and are role models to others.

They do their thing in secret, thinking they are invisible and invincible to being caught or their reputation being ruined.

However, there are times when their secret is exposed.

Five football players from Centerville High School were caught when driving down Tenth Avenue South without their lights on, Nov. 5.

After being pulled over, they all received tickets for Minor in Possession of Alcohol, and the driver received a DUI. Four of them were varsity starters on the CHS football team.

These boys were leaders. They had spent months--even years--earning a spot on one of the top Class C football teams in the state, and they had a chance to win the State Championship.

They were, of course, suspended and could not play in any playoff game, only state if the team were to make it that far.

As a result, their team had a decision to make, to step up or give up. Stepping up would be the most difficult, taking a leadership position that wasn’t expected.

Starting varsity for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, the alternative giving of up, would mean not trying and offering defeat.

Many players chose to step up and take that place of leadership. Junior Varsity players were moved up to start on Varsity, and after defeating Twin Bridges were considered heroes. The maturity of the team left behind was admirable,

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and no one gave a thought about the suspended players on the sidelines.

Unfortunately, the game against Drummond last weekend ended up to be a disappointment. Because of this loss, their 2009 season has ended, along with their chance of being state champions.

Making a judgment to drink and get a temporary high might have bean the thing that ruined their chance of ever winning state.

Also, the chances of earning college scholarships or playing football in college might have just blown out the window.

This can even affect their chances of getting a job in the future.

However, it isn’t about them. They messed up, and they will get their consequences, it’s mostly about the people whom they let down.

Imagine the students who were excited that their small football team, from a town that few Montanans have heard of, might be recognized to win a state championship. The town’s hopes were crushed.

Disrespect and selfishness were all these boys had given their fans. They chose not to care, they chose not to think.

It was all about decisions. They not only hurt their team and their coach, but also their families and even the community, which looked at them as role models.

The decision was made, the damage is done. Athletes can learn from this by knowing their responsibilities and their priorities.

Leaders have a team that looks up to them, and the position should not be taken lightly. Situations like this can be prevented, all someone has to do is think, and decide.

One positive aspect of this situation is that the boys were mature enough to immediately apologize to everyone the next day. They do regret the poor decision, and probably wish they could do things differently.

Hopefully, everyone can learn from the situation, because a team is only as strong as the weakest player.

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in t he morning

It will fulfill the childhood dreams of many of the 09-10 Rustler football players to just play in the State AA Championship game tomorrow; however, it will not come without blood, sweat, and tears. The Rustler squad has toiled with the august sun, spent countless hours in the weight room during the off-season, and they have spent two and a half hours each day for almost three months sharpening their tusks for their final battle. They’ve honed in during film sessions and chalk sessions all in preparation of one final gridiron test. A test they are poised to ace.

All in all, under the legend, Coach Jack Johnson, the Rustlers have won 12 championships. The most recent championship came in 2004 with next level stars such a Drew Savage, Matt Pancich, and Austin Mullins. This season brings with it a whole new cavalcade of stars. The 0910 Rustler squad brings with it a junior quarterback who stands alone atop the AA statistical board. They are blessed with four receivers in the top twenty five in receptions as well as the number one target in the state. They have a bruising, clock controlling, tailback who leads the state in rushing touchdowns. Not to mention a who’s who of defensive front men. However; each and every one of them will tell you it means little without a team accolade.

They will tell you they are a unit, and they have come together like brothers. Each of them hoping to find Fall’s rhythm in hopes of attaining a small piece of history.

The Rustlers are headed by junior quarterback Jake Bleskin who comes into the championship game tomorrow leading the state in completions, yards, and touchdown passes. As well as leading the state in these categories he comes in with a passer rating of 104.9. To put that in perspec-

tive, his campaign this season has yielded a higher rating than that of Drew Brees’s thus far. He hasn’t done it all on his own; he is protected by a hard working offensive line. His primary target has been tight-end Jordan Harper who leads the state in receptions as well as receiving touchdowns; however, he has also found three other targets with regularity this season. The “Three Amigos” of the Rustler receiving core [pictured left] have caught the ball with regularity racking up big numbers and finding themselves in the top twenty five of AA receivers. Greg Oswood, Payton Skawinski, and Kurtis Parsons have combined with tailback Gavin Hagfors for over 120 receptions, 1600 yards, and fourteen touchdowns. Bleskin has spread the ball around well, and with three different, but productive players it hasn’t been hard.

