Student Newspaper The Volume 120 Edition 4 Prospector February 18, 2021 Vaccinating our Saints: Carroll nursing students receive COVID-19 vaccine Rylee Jacobson Staff Writer ursing students are some of the first on Carroll’s campus to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under Montana’s phase one of the vaccine rollout plan. Carroll’s nursing students fit in the first phaseN of the vaccine rollout, alongside healthcare workers delivering in-person patient care. “I am grateful that our Carroll College nursing students have an opportunity to receive the vaccine, as most of them are providing direct patient care every week at their clinical sites,” said Stephanie Burkholder, an assistant nursing profes- sor and former public health nurse. “We teach our future nurses about patient safety in every class, but I'm so happy we now have a tool to help keep our nurses, nursing students, and other healthcare providers safe.” On Feb. 5, President John Cech an- nounced that Carroll College would be a point-of-distribution for the COVID-19 Photo courtesy of Carroll College vaccine. Nursing staff and students were Students walking to class from the Cube. gearing up to administer doses of the oping local flexibility to adapt to changing high in demand. Nursing students must “doing the good thing of creating herd vaccine in a drive-through setup at Carroll conditions," said Lewis and Clark Public register with the county prior to getting immunity and moving towards a freer College’s Nelson Stadium. These clin- Health. "Therefore, the local vaccine the vaccine. If there are no registration world.” ics were set to take place on Thursdays planning team will continue to train key times available, future clinics will have The second phase of the COVID-19 and Fridays weekly, beginning Feb. 11 staff in preparation to serve the Carroll space. At the time of publication this vaccine rollout is composed of high-risk and Feb. 12. However, due to inclement POD once vaccine supply increases." vaccination is not required for nursing Montanans. Those age 70 or older qualify, weather, the Feb. 11-12 vaccination clinic Carroll’s senior nursing students also students. as well as those age 16 and older with a was moved back to the fairgrounds. have been volunteering at Lewis and Helena Kurschner, a junior nursing high-risk medical condition, or Native On Feb. 14, Lewis and Clark Public Clark County vaccine clinics held at the major from Hood River, Oregon, has been Americans and others whose ethnicity Health issued a statement that due to lim- Helena fairgrounds. Nursing students vaccinated and recommends the vaccine puts them at high risk. ited vaccine supplies Carroll College will have been able to experience the Lewis to those who are able. She would say to According to Montana Department of again not be utilized for second doses the and Clark County drive-through vaccine someone who is hesitant about the vac- Health and Human Services, “It is antic- week of Feb. 18-19. clinics themselves to receive the Moderna cine: “It’s not only protecting themselves, ipated that the vaccine will be broadly "The Carroll Colege POD (point of dis- or Pfizer vaccine. but the people who they love.” available to Montanans … during the tribution) remains important tool in devel- The vaccine is limited in supply and To Kurschner, being vaccinated means summer.” Carroll Saints march forward into spring semester Paige Wollan This spring, Carroll is partnering with Shodair Children's Hospital to administer Staff Writer COVID-19 testing with 24-hour turn- Even with relatively low numbers of around results. Shodair was approved to COVID positive students, it is clear that use the "SalivaDirect" method that was the virus still exists in our community. developed by the Yale Public School of That is why it is essential to continue Health. Results show that SalivaDirect is to take precaution and practice social highly sensitive and is accurate 94 percent distancing in order for us to continue with of the time. an in-person and on campus experience In addition, many of our student-ath- this spring. letes are in season this spring because of Sarah Lawlor, the director of public re- the shift due to COVID. The athletes are lations at Carroll College, advises students required to do regular testing while in to continue to be smart and stau safe. season. This new arrangement allows for “We really want to encourage students efficient tests of large groups of students. Photo courtesy of Carroll College to continue to take advantage of the Ongoing COVID-19 testing for as- Students practice social distancing while in class. asymptomatic testing,"said Lawlor. It is a ymptomatic students, faculty and staff good way to prevent any large outbreaks - continues Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 especially with the risk of new variants of a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Wellness Center with COVID emerging.” no appointment necessary. COVID at Carroll Lawlor goes on to say that she under- If you have symptoms, contact the stands everyone is tired of the pandemic, Wellness Center or your healthcare but we are no way ‘out of the woods’ just provider and follow the guidelines on 6 new, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 yet. the Marching Forward website under the The college is confident that we will heading “If you feel ill.” There are many cases, with 8 current active cases. see the same successful results as we did locations in the Helena community to this fall. With changes in testing, new obtain a COVID-19 test. therapeutics, vaccines on the horizon, and Please direct any questions to the additional scientific data about how the Marching Forward team by emailing ​ virus spreads, Carroll College is prepared [email protected] ​or visit ​https://www. As of 5 p.m. on 2/11/2021 to create an effective plan to help students carroll.edu/safety-emergency/covid19 ​for achieve their educational goals. more information.

Talking Saints Men's Women's Page 4 Basketball Basketball Page 9 Page 10 2 Thursday, February 18, 2021 Editor Editorial: Welcome 2021! his past year has presented challenges for many of us, and like you I have struggled with overcoming them. Whether it Tbe struggling with academics or social life there was one key idea that got me through it all. What has continuously gotten me through this school year is choosing to be compassionate, no matter the struggle or hurt. “Compassion is not a virtue -- it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have -- it's something we choose to practice” Brene Brown. Brown’s quote demonstrates that as individuals we have the ability to be compassionate or to react poorly. Being compassionate doesn’t mean that we ar- en’t allowed to feel other emotions or be upset. However, actively choosing to be compassionate means understanding that adding more stress and frustration into a situation will not get us out of it. Compassion demonstrates that we do care for others and are sympathetic and understanding to one another’s struggles. Showing compassion is an opportunity to allow someone to be heard and accepted for who they are. I have chosen to be compassionate in Photo courtesy of Patrick Hewes my everyday life because I personally do Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel stand outside St. Charles Hall. not think this community or world needs o say 2020 was a train wreck lit There is a lot to be grateful for in 2021 era' where we were allowed to break the any more frustration or anger. Carroll College has a strong communi- on fire would be an understate- and we are only two months in. 2021 is six foot invisible bubble around people. ty, but it's also a community that does not ment. Last year, every curveball a time to turn a new corner. This should We are not out of the pandemic yet, always support one another. There have that could have been thrown our be the year you do whatever you were but the light is starting to become visible been times where it is a constant battle Tway was hurled at us, and the curveball thinking about during lockdown. at the end of this dreadful tunnel. Until between who we are as a community and was on fire. We lived through a global Maybe this year you can go on that trip. everyone who is high risk for the virus is college and what others believe the ideal pandemic, social uprisings, wildfires, You can exercise more, eat healthier, im- vaccinated, we cannot let our guard down. image of Carroll College needs to be. [two] presidential impeachments, a global prove your grades, spend more time with As more and more people get vaccinat- What Carroll College needs to be is a lockdown, and if you’re a Carroll College your family and friends, or whatever you ed, we can return to the shenanigans of place where all students and faculty are student, you most likely survived testing were dreaming about while the world was college life before a pandemic, but until treated with compassion and respect. positive for COVID-19 or the dreadful at a standstill and you were locked in your then, let’s be smart. There is no harm from being a communi- ty that cares for another. However, there two weeks of quarantine from being a parents basement. Slowly, but surely, our In order for Carroll to safely remain is harm in a community that is unwilling close contact. world is returning to the ‘pre-COVID open and to keep our students, faculty to respect one another and their differenc- and staff safe, it is essential to continue es. following COVID-19 guidelines and wear Practicing compassion doesn’t just a mask. So before you pass your beer benefit the community, but it will also The bong along to your friends, remember the benefit the individual. Choosing to be people in your life that could be affected. compassionate to others will lead to an Prospector Even though you may be low risk, your internal compassion, for one’s own being. parents, grandparents, and professors are The struggles we face will not disappear the most vulnerable. when we are compassionate to others and ourselves, but it will make overcoming Staff: them more obtainable. Vicente Gallardo Truly yours, Truly yours, John Phillips Kelsey Jones Emily Murgel Editors: Paige Wollan Kelsey Jones Megan Michelotti Emily Murgel Emma Jenkins Morris Richardson Faculty Adviser: Mckell Walden We want YOU to Brent Northup Tracy Ackeret Hope Angelica Grey write for Editorial & Design: Julia Gill Hellie Badaruddin Josh Mansfield Wayne Klinkel Jenny Tu Veronica Mohrmann Morgan Rehm The Rylee Jacobson Advertising and Blair Stapleton Prospector Office Manager: Rory Bloy Patrick Hewes Helen Hoxie We are looking for photographers Sage Lawrence and journalists! No previous Sarah Jenkins Dennis Flowers experience needed. If interested please contact: The Prospector [email protected] or 406-447-4501

