Student Newspaper The Volume 120 Edition 2 Prospector October 8, 2020 Homecoming: minus coming home... Carroll students find new ways to celebrate

John Phillips Staff Writer o football game, no king or queen, few alums on campus. Welcome to Homecoming weekend COVID-style.

Carroll's Homecoming weekend is typicallyN filled with tailgating, sporting events, and the traditional bed race. How- ever, this year Homecoming week wasn't your typical event-filled week, thanks to the Coronavirus. Fortunately, Homecom- ing still included some fun and informa- tional events. One of the events that pushed through and became a part of the Homecoming festivities was the All Gender is Perfor- mance: Exploring Drag event. Initially inspired by the censoring and cancellation of the drag show on campus last spring, the new drag event explored the history and cultural role of drag in society and the LGBTQ+ community. The Thursday night event included many Carroll College professors, includ- ing Dr. Jeanette Fregulia, Dr. Leslie Angel and Dr. Andrew Thomas. The event was moderated by Dr. Dean Pavlakis. Besides just informing students about drag, it also brought students together. "Events like this can change peoples' lives, particularly those who may be nonbinary, queer, questioning, etc.," said Photo courtesy of Garry Marshall Fregulia. "I've heard from several individ- Thomas Robitaille plays defense in the Football Fall Scrimmage. uals who felt more human and less alone following this event… Events like this The following Friday brought some Ensemble. The ensemble played music Finishing out the nontraditional Home- help us meet people who may not be like music into Homecoming weekend in outside the Big Dipper Ice Cream parlor coming weekend was the intramural us or others we know." the form of the Carroll College String while people gathered around to listen at Spikeball tournament. The tournament safe distances. took place on Sunday morning and fea- Saturday afternoon the football team tured 17 teams from all around campus. played a Final Fall season scrimmage. Overall, students had fun enjoying the In true Saint fashion, the football team fresh air, and seeing others play the sport was divided into purple and gold teams. they all loved. Purple represented offense and gold repre- "My favorite part of the event was see- sented defense. ing so many passionate spikeballers show “The defense played really well up for the tournament," said Shae Bills, a throughout the entire fall camp and it junior majoring in history. "The sport is showed during the scrimmage," said Alex so fun to play, and the Spikeball commu- Hoffman, a senior biology major from nity at Carroll has grown over the last two Draper, Utah. "I’m excited to see how years. I hope that in the future, we can they match up against other teams in our have more tournaments." conference.” Bills' optimism is one of the attributes The scrimmage also gave an opportu- of the individuals who set up the modified nity for parents to come and safely watch Homecoming. The weekend was infor- their players, as many of them wore mational and fun in a variety of different masks and socially distanced from one ways. Hopefully, Homecoming weekend another. Students were unable to attend can be its full self next year, but Carroll the scrimmage in order to maintain social College students know they are in good distancing practices. hands if it isn't.

COVID at Carroll 0 new, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case, with 0 current active cases.

As of 5 p.m. on 10/01/2020 Photo courtesy of Garry Marshall Thayne Harrison runs past Micah Ans in Fall Football Scrimmage.

In memory of Drag Show Fall Sports Father Panel Page 11 Sullivan Page 6 Page 13 2 Thursday, October 8, 2020 Editor Editorial: Speak your Truth hen it was announced that Carroll would be going 15 weeks straight of instruction with no breaks I felt naive, Wlike many others, to the idea thinking that this was going to be a breeze. I thought about how nice a two and a half month break would be, less worries about weath- er conditions while traveling, and more time with friends and family. However, I quickly realized that was not the reality of going 15 weeks straight through. Many students created their schedules in the spring thinking that it would be doable during a normal school year. This school year has made what was doable, to feeling like it might be impos- sible. Students have traded a midterm week for a midterm month and never-end- ing to-do lists. This change has affected everybody at Carroll, and although it was for the physical well-being of our campus it has taken a toll on the mental well-being of students. I can honestly say that I am physically and mentally exhausted, like Photo courtesy of Patrick Hewes many others. Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel stand outside St. Charles Hall. Sometimes it is OK to say that mental health is more important than grades, very time I think 2020 will state of our country because of the inhu- political standing. homework, GPA, and studying. Taking not get any worse or weirder, mane manner that Americans have been As an American, you pray that the care of your health does matter, and it somehow proves me wrong. treating each other. president is successful because it directly always will. The American Psycholog- I assume the majority of peo- I have been puzzled by the fact that for affects us as citizens. You pray that Amer- ical Association states, “Anxiety is the Eple, myself included, found themselves some reason Americans do not believe ica is successful because it will affect our top presenting concern among college amused, yet mortified by the first presi- that the success of the country as a whole, children, grandchildren, and generations students,” and I can only imagine how dential debate. The first debate resembled is dependent on everyone, not just one for years to come. adding a pandemic into the mix might a fight in a kindergarten classroom, while political side. People often separate political figures affect these statistics. the substitute teacher, Mr. Chris Wallace, As Americans, we are all in the same from being humans and tend to not view Project UROK, a project that is dedicat- hopelessly attempts to intervene between boat. If one person lights the boat on fire, them as real people. However, the reality ed to mental health, offers five steps for the bickering children. it doesn’t only hurt the captain, but every- of it is they are humans and deserve to be managing stress in college: practice mind- However, I am not here to talk poli- one else on board the boat too. treated as such. No one should be wishing fulness, establish good self-care, learn tics or endorse a political side. After the No one should be praying for the down- harm on any person, period. to set your own goals and rewards, plan debates, I found myself saddened by the fall of any president, especially in light of During these unprecedented times, it ahead, and keep in mind that procrastina- his COVID battle, regardless of their is more important now more than ever, tion is most often a result of anxiety and to band together not for a political group, stress. but as Americans. You don’t need to While I am sure that this experience agree with everyone’s political standings, will help prepare many of us for our The however, you do need to respect them and future careers, it does not make it any acknowledge that they are people too. easier. I would like to let you know that Prospector As Carroll students, we should not be we are all going to get through what feels tearing down our peers for their political like a never-ending semester. views. Every person has a right to their We are halfway through the semester own opinions and should not be criticized and by the time you are reading this we for them. More importantly, we should be will be in the final stretch of the semes- asking our peers why they believe what ter. This is a reminder to keep your head they do, because maybe we could all learn up and keep pushing forward. Surround Editors: Staff: something. At the minimum we can all yourself with a group of people that learn to be more empathetic to others and encourage one another to put your best Kelsey Jones Vicente Gallardo possibly broaden our horizons. effort in. Students at Carroll should be setting an Help one another out the best that you Emily Murgel John Phillips example for others. We should be start- can, because we are all reliant on each Paige Wollan ing conversations with people who have other as we work together to complete the different opinions with us and try to reach semester. Faculty Adviser: Caitlin Troyer an understanding. It’s not about tolerance, It appears that 2020 will not be getting Brent Northup Shelby Sola it’s about being a decent human. any easier, so please don’t give up now. Ray Shipman Truly yours, Truly yours, Editorial & Design: Megan Michelotti Kelsey Jones Emily Murgel Hellie Badaruddin Payten Somes Wayne Klinkel Veronica Mohrmann

