Student Newspaper The Volume 119 Edition 2 Prospector October 31, 2019 Carroll unveils Carroll welcomes new bishop new Catholic and chancellor of the college Studies Program Kelly Armstrong Raymond Shipman Editor Staff Writer he church bells in the steeple of the Cathedral of St. Hele- More than 30 students attended an na rang loud and long early information session discussing the new in the morning on Tuesday, Catholic studies major and minor fol- October 8, to announce that lowing the 12:20 p.m. Mass on Thurs- Pope Francis had declared day, October 24, in the upper room, the Rev. Austin Vetter, then rector of the Chapel 201, of the All Saints Chapel. TCathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck, The session was led by Eric Hall, North Dakota, to be the 11th Bishop of associate professor of theology, philoso- Helena. phy, and Catholic studies; Mark Smillie, “I want to promise all the faithful of the professor of philosophy and Catholic diocese that you are in my daily prayers,” studies; and the Rev. Marc Lenneman, said Bishop-Elect Vetter at the press con- director of Campus Ministry and Chap- ference following the official announce- lain here at Carroll. ment. “I promise you all of my energy. All “We hope to emulate the deepest and of it. I am yours.” most profound intellectual and spiritual Vetter, 52, has been a priest for 26 years environments of the west, which are in the Diocese of Bismarck. He has taught places where any reasoned voice is free at two schools, St. Mary’s Catholic Cen- to test, mediate, or defend the positions tral and St. Mary University, as well as developed in the classes,” said Hall. serving as spiritual director at the North “Only through the freedom to pursue American College in Rome for six years. the truth authentically and without any “The formation and Catholic education form of censorship can we foster an of young people is vital for our church integration of knowledge, life, morality, and world today,” said Vetter. “I must say and spirituality.” that from the first moments of walking on Several of those who attended were the campus at Carroll College, I could see freshmen students interested in learning hope radiating in the joy and welcome of about course opportunities and to see if the student body, staff, and administra- the Catholic studies program was “right tion. I left so excited that I am going to be for them” to pair with their current having a part in the continued mission of major. Carroll College, and I will work hard to Although many upperclass students fulfill the mandate given us by Saint John may not have the course availability Paul II, to be that beacon to the church in to complete a new major alongside the northwest and beyond.” already-intensive studies, some students His passion for youth and young adults may be able to add a Catholic studies is evident in his excitement for Carroll Bishop-Elect Vetter shows off his new-found Carroll spirit. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald minor and still graduate on time. College. And for some students, the Catholic “It’s a beautiful blessing,” said Vetter. Cathedral after my visit to the campus.” of Helena, he was overjoyed. studies curriculum simply offers new “If we didn’t have it, we would have to Vetter’s installation and ordination is “You cannot imagine our surprise and opportunities to come to a better intel- start it. It’s so important. I see it as a vital much anticipated by those at the college joy, then, to learn that this priest, Father lectual understanding of the Catholic part of the church. Young people, they and those at the diocese. Austin Vetter of the Cathedral of the Holy Church. aren’t just the future, they are the pres- "It is a monumental gift to have Bish- Spirit in Bismarck, had been named our “I find it most interesting and exciting ent.” op-Elect Vetter coming to the diocese of new bishop,” said McMahon. "I am confi- that the program seems to focus not Following the press conference, Vetter Helena and to Carroll College,” said the dent that Bishop-Elect Vetter will inspire only on the academic pursuit of truth, made a trip to Carroll to see All Saints Rev. Marc Lenneman, Carroll’s chaplain many stories like ours through his sincere but also an intellectual formation for Chapel and meet the students. and director of Campus Ministry. “People love as he cares and shepherds those he future growth within a post-graduate "Bishop Vetter's joyful and enthusiastic have been waiting and praying for a very serves here in the Diocese of Helena.” career,” said Nathan Ruffatto, a junior manner stood out to me," said Emily Mc- long time for a good shepherd who would Knowing Vetter’s history with youth computer sciences and mathematics Lean, a sophomore sociology and Spanish help our diocese and our college become and young adults, McMahon is certain major from Bellingham, Washington. major from Bend, Oregon. "He seemed more of what the Lord desires." that Vetter will do great things for young Major requirements include 32 to very much embrace his new role as Once he is installed as Bishop of Hele- Catholics in the diocese and at Carroll. semester credits of eight courses, 12 bishop and he was genuinely excited to be na, Vetter will be welcomed as Chancellor “His personable and relatable style credits from a specialized track (truth, on campus meeting students." of the college and Chair of the Board of grants him gifts in connecting with young beauty, or goodness), and other co-cur- After visiting Carroll, Vetter was excit- Trustees. people. Also, I would say that it is telling ricular requirements. ed for what the campus provides for its “Specific to Carroll,” said Lenneman, that Bishop-Elect Vetter chose to visit As for the minor, only five “CATH” students. “I believe he will point us toward Jesus Carroll's campus just minutes after his prefixed classes must be completed. The “I was impressed with the beauty of the Christ so that the transformative power of press conference, testifying to his support list and description of these courses is chapel and its focal point on campus,” the Gospel can continue to elevate and ex- for Catholic education at all levels.” found in the Carroll course catalog. said Vetter. “That itself is a witness to the pand every aspect of the work that takes President John Cech agrees that the Co-curricular activities could include hope that Carroll College already instills place here. In my brief time speaking with Bishop-Elect will do great things in the school-side lectures, visiting an art in those who visit her. A great sign of our new bishop I am confident he will diocese and for Carroll. gallery, attending a yearly retreat, or what is happening at Carroll is that many inspire us all to rededicate ourselves to “It will be an honor and privilege to working with the Hunthausen Center for of the students were at the Mass at the that journey with renewed vigor, courage, have the opportunity to work closely with Peace and Justice in a service project. and joy." Bishop Vetter over the next several years The Catholic studies major will be The bishop-elect already has some to further Carroll’s impact as a Catholic offering its first two courses in Spring connections to Carroll in his interactions Diocesan College,” said Cech. “Carroll’s 2020 and are up for registration: CATH with Board of Trustee member and Vice Catholic mission and identity is one of 205 Magisterium and Culture, which President of Institutional Advancement its top strengths. During Bishop Vetter’s will be co-taught by Hall and the Rev. Michael McMahon. opening press conference, he mentioned Christopher Lebsock from 6:30-9 p.m. Proir to working at Carroll, McMahon several times how important Catholic on Mondays, and CATH 206 Catholic and his wife lived in Bismark. When education was to him at all levels. I feel Anthropology, which will be taught by presented with the opportunity to return to Bishop Vetter will help us make a great Lenneman from 9:30-10:45 a.m. on his alma mater, McMahon was unsure and deal of progress toward becoming the Tuesdays and Thursdays. sought counsel from his pastor, the Rev. beacon we have been called to be. I could See page 7 for a Q&A on the Cath- Austin Vetter. not be happier with his appointment.” olic studies program with Hall and Photo courtesy of John Cech When McMahon heard the news of Smillie. Bishop-Elect Vetter meets Carroll students. Vetter’s appointment as the next Bishop

Great Faculty A non-Catholic Debate view of the Barn Dance Page 6 Catholic Church Page 15 Page 10 2 Thursday, October 31, 2019 Thursday, October 31, 2019 3 Editor Campus Finding grace and love in our differences Some of you may have noticed, Carroll Part of embracing the Catholic identity, Nursing students partake in Carroll tradition is pushing its Catholic Identity. With the as well as the Christian identity, is ensur- unveiling of the new Catholic Studies ing that we love our neighbor, no matter Emily Murgel major, Carroll is working hard to make who they are, what they have done, and sure Catholics here have the tools and where they come from. Staff Writer the means to delve into their faith and It is also present on campus the ques- All of Carroll’s nursing students delve more into what the Catholic Church tion of free speech, as discussed during gathered in the All Saints Chapel for the teaches. the discussion on free speech covered in seventh annual Hand Blessing Ceremony Carroll also pushes academic ex- this issue of the Prospector. and second annual White Coat Ceremony cellence. With the acceptance rate of The newspaper, being a place on on September 25, 2019. anthrozoology students into vet school campus for free speech, is a place where “This interfaith ceremony recognizes being most if not all, and most if not all of all people in the Carroll community, can the dedication of nurses to bring comfort, the nurses passing the NCLEX on the first be represented, it is our job to ensure that Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall kindness, respect, and spiritual support to try, Carroll strives to achieve proficiency the viewpoints, perspectives, and back- Sophomore nursing students at the cermony. patients through open hearts and caring in all the fields students major in. This is grounds are represented and accepted hands," said Terri John, an administrative Nicholson, a junior from Sandpoint, Idaho evident in the numerous rankings Carroll with the newspaper as a platform for the assistant for the nursing department. whose class was the first to initiate the holds, as we celebrated last month as Best freedom of expression. We encourage Taylor Thompson, senior nursing White Coat Ceremony. “I think it’s a great in the West and continue to celebrate as this free speech and we ask you to take Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall student from Clancy, Montana, opened the way to bond the Carroll community and Carroll's nursing students pose for a group photo. more rankings come out. advantage of the Prospector as a platform ceremony with a prayer, followed by asso- nursing students before and during our The Catholic studies major strives to for such. ciate nursing professor Maria Brosnan, careers.” intertwine the best of both the Catholic We must remember that in pushing the who discussed the importance of “Keep- The students then all restate the Nursing identity and academic excellence. Catholic identity, we consider that not ing Healthcare Human.” Pledge, which was led by Meredith Kru- Carroll is also entering into what may everyone identifies as Catholic, not ev- “It’s important to recognize the hu- tar, an assistant nursing professor. be a new era with a new bishop of Helena eryone is religious. Everyone, however, is manity in nursing,” said sophomore The Hand Blessing Ceremony took who would also serve as Chancellor of the human and as such deserve great respect, Olivia Wright, from Riverton, Wyoming. place during the second half of the cere- college and Chair of the Board of Trust- no matter the difference of opinion. “Brosnan emphasised, for me personally, mony. The Hand Blessing Ceremony is ees. Bishop-Elect Vetter is passionate in With that in mind, as Carroll embraces why I chose to become a nurse in the first intended for all nursing faculty, staff, and his work with youth and young adults and its Catholic identity, and together as we place.” students. As each student walks up to the as such plans on being present at Carroll’s students push towards academic excel- All nursing students who are at a 200, altar with oil on their hands, each nursing campus when he can be. lence, we must remember to not alienate 300, and 400 level are pinned in their professor blesses the student. However, while most of the students at those that are different, but to allow them white coats. The ceremony typically “The smell of the oil is great and the Carroll are Catholic, there are those that space to express their ideas. We must Editor Kelly Armstrong Photo courtesy of Emma Lambert focuses on level 200 students, as they experience of being able to have your pro- are not. There are those that come from remember to respect those ideas and those further their education. fessors bless your hands is really special,” Christian backgrounds and those that people, even, and especially, when we This ceremony is a right of passage for said Erika Seehafer, junior from Sitka, have little to no religious background at don’t agree with the person’s ideas. those who are dedicated to the care and Alaska. all. This is explored in a column titled A Love, compassion of others. The pins are pro- The Hand Blessing and White Coat non-Catholic Perspective of the Catholic vided by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Ceremony is a tradition that will be car- Church by Corinne Capodagli. Kelly Armstrong which seeks to improve health care by ried out for many years to come. Carroll Students stressing the importance of human value “One of the special things about the and dignity within the core of one’s own nursing program at Carroll is the feeling The being. of family/community and the focus on % The pin is in the shape of a mobius humanistic, compassionate, holistic care,” loop, to symbolize the constant loop of said John. Prospector trust. Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall off Lane Buus receives a blessing. 10 “I love the ceremony,” said Cheyenne Editor: Kelly Armstrong Staff Writers: Jaymin Bernhardt Faculty Adviser: Saints spend time serving in Helena community and joyful.” Corinne Capodagli Emma Lambert Brent Northup Those who stayed at Carroll helped to Vicente Gallardo Staff Writer move nursing equipment and furniture out Emma Lambert of Simperman Hall for renovations. Editorial & Design: Fifty-one students gathered in the All “As a student of Carroll, I have Megan McCormick Recieve 10% off total purchase with student ID and this ad Saints Chapel for Service Saturday on received so much from the community Wayne Klinkel Saturday, September 28, before being sent Emily Murgel and people of Helena,” said Shae Bills, Veronica Mohrmann out to Good Samaritan, Hunter’s Pointe, a history and philosophy major from Rachel Prevost Edgewood, Options Clinic, or to help out Bozeman. “Service Saturday gave me, Emily McLean on Carroll’s campus. and many other students, a chance to give Abbi Robson “Service Saturday is an awesome back to Carroll, its supporters and other Raymond Shipman way to get off campus, serve the Helena organizations within the valley. We were Contact: community, and get to know the Carroll able to get everything cleared out and Caitlin Troyer community a little better,” said Courteney received doughnuts for our hard work!” 406-447-4501 Boyle, a sophomore nursing student from The next Service Saturday will take Henry Walker Yakima, Washington. place on Saturday, November 23, starting Rylie Weeks The group that went to Good Samaritan at 8:30 a.m. in the All Saints Chapel. Advertising and Office spent the morning organizing clothing donations. Managers: “I love Service Saturday,” said Maggie Phelan, a junior health science and public Patrick Hewes health major from Meeker, Colorado. “Service Saturday is such a great remind- er that our world is much bigger than Photo courtesy of Hunthausen for Peace and Jusitce just Carroll College and there is always Kuda Nyahuma visits with residents at a retirement home. 422 N. Last Chance Gulch something to be doing and someone to be 495.8840 servicing out in the greater community.” Students at Hunter’s Pointe and Edge- Open Mon-Fri 6:30am - 5:30pm wood were able to visit with the elderly We want YOU to write for Sat 7am - 3pm • Closed Sunday and help with some organizing. “For Service Saturday I went to a [email protected] nursing home and got to sit and chat with The the residents there, helping them with some things they needed,” said Grace Prospector Portmann, a freshman nursing major from Graham, Washington. “My favorite part was getting to help a lady with her cat and We are looking for photographers and journalists! hearing all about her life.” The three students who served at the If interested please contact: Options Clinic painted an office room the clinic was revamping. “I haven’t worked it [Service Saturday] The Prospector too often,” said Alex Dickey, a senior health science major from Phoenix, Arizo- Photo courtesy of Hunthausen for Peace and Jusitce Photo courtesy of Hunthausen for Peace and Jusitce [email protected] or 406-447-4501 na. “But whenever I do, I feel so humbled Kelly Armstrong, Emma Lambert and Alex Dickey paint a room Freshmen sort clothes at Good Samaritan. at the Options Clinic.

The Prospector 4 Thursday, October 31, 2019 Thursday, October 31, 2019 5 CAMPUS Campus Carroll bowling night with CSA Students pitch their new CAMP leads students on cavern clean-up and tour Rylie Weeks caverns for the winter, when tourists are “The caverns are such a crazy place and Jaymin Bernhardt gram for news on bowling as well as other not allowed into the caves. By making everyone had a good time in them. We events that are coming around the corner. ideas at ZinnStarter night Staff Writer sure to keep the caves as clean and natural will definitely be going back next year,” Staff Writer “People should go bowling because if you can’t knock your problems, you can On September 28, a small group of stu- as possible, the continued growth and said Ethan Viles, a freshman biology Megan McCormick idea that I have was a bit intimidating and health of the caverns can be guaranteed. major from Spokane. On the evening of Friday, October 4, knock some pins,” Stockdill said. nerve-racking for me,” said Sheldon. “I dents from Carroll were joined by CAMP Carroll students met at Sleeping Giant Staff Writer thought this would be a good place to get leader Ethan Viles at the Lewis and Clark Lanes for some free bowling. out of my comfort zone and take the step Caverns for a clean-up tour to help the CSA bowling night has been a great The ZinnStarter Pitch night took place in turning an idea into a possible reality. I staff prepare the caves for the upcoming activity for students to relax, enjoy good on September 26 and was a chance for was also hoping to gain feedback from my winter season. company, and play a sport that most ev- students to present their business ideas in peer group, teachers, and other entrepre- The Lewis and Clark Caverns are a set eryone thinks is fun. a Shark Tank-type event. neurs.” of caves located just north of Yellowstone “I like it because it’s really leisurely The students who presented had the Thomas Austefjord, a senior business National Park. They are incredibly cold exercise and it’s always an occasion for opportunity to earn up to $1000 in devel- management major from Roseville, Cali- year-round and draw large crowds due to good laughs,” said Anna Stockdill, a opment funding to get their ideas off the fornia, had the idea for another app. the abnormal variety of formations that junior nursing and theology major from “I presented Welcome Wagin, an app ground. can be found in the cave systems. The Spokane, Washington. One of the ideas presented came from that helps people find stuff to do in the Bowling is an opportunity for students area. The target market for the app are twisting staircases carved into the stone junior business marketing major Alex and the pools of crystal clear water give to laugh and be silly with friends. Olmes from Benicia, California. people that are relatively new to the area,” “I love how bowling brings people to- “I presented my idea called the Crush said Austefjord. the caves unique features that keep guests gether,” said Jenny Meadowcroft, a junior Pod,” said Olmes. “It is a niche device for The event was a learning opportunity coming back. computer science major from Spokane, the fitness/nutrition industry that aims to for all the student presenters, and they had The CAMP event included 11 students Washington. “It’s the one sport we can make crushed ice for protein shakes and different takeaways from the experience. and a tour guide along with staff super- all be bad at and that’s perfectly fine. supplements available wherever you work They were also able to share some advice vision. The two-hour drive ended with a Bowling takes off the pressure of school out because no one likes the taste of warm for anyone contemplating participating in short hike into the cavern system, which Photo courtesy of Ethan Viles Photo courtesy of Ethan Viles and gives you the chance to enjoy the protein shakes.” next year’s event. holds a constant temperature of around 48 Students exploring the caves. Keaton Blair and Marin Underhill take a selfie in the cavern. company of your friends and even make “My advice to anyone presenting would Going into the presentation Olmes was degrees. new ones.” hopeful. be to be confident in yourself, as cliché as CSA puts on a lot more fun events that sounds,” said Olmes. “If you know The clean-up tour took about two hours “The goal of presenting was to simulate as the group made its way through the throughout the year. If you missed going a product or sales pitch to a group of peo- your product or information, there is no bowling this go around, CSA is putting Photo courtesy of CSA ple, which I felt would be beneficial going need to second guess yourself or feel caverns. The caverns are full of many on bowling again in the spring. It doesn’t Hayden Miller and Henry Smaldon celebrate a strike. forward in my career path,” said Olmes. inadequate. Confidence sells!” connected caves that are full of stalag- have a date yet so follow CSA on Insta- Another presenter was thinking of fu- Not only does confidence sell, but so mites, stalactites, and connected columns. ture career opportunities for her peers. does a good idea. Making sure that the caverns were free of Lizzie Sheldon is a junior business “The advice I would give to someone any garbage and unnatural objects in the major from Camas, Washington and she thinking about presenting in the future cave was a large part of preparing the presented her idea for a program called would be to go for it. No idea is a dumb Compass. idea,” said Sheldon. “This was a great first “Compass would be a website/app that step in gaining confidence, experience, helps young adults connect to possible and feedback on my ideas.” employers,” said Sheldon. “The 'compass' Even if you aren’t sure of yourself, it’s part is an idea that the kids using this good to try. online website would have a moral com- “I would advise that if you’re even pass, ensuring that their future employers on the fence about presenting to do it, would be employing someone who was that way you can gain experience,” said hard working, amounts to what they say Austefjord. they are on paper, etc.” ZinnStarter is an annual event that takes For Sheldon, gaining experience was place on campus so keep creating and the main goal, but she was able to take thinking of the next big thing because away a variety of things from the experi- ZinnStarter could be your ticket to creat- ence. ing something great. Photo courtesy of Ethan Viles Photo courtesy of Ethan Viles Photo courtesy of Ethan Viles “Having the confidence to present an The next round of judging is later in November. Inside the cavern. Alli Buckner and Amber Pickering pose with the stalactites. Students venture deeper into the cavern. Photo courtesy of CSA Students at Sleeping Giant Lanes bowling alley. Trout Creek Canyon Hike is a fun experience for all Emma Lambert “There was a cave that a few campers Texas Hold 'em tournament draws a crowd climbed up to see,” said Tellinghusen. 