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The student news site of C. M. Russell High School

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The student news site of C. M. Russell High School

Rustler News

On Sept. 23, sophomores from CMR test their physical strength at the FBI tent at the annual WOW Day at College of Great Falls-MSU and the University of Providence.

CMR students see what being in the working world is all about

Kacie King and TeyLynn Richerson September 30, 2025

On Sept. 23, Charles M. Russell High School sophomores explored various careers at the World of Works event. They got to see what jobs there are now and what those jobs entail. There were six main areas,...

Drone shot of the aftermath of Kirk's assassination.

Teachers and student share thoughts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Tanner Ogg and Malena Gangi September 22, 2025

     Charlie Kirk, A conservative American activist and an influential ally of Donald Trump was assassinated on Sept. 10      Charlie Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University...

Caution: This fence has given up.

Who Took Down The Tennis Fence? Rustlers Have Theories

Newspaper Staff September 7, 2025

     Surrounding the Charles M Russell tennis courts is a strong fence protecting the courts and the players. It also prevents tennis balls from escaping. However, in recent days the eastern side of...

Rounding up the Rustlers

Rounding up the Rustlers

Malena Gangi, Editor in Chief August 30, 2025

     On August 25, the front commons and parking lot of C.M. Russell High School came alive with the annual Rustler Roundup, a tradition that marks the start of every new school year. What’s usually...

Students flock together to talk, dance and socialize.

80’s Return in Full Swing

Shay Cochran, staff writer May 30, 2025

     The orchestra 80’s themed dance was an organized event hosted by Orchestra teacher here at CMR, Steve Olson in the interest of raising money for the trip to LA, California. The dance was a student...

Chanteur choir prepare to enrich themselves with music and song.

Choir seniors continue their musical journeys onto brighter futures

Ethan Smith, staff writer May 28, 2025

FIne arts consists of many classes ranging from music classes to drama, but for three specific seniors, choir has been their fine arts for the past four years.  “I'm so passionate about choir. I...

On May 15, students of all grades gathered in the C. M. Russell parking lot prepared to watch "The Sandlot" and support 'The Lost Enzyme' fundraiser.

Lights, Camera, Action: HOSA’s Drive-in for Lost Enzyme Research

Malena Gangi, President May 27, 2025

  Under the clear night sky on May 15, students from C. M. Russell High School gathered in the main student parking lot with their buttery popcorn, candy, and blankets to attend and support the HOSA...

Senior role models Kaydence Gilroy and Jack Orthman guide their group of incoming freshmen throughout the halls of CMR.

Upperclassmen welcome incoming freshmen with open arms

Malena Gangi, staff writer May 20, 2025

     With a screech of the brakes and a woosh of the school bus doors opening, crowds of current eighth graders are unleashed onto the C. M. Russell High School grounds. As they are welcomed by the...

Skaer takes flight in his new job

Skaer takes flight in his new job

Shay Cockroach May 12, 2025

Steve Skaer is a qualified, professional and influential teacher. 2025 is Skaer’s last year bestowing his math knowledge upon. Skaer had made plans to get his own website up and running known as “Math...

BOOM! The gun blasts, official starting the 45th annual Ice Breaker.

Starting off spring with a strong stride

Ethan Smith May 2, 2025

On April 27, a breezy and warm Sunday afternoon, the Ice Breaker – an annual road race that is run by hundreds of people each year – took place in Great Falls. The race features three distances –...

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