The Rustlers come into the state championship with a potent offense as well as a stingy defense. As we saw in the first meeting between these teams in week six they are as even as two teams can get. I believe there are several keys for the rustlers to bring home a thirteenth state championship. The rustler defense must fly to the ball as well as play smart in the secondary.

In the 04’ game Matt Pancich had two interceptions. If the Rustlers could have momentum changers such as that and win the turnover battle it could help tip the scales.

Bleskin must spread the ball around forcing away the double teams on Harper. The Rustler offensive line must open up holes for Gavin early and often. Finally the rustler defense must limit the “big play” and play hard for forty eight minutes plus. If the Rustlers can do these things they will come back through mid canyon passing around that most precious of plaques. Good luck to all of you Rustlers tomorrow.

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19 Kava Huestis earns accolades in world of Western riding the stampede 11.19.09

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A CMR student has harnessed her skills as a horse rider to win several competitions statewide, awing judges.

Last month, junior Kava Huestis participated in the 2009 Yearling Futurity competition held in Billings. With her horse, Fire and Dynamite, she took the first place prize of $1076. Huestis also placed first in the Two-Year-Old Futurity competition.

And last March, Kava participated in a prestigious competition in Las Vegas with her horse, George.

“Before I can remember, I was on a horse. I’ve just always enjoyed it,” Huestis said.

Huestis, 16, has been riding horses as early as age 8. And through the years, horse riding has become a serious hobby for Huestis and is now an integral part of her life. She now competes in about 18 riding and showing competitions annually.

Preparing for a competition junior Kava Huestis makes sure her horse is ready for action. Photo courtesy of Kava Huestis.

“I was scared at first,” she said.

But she quickly overcame her initial apprehension when she found out that horse riding can be a great way to relieve stress and express her emotions freely.

“If I had a bad day, riding helps me relax. I can release my emotions and not care,” she said.

Kava extremely values the relationship she has with her horses.

“It’s fun to be around them and experience how different each one of them actually is. Every horse of mine has a different personality,” she said. “Like George sometimes sticks his tongue out. I don’t know why.”

George, one of her two main horses, is currently in Washington with Huestis’s trainer to prepare for the next competition.

“My trainer keeps him in condition so that he’ll be ready for the next competition,” Huestis said.

George is just one of six horses that Huestis currently owns.

“Well there’s Jade, Red, Romeo, Luigi, Abby, and George,” she said.

Like George, Luigi, the youngest, is also a quarter horse. Romeo is a thoroughbred. Red is an Irish sport horse thoroughbred and is also Kava’s jumper. A jumper is a horse that competes in various jumping competitions.

“George only does calm stuff. But Red is total adrenaline all the time. He makes me have to think about every move that he makes because it can be dangerous,” she said.

Kava knows that her parents worry about her riding. She says that they know how dangerous it can be and would hate to see her make a mistake and end up seriously injuring herself.

“My dad can’t watch me jump. It makes him too nervous,” Huestis said.

Gleeming with pride junior Kava Huestis presents her champion horse, George. Photo courtesy of Kava Huestis.

“I just have to trust him,” she said.

Trust is very important when your horse is jumping over 4 foot tall fences.

“It’s intense,” she said. “I’ve fallen off quite a few times and that can be scary.”

Huestis is fond of each of her horses, but having as many as six horses can cause some problems.

“I have too many,” she said. “It gets too expensive. All of the costs add up. I need to downsize.”

Apart from the costs of upkeep, it is

also difficult to balance riding with school work. Huestis practices every day, excluding Monday, with her horse Red. “It’s hard. I’m up really late. Sometimes I have to just say ‘sorry horse’,” she said.

But it’s all worth it for Kava. She plans to continue riding and maybe even become a professional trainer.

“I would really like to be a trainer. I think that’s what I want to do. And I have this vision of being in California, but that’s obviously not set in stone,”

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The 2009 season for C.M. Russell’s varsity volleyball team started out a little rocky, but senior Remick Ramsey never gave up hope.