2008 was a special year, but this year tops sort of uncertainty of the hands and the the game,” said Robert Hereth, a fresh- Staff Writer “After the hike, we went to the York Bar Raymond Shipman 2008 as we will engrave the name of our thrill of winning (in spite of there being man computer science major from Tuala- On Saturday, October 5, a group of Car- and had some delicious burgers.” first female winner. I am very proud of no money on the line),” said Dawson tin, Oregon. “It was down to John Meech The hike was led by junior Amber Staff Writer Kelly. She played tough against the guys Gaub, a freshman history major from and I. He kept calling my bluff until the roll students embarked on a hike through and beat them all.” Anchorage, Alaska. pot was about $800. We showed, reveal- Trout Creek Canyon. Pickering, sophomore Logan Schuh, and The Texas Hold ’em Tournament kicked When students arrived, they were given Other students had similar accounts for ing my straight flush. He was baffled, and The hike was organized by senior Mel- senior Marin Underhill. off the weekend on Friday, October 18, at $1000 in poker chips and assigned a table. why they came to play. However, each the whole pot slid my way.” anie Tellinghusen, a nursing major from “It was really fun,” said senior Reina 6 p.m. in the Upper Cube with two tables The winner would receive the coveted had different parts of the night to high- Eventually, the tournament came down Terrebonne, Oregon. Ishibashi, a computer science and math- of six. It all came down to one winner, champions bracelet and have their name light. to three players. John Meech, a computer “We chose Trout Creek because it ematics major for secondary education senior Kelly Armstrong, a theology and “put on the esteemed Texas Hold 'em “I had two pairs and I thought I was science major from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is a beautiful hike that is close by and from Yokohama, Japan. “I really liked the communications major from San Diego. Tournament Trophy (in the HAC) where safe so I went all in to match someone took third place and received a minia- everyone living in this area should hike it fall colors in the canyon and hiking with “The history of the Texas Hold ’em [it] will be recorded in Carroll history else's bet,” said Patrick McGowan, a ture coin-operated slot machine. Kevin at least once,” said Tellinghusen. “It’s a new and old friends.” Tournament can be found on the Cham- as one of our top Texas Hold 'em Tour- sophomore biology major from Sioux Benjamin, a freshman environmental classic.” CAMP’s next weekend outing is yet to pions Trophy,” said Harris. “Our first nament players,” said ASCC Director City, Iowa. “Then he showed that he had science major from Portland, Washing- be determined, so be keeping an eye out tournament was in 2005 and every winner Patrick Harris. two queens, which destroyed my two ton, came in second and walked away Participants hiked 3 miles in and 3 since then has had their name engraved miles out through the canyon. for updates. Photo courtesy of Rina Yamazaki For the next two hours, students sang eights and kicked me out of the game. with a $25 iTunes gift card. Armstrong Students embark on their hike. into Carroll history. I would have to say along to Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” I won the Charlie Horse for being the took first place and left the Cube with a and with joy, played poker. first loser, but I still had a good time, just pair of Sony headphones over her ears, “I had played poker a bit with buddies wasn't lucky.” the champion's bracelet on her wrist, and back home, and I enjoyed that then, so I There were many great moments during the thought of her name engraved on the was sort of wanting to go to the event just playtime. trophy on her mind. Saints go rock climbing for the fun of playing poker. I enjoy the “My best hand was in the first half of “I've only played poker a couple of DID YOU KNOW times with friends, and I guess I had some Emma Lambert was an absolutely gorgeous day even with pretty okay luck,” said Armstrong. “I love the wind and the view from the top was There is a wholesale listing for diamonds; it is similar to being able to have my name on the tro- Staff Writer breath taking." Many of CAMP’s rock climbing clinics a coin book, NADA or Kelly Blue Book. The Rapaport phy. Apparently, I am the only girl to have Ten Carroll students scaled Sheep Rock won the tournament and now my name accommodate all skill levels. Diamond Report was started in 1976 and is widely used on Sunday, October 6, and 11 students “CAMP's beginner climbing clinics are around the world to list wholesale diamond prices. gets to be engraved on the trophy with Pat went rock climbing on Mount Helena on Harris's name from 2008.” wonderful events because people with Friday, October 26 with CAMP. little or no climbing experience can go It is a valuable guide for the diamond trade. A new Special thanks to Sean Conroe of the Junior Keaton Blair, an engineering report comes out several times a month. We use this Gaming Club, a junior sociology major outside and get to climb to the top of a and computer science major from Seattle, cliff face in a safe learning environment,” report at Diamond Dream Wholesale and you will find from Chicago, for helping to put the event attended the Sheep Rock climb. together, keeping track of time and chips, said Blair. “I like rock climbing because it's very Korbuszewski agreed. discounts of up to 50% off the listed prices in this and ensuring a good time for all those challenging, but extremely rewarding,” report, let us teach you why. We will help you read and attended. “Something I really enjoy about going said Blair. “Every climb requires not only climbing with the CAMP program is I understand this Rapaport Diamond Index. “My favorite part had to be the casu- mental and physical strength, but creativ- al atmosphere that the game had," said never feel judged for my level of ability,” ity, patience and persistence. The Sheep said Korbuszewski. “They are always su- Hereth. "It never felt like I was surround- Rock climb was very fun and everyone FOR YOUR ed by pros, but it still posed a challenge. per kind and guide you through anything CALL enjoyed it.” you need and make the whole experience APPOINTMENT Diamond I would 500 percent do this again, even Katie Korbuszewski, a senior communi- next semester.” really fun. I highly encourage anyone who cations and theology major from Sumner, even has a mild interest in climbing to just 449-GOLD(4653) Dream Gaub left some advice simply saying, Washington, attended the Mount Helena “4s and 7s are bad luck!” give it a try and go.” diamonddreamusa.com Wholesale excursion. To stay updated on the next rocking HELENA’S DIAMOND EXPERTs “Being able to hike up to Mount Helena climbing opportunity be sure to keep an Photo courtesy of Kelly Armstrong Photo courtesy of Kelly Armstrong and then climb some pretty cool routes eye out for CAMP’s weekly emails. we will beat any price, jensen’s macy’s, costco, blue nile Kelly Armstrong takes the win. Students engage in an intense round of Texas Hold 'em. was so much fun,” said Korbuszewski. “It 6 ≈ç Thursday, October 31, 2019 Thursday, October 31, 2019 ≈ç 7 Campus Campus Honzel blows student minds at Great Faculty Debate Local pastor offers a different perspective on Christianity Breaking able population. He focused heavily on Abbi Robson Raymond Shipman the 10-year anniversary of Narrate, he other Christian denominations may inter- human consumption of resources and the entered into deeper reflection in more pret something as basic to our faith as the Staff Writer subsequent environmental effects of that Staff Writer officially articulating the beliefs Nar- word "gospel." Once we realized we were anecdotal consumption. rate holds as a whole. He asked himself, understanding that word differently, it On Thursday, October 24, at 7 p.m. in On Tuesday, October 22, COR and Honzel delineated the notion that the “What is the gospel?” While many de- opened up some great conversations that the Simperman Amphitheater the Great VIA, Campus Ministry’s faith formation habits: the greatest mystery is the human brain, citing nominations hold fast to a set of identified have continued on well past that original Faculty Debate took place to discuss the groups, were combined in the All Saints the numerous psychological phenomena definitions of “gospel,” Huschka present- night.” greatest unsolved mystery in modern sci- Chapel to ecumenically explore Christian observed in scientific research that cannot ed the argument that the gospel is not a This discussion was an opportunity to ence, which after a full evening of debate, thinking through a non-Catholic lens with importance yet be fully explained. what, but a who. In this sense, the gospel create a dialogue between those of differ- was determined to be that of the human the help of Pastor Adam Huschka from The event had an overwhelmingly suc- is the person of Jesus himself. ent faith traditions. brain. This event was a sequel to the Sep- Helena’s Narrate Christian Church. cessful turnout, filling the amphitheater to “I think that the talk Adam gave and the “I think that we can learn so much from of listening tember 26 Math Debate that discussed the “This is part of a new series we are the brim with well over 100 students and Q&A session that happened afterwards each other. My favorite part of the talk greatest data visualization of all time. attempting each month to try and get community members. was important to the Carroll College stu- was the way he talked about the gospels The professors present to demonstrate perspective and wisdom from different Student “I thought it was really great. It was dent community because it was a different being the person rather than a creed or their arguments were Kelly Cline, associ- community faith leaders in order to walk some really fun content that they showed perspective on the Bible and Jesus as a rules,” said Somes. “I love the different ate professor of math and physics repre- in more beautiful and intentional ecu- Columnist us and some really cool stuff to learn,” person than we are used to hearing on perspective that he framed in our heads senting the physics department; Travis menical relationships with a variety of said Alexis Cabezas Tyler, a freshman campus from Fr. Marc,” said Somes. “I that just transformed my view of how to Almquist, assistant professor of biology denominations in the Helena valley,” said Henry Walker from Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia also think that it is important, in order to have an intimate relationship with Jesus.” representing the biology department; Campus Minister Dan Thies. majoring in biology at Carroll. have a healthy faith life, that we hear dif- Inviting speakers of different denom- and Nikki Honzel, associate professor of Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald The Rev. Marc Lenneman invited After the professors’ presentations, a ferent perspectives than our own denomi- inations is something Campus Ministry Hopefully by this point in your psychology representing the psychology Kelly Cline, Travis Almquist and Nikki Honzel respond to student questions. Huschka to speak on his own faith jour- short round of audience questions, and nation whether it be Catholic or Baptist or is looking to continue at least once every academic career you’ve heard the word department. ney and to talk about the meaning of the an electronic vote from the audience, This event was great for students to not much we actually don’t know, because we Presbyterian or non-denominational.” month. “anecdote.” Cline presented the question of what the gospel and how to evangelize. Honzel’s mystery of the brain reigned only hear about interesting ideas in dif- think we know everything and we’re very Campus Minister Deidre Casey agreed “Campus Ministry recognizes the faith If you haven’t heard this word, it universe is made of, bringing to attention “I went to listen to Adam this Tuesday victorious. ferent fields, but to also learn more about confident in our science," said Cooper. that there was much to learn from Hus- diversity of our campus community and means “a personal story or account of the mysterious nature of the subject of because he is the pastor at the church that “I voted for Dr. Honzel because her ma- prospective fields. "To realize that we don’t even know about chka. is committed to walking with students a personal experience retold in order to dark matter and dark energy. I attend here in Helena, Narrate, and I terial was not only relevant, but can relate Gwen Cooper, a junior biology major the self or consciousness is pretty amaz- “Pastor Adam is an extremely intel- wherever they are in their faith journeys,” reveal truth." Almquist described the question of wanted to listen to him speak in a less for- to the audience that she was speaking to,” from Anchorage, Alaska also explained ing.” ligent and engaging speaker and his said Casey. “We hope that these discus- Even if you’ve never heard the word, whether humans are “smart” enough mal environment than a Sunday morning said Malyn McJunkin, a freshman from why she voted for Dr. Honzel’s argument. Another interdisciplinary debate is in- laid back nature was very welcoming sions will model and foster respectful and you’ve definitely heard an anecdote told to take control of the environment and service,” said Payten Somes, a sophomore Red Lodge, Montana majoring in chem- “I want to go into neuroscience and tended to take place in the spring semester. to questions and continued exploration meaningful dialogue between people who before. Your dad probably averages 10 produce limits to maintain a sustain- psychology major from Spokane, Wash- istry. so it was really cool learning about how of thought,” said Casey. “I think it was may not agree, a practice that is so neces- per conversation, as dads do. ington. especially interesting when we realized sary in this current culture especially.” Regardless, allow me to provide my Huschka explained that on the eve of as a group