Student Newspaper The Volume 117 Edition 7 Prospector May 3, 2018 Carroll seniors prepare for graduation

Dr. Leslie Angel Photo courtesy of Carroll College

Becca Poliquin Photo courtesy of Peri Dropping 2017 Graduates celebrate commencement Photo courtesy of Carroll College

Nichole Rang ly liked this model since it’s allowed us tools to help me challenge myself and 2018 Staff Writer to focus on that true connection to our my beliefs, and to open up to new ideas community.” and people. The passionate people I am Commencement n Saturday, May 12, The faculty speaker chosen to speak surrounded by— my peers, professors, 303 graduates will walk this year is Leslie Angel, assistant and advisors— have always encouraged Calendar the PE Center stage to professor of psychology. Angel has been me to follow my own passions by their receive their well-de- a professor at Carroll for nine years example. I want to carry the community served diplomas as and received the Outstanding Teaching I’ve found at Carroll with me, and from Cap and gown distribution Carroll College’s 108th Award in 2017. it, like branches from a tree, contribute Wednesday, May 9 graduating class. “Speaking at graduation and receiving to new and diverse communities.” OPrior to commencement, seniors the Outstanding Teaching Award have While graduation is about celebrating 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. will attend the mandatory graduation been two of the biggest honors of my the successful current students, it is also Thursday, May 10 rehearsal on Friday, May 11, at 1 p.m. career,” said Angel. “It’s a tall order, so a time to recognize Carroll’s alumni. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. in the PE Center. Following rehearsal, honestly there’s a lot of fear associated Renee Wall, director of alumni and fam- O'Connell Hall lobby and the President’s Toast will take place with it, too.” ily relations, has been working closely conference rooms on the steps of St. Charles. During the Angel plans to give the seniors advice with the alumni to plan events for the toast, the class of 2018 bricks will be during her speech. Golden Graduate Reunions. unveiled and the time capsule will be “I plan to give my recommendations “There are about 45 total alumni filled. Family and guests are welcome to on what I wish I knew as a graduate,” participating in Golden Graduate cele- Graduation rehearsal attend this event. said Angel. “Also, I want to talk about brations this year,” said Wall. “About Friday, May 11 The Baccalaureate Mass will be held what common advice given to students 30 of them from the classes of ’58 and 1 p.m. , PE Center at the Cathedral of St. Helena at 10 a.m. should be avoided.” ’68 will actually go through commence- and commencement will be at 2 p.m. in The student speaker chosen to speak ment. There is one person from the class the PE Center on Saturday, May 12. this year is Becca Poliquin, a senior his- of ’48 that may be able to come this President's Toast This year’s graduating class is split tory and theology major from Hamilton, year.” nearly half and half of in-state and out- Montana. The alumni enjoy being part of com- Friday, May 11 of-state students. The top five degrees “I am honored to be asked to speak mencement and sharing their memories 3 p.m. , St. Charles steps students are graduating with this year at graduation,” said Poliquin. “I think with others. are nursing (38), health sciences (29), it’s a culmination of the effort I have “The alumni leave renewed and anthrozoology (27), biology (27), and put into my speech and debate career, excited about Carroll,” said Wall. “They Baccalaureate Mass psychology (18). as well as my general outspoken nature. are so proud of all the graduates and Saturday , May 12 The majority of the graduating class I am grateful to Brent Northup for the what they are doing. This is literally my will be finished with their degrees at public speaking training he’s given me.” favorite event I do all year!” 10 a.m. , Cathedral of St. Helena Carroll when they walk this May. There She plans to speak about the mentor- During all of the graduation events are 17 students who will finish their ship available to Carroll students and happening, students can begin to feel degrees this summer, and 39 students that as graduates, “we should thank overwhelmed. Hall’s advice for graduat- Commencement brunch who will return next fall for one final [these] amazing mentors and strive ing seniors is to go to rehearsals and to Saturday , May 12 semester. to emulate them.” (See page 3 for “just enjoy the moment.” 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Campus Center This is the second year in a row Poliquin's senior speaker profile). “Graduation is a true celebration of Carroll will not have an outside speaker Looking back on her time at Carroll, a huge accomplishment that’s been a for graduation. Instead, a Carroll faculty Poliquin said she has grown up a lot. long time coming,” said Hall. “Re- member and a student were invited to “In many ways, I am unrecognizable member back when you were a fresh- Commencement speak during the ceremony. from the person I was as a freshman,” man in that same gym and think about Saturday , May 12 “We’ve decided not to invite an said Poliquin. “My experience at Carroll how far you have come, personally and 2 p.m. , PE Center external speaker, again, this year,” said has been transformative— I was taught academically.” Cassie Hall, Carroll registrar. “We real-

We Too New Finals Speak Out ASCC board Schedule Page 5 Page 7 Page 15 Thursday, May 3, 2018 2 Campus Letter from the editor I would like to wish the best to my dear Saints, to be grateful for and proud of, and dorms. class of 2018 and congratulate you all on I think this commencement issue offers I believe in being up front about the crossing the finish line of the sometimes plenty of supporting evidence. I myself many battles, both great and small, of glorious and often quite treacherous quest am thankful for all of the conversations Carroll’s students, not only because I am through college. My palms are sweaty and opportunities to explore literature and a moody writer, but because I believe that and it is generally a “mom’s spaghetti” writing in the English Department, as well sharing our struggles helps bring us closer moment as I type this letter to you, seeing as all of the growth as a leader I've expe- together. It is scary to share our struggles as I am mere minutes away from my own rienced as a cadet in the ROTC program. with others, because it contradicts the im- deadline. I’m writing under the influence I'm thankful for the Montana National age of an independent, impeccable young -- under the influence of utter panic, Guard scholarship that made it possible adult that we try to emulate. However, that is. That’s just the life of a student at for me to pay for Carroll. I am in love when I talk to people about the not-so- Carroll, I guess. All too often, the selfies, with Montana and all the opportunities to bright side of things here at Carroll, and snapchats, Gold Team tours, and even go mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and when they tell me about their conflicts and Prospector stories present an image of our cliff diving. My friends are my greatest anxiety, I don’t see them as vulnerable, lives as something you could accompany treasures. I am also incredibly blessed to but stronger for what they are dealing with upbeat acoustic background music. be in a wonderful relationship with Nich- with. I go to school with heroes and prize What the photographs do not show is ole Rang. fighters, and I am graduating with Saints the 48-hour crunch before comparative This issue is particularly meaningful to who have been through hell, and are now anatomy exams, full-time work schedule me because it offers a deeper insight into redeemed by their gallons of sweat and to pay for tuition, the injury that robs you Carroll’s struggles and controversies, such tears. You can't have triumph without trial. of your dream to play on the soccer team, as the tragedy of sexual assault on campus Through the suffering, we have found the post-summer break up, the faith crisis as expressed through the testimonies at strength to persevere and move on to in the middle of Mass, the extra load you We Too Speak Out, the international crises our new missions in the world. We have have to carry for the slacker in the lab as presented at the Social Justice and plenty more battles to fight, but for now, group, the printer that does not work five Human Rights Film Festival, Professor Ed I guess we would do well to celebrate our minutes before class, the professor with Noonan’s thoughts on being Catholic and recent victory. I love you, class of 2018, favorites, the panic attacks, the depres- homosexual, Professor Beth Schoyen’s and I love you, Saints! Zef Larson | Photo courtesy of Kristine Poulsen Photography sion, the loneliness, the enmity between journey as a woman in the male-dominat- individuals that sometimes evolves into a ed field of business, financial concerns Your Editor, life-changing friendship. over the college’s budget and the con- Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot for struction of the new chapel, and even the Zef Larson the class of 2018, as well as all of the problem with beetles for roommates in the

Letter from the 2017-2018 ASCC President Hello everyone!

What a year it has been. I am honored and truly humbled to have spent a year as your ASCC President. This year has been a year of change, and I am so grateful to everyone who has been apart of my journey. I can't thank enough the people who have been involved. I am truly happy to have led ASCC for a year. This next year, I am honored to pass the torch on to Kennedy Bahm. She will do an amazing job, and I have no doubt that she will foster the student voice!

Thank you,

Daniel Olszewski

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The Prospector Thursday, May 3, 2018 Campus 3 Third Annual Social Justice Human Rights Film Festival Senior speaker Rachel Wall Staff Writer profile:

Three film documentaries captured Becca Poliquin the fragility of humanity during the third annual Social Justice Human Rights Audrey Carroll Film Festival, hosted at Carroll College on Monday, April 9, through Wednes- Staff Writer day, April 11. Professors of Carroll College served as panel members to discuss and en- When graduating from college, courage Carroll students and members there are a lot of things one has to of the Helena community to engage debate as they take the next step into with the documentaries shown. their future. The first documentary shown was In doing so, one must also reflect “Welcome to Leith,” a documentary back on the steps they took on their about a white supremacist who attempt- journey to get where they are now. ed to take over a small town in Leith, Becca Poliquin’s journey started in Tucson, Arizona, where she lived North Dakota. our society if stuff like this happens and earned their doctorates. until she was 16 years old and her “It was absolutely terrifying,” said we seriously have to ask ourselves how “Carroll College is a Catholic institu- family moved to Hamilton, Montana. Edith Kort, a community member of and why it happens,” said Roncalli. tion, so we relied on the church’s position She attended her last two years of Helena. “The film was personal for me The last film of the festival played a on social justice as a way to use the film high school there at Hamilton High because I am a first generation American documentary that shows the dangerous festival to draw attention to social justice School. Jew and my parents were refugees from risk people take to cross the Mediterra- issues in the U.S. and around the world While in high school, Poliquin Nazi Germany.” nean Sea to seek asylum in Europe. and to call for respect for all human be- started participating in Speech and Eric Meyer, assistant professor of theol- Alex Street, associate professor of polit- ings,” said Kutufam. Debate. ogy, and Alan Hansen, associate professor ical science, and Jeanette Fregulia, chair Overall, the film festival was a success “My senior year, I did Extempora- of communications, served as the panel- of the history department, served as the with a lot of participation from Carroll neous Speech and Original Oratory. ists Monday night panelists. Students and the Helena community. I came in second at the state com- "The film brings awareness of just how “The film was a good way to bring "I was thrilled to see members of the petition for Original Oratory,” said close racism is to us and shows the need out the humanity of the people who find local Helena community alongside our Poliquin. to organize communities that resist it,” themselves in the bizarre situation of students and colleagues at Carroll attend Her passion for speech and debate said Meyer. setting out on a sinking ship in the hope the film festival,” said Gupta. continued once she came to Carroll The second film played during the of reaching a tiny island where the rules “I hope that the film festival showed College. She has been a member of festival on Tuesday night was “Audrie & of asylum may kick in to protect them,” people that they have a voice and people the Talking Saints, Carroll’s speech Daisy.” This documentary presented the said Street. should use their voice for good,” said Letter from the 2017-2018 ASCC President and debate team, since her freshman victimization of two teenage girls whose Soumitree Gupta, associate professor Fregulia. year here. sexual assaults were filmed. of English, and Kutufam organized the Special thanks go to the Corette Li- “It’s been the time of my life. I’ve Doreen Kutufam, associate professor event. The idea for Carroll’s Social Jus- brary, which sponsored the film festival; gone so many places I otherwise of communication, and Elvira Roncalli, tice and Human Rights film was derived Patrick Harris, director of student activi- wouldn’t have,” said Poliquin. associate professor of philosophy, served from Syracuse University’s Human Rights ties; and the professors of Carroll College While with the Talking Saints, as the panel members. Film Festival. Both Kutufam and Gupta who shared their time and expertise. she did basically everything from "There is something deeply wrong in attended Syracuse University where they Impromptu speeches to Interpretation events. Besides having fun travel- ing to the different events, she also earned awards for her speaking. ROTC German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge “She won the Rocky Mountain Championship in last October,” said Mark Schmutzler, the Assistant Zef Larson Director of Forensics (debate) on Editor campus. “I spent two years as her teammate and two years as her coach; Carroll College’s ROTC program she is enjoyable to work and debate proved outstanding among six other cam- with.” puses from Montana and the northwest Other steps on Poliquin’s jour- region during the German Armed Forces ney here at Carroll College include Proficiency Badge at MSU Bozeman, switching majors from communica- April 21 through 22. tions to history and later adding a Parker Perry, a sophomore business major in theology. major from Oakesdale, Washington, “I started as a communications placed first out of 125 participants and major because I wanted to be a sports was awarded a gold medal with special journalist. I realized quickly that the honors by Sgt. Maj. Ronald Schilling of journalistic style isn’t my thing,” the German Armed Forces. says Poliquin. “I decided after my “I always try to have a mentality where sophomore year that I should just I’m always doing my best, whether it’s study what I love, history.” PT, school, no matter what," said Perry. It was around that time that she The event was physically demanding for also started studying theology. everyone there. I’ve worked especially “The theology major came about hard this year, giving 100 percent every after I took a class with Dr. Hall, and single day at PT. It’s little steps like that got pulled into his sphere of influ- that add up and get you to success.” ence. Honestly, I love theology a lot On day one, cadets shot M9 pistols at so I’m glad it happened.” a 25-meter range and had to swim 100 Now that her studies are nearing meters under four minutes in full uniform. ROTC cadets Photo courtesy of Zef Larson completion, it is time for her to de- At the end, they had to strip off their “You start out sprinting 11 10-meter First-place winner Perry completed the termine what steps she wants to take uniform, down to their swim PT uniform shuttle sprints, where you drop in the 11 10-meter sprints in 37 seconds, the next. Poliquin plans on either joining underneath, before exiting the pool. prone, then get up and sprint again,” said 1000 meter run in three minutes and 12 the Peace Corps or taking a year off The point of this event is to test cadets’ Otis Smith, sophomore in Business from seconds, the 100-meter swim in 2 minutes to work before applying for graduate endurance as well as their ability to keep a Newport, Washington. “After that, you and 30 seconds, and the 12-kilometer school. Before taking those steps cool head performing a simple task in an sprint 1000 meters, and then you hold ruck march in 87 minutes and 25 seconds. however, she has plans for celebrat- uncomfortable environment. yourself up on a pullup bar in a flexed- He maintained a flexed arm hang on the ing this milestone of her journey first. “It’s difficult to swim with a uniform hang position for as long as you can. It pull-up bar for 106 seconds and shot five “I’m celebrating with the peo- on,” said Tori Lahrman, a freshman inter- gases you a bit. You’re just exhausted at for five, 100 percent accuracy on the M9 ple most integral to who I am: my national business major from Winter Park, end.” range. parents, my grandparents, and my Colorado. “I was disqualified because my For the final event, cadets set out on a As the current platoon sergeant in the lifelong best friend from Tucson,” foot touched the bottom of the pool in the ruck march, where they had to maintain cadet chain of command, Perry hopes to says Poliquin. shallow end. I’m a weak swimmer, but I a pace of one kilometer per 10 minutes train hard with Carroll’s cadets and help Celebrating occasions like this is have my heart set on doing it again and while carrying 35-pound rucksacks for a others reach their goals in the program as just part of life. All of the seniors passing next year.” minimum of six kilometers and a max- well. Every morning at PT, you can hear at Carroll college are ending their On day two cadets competed at the Ger- imum of 12 kilometers. Their distance him shouting his slogan: “Give it all you journeys here, but like Poliquin, they man Armed Forces fitness test and then a and time determined their ranking in the got. Give it your 100 percent!” are only taking another step toward ruck march. event. their future. 4 4 Thursday, May 3, 2018 Thursday, May 3, 2018 CAMPUS Another successful year of SURF

Carroll faculty and students at NWCA Conference Photo courtesy of Nichole Rang Communication students attend conference Sari Chabot presents at SURF Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald Nichole Rang Three communication department Kelsie Watkins faculty members attended the conference Agriculture on the effects of UV radiation Staff Writer on [the fungus] Metarhizium anisopliae,” with the students: Julie Benson-Rosston, Staff Writer said Hill. “Presenting at SURF helped me Seven Carroll College communication Charlotte Jones and Alan Hansen. “Our students did a great job presenting Carroll students presented posters and prepare for when I present my research to students traveled to the Northwest Com- findings from their research studies and panels on a variety of topics at the Stu- my colleagues at the USDA and potential- munication Association Conference in answering audience members' questions,” dent Undergraduate Research Festival on ly at other conferences in the future. It's Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Thursday, April said Jones. “The NWCA conference is a Friday, April 20. also nice to show my friends and family 12, to present their research. wonderful opportunity for our students SURF is held every April and is an the work I've been putting in outside of On Friday, Kelsey Raymer, a senior to showcase their analytical as well as opportunity for students to share and class—and why I haven't been seeing them public relations major from Visalia, Cal- presentation skills.” celebrate research they have conducted as often as they'd like.” ifornia; Hannah Prince, a senior commu- Isabelle Hunt, a senior communication throughout the year. This year students SURF kicked off on Thursday, April 19 nication and public relations major from major from Helena, was the assistant shared 150 research projects with peers and with a keynote address from Hilton Lewis Tacoma, Washington; Nichole Rang, a conference planner for the 2018 NWCA professors. of the W.M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii. senior communication, biology, and health Conference. On Saturday, Jones, Hansen Reegan Debruycker, a junior biology The address was titled “W.M. Keck Obser- sciences major from Arlee, Montana; and and Hunt led a data session with Robert major from Dutton, Montana, shared vatory: Portal to the Universe,” said Eric Annie Yeend a senior communication and Sanders, professor emeritus from Univer- two posters at SURF; one for her gender Sullivan, assistant professor of mathemat- public relations major from Bellingham, sity at Albany-SUNY. The data session perspectives course, and one for research ics. Matt Eussen presented another keynote Washington, sat on a panel to discuss their was a collaboration with participants on she conducted with Dr. Almquist over the address the next day entitled “The Endur- papers that focused on assumptions and conducting a micro-analysis of a tele- summer. ing Role of Values in U.S. Foreign Policy” perceptions related to gender. phone call. “SURF is a great experience for all stu- according to Sullivan. On Saturday, Emma Reisenauer, a “I feel we represented Carroll very dents whether they participate in presenting SURF was made possible by the SURF senior communication and anthrozoology well,” said Hunt. “Our panels were their research or not. It gives them the op- committee, which consisted of Sullivan; major from Everett, Washington; Olivia well-attended and we had engaging portunity to educate themselves on a topic Jeanette Fregulia, chair of the history Gaete, a senior communication major discussions afterward. We showed them they probably do not know much about or department; Ryan Hallows, associate from Palm Springs, California; Yeend; what the Carroll College Communication to further their knowledge on a topic they professor of Spanish; Brandon Sheafor, Prince; and Raymer, sat on a panel to Department has to offer!” are interested in,” said Debruycker. “It’s professor of biology; and student repre- discuss their papers focused on apologias; Hansen was also named the new also a great place for collaboration and sentative Lizzie Younce. Additional help public apologies and their social implica- NWCA president for the 2018-2019 term. bouncing ideas off each other to investigate was provided by Nona Keeler, Karla Hokit tions. He says the 2019 conference theme will other avenues of a research topic that were and the library staff, Laura Ottoson, Maria “I think Carroll did very well at the be “The Stories We Share.” maybe not thought of.” Larson, Cathy Day, Butch Biskupiak, Dan conference,” said Yeend. “We were some “I am looking forward to the great Tori Hill, a senior biology major from Byrd, and the Sodexo staff, according to of the only undergraduates and had all things that will come to the conference Sidney, Montana, held a presentation panel Fregulia. SURF will be held next year on worked hard on our original research. in response to such a terrific theme,” said on her research. April 26, 2019. It was a great chance to represent our Hansen. “I conducted at the US Department of program.” Ed Noonan: Perspective of a Gay Catholic Man Kyra Allison- Wright community can connect to their specified college. reason that he believes he escaped the Staff Writer religion.” “There was a new optimism,” Noonan AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. “By having someone as amazing as said. “It was not something we needed to “If I had made a different choice, I Carroll professor Ed Noonan gave an Ed step forward and share his experience control; we needed to be open and hon- might not be here,” Noonan said. impassioned speech about the Catholic between these two aspects of himself est. I could move forward with optimism Noonan then went on to discuss his church from his perspective as a gay man that are equally important to him," said and I could choose not to be afraid of time at Carroll, beginning as a resident on Thursday, April 12, in O'Connell Hall. Grenier, "it is absolutely progressive in what I am.” director and later onto adjunct professor. Noonan, professor of film studies, is its magnitude and encouragement.” Noonan went on to talk about the Vati- In the late 1990s after the death of a man of many significant accomplish- Noonan began his speech by discuss- can II and the part it played in homosex- Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming, ments. He is the former executive direc- ing his childhood growing up in Butte as uality and the Catholic church. Noonan decided to be more open about tor of the Myrna Loy Center, a winner of the oldest of six children. He described “After the Vatican II, it got translated his sexuality. It was by his suggestion the Montana Arts Council Fellowship, his parents as being smart, educated peo- that people could choose their own sexu- that the school began to address homo- former director of student activities at ple, which allowed him and his sibling ality,” said Noonan. sexuality in the alpha seminar class. Carroll, and former Helena city com- to be who they were. Noonan proceeded He explained that it took about 50 Noonan wanted the message at Carroll missioner. The student activities center to describe his journey in both discover- years for the people of the Catholic to be that this is a safe place for you to located in the Campus Center of Carroll ing his sexuality and his passion for the church to believe this change of ap- learn and to be guided. College is named in Noonan’s honor. church. proach to homosexuality to be true. “The true spirit of Carroll is heart, and Katie Grenier, with the Gay Straight “I was very prayerful,” Noonan said. However, some members of the church it is passed on from student to student,” Alliance (GSA) of Carroll, organized the “I could sense God's love, but I had to are still struggling with this information. Noonan said. “Carroll students are the event. Grenier is a sophomore at Car- find this other side.” Being educated allowed him to make his watchtower.” roll majoring in nursing with a minor in Noonan went on to receive his bach- own choice regarding the issue. In an emotional closing statement, psychology from Billings. elor's of theatre from Lewis University “I was deeply devoted to the Eucha- Noonan stated that he was glad to give “It means so much to the GSA, as well in Chicago, and his master's of theatre rist,” Noonan said. “I took a vow of this speech, to participate and celebrate as many other individuals that may not and film from Ball State University in celibacy. A vow which I was later relin- being gay in the Catholic Church. be directly in the club, to have repre- Indiana. quished from.” “Those things that have been held sentation in this regard,” said Grenier. Noonan described the change in the Noonan stated that although he had in the darkness, for far too long, have “Many people are trying to figure out atmosphere around homosexuality in the been relinquished from the vow of celi- been brought into a beautiful light,” said how their involvement in the LGBT 1960s and the time in which he attended bacy, he was always faithful. It was this Noonan. Thursday, May 3, 2018 5 CAMPUS More stories shared at second We Too Speak Out

