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Student Newspaper The Volume 120 Edition 1 Prospector September 3, 2020 Back to School Carroll students navigate college during a pandemic Kelsey Jones Anyone identified as a close contact of a COVID-positive individual are put into Editor quarantine. Quarantined individuals can ace masks, socially distanced return to normal activities after 10 days in classes, sanitation stations, quarantine, given the individual does not COVID-19 testing and show any symptoms. outdoor classrooms. The new During isolation and quarantine, stu- norm for this fall semester is dents' meals are delivered by Sodexo if unlike any other year as Car- they have a meal plan. roll College “Marched Back” to in-person In an effort to keep students, faculty, Fclasses and an open campus amid the staff and the greater Helena community Coronavirus pandemic on August 17. safe, Carroll College is encouraging social In an effort to reduce the spread of distancing and requiring masks at all COVID-19 on campus, strict health and times indoors. sanitation protocols have been put in For most students, these protocols place. These protocols can be found on make this year different from other school Carroll College’s Marching Back from years. However, Carroll students are COVID-19 webpage (www.carroll.edu/ trying to make the best out of the unusual safety-emergency/covid19). situation. One of the safety protocols for back to “I’m just enjoying my time with my school included COVID-19 testing for friends while I can and I am hoping we students upon campus arrival. can see this through,” said Josie Sny- According to Cathy Day, vice president der, a senior communication and public of Academic Affairs, more than 1,000 relations major, from Billings, Montana. students have been tested for COVID-19, “The most difficult part is not being able as of August 21. Carroll is currently to do much to help find a solution to the reporting five active cases, as of 5 p.m. problem.” on Thursday, August 27. Carroll College COVID-19 protocols, such as manda- publishes new case numbers on Fridays tory masks indoors and socially distanced by 1 p.m. Numbers reflect faculty, staff classes, are an adjustment from the and students. traditional college experience for many “Getting tested was the worst part of students. all because it was painful and the results “The masks are uncomfortable and took longer to get back to us than they hot. They also make it hard to understand said,” said Shelby Sola, a psychology what people are saying during class,” said major from Graham, Washington. “But Sola. I’m happy that Carroll is taking these Carroll College professors were expect- precautions.” ed to deliver class in-person, unless they On-campus students who test posi- do not feel safe doing so. If professors do tive are moved into a self-isolation site. not feel safe, they are able to go through Off-campus students are required to iso- a procedure to accommodate their needs, late at home. Students who test positive according to Day. are also provided a Wellness Kit, which According to Day, 77 percent of classes includes items like disposable thermome- are in person, whether that be outdoors or ters, tissues, and anti-fever medication. in a classroom setting, 13 percent of classes are remote, and 10 percent are a hybrid Students are able to return to normal Photo courtesy of Carroll College version of the two. activities when symptoms have improved Aiden Mozer and Brigham Baker chat between classes. and it has been more than 24 hours with Many professors have opted for outdoor no fever and at least 10 days since the on- classroom settings which allows students Brent Northup, a communication and usual and at times uncomfortable, Carroll set of symptoms, according to the Carroll to be face-to-face with their professors public relations professor, has been teach- College has continued to support students website. and peers, while lowering the risk of ing at Carroll for 32 years. For the first in any way that it can, including bringing spreading and contracting COVID-19. time during his time at Carroll College, on 30 volunteers to help those who are in Northup made the decision to teach his isolation and quarantine. courses outside, so long as the Montana According to Day, the volunteers are weather permits. delivering meals and mail, as well as “You hope for good weather and no checking in with students. Volunteers are sprinklers,” said Northup. “I am trying to also offering emotional support during keep the risk as near zero as I can, but at these uncertain times. the same time see my students because I Northup summed up this unusual situa- love them. I want to be able to look into tion with, “We are making the best out of their eyes and be with them.” a difficult situation and we will help each Although these circumstances are un- other through.”

COVID at Carroll 1 new, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case, with 5 current active cases.

As of 5 p.m. on 08/27/2020 Photo courtesy of Carroll College Noah Gaudreau walks towards the STAC after class.

Cross- Freshman Club Fair Country Orientation Page 5 Page 7 Page 9 2 Thursday, September 3, 2020 Editor Editorial: Keep the Corona in the fridge Everyone says two heads are better than one, so this year, The Prospector is going to test that theory with two editors-in-chief. Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel are excited to spearhead the Car- roll College newspaper as a team. Kelsey Jones is a junior, public relations and communication major and business administration and marketing minor from Bozeman, Montana. Emily Murgel is a junior, public relations and communication major with concentrations in marketing and print journalism and a minor in social media from Westminster, Colorado. This year, we hope to bring The Pros- pector alive with student voices. This is a strange year for everyone because of the pandemic, however, we want to make the best out of the situation. One of our biggest priorities is to ensure the safety of the Carroll campus and Helena Community. Keeping our campus safe and open, means to comply with COVID-19 protocols that have been put in place. However, following these guidelines means sacrific- ing some aspects of a traditional college experience. This includes wearing your Photo courtesy of Patrick Hewes mask in all buildings and social distanc- Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel stand casually outside St. Charles Hall. ing. dorms. comes out, even if you are riding the bike, We hope that you are as excited as we Take it from two juniors, this is not For this paper we plan on covering at the HAC, eating questionable takeout are to go on this journey with us. Just as our definition of fun either. However, we what is happening on campus. This year from the STAC, or even on the toilet in a heads up we are both directionally chal- plan on making the most of it, as should will be slightly different as we have Guad. lenged, so bear with us. This year might the rest of the Carroll community. We are fewer sports to cover, for the time being. As serious as editor-in-chief sounds, have thrown us a curveball, but anyone very fortunate to be able to return to cam- This means that you expect more hard we are not fit for that profile. We hope to who has ever attended softball weekend pus and wish to remain on campus. news and an in-depth look at some of the make this paper fun and enjoyable for all knows just how hard we can swing, and No one wants to go back to full-time changes and latest additions to campus. students to read because we know how we never miss. Zoom University in our parents' base- We are also excited to have The Pros- boring they can be. If you have any ideas ment. We already plan on having to live in pector be solely online this year, for easy for the paper this year or anything you our parents' basement after college, so at accessibility and convenience. This way would like to see, please either reach out Truly yours, least let us have this time while we are in you have no excuse to not read the paper. to us or send ideas to: college to avoid our overbearing mothers. You have access to read it the second it [email protected]. Kelsey Jones and Keep the Corona in the fridge, not in the Emily Murgel The Prospector