how differently Catholics and own anecdote. I’m sitting down for a meal at the Cline's data graphic wins student vote at math debate STAC, and I am sitting with about 7 Megan McCormick were, the direction that the troops were “I found that this debate was very inter- data, they see the graphic and make their other people, none of whom are good going, and just how horribly cold the win- esting, I really like how Sullivan added own assumptions based on it,” said Nor- Students engage in conversation on free speech friends of mine. They are having a con- Staff Writer ters were during that particular military the music into the presentation.” ton. “If it is a bad graphic then the viewer versation about high school teachers. So campaign,” said Sullivan. Though many attendees found the might not be convinced or be convinced Vicente Gallardo The event featured four speakers: Rep- opinion on the bill, and provided many far so good. On September 26, associate professors Minard’s graphic made it possible to debate interesting, they had differing of the wrong thing.” resentative Jacob Bachmeier of Havre; different viewpoints. The speakers also As I listen and pick at my plate of Staff Writer of mathematics Kelly Cline and Eric combine all the dimensions of multiple opinions on who should have won. At the end of the day for the professors S.K. Rossi, an attorney and the ACLU spoke broadly about free speech in gen- spaghetti, I begin to notice an odd but state policy director; Montana Repre- eral from various political backgrounds. Sullivan debated the topic, “What is the graphs, loss of life at a time and location, “Cline was very persuasive and gave a it isn’t about winning or losing, it is about On Tuesday, October 22, in the Wie- naggingly persistent pattern in the con- sentative Mike Hopkins of Missoula; All the speakers talked about the funda- greatest data graphic of all time?” in the temperature, geography and historical better argument,” said Maddy Norton, a having fun and educating the general pub- gand Auditorium Carroll students and versation that starts to drive me crazy. and Garrett Lankford with the Montana mental differences in harmful speech, and Weigand Auditorium in Simperman for context, into one single graphic. junior math major from Callao, Utah. lic on a topic they might not think about Helena community members gathered Everyone who speaks starts their Human Rights Network. productive uses of free speech. Street also the much-anticipated fall math debate. “This graphic is truly great because it Debates allow the audience to think normally. to listen to a panel of experts discuss the sentence with “I.” The event opened with Rep. Hopkins provided the results of a spring survey Cline took the stance that the John captures so much of the history of that critically about the information that they “Dr. Cline and I both agree that the best pressing question, “Is there a free speech Every person says a personal and speaking about the bill he had introduced about free speech at Carroll. Snow graphic depicting the 1854 Chol- battle all in one streamlined and powerful are given. part of the math debates is that we can crisis on college campuses?” The event opinionated statement that is not regard- in the Montana House of Representatives. “It was interesting to hear their dif- era outbreak in London was the greatest way,” said Sullivan. “I always enjoy the debate because it is gather Carroll students, alumni, local mid- was put together by Alex Street, associ- ed by anyone else at the table. No one House Bill 735 passed both the House and fering perspectives on an issue that’s so graphic ever. The two graphics are comparable be- such a great place to learn about and grow dle and high school students, and local ate professor of political science, as well comments on the statements that are Senate before being vetoed by Gover- prevalent to us,” said Hellie Badaruddin, The graphic showed where the out- cause they were both able to convey data a deeper appreciation for math in our Helena-area residents all in one place to as the political science and international presented. Everyone’s personal state- nor Steve Bullock. The bill would have a freshman international relations major breaks were happening throughout the in a visual way in order to recognize the modern world,” said Norton. just enjoy some wonderful mathematics,” relations departments. ments are presented and no sooner for- revised Montana’s laws regarding free from Missoula. “Listening to their opin- city and allowed medical investigators to possible outcomes. The annual math debate allows students said Sullivan. “We have a great time pok- “The event brought [a bill] about gotten, like bubbles that are blown and speech on campuses, and make it possible ions on an issue with a lot of complexities determine which water source was infect- By the end of the debate, Cline was to learn and take away different ideas in ing fun at each other, educating everyone college campuses to a college audience, pop without being seen by anyone. for speech to occur on the whole campus gave me a better understanding.” ed and was causing the outbreak. announced the winner. an environment that is different from the about some cool math, and just having fun which allowed for meaningful discus- Everyone is hoping that their state- not just a “free speech zone” like many For anyone interested in examining free Sullivan took the stance that Minard’s “Going to the debates makes it so that standard classroom. doing what we do best, which is bringing sion,” said Rachel Bechtel, a senior psy- ment will be found funny or interesting campuses have. speech even further, Street will be leading graphic of Napoleon’s March on Moscow we can see different sides of mathemat- “One thing that stuck with me is the excitement about math to other people.” chology major from Moscow, Idaho. or at the very least worth commenting is superior. ics,” said Shirley Davidson, a junior importance of a good data graphic and Keep your eyes out for more information Each speaker proceeded to give their a free speech reading group next semester. on, but time and time again they are “This particular graphic shows where mathematics, computer science and data how a good versus bad graphic can be life to come, but there will be another Great not because another personal statement Napoleon's troops were, how large the science major from Escondido, California. or death because the world doesn't see the Math Debate on campus in the spring. from someone else is already coming army was, how devastating the battles without any acknowledgment of what was just said. The Carroll Chronicle This is not a conversation. This is an anecdoche. “Anecdoche” is a port- Talking Saints win international recognition in Calgary, Alberta A look back from 1954 manteau of anecdote and synecdoche, Press Release the result of which is a word which teams to the championship rounds at the team from the University of Saskatche- I was surprised about all the little things colloquially means “a conversation in University of Calgary Fall Open, held in wan. Hellie Badaruddin of Missoula and that were different, even though we’re so which everyone is talking but no one is The Talking Saints won awards in two Calgary, Alberta. Roisin O’Neill of Lake Oswego, Oregon, close.” listening.” countries over the weekend of October First year debaters Stefan Fiandeiro of reached semi-finals in the BP World “They have weird words for things, This is a rhetorical discussion in the 19-20. San Jose, California, and Brady Clark of Debate event. such as tuques and bunny hugs,” laughed presence of others where everyone is The new team members advanced two Madison Wisconsin, finished second to a “This is such a classy event, run en- first year student Mariah Hurd of Seattle, trying to make their own statement tirely for the benefit of first-year college referring to the beanies and sweatshirts more important than the last––like some students,” said coach Brent Northup. “The she saw Canadian students wearing. “And twisted game of superiority. team got to see a bit of Calgary, meet I made some really great friends up there. Many people don’t notice when this students from throughout Western Canada We talk every day.” kind of conversation arises because I and were treated to a tournament-ending Meanwhile, 1000 miles south at the believe many people have grown up banquet. To do well was frosting. The University of Denver, the upperclass conversing this way and consider it to Canadians love that Carroll attends, and Carroll teams competed in the Rocky be fully normal. Not only is it not nor- they welcome us so warmly.” Mountain Championships, winning three mal, it is a plague on dialogue. The students, passports in hand, en- awards. When someone says something, it joyed the outing. Junior Josh Mansfield of Pocatello and should be received and expanded upon– “We learned a lot from them,” said senior Kelsie Watkins of Snohomish, not ignored and one-upped by others. Badaruddin. “We talked about everything Washington, reached the semi-finals in Conversations should not be set up from accents, to politics, to college prices. the 60-team event. Mansfield was named as a game with winners and losers. I second-best speaker with Watkins in third. believe that part of the reason we can’t “This event has national-level teams, so seem to agree on anything in this world it’s a challenging weekend,” said North- is because we are simply not listening to up. “Josh and Kelsie were ranked second one another speak. after prelims, and were in contention to If you find yourself involved in an win the whole affair. Alas, a Regis team anecdoche, break the cycle. Ask ques- kept the trophy in Denver.” tions and expand upon the statements of Parts of the team heads to Spokane, others. Find truth in their point of view Washington, October 26-27, and Casper, and don’t speak with the intention of Wyoming, November 1-2, before the full being better than them. squad heads to the first leg of the region- In our deeply divided country, there is al championships at Linfield College in Photo courtesy of Brent Northup Photo courtesy of Brent Northup no room for selfish dialogue. McMinnville, Oregon, Nov. 8-10. Roisin O'Neill, Brady Clark, Stefan Fiandeiro, and Hellie Badaruddin pose with their tournament director, Candace Cho. Josh Mansfield and Kelsie Watkins hold their awards. 8 9 CAMPUS Thursday, October 31, 2019 Thursday, October 31, 2019 CAMPUS They promised her the

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We believe that increased enroll- Columnist form me in some way and help me find Though Mass is certainly still a learn- Three months ago, the phrase “pray on found regarding the Catholic Studies Pro- MS: We hope that more students will MS: I would emphasize that the Cath- ment numbers, especially of students the clarity within myself that people who ing process for me—sorry to everyone it” would have been something I rolled gram online, Eric Hall and Mark Smillie begin to see their faith in intellectual as olic Studies program was the joint efforts who would not have otherwise attended attend church often seem to possess. who has to watch me awkwardly debate my eyes at or taken with a grain of salt. Corinne Capodagli shared a few extra answers to common well as effective terms. We see Catholic of Theology and Philosophy professors, Carroll, will meet the financial needs of Despite my initial apprehension, in whether or not I should kneel before Praying felt more like a last minute resort questions and will be displayed in Q&A Studies as complementing the intentional who love and cherish Theology and Phi- a new program, as well as bolster the my short yet meaningful time here, I’ve entering my seat or not—there’s some- to me, something reserved for times of form below. integration that is part of the new CORE losophy, see no conflict between any of needs of other departments and programs. As I walk up the steps toward the actually found people with lots of com- thing so comforting about how traditional desperate measure. I felt that if I were a we passed last spring. We hope that the these, and developed the program without However, in addition, we have sought, Chapel, I’m not sure what takes my monalities, some still searching for their the church is. Though Fr. Marc does an better Christian, maybe God would hear Would you share a bit about the ori- program will attract students to Carroll. prejudice to any other major. As noted and have now successfully acquired, new breath away more, the auspicious view, faith, others unsure about the foundation amazing job at bringing flare to each me, but I had been so indignant for so gins of Catholic Studies and the process We dream of sparking more faculty inter- above, Catholic Studies operates at a dif- funding for Carroll of $200,000, which or the fact that I just climbed Guad Hill. of the