“We have tons of talent, but we just had a rough start bringing it all on the court,” said Ramsey.

When the season started in August, some fans were doubtful of the Lady Rustler’s ability to take it all the way.

They didn’t listen to critics, and just kept pushing on. Their positive attitude, determination and work ethic payed off immensely throughout the season. “[The season] was great. We beat teams we never thought we would and we made it to state,” said Ramsey.

For Ramsey, the highlight of the season was beating Billings Senior for the first time in 9 years.

“It was an intense game,” said Ramsey.

For senior Katie Klick, this season turned out to be a The team celebrates a score against Billings West on Oct. 15 Photo by Beth Britton. great learning experience.

“I think it’s helped me become a better leader,” said Klick recognizes the apprehension some had about Klick. “I am able to communicate with coaches and players this season, but it never bothered her. to get the job done.”

“I don’t think some people expected us to make Klick has a few regrets about this season, but she’s it to state, but as a team no one had any doubt that we greatful for her teammates’ support. would.”

“The season had its ups and downs,” said Klick, “I Though the season’s beginning was less than perfect, wish we could have ended it a little better, but the group of the Lady Rustler volleyball team never gave up and ended Hitting it over the edge, seniors Katie Klick and Kaitlyn Wrigley girls I played with were amazing.” the season with accomplishments they had not reached in score against Bozeman High School. Photo by Megan Russell.

Klick, along with many of her senior teammates, plans years. to continue playing volleyball on the colligiate level, but she’s not sure where she’s going.

Performance at state breeds mixed feelings between teams josh philyaw

At the beginning of the season, senior and captain Joe Nommensen and the rest of the boys Varsity Soccer team had a goal in mind: win state.

However, as hard as the team tried the goal was not met.

“The team was disappointed. The fact that we lost to Butte, that we already beat twice, was frustrating,“ Nommensen said.

“Me being a senior was more disappointing. It’s my last year, last chance.” Although the major goal was not met, the team had other goals that they did reach.

“We progressed with each game,” Nommensen said.

They had a good season, but he said he would like to change a few parts of it.

“I wasn’t the best captain, so I would change some things there,” Nommensen said. However, he did say that the team had “good team chemistry.”

Like Nommensen, junior Cameron Livdahl was also disappointed that they lost to Butte.

“Our coach Rob Zimmerman was happy/ angry with the season,” Livdahl said. “We need to improve next year. We need to win.”

Everyone grows with every game and everyone gets stronger, Livdahl said.

“This is the most interesting season,” Livdahl said. “I will miss the team, most of all Chase Overton or Joe Nommensen.”

Livdahl also plays Futsol, a game just like soccer only it is played

indoors and they use a heavier ball.

“It is probably most fun because you don’t have a rude coach yelling at you,” Livdahl said jokingly.

The boys’ team didn’t make it to state, but the girls went on to represent CMR in third place.

Senior Amy Peterson enjoyed her last year on the Varsity Soccer team.

“When we won crosstown it felt really great,” Peterson said.

“It’s crosstown and it also meant we were going to state.”

“I thought that we were all confident. I knew that we were going to do really good,” Peterson said. “We wanted to win state and play beautifully (our team motto).”

“I’m going to miss my friends, and playing a sport that we love together,” Peterson added. “We are all close but we get in little fights. It’s like family.”

That family pulled together at the end of the season.

“It felt good to end the season with a win,” Peterson said. “I don’t regret any part of the season. It was my best year.”

Sophomore Lise Spencer also enjoyed the season.

“I know that we all put in 100 percent. We did everything to win,” Spencer said. “We have great team captains. We all work, win, and lose as a team. We have a strong team.”

Spencer said that she was so excited for the seniors that this was really for them and the coach. Everyone’s hard work paid off.

“I enjoyed every minute of the season,” Spencer said. “I hope we have just as great of a season next year.”

All State Soccer Girls Haley Vining Macie Netz Boys Joe Nommensen All Conference Girls Ali Zimmerman Misty Berdeaux Amy Peterson Boys Chase Overton Nicholas Downs

Honorable Mention Lexie Pyette

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Go Big or Go Home

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CMR students pull the trigger during this year’s hunting season

meg smith Leaving buildings for mountains and replacing cement roads with gravel ones are all a part of the hunting experience. And Montana is home to all kinds of hunters from areas all over the state. These individuals come out with the changing of the colors and take their prey through archery, rifles, and shotguns.

ery time that the ducks are coming in or that huge buck is standing in front of me. It’s something that I don’t think I will ever be able to find anywhere else.”

