Prospector 1955-2014 Remembrance on Rediscovery October 8, 2014 Volume 108 Edition 1 Carroll College Helena, Montana Page 7
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Dedicated to the life The and work of Mike Franklin Prospector 1955-2014 Remembrance on Rediscovery October 8, 2014 Volume 108 Edition 1 Carroll College Helena, Montana page 7 Student Hunthausen Activity Center groundbreaking Columnist JOSH MCCORMICK Hello fellow peers, my name is Josh McCormick and I am a junior here at Carroll College. I am currently majoring in creative alternatives to homework and vibe exploration. I get asked frequently, “what do you plan on doing with that?” I typically reply, “what can’t I do with that?” Though I also study communications and philosophy, my inner ¿re is fueled by forming relationships with others, interacting with nature, sharing laughs, listening to music (preferably with juicy bass), and deepening my understanding of the semi-crazy yet loving creature I call me. Over the course of this year I am excited to share some of my thoughts and inner world with you via my column “Rediscovery.” There are many elements of one’s relationships, the world around, inner being, and daily activities that are Digital rendition of north perspective of future activity center, photo courtesy of Patty White. taken for granted or go unnoticed. I hope to bring to light some of these beautiful Nate Kavanagh commitment of the board of trustees and that responds to the needs of our time.” complexities of everyday life and make donors to the project and “how much they Matz stated it is ¿tting that the building the ordinary a wonder to rediscover. Lead Writer believe in the school and its students.” be named after Hunthausen citing his Enjoy! Evans opened up the ceremony with “pastoral care in and out of the classroom Students, faculty, staff, board members, The other day as I awoke from a excitement. “This is something I think and campus.” former Carroll presidents, and Hunthausen slumber and without hesitation hit we all know you are richly deserving of,” Hunthausen’s nephew and Board of family members gathered on the west the snooze button, I realized just how said Evans to students in the audience. Trustee member Tom Walsh of Missoula side of the PE Center on September 13 unproductive it is to mindlessly tap that This new building will be an “opportunity spoke next at the ceremony. He offered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the little button. For a second, think back to help students, faculty, staff enjoy their a family member’s perspective of Hunthausen Activity Center (HAC), a to our primal ancestors who roamed the time more at Carroll,” concluded Evans. Hunthausen as “Uncle Dutch” and as building described as “desperately needed forests, caves, and lands beyond. Their Evans then gave a brief history of an “incredible role model.” Walsh also on campus” by President Thomas Evans. internal clocks were synchronized with Archbishop Hunthausen and his life long spoke about the placement of the new The HAC will house athletic courts, the rising sun and I imagine they didn’t efforts at Carroll. structure stating how “Dutch has been workout classrooms, workout equipment, need a cup of coffee to start hunting “He is beloved by so many for so many so instrumental in athletics.” The new indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, a or gathering for the day. Their living great reasons,” said Evans. building will wrap around the swimming juice-bar, and a rock-climbing wall. The conditions demanded an instinctual kind A $2.5 million gift from Sodexo and pool of the PE Center and extend toward HAC will be a much needed improvement of awareness, the snooze button was not a $100,000 donation from St. Peter’s Guadalupe Hall. upon the current ¿tness facilities in the PE an option. Hospital in Helena were also referenced “It’s going to be an absolutely amazing Center. Though we live in a much different by Evans in his opening statements. See structure,” said Walsh. “This is truly blessed ground for me,” time, being able to wake up earlier and at a the article on the HAC’s funding for more Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, said Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen, consistent hour is a productive endeavor. details on these gifts. bishop of the Diocese of Helena and the namesake of the new ¿tness facility. The main factor that keeps one from After Evans’ welcome, associate chancellor of the college, was the ¿nal Hunthausen has a rich, lifelong history swirling down the black hole of the snooze professor of theology Brian Matz spoke with Carroll that includes titles such button is ¿nding a consistent source of of Hunthausen stating he “built a church More Hunthausen on Page 3 motivation. as student, alum, professor, coach, and This source of motivation can come in president. all shapes and sizes. Maybe waking up an “I spent a lot of time here, and it was hour earlier allows one to make a gourmet precious time,” said Hunthausen of breakfast, sip on some coffee while Carroll and the site of the new center. embracing the early rays of our mother Hunthausen shared stories of not only star, or just allows time to ease into the day coaching near the site, but putting in many with a sense of clarity. For those go-getters hours trying to grow grass and picking out there the morning is also a great time up rocks on the practice ¿eld between to get a workout in or ¿nish up homework Guadalupe Hall and the PE Center. that was pushed to the back burner. “It was a simple, but grace-¿lled time,” Outside of activities or physical reÀected Hunthausen. incentives of an early awakening, holding ASCC President Jenessa McElrath, a positive thought patterns can also put a senior public health major from Yakima, spark under one’s butt. Acknowledging Wash., expressed her excitement for the that we have potential and abilities new center after the ceremony. waiting to be cultivated, that our presence “The building of the Hunthausen Center means something to others, and that is a huge stepping stone for the Carroll each day allows for fresh interaction and community, both for future students and companionship should be enough to get for those who may not be able to enjoy the into gear. completed facility,” said McElrath. She went on to say that the new Waking up earlier can seem like Photo courtesy of Patty WhiteWhite a daunting task at ¿rst but keep at it. building is a testament to the love and Sometimes using the buddy system is a great way to get the ball rolling. Remember It can be helpful to have a partner to stay accountable and to enjoy the early Mike Franklin morning activities with. Meet up for New Men's breakfast, hike Mt. Helena, or even share Page 7 dreams from the night before (this can get Soccer Team weird so proceed with caution). "Christian Tree" Whatever gets that inner ¿re going, do Page 8 that. Remember, say no to the black hole Satire of the snooze button and yes to the path of progression. Page 11 2 Campus Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Letter from the Editors Through its many years The Prospector duction weekend (watching scenes from the work and present the opinions of the our design team, Wayne Klinkel and Bre- has been graced with talented writers, The Notebook on YouTube), and Sydne student body. If there is a story, we’ll anna Caldwell. They made sure we had all editors, photographers, and advisors. Last only twice threatened to set ¿re to Brent dig into it. We aim to cover both sides of of the support, resources, and caffeine we year the bar was set high—very high. Nate Northup’s of¿ce using the very pages of every issue and promote honest, transpar- needed to produce this ¿rst issue. We also Kavanagh and Ashley Smith led The Pros- this paper. ent journalism. We won’t shy away from want to thank all of you, the student body pector to one of its most successful years Nonsense aside, we want to take this touchy stories and we will keep digging and the greater Carroll community. If you in recent history and it is a daunting priv- opportunity to introduce ourselves and lay until we have unearthed the roots of the weren’t busy making news we would have ilege to pick up where they left off. Our out our goals for the coming year. Sydne truth. Through this paper we will provide very little to report. goal is to keep that momentum rolling—or is a junior communications and public an opportunity for students to develop We’ve dedicated this issue to Mike in other words, to not drop the ball. relations major from Seattle who runs a their writing skills and exercise their pas- Franklin—a man who lived a beautiful life The paper you hold in your hands (or tight ship, manages a ¿ne staff, and whips sion for print journalism. and battled courageously with depression. the words you read on your screen -- it her co-editor into shape when need be. As proud of we are of this ¿rst issue, it As you read this paper, we ask that you is the digital age after all), took countless Jay is a senior English major from New would not have been possible without the please keep in mind the impact he left on hours, multiple gallons of coffee, and at Hampshire who loves the written word hard work and support of many hands. We this community. least three panic attacks to produce. It even more than the gentle caress of, well, are grateful to have a talented, hardwork- took a village and its printing press to a summer breeze.