RUSTLER NEWS

by Zack Jarvis

Actors running lines through their head frantically trying to recall their first lines for the show. Crew members making sure everyone has done their job before the lights go up. The stage managers have their headsets on and the lights go down. “The Odd Couple” is ready to start. Read the rest of this entry »

by Dirk Lawhon

READERS AND FANS BE WARNED. In my discussion of this particular episode I am only going to talk about the goings-on on the island. I am choosing to omit the flashes sideways for this episode due to it being, for the most part, fairly superfluous information and I am pressed for time. Also, I have broken the episode down into its two plots: Ben’s plot and the Jack-Hurley-Richard plot. Read the rest of this entry »

 Spirituality impacts how people behave in this world, and there is a plethora to celebrate one’s beliefs. From Buddhists to Hindus; from Jews to Native Americans; from Christians to Atheists: people celebrate and practice their spirituality on their own terms. The diversity between religions may cause conflict, but when it boils down to it, each human has the same goal: To practice their spirituality so that they may better their lives. Societies around the world regard spirituality to be an important aspect of their lives, and CMR is no different.  

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by Emily Peterson

As February comes to a close and the bulbs of spring emerge from the almost thawed earth, I begin to lament the loss of winter. It’s neither the frigid temperatures nor the three-inch thick ice coating the student lot that I’m sad to see go. Read the rest of this entry »

Taking a stand, Break My Fall guitarist Kenan Shalz rocks out on stage at the 406 club. Photo by Austin Lahr.

The floor is filled. In front lies the stage lit with an array of colors bouncing off the red walls behind. In front of the stage stands a fellow who passionately claims the inches closest to the stage. Behind him is the crowd that covers the entire dance floor. All of them stand, waiting for the band currently walking on stage to take them away from reality– at least for the time being.

Though some local fans are passionate about the local music “scene,” all has not been good for this dying soul. Great Falls musicians have yet again entered a phase that consists of building the local music scene, but the question raised is whether or not Great Falls can keep the spirit of the scene alive. Read the rest of this entry »

Drama students tackle “The Will Project,” “The Odd Couple”

by Simon Ljunggren

If there is one CMR student who lives and breathes on drama class and plays, it’s junior Scott Hill. In fact, it’s something that he sees as a passion. Read the rest of this entry »

Devine reveals origin of the Rustler mascot

Great Falls resident and 1966 CMR graduate Dan Devine. Photo by Nick Schulz.

by Nick Schulz

C.M. Russell High School graduate Dan Devine did more in high school than just school work. In fact, if it were not for him we would not be the Mighty Rustlers today.

In 1965 the construction of CMR had just been completed and “everybody had such pride in the new school,” Devine said. Devine, along with many other students, came to CMR Read the rest of this entry »

Demonstrating the technique, teacher Tom Cubbage makes the popular Japanese food sushi to his students. Photo by Zach Winter.

by Zach Winter

   Speech and Debate classes got a little extra out of their class when learning about demonstrations. Rather than just a boring lecture on how to do a demonstration, their teacher, Tom Cubbage, showed them how a demonstration was done by making sushi for the class. He made summer rolls and maki with fresh ingredients and newly steamed white rice. Students gave their compliments to their demonstrator and chef, but stayed away from the wasabi.

Features Editor Dayton Smith interviews Gabe Palmer — a running series called “1 in 1600″ in which Stampede staffers randomly discover the characters who call CMR home.

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Managing Editor Meghan O’Dell interviews Jordan Bagley — a running series called “1 in 1600″ in which Stampede staffers randomly discover the characters who call CMR home.

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