port from those with similar experiences. “I think it was definitely more somber “[There was] variation in ages when Courtney Schroeder Angel helped organize this event and than I was expecting it to be,” said Van assaults occurred, variations of this Staff Writer presented closing remarks. Dyke. happening on campus or off campus, but “We tried to mimic the #MeToo move- Some testimonials reflected on pri- I also got the sense that people were more On Tuesday, April 24, the upper Cube ment but have anonymous submissions,” or sexual assault instances occurring open in the responses that were shared was filled with students and faculty in at- said Angel. “We wanted an opportunity between friends, and the earliest account this time,” said Angel. tendance to hear the experiences of those to have anonymous voices but still allow claimed to take place at the age of just 6 One of the submissions attacked the who have fallen victim to sexual assault voices to come through about sexual years old. higher ups of Carroll College. The tone and sexual harassment. The second We assault and sexual harassment on campus “I felt like I did something wrong,” and language used in this piece reflected Too Speak Out event at Carroll consisted and in the community. There’s lots of said one account of someone who said to anger and disgust with the way Carroll’s of 16 accounts submitted anonymously amazing changes that are happening with have been forced upon by a teenage boy administration handles issues of sexual by survivors within the Carroll College the #MeToo movement.” at a young age. assault and harassment. community and read aloud by volunteer As shown by the 26 submissions at “I was sexually assaulted by some- “It was super powerful, and I really Carroll students to those in attendance. last semester’s event and the 16 at this one who I thought was my friend,” said appreciated that these stories were not “Having an event like this with faculty semester’s, members of Carroll College another anonymous account, claiming to censored at all,” said Van Dyke. present, administrators present, their are speaking out and saying, ‘me too.’ have been sexually assaulted by a man in TJ Rucker, a junior psychology major fellow classmates present, it just brings “There were people who attended the law enforcement. from Portland, Oregon, was one of seven solidarity even if we don’t know who the first event to sort of see what it would be Of the stories shared by these survi- volunteer readers at the event. story’s from; it doesn’t matter because like and hear the kind of stories that were vors, some were claims against Carroll “Speaking out, talking to us about it, it speaks to all of us,” said Dr. Leslie shared and I think there were some peo- faculty members. maybe hopefully the administration will Angel, chair of the psychology depart- ple who were emboldened to finally share “The reason I was hired was due to finally say enough is enough and find ment at Carroll. “I hope that students who their stories that they’ve been holding on sexual attraction and nothing else,” said different ways to combat it,” said Rucker. shared stories, as well as faculty, feel that to,” said Angel. a testimonial from an individual who In closing the event, Angel discussed a solidarity.” Many of the submissions came from referenced working at Carroll. stigma around the school, that some peo- The event was hosted by the gender events happening to individuals during One testimony was from a student ple believe these things do not happen at studies program and follows in response their time on Carroll’s campus. seeking to take a particular course on Carroll College but that these anonymous to the global #MeToo movement. Accord- “When I was a freshman in college, I campus. Their advisor steered them away accounts show otherwise. ing to the website metoomvmt.org, the was sexually assaulted,” said one of the from the class when the student men- “We can’t shy away from the fact that movement hopes to bring a voice to all anonymous accounts. “To this day, I have tioned who the professor was. this stuff does happen at Carroll,” said those affected by sexual assault or harass- not told anyone what happened.” “The administration knows about it, Rucker. “The sooner that we figure out ment and aims to provide survivors with Mary Van Dyke, a sophomore nursing but he continues to teach. Carroll College that it happens at Carroll, the sooner that a sense of healing. Those victimized can major from Bainbridge Island, Washing- does not protect me, only cares about its we are able to fix it.” come together, as one, and receive sup- ton, was in the audience. name,” the student claimed. Carroll welcomes three Perspectives on the new new clubs to campus campus chapel Although there seems to be positive Meghan Durant and public relations major from Red- mond, Washington, are the leaders of the Student feedback on the All Saints Chapel, there Staff Writer Photography Club. has been some critics within the Carroll “The Photography Club is a club Columnist College community regarding the new Carroll College students are contin- dedicated to solving all the photography structure located in the center of campus. uously finding new ways to increase needs of Carroll’s campus, a club of ded- STEPHEN SANTORA “I’m not opposed to the chapel; I just involvement on campus, this time it is in icated photographers and those interested feel like the space could be used for the form of three new clubs: the Green in improving their skills,” said Dulaney. academic purposes,” said a person who Honor Society, Photography Club, and The Photography Club usually meets After more than 10 years of Mass requested to remain anonymous. “I know the Philosophy Club. on the first or second Thursday of each in the Upper Cube, Carroll College of students whose passion for ceramics The Green Honor Society club’s lead- month at 6 p.m. in the Trinity Lounge constructed a $6.42 million chapel on was taken away because the new chapel er, Bryce Walker, a sophomore biology and all skill levels are welcome. Outside campus in the fall to give students the was built where the space for the ceram- major, chemistry minor, from Spokane, of their monthly meetings, the club also opportunity to explore and flourish in ics program was. There are other places Washington, hopes to make Carroll’s plans to host workshops on topics such their Catholic faith. where Carroll needs to improve, and I’m campus more environmentally friendly as iPhone photography, Photoshop and Although it may have been overdue for not sure the chapel was one of them.” through student involvement. Currently, portraiture. In addition to their work- Carroll to provide a big enough space for However you may look at it, the chapel there is no set time for club meetings. shops, the Photography Club is going to students to gather and worship com- has brought numerous amounts of bene- However, there is a Moodle page for display a gallery wall in the Cube show- fortably, the chapel has come as a huge fits to the Carroll campus over the five- students to join to keep up to date on casing all their hard work. addition for churchgoers across campus. month span it has been available. The what lies ahead for the GHS. The club For students looking to explore their “I think it’s inspiring to chapel hosted a wedding members have already proposed a couple own thoughts through philosophical chal- students,” said the Rev. for recent Carroll alumni, of ideas to get started. lenges, the Philosophy Club is just that. Stephen Rowan, president holds weekly Mass for Ed Noonan: Perspective of a Gay Catholic Man In an attempt to limit food waste from The club aims to increase philosophical at Carroll College. “The students to attend and pro- the Carroll campus, club members are discussion throughout campus. Although seating is comfortable, the vides a space for students It's a great place to enrich their Catholic partnering with Sodexo to use their food many club members are philosophy and acoustics are good and it’s for fellowship or waste for composting in Carroll’s green- ethics majors or minors, all disciplines not overdone.” faith. It has contributed to house. The club’s second project is work- are welcome. The chapel is not just to get away and the tradition of a positive, ing to provide floor by floor recycling in “Philosophy Club is a student organi- available on Sunday nights spend time in our Catholic climate that has Guadalupe Hall and St. Charles through zation dedicated to increasing participa- for Mass, but has plenty of surrounded the Helena and a partnership with Carroll facilities man- tion in the act of philosophical discussion other uses. The All Saints faith. Carroll College communi- agement. In the future, the club hopes and thought on Carroll campus,” said Chapel provides a welcom- Kienan Stief ty for decades. to partner with engineering students and Branan Mull, a fifth-year senior philos- ing place for students to With each new day professors in the Precious Plastic move- ophy and ethics major from Fort Wayne, socialize and participate in comes new possibilities ment in order to have recycling machines Indiana. The Philosophy club currently campus ministry programs for the chapel. Staff and that will allow Carroll to repurpose some meets weekly on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and service activities, along faculty are coming up of its plastic waste. in the Scola, but that is subject to change. with areas that promote with ways to best utilize “To make a larger, lasting impact at They plan to hold an election soon to personal reflection, prayer the chapel space for stu- Carroll we need student involvement and determine who their officers will be. and growth in the Holy Spirit. dents. There are hopes to bring theology ingenuity,” said Walker. “Carroll College Currently, the club is working on rein- “I feel like it was a much needed classrooms in addition to the lounge area and the Helena community has been such troducing “Philosophy Circle,” an event space for students,” said Kienan Stief, a and prayer and reflection spaces already an incredible and exciting place to learn previously hosted by faculty members. sophomore elementary education major available for students. and grow and we hope that we can leave These events would highlight issues such from Helena. “It has a lot of value to me “Just about any time of the day you Carroll better than we found it.” as “what is nature” or “what is family.” and other students. It’s a great place for can see students coming into the chap- While the Green Honor Society aims Each of these three clubs are wonder- fellowship or to get away and spend time el to have quiet reflection time,” said to bring environmental projects to ful additions to the clubs on campus. in our faith.” Deidre Casey, campus minister at Carroll campus, the Photography Club is more Although they are each unique, they all There was speculation that Carroll College. “We’re thrilled to have such a focused on artistic exploration and build- strive to improve Carroll’s community. If went beyond the budget with implement- beautiful and holy place for our students. ing personal photography skills. Presi- you are looking for an extra activity to be ing the new chapel. However, Rowan It appeals to all of our senses in a beau- dent Ben Dulaney, a junior biology major a part of, joining one of the many clubs pointed out that, as the project pro- tiful way. We’re blessed to have a place and anthropology minor from Kirkland, on campus—new or old—may be the gressed, there were added costs, but Car- that is set aside from other parts of the Washington, and Vice President Peri answer for you. roll raised the funds needed to complete campus.” Dropping, a sophomore communications the building of the chapel. Thursday, May 3, 2018 Thursday, May 3, 2018 6 Campus Box offices sell out for "The Little Mermaid" Spring Search: Faith Johnson was cast as the main Kyra Allison - Wright character, Ariel. “I’ve been acting in plays for 14 Staff Writer years at the Grandstreet Theatre,” said Renewing The Carroll College theatre depart- Johnson, a high school student at St. ment presented “The Little Mermaid,” Andrews and part-time Carroll student. starring Faith Johnson as Ariel and Joey “I’ve been in a lot of musicals and the spirit Pesa as Prince Eric, directed by Kimber- Shakespeare.” ly Shire. Johnson said the Carroll theatre de- The show ran from April 20 to April partment is a lot different from Grand- Jaymin Bernhardt 29 in a sold-out run. street. Staff Writer Shire, the assistant professor of theatre “It is a lot different, but in a good and director of theatrical productions way,” she said. “It’s fun and it’s a great at Carroll, chose “The Little Mermaid” experience. I love the cast. We have a On April 13-15, more than 70 based on this year’s show theme, “We great dynamic.” students went on Search, which is are one.” Pesa had the male lead as Prince Eric. considered to be Carroll’s best-kept Shire described how she came to Pesa is a freshman chemistry major and secret. choose “The Little Mermaid.” theatre minor from Livingston, Montana. Search is a great weekend where “We always have a kid’s show in Pesa said he is new to the Flex Theatre Carroll students learn more about the spring,” said Shire. “The question and has been given an important posi- themselves and explore their faith, was what show will make people see a tion. whether that is Catholicism or a different perspective with fresh eyes? A “I expected an adjustment period to different faith background. student suggested to me ‘The little mer- the new atmosphere,” said Pesa. “Rather, The weekend was full of excite- maid.’ At first, I was like what? But once I was met with the acceptance of a long ment as the searchers uncovered I really started looking into it, it was a lost little brother.” all the rich secrets that Search has great musical.” Shire went on to applaud the cast and to offer. Many of the searchers at Originally based upon the Hans Chris- crew of the show. first seemed to be apprehensive and tian Andersen fairy tale, this production “We had really strong performers,” unsure, but as the weekend went on of “The Little Mermaid” is similar to said Shire. “We had really talented the mood was lightened. the Disney film. The musical included group of dancers, and our eels were on “The sense of community that everyone’s favorite songs, “Under the Heelys!” is on Search is irreplaceable and Sea” and “Kiss the Girl.” The next Carroll theatre production cannot be found anywhere else on Shire described “The Little Mermaid” will be a puppetry slam on Monday, Carroll’s campus,” said Rose La- to be the biggest turn out for auditions May 7, brought to you by the Carroll Faith Johnson and Joey Pesa Photo courtesy of FLEX theatre badini, a freshman theology major she has seen. More than 50 people came puppetry class. from West Newton, Massachusetts. to audition for a part in the musical. For many students, the experience of Search was one that renewed their faith. “Something positive that I took away from Search this past weekend was a renewed spirit inside me,” Congrats to our retiring faculty! said Cello Cavalli, a junior second- ary education major from Napa, Congratulations to Professor Beth Schoyen, Dr. Gerald Shields, Professor California. “This retreat gave me hope and a new desire to follow Je- sus with all my heart, lead others to Chuck Driscoll, and Rosalie Walsh on their retirement. We are grateful for all the him through spreading his love, and taking every opportunity to share ways they have supported the Carroll family. Schoyen, chair of the business the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Cavalli was not the only one who department, has served Carroll for 31 years. Driscoll has taught in the theatre enjoyed his weekend discovering the magic of Search. department for 25 years. Shields has taught in the department of life and en- “During Search I found more love than I thought possible,” said Ally vironmental sciences for 17 years. Walsh, director of career services, has served Sonnen, a freshman biochemistry major from Cottonwood, Idaho. “It was amazing to see all of the Carroll’s administration sector for 39 years. support and encouragement from the Carroll family. By far one of the best weekends at Carroll College.” The Campus Ministry at Carroll College has the motto, “To share Beth Schoyen retiring after 31 years the love of God with all people Zef Larson Schoyen. “Not everyone knows how to through worship, evangelization, dress. Particularly if you’re from Mon- and service.” The weekend epito- Editor tana, there’s a chance you don’t know mized everything this motto stands how to dress, but you learn. They may not for. For some, this weekend was a Carroll College’s business department like it, but they have to dress up.” life-changing experience. owes its progress and success to Beth One student came in to present in a “What I took away from Search is Schoyen, chair, professor and pioneer for Western suit, complete with a cowboy hat that the amount of love and friend- 31 years. and boots. Schoyen told him that his attire ship on this campus is unimag- “When I came to teach at Carroll,” said was not appropriate. inable,” said Chance Bohlander, a Schoyen, “it was very male-dominated. It “He was not happy. And I said, ‘Guys, freshman engineering major from was a time when women were not usually you’re lucky. You can go to the Salvation Great Falls. “I would definitely in business. Most of the women at Carroll Army and get a suit for 10 bucks. And recommend it to anyone even if they taught in the nursing and dental hygiene.” that’s what he did, and he got so many an opportunity for students to develop as aren’t religious because it was the The department chair at the time once compliments. He was enamored with self-sufficient leaders. best time I’ve had since choosing asked her to type something up for him. himself then.” “They have to plan their own trans- to come here. I wasn’t religious, Schoyen confronted his manipulative Schoyen loves to travel. She has been portation. They have to plan their own but I’m definitely thinking about it behavior. to 19 countries. timelines. If they choose to sleep in, then now.” “I made it clear it wasn’t appropriate “My first international trip was to they’ll miss breakfast. And if they run Two Search experiences were and he never asked again,” said Schoyen. Zambia on a Safari with my husband. I out of a hotel stuffing their face, I’ll say, offered this year. Next year there “People might sometimes think, maybe I guess I just caught the bug after that, ” ‘Look around you, do you see anyone will once again be a fall Search and shouldn’t speak my mind, maybe I should said Schoyen. else eating? Put it away. That’s not the a spring Search. just acquiesce, but I don’t have that During breaks, Schoyen takes her stu- culture here.'” Search is a great opportunity to personality, so I say what’s on my mind dents on three-week cultural immersion Schoyen thought that while being a meet new people and learn about anyway, so let the chips fall where they trips in developing nations. teacher creates a certain boundary in rela- yourself. may.” “I like to always take the kids to the tionships with students, she felt travelling If interested in Search, you can Schoyen teaches her students to be Third World. They get an opportunity to cultivated many memorable friendships. get more information from the Cam- assertive leaders as well. Part of playing develop much more confidence being in a “The one thing I will miss about Car- pus Ministry staff, which includes the part is dressing the part. Schoyen place they are not familiar with. They can roll is the students,” said Schoyen. “I’m Dan Thies, Deidre Casey and the requires formal business attire for class say they lived a week in the jungle. You not going to miss accreditation studies, Rev. Marc Lenneman. presentations. don’t get the same experience in Europe the department chair meetings, I’m not “You want to dress for the position you as you do in the Amazon.” going to miss any of that. The thing I will want, not the position you have,” said Schoyen believes that travelling offers miss is the students.” Thursday, May 3, 2018 7 Campus ASCC board 2018-2019