The Prospector Thursday, February 18, 2021 3 Campus Balancing our budget: Realign, Reinvest, & Reimagine Megan Michelotti Also being looked at are co-curricular people identifying as religious. A study of and extra-curricular activities, such as 88 surveys from 2009 to 2019 that inter- Staff Writer living-learning communities, marching viewed over 168,890 Americans showed Carroll College President John Cech band, junior varsity teams, and varsity The Five RRR that 76% of baby boomers described announced Realign, Reinvest, and Re- eSports. All of these are being explored as themselves as Christian. On the other imagine for Our Future (RRR) on Dec. ways to enhance the student experience. Criteria hand, only 49% of millennials described 14, 2020, a plan to combat the college’s A certain key operational efficiency is themselves as Christian. widening budget gap due to the crises of the creation of a new Division of Student 1. Current and Future Class En- According to Carroll’s website, a competitive undergraduate arena and Engagement and Mission Integration rollment around half of enrolled students report COVID-19. headed by Michael McMahon, whose pre- As of fall 2021, Carroll’s enrollment they are Catholic while the other half Carroll has an annual operating bud- vious role was as Carroll’s Vice President was 1,123 students. By 2024, Cech wants belongs to other faiths, denominations, get of around $53.3 million. Part of the for Institutional Advancement. McMahon, to grow Carroll’s enrollment to 1,600 or non-believers. budget goes to students as financial aid who graduated from Carroll in 2004, students. Knowing this, Carroll seeks to strike discounts. Around 92% of the operating served as vice president for enrollment a balance between being faithful to its management at The University of Mary 2. Service to Students Catholic identity, while being revenue is derived from tuition, fees, and housing, and dining. The remaining 8% before returning to Carroll. welcoming to all students, regardless of This new division will encompass ad- 3. The Student Experience faith. comes from donations, investment in- Combining student engagement and come, athletic revenues, the bookstore, missions, financial aid, marketing, student “Companies [and colleges] that focus services, residential life, wellness, the mission integration is designed to serve on ‘what’ we do, and ‘how’ we do it are conferencing, and more. Carroll is com- students better and add to the student ex- mitted to balancing its budget annually. Saints Success Center, and Campus Min- rarely successful or lasting unless they istry. If approved by the board, this new perience. orient both of those questions around the When enrollment challenges became When asked about these two criteria, prevalent in 2019, the Program Prioritiza- division will be implemented in the 2021 central question ‘why’ do we do it,” said school year. McMahon turned the question around. Dan Thies, major gifts officer and for- tion Plan was implemented. The goal was “I’m interested in student answers be- to attract more students while maintaining “It has been the case that these dispa- mer campus minister. “Higher education rate units have worked well together in cause this is the work of this new division spends most of its time in the ‘what’ and balanced finances and dedication to the [Division of Student Engagement and liberal arts. the past, but I think the intention is that the ‘how,’ but if you weave a ‘why’ that there still might be greater opportunity Mission Integration], to hear the voice addresses the fundamental questions of According to the Helena Independent of the students and to Record, the Program Prioritization Plan for collaboration merged underneath a our hearts and lives, single division,” said McMahon. “It feels respond with creative, through those ques- cut five majors, 10 minors, three certifi- meaningful opportu- cates and one associate degree. All of the as if it would be the height of arrogance tions, beautiful and to come in and offer too much direction nities to serve with incredible lives be- students who were enrolled in these pro- us in offering things grams are allowed to finish. before I’ve had the opportunity to really come the fruit of that meet and engage with those who will be that would be of most kind of adventure and Now, Carroll faces both the financial value [to students],” struggles of lower enrollment numbers a part of this new division and to hear discovery.” their ideas for what we can accomplish said McMahon. “Let’s A student doesn’t and the extra costs of operating during find a way to allow our a pandemic. Cech points out that only together.” have to be Catholic to Through the RRR plan, a concept has students the opportu- reap the benefits of a 27% of colleges and universities made it nity for a rich, joyful, through fall semester 2020 without spend- emerged called “The Big Idea.” Any Car- Catholic education. In roll faculty or staff member can submit radiant life.” fact, there are ways in ing a single day entirely remote. Carroll Another service to was one of them. ideas to this committee that either gener- which a Catholic edu- ate stable revenue or launch a distinctive students that will add cation may be of more While a certain level of privacy is re- to the student expe- quired for those affected by RRR, some service or program for Carroll. The fund- value to a student than ing for these ideas will come from “a spe- rience is the creation a secular one. faculty and staff have felt on edge due to of the first Diversity the overall lack of transparency. Across cial unrestricted endowment,” according Beretta pointed out to the Carroll website. and Equity Task Force at Carroll that is that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the current di- departments, people come to work won- co-chaired by Judy Hay, the interim dean dering if they will get that email, and it Academic reorganization is another rector of the National Institute of Allergy key operational efficiency that faculty is of students, and Dr. Doreen Kutufam, as- and Infectious Diseases, is a product of will be their last day. sociate professor of communications. This “Many faculty members think that the focusing on and will take place next year, Catholic education. according to Cech. Under a new proposal, task force deals with responses and proto- As an alum of Regis High School in college will function better if a wide set cols for identifying, reporting, and dealing of the people who work here are able to Carroll’s 17 departments and 13 program New York, Fauci was asked to address directors would be organized into schools, with bias incidents and hate crimes at the graduating high school class of 2020. provide input into budget decisions,” said Carroll with the hope of spreading aware- Dr. Alex Street, associate professor of po- with a goal to enhance efficiency in com- In it, he stated that a Catholic education munication and budgeting. ness and safety. has helped prepare him for his work by litical science and international relations. 4. Campus and Workplace Envi- “The people doing the work may have the With all the talk of balancing budgets, installing intellectual rigor and a passion clearest sense of which activities cannot revenues, and operational costs, it’s easy ronment for service for others. Another criterion for RRR is if a rec- be cut without doing long-term harm.” to boil down RRR to just numbers and fi- “If that’s what we can give at Carroll to ommendation is advantageous to the cam- Members of the RRR task force include nances. However, the mosaic of Carroll is our students who go into the real world… pus and workplace environment. Carroll 16 faculty, staff, and administrators of made up of more than just money. if we can give someone a true respect for wants to create a college that not only Carroll. The RRR task force has been “We are really focused on the bottom intellectual rigor and a passion for service draws students but also staff and faculty. focusing on realistic budget reductions, line. We are focused on numbers. We are at a time when some many people have attainable increases of revenue, and key focused on budgets, and that’s the reality 5. Reputation, Brand, and Catho- been hurt by this pandemic, it resonates. operational efficiencies since July 2020. of part of what it means to have a college. lic Identity It’s very, very powerful,” Beretta said. However, making these decisions has But education is so much more than a According to the Pew Research Center, been no easy feat. business. It also has a value premise and the United States is seeing a decline in Some realistic budget costs that have a people premise that is not quantifiable been identified are an early retirement with dollar signs,” said Day. incentive program for tenured professors Carroll has had 18 presidents total, that meet certain criteria. Staffing adjust- but only two have faced the unique chal- ment decisions were made based around lenges brought during a pandemic. The Become a published writer! upcoming retirements and decisions not Very Rev. Peter F. MacDonald steered the to rehire certain already vacated positions. college through the Spanish Flu of 1918. The Colors Magazine wants Carroll College student photographers Carroll will be reviewing contracts and Now, Cech and the RRR plan must navi- and writers to email submissions to [email protected] before Sun- agreements with college vendors. gate Carroll past the COVID-19 iceberg. A few eliminations and alterations of “We must focus on the long-term day 11 p.m. so their work can be published. academic programs are being considered. sustainability of Carroll College while addressing our short-term priorities,” said Carroll plans on adjusting athletic schol- The photography themes are portraits, provocative, photoshop and arship levels while maintaining the cur- Dr. John Cech, president of Carroll Col- rent athletic roster expectations. Several lege. nature. The Colors Magazine wants the models’ names and a short faculty and staff positions will be elimi- The RRR plan will play into Carroll’s photo description attached. nated or reduced. long-term strategic planning process, “These are people you also care about. which if approved by the Carroll Board in It’s very hard to make decisions you think May, will go into effect 2021 school year. The written themes are fantasy, identity, taboo topics, and personal are best for the long-term health [of Car- “Every time human beings have gone stories. The magazine wants essays and short stories to be between through crisis and have overcome it and roll] that you know are going to really im- 500 and 1,200 words and poems to be between three and 106 words. pact someone’s life,” said Cathy Day, the thrived as a result of it, they follow the vice president of academic affairs. same path,” said The Rev. Patrick Beretta, Carroll is looking at certain revenue a member of the board of trustees. “I am looking for thought-provoking written works from enlight- enhancements. Building off a strong rep- Beretta continued to read the following utation for healthcare education, Carroll quote from American Literature Professor ening rants and interviews to transformative escapism,” said Hope is launching an Accelerated Nursing pro- Joseph Campbell about overcoming crisis. Angelica, the Colors magazine head editor, a Junior in English from “Heroes of all time have gone before gram in May. A new Master’s in Social Emigrant, Montana. Work program will follow in the fall of us. The labyrinth and the path are thor- 2021. A certificate in Healthcare Admin- oughly known…Where we thought to istration and Leadership will be added travel outward, we will come to the center For more information, call (406) 451-3004. among other certificate programs. Busi- of our being, and where we thought to be ness plans are in development for a Mas- alone, we will be with the whole world.” ter’s in Public and Population Health. 4 Thursday, February 18, 2021 CAMPUS Talking Saints take the regional title for the 31st year