Pretty in camo

She may wear pink to the prom, but Kayleigh Handa, a sophomore at CMR, can rough it in the wild when it comes to shooting that buck worth bragging about. It doesn’t hurt that she has been Just for the rush going hunting with her dad for her entire life and The quiet of the hunt, the stealth of the stalk, and the adrena- he was even there to cheer her on when she shot line pulsing through his body when that huge buck turns broad- her first buck. side are all what brought sophomore Joel Cartwright to hunting.

They headed toward the area just outIt started when a 12 year old kid woke up before the sun and side Ulm and they were searching for the biggest In the cold of winter, Kayleigh Handa supports her big buffalo headed into the cold prairie. His target: antelope. He and his dad whitetails they could find. Being 12 years old and kill. Photo courtesy of Kayleigh Handa. spent the day roaming the grasslands, looking for that pair of ant- fresh out of hunting education, Handa says she lers sticking above the grass. Finally, they saw the antlers. This was “really nervous before I pulled the trigger beis what had Cartwright nervous as he thought, “Wow, he’s big. cause it was a hard shot to make. But I was just hoping I wouldn’t What if I miss?” But the shot came miss when I pulled the trigger.” through and he was hooked. From

Well, she did and the bullet that moment on, Cartwright has came out straight and true. She bagged gone hunting every season. a 2-by-3 whitetail that day and came However, the thrill of the kill away with her very first buck. isn’t all that brought Cartwright to

Although Ulm isn’t the only Rifle hunting. It’s a bonding experience area they find to spend their days trackAntelope General: between two generations. “I hunt ing animals. Lately, Handa and her dad

Oct. 11- Nov. 8 with my dad a lot. He has taught me have been hunting on a friend’s ranch pretty much everything that I know near Belt Creek. But in the past they Deer/ Elk General: about it.” have gone to a variety of places all over

Oct. 25- Nov. 29 Getting back to the “primal hunt the state.

Moose/ Sheep/ Goat: for survival” may be a stretch, but

With a variety of places, the old must teach the young, and however, comes a variety of animals.

Sept. 15- Nov. 29 Cartwright is glad to have a dad She has shot a couple antelope, whitewho can teach him so much. “It’s just tail and mule deer, and even a mighty fun to get out and spend time with buffalo. Her buffalo was shot on a bufArchery him.” falo farm in Montana, using a 270 rifle.

Antelope: The two bond over more than Shooting this exotic animal was “kind

Sept. 5- Oct. 10 just deer, although. Cartwright has of intense, but I was really excited to shot plenty of deer, a few antelope, shoot it,” says Handa.

Big Horn Sheep: ducks, geese, upland birds, and two

Her hunting partner is al Sept. 5- Sept. 14 elk. ways the same though: her dad. “I hunt Deer/ Elk: “I killed a porcupine this year with my dad and I go with him because with my bow. Is that weird?” he said I’ve gone with him my whole entire

Sept. 5- Oct. 18 jokingly. life.” Hunting is something Handa has This array of animals can all been around her whole life and her dad be found in state, but when asked just makes the experience better.

Shotgun where he prefers to hunt, Cartwright

The preparation for the hunt Pheasant: Kneeling with his prize, sophomore Joel simply replied, “Montana. That’s all is pretty basic. “Mentally, I just imagine Cartwright shows off his European Mount.

Oct. 10- Jan. 1, 2010 I’m saying.” It seems that mum is myself making the shot,” says Handa.

Photo courtesy of Joel Cartwright. the word when it comes to revealing

And despite common ideas, Turkey- Fall: prime hunting spots. girl hunters don’t get as much grief for

Sept. 1- Jan. 1, 2010 These hunting spots get full use as he uses bow and arrow, it as believed by some. Hanada says, “I’ve never gotten grief for General Waterfowl: rifle, and shotgun to kill his prey. With a mind for new experi- being a girl hunter. It is way more common these days.” ences, Cartwright says, “I took up archery this year and I really

But getting grief or not, Handa proves anyone that be Oct. 3- Jan. 27, 2009 enjoy it.” lieves girls are too gentle to be behind a scope very, very wrong.

