Prospector March 25, 2021

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Housing: Community coming, students leaving

Julia Gill Staff Writer arroll College is offering its new apartments to faculty, graduate students, and Helena area community members due to financial constraints. The combination of falling enrollment Cnumbers and a tightening housing market in Helena prompted Carroll officials to announce the temporary change to apartment considerations. “The institution made the decision that it would be financially responsible to rent the apartments in phase 2 to community members, alumni, and faculty and staff,” said Emily Busby, assistant dean of students and director of residential life and housing, new this year to Carroll. Currently, Carroll College offers four apartment buildings for student housing on campus. However, under the initial plan, effective at the end of May, this would be reduced to two apartments. St. Alfred’s and St. John’s no longer be available to undergraduate students. Instead, they would be used for faculty and staff, graduate students, and community members at increased rate. Under this plan, the apartment buildings are broken into two phases. St. Katherine and St. Matthew constitute phase one, while St. Alfred and Photo courtesy of Carroll College St. John constitute phase two. St. Matthew and St. Catherine apartment buildings “I understand and want to support Car- allowed to remain for the next year. The in the apartments, at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, a public community center." roll College in this initiative to be more fi- two apartments will be completely vacat- March 23 and at noon for rising juniors. It's about the money. nancially stable and prepare for the future ed of undergraduate students by the end On Wednesday, March 24 applications “What we are dealing with right now, but had some great conversations with of May 2022. open to all remaining eligible students. is what pretty much every college in the students and decided maybe there was a “A series of communications will go Despite adjustments to the initial plan United States is dealing with. That is better way,” Busby said. out to students in priority of their current to address student concerns, many stu- that the pandemic has really affected our In the new plan, according to Busby, area and their seniority as a student,” Bus- dents remain unsettled and confused by finances. So, Carroll College being a pri- no new students will be eligible to apply by said. Carroll’s decision. vate college doesn’t have any buffer such for housing in St. Albert’s or St. John’s The application process for apartments "I feel frustrated and confused," said as state support that a public institution for the 2021-2022 academic year. How- begins Monday, March 22 at 8 a.m. for Hayden Miller, sophomore biology major would,” said Judy Hay, interim dean of ever, non-graduating students currently current apartment residents. Applications from Camas, Washington. "I just want to students. living in St. Albert’s or St. John’s will be open to rising seniors, not already living know why a private campus is becoming According to Hay, the board directed the institution to have a balanced budget by the end of this year, requiring many tough decisions. Housing is generally a place on campus that can generate revenue for the institution, and one that can make adjustments to overcome financial obstacles. “The goal is that we have so many students are at students that we fill every bed on campus, but right now we don’t have enough students to fill the residence halls. I can’t rent a residence hall room to a married couple with children. The need for the community is affordable housing, so this could potentially be something mutually beneficial,” said Busby. The residential life and housing staff are working hard to accommodate all students housing needs and the needs of the institution. They are also aware of student concerns. Although this announcement alarmed many students, the changes are not permanent. “The plan is for this to be a temporary measure to help the college with finances and then when enrollment returns and we have recovered from the pandemic and all of that, they will go back to having all four apartment buildings open for student occupation,” said Hay.

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Guad Hill Theater Men's Sledding Page 8 Basketball Page 3 Page 10 2 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Editor Editorial: Not for school or for life hange is inevitable, and Carroll’s campus is not an exception to the rule. As a student, I expected there to be changes to tuition, housing, Ccourses and programs, and even administration. What I didn’t expect was a change in my feelings and attitude towards the college. I have deep respect and admiration for the professors and faculty who constantly work to make this school a better place. I have made connections with my professors, and created memories that will last a lifetime. I will always cherish the education this campus has offered me. What I will not cherish is the shift from feeling like a student, to feeling like a dollar sign. This is a feeling that began long before the changes made to housing and cutting of programs. I recognize that there is a human being behind all of these tough decisions to make, especially when it comes to recovering financially. But there is also another human being on the receiving end of these changes. It feels as though administration thinks that the word “student” is synonymous with “someone who pays the bills.” The consequences of these changes may very well be the fate and future of Carroll College. Carroll College is reliant on its