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The Prospector Thursday, September 3, 2020 3 Campus The Saints come marching back amidst a pandemic

Emily Murgel Editor As students have begun to march back Fall of 2020 this fall, Carroll has seen some changes in it’s enrollment. Enrollment On Friday, Aug. 28, Carroll was able to view the finalized census for enrollment. Throughout the summer The Admission Office faced challenges as many students, across the nation, have deferred and with- drawn from college due to the uncertainty of COVID-19. Over the course of the past five months, The Admission Office has continued to work through the challenges of COVID-19. One of the biggest changes was to bring Carroll’s campus to prospective students, virtually. The Admission Office offered and continues to offer virtual visits, meetings, and Q&As. While the office has been able to go back to hosting some in-person visits Data collected from an estimate of 1,200 students. Photo courtesy of Emily Murgel with precautions set in place, they continue to work tirelessly with prospective students related but showed interest in returning for campus. Chato Hazelbaker, Vice Pres- cies and cost reductions, realizing achiev- and their families. the Fall of 2021. ident of Enrollment Management and able revenue enhancements under existing COVID-19 has led to an enrollment Carroll upholds a retention rate of 83.6 Marketing, informed The Prospector that programs, and the creation of new partner- crisis in higher education across the nation. percent from first-year to second-year stu- COVID-19 did throw off some of the bud- ship and programmatic opportunities,” said According to an article in The New York dents. This is the second highest retention gets for this year. Hazelbaker. “The groups are working to Times “a higher education trade group has rate in 20 years. In contrast, most Montana Some of the biggest challenges to the formulate data-informed recommendations predicted a 15 percent drop in enrollment state schools average a 63 percent retention budget were the delaying of the accelerated that will be forwarded to Dr. Cech and the nationwide.” Private schools are taking the rate, according to College Factual. nursing program and Masters of Social leadership team in late September-early largest hit of all. Carroll also provided students the op- Work, fewer early access students, and October for consideration.” However, what does this mean for Car- portunity to go completely remote or return lower enrollment. Two committees have Hazelbaker explained Carroll remains roll College? Like most private schools, back to campus for in-person instruction. been formed to propose suggestions for hopeful for the enrollment of Fall of 2021. Carroll relies on tuition and students fees Annette Walstad, Director of Academic prioritization this year. Carroll has seen a high interest and appli- as its main source of revenue. Support Services, stated that Carroll cur- The committees are divided into a Purple cations for both the accelerated nursing Carroll has an estimate of 1,200 students rently has 16 students enrolled remotely. and Gold Team. The suggestions from the program and Masters of Social Work. currently enrolled, 270 of that are fresh- Each student who is currently remote has Purple and Gold committees will be for- The Admission Office also opened up men. Carroll had initially a goal of 315 intentions of returning to campus either warded to President Cech and his Cabinet, applications for the Fall of 2021 on July incoming freshmen. Despite not meeting this semester or in the spring. and then decisions will be made. 15 instead of opening the application in the goal for freshman enrollment, Carroll Walstad also added that COVID-19 “Dr. Cech created the Gold and Pur- August. This will give prospective students received a total of 38 transfer students, and didn’t just place health restrictions but also ple Teams under an initiative to Realign, more time to make a decision. 15 re-admits. This year Carroll has a total travel restrictions. With the remote learning Reinvest & Reimage for our Future. Since Carroll’s enthusiasm for this year and of 324 new students. option, Carroll students still have access to mid-July, the teams have been collabora- the Fall of 2021 offers a beacon of hope as There were more deferrals for the Fall an education. tively working and deliberating on a means the college works through the challenges of 2020 than what is typically expected. One of the biggest concerns with lower of creating a sustainable financial model. of COVID-19 and what that means for a Many of the deferrals were COVID-19 enrollment is what will happen in terms of Conversations have included identifying private institution. prioritization and budget cuts on Carroll’s strategic and realistic operational efficien- Talking Saints take Tokyo in all-night virtual tournament Press Release going into it,” said Badaruddin.”One of my “International debate is one possibility, Talking Saints,' for local kids. It feels like biggest concerns was that they wouldn’t be and we are working with a local grade a year to put exploration and service above able to understand our American accents. school teacher – a former Talking Saint - to competition. We Zoomed over to Japan The Talking Saints opened their virtual But it definitely went better than I expect- see if we can perform some essays written to explore possibilities and make new year in forensics by winning three awards ed. All of the topics we debated were really by those young people to celebrate young friends, not to win. So, we were surprised in an international tournament in Japan on interesting and the judging was easily writers during their tough year,” said – stunned, really - that we did so well. But Aug. 14-16. Senior Josh Mansfield from some of the best we’ve ever had. I think Northup. “We’re also exploring a YouTube we’re OK with that, too. Going to bed at Pocatello, Idaho, and Hellie Badaruddin, what really made it a great experience was show, perhaps 'Bedtime Stories with the dawn was my only complaint.” a sophomore from Missoula, reached the that we were really well matched. The lev- championship round, narrowly losing to el of competition was high throughout the the University of Melbourne. Both won tournament and we never saw a team that speaker awards, with Badaruddin 9th and we thought was significantly worse than us Mansfield 4th. or one that had obviously beat us.“ The field of teams included teams from Despite the virtual setting, Josh and throughout East Asia including South Ko- Hellie made friends with their Asian oppo- rea, Hong Kong, Australia and host Japan. nents. With a 15-hour time difference, Carroll “It was relaxed enough that we were started debating on Friday night at 6 p.m. able to make friends with some of the other and continued until 7 a.m. Saturday. Then teams and we actually contacted Kelly wash, rinse, repeat for Saturday night. The and Henry from Korea and are hoping to Feminism Open was hosted by Japanese do some virtual practices with them this universities and all entry fees were donated season,” said Badaruddin. “Despite never to non-profits fighting to increase rights of actually meeting them, we still felt that we women in Asia. made friends and built relationships. Over- The Talking Saints competed through all, it was totally worth the amount of sleep the night on Friday and Saturday, on their I missed and I can’t wait to do it again.” laptops from Mansfield’s living room. The virtual outing was an experiment in Many team members stayed up to cheer a year where nothing is going to be normal. their teammates online. “Forensics, like college sports, has been “It was a lot of fun and an incredible disrupted and turned upside down by learning experience to debate styles that COVID,” said coach Brent Northup, who are so different from our own,” said Mans- is starting his year 32 at Carroll College. field. “Virtual debate made it feel like a fun “Students are stressed on so many levels, Saturday night hanging out with Hellie and that we’re setting out to tailor the year to felt a lot less stressful.” try to brighten their spirits. We especially The Saints had no idea what to expect. want make the year as special for our won- COVID has closed down debate travel, but derful first-year students as we can. The online opportunities are exploding around high school class of 2020 drew the virtual the world. short straw this millennium. We owe ’em.” “I didn’t really know what to expect Towards that end, the Talking Saints are Photo courtesy of Brent Northup thinking outside the box – and the country. Josh Mansfield and Hellie Badaruddin after their tournament. 4 Thursday, September 3, 2020 CAMPUS CSA holds socially-distanced student activities throughout the semester Jenny Tu CSA President Although this year will look different due to COVID-19, CSA still wants to put on fun campus events and activities for Carroll College students. The CSA direc- tors this year are Danielle Scanes, Jenny Tu, and Airam Lopez. Due to COVID guidelines, CSA has decided to plan events only two weeks ahead of time since things are changing so rapidly. Our first CSA event was the Headphone Disco on August 21. Students danced the night away in their socially distanced-circles at the silent headphone disco in Guad field. CSA’s next event is Back to School Bin- go on Trinity lawn, which will take place on Thursday, September 3 at 7 p.m. We are very excited to be back on campus and ready to put on different events for students. We hope to see new faces at our events. If anyone has any cool and creative ideas for an event, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jenny Tu at [email protected]. Photo courtesy of Jenny Tu and CSA Students dance in their socially-distanced circles at the Headphone Disco on August 21. ASCC Update: What's up Carroll College!