Goose: It’s more than just a pastime for him, however.

Oct. 3- Jan. 15, 2010 “The thing I get out of hunting is a rush. It comes over me ev-

Hunting on time

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Girls, boys basketball prepared to play “We’re the tightest group CMR’s megan bernhardt

Rustler basketball season is almost here, and senior Kate Striepe could not be more ready.

“I think [the season] will be pretty good, if we stay together as a team.”

“We got a lot of experience, and a lot of returning guys,” senior Jade Klette said. “They make up really well for the guys we lost, but it will be hard without Tanner [Bleskin].”

Both Striepe and Klette expect their respective teams to be in the State tournament in March. Klette fully expects the boys to be “State Champs again.”

“If we stay together and play as a team, we’ll be in the championship game,” Striepe said.

“We’ll have ups and downs, but we will be in that game.”

Striepe said she is looking for-

ward to the game against Butte the most.

“They crushed our dreams last year at state, so now we owe them a few games.”

“I think we’ll be able to handle them this year.”

For the boys, Klette is looking forward to the Bozeman game.

“They’re probably the best team.”

The girls are “one big happy family” according to Striepe.

The feelings of love aren’t just something that is strictly for the girls. Klette definitely feels the love on the Rustler boys basketball team.

“The thing that’s great about this team is everyone’s friends. It’s really special. I’ll even say we’re the tightest group CMR’s ever had.”

ever had”

Girls basketball starts on Nov. 23, and the first game is Dec. 11 against Helena Capital in Helena.

Photo by Beth Britton.

Rustler wrestling team ready, looking toward great season Members of team don’t make predictions, but still expect year to go well megan bernhardt

Wrestling coaches Aaron Jensen, Shane Maurer, Tom Maurer, and Russ Floerchinger stand tall and proud in the wrestling room.

Photo by Megan Bernhardt.

For senior wrestler Mike Budeski, season predictions are not something he does.

However, he is excited for the season and expects it to go well.

Head coach Aaron Jensen also hopes for great results throughout the season.

“Most of the kids put in a pretty good offseason. All of the kids will be improved from last year.”

“Everybody’s kinda fired up,” Budeski said.

This season is really important for the seniors, Mitch Rohrback, Budeski, and Cody West.

“All the seniors have really big goals; Mitch wants a state championship,” Jensen said.

He is looking forward to

seeing the seniors meet their goals and seeing everyone’s improvement.

The season officially starts with the first day of practice on Nov. 19.

The first meet is the Billings Invitational, on Dec. 4.

“Everybody’s enthusiastic and excited,” Jensen said.

He also said the season is “pretty wide open this year,” meaning really anyone could win state.

The State Tournament is the weekend of Feb. 12 and 13, in Billings.

Budeski said “having fun on trips with coach [Jensen]” is what he is looking forward to most about the season.

The Word on Huestis Josh Huestis, CMR basketball player, committed to Stanford University

Senior Josh Huestis recently signed his letter of intent to play at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and he’s feeling pretty good about his decision to attend a Division I school.

“I think it’s the perfect move in order for me to reach my full potential as a player. It just felt right. I knew I couldn’t go wrong wherever I chose, but this was just a gut decision and my gut told me that Stanford would fit me best.”

Huestis said “the chance to play for such a great coach and for such a great program, and to be able to get a world class education for free,” is something he’s very excited about.

As far as his future plans go, he would “like to play professionally somewhere, whether the NBA or overseas, that would be my dream. However, after I’m done playing I’d like to run my own sports medicine clinic.”

John Cislo, CMR basketball head coach

CMR head basketball coach John Cislo has plenty of experience with Huestis’ playing style and personality. “[The decision] is a good one. It’s a good fit academically and athletically. It gives him a chance to play in the Pac-10 at one of the better schools in the nation.”

Cislo has been impressed with Huestis’ unselfishness, which he says has gotten Heustis to where he is today. Huestis’ main goal is “what’s best for the team,” according to Cislo.

Attending Stanford is a new opportunity for Huestis, and it’s a “great opportunity to play on a national level.”