Catholic Church. I figured if so new weekly sermon, I love the feeling long, that I worried and more realistically of getting the major and minor added to est in the role of faith in their disciplinary ferent level than all the majors at Carroll: will pay for three years of this pro- Stepping into the little, well, not so many people here were Catholic and of repeating the customary prayers, felt that I was just praying into a void. the catalog? offerings. Catholic Studies performs an integrating gram. With this support, we believe that little Chapel, a lot of worries pervade my others were experiencing these new and like I’m participating in a time-honored But in my short time here at Carroll, I Dr. Mark Smillie (MS): The idea arose EH: It might be helpful to answer this function in a liberal arts curriculum, adopting this program cannot hurt Carroll thoughts. wholesome opportunities, why not give legacy that people have been building for feel as if so much has changed. I’m not out of discussions between Dr. Hall and I question in the context of the new CORE. which it cannot do without the other ma- financially at this time. I’ve never really been a religious it a try? centuries. claiming to have reached transcendence while we read Cardinal Francis George’s Its passage last year has sought a more jors fulfilling their role in the curriculum. The $200,000 worth of funding for the person, except if you count the occasion- So, embarking on an odyssey of epic I’ve even gone so far as to memorize or a certainty of anything beyond life. I book, Godly Humanism, with some stu- intentional integration--something stu- Our view is that Catholic Studies will Catholic Studies program has come from al church outing on Christmas Eve and proportion–at least to me–I adopted the some of the traditional responses, relying still have questions and sometimes my dents in summer 2018. Fr. Marc pitched dents and faculty alike have desired-- in enhance the educational experience for an outside foundation. This source will Easter. strategy of “fake it til you make it,” and on my friends for help. Before I went to doubts, but I am more open than I ever the idea to President Dr. John Cech, and the Liberal Arts curriculum, and it moves students in all majors at Carroll College. help fund the salary of a professor that Walking in, I feel like an impostor ventured out to be more open minded my first Mass, someone taught me, line was before to the idea of God, heaven, he and Interim Vice President of Aca- to do so at the level of natural reason: in Students will have a better understanding will be brought to Carroll next Fall to help against a sea of people who I can only as- with my spirituality. by line, how to say the Our Father. I put and I do think there is something to be demic Affairs Cathy Day encouraged us terms of how academic disciplines relate of the goals of a Carroll education, which teach Catholic Studies. The Rev. Christo- sume are so devoutly tied to God. I worry Feeling as if I was an anthropologist, so much effort into learning it, so that said about the contemplative power of to flesh out our idea in more detail, and, to other academic disciplines and how will make their experiences in any other pher Lebsock had a connection to a foun- I made the wrong choice. observing a whole new environment, I I would at least look like I understood prayer. if successful, pitch it to the Curriculum students make sense of all of the truths major richer, more fulfilling, and more dation that funds these sorts of initiatives, But, the cold hard truth is, no one’s studied. I carefully watched as people something. Every now and then, I still Stepping away from this, I think it’s Committee and faculty. Meanwhile, Fr. discovered in all of their classes. Catholic lasting. and we contacted them and eventually alienated me from church, religion, and around me bowed their heads, knowing find myself repeating it when I’m alone, important to note how valuable trying Christopher Lebsock had a connection to Studies will double down on these efforts How is Catholic Studies different from applied and received substantial funding. even God, except for me. For years, I’ve exactly how to answer, “Peace be with brushing up on how it goes, and when new things is. While being unapologetic a foundation that funds these sorts of ini- to build on this integration in the fullest theology? In one or two sentences, what is the neglected the value of my faith, always you.” If you’re a novice like me and are I get it right, I feel a small sense of ac- and unwavering in your beliefs may work tiatives, and we contacted them and even- sense of the term: through both faith and Theology presents Catholic doctrines goal or mission of Catholic Studies? assuming that no one could really answer wondering, the correct response is, “And complishment and a step closer to really for certain aspects of life, it holds us back tually applied and received substantial reason, which are inseparable from a and ideas critically. Catholic Studies takes MS: Catholic Studies aims to help my questions, so why pursue something I with your spirit,” which after several becoming an insider. from expanding and experiencing more. funding. It is really hard to put together Catholic intellectual perspective. the doctrines as a given and interprets the students integrate faith and reason in its perceived as so convoluted. Mass attendances, I still mess up. At Carroll, I don’t feel the pressure to I think a lot of the dissent we see today a program in the amount of time that we Would you comment on the relation- manner in which persons have lived them various forms. Catholic Studies champi- And let’s not forget about the tradition- I felt so out of place at first, like I was be anyone I’m not, but I also feel such an is rooted in an inability to understand a did (3 months). Our own understanding ship between Catholic Studies and other out. In other words, it engages in what ons unity of life. al phase of teenage rebellion and angst. wearing a sign that denoted “desperate- amazing sense of relief comb through me perspective other than our own. What of Catholic Studies has grown a lot over curricula here at Carroll, particularly Ludwig Wittgenstein calls “thick descrip- EH: Catholic Studies will help students As any good teenager tells you, rules ly unaware of how to do anything and whenever I sit down at a Sunday service, this experience has taught me is to have the last year, and it continues to grow. Theology and Philosophy? tion” and its “grammar.” Catholic Studies integrate the whole of their education are inconsequential and designed to be seeking help.” surrounded by my peers and people from an open mindset and to value and learn One of the biggest joys was the amount of Both MS and EH: The relationship also orients itself to the broad vision of from the standpoint of a Catholic world- broken. While I’m still struggling my I fumbled my way through every all over Helena. things from a new perspective. help and support we found in some many between Catholic Studies and Theology integration in a way that the specialized view and imagination, one that takes with way through the last of my tumultuous Wednesday and Sunday Mass, anxiety It’s so beautiful to be a part of a It’s hard to encapsulate in print how people here at Carroll and among Carroll is the same as the relationship between fields of theology and philosophy cannot utmost seriousness both faith and reason. teenage years, I can now see that part of plaguing me every time I had to walk up community that welcomes people from much I’ve changed over the past few supporters! Catholic Studies and every other major do. As noted above, Catholic Studies For all the reasons above. Catholic my resounding inability to conform to for Communion. Truth be told, I’m still all walks of life and varying degrees of months. While I may not be ready to fully What are you most looking forward to here at Carroll College. Catholic Studies creates a second experience for students Studies provides a solid curriculum con- religion stemmed from my perception of not 100 percent sure what to do. faith. commit to the church, I feel as if I’ve about Catholic Studies? provides its own piece of the catholic lib- wishing to engage academically with the sistent with the Liberal Arts and a funded it being another set of rules and regula- Yet, every time I sit down in a pew, I Despite my initial apprehension of evolved as a person and in my faith. Dr. Eric Hall (EH): We hope to eral arts curriculum and does not compete traditions and teachings of the Roman opportunity to increase Carroll visibility tions. feel a sense of calm wash over me. May- being here, I’ve learned so many amazing Don’t be fooled however, the journey emulate the deepest and most profound or interfere with any other major at the Catholic Church. and enrollment. Catholic Studies enhanc- I was scared of coming to Carroll at be it’s just the incense working its strange lessons, perhaps one of the most poi- for me isn’t over because the article is, intellectual and spiritual environments college. In the Idea of a University, St. Given Carroll’s financial situation, es our Catholic identity, and “owning first because I thought people here would magic, but maybe it’s that I’m seeking gnant, the value that prayer can have. rather this is just the beginning of my of the west, which are places where any John Henry Newman was very clear that a can Carroll support a new program at and celebrating” Catholic identity has be so different than me and perhaps something greater. The other day, I was struggling to quest for clarity and insight and I look reasoned voice is free to test, mediate, college or university needs all the majors this time? been a contributing factor to successful turned off by my lack of religious ties. I still find myself coming to Mass come to a resolution about something in forward to delving deeper as I continue to or defend the positions developed in the taught in the curriculum, especially The- Dr. Cech’s plan is that Carroll grow Catholic institutions. Students and their However, something about the school every week, even after this article, not my personal life. I was at a crossroads in attend not only Mass, but also Carroll. classes. Only through the freedom to ology. But he also argued that the curric- itself out of its present financial crisis; families are looking for schools with still drew me in. Maybe it was the because I like getting my steps in every how to schedule my major, and honest- pursue the true authentically and without ulum needs to offer students a means to so Carroll cannot support a new program these programs. The program will provide thought of standing out in a new envi- time I walk up the hill, but because it’s ly, what I should do with the entirety of any form of censorship can we foster an integrate the specialized majors together. at this time if it continues the decline in avenues that complement current curricu- integration of knowledge, life, morality, In a Catholic college, Catholic Studies enrollment it has been experiencing, AND lar offerings. Voting makes a difference; it's your voice and spirituality. does this integration with its professors Carroll cannot risk not trying to grow and forming your own opinions about issues average mark when compared to the 2018 percent voting rate. Student and politics. voting rate for all institutions, which was When I first read the data, I was so ex- Carroll students for a renewable Helena It is so important that we exercise 39.1 percent. cited to see the major increase in not only Columnist our right to vote. In fact, according to “The primary sensation I gathered the number of students who registered Student tropical storms, tornadoes, and tsunamis This mentality blames individuals for We have to stop electing politicians who an article from National Public Radio from these results was pride in the Carroll to vote, but the increase in students who among other things. something that they can do very little continue to do nothing about the climate Rachel Prevost (NPR), "A Boatload Of Ballots: Mid- community for stepping up and answer- actually voted. Columnist This change in the climate is somewhat about. crisis. The most important thing you term Voter Turnout Hit 50-Year High," ing the call to perform their civic duty,” "It's really exciting to see the increas- natural, but has also been exacerbated by This also creates a class problem with- can do is to go out and vote. Your voice Turning 18 is one of the best birth- the 2018 midterm election showed that said Tom Trangmoe, a sophomore in es in both the percentage of registered Caitlin Troyer human impact. Climate change deniers in this issue. People in the lower-middle matters, and it could help to save this days—because you can finally vote! voters are doing just that, exercising our international relations