Shae Bills COVID-19 updates are sent out every hard to serve you. Campus is NOT closing, a lot of truth, and want to share them with Friday. and the STAC is still open for dining in. the entire student population. ASCC President Many of you are concerned that Carroll Let's keep it that way. 1. Do what is meaningful. What’s up Carroll College! will return to online learning during the Moving on from COVID updates... It’s 2. Never stop expressing your gratitude. My name is Shae Bills and I am your semester. As long as health guidelines are not too late to sign up for clubs! Clubs are 3. Have fun this year! student body president. I am honored to being followed, the chances of us having to a great way to stay involved, and meet We all have to make sacrifices in order have the opportunity to serve you this year. go online go way down. This is where you, new friends. I encourage you to take your to remain in-person. I know it's not always It brings me much joy to see campus the students, come into play. passions and talents and apply them to the fun or ideal, but we must remember to alive again, and in high spirits. I want to All of us want to stay on campus, clubs on campus. be grateful for the opportunity to be here. give you a few updates on what is happen- however, this can only be accomplished if If we don’t have a club for something Most college students are stuck in their ing with the ASCC (Associated Students of students obey the health guidelines set in you love to do, you can start a new one! parents' basement on Zoom right now... I Carroll College). place. Please be responsible. The fate of Contact [email protected] if you have a would much rather wear a mask than go First, I want to assure students that the this semester is in YOUR hands. new club idea. A club list can be found on home, and I’m sure most of you agree. ASCC is doing whatever we can to ensure The STAC closed temporarily for sit-in the Carroll webpage. Make smart choices this year, challenge that students remain on campus for this dining on August 24. This was due to On September 8, we will be hosting our yourself to grow. The path to greatness is semester. Rumors have been going around miscommunication, however, the STAC senate elections. Each class will elect four always going to be the hardest one. Don’t about the STAC closing, and the campus will be remaining open. I encourage you senators who will receive a seat on the let the news get you down! There are way going back online. It is important at this all to space yourselves while in line, and to ASCC senate. Class senators are student too many graces to be thankful for. Oh, and time to stop the spread of rumors and continue wearing your mask until you are leaders who bring your concerns and ideas having fun is NOT cancelled. Just make misinformation. seated. to the student government. There will be sure you “do fun” responsibly. I encourage all students to stay up to Sodexo loves to hear student feedback tables in the cube where students will be Please contact me if you have any con- date by checking your emails. All of the on what they can improve, and what they able to vote. cerns or just want to chat. That’s why I’m information you need is currently being are excelling at. With this in mind, remem- At the freshman-parent send off, I chal- here. Stay classy and God Bless, communicated by our campus leaders and ber to be kind and generous to the employ- lenged the incoming freshmen to pursue Shae Bills ees in the STAC. They are working very three goals this year. I believe they contain ASCC President [email protected]