If Huestis keeps the “same work ethic he has now, in class and on the court,” Cislo said, “he’ll achieve his goals.”

Johnny Dawkins, Stanford basketball head coach

Stanford head coach Johnny Dawkins is excited for Huestis to come to Stanford next season.

“I think he’ll be a great addition to our family.”

Dawkins also said Huestis’ decision is a “great opportunity for Stanford and Josh” because it’s “a great fit for Josh and his family.”

Dawkins said he is most excited about “watching him develop.”

“He has a lot of gifts. He’s a bigger player at his school now because of his height.”

At Stanford, Huestis will make the transition from the 5 (center), which he currently plays, to a wing player.

Overall though, Huestis’ decision looks like a good one.

“We’re capable of making dreams come true.”

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Rustlers overcome fourth quarter challenges to make it to state josh philyaw

It looks as if the Rustlers had a little bit of trouble on Friday, Nov. 13.

In the first ten minutes wide, receiver Payton Skawinski was sacked, resulting in a left ankle sprain, and was out for the rest of the game. The Helena High Bengals were ahead by seven points by the first five minutes of the fourth quarter.

However, the Rustlers came back scoring 14 more points in the last nine minutes of the game. The final score was 21- 14.

Junior quarterback Jake Bleskin is happy with the season overall.

“It would mean a lot to win the state championship, we have come far this year,” Bleskin said. “This is good for the seniors because they have waited for this and to go out on a winning note would be great.”

“The loss to Helena Capital was a learning experience, and winning eleven games so far is great,” Bleskin said.

The Rustlers have had a good season. They have met all their goals so far.

“Beating the Bison, making it to the state championships, and being state champs,” Bleskin said. “I’m going to do what I do every game to try to win.”

Not even an injury is going to get in their way.

Bleskin said that Skawinski is a big part of their team, but when someone gets injured people step up on both offense and defense.

Like Bleskin, junior defensive tackle, Dylen Atchisons think that an injury doesn’t largely affect the team.

“It affected us, but I don’t think it hurt us any,” Atchison said. “We played just as hard without him, as we do with him.”

“I think that we are a strong enough team that we will beat Capital in their back yard,” Atchison said. “Losing to Capital the first time will just make us play that much harder.”

“We are going to go down there and take care of business,” Atchison said. “My game plan is to shut down offense their as soon as possible.”

Like Atchison, senior running back Greg Oswood knows that the loss to Capital helps the team grow stronger.

“We learn from our mistakes. It helps us get better for the next week,” Oswood said.

Adding that they are going to play their game at their level.

“Winning the state championships would be a perfect way to end my career at CMR,” Oswood said. Adding that he would like to see his teammate Payton Skawinski participate at state.

“He is a big part of our team. Some kids stepped in for him (at the semi-finals), but we would like to have him back this week,” Oswood said.

Junior running back Gavin Hagfors agrees with Oswood about the loss against Capital.

“The loss to capital was a learning experience, anytime you lose it gets you down,” Hagfors said. “If you use a loss in the right way you can learn more from it than any win.”

Losing to Capital it created another goal for the team: beat Capital at state.

“Teamwork is important for success,” Hagfors said. “The bonding of the team, and how everyone is so close together has been a great experience.”

The team’s bonding and success has led them to the state championships.

“Winning state would be phenomenal,” Hagfors said. “To have all the hard work pay off would be great.”

“Winning state is the ultimate goal,” Hagfors said.

Senior right end Bryan Graupmann agrees with Hagfors that the teamwork and friendship is a great experience.

“It’s great because we have been friends for so long. We help someone if they mess up and help them to not make that mistake again,” Graupmann said.

Having the two point loss to Helena Capital was the worst part of the season, Graupmann said.

He stated that the team needs to “focus on a mental game” when approaching state.

“It would feel great. It would show that CMR is again one of the best high school football teams,” Graupmann said. “It would allow Coach Jack Johnson to get another state championship.”

“I wouldn’t change any part of this season. It has allowed us to fix what is wrong and show us what is right,” Graupmann said. “If we didn’t have them we wouldn’t be the team that we are.”

Facing off at the semifinal games, Rustlers block Helena High Bengal’s offense, Friday Nov. 13.

Photo by Zach Winter

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