and theatre from voters, as well as voter turnout,” said refuse to believe that climate change ex- and lower classes cannot afford to make planet. Now, I know that isn’t exactly what right to vote, with the highest midterm Stevensville, Montana. Sammi Trudeau, a senior in political On September 20, Carroll students ists or refuse to acknowledge that humans sustainable decisions because they often everyone looks forward to when they voter turnout in 50 years. This is pretty In the 2014 midterm election, accord- science from Chewelah, Washington. joined the Helena community in front of have caused it to speed up, but it is time do not have the money to do so or access turn 18. The general fact that you are now significant, because traditionally midterm ing to the NSLVE report, Carroll had “I know there was a lot of planning and the city council building in advocating that we listen to what scientists have to to those resources. If corporations cut finally legally an adult and you can sign elections have lower voter turnout than 982 students registered to vote, and only work that went into [Carroll's] National for Helena to have 100 percent renewable say about it rather than what politicians down on emissions and begin to sell all of your own paperwork is pretty awe- general elections, but according to the 334 actually voted in the 2014 midterm Voter Registration Day event, and we can energy by 2030. This demonstration was do. more sustainable products, these things some, too. But voting is something that same NPR article, some voting districts election. When compared to 2018 data, clearly see that it paid off!” part of a much larger worldwide march The blame for most carbon emissions will eventually be available to everyone allows you to have a voice in our political saw higher or equal voter turnout for the according to the NSLVE report, Carroll I really hope that this trend only contin- for climate action led by Greta Thunberg, worldwide can be placed directly on and will be able to be offered at a lower process, which is really important and is 2018 midterm election as they did in the had 996 students registered to vote, 617 ues to go upward, and that Carroll has an a 16-year-old activist from Sweden, in corporations. While individuals also have price. vital for our democracy, so you should be 2016 presidential election. of whom voted in the midterm election. even higher voting rate percentage in the New York City. More than 150 countries some part to play in this their role is very This is not to say that it isn’t good to excited about finally being old enough to At Carroll, for the 2018 midterm “The sheer statistical difference shown upcoming 2020 general election. and 4,500 cities held marches that includ- small and climate change will not be encourage recycling or to have a reusable vote. election, the voter registration rate and between a mere four years is amazing to “It's refreshing to see such an increase ed an estimated 7.6 million participants. slowed just because everyone starts using grocery bag. What isn’t right is to shame Whether it is voting for the next Pres- voter turnout rate followed that trend. me, and it feels great to have been able in Caroll's voting rate. I'm hopeful the Thunberg is credited with bringing reusable straws. Corporations are not and blame people who can’t make those ident of the United States in the general After receiving a report from the National to contribute to that cause and watch that trend will continue,” said Faith Scow, a global attention to the movement. Many only responsible for the majority of emis- choices when a much larger entity is at election, or voting on a state ballot Study of Learning, Voting, and Engage- engagement take shape in the community senior in political science from Helena. local marches took on their own more sions, they are also responsible for the fault. initiative, or voting for your state repre- ment (NSLVE), the Carroll community around me,” said Trangmoe. As the 2020 election draws nearer, specific causes such as the strike here amount of plastic being used by individ- Within the capitalist system that exists sentative, your vote makes a difference. now has the chance to see specific data For 2018, when it comes to the fields I hope the data in the NSLVE report in Helena, which more than 200 people uals. It is time that we as individuals start in the U.S. it is difficult to hold corpora- Photo courtesy of Caitlin Troyer And at 18 years old, a time where most regarding voting rates on our campus. of study or majors on campus that had the inspires you to become more engaged gathered for and which promoted making holding corporations accountable and tions accountable but it has to be done. Students proudly display their signs. young adults are starting a new phase in Something that I think is pretty cool, is highest voting rates, we see the history, and to get involved and use your voice. Helena a 100 percent renewable city by encourage them to be more sustainable. their life—like some are starting a career that the study even compares the voting social science, and the psychology de- Because no matter what anyone tells you, 2030. Our individual role goes beyond being or continuing education—you get to registration and voting rates between the partments take the lead with the highest your vote does matter and it can make a “It was great to see such a diverse sustainable ourselves. We have a duty to start using your voice and building and different departments on campus. voting rates on campus. difference. group of people out to support such a encourage others to do the same. If cli- “First, I am grateful to Dr. Cech for “I think the fact we vote at higher rates “I often hear from students who feel pressing issue for Montana and for the mate change is something you truly care signing the college up to receive this than other institutions is encouraging,” that they should not vote since they whole world,” said Nathan Burns, a about, and you should care about it, then information, and to the many on cam- said Josh Mansfield, a junior in interna- are not fully informed,” said Street. “I freshman civil engineering major from go ahead and use your metal straw but pus who have been promoting student tional relations from Pocatello, Idaho. find this attitude admirable but deeply Arvada, Colorado. don’t stop there. Write to corporations, political engagement,” said Alex Street, “But I still think that with active partic- mistaken. No voter is fully informed! Climate change is an issue that has boycott them, buy only sustainable and associate professor of political science. ipation from the college, we could get We are all drawing together incomplete become a growing concern. The Earth’s recyclable products and encourage others “Second, I want to encourage every stu- significantly higher levels of voting from evidence and relying on sources we trust, temperature continues to rise as a result to do the same, show up and protest, go dent at Carroll to vote.” our students.” whether friends or family or celebrities of excessive carbon emissions. This also out and vote on legislation or propose a In the 2018 midterm election, accord- The class year that takes the cake for or nonprofits. So, the question is whether causes sea levels to rise and creates an bill yourself. ing to the NSLVE report, Carroll boasted highest voting rate on Carroll’s campus you want to let the other imperfect voters increase in severity of natural disasters. The idea that climate change will be a 47.5 percent voting rate, which was a in the 2018 midterm election are the up- decide for you, or whether you want to As the years go on the wildfires have solved if everyone starts using reusable substantial increase from the 2014 mid- per-level students (third year and above), raise your voice, too.” burned hotter and for longer and the wild- Graphic courtesy of NSLVE products and focuses on recycling is an term election, where the voting rate was with a 51.1 percent voting rate. First year Photo courtesy of Caitlin Troyer Student voting registration rates fire season has continued to get longer. idea created by corporations to shift the only 22.8 percent. Carroll hit above the students took second place with a 44.2 We have seen an increase in hurricanes, blame from themselves onto individuals. Students and Helena community members join forces. 12 Thursday, October 31, 2019 Thursday, October 31, 2019 13 Sports Sports Saints football runs over Rocky 51 - 17 Saints volleyball sweep Rocky in dramatic fashion “The best wins are team wins,” Tully Jaymin Bernhardt Vicente Gallardo think tonight we had no idea of losing. We said. “They are a lot more fun especially came here to win, and it definitely showed Staff Writer on my birthday. The win was the best Staff Writer when we stepped on the court." present I could have asked for.” Carroll College beat Rocky Mountain Saints take the court again on Friday, Saints coach Troy Purcell was happy On Friday, October 25, Carroll students College on October 26, 51-17 on a snowy November 1 at Montana State-Northern. about the win but was mostly proud of the and supporters crowded the stands at the day in Billings,Montana. P.E Center to watch the 12-9 Saint's vol- For the Saints it was the first road way his team responded to being down. “The biggest takeaway is that we leyball team sweep 16-7 Rocky Mountain win of the season. At first it looked like College during the annual pink game in it could be a tough game for the Saints overcame adversity being down 14-3 and winning on the road,” Purcell said. support of breast cancer awareness. The when Rocky scored two first quarter Saints won 25-19, 25-17, 25-21 against touchdowns. Rocky who is currently ranked first in the Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall “Rocky came out ready to play and got conference. Madi Quick gets a pancake. up on us quick,” said Seamus Tully, junior “I'm excited about the way they came defensive lineman from Bellows Falls out to play, the energy was incredible and Vermont. “I think it motivated us to come the crowd was great,” said Head Coach together as a team even more. Once we Moe Boyle. “They’re a top 20 team in the turned it on we could not be stopped.” country, and we've been top five team the Tully was right about not being last few years. They did a great job.” stopped. After being down 14-3, the Sophomore outside Lexi Mikkelsen led Saints outscored the Bears 48-3. This Photo courtesy of John Ramirez the team with 16 kills in the game. Junior included a Hail Mary at the end of the Saints making a diving catch for the ball. middle Taelyr Krantz had 11 kills and first half from red-shirt freshman quarter- 3 blocks, and freshman outside Sophia back Devan Bridgewater to junior wide Spoja had 10 kills and four blocks. receiver Kyle Pierce for a touchdown. “It was a great all around effort," said Late in the game, freshman running back Krantz. "We had everyone firing on all Matthew Burgess had a 68 yard touch- cylinders and that was really fun to watch. down run that put the final nail in the I think we had Rocky on their toes the coffin.Carroll outran the Battlin’ Bears whole time, and that was really fun to be 474 yards to 339. a part of." This game was an especially fun one Carroll didn’t just kill it at the net, they for Tully who was celebrating his birth- Photo courtesy of John Ramirez Photo courtesy of John Ramirez Matthew Burgess looks at options before making the play. Matthew Burgess carries the ball for the Saints. ruled the back row too. Senior libero Ayla day. Carpenter had a game high 25 digs and three service aces. “Tonight we really came together," Men's soccer falls like the snow to Rocky Mountain said Mikkelson. "We’ve been working so hard in practice all week, and coach is Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall not taking it easy on us at all. We’ve done Ayla Carpenter digs a hit. Ali Williams sets up a kill. Taelyr Krantz and Sophia Spoja celebrate after a point. Jaymin Bernhardt giate Conference. forward Rory Bloy missed a penalty kick The next game for the Saints will the hardest drills, but its totally paid off. I In this game, Rocky Mountain had 21 that went high over the crossbar. be senior day on November 2 against Staff Writer shots on goal to Carroll’s 17. At the end Carroll coach Doug Mello was not Providence at Nelson Stadium. They will The Saints men’s soccer team lost to of the first half Rocky Mountain had nine happy about the result of the game. need to win to a chance at getting to the Rocky Mountain College on October 27, shots on goal to Carroll’s six. The two “We battled hard but didn’t get the postseason. Carroll women's soccer falls 1-0 to Rocky Mountain goals for Rocky were scored by Junior result we needed,” Mello said. “A missed Coach Mello knows how important this at Nelson Stadium on a snowy but sunny Caroll Athletics The lone score of the