Photo courtesy of Carroll College Photo courtesy of Carroll College Lane Buus and Shae Bills smile on the first day of classes. Dr. Russ Bell (left), Reverend Monsignor Kevin O'Neill (center), Shae Bills (right) greet students outside of the STAC. Thursday, September 3, 2020 5 Campus Former student arrested on multiple charges Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel the charges are held against him. amping up facility security, as well as students are Residential Advisors (RA), Carroll College was notified of the technological security, according to the Peer Ministers, and an on call Residential Editors investigation and charges against Jones email by President Cech. Life 24/7 (406)-459-0504. All RA's and in February. Carroll College has ensured Annual sexual misconduct training and Peer Minsters are trained in mental health Former Carroll College student, Connor they will continue to fully comply with Title IX training will be mandatory for emergencies. Students are able to use Jones, 22, has been arrested in Colora- the investigation in any way they are able Carroll College students, staff, and faculty these resources at their own discretion. do on charges filed in Helena, Montana in order to keep the victims, students and and Carroll College has also undertak- On the back of all IDs is the Friendship relating to sexual misconduct according campus safe. en the process of hiring a Director of Center, a 24 hour Crisis Line, phone num- to an email sent by President John Cech Known victims of this case have been Campus Security and Safety, according to ber (406)-442-6800. "The mission of The on Aug. 27. notified and will be kept updated as new President Cech’s email. Friendship Center is to be a safe haven for Jones was charged with two counts of information emerges. Students who feel In addition, Kerri Rigsby, RN Director those affected by domestic violence, sex- aggravated sexual intercourse without they may be a victim are encouraged to of the Wellness Center, offers services in ual assault, and stalking and to empower consent, 18 counts of surreptitious visual reach out, as the protection and prosper- the Wellness Center to help any students our community to flourish in relationships observation and recording, and one count ity of students remains a top priority for in need for emotional and mental support. free from violence," according to The of sexual abuse of children, according to Carroll College. Please use SafeReports@ The Wellness Center offer confidential Friendship Center website. the Helena Independent Record. carroll.edu to share any information you counseling services for Carroll College Students are able to use these resources Jones has being held in custody in may have. students. There are three counselors at their own discretion. Colorado since the charges against him Not only has Carroll College been available Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 Carroll has said that it will provide were filed in Helena, Montana two weeks complying with the investigation, but they p.m. Students can make appointments by updates as the case progresses, without ago. According to the Helena Independent have also put new security regulations calling the office manager at, (406)-447- risking the integrity of the victims or the Record, arrangements are being made to and measures in place on campus. Some 5441. case. have Jones transferred to Helena, where of the new security measures include Other on campus resources available to On-campus clubs and activities ASCC: [email protected] American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE): [email protected] American Water Works Association Club Anthrozoology Club: [email protected] CAMP: [email protected] / [email protected] Campus Ministry: [email protected] Cat Training Club: [email protected] Circle K Carroll Climbing Team: [email protected] CSA: [email protected] Democrats Club Education Club: [email protected] Enactus Engineers Without Borders: [email protected] eSports Club: [email protected] Feminists Advocating Equality (F.A.E) Gaming Club: [email protected] Grateful Saints: [email protected] Carroll Green Initiative: [email protected] Carroll GSA: [email protected] Health Sciences/ Public Health Club Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice Intercultural Students Network Intramurals: [email protected] Carroll Outreach Team (COT): [email protected] Carroll Physics Club: [email protected] Psych Club: [email protected] Pre-Med Club (PMC): [email protected] Prospector: [email protected] Saints to the Front (ROTC): [email protected] Carroll College Running Club: [email protected] Saints for Saint Jude: [email protected] Saints 4 Life Ski/Snowboard Club: [email protected] Sociology Club Special Olympics Club: [email protected] Carroll College Student Nurses Association: [email protected] Student Veterans of America (SVA): [email protected] Young Americans For Liberty

Photo courtesy of Caroline Herzog Devon Hall and Damian Fraga at the ROTC recruitment table. Club fair adapts to limit Coronavirus contact Vicente Gallardo adjust to a drawn-out Club Fair, as only four tables at a time could be set up in Staff Writer the Cube. This new version of Club Fair required communication between club Carroll College hosted the annual Club members, conferencing staff, ASCC, and Fair, highlighting the many clubs that the student body.” students are able to join, on August 19 in Despite the challenges due to COVID the Upper Cube. Much like every other precautions, the Club Fair was a resound- event at Carroll College, precautions were ing success. Although the event was taken to ensure the safety of the students socially distanced and masked up, Carroll and faculty. students were still able to talk with their In order to follow protocol and keep peers and explore their interests. students safe, the event was a staggered “The Club Fair is a great way to bring over two weeks, ending on September 2. in new students to join various activities Over the course of several nights, the fair around Carroll College. I enjoyed being boasted an impressive turnout of more able to still have the Club Fair despite the than 25 clubs and activities. pandemic,” said Darrien Thomas, a soph- “The Club Fair this year has highlighted omore eSports club member and psychol- the flexibility and dedication of students ogy major from Helena, Montana. and staff here on campus," said Sabrina “I think the fair turned out as well as it Crooks, ASCC vice president. "Due to could have under the circumstances.” Photo courtesy of Caroline Herzog COVID-19, club representatives had to The Psychology Club's booth at the Club Fair. 6 ≈ç Thursday, September 3, 2020 Sports