student body to create a culture and community that Photo courtesy of Patrick Hewes supports its students both academically and Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel stand outside St. Charles Hall. socially. In addition, we as students are the These feelings came before the pandemic community, before the Carroll community. Yes face for prospective students, and expected to began, but have been emphasized since last they were to inform students about the I want my fellow students to feel unsafe or create a welcoming environment. March. This campus has frequently become changes and decisions that were already made. uncomfortable. This has become an issue because the silenced. Students have tirelessly fought to Valuable feedback was requested, but when Students are not opposed to change tools necessary to do so are becoming harder be heard, which is only seen as complaints students asked questions to give feedback it happening for us, we are opposed to change and harder to obtain. Instead of working on because changes are “just an inconvenience” felt that questions were being evaded. This happening to us. Students are screaming to be creating an inclusive culture, students spend to us. Administration often responds to com- trend is nothing new to Carroll students. heard and it feels as though the administration their time trying to get their basic needs met plaints with assuming that students are simply I have not met a single person who does refuses to listen. Students want to be a part and heard. “entitled” when the reality is that wanting not understand the financial burdens of this of change and the growth that happens on As a junior, rising senior, nothing hurts basic needs met is not entitled, it's deserved. pandemic, and the impacts of low enrollment Carroll’s campus but if administration refuses more than having to explain to 1st and 2nd The campus will hold forums for students to from previous years. to compromise, and genuinely listen, Carroll’s year students how much fun Carroll used to participate in where they listen to us, but they However, I have also not met a student phrase will change from “not for school but be. In addition, it hurts just as much to hear are not hearing us. For example, the town hall who has said, yes I think we should only have for life” but to “not for school OR for life.” from seniors who are approaching graduation meetings discussing the changes to the apart- two apartment buildings for students? Yes we tell stories about how vibrant this campus used ments were not for open discussion. Rather should make all Anthrozoology majors all Truly yours, to be. live on the same floor in Trinity. Yes I want strangers living in my home away from home. Emily Murgel The Yes I want Carroll to take care of the Helena Prospector

Staff: Editorial: Vicente Gallardo Vaccines save lives! John Phillips accines save lives. In today’s world, with them. Editors: Paige Wollan we are constantly being bombarded People may choose to not get the vaccine with information whether it be from based on an untrue rumor, leaving them and Kelsey Jones Megan Michelotti the radio, TV, Instagram, Twitter, the people around them vulnerable to virus. VFacebook, or even Tik Tok. While there are There are harsh repercussions from spread- Emily Murgel Emma Jenkins benefits from these media outlets, we all need ing fake news and buying into the nonsense to be careful what information we are labeling you hear from uncredible sources. Morris Richardson as “factual” and sharing with others, when it When we begin to “buy in” to these has not been verified by a credible source. crazy rumors, it’s like putting gas on a fire. Faculty Adviser: Mckell Walden In the last few months, I have seen of lot COVID-19 is awful, but having people die Brent Northup Tracy Ackeret of false information regarding the COVID-19 from COVID-19 because they are afraid of the vaccine, politics, and world events. The scar- vaccine due to untrue rumors is even worse. Hope Angelica Grey iest and most detrimental misinformation is The vaccine saves lives and has the power to regarding the vaccine. help us return to life as we knew it before the Editorial & Design: Julia Gill While everyone has to make the choice for pandemic. themselves about the vaccine, it’s important to Hellie Badaruddin Josh Mansfield not spread false information about it. It’s good to be curious and skeptical about Wayne Klinkel Jenny Tu the world around you, but before you share Truly yours, Veronica Mohrmann Morgan Rehm “what you heard from Tik Tok,” think about the consequences of having an individual not Kelsey Jones Rylee Jacobson get the vaccine because of what you shared Advertising and Blair Stapleton Office Manager: Rory Bloy Patrick Hewes Shelby Sola Sage Lawrence Dennis Flowers Letter to the Editor: A thank you to the Carroll community

Our granddaughter Michaela Fetzer been especially supportive during her was in a serious car accident last Octo- many surgeries and rehabilitation. ber. We would like to thank the Carroll Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who College student body, teachers, coaches has helped Michaela on her road to and athletic trainers for their support and recovery. help. Clem and Alice Williams The Carroll College softball team has Missoula Thursday, March 25, 2021 3 Campus Balancing our budget: Realign, Reinvest, & Reimagine Megan Michelotti tificate in Healthcare Leadership. Carroll integration, will head the division in this in the discussions and kept them updated is already approved to offer a Bachelor new, uncharted role. frequently throughout the process.” Staff Writer of Science in nursing. The Certification “I’ve been trying to learn a good deal Bills