game belonged said "we always tend to have close, physi- for a 1:30 p.m. start time next Saturday, day by a final score of 0-2. midfielder, Sky Swenson and Junior for- penalty kick and a couple superb saves by week of practice will be. to Rocky's (10-3-1, 7-2-1 in CCC) Tiara cal matches with Rocky. I thought it could November 2 at Nelson Stadium. The The Saints have a 6-7-1 overall record ward, Pablo Ferrira. the Rocky keeper kept us off the score- “Our week long preparation for Provi- Duford. The goal came off of a corner be anyone's game for 90 minutes, and it game will be senior day for the women's this year and are 5-5 in conference play, Carroll’s best scoring opportunity board. We need to put in our chances after dence needs to be spot on in order to get a The Carroll College women's soccer kick that bounced around the box and came down to a little mistake we made and men's soccer programs. making them number 6 Cascade Colle- was in the second half when Freshman working so hard to create them.” positive result,” Mello said. team (8-6-2, 4-5-1 in Cascade Collegiate off of the crossbar before finding the net. on the corner kick that allowed them to Carroll looks to improve their con- Conference) had their four-game winning Rocky outshot Carroll on the day 14-8, score." ference ranking, currently seventh, with streak ended on Sunday, losing to Rocky applying offensive pressure the majority The Fighting Saints have one remaining hopes of continuing their season into the Women's basketball wins field trip game Mountain College 1-0 on Sunday at Nel- of the game. regular season game, a matchup against conference tournament. Carroll golf takes 8-7 match son Stadium. Carroll's Head Coach Dave Thorvilson the University of Providence scheduled Carroll Athletics Saints. The Saints took a lead early, play- ing a faster pace of offense and creating play victory over Montana Tech A power outage, thousands of fanati- havoc on defense. By halftime, Carroll led cal schoolkids and, oh yeah, a women's 41-29. The Saints won the third and fourth Carroll Athletics quarters to cruise to the victory. Cross-country runs races in Billings and Great Falls basketball game. The Saints played 13 players, four of Just another Field Trip Game, right? Emma Lambert which reached double figures led by Dani The Carroll College golf team defeated The No.7 Carroll College women's Wagner's 16 points. Joining her were Montana Tech 8-7 in the Battle for the team rebounded on Thursday to defeat the Staff Writer College of Idaho 79-54 in the PE Center. Sienna Swannack with 14 points, Jaidyn Continental Divide match play at Green Carroll’s men and women’s cross coun- It was a contest delayed by about an hour Lyman with 12, and Emerald Toth with Meadow Golf Course on Friday. try teams competed in Dillon, Montana as a power outage left most of Helena 10. "It was a challenge for both teams with where they placed first and second respec- without electricity for over an hour. Kamden Hilborn added seven points, the wind not only blowing most of the af- tively overall on Friday, October 18. The teams re-warmed up and showed eight assists and five rebounds. ternoon but with the leaves on the greens “We are excited about the progress no signs of slowing down due to a little It was a turnaround game for the Saints, and fairways constantly swirling around," we made at Dillon,” said coach Shannon extra downtime. who opened the season 45 points against a Saints coach Ben MacIntyre said. "We Flynn. “The windy conditions required "We're definitely a long way away from tough Calgary team. found ourselves down 3-2 after the first strategic running, and we executed our being the seventh team in the country, but "I think I had our kids playing too con- six holes but dominated the Chapman race plan which was great to see. Despite this is long, long season," Saints coach servatively against Calgary We watched format to take four out of the possible five the weather, multiple runners had their Rachelle Sayers said. "We have a lot to their two games and they forced a lot of points available there, which was huge best times of the season which bodes well work on. But it's definitely a relief for turnovers," Sayers said. "We wanted to for us.We really executed as a team and for Conference.” the kids to come out, obviously, it was a make sure we had ball security and con- had good chemistry to take control there For the men’s race, sophomore Spencer tough start with the delay and not know- trol the tempo." heading into the final six holes and best Swaim from Spokane, Washington placed ing where we were going to play." The Saints (1-1) now turn their focus to ball format." first overall and for Carroll with a time of Once the game got rolling, so did the a game against Montana on October 29. Heading into the final set, Carroll had 26 minutes and 39.6 seconds. a 6-4 lead. The Fighting Saints would Second for Carroll and seventh overall Photo courtesy of Emma Lambert get the two points they needed to secure was Jesse McMurtrey, a freshman from Jesse McMurtrey and John Cooney close in on Rocky runners. victory and hold off a Tech rally for an Helena with a time of 27:28.3. Photo courtesy of Emma Lambert OSU defeats men's basketball in 33rd place. after was freshman Natalie Yocum from 8-7 win. Carroll Athletics Jovan Sljivancanin led the Saints with With back-to-back finishes were Natalie Yocum, Kendyl Pierson, and Elly Machado demonstrate “Despite having some adversity with Frenchtown, Montana with a time of "Josh Neth and Joseph Potkonjak 14 rebounds and added in nine points, sophomore Noah Majerus from Lewis- strength in numbers. wind, high elevation, lack of conference 19:35.9. buried some great putts on the final hole while Dane Warp led the Saints with ton, Montana and senior John Cooney The Carroll College men's basketball competition and a slow start to the race, Fourth place for the team and 11th “Our goal has been to be our best and to really help us out in crunch time," seven assists. from Spokane, Washington with times of team competed, but ultimately fell 79-60 we had some great performances,” said overall was Kendyl Pierson, a junior fastest at the end of the season,” said Fly- said MacIntyre. "The pairing of Sydnee Despite an off-night from the Beavers 27:44.8 and 27:54.2, respectively. to Oregon State on Wednesday evening in Taylor Leistiko, a sophomore from Mis- from Livingston, Montana with a time of nn. “The individual and team successes Nowlen and Josh Neth really delivered for from the foul line -- 16-for-32 -- OSU “The conditions weren’t ideal but we Corvallis, Oregon. soula. “There were multiple lifetime and 19:40.00. over the past few weeks indicate that we us today. They got three out of a possible found its touch from the field, shooting stuck together and raced smart which paid Shamrock Campbell, 5-for-7 from deep, season personal bests and we now have Placing 15th overall was freshman have a good chance of meeting that goal. three points to shut out their opponents. 57 percent from the floor and 58 percent off in the end,” said Majerus. “If we keep led the Saints with 15 points while three our top five running sub-20 [minutes]. Katelyn McKay from Helena with a time I'm optimistic that if we approach Confer- Being the final group on the course for us from deep. that momentum going into conference I Beavers had double figures scoring: Kylor We’re happy and looking toward confer- of 19:55.1, followed by freshman Peyton ence with focus and confidence and that if today can't say enough about their effort The Saints shot 34 percent from the think we can surprise some people.” Kelly (16), Ethan Thompson (14) and ence with high hopes and expectations.” Lipp from Billings in 25th with a time of we run hard and compete in the race, we'll because we needed it." field, 43 percent from deep and 67 percent Freshman Joe O’Sullivan from Olym- Tres Tinkle (13). For the women’s team, freshman 21:21.5. have success and hopefully send a large "Overall proud of our team and their from the free throw line. pia, Washington ran a time of 28:54.2, Eleven Saints saw playing time against Reghan Worley from Evanston, Wyoming Next for the team was Leistiko with a group of athletes to Nationals.” fight today," said MacIntyre. "It's a great It was both teams' first exhibition of the putting him in 20th place overall. the Pac-12 opponent that the Saints hung finished first for Carroll and second over- time of 21:43.9 in 27th place. The Saints compete at the Frontier team win over a rival and perfect way to season. Wrapping the race up for Carroll was with for half, trailing 32-31 at halftime. all with a time of 18:50.9. Wrapping up the women’s team was Conference Championship in Billings on close out the fall schedule." The Saints now turn their attention Alex Olmes, a junior from Vallejo, Cali- Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall The Beavers outscored the Saints 47-29 Junior Elly Machado from Castleford, freshman Traci Johnston from Three Friday, November 8 to see who moves on toward a tournament in Butte Montana on fornia with a time of 30:41.2 in 27th place Katie Fagg concentrates during a match. in the second half to secure the comfort- Idaho placed 8th overall with a finish- Forks, Montana in 37th place with a time the National Championship. November 1 and 2 when they face South- and Anthony Langton, a freshman from able final margin. ing time of 19:34.5, and placing right of 23:14.1. ern Oregon and Eastern Oregon. Portland, Oregon with a time of 33:33.2 14 Thursday, October 31, 2019 Thursday, October 31, 2019 15 Extras Campus Campus events Students enjoy the night at Chi Alpha barn dance The Carroll Raymond Shipman Chronicle sundaysunday mondaymonday tuesdaytuesday wednesdaywednesday thursdaythursday fridayfriday saturdaysaturday Staff Writer A look back from 1968 On Saturday, October 19, Carroll College students among others, enjoyed a night of live music, dancing, pumpkin pie, and fellowship at the annual Helena 1 2 Chi Alpha Barn Dance at the Kleffner 5:30 p.m. Founders Gala Noon Football @ MSU Northern Ranch outside of East Helena. 1:30 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. “I went to the barn dance because it Rocky Mountain seemed like a fun time,” said Daniel 3:30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Hirshorn, a freshman anthrozoology Providence major from West Harrison, New York. “I am from an area where swing dancing is 2019 not popular, and there are definitely no NOVEMBER Selection of spring classes barn dances near me. Swing dancing is an activity I've really taken a liking to, Carroll Theatre Alumni Selection of spring classes Week Selection of spring classes so it was fun to have an organized event 3 4 5 6 Carroll Theatre Alumni 7 8 9 in which I could dance with my friends. Selection of spring classes Literary Festival Carroll Theatre Alumni 12 p.m. Football vs. Montana 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Selection of spring classes Week Overall, I was impressed with the turn- Carrol Theatre Alumni Week 6 p.m. Poems on Many Tongues Week Tech Carrol Theatre Alumni Week Literary Festival out.” 11 a.m. Flu Shot Spot 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Montana Literary Festival 8:30 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 12:30 p.m. Pharmacy at the U The Barn Dance has been held for 12:15 p.m. Study Abroad: Tech 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Lewis-Clark Groups of Montana several years now. Oxford and Cambridge 7 p.m. Congressman Gianforte: State 7 p.m. Flipping Fun Park-Indoor 8 p.m. CAMP AMP Mini Film Fest “The Barn Dance tradition began in Developing MT Entrepreneurs Trampoline Night Photo courtesy of Kelly Armstrong 2007,” said Haylee Petrusha, director of Students socialize during the dance. Helena Chi Alpha. “That was the first year we shoveled manure and mud out of ‘most exciting thing in the group chat in Jenna Starke, a senior health science the basement of the barn.” a long time’ and everybody watched it and anthrozoology major from Helena, 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Since 2007, Helena Chi Alpha has multiple times.” Montana. “I loved seeing such a diverse maintained a strong relationship with 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 5:30 p.m. Mental Health & 7:30 p.m. Theatre: She Persisted Carroll students enjoyed an interesting group of people come together under one 7 p.m. Foreign Film: Summer 7:30 p.m. Theatre: She Persisted Fall Search Fall Search Denis and Stacy Young, the owners of the Excercise @ the HAC juxtaposition with the ancient rivalry with roof to dance, laugh, chat, and live in 1993 Admission Open House 1 p.m. Football @ Eastern Kleffner Ranch. 