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he Talking Saints won a share of the Northwest Fo- rensics Conference champi- onship on Sunday, marking the 31st consecutive year the team has won or shared the crown. This year the honor was shared Twith Boise State University, coached by Talking Saint alum, Manda Hicks ’97. The final regional championship tournament was held virtually in Belling- ham, Washington, at Western Washington University. The Talking Saints competed in dorm rooms, classrooms and empty spaces across the Carroll campus, laptops in hand. Carroll also won the conference award honoring the top debate program in the region, and was second best Division I speech program. The team won a total of 30 individual and team awards. Leading the way was Carroll’s top debate team, senior Josh Mansfield of Po- catello and sophomore Hellie Badaruddin, from Missoula who won Open Debate, completing their sweep of debate at both regional championships. In the final round they beat the University of Alas- ka, Northwest University and a second Carroll team, sophomores Vinny Gallar- do of Butte and Roisin O’Neill of Lake Oswego, Oregon. “The Carroll family should be very proud of these students,” said coach Brent Northup. “We scaled back our program this pandemic year. We had fewer practices and entered half as many events. Winning really wasn’t our goal. We just wanted to keep safe and make sure classes went OK. But the kids seemed to respond by turning it up a notch. It’s nice to shine some light on Carroll in what’s been a very stressful year for everybody.” Once again Carroll debaters led the way. Six of the eight top speaker awards in debate were won by Saints. Junior Taylor Potts won third best open speak- er, followed in order by senior Teigen Tremper, Mansfield, Gallardo, Badarud- din and junior David Lange. Winning Photo courtesy of Brent Northup junior debate speaking recognition were The Talking Saints, aka the Digital Saints, sit on the steps of St. Charles Hall with laptops ready for COVID competion. first year students Elissa Mazkour of the Fall Semester, and the median for the Beirut, Lebanon, Josie Howlett of team was 3.8, with only one below 3.4. Bigfork, Montana, and Melissa Jagelski “That academic work ethic carries of Ontario, Oregon. Badaruddin added a over to speech and debate,” says Northup. victory in Extemporaneous speaking to “They’re also nice kids, who are good her two debate awards. sports win or lose.” Team president Teigen Tremper, a First year speaker Matt Glimm of senior from Whitefish, Montana, closed Kalispell won third in both novice im- out her four-year career in public speaking promptu and novice extemp. Taylor was by winning open Impromptu Speaking. second in impromptu, and reached finals Tremper was a high school impromptu in extemporaneous speaking. champion who kept winning through four The Northwest Forensics Conference college years at Carroll. ended the awards ceremony by presenting “After seven years starting as a soph- the Brent Northup Award to the MVP of omore in high school, winning at my last the NFC, Chauncey Koulibali of Whit- impromptu tournament was a perfect end- worth University. The award was renamed ing to a year where perfect endings didn’t last year in honor of Carroll’s coach, who seem to be an option,” said Tremper. “I served as conference president for 24 gave a speech on how communication can Photo courtesy of Brent Northup years. bring unity in a year of divisiveness and Western winners: Josh Mansfield, Hellie Badaruddin, Teigen Tremper, Roisin O'Neill, and Vinny Gallardo. “That almost brought me to tears to isolation.” watch Chauncy receive her honor on and teaching. This felt like the cheesecake The team is now pointed towards the The Carroll Talking Saints boasts one the screen,” said Northup. “I’ve been so after my salmon at On Broadway. I’m national debate championships hosted of its highest Grade Point averages ever. blessed in my years at Carroll coaching obviously tired of eating my own cooking by the University of Pennsylvania, April Nine students achieved 3.9 or better in at home.” 16-19. Giving blood to fight COVID

Emma Jenkins to win. manager for the American Red Cross major from Santa Monica, California, said As an additional bonus, all completed Blood Services. The first blood drive of donating blood was a good experience for Staff Writer donations will be tested for COVID-19 the semester was on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28. her. Two free Superbowl 2022 tickets antibodies. Results will be provided to “Due to new COVID-19 regulations, “The people working the blood drive might be in the future of Carroll College donors on their Red Cross Blood Donor temperatures were taken before the check- were very kind. I expected a lot more students and Helena area residents who app. in process began,” said Keeler. students to donate but I did not see many participated in the January Red Cross “Any donation that tests positive for Follow the link for more information on other students,” said Rowan. blood drive between Jan. 1-31, 2021. the antibodies will have its plasma used antibody testing. https://www.redcross- If students have any questions, contact This is a national Red Cross drawing as convalescent plasma to help those blood.org/donate-blood/dlp/covid-19-anti- Keeler at [email protected] or and donors will be automatically entered battling COVID-19,” said Nona Keeler, body-testing.html Patrick Harris at [email protected]. Carroll College alumni. She is an account Makenzie Rowan, a political science Thursday, February 18, 2021 5 Campus Spring Fever Week: Promoting healthy relationships Katelyn Neuhaus and Mary Hall shared their experience and viewpoints re- lated to sound health and well-being from Spring Fever Planning Committee the fields of psychology and health; and Shawn Reagor provided us with insight Valentine’s Day 2021 kicked off Spring from the LGBTQ+ community, which is Fever for the Saints! ​​ often overlooked in conversations about For the past several years, ​t​he week of consent and sexual assault. Spring Fever has presented the perfect It was an outstanding event which pro- opportunity to educate students and vided necessary and insightful informa- faculty on a diversity of topics to enhance tion concerning safety, consent and sexual personal well-being and build healthy re- assault prevention. lationships. This year’s events focused on The second event, “‘We​ Too’ Speak promoting healthy relationships, sexual Out,”​ took place on Feb. 16. In previous assault consent and prevention, the dan- years, this has been a favored event by gers of social media, self-care and current the Carroll community, and this year did campus climate. not disappoint--it was just as impactful as The events were held both in person ever. Volunteer speakers read anonymous and over Zoom to accommodate the needs testimonies, submitted by students and of all students, staff and faculty members faculty, sharing personal stories of sexual who chose to participate. A maximum assault. of 50 people were able to attend each Their stories always strike a chord with event in person while abiding safe social the audience, deeply impacting those who distancing standards, while the other avail themselves to listen compassionate- participants were able to enjoy the events ly. The Carroll College Choir was also from the comfort of their homes, offices, invited to perform in the event, during or dorm rooms. which five students performed their The first event, a panel presentation on ​ moving rendition of the song “Quiet” by Consent and Sexual Assault Prevention​ MILCK, selected, conducted and accom- , took place on Feb. 15. Select faculty panied by Carroll College Choir Director, In today's social and political climate, ing and educational experience for all, members from the Psychology and Health Dr. Maren Haynes Marchesisni. coupled with the impact of the pandemic, filled with many necessary and important Science at Carroll College; were joined The third event, the ​Social Media and technology has been the primary way for life topics. The goal of the week was to by​ ​Jason Grimmis, Director of Campus Relationships Panel, ​was facilitated on people to connect and remain in contact equip its listeners with useful tools and Security and Public Safety, Judy Hay, Feb. 17. Faculty panelists Doreen Kutu- with friends and loved ones, as well as information to help them stay safe, take Interim Dean of Students, and Shawn fam, associate professor of Communica- create new and meaningful relationships, care of themselves and build healthy Reagor from the Montana Human Rights tion Studies, and Julian Nolen, assistant though sometimes at a cost. relationships. Network to kick off the week. professor of Psychology, were joined by The final event,Self-Care ​ in Turbulent The planning committee would like to Jason Grimmis’ contributions gave us guest panelists from the Carroll Wellness Times, ​was a student-only event held on thank all the speakers, panelists, partic- insight into how to best stay safe on cam- Center and a Detective from the Helena February 18th. It was designed to help ipants and faculty who helped ensure pus while informing us about the security Police Department to speak each from students learn to properly take care of the success of this event. Thank you to measures in place on campus; Leslie their own discipline and answer questions themselves during hectic times, while everyone who showed up or joined us via Angel, associate professor of Psychology regarding the benefits and dangers of so- hearing advice from qualified profession- zoom. We hope that you all took much and Anthrozoology, and Kelley Parsley, cial media and how it can both negatively als on the topic. away from this incredible event and assistant professor of Health Sciences, and positively affect relationships. Spring Fever Week is truly a life-chang- opportunity. CAMP welcomes new leaders Playlist: Living Hope Angelica Grey duce them to something they had never experienced before.” Staff Writer CAMP and Carroll Student Activi- Solo ties hosted a virtual trivia night called The Carroll Adventure and Moun- “Nerdology” on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Students Helen Hoxie taineering Program offered a variety of joined a Zoom webinar to win prizes. The programs between Jan. 22 and Feb. 6 to first place prize was an $80 Amazon gift Staff Writer keep campus active, while still respecting card, and the second place prize was a $40 Carroll College’s Covid-19 regulations. Amazon gift card. The Carroll Adventure & Mountain- “The nerdology trivia night was defi- If you spent Valentines Day alone, all is not lost. Filled with both eering Program (CAMP) welcomed nitely worth attending,” said Kathleen Gus Corsetti, 18, Chloe Gallagher, 18, Bradt, a sophomore majoring in psychol- sad songs and upbeat hits, this playlist is for the people flyin' solo. Hanarose Gironda, 19, Joe Hagengruber, ogy from Pendelton, Oregon. “The hosts Single life is what it's all about. 