Kennedy Bahm, '20 ASCC President “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve you as your new ASCC Executive President this upcoming year. I am most excited for the chance to work with Dr. Cech during his transition; making sure that the needs of students are a priority and that his decisions reflect the mission and core values of Carroll College.”

Brett Rotz, '20 ASCC Vice President “I want everyone to enjoy the few years that they are at college, and I will do everything within my power to make that awesome experience happen. My main goal is to bring transparency between students, ASCC members, and faculty/staff on issues and ideas surrounding the school and in ways it can improve to better everyone. I look forward to representing you as your ASCC Vice President.” Kylee Bailey, '19 ASCC Director of Communication “On top of my duties as Director of Communications, I’m extremely excited to be taking over the Sexual Assault Prevention program on Car- roll’s campus! I will also be bringing forward some changes to make cam- pus more environmentally conservative and grow Carroll’s connections in the efforts to improve our public lands."

Hope Welhaven, '20 ASCC Treasurer “Next year as treasurer I am looking forward to making a difference on campus and within the Senate by improving club involvement, bridging the communication gap between students and administration, and overall bettering the Carroll Community as whole."

Dylan Vazquez leaves inspiring ASCC legacy

Jimmy Arnold strived to better himself. It created the the increase in tuition for the Staff Writer foundation for the rest of his life. next academic year, creating the ylan Vazquez is the vice “Scouting was a grounding source House of Representatives for for me throughout my youth where I was president of Carroll’s greater club collaboration [and] able to learn how to be and what it means Associated Students of creating a dialogue between to be a responsible adult who cares for Carroll College (ASCC) students and administration others,” said Vazquez. “It gave me [the] as well as being an Eagle with Fireside Chats. I personally independence and the confidence to push Scout. have played a role in restarting The Boy Scout oath states, “On my for greater opportunities. Some of my best the Sexual Assault Prevention Dhonor I will do my best to do my duty to adventures and memories comes from Committee this 2017-2018 year, God and my country and to obey the Scout Scouts where I built friendships that will helping to instigate the delivery Law; to help other people at all times; to continue for the rest of my life.” of the campus climate survey.” keep myself physically strong, mentally Vazquez has continued to serve others When asked about his future by running and being elected to the ASCC. awake, and morally straight." This oath after graduating with a health sci- “I ran for student office because I want- has continued to influence Vazquez’s life ence and Spanish degree with a ed to play a greater role in the Carroll com- throughout his time here at Carroll. minor in Latin American studies, munity and be an advocate for the student “Scouting has influenced my choices Vazquez paused. body,” said Vazquez. “Having already been here at Carroll,” said Vazquez. “From what “I will be returning to Oregon a senator for two years, I wanted to learn classes I have taken, to how I spend my to attend Pacific University as a more about the internal functions of the free time involved in different activities. part of their Doctor of Physical college and play a larger part in instigating I am not always successful, but I strive to Therapy program,” said Vazquez. positive change on behalf of students as live by the scout oath and law in my day- A man who has dreams of best as possible." Vazquez wants to leave the underclass- to-day lifestyle. I learned how to man- eventually owning his own or- Vazquez has continued to honor the Boy men with some words of advice as a he age others and organize different events thopedic clinic, which will work with both Scout Law in his involvement on campus. prepares to walk on graduation day. through Boy Scouts, which has been a very English and Spanish speaking communi- Through his involvement in ASCC at Car- “Don't be afraid to step out of your com- useful skill as a CAMP leader, where I ties, Vazquez is determined to volunteer roll, he has devoted himself to helping the fort zone, because you'll never learn more have the opportunity to take other students internationally and provide services to student body as much as he can. about yourself and your values than when outdoors to enjoy the different natural those bilingual communities. His end goal “[ASCC] has accomplished a lot [this you're testing your boundaries.” characteristics of Montana.” is to work as a physical therapist for the year],” said Vazquez, “such as diminishing It also was the reason that Vazquez has Portland Timbers professional soccer team. 8 Thursday, May 3, 2018 Thursday, May 3, 2018 9