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Want to see more of the Saints' best costumes? Check out Jibber Jabber on page 11! Thursday, October 8, 2020 3 Campus Carroll community reflects on campus safety Emily Murgel a.m. on the weekends. Whereas in years more updates as Grimmis begins his role Safety, students will be able to vocalize past Securitas was only patrolling from 3 on campus. His office will be located in their concerns with safety, and where the Editor p.m. to 7 a.m., and patrolled parking lots Saint Charles 023, across from CCIT. campus needs improvement. Carroll has started a new initiative to from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the weekdays. According to Judy Hay, Interim Dean “As of now I have yet to feel threatened make changes on campus in terms of While some students do see a need of Students and Retention, Grimmis will while on campus. However, in light of the safety and security, with hopes to listen to for improvement within campus safety first do an assessment of the needs on recent happenings with Connor Jones I some of the students main concerns. and security, there are some things that campus, to find the greatest vulnerability, am more scared of what I can’t see going The first major change was the recent students would like to see continue. and look to make improvements. Grimmis on rather than what I can see,” said Jesus hire of a new Director of Campus Securi- "I feel safe pretty much always," said will also be increasing Securitas training, Parra Gutierrez, a senior public relations, ty and Public Safety, Jason Grimmis. The Lane Buus, a junior nursing major. "It's a as well as defining their role on campus. Spanish, and communication major from role of Director of Campus Security and small campus and it's lit up pretty well. I Grimmis hopes to initiate conversations San Rafael, California. “I think that we Public Safety is to ensure the safety of always see Securitas walking around." regarding campus safety. should up not just our physical security both students and faculty members of the Students appreciate the work that “Initiating a campus community polic- but our electronic security.” college. Grimmis began his role as acting Securitas does, but would like to see a ing type of process getting students, fac- “Carroll College is required to report Director of Campus Security and Public stronger presence and more involvement ulty, staff members all around one table crime statistics and fire statistics each Safety on Oct. 5, 2020. within the community. Changes include to discuss. Also including stakeholders year in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Safety on campus has become increas- Securitas patrolling more frequently, in the community such as the police, fire, Disclosure of Campus Security Policy ingly important to both students and fac- increasing Securitas effectiveness and and ambulance departments, the center and Crime Statistics Act and the Campus ulty members. Many students are finding efficiency time when students are in need for mental health, and the Friendship SAVE Act. The Office of Residence Life that they would like to see some new of assistance, and Securitas becoming Center,” said Grimmis. prepares the Annual Campus Security, changes to the campus safety and security. more accessible. Grimmis also added he wants to, “start Sexual Violence Prevention and Fire In talking to students on campus some “I hope with the upcoming changes to looking at what else can we do to educate Safety Report,” according to the Carroll concerns expressed were the lack of the security on campus, Securitas will be the community, and start working on the College website. The Carroll College and security cameras in public buildings and known for more than just their ticketing educational part of safety. Bring speakers Department of Education website current- common spaces within the residence of the parking lots and the occasional in that are subject matter experts from ly only has reports up to the year 2018. halls, inadequate lighting outside at night, help with a lock out,” said Olivia Wright, law enforcement fields and mental health Carroll follows the Jeanne Clery Dis- and the poor presence of Securitas. a junior nursing major from Riverton, fields, and looking at what we can change closure for all reporting guidelines. Clery “Lighting is so dim, and it’s only on Wyoming. as far as day to day process and building is ran on a calendar year so statistics are the outskirts of campus. There is really Another change noted was “an increase them to be more secure, not just about reported in the fall of the following year. no lighting near and around the center of of the emergency blue light boxes near all being more safe.” Statistics for the year 2019 are expected campus. I’ve had to walk multiple times of the parking lots,” said Warren Wol- Carroll wants to create a crisis preven- to be sent to the Department of Education, from the parking lots and the cube in cott, a senior communication major from tion plan, in order to be prepared for any by the end of this semester. the complete dark,” said Morgan Rehm, Moscow, Idaho. “The only one Carroll unforeseen situations. The goal is be pro- In the year 2018 Carroll reported one a junior financial planning major from currently has is located in the parking lot active in a crisis, and not create a reactive forcible sex offense, and four motor Helena. near the watershed.” plan in response to a crisis. vehicle theft on campus. There was Another student added, “All I would Carroll has made some notable changes "In some ways, it [campus security] one forcible sex offense reported in the say about campus safety, especially light- to the security within the residence halls. feels a little lackluster," said Gannon Fly- residential halls. Disciplinary Action/ ing, is that a lot of people feel uncomfort- One of the biggest changes has been nn, a freshman civil engineering major. Judicial Referrals on campus included able walking back to the library or across locking the residence halls 24/7. There "My friend's bike was locked up outside 51 liquor law violations, and 13 drug law campus at night because of the lack of are signs posted on the doors that indicate our dorm building and someone tried violations. These statistics can be found lighting,” said Roisin O’Neill sophomore which doors are locked 24/7, and which to snip the bike lock off with large wire in the Carroll College 2020-2021 Student political science major from Lake Os- lock at 5 p.m. and require a key card to cutters. Someone being able to do that is Handbook. wego, Oregon. “This issue is imperative access. a little concerning. However, they do a Crimes that are reported to the Helena for people and must be fixed in order for In addition, residential advisers no good job everywhere else." Police Department that occur on Carroll students to feel safe and allow for greater longer have card access to student rooms. Many students have been questioning property are included in the school’s confidence about security on campus.” RAs must now check out a master key, if the changes on campus are associated reports. The Helena Police Department Securitas is a private contracted secu- in order to help students who have with the Connor Jones case. Judy Hay ex- reports true crimes while Carroll reports rity company with intention “to provide locked themselves out of their rooms. If plained that many of these changes were policy violations, which are listed out in security officers who patrol the campus students have locked themselves out of already being discussed before Jones’ the student handbook. grounds, buildings and parking lots to their rooms, they are encouraged to call case came to light. As safety and security becomes safeguard the Carroll community and Securitas first. If Securitas is unavailable, Safety on campus has always been on increasingly more important to stu- property” according to the Carroll College students should then call the RA-on-duty President Cech’s radar, and he is continu- dents, many Carroll students are looking website. phone. RAs who are not on duty will not ing to make it a priority on campus, ac- forward to Carroll making changes on Securitas is now present on campus 24 have immediate access to the master key. cording to Hay. With the new addition of campus to ensure students feel safe in the hours a day on weekdays, and 7 p.m. to 7 The campus can also expect to see Director of Campus Security and Public place they call home. Deputy Sheriff to head up campus safety lishing company until he started his career of law enforcement in the world attend John Phillips with the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's the FBI's National Academy, an advanced Staff Writer Office in 1993. Five years later, he was leadership program. sworn in as Deputy Sheriff for the same After returning from the academy, Carroll College recently announced Sheriff's Office. Grimmis was appointed Undersheriff for Jason Grimmis as the new Director of In the following 13 years, Grimmis the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Of- Security and Public Safety, with the hopes would progress through specialty as- fice, where he still currently serves. In the of developing and improving safety and signments ranging from the Search and fall of 2020, he will become President of security on Carroll’s campus. Rescue Coordinator to the chairperson the FBI National Academy Montana and Grimmis' priority for Carroll's campus over the Lewis and Clark County DUI Idaho Chapter. is to "increase the safety so that everybody Task Force. Carroll College hopes to create a safer feels secure in their living condtions and In February 2011, Grimmis earned the campus and community for students by learning enviorment'" said Grimmis. rank of Patrol Captain. The new position bringing Grimmis’ expertise to campus. Grimmis has worked in law enforce- had him supervise up to 30 members of Many Carroll students believe that cam- ment for the majority of his professional the patrol, conduct internal investigations pus has always felt like a safe and secure career. and analyze crime data patterns. place. Carroll College hopes to improve In 1992, Grimmis graduated from Several years later, Grimmis attended campus security and ensure the safety of Helena High School. After graduating, he and completed the FBI National Academy all students with Grimmis' experience and Photo courtesy of Carroll College worked for a short time at a nearby pub- Jason Grimmis has been hired as Carroll's Director of Campus in Quantico, Virginia. Only one percent leadership. Security and Public Safety.