20, Taylor Leistiko, 20, Liam Lynch, 19, were amazing, and it was a great break Katelyn McKay, 20, Chloe Unterseher, from homework and a good activity to do 20, and Sally Vogel, 18, as the new CAMP with friends.” leaders. The application deadline was Jan. The program also hosted The Amp Mini 1. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé 22 at 5 p.m. Film Fest: a playlist of action and adven- “My goal for this position is to in- ture films on Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. in the 2. No Scrubs - TLC troduce Carroll College students to the Simperman Auditorium. 3. One in a Million - Down With Webster diverse outdoor experiences Montana They also offered free ski waxing on has to offer,” said Hagengruber, a junior Feb. 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hunthausen 4. Independent (feat. Lil' Boosie and Lil' Phat) - Webbie environmental science morjor from Clan- Activity Center to teach students how cy, Montana. “My favorite thing about to apply wax and repair their skis and 5. Who Needs Love - Tory Lanez the outdoors is escaping technology and snowboards with equipment, wax, and 6. Can't Tell Me Nothin - Kanye West really soaking up the natural wonders that instruction provided. our world has to offer.” Intramural sports sign-ups closed on 7. Alone (feat. BJRNCK) - HappyBirthdayCalvin Hagengruber, who enjoys fishing, aims Jan. 30 at 11:55 p.m. The sports included to show students anybody can participate were singles table tennis, coed volleyball 8. help herself - bbno$ and Diamond Pistols in CAMP’s activities. Hanarose Gironda, and women’s volleyball. 9. No Friends - HappyBirthdayCalvin a sophomore nursing major from Boi- The Hunthausen Activity Center (HAC) se, Idaho wants to learn more about the offers free Sleeping Giant Lanes bowling 10. Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang outdoors and get more involved with the passes. They also offer Great Divide Ski Carroll community. Area and Showdown Montana day passes 11. I Feel The Love - Tritional, Ross Lynch, R5 “I'm excited to be a leader and learn for $25 until the end of the season. about what I can do to help out with fun The HAC is cleaned daily with a limit 12. Don't Call Me Up - Mabel programs for the students interested in of 43 people at a time. The HAC’s busiest 13. You Don't Own Me (feat. G-Eazy) - SAYGRACE getting outdoors,” Gironda said. times are between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., CAMP offered a variety of opportuni- according to Maddock. HAC users are re- 14. Solo - Samsa ties, including ice fishing, a film festival, sponsible for cleaning the machines they ski waxing and a trivia night. use and returning items to their proper 15. Crush Culture - Conan Grey “We always welcome ideas for events,” locations. Clean, non-marked soled shoes 16. God is a woman - Ariana Grande said Bradly Maddock, the assistant direc- are required. tor of Student Activities, Recreation and “We have had a few students using 17. Alone - Heart Leadership. “Reach out if you have any marking soles in both the gymnasium and and we will try to make it happen.” the wood floor workout room,” Maddock 18. Alone Again - Dokken CAMP took students ice fishing on Feb. shared in an email on Wednesday, Jan 19. Rich Girl - Gwen Stefani, Eve 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with equipment, 20. “Our custodian scrubbing the marks instruction, and a fishing license provided. out of the floor is a very time consuming 20. Move Along - The All-American Rejects “While waiting for any fish to bite, our process, and it is unkind to put a fellow crew drank hot chocolate and made new human being through that.” 21. Get Money (feat. Junior M.A.F.I.A.) - The Notorious B.I.G. friends,” said Luke Raffa, a sophomore For more information, email Brad- psychology major from Castle Rock, Col- ly Maddock at bmaddock@carroll. orado. “While we may not have caught edu or call the HAC front desk at any fish, it was definitely worth it because (406) 447-4999. I was able to meet new people and intro- 6 ≈ç Thursday, February 18, 2021 CAMPUS Petrovich directs CC's new master's program Vicente Gallardo are going,” said Petrovich. A Masters of obviously want it to be successful,” said Social Work really makes sense for Car- Petrovich. “You don't want to put a sub- Staff Writer roll and Montana because of the real need stantial amount of energy and resources for qualified and quality mental health into something that's not well thought out, This year, Carroll College welcomed practitioners in the State and region.” but the Masters of Social Work program Dr. James Petrovich to serve as the Petrovich likes to keep the community, has been. I have arrived with the attitude inaugural director of the new Master of and those that social workers serve, at the that this program is going to be success- Social Work program. The Florida born, forefront of his academic mission. ful. Helena is a town that I’ve grown to but well-traveled Petrovich comes to “As a society there are many things we appreciate, and Carroll is a community I Carroll after a decade-long career at Texas could improve, and social workers are enjoy being a part of. ” Christian University that saw him become about doing that and making the world Outside of the program Petrovich en- the Social Work Department Chair. a better place,” said Petrovich. “That is joys spending time outdoors, doing every- However, for Petrovich, Montana was what I am here to do, to start a program thing from hiking to mountain biking with always a special place. that will serve the needs of Montana by his wife Rebecca and their two dogs. “I lived in Montana for about a year, 30 training and educating; qualified, quality, “I can’t wait to get out and cross years ago, and that was a really memo- competent, and ethical graduate-level so- country ski. I am excited to get out and rable time for me,” said Petrovich. “I've cial workers who can go out, with a heart spend as much time as I can outside,” said always appreciated the mountains, and I of service, a strong set of skills, and the Petrovich. appreciated the lifestyle of living around knowledge needed to help people, groups, The Masters of Social Work Program is them. After I left Montana, I had always and communities.” hiring more faculty in the coming months, hoped to get back to the mountains one Although the program is still in its early developing curriculum, and continuing way or another.” stages, Petrovich expressed his confidence full speed ahead. Petrovich promises to be The opportunity of the Master of Social in its foundations. very busy in the coming months, but still Work program gave Petrovich the oppor- “The Carroll Administration did their wants to let the Carroll community know Photo courtesy of Carroll College Dr. James Petrovich, new director the Master of Social Work tunity to come to Carroll and enjoy all due diligence. They went out and did their that he is always open to meeting new Montana has to offer. research, talked to the community and that people. “Many colleges around the country are is the information they used to determine Petrovich is eager to meet people on having to look at being more diverse with the clinical focus and hybrid nature of the campus. Petrovich welcomes individuals their academic offerings, and graduate program. You want to be really care- to his office at St. Charles 133 B to talk studies is one direction a lot of colleges ful starting new programs because you about the program. Carroll College fills Interim Dean of Students position

Morris Richardson cess Center. Walstad will be responsible for su- Staff Writer Walstad has 30 years of experience pervising and coordinating the areas of in higher education and has worked at Career Services, Global Learning, Veteran Annette Walstad, the director of The Carroll College since 2010. In addition to Services, Academic Advising, Residen- Saints Success Center & Academic Sup- her current experience, Walstad has filled tial Life and Housing, Campus Security, port, will assume the responsibilities of in for the Dean of Students. Student Activities, Wellness Center, and the Interim Dean of Students, Judy Hay, “I have held this position two other Counseling Services. who will leave this position in May. times,” Walstad said. “I filled in for our “My goal is to support all of the direc- “I think it’s awesome, well deserved, I vice president of Student Life in Novem- tors in the student services areas so that think she’s a very competent person and ber of 2016 and then again in December they can continue to focus on giving the she has the right passion to help students,” of 2018. Each time, I spent about six best support possible for our students,” said Jake Samuelson, the assistant director months overseeing these areas, so I’m Walstad said. of Academic Advising, who has worked familiar with the scope of the job and I’m alongside with Walstad at the Saints Suc- looking forward to these new challenges.” Photo courtesy of Carroll College Annette Walstad, new Dean of Students Keeping the Saints safe Mckell Walden noticing an awful lot of downtime or lack because last year, one of my friend's tires procedures, better lighting outside, and of patrols." on his truck got slashed. No one was installing security cameras in parking lots. Staff Writer Grimmis added how he wanted to make caught or charged. I would feel safer as a "The campus needs extra lighting and sure the officers are visible in parking female if they put more lighting, cameras most importantly probably cameras. Cam- Carroll College is planning to imple- lots, residential halls, and other campus in parking lots, and had security walking eras, unless you have somebody monitor- ment new security measures to ensure the buildings. He also wanted them to create outside during the night." ing the cameras 24/7, will not catch the safety of students, faculty, and the Helena rapport with students, staff, and faculty. Grimmis is optimistic that he will meet person in the act, but they're going to be community with the help of a new direc- Natalee Deschamps, a sophomore the needs of students. He sent a survey a deterrent,” said Grimmis. “Secondly, if tor of campus security and public health. from Plains, Montana, noticed minimal in November asking Carroll students someone doesn't know there is a camera "I am in the final steps of updating the differences with security since the spring for their concerns with campus security. and they do commit a criminal offense… Securitas Post orders to better reflect the semester has started. Grimmis will prioritize completing the it's going to be used as an investigative needs and demands of the campus users," "I see more security people in hallways, students’ top five concerns. tool.” said Jason Grimmis, Carroll College’s but I have not seen them outside, which The top five concerns listed in the Grimmis has been a part of the Carroll director of campus security and public is the most concerning part of campus," survey were "Campus Emergency Pro- family since October 