“I chose Carroll because academ- ics played an integral role in my life in Ryan Imhoff high school and I wanted to continue to Sarah Hayden improve in my studies,” said Imhoff . “I Since graduation, Hayden has been tak- was also given an opportunity of a lifetime ing some time off school to enjoy life and Stephen Santora to instantly contribute to the basketball Katie Korbuszewski program.” focus on her art for her online Etsy shop Staff Writer Staff Writer called HomeSchmidtHome. Over the four years spent at Carroll, Hayden was interested in hand lettering Imhoff received numerous Frontier ot many 22-year-old elf-taught artist and lover of and water coloring. One day an admissions Conference Player of the Week honors, seniors have to make bunnies, Sarah Hayden is a counselor saw her sketches and told her that named three-time All-American and most a decision between soul whose creativity and love she could easily sell what she was draw- recently Frontier Conference Player of continuing their lifelong of learning has affected her ing. With that encouragement, Hayden the Year and NAIA National Player of the passion for basketball time at Carroll. delved into the world of Etsy and began Year. and pursuing a career in “I really loved being at to learn, on her own, how to run an online “I don’t look at the awards I’ve re- chemistry. Carroll because it became my home away business. ceived as individual awards,” said Imhoff. N“The hard work and effort I have put “Without the help from my teammates Sfrom home,” said Hayden. “The phrase “It’s a lot of trial and error right now into these four years at Carroll has allowed ‘the Carroll family’ isn’t a cliché. It’s because that’s not what I went to school and coaching staff, I never would have me to be in a spot that I’ve dreamed about something we all really embrace.” for,” said Hayden. “Internet skills and reached the point to where I am today.” since I was a child,” said Ryan Imhoff, a Hayden, as of December, is a Carroll running your own business was not on my One of his teammates and fellow room- senior chemistry major and shooting guard College graduate, from Weiser, Idaho. She radar, so a lot of this has been watching mates had high praise for Imhoff. for the men’s basketball team. majored in history with a theology minor. YouTube, reading articles, all to figure out “Seeing Ryan grow over the four years alerted that Lauver's mother had called Imhoff grew up in Napa, California, 45 Having grown up in a town where it what I’m doing; and it’s crazy how much I have been here has been a sight to see,” Kyle Steiger everyone in Billings quite convinced that minutes north of San Francisco, with his is not common for people to leave the there is to learn." Courtney Sherick said Alejandro Santos-Piqueras, a junior her child had been kidnapped. The two older brother, Tyler. state or go to college, Hayden has always Hayden’s Etsy shop is now up and run- Madie Westrom guard from Madrid, Spain. “From where had moved on from the coffee shop and “As much as I don’t want to admit it, he known she wanted to pursue higher edu- ning and ready for business. Simi Gill health science major from Spokane, he was his freshman year to where he is were not present when Lauver's mother has played a huge role in who I am today cation. “Right now the biggest obstacle is fig- Staff Writer Washington. “In addition to being a very now, it is a night and day comparison.” returned to pick her up. and made me fall in love with basketball Hayden’s father was the initial push to uring out how to narrow my brand,” said Staff Writer loyal and supportive friend, she is also Along with the heavy athletic load enior Kyle Steiger is a hard “My assumption when someone drops at a young age,” said Imhoff. send her to Carroll. She toured Carroll Hayden. “There’s watercolor, calligraphy, an incredibly motivated individual who Imhoff has carried, his academic success one to summarize. When [someone else] off is that you can take Imhoff began his basketball career at with her mom and the college “ended up hand lettering and design.” ourtney Sherick, a sets high goals for herself. Her determi- has not waivered. Throughout his aca- asked about himself he chuck- them wherever,” said Steiger. “Five years St. John’s Lutheran School, where he being perfect” said Hayden. Hayden primarily focuses on printable senior health science nation to succeed has helped me push demic career at Carroll, he has maintained led a little bit and looked down later, it all worked out.” received his elementary and junior high Hayden, originally an English major, media or commissions from customers major from Spokane, myself academically.” a 3.4 GPA and is highly respected by his at his coffee swirling around After spending four years at a rural education. was enrolled in multiple history classes and is planning to decorate some of her Washington, has always Sherick served in a program focused chemistry professors. in his mug. high school, Steiger was shocked by the He then moved on to Napa High School because she enjoyed them. peers’ graduation caps for spring. wanted to help people in on reducing suicide in Helena high “He is always engaged in the class “I know I’m known as the kid with the number of students who had come from for the next four years, three of which “I would talk to my friends about As for what she is doing right now, any way she can. schools in 2017. sessions,” said Dr. Kyle Strode, Imhoff’s Slaugh,” he said. private schools. He learned, in his first Sherick’s wish is to be a pediatri- “Mental illness is becoming a ma- he spent playing varsity basketball. High all the cool things I was learning in my Hayden is content to let life go where it quantitative analysis teacher. “The thing Which is largely true. But Steiger is few months, a great deal about AP credits cianC because of her love for science jor part of healthcare and the number school was a time of maturity for Imhoff that is fantastic about Ryan’s engage- classes and they would be like, aren’t you will. such a unique character it is hard not to and advanced placement learning, things as he transformed his body, with strict an English major?” said Hayden. “I’m very much a go-with-the-flow kind and children. Her passion for science of suicides in Helena is tragic,” said ment is that he is incredibly intuitive. His know him for a lot of reasons. he had never been exposed to in Pompey’s dieting and exercise, into a basketball By junior year, Hayden had officially of person, and I try not to worry exces- stemmed from her early fascination with Sherick. “Working with young people to intuitiveness is a massive gift. To be able He grew up outside of Billings in a tiny Pillar. Steiger said he suddenly became frame that would benefit him throughout declared a history major. sively about things that are out of my con- the human body and her passion for kids influence how they view mental health to manage a chemistry major on top of his town called Pompey’s Pillar, which, ac- very concerned that he was not going to his college career. “I absolutely loved it and never looked trol,” said Hayden. “I don’t know exactly stemmed from early work experience. and how they speak to one another about demanding basketball schedule is some- cording to him, is where the only physical be able to keep up. During his junior year of high school, back,” said Hayden. “Some of my best what I’ll be doing, but I plan to continue “I first discovered that I like working mental health was an exceptionally thing that should not go unnoticed.” evidence of Lewis and Clark's expedition He started out with the hopes of becom- Imhoff found a new passion in chemistry. memories have been from the history working on my Etsy shop when I can. I with children as a daycare provider,” rewarding experience for me. Another The hard work and effort Imhoff put exists. ing a nurse because he had never had a His immediate success and love for the classes and from the conversations we've started this shop not only because I love says Sherick. “There was one girl that one of Sherick’s good friends, Jessica into his Carroll College career speaks Steiger lost his mother at the age of role model for becoming a doctor. material would lead him to choose chem- had, and how they've made me grow as a art and design, but also because I think especially made me want to be a pedia- Becker, a senior health science major volumes as to what kind of person he is. nine to peripartum cardiomyopathy, a “I kind of thought it was something for istry as his major in college. person. I’ve found my thing to geek over.” having a home you love is so important. trician. She had a severe case of autism from Folsom, California, said, “Court- He does not take the education and experi- rare type of heart failure resulting from people from Portland to do,” said Steiger. “I fell in love with chemistry because Hayden was also actively involved This is why the items in my shop are for and struggled to adjust to new environ- ney is one of those people that is driven ences for granted and is very grateful for the weakening and subsequent enlarge- The loss of his mother and the very near it was in the related field of pharmaceu- for four years on Gold Team, Carroll’s the home.” ments. I want to help people like that to succeed even when it seems impos- what he has accomplished. ment of the heart muscle, and with his loss of his father gave him an early pas- ticals,” said Imhoff. “I don’t know why, student ambassador group. Gold Team is Hayden’s creative talents and deep little girl in any way I can.” sible. She is also an amazingly loyal “My four years at Carroll have well- father working full time as dry-land wheat sion toward health care. He said it was the but I always have had an interest in the responsible for giving prospective stu- spirit will never cease. As a way to help people during her friend!” prepared me for whatever my future may farmer, he relied a great deal on his com- failure of rural health care in the case of science of how things are put together.” dents tours of the campus and helping in “She is a very deep character and winter break, Sherick went to Colon, Even with her schedule constantly hold,” said Imhoff. “The people I have munity. He spoke of friends and neighbors his mother that really struck a chord with Imhoff graduated from Napa High the admissions office. even after knowing her for four years she Mexico this past December through the piling up with homework and other met in the Helena and Carroll communi- bringing him in to town for school supply him. Living an hour from medical care of School in 2014 where he earned numerous Hayden served for a year and a half as continues to surprise me,” said Madie Medicine in Mexico program put on by activities, Sherick volunteers as an intern ties have helped facilitate my growth shopping or his yearly flu shot. any kind meant that the instructions given athletic awards and academic recognition a Gold Team coordinator, which involves Westrom, a senior history major. “She is the Montana Outreach Clinic. at a local hospice center. She works with every step of the way. There are not His high school years at Huntley Proj- to the family when his mother was diag- for his efforts on and off the court. He car- more responsibility in the office and orga- an incredibly talented painter, a wonderful “A group of Carroll students, includ- elderly people, which is both challeng- enough words to describe what Carroll ect High School (HPHS), were largely nosed should have been different. ried a 4.3 grade point average throughout nizing Gold Team events. mum to two pet bunnies, and one of the ing myself, joined physicians on a trip ing and entertaining for her. College has done for me. Thank you to occupied with after-school activities In the case of his father, however, rural his years in high school. Her leadership had a lasting effect on most genuine people I know.” to Santa Maria del Mexicano,” says “This experience has changed my all the people who have been a part of my like Future Farmers of America, speech health care made all the difference. After It was the spring semester of his senior those she worked with. Hayden is moving to Pittsburgh soon Sherick. “The Carroll students assisted perspective on health care as well as journey.” and debate, and cross-county; the latter being in the ICU, he was released and year of high school when Carlito Labarda, “Sarah has always been a very gentle hoping to pursue a career in higher educa- physicians and even broke off in pairs my perspective on life,” said Sherick. As for his future, Imhoff says he does being mostly a “self-help tool.” All this lives to tell the tale. assistant coach of the Carroll College spirit,” said Kaelynn Olsen, an admis- tion, and her presence at Carroll will be to teach a short lesson to all the classes. “Death used to be a thing to fear, but not worry much about what is next, main- was achieved without the advantage of an After medical school, he hopes to move men’s basketball team at the time, saw sions counselor and former leader of Gold missed greatly. Medicine in Mexico was an experience working with hospice, I learned it can taining a positive outlook on the last four actual school building, which was burned farther east in Montana to provide a better Imhoff play in an AAU basketball show- Team. “She very much leads by example.” “I always get a little teary when the that I will remember for the rest of my also be blissful relief. Although sadness years he has spent at Carroll. down by arsonists during his freshman standard of rural health care wherever case in Los Angeles. He caught Labarda’s Her co-workers appreciate her and all seniors graduate," said Olsen, "and Sarah life.” still spreads to everyone around it, death “Even though I have dealt with a few year. The remainder of his time at HPHS he can. He said the feeling was less the attention and Labarda immediately offered she brought to Gold Team as well. graduated early. I felt prepared to send Sherick’s friends describe her as does not necessarily have to be nega- personal setbacks in my time at Carroll,” was spent in portable trailers. desire to “give back” and more to “do his Imhoff a visit to Carroll College. “The people that work in admissions her off and I lost it when I said goodbye someone who encourages them to be tive.” Imhoff said, “Carroll has been an extreme High school was also where he met his part.” He never stopped being a member As soon as Imhoff showcased his talents operate like a family, and she was a very to her. I think that is because I really real- their best selves by how she sets herself After graduating this spring, Sherick help and a huge stepping stone in my life. girlfriend of five years, Sarah Lauver, a of the community and is looking forward in front of Carson Cunningham, former inspiring member of our work fam- ized what we were losing. Her presence, to such high standards and expectations. plans to prepare for the MCAT and apply In whatever I do, whether chemistry or junior elementary education major with a to getting back to rural life where he does head coach of Carroll College, Cunning- ily,” said junior Hannah Sylvester. “She everything about her I’m going to miss." “Courtney and I met in the first grade, for medical schools, all while helping basketball, I know Carroll College has specialty in reading development. Their not have to lock his doors and his car keys ham offered Imhoff a scholarship to play inspired me to apply for a student director and we have been best friends ever others one experience at a time. provided me the skills needed to be suc- first date was at the City Brew in town can stay in his ignition. since,” said Cassidy Walters, a senior on the men’s basketball team. cessful in this world.” position, and she was very supportive.” and went very smoothly until Steiger was 10 Thursday, May 3, 2018 Thursday, May 3, 2018 Campus Seniors reflect on STAC improvements “The food has gotten so much better,” self a great chicken avocado salad for said Rachel Miles, a senior health sci- said Kelly Taft, a senior history and po- lunch.” ence major from Carson City, Nevada. Student litical science major from Seattle. “My Not only has there been major food “They are very cognizant of student Columnist freshman year, the STAC did a really reform, but a full-on transformation concerns and wishes and have made poor job cooking rice, which makes a with how Sodexo is engaging with the appropriate changes to satisfy students. SIMI GILL difference since a lot of the meals have student body. Sodexo maintains com- Sodexo now provides more bagel chicken and rice. I love how many munication through a newly established options, a better vegetarian section, has healthy options it now has. The quality committee called the Sodexo Food increased the quality of the flatbreads The St. Thomas Aquinas Commons of the food has definitely increased, Committee (SFC). SFC is a group and, my personal favorite, has begun (STAC) dining hall has changed a lot and I like how they decreased the plate of students who meet regularly with providing avocados.” over the course of four years. sizes, since so much food is wasted. It Sodexo staff to discuss student con- Last year, and this year especially, The STAC is where a majority of Car- encourages us to only eat what we can cerns and changes that can be made to Sodexo has been putting in hard work roll students who live on campus go to take.” improve the dining experience at the to make festive dinners for holidays, eat. There are five meal plans to choose In the past two years, the STAC has STAC. put on movie nights for student to eat from—ranging from an unlimited meal implemented new food options, such as “We have covered a lot of ground at and socialize, and offer new Swipe Plus plan to smaller meal plans for commuter vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy our meetings,” said Kennedy Bahm, dinners that students love as an option. students. free. This has benefited many students a sophomore political science major “With all the changes in staff, menu Many seniors agree that Sodexo, the who once opted out of a meal plan due from Missoula and a member of the items and events, eating at the STAC dining service provider at Carroll, has to their dietary restrictions. Now, even SFC. “I've learned so much about how and being part of Sodexo has contin- changed for the better. Two years ago, students with dietary restrictions are Sodexo functions, and I truly believe uously been improving,” said Vance there was a change in management able to eat meals in the STAC with a that they're committed to doing their Huffman, a senior international business under Sodexo that has now influenced plethora of choices. The staff at Sodexo best to make positive changes moving major from Missoula. “I am excited for seniors' current opinions of the food care about what students prefer to eat forward.” future students to enjoy it.” served on campus. and want to help students make healthy Recently this year, Sodexo decreased The staff at Sodexo care about what is Currently, Stephen Bourque is the choices. food waste by minimizing the plate working with students and what is not. general manager, Christy Vitale is the “I have seen the selection of healthy sizes by an inch. Food waste went from “I have seen such a positive change food operations manager and Becky options grow for lunch and dinner,” 800-1000 pounds to 300-400 pounds in staff over these past two years,” Newman is the unit manager. The two said Scott Kahle, a senior biochemis- daily, after changing the plate size. This said Chef Eric, head chef for Sodexo student managers in charge are Vance try and molecular biology major from was a part of Sodexo’s initiative to help at Carroll. “The staff shows pride in Huffman and Hannah Johnson. There Whitefish, Montana. “And I have gotten control food waste and prevent increas- any service they provide. They really are six full-time cooks, plus student more creative in making my food at the es which stemmed from concerned care about the students and meeting the employees who help cook for Sodexo STAC. Ask the grill for some chicken, students. students’ needs.” to feed a community of hundreds of ask Dick for some avocado from the “I have found Sodexo’s quality to people. sandwich line and you can make your- increase over my last four years here,”