Letter to the Editors: Student weighs in on drag panel Dear Editor, impose certain “rules” on the discussion, have answered these questions, but after Church never has, and never will tolerate taking it away from its intended purpose. asking those questions, the students real- drag culture. She is a refuge for the eter- The drag culture panel on September I considered that exclusion strange, seeing ized that there was a “Catholic” perspec- nal souls of sinners. And there is complete 24 was a controversial one. In response to that it was those Catholic “rules” which tive; only it was a heterodox “Catholic” forgiveness for all who offer their broken the cancellation of the drag show last Feb- led to the February show’s cancellation. perspective. hearts to God, Whose endless mercy an- ruary, some faculty members organized a I would think that a community attempt- Contrary to popular secular belief, the nihilates all sin, but costume and makeup panel for the purpose of introducing stu- ing to find its place in a Catholic school Church’s moral and theological teach- will not last forever. dents to the history of drag, its relevance would seek to understand and empathize ings are not subject to change. Certainly, to our culture, and its impact on the lives with its cohabitants.... different times shape the respective roles Sincerely, of various individuals. Nevertheless, a number of Catholic of men and women, but inconceivable is Understandably, many academic per- students attended the panel, and, seeking the time that requires men to bear children Nathan Ruffatto, Oct. 4 2020 spectives were excluded from the panel. dialogue with the drag supporters, asked while women die in war for them. However, I was told prior to the discus- questions regarding the relationship Drag celebrates not a shift in roles sion that the Catholic perspective was between drag and the Church. Lacking a according to given circumstances, but a among those excluded because it would Catholic perspective, the panel would not reversal of them. Therefore, the Catholic 4 Thursday, October 8, 2020 CAMPUS Voices Of Carroll: LGBTQIA+ lives on campus Caitlin Troyer (she/her) ever had a conversation that made What has your experience me feel unsafe or uncomfortable but Columnist there have been stories and occasions been with other students/ of incidences on campus that defi- he cancellation of the faculty? nitely have made me feel unsafe on drag show last spring I was really surprised at campus. Things like people writing not only brought contro- Emmanuel Grey: “I didn’t f*g on someone's door, trying to have the number of faculty versy to Carroll College join the GSA here my freshman and them removed from an RA position, members that showed but also highlighted a sophomore year because I had heard and just a lot of microaggressions, crisis of identity. The of a student that had joined it just to up [at the drag show like saying f*g or saying "that's gay". intersection of Carroll’s Catholic be hostile and therefore I didn’t feel protest]. ... That's That mentality is definitely still there Tlegacy and its place in academia has comfortable joining. I never really on campus." the type of attitude I brought up concerns over whether or came out of the closet here. I’m open experience with most of not Carroll values free thought and Anonymous (they/them): about myself, and I don’t inhibit which of its students Carroll truly my language, but I’m also not out my professors. “Pretty much all of my experiences cares about protecting. here like “hey, I’m bi!”. As a result, have been positive, mostly because That action, which led to a student I haven’t had much interaction with - Nicole Williams I’ve been super selective about who rally on the steps of St. Charles, ulti- professors in regards to my sexuality. I’ve chosen to come out to. I’ve been mately raised one critical question in I do try to bring it into conversation, lucky that many of my friends are in the minds of many students: especially in my English classes that community, and they were super Does Carroll care more about its when we talk about discrimination supportive of me when I came out Catholic image than the safety and because I feel like we talk about and when I decided that I wanted to friends are very supportive but there inclusivity of its students? all forms of discrimination except start using different pronouns.” have been instances where someone As a Catholic school, Carroll LGBTQ+ discrimination. I don’t like said something that made me uncom- strives to uphold the values and be- Nicole Williams (she/her): how we leave this out of the conver- fortable.” liefs of the Catholic Church. sation, especially when we discuss “It’s hard because overwhelmingly However, as a college, it has the gender and not trans people. Why are everyone here is pretty straight, but responsibility of upholding academic we not talking about trans discrimi- I’ve definitely found my group of freedom and creating a space where nation and the predominant theme of friends that is a good mix of queer What has your experience free thought and education are val- gender there?” and straight and they have been super ued. been with Campus Ministry? supportive.” The drag show was to be put on by Clark: “The professors at Car- What could they do the GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), and roll are all really great and they the aftermath of its cancellation has really care about students but when differently? forced people to take a closer look it comes to higher-level administra- at how Carroll treats its LGBTQ+ What has your tion it is very clear to me that there Emmanuel Grey: “For a population. experience been in doesn’t seem to be any sort of care or variety of reasons, and it’s not just re- The Prospector has sought out emphasis on inclusivity. If you really garding the LGBT+ community, I do students whose voices need to be Montana as a whole? felt those ideals, like what was men- not feel very welcomed by campus heard on this issue – members of our tioned in the apology letter, about the ministry.” Emmanuel Grey: “There’s LGBTQ+ community. cancelation of the drag show, from better representation elsewhere like We asked them to reflect on Carroll Dr. Cech, the drag show would never Pruden: “I went on Search and Bozeman or Missoula or even my as an inclusive, welcoming commu- have been an issue. It feels like what that’s about all of the interaction hometown, Livingston. There’s nity. comes from the administration now I’ve had with them because I’m not more, not just representation, but also These are voices of members of our is all an attempt to maintain an image religious. I used to go to small group culture in other places. Helena is very community who desire to be heard. rather than to right those wrongs. a lot my freshman year which I really heteronormative and there’s a culture The goal is not to further divide, Overall, I think the administration liked. Since I’m not religious I just that’s lacking.” but rather to open up the conversation has a long way to go. The drag show don’t find myself gravitating toward

and bring understanding and valida- incident made me lose a lot of trust them.” Pruden: “I would say it’s about tion to the identities and feelings of in the college, and it didn’t make me the same as my Carroll experience. these individuals. feel like I was welcomed.” Clark: “I have no interaction Montana is very different from home, Here is what they had to say. with campus ministry but from what there are too many Trump signs for Anonymous: “In my genetics I’ve heard from other students a lot my liking, but I don’t think that’s class, a student asked about the dis- of pushback comes from specifi- specifically an experience linked to tinction between sex and gender and cally that quadrant of the college. What have your experiences my sexuality.” the professor was really good about They seem to be the only part of the addressing it. She explained that sex college that is trying to suppress the been at Carroll? Clark: “I’m from Helena, but I is biological and gender is a socio- representation of LGBTQ+ students.” also wasn’t out in high school, so it’s logical construct that is based loosely Hope Angelica Emmanuel hard to compare those experiences. on the fact that people think there are Grey (she/her, they/them): There’s definitely a lot of old-fash- only two genders. That was really “I haven’t experienced much repre- ioned people in Montana who don’t awesome to hear and understanding What would you like to see sentation besides people who want to really understand it.” that distinction really helped further changed at Carroll? represent themselves. There’s not a down the line when I needed it.” lot of Pride here at Carroll.” Anonymous: “I went to Pride in Helena and that was fantastic. It was Emmanuel Grey: “We as an Williams: “I remember attending institution need to be less embar- Kayley Pruden (she/her): super warm and super welcoming so the protest that happened last year “I’ve had nothing but positive experi- those spaces have always felt very rassed. I think there’s a lot of shame after the drag show cancelation, and involving the students who want to ences. I was on one of the LGBTQ+ safe to me.” I was really surprised at the number boards last year, and I was a little show their LGBTQ+ Pride. The ad- of faculty members that showed ministration seems to be ashamed of nervous about that. I’m not super ob- Williams: “I grew up in a pretty up. There were quite a few and my vious about my sexuality, so I don’t small town in Montana so I was in it and embarrassed by it. I just think theology professor was there and he that the shame needs to evaporate, know if a lot of people know, but I the closet for most of high school. I gave me a hug and was like “I sup- felt very comfortable.” was pretty worried about coming out and we need to let students express port you” which was really awesome. themselves. The students express in that sort of environment. I grew That’s the type of attitude I experi- Dexter Clark (he/him): up with a lot of obvious homopho- themselves very well but it kind ence with most of my professors. I’ve of stops there, and I would like to “At Carroll, we are fortunate to bia and it’s harder to get away with really loved all the professors I’ve have students from all different walks that at Carroll so this is a much safer see more group things, more public had here, especially in the English events, and more activities involving of life so you have a good mix of space for me.” department. As far as students go, my different views. I can't say I have students here.” Thursday, October 8, 2020 5 Campus