7 p.m. Lecture: Racial Tech. When a Montana Tech student, the joy of the Lord. The Barn Dance this 7 p.m. CSA Movie Night Oregon Attendance ranged between 300 and Discrimination in Helping donned with a green “Digger” hat, won a year was the best year yet! The barn was 7:30 p.m. Theatre: She 7:30 p.m. Theatre: She 400 students, though several came from 8:30 p.m. Cor & Via Formation prize from the raffle, students booed, but more full than I have ever seen it before, Persisted Persisted neighboring schools including The Uni- Groups within two minutes he was dancing with from start to finish.” versity of Montana Tech and Montana a Fighting Saint and both were smiling. As the attitude of ministry and rivalry State University. Other such unifying actions were dis- continued, the Barn Dance, as usual, “I learned some new moves and was played by most students throughout the posed an attitude of both with the annual able to replicate them pretty quickly, night as an aura of goodness was in the Swing Dance Competition. Twelve teams 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 which was surprising.” said Hirshorn, air. participated in a close match. Two heats Fall Search Last Day to Withdraw 6 p.m. Gobble Gobble Bingo 7 p.m. CSA Night at Broadwater 8:30 a.m. Service Saturday “I asked a friend to film me and a friend “The mission of Chi Alpha is to grow of six partners each were judged by Chi 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 7:30 p.m. Theatre: Believe Me dancing, and I put it into my family group in real relationship with God and others, Alpha officials. Xantippe chat. According to my mom, it was the and the Barn Dance was just that,” said After the final round with the top two 8:30 p.m. Cor & Via Formation teams from each heat, partners Shae Bills Groups and Katie Korbuszewski took the title. “The best part of the night for me was “Katie and I were in the final round and seeing the neat retreat opportunities Chi there were some pretty stellar dancers Alpha provides as well as meeting new Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break doing crazy stunts,” said Shae Bills, a people from different perspectives,” said sophomore history and philosophy major Reed Allen, a junior history major from from Bozeman, Montana. “I looked at Spring Creek, Nevada. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 her and said, ‘Hey if we want to win this The annual Barn Dance is one of those 8:30 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 2:15 p.m. International Health Thanksgiving Break thing we're gonna have to do something opportunities to grow in relationship with Groups Field Shadowing really flashy. Let's do the princess dip, but God, others, and self. instead of me catching you, you should “Through this community, my rela- catch me.’ So we went for it. I leapt into tionship with God was rekindled,” said Katie's arms and the rest is history.” Starke, “I learned how to seek Him daily, Yet fun times were not limited to those experiencing peace and joy along the students who had entered the competition, way, and I found purpose for my life as or even to those on the dance floor. I discern His will. If there is anyone out “There was live music and short intro- there interested in getting more involved ductions to the way Chi Alpha conducts in this type of community, whether it be ministry,” said Starke. “I know that in Chi Alpha, Campus Ministry, or any through the Barn Dance, there are a few of the sort, do it. God desires relationship people who were seeking community with each of us, and community is a great and have now found it because of this way to grow in that together.” outreach. I was able to relish the relation- Photo courtesy of Kelly Armstrong Photo courtesy of Kelly Armstrong As Director of Chi Alpha, Petrusha Shae Bills and Katie Korbuszewski win dance competition. John Cooney and Emma Lambert bust a move. ships I have with people from all facets explained more details about the orga- of campus and appreciate the friendships nization. “Chi Alpha is a movement of Update from Associated Students of Carroll College Message that are in my life.” students across the nation and we are on There was much to enjoy other than Emma Nylin Friendship Center number is: 406-442- 4- November 8, we will be in the CUBE over 300 campuses,” said Petrusha, “Chi dancing at the Barn Dance. 6800. collecting canned foods, and money do- Alpha stands for the Greek letters coming “Whether you are an avid swing dancer ASCC President nations for the Helena Food Bank. While from CSA from ‘Christ Ambassadors’ which comes or prefer to sit on the side and socialize Halloween we are doing this here in Helena, Tech from 2 Corinthians 5:20 ‘We are therefore Hey Saints! while appreciating the moves of those ASCC, CSA, Residential Living, and will also be doing this in Butte. Our goal Hi there Saints! Christ's ambassadors as though he were I hope you all have had a great fall more talented than you, there is some- Sodexo are all putting on a Halloween is to collect more canned food items and This next month Carroll Student Ac- making an appeal through us, we implore so far! ASCC has been pretty busy this thing for everyone,” said Starke. “There party October 31 in the lower cube! From money than Tech. On the day of the game tivities is putting on some fun (and free) you on Christ's behalf to be reconciled to semester! are memories to be made and relation- October 30 (starting at dinner time) to (November 9), we will also have Carroll events for students! God.’” Thursday, November 7, 7-9 p.m. ships to be formed at the Barn Dance.” November 2 (through breakfast), the buckets placed throughout the tailgate to “Personally, I enjoy seeing everyone Sexual Assault Prevention The Barn Dance is an opportunity for STAC will be closed due to the Founder’s drop off food cans in. During halftime, we CSA Night at Flipping Family Fun smiling and making a great memory,” On October 23, ASCC Task Force the Carroll community to get together and Gala, so all students with meal plans will will be competing with Tech in a chal- Trampoline Park Petrusha continued, “I love that this event “Sexual Assault Prevention” held an event Saturday, November 9: just have fun. be eating their meals in the downstairs lenge and the losing team will get pied by requires only that you be yourself and in the upper cube. This event consisted of “To anyone who didn't attend,” said cube. During dinner in the lower cube the winning team. The winning school of Tailgate with CSA. Grab a bite to eat all have a great time. It's also fun to see resources for survivors and anyone who Starke, “I would say this is one of those on October 31, we will have a costume the food drive will be announced at the before the final home game of the season everyone get out on that dance floor, even wants to help with this cause, teal sexual “Carroll experiences" that you need to contest, pumpkin carving contest, music, half, as well as the trophy pass off. Come against Montana Tech. if they have never tried before. The beau- assault awareness ribbons, and materials Wednesday, November 20, 6-8 p.m. be a part of at least once while you are candy and more! Come get dinner and and support the Helena Community as we tiful setting makes for a great atmosphere. for what everyone’s role is in preventing at Carroll.“When else are you going to have fun with all these student organiza- Can the Diggers, not only in football but Join us for Goble Gobble Bingo in the As a Carroll Alumni, I learned swing sexual assault. Thank you for stopping by throw on some boots and a flannel for a tions putting on this event! in community service. If you have any Upper Cube! dancing in Guad Lounge. It's a part of our and engaging in conversation about this Friday, November 22, 7-10 pm. night and dance the night away in one of questions, please contact Krysten Abboud culture, a part of our tradition. Getting to incredibly important topic. We hope you the most beautiful barns in Montana?” Can the Diggers at [email protected]. CSA Night at Broadwater see all having a great time doing some- were all able to stop by, but if not and Overall, the Chi Alpha Barn Dance The week of November 9, when our Want to be involved with planning thing in a place with so much Montana you want more information or resources aimed at building relationship between Fighting Saints football team plays Mon- Thanks for a great year so far Saints! events on campus or have any ideas of history is such a gift!” please reach out to someone on ASCC! what you want to see at Carroll? Come to students from different colleges and uni- tana Tech, we will be hosting a food drive My email is [email protected] if you Photo courtesy of Kelly Armstrong Photo courtesy of Kelly Armstrong If you or someone you know needs help versities, of different religious denomina- competition against Tech. November have questions, comments or concerns! our meetings 7 p.m. every Sunday in the Tayten Lizama and Sabrina Crooks compete in competition. Maija Hadwin and Kendall Rogers practice for their wedding with a sexual violence issue, the 24 hour ASCC/CSA office in the Upper Cube. dance. tions, and of different dancing abilities. 16 Thursday, October 31, 2019 Back Page Blessing of the Animals

Megan McCormick because I wanted them to live longer than four days.” Staff Writer The connection between humans and riday, October 4, Carroll cele- animals is special, from emotional support brated the feast of St. Francis companionship all the way to profession- of Assisi, the patron saint al relationships through anthrozoology of animals, with the annual training. Blessing of the Animals. “The bond between animals and Carroll creates a unique opportunity for humans is so unique and it is such a cool F part of campus,” said Hughes. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald the community as a whole by tying faith in with different thing that students find Bernhardt has a more emotional con- Anna Wurzer and her pup pose for a picture. Monica Houser and her ANZ dog are excited for their blessing. important. nection with his cat and the bond they The anthrozoology program and the share is unmatched. abundance of animals on campus is one of “I was born in Romania and was in the things that makes Carroll so special, an orphanage for two years before being so it is no surprise that there was a great adopted and brought to America. I wasn't deal of animals at the blessing. held as a baby so in effect, I have had to The grass area by the Sladich Foun- rock myself to sleep every night to this tain in front of the cube was filled with day,” said Bernhardt. “When I got Cart- anthrozoology dogs along with a handful wright, he calmed me down enough that I of pets. don't have to rock myself to sleep nearly People brought their animals to be as much anymore which is nothing short blessed for a variety of reasons. of a miracle. No pill could've done that Bridgette Hughes, a senior psycholo- except for the love of an animal.” gy major from Gig Harbor, Washington, Even if the animals don’t realize the brought her dog to the blessing not only impact they are having on their humans, for the fun exposure, but for her dog to the human-animal connection is some- engage in a social setting. thing that is cherished. “It is a great experience for my dog to The animals were all so well behaved meet other dogs,” said Hughes. “It was a and the blessing went smoothly. Father fun exposure opportunity.” Marc was able to bless all the animals The animals present for the blessing present. were able to meet new faces. No only oth- “The cats and dogs were great, and the er animals, but when dogs and pets gather fish were even better,” said the Rev. Marc Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald outside the cube, every student who walks Lenneman. Madeline Gillard and dog Rula chat with the Rev. Marc Lenneman. by feels a desire to go over and pet all the good boys and girls. “I feel it was important to bring Cart- wright to the blessing of the animals be- cause it is always good to get him out of his room and into nature and getting him blessed by a priest was an added bonus,” said Jaymin Bernhardt, a senior commu- nications major from Beaverton, Oregon. “Cartwright has also always been pretty good around dogs and to further advance his ability to be around dogs, taking him to an event where there's a lot of dogs is really beneficial for him.” Something that makes the Blessing of the Animals so special is that all animals are encouraged to partake in the event no matter how small. Delaney Lester, a senior anthrozoology major from Omak, Washington, brought her dorm room fish to the blessing. “I bought some fish a little bit ago, but they didn’t live very long,” said Lester. “I Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald brought my zebra danio fish to get blessed Bridgette Hughes and her dog smile after the blessing. Joyce Lui and Jaymin Bernhardt pose with his cat, Cartwright.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Wald Carroll students and beloved pets pose for group photo.