Easter Egg Scramble: Continuing Boxelders bug students living, Carroll's long-lived tradition learning in St. Charles Hall

Jessica Lewis health major from Spokane, Washington. “There are cool prizes, and it is super fun. who is also a CA for Trinity Hall. Staff Writer I look forward to it around Easter every Student “There is not much that we can do The eggs were in sight and anticipation year.” Columnist though. Students can keep their win- was thick in the air as Carroll students This year, there were 19 grand prizes. dows closed, buy makeshift screens for inched their toes to the line at the base of Prizes ranged from a Roku TV to Carroll them, or get bug spray.” AUDREY CARROLL St. Charles hill for the Easter Egg Scram- sweatshirts, cooking supplies, coloring If you don’t want to buy or use ble on Monday, April 9. books and more. chemical sprays in your dorm, then The mania that takes a total of exactly Kristina McGee, a junior education ma- One thing that is noticeable to stu- there are more natural ways of dealing 20 seconds from the time of the horn to jor from Helena, found a grand prize egg dents living at Carroll College is all with these pests. the time of Charlies hill being completely and took home a Carroll blanket. the bugs that have found their way into “Water with mint extract works as a cleaned up by around 300 students may or “I always have a lot of fun at the scram- buildings across campus. bug killer or deterrent,” said Wilson. may not be worth the preparation. ble, so I’m pretty excited I won a grand The main culprit is the red and black Otherwise hiring any sort of exter- “It’s a great event. Everyone loves prize this year,” McGee said. boxelder bug, or Boisea trivittata. minator would be too expensive and it, so we love putting it on,” said Emily Weideman is in her second year at These little pests fly around doorways inconvenient, especially since the box- Weideman, director of Student Life. “We Carroll, so she is not sure when the event and classrooms, sometimes interrupt- elders are harmless. Therefore, it tends spend around 30 hours total putting eggs started. ing class as students try to kill them or to fall to the facilities members to help together. We have CAs (community advi- “All I know is that the students seem shoo them away. when there are too many bugs. sors) and just students who want to help to have a good time, and we have fun “The first floor [of St. Charles] has James Hogan, a campus facilities out sitting in the lobby stuffing eggs.” running it,” Weideman said. “I kind of the most problems,” said Madison Fer- member, is one who helps clean out Students seem to have a positive re- wish we could enjoy it a little longer and nandez, a communications and public the doorways when one too many bugs sponse to the event as well. it wouldn’t be so quick, but I guess that relations major from Newport Beach, make it inside. “It’s always fun to see the amount of kills the purpose of having an egg hunt, California. “We try to keep control with a pes- people who come out and participate,” especially for college kids,” she laughed. Room 044 on the ground floor of St. ticide, but they are in so many pock- said Patrick Miranne, a junior public “As long as I’m here, we’ll keep doing it.” Charles is notorious for having a few ets of the buildings,” said Hogan. “I bugs flying around class sessions. They vacuum them up almost every day to do not just disturb students in class keep things tidy for students, faculty though; there are also reports of them and visitors.” in dorm rooms as well. The bugs are just more prevalent The dorm room 222 on the second when it’s cold out, and the spring floor of St. Charles Hall is another weather just isn’t helping yet because place the boxelders have caused some temperatures are still dropping at night. trouble. Though the number of boxelder “There was a ton of them, all the bugs can seem ridiculous at times, the time,” said Claire Wilson, a health sci- campus is doing a good job of keeping ence major from Hermiston, Oregon. the count low. “Maintenance said it was one of the “The methods we have now are pret- worst bug problems they had seen on ty efficient as it is,” said Fernandez. campus this school year.” So next time one of these little pests Wherever there is a problem like starts to bother you, just deal with it in that with bugs, the facilities members a way that doesn’t disturb your room- and the community advisors that live mate or interrupt the teacher’s lecture. in each dormitory building are there to help in any way they can. “Some people do call for help when dealing with bugs,” said Fernandez, Students race up St. Charles hill in search of eggs. Photo courtesy of Ben Dulaney Thursday, May 3, 2018 Campus 11