2020. health. "The number one driving factor said Deschamps. "I am concerned about cedures," who and how to contact the of updating the Securitas post orders was the lack of lighting and cameras outside Emergency Response Team, lockdown Campus Ministry fights COVID-19 setbacks Tracy Ackeret FOCUS missionaries. oasis of peace and stability in the midst of aries, and all of Campus Ministry for their “We're very grateful to the FOCUS mis- these unique times. hard work and intentionality which has Staff Writer sionaries for their great work in building Lenneman praised peer ministers for made this year so beautiful.” As the COVID-19 pandemic presses relationships with students and helping their hard work and outreach with stu- These revisions have occurred through- on, it presents several issues for students, them grow in their faith," said Lenneman. dents. out the entirety of the pandemic. While faculty, and staff on campus. Many We minister in a person-to-person manner “Our peer ministers have been great changes may continue to occur as the groups on campus have adapted to the and having more good people who can at encountering students on their floors COVID-19 pandemic persists, campus challenges, including Carroll College’s do that on this campus is great, especially and coming up with good, creative ways ministry maintains a steady outlook. Campus Ministry. when we can't do larger group events.” to connect and build relationships,” said “While we've obviously had to adjust On Dec. 23, 2020, Carroll College Campus ministry revamped their pre- Lenneman. certain things significantly due to the President John Cech released an email vious in-person gatherings to meet with Students involved with Campus pandemic, in many ways our work is the entitled “An Extraordinary Year” detailing social distancing rules. Ministry experiencing these changes are same as it always is,” stated Lenneman. changes within Carroll’s faith community. “We've eliminated seating at Mass- grateful for the updates, both devised and “We pray; we create spaces where people The email emphasized additions to Cam- es and added extra liturgies to limit the implemented, by faith leaders. can encounter God's love; we enter into a pus Ministry stemming from COVID-19 size of the congregations. We've outright “Ministry this year has come with relationship with each other in a personal restrictions. canceled most of our retreats and other challenges but there are also so many way; and then we walk together through “The addition this fall of four FOCUS events. We've had to get more creative in graces that have been present,” said peer the realities of life. It's the same work missionaries (Fellowship of Catholic Uni- meeting with people,” said Lenneman. minister, Maggie Phelan, a senior health that that Church has been doing since versity Students) paired with our student Despite the hardships within the group sciences and public health major from Jesus walked the earth. We're thankful peer ministers allowed for smaller, more during this pandemic, students have uti- Meeker, Colorado. “Reaching out to to be able to do it with the great students personal encounters that fostered growth lized the available resources. individuals and engaging in intentional who are at Carroll.” in friendship and faith,” said Cech. “On the flip side, we have more stu- conversations has been a highlight of my The Rev. Marc. Lenneman. shared dents attending Mass during the week- year. I am very thankful for Father Marc, his appreciation for the incorporation of days. I think those students are finding an Father Bart, Deidre, the FOCUS mission- Thursday, February 18, 2021 ≈ç 7 CAMPUS Campus events

sundaysunday mondaymonday tuesdaytuesday wednesdaywednesday thursdaythursday fridayfriday saturdaysaturday 1 p.m. Volleyball at 7 p.m. Debate: Should Rocky Mountain colleges allow hateful 18 19 College 20 speech? 7 p.m. Volleyball at Rocky 5 p.m. Women's 7 p.m. Self-care in turbulent Mountain College basketball at Montana Western times 8:15 p.m. Free Cinemark Friday 7 p.m. Men's basketball at 7 p.m. Fly Tying Thursday 2021 Montana Western FEBRUARY2 p.m. WBB at Montana Western 4 p.m. MBB at Montana Western 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 3:30 p.m. XC Skiing Every 7 p.m. Fly Tying Thursday 4:30 p.m. SURF Application 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. Montana 7 p.m. Admission: Scholarship Tuesday Deadline Tech Award Recognition Day 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Montana 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Tech 28 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass MARCH 2021 Mini Spring Break, no 1 classes 2 3 4 5 6 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Softball at MSU Mini Spring Break, no classes Classes Resume 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Softball at Noon & 2 p.m. Softball at Billings 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Softball at MSU Corban Corban 3:30 p.m. XC Skiing Every Billings 7 p.m. Volleyball at Providence 1 p.m. Volleyball at Providence Tuesday Mens scoccer at Multmonah SURF Application Deadline Noon Women's soccer at Admission: Meet Us On 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Softball vs. Multnomah 7 Monday 8 9 10 11 12 Eastern Oregon 13 3 p.m. Men's soccer at 3 p.m. Women's soccer at 3:30 p.m. XC Skiing Every 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Softball vs. 1 p.m. Football at Multnomah Multnomah Tuesday Eastern Oregon Rocky Mountain College 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 6 p.m. Men's soccer at 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Montana 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. Montana 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Multnomah Western Western Football at Eastern Oregon Noon Women's soccer Noon & 2 p.m. Softball vs. Eastern Oregon 14 15 16 17 18 19 at Northwest 20 3 p.m. Men's soccer vs. Noon Women's soccer 3:30 p.m. XC Skiing Every Fall Advising Begins 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. Softball at University Eastern Oregon vs. Eastern Oregon Tuesday Northwest University 6 p.m. Volleyball at MSU 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 2 p.m. Men's soccer vs. 7 p.m. Volleyball at MSU Northern 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Eastern Oregon Northern Noon Women's soccer 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Softball at at Rocky Mountain Noon Women's soccer College of Idaho College 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 at Rocky Mountain Noon Mid-Semester Grades 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Softball at Football at Home Montana 3 p.m. Men's soccer at Rocky College Northern Mountain College Due College of Idaho 3 p.m. Men's soccer at Rocky 3:30 p.m. XC Skiing Every 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Rocky 6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Rocky 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Mountain College Mountain College 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Tuesday Mountain College 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Softball vs. Noon Women's soccer Noon Women's soccer Humboldt State at Providence at Providence University 28 29 30 9 a.m. Spread the Word31 3 p.m. Men's soccer 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Softball vs. 3:30 p.m. XC Skiing Every Inclusion Info Table at Providence Humboldt State University Tuesday 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 3 p.m. Men's soccer 7 p.m. Volleyball at MSU 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass at Providence Billings CSA Update: Free movie and "Paint-a-pot" nights Julia Gill last fall, like the escape room, CSA has added more events of the sort into their Staff Writer agenda. On Feb. 4, CSA partnered with From Friday night movies to Nerdology to put on an online trivia over Paint-a-Pot group sessions, Carroll Zoom. Student Activities (CSA) has offered fun In addition to new online events, many DID YOU KNOW reprieves from the stress of school and popular in-person events will be offered Some jewelers will tell you that you should spend two COVID-19 throughout the fall semester again this semester. times your monthly income on an Engagement ring. It is and will continue to offer similar events “I love that CSA offers free movie this semester. tickets,” said Emma Jenkins, sophomore called the “two months ‘salary” rule. Don’t fall victim to “Because of COVID we have to be business major from Vancouver, Washing- this gimmick; at Diamond Dream Wholesale we keep our a lot more careful and follow school ton, “It is so nice to get off campus and do customers within their budget. Buy what you can afford regulations, so we don’t have as many something fun every once in a while.” now and you can always upgrade to a bigger or better events planned this year,” said Jenny Tu, The free movie tickets are good co-director of CSA, and a senior commu- every Friday at Cinemark movie theater. diamond when you can afford it. But first, check with her, nications major from Seattle, Washington. Students should plan ahead, as space is (some women will not part with a ring, sentimental), others As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches limited. Each Friday, two movie options will. We will always buy the item back when you decide to are available, and each only can hold 25 its one-year anniversary, the health and trade up; some rules apply. safety of students remain a priority for all students. Sign-ups are online, so check organizations on campus, including CSA. your email and sign up early. CSA is working hard to adjust to the CSA also plans to offer Paint-a-Pot CALL FOR YOUR current atmosphere and COVID-19 reg- events again this spring, so watch out for APPOINTMENT Diamond ulations, while still offering fun and en- more details as the semester progresses. gaging events for Carroll students. While If anyone has any suggestions for fun 449-GOLD(4653) Dream many popular events from previous years or exciting events, CSA is open to all sug- diamonddreamusa.com Wholesale may not be experienced this semester, gestions and wants your input according HELENA’S DIAMOND EXPERTS many creative new events will be offered. to Tu, who can be contacted with ideas at After the success of big online events [email protected]. WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE, JENSEN’S MACY’S, COSTCO, BLUE NILE 8 ≈ç Thursday, February 18, 2021 Campus Student profile: from Lebanon with love Press Release Should she go back home for her senior year? Or stay at Parker year and then head to Carroll? She decided to stay in At age 10, Elissa Mazkour was in Leb- Hawaii and graduate there. anon speaking Arabic during dinner with During her senior year, Carroll invited her parents and brother, while attending the entire Parker debate team to a work- a private Christian Evangelical school shop at Carroll in December. Elissa was learning Arabic, English and French. with them, and won a special award, a At age 18, Elissa is in Montana Carroll Bear, given to a debater who looks speaking English with friends at a small out for others in the heat of competition. Catholic school in Montana. The