Football, soccer, volleyball postponed until the Spring Paige Wollan Carroll Saint put on hold. Hoxie’s reaction to the Cascade Collegiate Conference Staff Writer announcing the delay of the start of men’s In an effort to eliminate contracting and soccer was met with feelings of frustration. spreading COVID-19, the Frontier Confer- “This was the one thing I was looking ence has pushed the majority of fall sports forward to after being in quarantine since to the spring, causing mixed feelings for March. I was excited to finally do some- many Carroll College athletes. thing,” Hoxie explained. “It’s a tough pill to swallow,” Colin Sas- After a while he realized that this was sano, a junior majoring in civil engineering inevitable but still disappointing. However, from Helena, expressed when learning the Hoxie chose to add some positive insight. fate of his football season. “I have had the chance to get used to The Frontier Conference came out with college and settle into my classes before a statement about the postponement of the soccer begins,” said Hoxie, which is some- football season, allowing all eight teams to thing he would not be able to do otherwise. once again operate collectively as a confer- Women’s soccer is facing the same ence in the spring. setback with their fall season after hearing Sassano mentioned his initial reaction the decision from the Cascade Collegiate was disappointment. Conference. “The team and seniors put in so much Katie Martin, a junior studying Business time and effort for this season so it was Marketing from Helena, said she was not hard to hear,” said Sassano. “I am glad that surprised by the decision but offered a we are still able to do some team activi- different perspective to the matter. ties.” “Being back at school and starting Practices have looked different for the practice again has made this semester feel Fighting Saints this season. As far as train- more normal. I also have come to realize Photo courtesy of Emily Murgel ing and workouts, the team must stay in that losing a soccer season is not as big of a Nelson Stadium is noticeably empty on a Saturday. 4-man pods to minimize potential risk. Due deal, as many others have lost a lot more,” to privacy reasons, Carroll College is not said Martin. tices until September 14,” said Martin. Which means Quick, will not get her final disclosing the number student athletes who Like football, Martin explained what There are many unknowns during this volleyball season at Carroll, as she is set to have tested positive. practices look like during the COVID time and that is especially true for fifth- graduate in December. So far the team is hopeful that they pandemic and that there are precautions in year senior Madi Quick, a health sciences “I was pretty devastated by the news will have a season in the spring but they place. major from Helena, of the women's volley- since it meant not getting a senior season, haven’t heard much more. “We have just started unofficial prac- ball team. and knowing I wasn’t going to get that Caleb Hoxie, a freshman civil engineer- tices which have come with many safety At this time the Frontier Conference time with my girls. It all hit at once,” said ing major on the men's soccer team from precautions limiting the possible spread of league administrators have elected to Quick. Helena, had his first soccer season as a COVID. We won’t start our official prac- move the volleyball schedule to the spring. But there may be hope for Quick after all. It all depends on whether NAIA makes a ruling for people in a similar situation as her. Quick, and the rest of the volleyball team, are awaiting a statement from the NAIA about her potentially getting another semester at Carroll and what the spring season will look like overall for the team. “It is sad that there are no sporting events or places for the students to gather around, support each other, and get to know each other,” said Quick. Although Quick might not get her final season at Carroll, she was eager to mention that she felt for others at Carroll because of what they are also missing out on. She recollects her time at Carroll and how events, like sporting competitions, keep many people busy and connected. The main priority of the Frontier Conference and the Cascade Collegiate Conference is to put the safety of their student-athletes, coaches and support staff before all else. These decisions created some certainty for these athletes this fall, while also causing more confusion for the Photo courtesy of Emily Murgel future. Nelson Stadium will hopefully be back in full swing by Spring of 2021. Thursday, September 3, 2020 ≈ç 7 Sports

Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall Members of the Women's Cross Country run durring a meet. Cross-country is up and running for 2020 John Phillips to our annual cross-country camp where travel for meets, we are all taking COVID where the team's leading goal lies. Staff Writer we practiced wearing masks and social tests to prevent spreading anything to other "Both the men's and women's teams Over the past several months, COVID distancing as best we could," said Kendyl teams." have set goals to win Conference and has canceled everything from schools and Pierson, a senior health sciences major. Furthermore, Carroll will compete with qualify for Nationals, which will take place sports to graduation ceremonies. However, After the first practice, monitoring schools that are all from Montana to help in April," said Shannon Flynn, Carroll one of the sports that will be underway continued for the safety of the runners, the lessen the spread of the Coronavirus. College’s cross-country coach. "I think that this fall for both the state of Montana and students, and the community. The first meet takes place on Septem- is realistic for both teams, and I've encour- Carroll College is cross-country. "We're meeting outside and wearing ber 11 in Havre, Montana. There, the aged them to dream big and aim to place The team met for their annual running masks whenever we aren't running," said cross-country team will run against schools high at the National meet." camp on August 12 and first official prac- Joseph O'Sullivan, a sophomore, environ- such as Rocky Mountain College, Montana After a hardworking and goal-setting tice on August 15. For such an experience mental science major from Olympia, WA. Tech, and MSU Northern. summer, the first meet of the season to happen, many precautions were taken. "The men's and women's teams are meet- Following the meet in Havre, four more is on the horizon for Carroll College's "We started with a 14-day quarantine ing separately, and while we're running, meets await Carroll before the Frontier cross-country team. A team with dedication and COVID test before being able to go we maintain social distancing. Before we Conference Championship in November, in one hand and safety in the other. Golf drives through their season Vicente Gallardo to compete in four conference tournaments this year in Anaconda, Butte, Billings, and Staff Writer Helena. The first tournament of the season will be held in Butte on Sept. 14. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, “I am just happy to be back playing golf Carroll College students and faculty have again after having the season cut short last found their lives radically changed. De- spring. We are very fortunate and blessed spite these challenges, the Carroll College to be one of the two sports still competing golf team has decided to push forward with this fall.” said team member and Junior a fall season. Civil engineering Major, Josh Neth of “This season is definitely going to be Manhattan, Montana. different, because our tournaments are With a shortened schedule on all tourna- only one round of 18 holes instead of ments, the pressure is on for the team. two rounds of competition for girls and Hobson is very confident about the three for guys. There is more pressure to upcoming season. play well and be successful in conference “I think our teams will have a good rankings,” said Caroline Hobson, a junior showing this season and we will be psychology major, from Hillsboro, Oregon. strong," said Hobson. "Additionally, the Not only will the tournaments look dif- courses we are playing the majority of the ferent, but the social aspects of being a part players are familiar with, which is a huge of a team have also been altered. advantage. I am confident that we can have “We won’t be spending the night so we at least one or two players on each team will lose part of the team bonding experi- place in All Conference.” ence that we usually have, which is a big part of our program,” said Hobson. Photo courtesy of Carroll College Athletics Despite the challenges, the team plans Caroline Hobson drives through a ball last season. 8 CAMPUS Thursday, September 3, 2020 Moving in during the pandemic