and the larger LGBTQ+ communi- Pruden: “Putting a safe space drag shows are so fun. This event ty. It would be nice if we could find sign on your door is really awesome. was canceled and these drag perform- some common ground at the very The whole school should be that but ers couldn’t perform after they had least or work towards having a con- it’s not. Be more open-minded and made specific routines for this event. versation about it.” don’t judge someone simply based Not only does that affect the Carroll on who they like. We are so much community, but it also affects the We as an institution more than our sexual orientation so drag community.” need to be less get to know us beyond that. What’s How can Carroll support its the point of going to a school to learn Williams: “What I think made the embarrassed. I think if you are just going to be surround- drag show such a big deal is that there there's a lot of shame LGBTQIA+ community? ed by people that are just like you? was no conversation. It just got can- That’s no fun.” celed. I think for me that’s where a lot involving the students Emmanuel Grey: “We do have of the anger came out of. I was angry who want to show a Catholic identity here at Carroll, Clark: “Being an ally in general and I felt like I was being infringed and I think if we could have an event means being able to treat any person upon as a member of that community.” their LGBTQ+ Pride. where campus ministry is involved who may be different from you with and we merge that identity with the - Hope Angelica Emmanuel Grey decency and respect. It’s being able LGBTQ+ community for a large to recognize that “hey this person event that would be the best of both is a minority and their path through Any closing comments? worlds. I do think we deserve a big life has probably been hard and I event that helps to heal the hurt with shouldn’t do anything to make it Emmanuel Grey: “We have a the LGBTQ+ students here. At this harder”. Be friendly, be inclusive, right to be who we are and we have a moment, this campus does not feel don’t be afraid of having a conver- right to exist. An institution shouldn’t like a safe place for LGBTQ+ peo- sation with an LGBTQ+ student inhibit us, especially an institution ple.” Pruden: “I really like that we on campus, don’t be afraid of what that is supposed to help us grow and have our safe spaces and it’s really people may think of you because find our identity and become educat- Pruden: “The administration nice that we have GSA and FAE you’re talking to someone like that. ed, intelligent members of society.” (Feminists Advocating Equality). I’m needs to stop censoring these events Find a way to make students who are that would bring in more kids in surprised that we even have those, different feel welcome.” Pruden: “I really hope that that community and would make the but I would like to see more public Carroll can have a drag show. I think students already here feel more com- outreaches. A drag show would’ve Anonymous: “I think a lot of that because of the amount of back- fortable and welcome. It feels like been awesome and it would’ve been it has to do with educating yourself. lash that its cancellation faced we can the administration is very controlling a step in the right direction which It doesn’t have to be super in-depth, come together and work through this. because we didn’t even have the makes its cancellation that much but even just knowing something is From our side of the story, it doesn’t freedom to put on a totally harmless more discouraging because I think better than knowing nothing. A little make any sense why this was can- event. Any other group of people that that community really needs a bit of self-education goes a long way. celed.” presence at Carroll.” would not have faced any backlash I think most homophobia and trans- for it.” phobia comes from a lack of under- Anonymous: “If there is anyone Clark: “Allowing the GSA club standing and ignorance and that can who is questioning, please reach out Anonymous: “The more people to hold events that spread the mes- easily be solved by just looking stuff to GSA or their officers. They are can be open about everything the sage of what that club is about which up. And also, if you don’t have some- more than happy to answer people’s better it will be. College has helped is something all other clubs can thing nice to say, don’t say it at all.” questions and help them navigate me to slowly understand who I am do. Allowing them to host events that. Try to find people who make and I am still on that journey and that perpetuate what the ideal is for Williams: “Step number one is you feel safe and happy and surround it would be nice if there was more that club, which is inclusivity and that if you are a straight person on yourself with them because that is openness about that. It’s sad to see showing people on campus who are campus you should never assume what’s most important.” LGBTQ+ that they are welcome here it so repressed. Sometimes it can that you don’t know a member of and there are people who care about almost feel like getting shoved back the LGBTQ+ community because in the closet when maybe this is the them. With an administration right you probably do and you’re probably Editor's note: This article was one space people have to not be in now that doesn’t seem to care about friends with them. Remove yourself updated on Oct. 12 to remove a quote the closet. Also, the fact that Dr. Cech that makes it really hard. There seems from the notion that you are a straight with phrases attributed to Fr. Marc sent that letter to the mailbox at my to be an emphasis on old traditional person who has an all straight friend that were not fact-checked. He denies house put me at risk of being outed Carroll values that aren’t necessarily group. There are more of us than you saying them in the strongest possible to my parents. It really shows a lack in line with the school’s own mission realize and there are many people terms. The Prospector apologizes for of education and care. There was no statement.” who are still in the closet. Please rec- including them without doing more self-education there, even a quick ognize that. On an individual level, research. Anonymous: “The fact that Google search could have informed open your mindset to what it means we have a GSA that is still running him enough to prevent him from to be queer.” is honestly a miracle. I didn’t even doing that. It’s hard to realize that know that it existed until I was a ju- the school you are at is so ignorant nior here at Carroll. Beyond that GSA of how things work in this world.” struggles to put on events that are [Clarification: the letter from Dr. Do you have any comments outside of the scope of just the club Cech was sent to all GSA members in on the cancellation of the because of the pushback they receive. late-June in reference to the cancella- With FOCUS now being on campus tion of the Drag Show.] Drag Show? and campus ministry becoming more We have a right to be involved with campus life as a whole Emmanuel Grey: “It was handled inappropriately, and I think who we are and we I think it will be much harder than have a right to exist. An it already has been going forward. I How can Carroll students the reason it was handled the way would like Carroll to allow GSA to it was is due to fear. It was handled institution shouldn't put on events that are educational or be better allies? rashly and too quickly in an effort to inhibit us, especially fun. Allowing us to be visible would suppress it which just created a more an institution that is Emmanuel Grey: inflamed situation.” honestly be huge. It would go so far “Let us exist. supposed to grow and in helping other LGBTQ+ students at Stop tearing down our signs, our Carroll or even prospective students stickers and our safe space posters. Pruden: “I was pretty upset that find our identity and feel like this could be a safe space Educate yourselves. Examine what it got canceled and then was further become educated, for them. If I had known who I was your beliefs are and then go back upset when we got that letter in the intelligent members of before coming to college I would not to the Bible to see what it is really mail from Dr. Cech because at that have chosen to come to Carroll.” preaching. We are all made in God’s point in time it had already happened, society. image, we are all deserving of God’s we had already rallied, and then we - Hope Angelica Emmanuel Grey Williams: “I would like to see a love and compassion, and ‘let him got nothing for months. Then we larger attempt at integrating the faith without sin cast the first stone.’ I were in the middle of a pandemic and community and the LGBTQ+ com- think a lot of the religious students that’s what we got sent in the mail munity because I definitely feel like who are inhibiting and suppressing and I was just like “that’s not what I am separated from the faith groups the LGBT+ students should reflect on I’m worried about now”. Ultimately on campus and I definitely feel like how God wants us to treat others, and it shouldn’t have come down to being they might feel separated from me if you are an ally, show it.” his decision to cancel that event. It’s really disheartening, especially since 6 ≈ç Thursday, October 8, 2020 CAMPUS Preserving the integrity of drag: the drag controversy Megan Michelotti Columnist