added that the students feel like To confront a drop in student numbers in Financial Planning has passed the first about how we do things here at Carroll they haven’t really been informed. and budget woes due to a changing under- reading. The Master of Social Work is in College so I can best support the work “It’s frustrating when you don’t know grad arena and the COVID-19 pandemic, the process of approval and accreditation. that is already going on,” McMahon said. if your best friend is going to transfer or the Carroll College Board of Trustees met Doctor of Nurse Practice and the Master “Ambiguity presents its challenges, right? your favorite teacher is going to get cut or on Feb. 26 to vote on eliminating some of Public Health are both starting to be But I think that the privilege of serving at your program is going to get cut,” he said. degrees and programs in order to balance explored. Carroll College makes me excited about “…It’s frustrating to have to wait for the the budget. The Bachelor of Science program for the opportunity to results of something According to the Helena Independent electrical engineering and engineering have and bring togeth- like [the RRR Plan].” Record, at the beginning of fall semes- mathematics has not been finalized. Cur- er a division that has As of March 12, the ter 2020, Carroll’s budget gap was $4.7 rently, the plan is a dual-degree similar to so much potential to deposit numbers for million. When Carroll College President Carroll’s engineering 3-2 program. A 3-2 do great and good for first-year students at John Cech unveiled the Realign, Reinvest, program is where a student spends three the college.” Carroll are 35% ahead Reimagine plan on Dec. 14, 2020, the years at a liberal arts college and two at Throughout the of the past five years budget gap had been cut by $2.5 million, a university with an engineering school. RRR Plan, the voice performance, accord- but income is still lower than originally However, for Carroll’s 3-2 program, stu- of students has been ing to Cech. anticipated. dents will not leave Carroll. Students who notably absent, even When asked about “The most current projection has im- complete this program will earn an elec- though they’re the rea- the implications of proved to an 3.8% budget shortfall for trical engineering degree from the Uni- son Carroll exists in COVID-19 for the Fall this fiscal year,” Cech said. versity of North Dakota and a bachelor’s the first place. 2021 semester, Cech According to Cech, the following degree from Carroll. “It was hard because stated that he envi- updates are included in this forecast: The Enhanced Green Honors Program, the [RRR] plan didn’t sions it “to look a lot Spring 2021 enrollment census numbers; Living Learning Communities, Marching actually get approved like the Fall of 2019 COVID-19 related revenue and expenses; Band, and outdoor recreation clubs (bik- till February 26. So semester” because one-time federal COVID-19 relief funds ing, skiing, etc.) are still in the business they didn’t really have of the improvement of allocated to institutions of higher educa- planning stages. a solidified version of it, so I think that vaccine administration. Carroll will con- tion; and temporary and permanent bud- Business plans have been developed for is why there is a lot of miscommunica- tinue to follow rules, regulations, and rec- get adjustments. junior varsity sports and an eSports team tion and why the students haven’t been ommendations with the hope of enough The elimination of the French and that will be implemented for the Fall 2021 fully involved is because the plan is still students being vaccinated to reach herd physics majors and minors are being con- semester. in development, and they didn’t want immunity. sidered. A framework is in development The Division of Student Engagement to share false information…” said Shae The Carroll College Board of Trustees that would continue to offer these two and Mission Integration is a part of the Bills, president of Associated Students will meet again in May in regard to the discipline-specific courses to serve core RRR Plan that will be implemented Fall of Carroll College (ASCC) Student Gov- RRR Plan. curriculum and major requirements. 2021 semester as well. Michael McMa- ernment. “That doesn’t mean the school The Faculty Assembly approved a Cer- hon, vice president of student and mission couldn’t have involved the students more Admissions optimistic about fall enrollment

Megan Micheloti ing class is 15% up in admissions from Vice President of Enrollment at Car- Admissions at the University of Mary in this time last year. Open house events roll College. “It is their enthusiasm and Bismarck, ND, where he earned his mas- Staff Writer have had a strong participation rate, positive energy that draws perspective ter’s degree in business administration. both in-person and online, which could students to Carroll.” Hinton’s first impression of the stu- There is currently an air of spring and indicate a larger class size than previous Hinton is originally from Oklahoma dents, faculty, and staff at Carroll is that it excitement for Carroll College admis- recruitment seasons. City. He earned his bachelor’s degree in is a place of “integrity, faith, and fun!” He sions. “I have been very impressed with business administration and economics adds that he is “excited to serve with all As of March 12, 169 first year stu- Carroll College and its stellar recruitment from Benedict College in Columbia, SC, of [the Carroll community].” dents had already put down a deposit for team...admissions counselors as well as before spending most of his professional Fall semester 2021, according to Carroll the student employees (Gold