John Phillips Staff Writer s summer comes to an end for college-bound students and school begins, a few certainties emerge, including moving into the dorms and getting to know new friends. AHowever, this year lots of change took place on Carroll Colleges part to make those events happen. In particular, the move-in day went from its usual one-day slot to two days on August 14-15. Fortunately, for many students, that change seemed to work out for the better. "The move-in day was weird due to the lack of people moving in, but that's what made it good, I think," said Max Nadler, a freshman from Eagle, Idaho majoring in biology. "There was a lot of help provided by the campus. Everything was straight forward." Not only was it easy for most of the students; it was fun as well. "It surprised me how much I enjoyed Photo courtesy of Carroll College Photo courtesy of Carroll College meeting my roommate and seeing our Josh Kraft poses between taking temperatures. Lane Buus smiles beneath a mask at Guad move-in. whole room come together," said Sabrina Ripley, a freshman nursing major from Boise, Idaho. After full and tiresome move in days, students prepared themselves for orientation activities on Sunday, August 16. Some of the many options were hiking up Mount Helena, yoga, mask making, and an ice cream social. All the activates showcased Helena to the incoming students and helped them make friends too. "I would say the ice cream social was my favorite," said Grady Case, a freshman majoring in anthrozoology from Ellensburg, Washington. "The event made me feel like I could actually make friends here and meet people. I am not alone in my interests." Throughout orientation weekend, uncertain first-year students like Case became certain. The familiarization of the new- comers' surroundings and peers allowed such a feat to happen. A feat that will help guide the incoming freshman into the vast Photo courtesy of Carroll College unknown of the 2020 fall semester. Danielle Scanes and Jenny Tu take a photo while welcoming new freshmen.

Photo courtesy of Emily Murgel Students wait in line to get COVID tested. 9 Thursday, September 3, 2020 CAMPUS First-year Move-in Day thrives

Photo courtesy of Carroll College Sabrina Ripley and her brother pause while moving in.

Photo courtesy of Carroll College A freshman unpacks her car.

Photo courtesy of Carroll College Photo courtesy of Carroll College RAs, Dana Beaty, Logan Christensen, and Breanna Cook, help residents move-in. A move-in sign stands outside Guad. 10 Thursday, September 3, 2020 Campus Carroll community celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit Ray Shipman Staff Writer Carroll College gathered at the Cathe- dral of Saint Helena to celebrate the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit with the Most Rev. Austin Vetter, Bishop of Helena, presiding on Sunday, Aug. 30. The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a centuries-old tradition within Catholic institutions of higher education in which the community of the college invokes the blessing and guidance of the Holy Spirit at the start of the academic year. The Carroll College community filled the Cathedral, while abiding by social distancing guidelines, to pray with one another and for one another as the school year begins. The Cathedral is the spiritual home of Carroll as a diocesan college and this celebration is a testament to the strong faith and Catholic identity of Car- roll students. “I love the Mass of the Holy Spirit!” Photo courtesy of John Ramirez said John Cech, President of Carroll Concelebrants included: Rev. Nathan Scheidecker ‘11, the Rev. Bart Tolleson, the Rev. Christopher Lebsock, Rev. Monsignor Kevin O’Neill ‘73, and the Rev. Marc Lenneman. College, “It is a fantastic way to begin the sophomore business major from Coeur “I missed seeing all of my professors arranged by Director Maren Marchesini academic year and is something which is d'alene, Idaho. “But also his call for us to processing in their robes.” said Lane Earl was sung by the choir. very unique to a Catholic institution. The seek out what is true, good, and beauti- Buus, a junior nursing major from Ennis, "The music for the mass was beautiful," ability to call on the Holy Spirit to bless ful, so as to find God, brought me great Montana, “But joining what felt like the said the Rev. Bart Tolleson, Associate our academic year is an incredible gift!” peace.” whole student body in a shared worship Chaplain to Carroll College. "With the In his homily, Bishop Vetter reminded Bishop Vetter offered inspiration and experience was profound for me and I priests sitting right in front of the choir, it the students to treat one another with the hope in his message about the present. know that God granted many graces to was wonderful to hear the beauty of the God-given dignity everyone deserves. “The world’s a mess. That’s no news to all who were able to attend.” Others had music up close." “Do the good, and avoid the bad.” said any of us.” said Vetter, “But do you know similar sentiments. Saint John Paul II is quoted in saying, Vetter, “Sounds so simple, I know. I am what the answer is to that mess? You are! “The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a “Carroll College is meant to be a beacon as human as you are, that day in and day You are the answer to every challenge that wonderful way to bring the whole Carroll to the Church in the Northwest.” out I can’t do it without God’s grace. I’m our world faces. That’s why we are alive community together.” said Melissa Jagel- Bishop Vetter left the students with that fallen, I sin. But it doesn’t mean that it’s today and not five hundred years ago and ski, a freshman political science major same mission. “Make Carroll College a not possible to choose the good. Don’t let not five hundred years from now. We are from Ontario, Oregon, “I saw students beacon of light and hope in this city, that anyone or anything tell you that you can’t God’s answer to today’s challenges. You there I have never seen at church before. people take notice,” he said, “not of your do the good. We all can.” Vetter’s enthusi- don’t like the world, change it! Change it! Even if you are not Catholic, going to a background, not of your intellect; but of asm was well received by students. It starts with us.” Mass in the Cathedral is a must.” your love, your charity, your faith, your “Bishop Vetter's call for us to stand up While there was a considerable de- Music was provided by the Carroll Col- hope, and your joy.” It is evident that they for what is right and against what is bad crease in the number of professors who lege String Ensemble and members of the plan to do just that. is exactly what I needed to hear and it lit attended, student participation made up Carroll College choir. 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12:30 p.m. Faculty Assembly Meeting 5:30 p.m. Running Club 1 2 3 4 5 Tuesday 7 p.m. Fireside Chat with Dr. 5:30 p.m. GSA Club Meeting 8 a.m. Pinecrest Mountain 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation Cech Bike Ride Groups 11:30 p.m. ASCC Senator App Deadline