As many of you know, last February as a part of the Gender Studies Program’s Spring Fever Week, the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and the Feminist Advo- cating Equality (FAE) clubs organized a Drag Show in the name of education and entertainment’s sake. Due to complaints and restrictions placed upon the event from the Carroll administration, the orga- nizers “could not preserve the integrity of the event” and hence, made the decision to cancel it. In response to the cancellation of the Drag Show, seven education departments and programs and the GSA, FAE, and Psychology Clubs sponsored a panel discussion titled, “All Gender is Perfor- mance: Exploring Drag Culture and Cam- pus Controversy.” This event took place on Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. in both person at the FLEX theatre, with a limited amount of spaced seating due to COVID-19 restric- tions, and over Zoom, from a designated link. According to the faculty advisor of GSA, Dr. Pavlakis, the ultimate goal of the drag panel was “to educate attendees about drag culture, demystifying it by em- phasizing the view from inside drag and the affected communities...to promote un- derstanding of the people inside the drag world and the people directly impacted by drag culture.” In case you did not attend the panel, drag in itself is not an expres- sion of homosexuality or transgenderism, although many members of the LGBTQ+ community enjoy performing drag as an art form. Also, it is not associated with obscenity or criminality, like some believe it to be. Drag is a man or woman who dresses up and applies makeup in order to look like the opposite sex and exaggerate gender roles for entertainment purposes. More than 160 Carroll students, faculty, and staff came and tuned in to the panel discussion to listen to talks by professors Jeanette Fregulia, Leslie Angel, Andrew Thomas, and Dean Pavlakis; recent gradu- ate and past president of FAE, Madison Photo courtesy of Pat Christian Fernandez; and two drag artists - the third The drag panel included Dr. Dean Pavlakis, Buster Mynd Open, Dr. Jeanette Fregulia, Anita Shadow, and Dr. Andrew Thomas. could not make it. I don’t mention the drag artists’ names on purpose because them to the foreground, certain indi- I am referencing the filter of interpreta- we want them to be proud and support- they briefly appeared on the advertising viduals and groups at Carroll College tion that the divine teachings have gone ive back. Some positive steps Carroll poster for the event, and the drag artisit's try to silence the minority group. Yes, through that is subject to human error College has taken towards advocating names caused a controversy for being the LGBTQ+ community is a minority and a community that I have found to be the LGBTQ+ community are creating an inapporpiate. group on campus; subsequently, Merri- dismissive in a way that goes against the LGBTQ+ task force, and if this task force One of the drag artists told an organizer am-Webster defines minority as, “a part moral exemplary, Jesus Christ. accomplishes its goals, instead of “Safe that no one had ever made the connection of a population differing from others in Am I Catholic anymore? No, but I am Space” signs being torn down, the hope of their performance name to anything so some characteristics and often subjected not saying that Catholics as an entirety are is that they would not have to be put up offensive and that the name had been cho- to differential treatment.” ‘bad;’ although, I am saying that any in- in the first place because campus would sen out of a sense of fun while breaking Carroll College is a Catholic college; dividual or group who uses their platform already feel like a safe space. the mold for ideas of gender. Also worth however, religion is not an excuse to to trounce another is historically banal. I When asked what it is like as a pro- noting is the fact that the drag artists were justify or cover up antipathy and declina- have Catholic friends and family whom fessor advocating for a minority group supposed to do a drag demonstration, but tion. In fact, because Carroll is a Cath- I know, respect, and love. I am also an at a college that doesn’t seem to want that received its own level of backlash. olic college, it should be more inviting advocate and ally to the LGBTQ+ com- to acknowledge the group, Dr. Pavlakis Because of that, it didn’t happen. and magnanimous because Jesus calls munity - a community I also have friends replied, “It came as a surprise that there It seems that at almost every corner, the us to welcome all (Matthew 25:35-40). and family in. would be such strong opposition. I was LGBTQ+ community is not supported Religion should be a place for acceptance, I don’t see why I have to choose one or prepared for indifference and a gener- by and at odds with certain members of growth, and love for everyone all in the the other. In the presence of Pope Francis al lack of resources. At the same time, the Carroll community. After the cancel- name of God. Students, faculty, and staff at the Vatican, a man once noted, “As a support came from unexpected places too. lation of the Drag Show earlier this year, don’t take a vow or promise to “hold a gay man, I don’t feel accepted.” The Pope Above all, the members of the GSA - the one student’s words really stuck out: “It certain strand of religious thinking” at carefully responded, “Giving more im- LGBTQ+ students and their straight, cis shows we are tolerated at Carroll, but not Carroll College, Dr. Pavlakis notes. portance to the adjective [gay] rather than allies - are a fantastic group of people and accepted for who we are.” In fact, around 60 percent of the student the noun [man], this is not good. We are it has been an honor to be able to work Carroll College has knowingly or body don’t even identify as Catholic. As all human beings and have dignity. It does with and for them.” unknowingly allowed a toxic environment faculty members in support of the Drag not matter who you are, or how you live These groups do have a right to be on of hierarchy to develop that doesn’t seem Show last spring wrote in the Helena your life — you do not lose your dignity. Catholic campuses regardless if it leaves to line up with its Catholic values, where Independent Record: “A Catholic college "There are people that prefer to select “faithful Catholics scratching their heads” certain groups of students are esteemed must engage with, rather than avoid, the or discard people because of the adjective. because correct me if I am wrong, but and accepted while others are dehuman- controversies in contemporary culture, These people don’t have a human heart.” “Catholic” means “universal,” and “uni- ized. “The people opposed to the drag including issues of gender identity.” I don’t care what religion someone is, versal” means “inclusive and open to all,” show were not, of course, compelled to Catholicism is not something that is what race, what ethnicity, what gender, even the LGBTQ+ community and femi- watch, attend, dress up, or perform,” Dr. new to me. I have been raised Catholic all what sex, etc. because these are mere nists, if they so desired to be Catholic. Pavlakis continues, “However, the Feb- my life. I was homeschooled through a ripples in the pool of a person’s humanity. I want to personally thank the Carroll ruary controversy showed that they did Catholic curriculum that was taught to me We are all people before we are anything students, faculty, and staff who have not want others to do so either - and the by a very Catholic mother. I then attended else - no more, no less. A gay man is a stood by and not only supported but also controversy over the panel indicated that a private, Catholic middle school and high person first. A transgender woman is a advocated and continue to support and they believe that drag should not even be school, and I am now attending a private, person first. A Catholic is a person first. advocate for GSA, FAE, other minori- talked about.” Catholic college. In God’s eyes, we are all equal. We are all ties, and all inclusive events on and off Carroll will tolerate clubs such as GSA To clarify, when I say Catholic, I am sinners, so who are we to judge? campus. Thank you for seeing us - nouns, when they are in the background, but not referencing the inherent teachings of We want to be proud and supportive of pronouns, and all. anytime something is done that brings the Catholic Church themselves; however, our educational institution, and in return, Thursday, October 8, 2020 ≈ç 7 CAMPUS Connor Jones court hearing set for Oct. 27

Kelsey Jones Known victims include both former and current students at Carroll Col- Editor lege. Carroll College continues to fully Former Carroll College student Connor cooperate with investigators in order to Jones is scheduled for an arraignment keep Carroll’s campus safe. Students court hearing for 20 felony charges on with information are encouraged to email Oct. 27, and is being held at a $100,000 [email protected] to share any bond in Lewis and Clark County, accord- information you may have. ing to KRTV. If you feel that you may be a victim of Jones first appeared via video in Lewis Jones, you are encouraged to reach out to and County County Justice Court to be the Helena Police Department or to one of read his charges on Sept. 14. Jones is Carroll College’s various resources. charged with two felony counts of aggra- The Carroll College Wellness Center vated sexual intercourse without consent, offers mental and emotional support for two misdemeaner and 15 felony counts students. These services are confidential of surreptitious visual observation and and free for all Carroll students. For ques- recording, and one felony count of sexual tions or to book a counseling appointment abuse of children according to KRTV. please call (406) 447-5441. Detectives were granted a search war- Another resource for students is the rant for Jones’ apartment on March 24. Friendship Center that works as an ad- When searching his house, police confis- vocate for victims of assault and abuse. cated four iPads, three video cameras, 17 The Friendship Center also specializes in cellphones, two iPods, 19 external hard crisis intervention and emotional support. drives, and over 60 flashcards and memo- The Friendship Center can be reached at ry sticks according to the original reports their 24/7 crisis hotline at (406) 442-6800. filed against him. Photo courtesy of KRTV Former Carroll College student, Connor Jones, in Lewis and Clark Justice Court on September 14. Gluten un-friendly Payten Somes than the chicken, rice and zucchini that frustrating of all the inconveniences dental cross contamination. they serve people with gluten allergies though. How hard is it to change your After living in Trinity Hall last year, I Columnist every day for lunch and dinner. gloves after you make a glutenous burrito realized that having a meal plan as some- Over the last 20 years, the chance that It’s absurd how many times I walked or, in the off chance that they have gluten one with a gluten allergy is the biggest you run into someone on the street that is over to yet another serving of rosemary free tortillas, set my quesadilla on a clean waste of money ever, yet we are required gluten intolerant or has celiac disease has chicken and rice. Honestly a girl can piece of tinfoil rather than the count- to have one. I spent twice as much money grown exponentially. The Celiac Disease only eat so much salad and lucky charms er that wheat tortillas have been drug as the average student on food because Foundation has estimated that nearly 3 before you have to resort back to the across? I’ll answer it for you, it’s pretty I would buy meals that I could eat but million people in the United States have bone-dry chicken and undercooked rice easy. I also had to pay the same amount for a celiac disease, and that's not even includ- that Sodexo serves in the hot food line. I would also like to address the grill meal plan as everyone else. ing people with just gluten intolerance. Don’t even get me started on Tres situation. Why hasn’t anyone suggest- I understand that the STAC isn’t really Unfortunately, the world remains naive Habaneros though. They advertise that ed investing in a little panini maker for great for anyone, gluten intolerant or not, to the turmoil that trying to find gluten they have gluten free tortillas but every the gluten free people. It’s a win-win but it becomes clear as day that change free food brings. As a freshman at Carroll time I go in there to order myself a good situation, the workers do not have to take needs to be made in the STAC in order I was diagnosed with celiac disease so ol’ quesadilla they don’t have any gluten ten whole minutes to clean off the other to satisfy students' needs and make it an I have become very familiar with the free tortillas available. grills, the lines would move much faster inclusive eating experience. STAC, trying to concoct anything other The cross contamination is the most and the customers aren’t exposed to acci-

COVID-19 midterm update Kelsey Jones ident Cech’s email regarding COVID-19 Carroll students are encouraged to careful with Coronavirus so we can keep Editor numbers in Montana. “Your actions and maintain the COVID-19 free bubble on going to a real classroom.” decisions will make the difference wheth- campus by wearing masks at all times In-person classes at Carroll continue The strict COVID-19 protocols that er or not Carroll remains open in-person when near people, comply with social to uphold strict COVID-19 protocols Carroll College enacted as part of the the rest of this semester and next spring.” distancing guidelines, and avoiding large including a mask on at all times and desks “Marching Back from COVID-19” Carroll has successfully been able to gatherings. separated at least six feet apart. Students initiative, are keeping Carroll College’s keep COVID primarily off of campus, “At the beginning of the year, classes and faculty are required to spray desks campus safe as classes remain in-person however, students and faculty must re- were really uncomfortable and weird with with disinfectant spray before and after and COVID-19 numbers fall to zero on main diligent in preventing a spread of the masks on, but now I don’t even notice classes. campus half-way through the semester. highly contagious virus in order to keep I am wearing one” said Shelby Sola, a Carroll continues to be diligent with “We have created a bubble on our Carroll’s campus open and keep in-person psychology major, from Graham, Wash- COVID-19 procedures to ensure the safe- campus with zero active cases on our classes. ington. “I’m really happy Carroll has been ty of all students, staff, and faculty. campus as of Oct. 1,” according to Pres- DID YOU KNOW Program Prioritization: committee Diamonds don’t have to be expensive. We have continues work on recommendations diamonds you can purchase for as low as a few dollars. Did you know that if you buy a set of diamond earrings