Carroll team loved all the visitors, So, how exactly, did a girl a quarter-of- especially Elissa. a-globe away in Beirut end up in Helena? “Elissa was so sweet and had the “In 10th grade I heard about an ex- best attitude all weekend,” said Kelsie change program to the United States, so I Watkins, ’20. “When I debated with her asked my parents if I should apply. They for the pro-am tournament I was amazed said go ahead and see what happens.” by how gracious she was to me and to Elissa says her parents have always the other competitors in the round. But been “open and caring” with her, provid- I knew Elissa deserved the Carroll Bear ing a “loving way to be raised.” when I tripped and spilled a large Star- About 150 applied, and 30 were chosen bucks drink on the floor - she didn't laugh, – including Elissa. She had no say in her but helped me up, and then helped me destination, and the program sent her to clean up the mess.” a private school in Hawaii, The Parker Funny thing happened while Elissa School. The plan was to come home after was waiting to come to Carroll: the virus. a year for her senior year in Beirut. To be safe, she cancelled her June trip But things changed when President home from Hawaii. And she had to decide Cech and his wife Victoria visited Parker whether to start college in the fall, as School in February 2019, at the invitation planned. of Roy and Frances Simperman, who live “COVID made me hesitate doing so many things,” Elissa said. “I thought of in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Brent Northup Carl Sturges, the headmaster of Parker, staying in Hawaii for a while, but I want- From left to right: Carl Sturges, Victoria Cech, Elissa Mazkour, and Dr. John Cech. ed to experience Carroll. I wanted to start was also the debate coach, so if you residents here,” Elissa says, “because says. “When I found friends, lots of my attended Parker, you joined the team, another chapter properly.” On August 10, 2020, Elissa arrived at Lebanon is always in the middle of all the worries just vanished.” or so it seemed. Elissa joined the team, issues. And most of the time our govern- Her first semester grades were good. almost quit in the challenging early going, Carroll for “Bootcamp,” the forensics pre-season workshop. ment does not make things any better for Check. She and her partner Melissa then developed into a wining debater and the residents. So, yes, we always worry.” Jagelski of Oregon won awards in debate. speaker. Elissa already had friends on the team, so everyone embraced her warmly like Elissa’s career dream, at this moment, Check. Two thumbs up and poised for the The president and Roy were impressed is to be a genetic counselor, which will future. with Elissa and made her an offer she returning family. She smiles at some of the common require a doctorate in genetics. She’s in “I now know the amount of time for couldn’t refuse: Come to Carroll, pursue the pre-med classes now, which quickly studies and for practice, and I also try to your career dreams in science, and com- misperceptions about Beirut. “No, I don’t live in the desert,” she got her attention. find peaceful hours for myself.” pete for the Talking Saints. Roy said he’d “I started learning how much time I had Speaking of finding peace, what lan- support her. laughs. “In Beirut we have all four sea- sons. So, our winter is extremely cold, but to give to my studies, and the hard work guage does she dream in? Elissa didn’t hesitate long. began to pay off,” she says. “There were “English sometimes, Arabic sometimes “I think what encouraged me to say Montana’s even colder!! The countryside is full of forests, gardens, trees... all green ups and downs, but the downs taught me and sometimes in French,” she says, yes about the offer was the fact that I’d something and strengthened my person- noting it depends where she is and what relieve my parents from paying too much with mountains all around, extremely beautiful and probably my favorite part of ality.” she’s speaking. money so I could go to college,” recalls She says she still worries some, but She’s optimistic about her four year Elissa. “If the offer was given to me now, Lebanon.” People sometimes wonder about the she has a resilient spirt, a gift from two journey at Carroll and on the team. I would probably say I accepted it for the supportive, encouraging parents. “Life’s about as perfect as it can be,” experience that it gives me, and the new violence in the Mideast, too. Yes, she says, it’s real. “Most of my friends are on the team, says Elissa. “I know I’ll be able to pull things I learn every day!” and so I have a family here now,” Elissa through.” Elissa next faced a new decision. “The violence always worries the ASCC Update: Leading through a pandemic Sarah Jenkins Due to COVID-19 and staff turnover Clubs are still faced with overcoming the Last semester, ASCC’s Director of the STAC was forced to make changes difficulties of hosting COVID-19 safe Communications, Maggie Whitfield, put Staff Writer and limit their operations which directly activities and events. together an all-student survey to assess The Student Government has been stay- affected students. However, creative ideas and novel the student’s regards to Carroll College’s ing busy to start out the semester, despite This semester the STAC has been on approaches have allowed these clubs response to COVID-19. The statistics COVID. top of things under our new chef, Chef to maintain an important presence on and feedback provided by this survey will The first senate meeting was held on Patrick. The drink fountains, salad bar, campus. be presented to President Cech, Judy Hay, Jan. 28. Prior to the first meeting, the sen- cereal bar, and waffle makers are back. “Carroll Pre-Med Club (PMC) has been and the Chair of the Faculty Assembly. ate met with the candidates for the Vice ASCC has been working closely with the interviewing doctors, medical students, ASCC will be sharing their feedback and President for Academic Affairs position, STAC to enact these changes. and other medical personnel over video the data’s graphics with the Prospector which will be open after this semester. “ASCC has also started a new task conference calls,” said Sabrina Crooks, in the next edition. “We are excited to be “We were excited to participate in these force called the Student Culinary Coun- a senior biology major, and ASCC Vice able to share students’ voices with campus meetings and will be active in the hiring cil. Students on this council meet with President. “These interviews are then leadership,” said Crooks. process for other open positions at Carroll Chef Patrick once a week to review the posted on the club’s YouTube channel and ASCC will be hosting leadership this semester,” said Shae Bills, a junior food from the previous week,” said Bills. are viewable for everyone.” training for the senators in February. This from Ennis, Montana and ASCC Presi- “These students will be asking you for As of Jan. 22, approximately two- training will focus on how to be a peer dent. your input on the STAC so keep an eye thirds of the campus had been tested for leader and will involve a speaker, discus- Last semester, the largest complaint that out for them.” COVID-19, with a result of only 16 active sion, and reflection. The goal of this train- ASCC received was concerning the Saint The Carroll College House of Rep- cases. Starting Jan. 23, ASCC has been ing is to improve the ability of senators to Thomas Aquinas Commons (STAC). resentatives held its first meeting of the assisting in delivering meals to these be leaders on and off campus. semester at the beginning of February. quarantined students. Students hit the slopes at Great Divide Ski Night Sage Lawrence slopes. Rentals were priced at $15 for Saturday’s event brought cool weather Nate Burns, a sophomore student either ski or snow-boarding equipment, and light snow. Lift lines were long, as studying civil engineering, was raised in Staff Writer with an additional $5 for a helmet. students and faculty flocked to hit the Colorado and has enjoyed skiing through- Carroll College’s outdoor club, CAMP, Great Divide’s food and beverage slopes. out most of his life. partnered with student activities and Great services were also be available during the The event was in full force till the very “The turnout was a lot better this year Divide ski area to host a fun night of free event. The bar and lodge were open until last lift of the evening at 9 p.m. Kaylynn than the last year I attended, although it skiing and snowboarding for all Carroll 11 p.m. Transportation to this event, how- Zygyva, a sophomore transfer student was kind of a bummer, we students and faculty. ever, was not provided by the school. from Alaska, had a great time. couldn’t have a fire on the deck this This exclusive event was hosted on On the mountain, the two operating “I absolutely love snowboarding and it year,” Burns said. Saturday Jan. 30, with lifts running from chair lifts provided access to a total of 10 was a real treat to be able to enjoy a crisp Burns said the snow this season was far 6-9 p.m. The rental shop was open and illuminated runs as well as two terrain night of skiing with all my classmates. worse than previous winters, however, gear was flying in and out of the door, parks. Definitely one of the best school events I there was no limit on fun, especially while as Saints got kitted up and ready for the have been to so far,” said Zygyva. night skiing! Thursday, February 18, 2021 ≈ç 9 Sports Men's basketball season wrapping up Josh Mansfield to a nine-one record since the semester started. This season, the Fighting Saints Staff Writer have allowed a paltry 65 points a game, the lowest in the Frontier Conference. In their toughest test of the season, Car- “We are a tough team to beat. We play roll’s Fighting Saints held their ground, tough basketball and it shows.” Paulson splitting a pair of games with conference said. leader University of Providence. The Fighting Saints, now 14-6 (11-5 in Providence (ranked number 10 nation- the Frontier Conference) this season, sit in ally in the NAIA Coaches’ Poll) won the second place in the conference. first game on Saturday (80-69) before Carroll finishes their push to the Carroll made their stand Sunday with a playoffs with a pair of impactful games 74-68 upset. Saturday and Sunday at Montana Western. Team captain and point guard Sham- Winning just one of those games locks rock Campbell, junior, Spokane, Wash., the Fighting Saints as the second seed (se- led Carroll’s scoring efforts with 27 points curing a first-round bye and home court on the night. When asked about the team’s advantage for the semifinals game) going recipe for success though, head coach into the playoffs, which start Feb. 25. Kurt Paulson said that defense has been “We are taking it one day at a time,” the difference maker. said Paulson. “It’s been an exhausting “We’ve been playing outstanding team year for everyone so we just focus on defense,” said Paulson. winning the next game.” That defensive success has translated

Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall From left to right: Jovan Sljivancanin, Dennis Flowers, and Brendan Temple Jovan Sljivanin getting ready for another assist.

Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall Dennis Flowers in traffic. 10 Sports Thursday, February 18, 2021 Leading the women's basketball team to victory

Josh Mansfield Staff Writer Empty stands haven’t stopped Carroll’s Fighting Saints from putting on a spectac- ular show. The Saints’ near perfect 17-2 record has caught the attention of coaches across the country. In the Feb. 10 edition of the NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, Carroll earned national recogni- tion by ranking sixth place. “We have a special group of kids on the team this year,” said Rachelle Sayers, head coach of the women’s basketball team. En route to national prestige, the Saints have dominated the Frontier Conference. Their 11-1 conference record guarantees them top seed and a first-round bye for the upcoming playoffs, which begin on Feb. 25. Additionally, the Saints’ top seed means they will be playing at home, where they are a perfect 9-0 this season, for the duration of the playoffs. Leading the nationally ranked team are Danielle Wagner and Christine Denny, both of whom earned impressive acco- lades of their own. Wagner and Denny have joined the 1,000-point club, Sayers said. Throughout the course of their careers, Wagner and Denny have respectively scored 1,165 and 1,103 points, putting them in an elite class of players. After last weekend’s games versus Rocky Mountain College were cancelled, Sayers said that staying healthy is “our number one priority. We have the depth and experience needed to go far this year… so maintaining protocols comes first and foremost” as the Fighting Saints finish out the season. The Fighting Saints regular season ends with back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday at Montana Western. Watch their games live on the Carroll Athletics Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall YouTube Page. One for all and all for one: Danielle Wagner, Erica Nessan, and Jamie Pickens celebrate .

Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall Chrisitine Denny at the free throw line. Genesis Wilkinson goes for two. Thursday, February 18, 2021 11 Sports Indoor track and field find their stride Jenny Tu nationally. Nikki Krueger became the 1st course of the season, but we're ready to it is also motivating since we still get to Staff Writer in the nation for shot put, after placing adapt and overcome. I'm so proud of how have a season unlike last spring. There are first in her event with a throw of 46'8". we grew this fall, and we are stronger new goals in mind, and we are all ready Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mar Sorini placed 1st for the women and fitter and ready to support each other to achieve them. It has been great that Carroll Indoor Track and Field team is in the 400m. Chad Hemsley and Broder through whatever may come.” we have something to work toward and having a strong season. Thurston placed 2nd and 3rd for the men To create a safe and healthy environ- others to compete with. It makes it more On Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. in the 400m. ment, the entire track and field team can fun and exciting.” 6, the team attended the second meet in Prior to that, the season started off in be tested for COVID-19 throughout this For the third and final meet before Dickinson, North Dakota. Spearfish, South Dakota on Friday, Jan. season. As for asymptomatic positive Nationals in Yankton, South Dakota, the On the first day of the meet Kelsey 22, and Saturday, Jan. 23. Although there cases, 12.5 percent of the team are chosen athletes will return to Spearfish, South Bassett became 3rd in the nation for pole are fewer meets than a normal season, the randomly for testing. Team trainings are Dakota on Saturday, Feb. 20. vault, after she won the pole vault jump. athletes are working hard and are thrilled organized into smaller groups for work- “As a senior, I am excited for my last Shae Helterbran and Kate Picanco both to be able to compete together. outs in order to practice social distancing season. I have been doing lots of reflec- placed 3rd in their events, while Sophie “It's exciting to have the full track and and to limit contacts. tion on my past seasons, and am moti- Loveless won the triple jump. field group back rolling with goals to “As far as training goes, it has definitely vated for this last hurrah, getting back to On Saturday, Feb. 6, the team kept shoot for this spring,” said Shannon Fly- been frustrating and hard due to COVID,” focus mode and training, and hopefully up the hard work. Josh Malone and Lee nn, the Saints cross-country head coach said Alex Olmes, a senior business qualify for the national,” said Olmes. Walburn finished in 2nd and 3rd place for and assistant track coach. “We know there marketing and management major, from the heptahlon, placing them 3rd and 4th will be challenges and changes over the Benicia, California. “At the same time, Winter Ball! Football season kicks off March 13 at Rocky Morgan Rehm The new kickoff weekend will be “I’d rather play in the fall, but it’ll be which begin April 17, with the champi- Staff Writer March 13. a good opportunity to be able to get on onship game scheduled for May 10 in Paulson states the reasons for the to the field and compete against some- Grambling, Louisiana. When someone thinks of college foot- second push back are to ensure the safety one other than our own team,” said Zach “Any game I get to play is a benefit,” ball fall usually comes to mind. Well, that of student-athletes, the need for proper Spiroff, a sophomore corner from Helena. said Garrett Kocab, a redshirt junior from is not the case for this upcoming season. facility sanitation and adaptability, and With the new first weekend of regular Phelan, California. Due to COVID-19 related concerns the- the obvious weather concerns for outdoor season play being moved to March 13 this Practice started Tuesday, and spirits are NAIA frontier conference football season sports. People in Montana are well aware- means the Saints play four games: high. has been pushed back to this spring. of how bad the weather can be in the very March 13, at Rocky in Billings; "You're going to have a lot of juice on The season was originally going to start early months of spring. March 20 at Eastern Oregon day one," Head Coach Troy Purcell told on Feb. 27 with the final weekend of reg- Various players have expressed their March 27 home vs. Montana Northern; his players, who were eager to suit up. ular season play being April 10. This set concern for having to play in the cold April 3, bye; "It's exciting times right now just to be up would have allowed each team to play temperatures, but they are still eager to April 10 home vs. College of Idaho. able to get out on the field. We have a lot about six to seven games. Due to various get out there on the field regardless. This It’s not ideal, but coachTroy Purcell and of energy and a lot of excitement." reasons the commissioner, Kent Paulson, is not exactly the ideal set up, but the- his players are happy to see the season made the announcement that the season Saints are still more than eager to play. start, and have their eyes on the playoffs will be delayed once again. Volleyball: the Saints are swinging hard Dennis Flowers on Jan. 13. Saint’s Volleyball head coach, a freshman education major from Hermo- with 3.2 kills a set and 73 total; Lexie Maureen Boyle, explained the obstacles sa Beach, California; Rylie Thompson, Gleasman, a redshirt freshman public Staff Writer that have been thrown their way. a freshman civil engineering major from health major, from Chelan, Washington, Carroll College women’s volleyball is “We had some time on the court in the Belgrade, Montana; Abbie Peterson, a averaging 2.7 kills per set and 62 on the off to hot start with a five-game winning fall, but very limited action,” Boyle said. sophomore anthrozoology major from season. streak, despite their fall season delayed “Anxiety has been a serious issue fac- Princeton, Minnesota; Lexie Gleasman, The early taste of victories has only due to COVID-19. ing many members of our team, but we a redshirt freshman public health major sparked the Saints hunger for more suc- This past weekend the Fighthing Saint's continue to work through this as COVID from Chelan, Washington; Ellie Sievert- cess. Lexi Mikkelson spoke a little about defeated Montana State-Northern winning continues to affect all of our lives. The sen, a sophomore finance and spanish their excitement for upcoming games. 