Last day of 50% tuition refund period; 0% refund period beings Sept 9th 6 7 9:30 a.m. Red Closs Blood 8 9 10 11 12 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Labor Day, no classes Drive Last day to designate a course 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 12:30 p.m. Academic as pass/fail grading Department Chairs Meeting 5:30 p.m. Running Club Tuesday 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 5:30 p.m. Running Club 4 p.m. Gold Team Application 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Tuesday Deadline 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation Groups

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 5:30 p.m. Running Club 9 a.m. Career and Graduate Homecoming and Family Homecoming and Family 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Tuesday School Fair Weekend Weekend 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation Groups

27 28 29 30 Homecoming and Family 5:30 p.m. Running Club Weekend Tuesday 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Groups SEPTEMBER 2020 Campus Ministry August Music Playlist Lane Buus actually, really necessary. It has been real- Shelby Sola ly fun being able to do some smaller trips; Staff Writer it has allowed us to be really intentional Staff Writer and get to know the people around us. This summer had hits from artists ranging from Juice World to Kane Brown. Campus Ministry has been an ad- Also, because we are forced to get The month of August brought in plenty of new music to finish out the summer season. venture. Many of our big retreats and creative, we are getting outside and ex- From country to rap, artists gave us a taste of what’s to come in these next few get-togethers are put on hold and we ploring the many options that the Carroll months from their time in quarantine! Please enjoy some of my personal favorites, that can't have small groups in our rooms due campus and Helena area have to offer came out this August. to COVID-19 protocols. However, that when we think outside the box a little bit. doesn't mean that the ministry stops. It is important to remember that the 1. 7 Summers - Morgan Wallen We have quickly realized that having Lord is doing good things right now and 2. 24 - Money Man ft. Lil Baby fun and being around others is good, and He knows the way. 3. BLAME IT ON BABY - DaBaby 4. BOYFRIEND - HARDY 5. Canvas - Rexx Life Raj 6. Champagne Problems - Katy Perry 7. Circles - Trey Songz Campus mass schedule 8. Daisies - Katy Perry 9. Deep Reverence - Big Sean ft. Nipsey Hussle All Saints’ Chapel 10. Didn’t Know What Love Was - Kane Brown Sunday: 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. 11. Easy - Aminé ft. Summer Walker Monday: 4 p.m. 12. Getting Over Him - Lauren Alaina ft. Jon Pardi Tuesday: 4 p.m. 13. Expensive - Ty Dolla $ign ft. Nicki Minaj Wednesday: 9:30 p.m. 14. Hold On - Rockie Fresh, Wale, Arin Ray Thursday: 12:20 p.m. 15. I Called Mama - Tim McGraw Friday: 7:30 a.m. 16. Laugh Now Cry Later - Drake ft. Lil Durk Saturday: 9 a.m. (Cathedral of St. Helena) 17. Make Me Feel - Skip Marley ft. Rick Ross & Ari Lennox 18. Midnight Sky - Miley Cyrus Confession 19. my ex’s best friend - Machine Gun Kelly ft. blackbear 20. Narrow Road - NLE Choppa ft. Lil Baby Monday: 3:15-3:45 p.m. (All Saints’ Chapel) 21. NOT MAD ENOUGH - Smith & Myers Wednesday: 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. (All Saints’ Chapel) 22. Rags2Riches 2 - Rod Wave ft. Lil Baby Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. (Cathedral of St. Helena) 23. Starting Over - Chris Stapleton 24. Take You Back - Russ ft. Kehlani Adoration 25. Throw It In - Lil Wayne Daily: Noon-10 p.m. (Trinity Hall Chapel) 26. Tommy Lee - Tyla Yaweh, SAINt JHN, Post Malone Thursday-Friday: 10 p.m.-8 a.m. (All Saints’ Chapel) 27. Why - Russ 28. Woodlawn - Aminé 29. Worship You - Kane Brown 12 Thursday, September 3, 2020 Back Page Voices Of Carroll: Black lives on campus

Caitlin Troyer What has your experience been What can white people do to be What are your thoughts on the Columnist like in Montana? better allies? new Diversity Task Force?

lack Lives Matter. A sim- Williams: “I’m used to getting Williams: “White people will never Williams: “I don’t think it’s some- ple statement. One that those sideways looks when I walk into a understand how we feel or the places we thing that should be new. I think it is is not bold or aggressive, restaurant or something where I’m one come from. All of our experiences are something that should already have but rather a recognition of of the only black people there. I also different and unique and people need existed. That being said, I’m glad that all humanity. It is not making recently got pulled over for not using my to stop making stereotypical jokes like that is going on in the world has sparked a political statement, but blinker when I was in a car of all white ‘oh where’s your dad?’ White people some positive change and, I think that it rather, a human rights statement. people. As soon as I saw the lights I was also need to do their own research. Pay is something that needs to be worked on BThe Black Lives Matter movement so scared like I literally felt my heart in attention to what we post and what we fervently.” started in 2013, but the causes of it date my chest. I know everyone gets scared put out there. Right now tensions are back further than the creation of this but it’s just so different. It’s something I high with all of the protests and people Rothrock: My hope is that they country. The United States of America don’t want anyone to ever feel because it should do their own research to educate could educate professors and staff as was built on the backs of slaves. More sucks and you don’t know what’s gonna themselves on the issues. I also just want well. I assume in this time that everyone than 200 years later our country is still happen. She asked me to get out of the people to know that the N-card pass is is going to educate themselves, especial- struggling to right those wrongs and end car and at that point, I was like ‘if I get not a thing. You will never have the right ly professors. systemic racism. out of the car what’s gonna happen.’ to say that.” In a time like this with so much tur- When something like that happens you moil there are a lot of different messages fear for your life.” Anonymous: “White people need and arguments going around on social to not make it a political agenda and stop Do you have any comment on the media. It can be hard to gauge what is the Anonymous: Growing up in Mon- and think about why people are pro- Black Lives Matter movement? most appropriate thing to do or how to tana, not a lot of people looked like me. testing instead of going off of what the