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The cornerstone to our American state where the party they identify with given the chance to. I’m sure many other Vote for ideals, policies, and for a future democracy is the people’s right to vote is either no doubt going to win or almost people’s ancestors would have felt the you believe in. Better yet, vote for yourself on the national, state, and local levels of guaranteed to lose, hence the feeling of same. because you are the reason this democracy government. Sometimes we take democra- indifference. So this year, if or when someone asks exists. To vote or not to vote, that’s just cy for granted, and we assume the freedom However, the ironic cynicism tied to not you who you’re voting for, tell them you’re Shakespeare for Dummies. that stems from democracy is guaranteed voting comes down to the fact that you are voting for your great, great grandmother Voting is not even a question come this equally for all. It is not, and that is why leaving the decisions up to the people who who never had the opportunity to. 2020 election; subsequently, your country every voice and every vote matters. are voting. By voting, you are impacting Tell them your voting for the future and democracy need you and your voice. Too often, we seem to forget that we public policy and choosing what issues are of minority voices and communities in are the “We the People…” mentioned in important for your representatives to work the Constitution of the United States. We on. A community with strong voter turnout Scan me to register Scan me to register to are the people that America’s unalienable may get more attention, more funding, and to vote in MT! vote in other states! rights of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of heard more. Happiness” were built on and built for. For the past few decades, a small Because of this, we hold the responsibility number of voters made up of people who in ensuring that those who we elect at any are older, more partisan, and with a higher level are making the best decisions for the income than average have been writing majority. America’s story for everyone. Yet, America According to the Organization for is a kaleidoscope of diversity, not just one Economic Cooperation and Development, group. as of 2018, the United States of America It has taken centuries for certain groups ranked ninth lowest in voter rate out of 35 of Americans to ‘earn’ the right to suf- countries. Why do we as Americans choose frage. African Americans, Asians, Latinos, not to vote? There are many reasons Amer- Native Americans, and women have faced icans may choose to skip voting. and still face obstreperous obstacles when One reason people may not vote may be it comes to voting. America continues to that people feel as if they have no control make progress to try and match its ideals, Talking Saints frosh drive their laptops to Calgary Press Release Fall Open on Oct. 3-4, three Carroll teams reached the semi-finals, including Glimm and Haegele, Jagelski and Mazkour, plus The eight newest members of the Finlay Bates of Forest Grove, Oregon, Talking Saints entered two novice tour- and Sarah Osmon of Ontario, Oregon. naments reserved for first year students, Glimm was named fifth best speaker, and and all eight Carroll students won awards, Bates was ninth, with Haegele next in including top speaker. All four first year 11th. teams advanced to championship rounds “Competing against teams from at least once, and they added six top-10 throughout Western Canada was a great speaker awards – with three more Talking experience,” said Northup. “Three of the Saints next door in 11th. eight teams in the semis were from Car- “Some of these newcomers started from roll, which prompted one of the Calgary zero, with no prior experience and to see hosts to say that ‘your kids really killed it them already starting to excel was so this weekend.’ ” encouraging,” said coach Brent Northup. Both tournaments were conducted “But they are also quite competitive. I virtually on different software platforms. think they may have classified their re- The Carroll teams each were stationed sults as a B+, and that’s a grade that truly alone in a Carroll classroom, with COVID annoys A students. Their journey is just precautions. Between rounds the team beginning. Color me optimistic.” would gather outside under the St. Al’s At the Teaching Tournament on Sept. trees, to enjoy box lunches from the 18-20, hosted virtually by Carroll, Elaina STAC. At day’s end, the group chose their Goulet of East Wenatchee and Josie reward: Dairy Queen ice cream cones. Howlett of Bigfork, Montana, reached “Both tournaments brought my partner debate finals in a competitive field that Melissa and I closer,” said Mazkour. “We attracted 36 teams from eight states, began to complete one another. A great including entries from the University of experience, even despite not making Mississippi and the Air Force Academy in finals.” Colorado. Finlay Bates, who traveled to Calgary Ally Haegele of Helena won top speak- while sitting in Simperman Hall, greed. er, with Goulet third, Howlett fifth, and “Debating in an international tourna- Matt Glimm of Kalispell seventh. One ment from a familiar place allowed me spot away, in 11th, were Melissa Jagelski to grow from a place of comfort,” he of Ontario, Oregon and her partner Elissa said. “And it allowed me to connect with Mazkour of Beirut, Lebanon. people away from Carroll which is hard in Photo courtesy of Brent Northup At the University of Calgary Virtual times like these.” The Talking Saints' first-years smile during a lunch break. Forensics upper-class debaters take New York Press Release rounds, but narrowly lost out on speaker round,” said Mansfield. “It’s crucial to do and her partner David Lange of Ferndale, points. more direct comparison of our contri- Washington; senior Teigen Tremper of “That was a fine showing in deep field bution to the early speeches and weigh Whitefish, Montana, and her partner, While Carroll’s first year students that had the best teams in the coun- our impacts against theirs. All the judges junior Taylor Potts of Great Falls. competed virtual novice events, the upper try present – Harvard, Stanford, John said that’s where we lost close decisions. “The Talking Saints had 16 debaters class teams headed virtually up to Hobart Hopkins, Berkeley, Cornell, Amherst, I’ve got to get stronger in my final whip in rooms around campus competing in and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, Princeton, the University of Chicago speeches.” New York and Calgary,” said Northup. New York, on Oct. 3-4. The event was and the rest,” said coach Brent Northup. Carroll assistant coach Becca Poliquin “That’s just surreal, really. The teammates christened “make-up Nationals,” a huge “Josh and Hellie are just getting in sync, was chosen as one of the elite final round gathered together to have donuts outside event designed to soften the canceling of and improving every week. When virtual judges, a significant honor. together at 8:30 a.m. and then disappeared nationals last spring. More than 220 teams spring Nationals comes around in April, The tournament was virtual, as are all into separate classrooms. Sort of like entered, although last year’s graduating they will be primed and eager and very debate tournaments this COVID season. groundhogs sticking their heads out into seniors could not attend, of course. ready, I’m sure.” Four Carroll teams competed at the sunlight for a few minutes, then scurrying Talking Saint senior Josh Mansfield of Mansfield says the judges pointed the New York tournament, and all did well, back in their holes. They might not like Pocatello, Idaho, and his partner soph- way up. BP debate features four teams but did not advance. Joining Badaruddin being called groundhogs, but somehow it omore Hellie Badaruddin of Missoula, in each round, and rounds in the “bottom and Mansfield, were sophomores Roisin fits a virtual COVID season. We’d all like finished tied for the 32nd and final spot half” proved more challenging. O’Neill of Lake Oswego, Oregon and her to stay in the sunlight more and meet real to advance to the championship octa-final “We’ve got to be more aggressive when partner Vinny Gallardo of Butte; juniors people. Next year, please.” we’re debating in the bottom half in the Eleanor Ferrone of Hastings, Nebraska 9 Thursday, October 8, 2020 CAMPUS Carroll College welcomes Father Bart Vicente Gallardo Since his ordination in 2007, Father favorite directors is an obscure indi- Bart has served in a variety of priestly vidual who died in the late 80’s, Andre Staff Writer assignments including the Cathedral of St. Tarkovsky. He was a Russian filmmaker, Carroll College welcomed a new Helena, Saint Cyril and Methodius Parish and Orthodox believer, but was perse- Associate Chaplain and Campus minister, of Helena, as well as other small assign- cuted by the Communists and his films Father Bart Tolleson with us this year. ments all around the state. are ingenious the way they penetrate the Although he was born and raised in Father Bart shared his excitement about Communist regime that he suffered under Dallas, Texas, Father Bart’s history with serving the Carroll College campus and as a filmmaker.” the state of Montana goes back to the Helena community. Not only does Father Bart enjoy cine- early 1990’s when his sister moved to “The thing that I really, really love, ma, but he is also an avid football fan. Missoula, Montana. besides the fact that it's a very beautiful “I am a huge football fan. I love all “I visited her and really fell in love with campus, is the students. The students have kinds of football, high school, college, the place. When my sister started having been marvelous. The ones involved in and professional,” said Father Bart. children, my parents were also spending Campus Ministry here are just phenom- “Growing up in Dallas the big curse I more time in Montana. I began to really enal, and I'm just blessed to be able to have is I am a lifelong Dallas Cowboys think that I really like it up there and may- work with them,” said Father Bart. fan, which has been a lot more pain and be that would be the place for me to be,” Father Bart has an extensive list of suffering than blessings.” said Father Bart. individuals who have profoundly affected Father Bart is looking forward to meet- Although Father Bart started as a his life, but one of the most influential ing more Carroll students. seminarian for the Diocese of Dallas, his is Saint Teresa of Ávila. Father Bart is a “I hope that my work for the Lord is attraction to Montana eventually carried member of the Secular Order of Discalced fruitful. I really like when people on their him to the Diocese of Helena. Carmelites founded by Saint Teresa and own journey draw closer to the Lord in “I discerned to come up here, and I credits her with great help along his jour- their faith. It's a beautiful thing,” said arranged to make several trips up here to ney as a Catholic and becoming a priest. Father Bart. “It's what I've given my meet with the leaders of the Church,” said Father Bart has a variety of interests, life for, and I think it's worth every bit Father Bart. “I met with Bishop Thom- but one that came to the forefront was his of it. I hope that young people can make as, had a good impression of him, and love of cinema. that discovery and really grow not only eventually became a seminarian for the “I love movies. I have a Ph.D in Com- academically and intellectually but also Diocese of Helena, and was eventually munication that I got before I went to spiritually.” Photo courtesy of Carroll College ordained in 2007.” seminary,” said Father Bart. “One of my Fr. Bart poses for a picture. ASCC Update CSA Update: More "Paint a Sabrina Crooks clubs were approved, the Cat Training Club and the Pre-Vet Club. Pot" nights to come ASCC Vice President The House of Representatives, the sec- ond branch of student government formed Jenny Tu With newly inaugurated senators, by club leaders and the Vice President of ASCC has been busy planning events, ASCC, recently held their first meeting. In CSA President leading initiatives through task forces, and this meeting clubs were shown how to uti- holding Senate meetings. The Event Plan- lize the resources ASCC had available for CSA is very excited to announce some ning task force has started planning events them, such as funding and access to means very fun events for the month of October. for the upcoming holidays, both Hallow- of advertising. A portion of this meeting We will be having a free movie night een and Thanksgiving. Details on both was spent collaborating. Clubs shared every Friday night at Cinemark movie events will follow shortly, but both will what events they have had success with involve food and fun! ASCC's Campus theatre. Students will have the choice be- this semester, what future event ideas they tween two movies on Friday nights. There Improvement task force recommended the have, and any issues that they have run addition of new patios on campus. These is a 20 person limit per movie showing so into while planning and executing these sign up early to reserve your seat. patios have been a great place for students events. This meeting provided a great to study, eat, and socialize while outside. CSA will also be having paint-a-pot opportunity for communication between There will also be an online escape The Senate has had two official meet- the Senate and Clubs at Carroll. event again on outside the CUBE on Oct. ings. In the Senate’s last meeting two new 14 and Oct. 15. room the week leading up to Halloween. We hope to see everyone there! FOCUS: spreading God's love Vicente Gallardo Staff Writer The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, also known as FOCUS, recently has brought on four missionaries to work on Carroll College’s campus to spread the Gospel and the word of God. FOCUS is a national organization centered around spreading the Gospel message through a hands-on approach and encouraging individuals to lead a life cen- tered around Christ. The FOCUS program also offers numerous service opportunities around the world in places where Christ’s love is most needed. “Our goal is inspiring students into a life of Jesus Christ,” said Mike Patton, a third year FOCUS missionary, who is working as one of Carroll’s missionaries this year. “We want to help lead others to a discipleship.” The FOCUS program at Carroll works hand in hand with Campus Ministry and working together to encourage students to get involved with campus ministry activi- ties, such as bible studies, daily mass, and Sunday mass. “With Campus Ministry our main objective for students to continue or begin their faith journey here at Carroll. FOCUS enables people to reach out and Photo courtesy of Carroll College come closer to Christ especially in these Carroll Missionaries from left to right: Charles Putbrese, Riley Hicklin, Annika Albrecht, and Mike Patton. times where we can gather with in person The program has grown exponentially said Patton. “We have only been here a “We are so excited about SEEK21 events,” said Deidre Casey, Carroll’s As- worldwide since its inception at Bene- few weeks and we already feel a part of because more kids than ever will have the sociate Director of Campus Ministry. dictine College in 1998, and now has an the big Carroll family.” chance to get involved,” said Patton. FOCUS relies on its dedicated Mission- outreach program at over 150 campuses Due to COVID-19, FOCUS is unable Anyone wishing to become involved aries to spread its message. The mis- across five countries. to host their annual conference in person. with FOCUS can reach out to Campus sionaries on Carroll’s campus are Riley “Being at Carroll has been wonderful. This is the first year that FOCUS is host- Ministry or visit the FOCUS website. Hicklin, Mike Patton, Annika Albrecht, Obviously the physical surroundings are ing SEEK21, an online virtual conference Use the “Find My Campus” feature for and Charles Putbrese. Contact informa- amazing but the Carroll community has held Feb. 4 through Feb. 7, 2021. To learn information and to get in touch with the tion for each of them can be found at been great. Carroll is such a close knit more about the event, visit seek.focus.org Carroll College Missionaries. focusoncampus.org. family and it has been amazing to see,” for the event information. 10 Thursday, October 8, 2020 Sports