3 sets in the first and second match. ladies are working really hard both on the major, from Walla Walla ,Washington; and “We have really good team chemistry It was an intense weekend that kept court and in the weight room to prepare Maddie Wilkes, a freshman elementary ed right now, and we are getting a lot better everyone eager to see the results. The for each week.” major from Pocatello, Idaho. every week,” Mikkelson said. “But we win against Skylights was the teams fifth The Saint’s continue to build chemistry The stat leaders this season are; Lexi have three tough weekends coming up straight win. and confidence with the new additions to Mikkelson, a junior business major from and are ready to compete.” The Saint's currently sit with 5-1 wins the roster this year. Nine Mile Falls, Washington, averaging The Saints will be playing two back-to- overall and in the conference. The Saints have added; Julia Carr, a 3.4 kills a set with and 78 total; Taelyr back away games against Rocky Moun- The women have been working hard freshman business management major Krantz, a redshirt junior math major from tain College, in Billings, Montana on since they got back from Christmas break from Portland, Oregon; Lauren Sehenuk, Helena, Montana leading the team in kills Feb.19, at 7 p.m. and Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. Men's soccer will kick off their season on March 6 Rory Bloy enced players and Saints’ Coach, Doug and Ryan Quinn, an education major and make the national tournament. Given the Mello, believes players, such as Nick Helena, Montana native. format of the conference this year, I’m Staff Writer Lowrimore, Santi Morazzani, Kaden Paolo Georgiades, one of the team cap- expecting our team to push closely at the The Fighting Saints Men’s soccer Connor, and Paolo and Leonardo Geor- tains, has high hopes for the squad despite top of our division to make that national team's season has been delayed. The Feb- giades will steer them on the right path the hanging cloud of COVID-19 over the tournament.” ruary 20th game against MSU Billings this season. season Georgiades shares this sentiment with has been cancelled. Mello also is excited by the prospect of “I’m expecting good things from Coach Mello, who believes that the Cas- The conference season will begin on nine incoming players. Freshman arrivals our team this year,” said Georgiades. cade Collegiate Conference is going to be March 6 at Multnomah University in include Caleb Hoxie, a civil engineer- “We have a strong core of players and deemed the premier National Association Portland, Oregon. The Saints’ team comes ing major and Helena, Montana native a healthy team chemistry. Last year Intercollegiate Athletics soccer league in off the back of a lackluster season where who was Montana All-State and Metro was very disappointing in my opinion, the country again. they finished ninth, one place below the Player of The Year; Luke Rosenberger, a because I believe that our Carroll men’s “When all’s said and done, we plan on playoff spots. business major from Eau Claire, Wis- soccer team should be playing in the being at the top of the tables,” Mello said. The team has a good group of experi- consin, who was a high school standout; playoffs every year as well as aiming to “So let the battle begin!” Women's soccer adjusts to a spring season Blair Stapleton though it’s short and flat-out weird,” es and trainers included. This means only Neck gaiters are considered mandatory Thorvilson said. “It’s a great release for 19 or 20 players will get to dress out and practice gear. Staff Writer student athletes.” attend each match. Unlisted team mem- Carroll is entering the spring season The Cascade Conference has split the bers will have to remain outside of the ranked No. 8 in the conference. The The Carroll College women’s soccer east and west into separate divisions, venue, per Cascade Conference guide- postseason conference tournament is team is approaching its long-awaited in order to limit travel for COVID-19. lines. cancelled. The top team from the east and season. Carroll will play College of Idaho, Rocky “It’s different and frustrating, but we’re west division will automatically qualify The Fighting Saints are scheduled to Mountain College, Multnomah Uni- lucky to be playing at all,” said midfielder for the national tournament. kick off their first game on Sunday, March versity, Eastern Oregon University, and Kody Clements, a sophomore elementary Nationals will be held April 27 through 7, in Portland, Oregon. Head coach David University of Providence. Teams will play and special education major. May 3 in Foley, Alabama. The Saints Thorvilson is preparing the team for a each other twice. Athletes are required to wear face have just shy of a month to achieve the shortened 10-game season. Due to the coronavirus, rosters will be coverings and social distance at all team conference-wide goal of qualifying. “I’m happy to have a season, even limited to 21 members per team— coach- events, except while actually exercising. 12 Thursday, February 18, 2021 Back Page Jibber Jabber: How are COVID restrictions affecting your dating life?

“It's been tough to meet new people without the big social “I actually got engaged! When school went online spring gatherings we used to have. My snapchat is @dlange92.” semester, my fiancé and I (boyfriend at the time) were able to -David Lange, junior environmental science major, from spend a lot of time together and build a solid foundation for our Ferndale, Washington relationship before leaving for summer break. Thankfully, we were able to be in person in the fall, because he proposed to me at our ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ministry team’s awards ceremony in November!” -Lexi Macmillan, senior chemistry major, from Helena, Montana “It's been a positive for me because guys are taking initiative to take me out. Everyone has been couped up for so long that they're ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ anxious to go out.” “Let’s just say that if Moderna made vaccines as fast as my -Gwyneth Ovalley, junior business finance major, quarantine-addled brain made wedding plans with strangers, then from Great Falls, Montana we’d be allowed to have the wedding.” ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ -Tom Trangmoe, junior international relations and theatre major, from Stevensville, Montana “Back when I had a shortie, we couldn’t see each other as often. I think the stress of COVID got to my girlfriend’s head and she ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ started acting passive aggressive towards me.” -Sayer Patton, sophomore biology major, “I get hit up a lot more now, from Choteau, Montana probably because I look better with a mask on.” -Sophie Sullivan, freshman nursing major, from Butte, Montana ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ “It has separated me from many people in my same age dating pool because I do have to put the health of my family and myself “It’s more challenging to flirt when you don’t know if the girl is first which has taken away the ability to go out and meet people smiling or not under her mask.” how I would have in “pre COVID times. As time goes on, it gets -Tanner Geiss, sophomore pre-dental/biology major, from harder to put yourself out there to date because I have become so Huntley, Montana comfortable with just my company and being alone.” -Mikal Mihelish, junior business major, ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ from Helena, Montana “It hasn’t changed my dating life... ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Everyone still stays 6 feet away from me.” -Tess Riordan, freshman nursing major, from Butte, Montana “I can't tell what I’m missing out on because I don’t even know who’s out there. Frankly… my dating life doesn’t exist!” ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ -Jill Madsen, senior nursing major, from Missoula, Montana “It hasn’t at all because the person I’m dating lives over more than 2000 miles away from me.” ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ -Ian Rausch, sophomore sociology and theatre major, from Helena, Montana “Easier to take a girl home because home is the only place you can hang out.” ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ -Mason Faulk, freshman business major, from Dillon, Washington “No virus is going to stop me from dating. COVID-19 has made me wearier of meeting strangers on apps because you don’t know ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ how safe they have been or who they have hung out with or if they have been exposed.” “Dating has always been tricky so, as always, -Zebulon Antonioli, junior biochemistry major, from Whitehall, my dating life is nonexistent.” Montana -Hannah Lawrence, junior biology major, from Monterey, California ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ “I flirt in fear because besides cooties, I now have to worry about COVID-19 too.” “It has required a whole new level of communication about -Megan Michelotti, junior communications and public relations, comfort levels concerning COVID, and who we’ve been into from Butte, Montana contact with as one partner's actions directly affects the other. It has definitely caused times of anxiety and frustration, but has ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ heightened not only communication, but the appreciation for time spent with the other and respect for the others perspective.” “Well, there are fewer places to go, fewer things to do, but take- -Alli Buckner, senior nursing major, from Bozeman, Montana out is easier, which is nice. It’s more Netflix now than going out in public. If it were a little bit warmer, it would be nice to take my ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ girlfriend out to eat at a park where we could socially distance from other people.” “What dating life?” -Patrick Hewes, junior biology major, from Spokane, Washington -Natalie Gaber, senior nursing major, from Littleton, Colorado ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ “If I’m meeting someone who’s a friend of another friend within “My thumb ID is getting sore from all the swiping through dating my immunity bubble, I feel a little bit safer, but it’s definitely felt apps and social media.” more difficult to safely get out of my bubble and meet new people.” -Cara White, junior nursing major, from Bridger, Montana -Arizona Duff, junior biology and history major, from Oregon City, Oregon ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ “COVID-19 has definitely impaired my dating life, but I’m hoping I’ll become a hot commodity once I get vaccinated.” “Not at all, I already use Tinder.” -Morris Richardson, junior english writing, -Austin Mitchell, junior computer science major, from Texas from Simla, Colorado