Jazz Workshop gives opportunities to students
Katie Rider, Copy Editor
January 25, 2012
GFHS’s jazz band, the Blue Notes, and Rhapsody Choir had their annual visit from University of Idaho teachers, who came and set up clinics for individual instruments. The clinicians came and began instruction for the students on the first Thursday after break and the students had two days to prepare... Read more »
You could be the winner!
Julia Gustafson
January 18, 2012
First Lady Nancy Shweitzer announced a recipe card contest to engage children in exploring gardening, healthy eating, and cooking. Montana students are invited to submit a favorite family recipe that includes ingredients that can be grown in a garden. Alternatively, students can submit drawings or... Read more »
Sleep Paralysis : The Terrifying Phenomenon
Jordan Purinton, Executive Editor
January 16, 2012
I recently had the misfortune of experiencing the phenomenon known as sleep paralysis firsthand. One’s body naturally goes through different sleep cycles, one known as REM (rapid eye movement). A certain portion of this is called REM atonia. During this, certain neurotransmitters are inhibited... Read more »
A Fright Charged Day
Kristen Hanning, Feature Editor
January 13, 2012
On an average day most people do not take into large consideration the date on the calendar. Though, on certain days of the year that is precisely people’s main focus. On Friday the 13th dozens of heads remain in bed, work is neglected, and sales even drop. The distorted fear of Friday the 13th is... Read more »
How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Sara Moltzan, Feature Section Co-editor
January 6, 2012
27% of people have quit their New Year’s resolution as of the end of the first week. For most people it was just too hard to give up what they loved. If you are one of these people or someone who didn’t make a resolution this year there’s no need to worry. After reading these tips you will... Read more »
Students dance appropriately and enjoy themselves at ‘Big City Dreams’ prom
December 19, 2011
The days leading up to prom were more than a little tense, with the grinding incident that shook both students and faculty, but the students preformed exceptionally, and showed the community what true bison pride is. Junior Lauren Hering, the prom queen, expressed how she felt about prom, “I think... Read more »
Student Speakers Master Communication
Austin Mu, Opinion Editor/Journalist
December 16, 2011
The supplementary organization of speech and debate is still alive and thriving throughout the public schools of Montana. Once a part of the program, students are offered the chance to develop the lifetime skills of speech craft and sportsmanship among other equally imperative abilities. “Kids that... Read more »
Famous guy from Great Falls High
December 15, 2011
The list of famous people at Great Falls High is pretty paltry to say the least. We’ve had a few small name football players, a couple of governmental figures, some decent wrestlers, and that one guy who wrote Independence Day, but nothing too substantial in the entertainment world. With the exception... Read more »
Mission: Mobility
December 15, 2011
“I want to say the injury has changed my life entirely. It changed the way I view the world, behave, and just about everything.” Kunho Kim explained the difference of his life was, and how much it has changed in just the last few years. He came to GFHS as a junior in the 2010-2011 school year. He... Read more »
Cyberbullying
Kristen Hanning, Feature Editor
December 15, 2011
Social media can be used to spread information faster than imaginable from traditional sources. It can discover a new sensation overnight. It can connect people that otherwise would be impossible. When properly used its benefits are limitless. Unfortunately that is not always the case. If Social media... Read more »