Chipping and putting through a COVID-19 season Paige Wollan The Saints final conference event of the Rocky Mountain College.The women's The teams' conference tournament is fall was on Oct. 4 in Billings, Montana team came in 2nd place, while the men's scheduled to take place Apr. 19-22 in Staff Writer at the Battlin' Bears Invitational, against team came in 4th place. Eagel, Idado. The Carroll College Golf teams are in the heart of their seasons and are feeling the gratitude of being the only Saints teams to compete this fall. All athletes are ready to shake off the rust and get back to work after being in lockdown due to COVID-19. "All things considered, we're fortunate we get to play a competitive fall season," said Ben MacIntyre, the Saints golf coach. The Carroll golf teams have three tour- naments under their belt and have seen some impressive results. The season opener began in Butte, Montana for the Montana Tech Invitation- al where the Saints squared off against Rocky Mountain College, Montana State-Northern and Montana Tech. The women’s team ended placing second and the men’s team placed fifth. The Saints’ golf teams saw similar results in the next two competitions. One tournament was on their home course at Bill Roberts Golf Course for the Carroll College Invite. The other tournament was the Oredigger Old Works, where the women’s team placed second overall and Photo courtesy of Montana Tech Invitational the men's team finished fourth overall for Katie Fagg putts for the women's golf team. both competitions. Carroll Cross-Country takes COVID in stride Paige Wollan Staff Writer

The Cross-Country teams have seen major successes as their seasons have been underway since the beginning of September. The Cross-Country teams are also the first Fighting Saints team to com- pete for the 2020-2021 school year. The first competition for Cross Country took place in Havre, Montana at the Fron- tier Conference Preview at Prairie Farms Golf Course. With so many freshmen ad- justing from high school mileage up to the demands of an 8K collegiate race, Saints coach, Shannon Flynn expects there to be an adjustment period. However, that is not the case for Carroll College Fighting Saints cross country run- ner Spencer Swaim, who was named the Frontier Conference Runner of the Week for the week of Sept. 17. At the Frontier Conference Preview, Swaim led his team to a win by finishing first among Frontier Conference runners in times with a time of 26:53.70. The next race for the cross-coun- try teams was the Frontier Conference Rumble at Tenmile Creek Park. The women's team placed first and the men's team finished second. The next race for Photo courtesy of Frontier Conference Preview the Saints is on Friday, Oct. 9 in Billings. Spencer Swaim, Frontier Conference Runner of the Week, runs in Frontier Conference Preview. Thursday, October 8, 2020 11 Campus Jibber Jabber: What has been your favorite Halloween costume?

Photo courtesy of Shae Bills Shae Bills, Clayton Murray, and Alex Coulter as character's from Harry Potter in 2018.

Photo courtesy of Shelby Sola Photo courtesy of Blair Stapleton Shelby Sola poses as a princess. Blair Stapleton poses as an inmate her freshman year.

Photo courtesy of Josie Synder Josie Synder takes a selfie as a zebra.

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Nicholson Photo courtesy of Ray Shipman Cheyenne Nicholson as a lady bug for her first Halloween. Ray Shipman smiles as Winne the Pooh.

Photo courtesy of Payten Somes Abbey McDermott, Kenna Sandblast, Payten Somes, and Ana Kosiewicz dress as cans of La Croix their freshman year.