Freddy Gray embodies Carroll mission Talking Saints find success Kelsie Watkins at national tournament Staff Writer Brent Northup Every student at Carroll is here to receive an education, “not for school, but Faculty Advisor for life.” But triple major Freddy Gray really takes that message to heart. The Talking Saints ended their season “I want to know a lot,” said Gray. “I bate, and Gray was named best speaker by receiving an award at the national have a very deep desire—you could at the tournament. debate championships. The United States almost call it a lust—for knowledge.” When he is not busy studying or de- University Debating Championships Gray is a senior from Idaho Falls who bating, Gray says that he is a game lover. were held at Stanford University in Palo is majoring in political science, interna- “Games create their own little world, Alto, California, on April 13-15. tional relations, and theology. He's also which compared to the real world is Seniors Tori Hill of Sidney, Montana, an active member of the Talking Saints. relatively clean, but is also a way to and Becca Poliquin of Hamilton, Mon- Gray is both hungry for knowledge socialize with people,” said Gray. tana, were among the top 32 teams who and deeply humble, a combination of Like all graduating seniors, Gray advanced to the championship rounds, characteristics that possibly comes from has to figure out what comes next. And where they lost to Yale and Cornell. Car- the fact that he was born two months while he is not sure now what the future roll and the University of Alaska were premature, only surviving due to medi- holds, he has options. the only Northwest schools competing in cal advancements made within a decade As of right now, Gray hopes to teach the championship rounds of Open Debate of his birth. high school theology upon graduating. on the final day. “The recognition that I am here either Eventually would like to go to graduate The tournament brought together more by accident, luck, or the grace of God school, though he is not yet sure for than 230 teams from 30 states represent- tells me that there is something that I what. ing 69 colleges and universities. Harvard have to be fundamentally grateful for,” Gray also hopes to make reforms in University won the tournament, defeating said Gray. “I am here, therefore I must the discourses of mental health in order Yale, Stanford and Northeastern Univer- do something.” to change how people treat individuals sity in the Grand Final. Top private and With three majors, Gray is busy. with mental conditions. public colleges and universities from But most of the time, he is okay with “Mental health is a very important is- around the country competed. that. sue to me for many reasons,” said Gray. The national recognition was a fitting “Right now, I’m a little anxious about “But the way that’s been dealt within end to a fine career and a stellar senior it because I have to finish up my honors our society has always disturbed me. To year for Hill and Poliquin. On April thesis in order to graduate,” said Gray. tell people that they are fundamentally 1they reached the semi-finals at the “But otherwise I am still proud of the broken in that way seems odd to me. North American Women’s champion- decision.” There’s a way [to deal with it] that’s ships held at the University of Vermont. Gray’s overachievement in academics not ‘you’re broken, let’s fix you’ but it’s They won the Rocky Mountain Debate is nearly as impressive as his success in ‘things are getting in the way of your Championship in October. speech and debate. At the last tourna- life, let’s help with those because this is Hill and Poliquin debated well in their ment he attended, Gray and his partner, something you’re living with.'” last round, facing top Ivy League schools Frank Stumbo, junior international Regardless of where Gray goes, it is in a debate on international economics. relations major from Shelley, Idaho, won certain that he will continue to expand Eight Carroll students made the trip to first place in British parliamentary de- knowledge and strengthen communities. California for the national championships – and all of them came home energized from locking horns with the best debaters in the country. At one point, late in the tournament, Carroll was doing so well they were Becca Poliquin and Tori Hill ANZ graduates 17 canines assigned the “top room” which included Photo courtesy of Peri Dropping the four teams with the best records to Breanna Caldwell & Jimmy Arnold that point. of the family nature of our team,” said “We were competing against two top Peri Dropping, a sophomore communi- Staff Writers Yale teams, one of which reached the fi- cation and public relations major from nal round, and the top Stanford team that Redmond, Washington. “We’re all there On Wednesday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. Throughout her training, Brandy has reached the finals of the world debate for each other and cheering one another the Carroll College Anthrozoology De- been working on getting along with other championships,” recalls Hill. “We didn't on. It’s a great community.” partment held the annual Canine Gradu- dogs. win that round, but it had always been Dropping is primed for next year. ation ceremony where 17 program dogs “One of Brandy’s biggest issues is our dream to have a seat at the ‘big-boys’ I felt my partner, Kelsie, and I used graduated and were ready to head to their staring at other dogs," said Bresler. “We table. And it's our dream for the future some of the coolest arguments we’ve forever homes. There were 150 local have been working really hard on keep- of Carroll's team that they not only get a ever used. We also learned a lot from community members, Carroll students ing her attention off the dogs and on the seat at the Ivy League table, but that they debating some of the best teams from and faculty, and the adopting families handlers. She has improved tremendously win. I'm hopeful that our young teams around the U.S. Mostly though, it helped that attended the ceremony that was held on keeping her attention on her handler will get there.” us motivate ourselves as we go into next in the Flex Theatre on campus. instead of the other dogs.” Poliquin also came away more encour- season and gave us some exciting goals “We bring in dogs with different be- Brandy helped Bresler get closer to her aged than discouraged. to work for.” havioral problems and lack of training," friends and become more outspoken in “This weekend was the culmination Hill was disappointed to see her career said Bridget Bloesch, a senior anthrozo- her everyday life. of what Tori and I have been working over, but proud of how it ended. ology major and Canine Adoption Agent “I learned so much, not only about toward since our partnership began three “Going up against the Ivies is like from Vacaville, California. "The students raising a dog but also about myself,” said years ago,” said Poliquin. “I’ve never climbing Mount Everest,” said Hill. get to help the dogs grow over the eight Bresler. "I would consider myself to be worked so hard for anything. To be “But we're not starting from the bottom. months they have them. Giving dogs a shy and soft spoken, meaning I do not surrounded by such a supportive Pacific We were simply starting from where fresh start at life after being in a shelter usually ask for assistance. Well, when Northwest community who were cheer- other Carroll teams left off. And that's a and setting them up for success in their you have a dog in college you have to ing for us just made it extra sweet. As blessing to have the kind of generational new homes is what makes [graduation] learn to use your voice and ask for help. swan songs go, this one was all I could support to get us to the top. We may not so special.” [Brandy] helped these friendships grow ask for. I couldn’t imagine a better way have reached the summit this weekend, The graduating dogs were trained in closer.” to have spent four years." but we can see it. And our team will be basic obedience skills, narcotic scent de- Most dogs in this program are hoping In British Parliamentary debate, often back for another climb next year." tection, therapy, and basic tracking skills. to get adopted, and, as luck would have called “world debate,” topics change “I couldn’t be prouder of the team,” The dogs will be settling into their new it, Brandy has found her home. Just from round to round, forcing students to said coach Brent Northup. “The students homes over the next few weeks as their recently Brandy found a home with a draw upon a wide liberal arts knowledge worked very hard, but more than that student handlers prepare for graduation lovely older couple who will give her all base. they were so supportive of one another and summer break. the attention that she desires. “Becca and I recently studied abroad in and of top debaters from other schools. Almost immediately Brandy fell in Cuba, so it was lucky we had one debate They carry the Carroll values with them love with this forever home. about Cuban politics,” said Hill. “We when we travel and they represent our “After she had her first trial stay, when were able to not only apply the informa- school well. Ultimately, holding on to Graduate Profile: Brandy it was time to come back to Carroll, she tion we learned there to win the round, your principles in the heat of fierce com- Out of this year’s class of dogs, one to did not want to,” Bresler. but more importantly to think about the petition is what forensics - and life – is keep your eye on is Brandy. Throughout this training experience, people we met there and have a personal all about.” “Brandy is a 5-year-old boxer mix who although stressful at times, it was the stake in what we were talking about.” The Talking Saints hosted a com- came from the Lewis and Clark Humane most rewarding for Bresler because the Other Carroll teams were in conten- munity showcase, The Night of the Society in Helena,” said Ellery Bresler, time she has spent with Brandy. tion until the eighth and final prelim, Talking Saints, on Sunday, April 29, Brandy’s trainer. “Brandy is a loving “I would not have been able to raise finishing just short of the top 32 places. at 7 p.m. in the Lower Commons. The medium-size dog. She absolutely loves Brandy without the help and support of They quickly became the loudest Carroll public was invited to meet the 28 mem- meeting and playing with new people. my friends,” said Bresler. cheerleaders for their senior friends. bers of the Talking Saints and enjoy the Brandy does not have a tail so when she “Nationals trips are always a reminder performances. gets excited her entire body will wiggle.” Thursday, May 3, 2018 12 Sports Softball team finishes season Grayson Fiveash team left May 1 for its first round of the Cascade Championship on May 4, against Staff Writer the Oregon Institute of Technology in The Carroll College women’s softball Ashland, Oregon. team ended the regular conference season The Saints are entering as the No. 6 seed against Corban University Saturday, April against the Owls who are the No. 3 seed. 29, with a 2-1 victory in the first confer- There is not a fully completed schedule ence game and a 3-2 loss in the second, for the team’s next season. Normally, there non-conference game. is a quick season of games that usually “We finished our regular season this begins about two weeks after the kick-off weekend with the games against Corban,” to the academic semester. said Allison Williams, a sophomore from “We can definitely improve on our Kalispell majoring in biology and a pitcher small-ball game, including bunting and on the team. “I feel that I performed pretty executing plays as well as making routine well in the games against Corban. I pitched plays especially in critical times in the the first game and only allowed one run game,” said Williams. “But to be honest, against one of the top teams in the confer- our team has amazing chemistry and we all ence.” treat each other like family, which in my For the season, the Saints softball team’s opinion, allows us to be extremely success- record is standing at an overall 28 wins and ful as a team.” 20 losses. Conference games are at 14 wins With the upcoming fall season, and the and 13 losses, with non-conference games post-season games quickly approaching, at 14 wins and seven losses. the Saints softball team looks to keep mov- After the games against Corban, the ing forward, more determined than ever team made it into the post-season. The to not only come together to succeed as a Ali Williams up to bat. Photo courtesy of Carroll Atheletics team, but as a family. Football team springs into action Carroll soccer prepares for 2018 fall season

Cole Butler Grayson Fiveash The team ended last season with a 4-6 The men’s team is not the only team Staff Writer record. The team is optimistic about next Staff Writer who put an emphasis on team bonding The Carroll College football team season and feels they have the talent and and dynamics. opened up spring practice March 27 after mindset to make a run for the conference The Carroll men’s and women’s soccer The Carroll women's soccer team ended being delayed due to snow on the practice championship in the 2018 season, said teams are training hard and are more the 2017 season with seven wins, eight field. Chase Fossum, a junior accounting major determined than ever to kick off the 2018 losses, and two ties overall, with three The Saints practiced up until their from Glasgow, Montana. fall season with dominant, first-game wins, six losses, and two ties for confer- spring scrimmage on April 21, which sig- “We had the number one defense in the performances. ence games, along with four wins and two nified the end of their spring training. conference last year, and we are bringing The record for the 2017 men’s soccer losses for non-conference games. “The spring game is important because back a lot of guys,” said Parker Bernhardt, team ended at seven wins and eight losses “The big thing in the spring is losing it gives everyone a chance to get reps on a junior accounting major from Billings. overall, five wins and seven losses at our senior players on the team,” said the field in a game setting,” said Reese “We are going to bring that same energy conference, and two wins with one loss David Thorvilson, head coach for the Hiibel, a sophomore quarterback and edu- and skillset into this season.” for non-conference. women’s soccer team. “From a leadership cation major from Afton, Wyoming. “The The football team will begin official “In terms of improvement, a bit more perspective, we want our seniors to take game is also an opportunity for coaches to practice in mid-August and begin prepar- leadership and communication from that role of being a leader and help guide see talent and get a feel for who will fill ing for their season opener on August 23, players throughout games is what we the freshmen players in the right direction, what roles the following season.” at Rocky Mountain College. will work on,” said Douglas Mello, head so they can follow in their footsteps.” coach for the men’s soccer team. “A key Thorvilson is confident in the team’s component is us taking the game right ability to train hard and properly prepare when the match starts and not giving up during future practices and workouts so an early goal.” they can have the dominating start to the Even though Mello and the men’s team season that they have set in their sights. are focused on training and improving for “Looking back at last year it wasn’t our the upcoming fall season, everyone makes most successful, but that didn’t mean we certain they maintain their off-the-field didn’t have moments of success,” said friendships with one another. Devan Murfitt, a junior goalkeeper and For the men’s soccer team, Mello put nursing major from Bozeman. “I’m ready a heavy emphasis on team bonding and to take the lessons I learned and put them dynamics both on the field and off. to use for the season to come, and to not “It’s important to have bonding, off- let myself dwell too much on the past.” field, team activities,” said Mello. “When “The potential for what the 2018 season the coaching staff and players come holds for players and the coaching staff together as a team, off-field, in a short pe- alike is exciting,” said Throvilson. “We riod of time that we get to spend with one hope to represent the state and college at another, you get to know more about the the next national conference.” Griphen Le carries the ball in the Carroll football scrimmage. Photo by Jerek Wolcott people you have at your side on the field.” Carroll's Greg Jones leads golf team in Arizona Cole Butler Spencer tied for 12th, Weslee Nehl was 15th, Madison Fernandez tied for 26th and Staff Writer Sydnee Nowlen was 28th. Both the men's and women’s teams for Rocky Mountain will advance to the nation- Carroll men's and women’s golf teams al tournament. played in the Frontier Conference Cham- “It is really bittersweet, because this is pionship tournament April 23-25 at the potentially the last college golf tournament Arizona State University Karsten Course in I will ever play in,” said Austin Egan prior Tempe, Arizona. to the tournament. Egan is a senior envi- On the men’s side the Carroll team took ronmental engineering major from Billings. fifth place in the tournament, while Rocky “This is probably the best team we have had Mountain College took home first place. in the last few years, so we are excited to try Greg Jones tied for second in the Frontier and show everyone how well we really can Conference Championship. He put up a play,” said Egan. two-over-74 in the third round to finish five- The Carroll teams' practice was limited over for the tournament. Austin Egan was due to the late winter conditions. second for the Saints in 16th place. Joseph “We didn’t have much of a spring season Potkonjak finished 19th, Stephen Santora this year, so it was hard to expect to be 22nd and Ben Gardner 25th. super competitive,” said Cailin Spencer, The women’s team took fourth in the sophomore biochemistry major from Mead, event, while Rocky Mountain College again Washington. “We didn’t perform to the best took first place. Rachel Miles finished her of our abilities, but I think we all performed Greg Jones swings for victory. Photo courtesy of Carroll Atheletics career with a 10th-place finish. She hit successfully in different aspects of our an 85 for the second day in a row. Cailin game, which counts for something.” Thursday, May 3, 2018 Sports 13 Track team sets a high bar for end of season Jessica Lewis Staff Writer The weather was hot, but the Carroll College track and field team’s perfor- mance was hotter at the Carroll Open on Friday, April 27, in Helena. “We’re finally at the point in the season where we’re seeing improvements and qualifying more athletes, said head coach Harry Clark. “We’re looking to raise the number of athletes qualified for Alabama in the next two weekends, especially with the weather finally on our side.” The Fighting Saints won 21 events, and while there were not any new qualifiers, three athletes improved their already qual- ified times. Rhiannon Sturgess, a senior from Kalispell, improved her 400-meter hurdle time, moving her into 9th place overall in the NAIA with her time of 1 minute 2.40 seconds. “The weather has been a huge part of my personal records lately,” said Rhi- annon. “Being able to train and not be worried about a wet track or not trying to hit times in the cold has really helped all of us to train and perform better.” Kuda Nyahuma Photo courtesy of Carroll Athletics. Carroll soccer prepares for 2018 fall season Hannah Porch, a junior from Missoula, On the men’s side, Kuda Nyahuma, and gold. tana, in the heptathlon, and both 4x100 won the 100-meter, 200-meter, and was a sophomore from Harare, Zimbabwe, In the field, Josh Malone, a freshman and 4x400-meter relays. a part of the winning 4x100 and 4x400 won the 100-meter; Wade Luly, a fresh- from Missoula, won the high jump, and On the men's side, Chris Emter from meter relays. Monica White, a junior from man from Shelby, Montana, won the Keaton Brady, a junior from Great Falls, Livingston, Montana, qualified in the Kalispell, won the 400-meter; Macala 400-meter; Jack Dunley, a senior from won the pole vault. discus, Lane Ryerson from Helena in the Fifield, a senior from North Pole, Alaska, Wenatchee, Washington, won the 800-me- There are currently five individual marathon, Hyatt in the 1500-meter, and won the 800-meter; and Samantha Mun- ter; Chance Hyatt, a senior from Bain- female athletes and four male athletes Kailey in the 110-meter hurdles. del, a junior of Columbia Falls, Montana ville, Montana, won the 1500-meter; Kev- qualified for nationals along with two The Fighting Saints will travel to Mis- won the 1500-meter. en Kailey, a junior from Bozeman, won relays: Sturgess in the 400-meter hurdles, soula on Friday for the Tom Gage Classic, In the field, Bethany Lacock, a senior the 110-meter hurdles; Daniel Pendergast, Janie Reid from Kenmore, Washington, in marking their second-to-last meet before of Hinsdale, Montana, won the high jump a junior from Stevensville, Montana, won the marathon, Mundel in the 1500-meter, competition at nationals takes place in and long jump, and Nikki Krueger, a the 400-meter hurdles; and both the 4x100 Jessica Lewis from Corvallis, Montana, in Gulf Shores, Alabama on May 24-26. freshman from Kalispell, won the discus. and 4x400 relays were won by the purple the hammer, Lacock from Hinsdale, Mon- 36th annual Saints Athletic Auction

