Annual assembly showcases student talent

Kristi Gange, Features Editor
May 6, 2012

CMR is a school full of passionate performers who rarely get to showcase their talent for the student body. Junior Alyssa McClain was an audience member at an annual assembly that changes that. “I think it’s a good thing,” McClain said. “We hear our band, choir and orchestra play when most students... Read more »

Filling the vacancy in my head and my heart

Kristi Gange, Features Editor
April 3, 2012

Perfectly crisp harmonies and soft melodic songs make my head float and allow me a small escape from life for three and half short minutes. The indie folk group The Head and the Heart is my new, long anticipated, obsession. After years of searching, I found a band that I can listen to for hours and not... Read more »

Jordan Kemp, Guest Writer
April 3, 2012

Bazinga! It’s on season five and going strong, hands down the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” is da bomb.  For someone who is a nerd and needs somebody to relate to and want a really good laugh, this is most definitely the show for you.  There are four main nerds that you can bond and relate... Read more »

“21 Jump Street” does not disappoint

Jen Verzuh, Staff Writer
April 3, 2012

When I walked into the movie theatres to see “21 Jump Street” I wasn’t expecting anything special or of particular quality, yet when I came back out I was still laughing and thoroughly impressed with the film, even considering coming back to see it later with more friends. Though the film is inspired... Read more »

Thunder Hill roars in Great Falls

Jennifer Irwin, Guest Writer
April 3, 2012

Did you just see that? Number93 just went into the wall. Going four wide to cross the finish line. Ending the race, number 93 – Clay Irwin — flips three times over the finish line. A good way to finish a race, right? Yes for some people the wrecks are all they come to watch, but for Clay... Read more »

The Vow: A New Outlook on Love

Brittani Halvari, Guest Writer
April 3, 2012

A few weeks ago, my two best friends, Alicia and Haley, and I went to go see the new chick flick, “The Vow.” I had been anticipating the chance to see this movie ever since I first saw the preview for it. I immediately fell in love with this movie. It had everything in it from comedy to tear-jerking... Read more »

“Book maniac” declares love for Mr. Darcy

Alyssa McClain, Guest Writer
April 3, 2012

Books. I love books. Some teenagers have an aversion to reading, but not me. If it were possible I would stay awake until I read every book I’ve ever wanted to indulge myself in. If I had to narrow down what my favorite book or series is there would be a tie between Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice... Read more »

Drama department to present “Noises Off”

Jarrett Workman, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012

The lights open up to a two-story set. The storyline will keep you laughing. And senior Marquis Archuleta falls down a flight of stairs. It all adds up to the drama department’s spring performance of “Noises Off.” It is centered around a cast of eight characters who are actors trying to put on... Read more »

Students preparing for district music festival

Jordan Kemp, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012

Each spring choir, band, and orchestra students prepare and brace themselves for two brutal days of music, otherwise known as District Music Festival. This year it is scheduled for April 19-20. All high school students from the district ready themselves to perform in front of audiences and judges for... Read more »

Predicting the Grammys- editor steps in to tell who should, will win

Caitlyn Aakre
January 2, 2012

As a person with functioning ears, I enjoy music. As you know, the Grammys announced their nominations in a concert on Nov. 30. The awards are set to take place on Feb. 12. I was invited to a Grammy decision meeting (just kidding) and I know the winners. So here you go. You’re welcome. Record of the... Read more »