Photo courtesy of Jenny Tu Rose Ramos and Jenny Tu pose as Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro. 12 Thursday, October 8, 2020 Campus Campus events sundaysunday mondaymonday tuesdaytuesday wednesdaywednesday thursdaythursday fridayfriday saturdaysaturday 1 2 3 5:15 p.m. Mountain Bike 5:45 p.m. Mountain Bike Shuttle Shuttle 5:30 p.m. Running Club 6:30 p.m. Cinemark: The Goonies OCTOBER 2020 7:15 p.m. Cinemark: Unhinged

4 5 5:30 p.m. Two Tire Tuesday 6and 7 5:30 p.m. Running Club 8 9 10 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 4:45 p.m. Blessing of the 5 p.m. Book Charge Survey 8:30 a.m. Service Saturday Hot Springs 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Animals Deadline 5:30 p.m. Running Club 6 p.m. Circle Katers 8 p.m. Headlamp Run and Hot Springs 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 5:30 p.m. Running Club 5:30 p.m. Running Club 8:30 a.m. Service Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation Groups

5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass18 19 5:30 p.m. Running Club20 21 5:30 p.m. Running Club22 23 8:30 a.m. Service Saturday24 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 6 p.m. Gaming Club: Board Groups Game Night

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 5:30 p.m. Running Club 7 p.m. Mineprov Comedy Show 5:30 p.m. Running Club 5:30 p.m. Running Club 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 7:00 p.m. Lecture: Religion, Groups Race, and the American Dog

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The Prospector 13 Back Page Thursday, October 8, 2020 Carroll community says thank you and goodbye to Father Jerry Ray Shipman graduation, his seminary formation was at the Pontifical North American College Staff Writer with theological studies at the Gregorian University in Rome. n Sept. 2, Father Jeremiah Sulli- He was ordained a priest in Rome just van, a beloved priest, professor, after the close of the first session of the and friend, died at the Beehive Second Vatican Council: December 19, Homes at the age of 83 in Hel- 1962. Oena, Montana, to enter his eternal resting Smiling, Father Sullivan shared with me place in Heaven with the Lord he loved his experience of the opening day of the and served so well. council in October of that year. Standing One time when I was visiting my great in the square of Saint Peter’s Basilica, Sul- uncles, Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen livan took pictures of the historical event and Father Jack Hunthausen at Beehive, with a new camera. I was blessed to be introduced to Father An unknown Cardinal came up to him Jerry. and asked if he would be taking photos In my time at Carroll, I was fortunate to inside. Sullivan explained that he did not see him weekly and assist at his celebra- have a ticket and was merely a seminarian tion of the Mass at his kitchen table from from the United States. When he said he his wheelchair each Sunday afternoon, did not have a ticket, the Cardinal replied, building a friendship that I will forever “You do now.” Sullivan was able to wit- cherish. ness this monumental moment for himself. Even towards the end of his life, his As a future historian and history professor, homilies were well planned out, precise, this meant a great deal. and offered profound spiritual growth. At the end of the gathering, the bishops Often, I would sit for an hour after Mass retired to rest for the evening. Our very listening to stories about “the old days” at own Bishop Raymond Hunthausen, who Carroll College, his time spent in Rome, had been the president of Carroll Col- or his advice on how to understand some lege during Sullivan’s years as a student, complex philosophy I was learning in noticed him on the way out. Father Jerry class. explained to me how happy he was when His love for this school was substantial, his bishop paused the recession, turned, and it is only appropriate to share with this smiled, and said, “How’s it going, Sull?” community some of his memory. Shortly after Father Sullivan returned to Jeremiah Thomas Sullivan was born in Montana, he was assigned to the Faculty Butte, Montana, on July 16, 1937, to Jere- of Carroll College to teach history. Father miah and Sadie Sullivan. He was proud to Sullivan would come to be regarded as one be from Butte and related to what seemed of the most rigorous, intriguing, inspiring, to be half the town, including one of his and influential professors Carroll has ever favorite cousins, Evel Knievel. known. With pride, Father Jerry would remind According to oral tradition, lectures of- me of his debut on television, a public ten began with Father Sullivan using both blessing he gave before Knievel’s famous his hands to write in separate languages 1974 Snake River jump attempt. The and were not complete without drawings splendor of the media, while something and doodles that accurately captured the Photo courtesy of Carroll College Father Jerry was not part of himself, was people and events described in his presen- Fr. Sullivan poses for a portrait. fascinating to him. tation of the day. University and was awarded a Fulbright and to read dense literature daily, even He would often show me photographs In 44 years (1963-2007), he taught more Scholarship, taking time to study in Flor- when struggling to see, until the very end. of himself with famous actors and actress- than 10,000 students. Indistinguishable ence, Italy. When Bishop Vetter visited Father Sulli- es and claimed that he rarely went a day from a cartoon artist, Father Sullivan Perhaps his biggest accomplishment van a week before his death, he asked that without seeing someone he knew on a was chosen year after year to design the at Carroll was his gift of our mission he offer up his suffering in prayer for the first-name basis appear on his TV screen. program for the annual Carroll “smoker,” statement. The 1970s were a time when Diocese of Helena, particularly a prayer There simply wasn’t anyone he couldn’t be a fundraising boxing event that drew a the Carroll community was questioning the for vocations to come from this Diocese. friends with. crowd of thousands year after year. mission and purpose of Carroll College. Sullivan was pleased to visit with Vetter Father Sullivan attended Catholic A large man himself, Father Sullivan Father Sullivan authored a paper entitled and assured him of his prayers. schools throughout his entire life, grad- loved boxing and was a big supporter of “A Proposal Regarding the Fundamental His funeral Mass was celebrated by uating from Carroll in 1959. Following these events. While teaching, he pursued Value System and Purpose of Carroll Col- the Most Rev. Austin A. Vetter, Bishop of graduate studies in History at St. Louis lege.” In large, it drew upon the writings of Helena, at Immaculate Conception Church the renowned Jesuit theologian and philos- in Butte, Sullivan’s childhood parish, at opher, the Rev. Bernard Lonergan. Father noon on Friday, Sept 11. He was buried at Jerry relayed to me that while at seminary Holy Cross Cemetery. Dozens of priests in Rome, Lonergan was one of his favorite concelebrated the Mass and people from professors. all over came to pay their respects. His challenge, however, was that all There is no doubt Father Jeremiah Sul- courses were taught strictly in Latin, in- livan is interceding for Carroll. He will be cluding annual oral exams. Yet, Sullivan’s deeply missed by me and so many others sharp mind was one of few who found it whose lives he touched. We thank him for possible to understand Lonergan’s abstract his service as a holy priest, a reputable philosophy. professor, and a dear friend. In 1978, the Carroll College Board of Trustees officially adopted Fr. Sullivan’s Raymond Shipman is a current condensed work, the formal Mission junior Theology and Biochemistry-Mo- Statement of Carroll College. According lecular Biology majors from Dillon, to Father Jerry, it happens to be the longest Montana. A great-nephew of the Most mission statement of any college or univer- Rev. Raymond Hunthausen ‘43 (Car- sity in the United States. roll College Professor of Chemistry Our Mission Statement has stood the 1946-1957, Carroll College President test of time for more than four decades. 1957-1962, Bishop of Helena 1962- Following ideas from Lonergan and the 1975, and Archbishop of Seattle 1975- Second Vatican Council, the Mission State- 1991) and the Rev. Jack Hunthausen ment explains the commitment to faith ‘48 (priest of the Diocese of Helena and reason through academic excellence and service towards neighbor. It describes serving as Professor of Math and The- the freedom of inquiry of students while ology at Carroll College 1956-1962), faithfully holding on to the teachings of the Shipman was introduced to their friend Catholic Church in the ultimate search for and neighbor at the Beehive Homes, Truth. the Rev. Jeremiah Sullivan ‘59, in When Father Sullivan retired in 2007, 2018. For the next two and a half Carroll College awarded him an honorary years, Shipman and Sullivan became doctorate to recognize his remarkable con- good friends. Prior to the COVID-19 tributions to the school he loved so well. era, Shipman would visit Sullivan on In his retirement years, he initially lived Sunday afternoons to hear stories of at Carroll, helping around the Diocese the past and to assist at Sullivan’s cel- substituting in parishes throughout Western Montana and helping to form lay ministers ebration of the Mass, often in the role and permanent deacons for the Diocese. of altar server, lector, and Eucharistic Photo courtesy of Ray Shipman He continued to watch old movies often minister. Illustration of Jesus drawn by Fr. Sullivan.