best show support. I didn’t see anyone who was the same media is saying.” Williams: “Racism isn’t a new issue. At the most basic level, there are two color as me until I was eight or nine. It It is a very old one. Black Lives Matter. primary things that we all should be wasn’t until I was older that I realized Rothrock:“Listening. White people Saying All Lives Matter distracts from doing right now. The first is educating how huge the lack of diversity was here. need to listen and that hasn’t happened that message. If someone complained ourselves. Don’t wait for other people Like why isn’t there anyone else here very often. I worry that people will listen about their house burning down you to do it for you and do not expect black that can say that they go through the to one black experience and then make wouldn’t tell them “All Homes Matter”. people to explain racism to you. You same stuff I do.” that person the face of the race. It’s going

have the resources. Go find out the truth. to take time but actively remembering Anonymous: “My mom isn’t Black The second thing is to listen. Slow down, Rothrock:“People [outside of Car- what kind of system you live in is im- and she is completely against the BLM take it all in, and listen to the black roll] are more uncomfortable. It feels like portant.” movement because of the negative press voices that are speaking. Don’t listen to they’re ignorant. When my family came it receives which makes things really respond, listen to understand. with me to drop me off my mother and hard for me. I don’t want to defund all I am a white woman who was born in little sister were sitting at a restaurant. the cops but I do think that there could be Montana. I have spent the last nine years There was an older white couple and the Do you think most issues are with some great improvements made in that of my life living in Rathdrum, ID. All guy said “I didn’t know there were this your peers or with leadership? respect such as more training. A compro- of my life I have been surrounded by a many n****** here.” I’ve never had mise exists people just don’t want it.” white majority. For that reason, this arti- anything that was blatantly racist like (Carroll/world) cle is not about me but rather about black that was but I have definitely felt not Rothrock: “BLM was the first voices that should be heard and uplifted. welcome.” Williams: “There’s a lot of stereo- movement to be successfully organized I did a Q & A with several black typical jokes and people trying to sing online which led to the #MeToo move- students at Carroll and here is what they the N-word in a song but leadership and ment because people realized that this had to say. government is a much larger issue. It’s What would you like to see was something that could be done online. really scary.” This movement is older than just the past

changed at Carroll? Rothrock: few years having started in 2013. It was “The issue definitely lays a statement made because of the obvious What have your experiences Williams: “Obviously there is not more with peers [at Carroll]. Leadership institutional forces that were not showing a lot of diversity here at Carroll. I think being professors I have never felt dis- that black lives mattered because you had been at Carroll? Carroll needs to offer more scholarships criminated against. I haven’t had much officers or even people like George Zim- and aid to make this a school that people interaction with the administration or Dr. merman who would kill black people and Alexandria Williams: “Freshman can afford to come to. I also think having Cech so I can’t speak on that.” then not get convicted of a crime. There’s year at Carroll this girl had some guys a Black Student Union is important, a lot of political charge that comes with in our dorm hallway. One night they even with how few black people there the statement now. But if your response walked by when I was standing outside are here. They could also have an Equity is ‘All Lives Matter’, I would be willing my friend’s room and they said some- and Diversity Department that serves all What advice do you have for BIPOC to call you racist because you are just thing. I told them like “that’s not funny.” students of color. Also providing a space considering coming to Carroll? closing your eyes to what is an obvious They laughed and kept walking and then for us to go to connect with each other issue. If your response is ‘All Lives Mat- whispered under their breathe “what’d more.” Williams: “Everyone at Carroll ter’ you’re making this conversation an you say n****.” I reported it to my RA is pretty accepting and pretty friendly. argument and you’re not listening. Your and she took care of it but stuff like that Anonymous: “It would be nice to Don’t be scared about being a minority system is the one that rules everything. shouldn’t happen. Another time at a party have more resources available to black here. If there is an issue or something You are comfortable. Know that other this girl walked in wearing a confeder- students such as a counselor who is a happens don’t be afraid to speak up about students are uncomfortable all the time. ate flag hoodie. I was standing with two person of color. I want Carroll to recruit it and make yourself heard or remove This is not the time to go up to black other black people and she saw us and more diversity and hire more diversity. yourself from the situation.” people and be like ‘how are you doing’ smiled at us. I just shook my head at her. It’s always great to have more diversity or ‘what can I do to be better’ because if One of my friends just looked at me and because then people are bringing dif- Anonymous: “Still give Carroll a we want to talk about it we will.” said ‘I’m upset’ so we left the room.” ferent types of culture to the school and shot. It’s a really great community and everyone benefits from that.” for the most part, people are really nice Anonymous: “Most of the people and it is pretty inclusive. Just give it a Do you have any I’ve become friends with here at Carroll Rothrock: “I don’t think that chance.” come from diverse communities so they Carroll can do much to increase diver- closing comments? know how it is and they don’t treat me sity because they’d have to find people Rothrock: “If you are used to being any differently and the professors are who would want to come to Montana around majority white people and Carroll Williams: I have been lucky enough really good as well.” knowing that it is less diverse. To inform is the type of school you are looking for to have friends and people who do students about race they could have an then yes. I have a little sister and I would support us and take the time to try and Michael Rothrock: “Just like obligatory core class that is something not advise her to come to Carroll because understand and be aware of everything. many other places that are predomi- that discusses race. I think that that is it’s uncomfortable. I don’t think enough I’m very thankful for that.” nantly white, there’s this air of just not something that pertains to our history change has happened to where you could recognizing or addressing the issue. The very heavily that I think we just never feel free and be free of this racial charge. Rothrock: “This interview, this predominant issue is microaggressions really talk about or are as educated about I probably wouldn’t recommend it in black voice, is not the face of the race. that white people often don’t even realize as we should be. I have become very general.” What I am saying is not something that are there.” cynical of what the school can do and if all other black people will agree with. they really care so I don’t know what to This is just one perspective, please re- expect from Carroll.” member that.”