Rachel Wall the auction items or accommodating the Carroll alumnus who has several cous- auction. A non-traditional student, Helena community guests. ins who are athletic Saints at Carroll. Gerald Lachere, helped serve drinks at Staff Writer “The community is a huge reason Special thanks go to Charlie Gross, the event with the Knights of Columbus Approximately 700 people attended why I came to Helena,” said basketball the director of athletics, and Daniel Mi- traveling bar, a Catholic-based fraternal the 36th annual Saints Athletic Auction, player Hannah Dean, an accounting and nor, the senior director of development organization engaged in charity. one of the biggest events in Helena, at business major from Gardner, Montana. for campaign and major gifts, and the Special thanks also go to Knights the Carroll College PE Center on Fri- “It is good to see the community sup- athletic Saints who have planned and of Columbus, the engagement of local day, April 27. porting the sports team.” organized this event since last fall. businesses of Helena who donated the “The event is huge,” said soccer “This event definitely brings the “What I value about the SAA auction items, and to the major businesses who player Terry Cox, a junior math and community together to help student-ath- is that student-athletes work the auc- sponsored the auction. computer science major from Spokane, letes with their academic career,” said tion and they engage with the donors,” Some of this year’s primary sponsors Washington. “It is a big deal for Carroll Wagner. said Minor. “The auction would not be for the auction include Blue Cross Blue athletes, and the event gives us an op- Several Carroll alumni also attended possible without the students working Shield of Montana, Opportunity Bank of portunity to go college.” the auction in support. the event.” Montana, First Interstate Bank, Payne Cox has played soccer at Carroll for “The auction gives a chance for kids Athletic Saints were not the only West Insurance, Montana Eyecare and three years, and he says he would not to go to school,” said Tom McGree, a Carroll students who helped at the Heuiser Physical Therapy. have been able to come to Carroll with- out his sports scholarship. The silent auction began at 6 p.m., and the live auction began at 7:30 p.m. “We thank you for supporting Carroll students,” said the Rev. Marc Lenneman to the Helena community during the opening of the live auction. “Thank you for all the hearts who are here tonight and making the lives of current and future Saints better.” This year’s auction raised more than $100,000. Some of the items auctioned included concert tickets, excursion tick- ets, jewelry, football tickets and more. The top two items sold in the live auction include tickets to a Denver Bronco’s trip at $6,500 and a trip to a Master’s Tournament at $6,000. The funds from the auction will go toward sports scholarships for future athletic Saints. “My sports scholarship helped me to [pay for] Carroll,” said basketball play- er Dannielle Wagner, a business market- ing major from Havre, Montana. There are over 380 athletic Saints at Carroll. Many of them participated in the auction whether they were handling Guests mingle at the 36th annual Saints Athletic Auction. Photo courtesy of Gus Di Paulo Thursday, May 3, 2018 14 Extras Garden Club looks to grow in 2018-2019

Albert's greenhouse and is currently using and secretary of Garden Club, is excited Katie Korbuszewski the Simperman greenhouse as well. to be growing more plants around campus Staff Writer This will require some tender loving year-round. care and finding a solution to the lack of “I really like gardening and plants. I Months of falling snow and ice cover heating in St. Albert's, but Garden Club have a lot in my room,” said Spencer. up the fresh greenness of Carroll’s cam- hopes to have the greenhouse open and “There’s not many [plants] in Montana, pus and plant life ceases to bloom. functional for next year. because it’s so cold all the time. So, we Garden Club is here to revive the There is an outdoor garden that was figured it would be fun to have plants effects of those winter months with fresh frequented by Sodexo but has been used growing year-round." veggies, flowers and other forms of plant less and less, and Garden Club hopes to Many people enjoy plants and flowers, life. tend to that as well once the weather gets not just Garden Club members. Augustus Krier-Ness, president of better. “I’ve always loved flowers,’ said Ginny Garden Club and sophomore American “I find it a huge relief of stress to be Meissner, Garden Club coordinator and history and political science major from able to just focus on something manual sophomore nursing major from Belt, Great Falls, Montana, started Garden Club and be able to work there. We hoped [gar- Montana. “My grandparents give me a officially this last October. dening] would be more of a recreational rosebush for all my birthdays, and I just "We founded Garden club over a shared outlet for students,” said Krier-Ness. think giving someone flowers can help love of fresh vegetables and the process Krier-Ness grew up gardening at his brighten their day.” which goes into growing them,” said Kri- grandfather’s farm in Wisconsin and Carroll students agree that plants can er-Ness. “Nothing beats being able to pick wants to bring some of his hobby here to create a sense of purpose and relaxation to something you've grown off the vine, and Carroll. students in times of stress. we'd just like that for Carroll." “I remember my grandfather handing “I really need to have something to nur- Carroll is home to two greenhouses and me different seeds when I was a little kid. ture,” said Maddie Gillard, a sophomore an outdoor garden. Since there are green- I couldn't do much else, but kind of dig anthrozoology major. “I don’t have horses houses on campus, then of course they a hole with my finger and plant a seed here, I don’t have my dogs or my cat, so something we are losing as a society.” should be used to full advantage. in,” said Krier-Ness. “But I remember plants are a substitute.” With all these great opportunities ahead, The Simperman greenhouse is some- thinking, ‘Wow, this is gonna grow from Gardening takes patience and focus and Garden Club is still getting its roots in the times used for biology classes. The St. a little seed to something I can actually that is something from which everyone ground here at Carroll, but hopes to put on Albert's greenhouse, though currently eat and enjoy, or a beautiful plant or a can benefit. some fun events next year. without a heating system, has been closed flower for that matter.’ That is something “Something other than picking up During Valentine’s Day, the club wants down for the past couple of years. I would like people to be able to experi- your phone and looking at Facebook and to give out carnations or peonies. These perfectly capable greenhouses ence. Growing something and watching it instantly you get something, that’s instant “During finals week I think it’d be fun have not been utilized to their full po- develop like that and maybe gain a sense gratification,” said Gillard. “But being to give out little study buddy plants, in tential. So, Garden Club saw a need and, of responsibility and care for something able to be like, ‘I planted this, and it’s little pots,” said Spencer. “You're studying wanting to improve nutrition and provide they planted.” gonna take months, but it’s gonna be awe- and you're stressed out and you have this an outlet on campus for interaction with Cailyn Spencer, a sophomore biochem- some later and I can see the worth in that.’ little plant.” nature, is looking to open up the old St. istry major from Spokane, Washington, I think that’s really important and that's Best of luck Class of 2018!

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Residence Halls Close Final Day to Drop Final Spring Grades 10 a.m. 13 14 15 with Refund 16 17 18 19 Forward Summer Mail 5 p.m. Financial Aid Award Acceptance

Summer Session 1 20 Begins 21 22 23 24 25 26

Memorial Day 10 a.m. 27 28 29 30 Red Cross Blood Drive 31

Finals schedule 16 Thursday, May 3, 2018 BACK PAGE Lil Bros dominate during Softball Weekend

1 Jaymin Bernhardt said Patrick Harris, director of student Staff Writer activities. The amount of stress that is released on he softball fields at Batch this weekend was immensely needed as and Centennial Park were the finals are fast approaching. center of Carroll College’s “Softball weekend was very enjoyable,” attention for the famous annual said Andrea Bergstresser, a sophomore SoftballT Weekend on Saturday, April 21. chemistry major from Mead, Washington. There is always that one tradition at a “You could tell there were people out college that students go crazy for. Pomona there having fun and not worrying about College has the Snow Ski-Beach Day, finals coming up. Memories were made, Vassar College has Senior Serenade Day, and laughs could be heard from the dug- and the University of Michigan has the outs. Everyone at the fields, either Batch Naked Mile. For Carroll, our tradition is or YMCA, had a blast and will remember Softball Weekend. The weekend is famous this weekend for years to come.” for getting crazy and letting out the stress The weekend came down to the final that comes with going to a prestigious game which featured the teams Lil Bros Catholic college. and Bikini Bottom Ballers. There was “I thought it was great, being able to no question that these were the two best see my campus having fun,” said Gus teams because the game came down to Krier-Ness, a sophomore history major on the final inning where the Lil Bros scored a pre-law track from Great Falls. “For 90 the winning run in the bottom of the final percent of the year, all you really see is inning to win 13-12. a busy academic side. While that’s great The roster for the championship team is on test week, it was incredibly refreshing as follows: Matt Kvech, Major Ali, Paul to watch the same people you see in the Hart, Parker Bernhardt, Chase Fossum, library just having fun and enjoying a Daniel Salle, Molly Day, Tianna Sell, beautiful day.” Madison Robischon, Kali Bradford, The weekend is always a hit even for Courtney Cloud, Devan Murfitt, Robert the people who run the event. Kvinsland, Jake Oliver, Cole Greff, Paul 2 “Watching students laugh and celebrate Wilson, and Cole Butler. life is my favorite part of the weekend,”

1. Winning team: Lil Bros

Photo courtesy of Gus Di Paulo

2. Kristine McGee and Dani Marti

Photo courtesy of Kristine McGee

3. Plain White Tees Photo courtesy of Mariah Swenson

4. Cass Offt, Abby Reese, and Sarah Butler 3 4 Photo courtesy of Cass Offt