Team),” said life in Atlanta. Before coming to Carroll, College President John Cech. The incom- Richard “Chip” Hinton, the new Assistant he served as the Director of University Guad Hill Sledding Party hill was probably my sophomore year, so “I felt good knowing that despite were awesome. Overall, I’m very grateful Jenny Tu it is nice to be back,” said Buckner. COVID, we were still able to have that CSA and CAMP organized this Staff Writer Due to COVID, few events have been fun and be safe,” said Guillermo Pe- event. I had a great time bonding with my held on campus this year. This was one rez-Ochoa, a freshmen political science friends and getting to know some upper- Picture this: A whitewater raft full of of the first bigger in-person events of the and French major from Denver. “It was classmen.” students, but instead of hurtling down a school year. icy, I almost killed someone, but the rafts raging river, it is cruising down the icy Guadalupe (Guad) hill. On Saturday, Feb. 20, Carroll Ad- venture and Mountaineering Program (CAMP) teamed up with Carroll Student Activities (CSA) for a sledding party on Guad hill. It is not your usual sled night with saucers or foam sleds; the CAMP leaders blew up two rafts and carried them up to the top of the hill. Some leaders also built a small jump at the bottom of the hill. CSA set up two speakers to blast background music. Initially, only a few students participated. Then an hour into the event, the loud music and students’ screams from the thrilling raft ride attract- ed more to join the fun. “It was a spontaneous event that was much more successful than we thought it would be,” said CAMP leader Alli Buckner, a senior nursing major from Bozeman. “It was absolutely a hoot and [a] half to watch people fly down the hill in a raft, screaming and soaring through the air.” Student sledders were a mix of different classes. The third- and fourth-year students were ready to show off some sledding skill, and the freshmen weren’t afraid to send it down the hill. People were piling into the rafts; everyone was ready to be a part of this sledding party of the decade. Photo courtesy of CSA “The last time I went sledding down the White snow rafting! Carroll students sled down Guad Hill on an inflatable raft on Feb. 20. 4 Thursday, March 25, 2021 CAMPUS Carroll considers internal candidate for academic dean Julia Gill circumstances and it looks like I won’t be regarding position profiles and applica- to retire June 30. She was the associate coming to Carroll after all,” said Knothe. tions for the new position. vice president of academic affairs for five Staff Writer “My heart goes out to Dr. Knothe and “We will initially open up internally to years, then got promoted to the senior Carroll is considering an internal can- his family as they are dealing with a fam- see if we have anyone here on campus vice president of academic affairs. She didate to serve as senior vice president ily health situation, which precluded their who would like to apply for an internal has been in this position for three years. for academic affairs. President John Cech ability to continue with the plans to come perspective, and then based on what we “I feel fortunate to have been at Car- announced on March 23 that Jennifer to Carroll,” said Cech. “I shared with him see there, decide whether or not we open roll,” said Day. “The students, faculty Glowienka, Carroll's associate vice pres- that my wife Victoria and I are keeping it up externally again,” said Cech. and staff work together to solve issues ident for academic affairs, is a finalist for them in our daily prayers and know that The email said the closing date for and treat each other with dignity. I have the position. they will have a lot of Saints praying for Carroll faculty and staff applications valued that and I feel very lucky to have The position was previously offered to them.” was March 19 and applications would spent these last years here.” Thomas Knothe, who declined his offer The search for a new vice president be reviewed by the search committee by According to an email from Cech, Car- to serve in the position on March 5 due to resumed the week of March 7. The search March 26. roll will hold opportunties for staff, facul- family circumstances. committee and Cech met March 8. Cech Current Senior Vice President for Ac- ty, students and board members to interact “My plans have changed due to family sent an email to Carroll faculty and staff ademic Affairs Cathy Day is scheduled with Glowienka on March 31. Tuition increase expected for 2021-2022 Morris Richardson crease ($724 per year). The undergradu- they are experiencing a loss of income, out the FAFSA (Free Application for Fed- ate fee is increasing by $120. There will uninsured medical costs, or any other eral Student Aid) if they haven’t already Staff Writer be a 3% increase for dining but no in- financial emergencies, this would be the so we can figure out their financial aid for The cost of tuition and fees is expected crease in housing, thus cumulatively room form to look at.” next year,” Riis said. “We also encourage to increase for Carroll College students in and board is increasing by 1.5% ($154).” Students can access the special cir- students to look at scholarships outside of the upcoming academic year. To help students cover the cost of cumstance form by looking it up on the the school. Also, feel free to schedule an “The Carroll College Board of Trustees school, Janet Riis, Director of Financial Carroll College website. The deadline for appointment on Handshake with us at any has set our tuition and fees for the 2021- Aid at Carroll College, wants to remind filling out this form is Aug. 1. time if you have questions!” 2022 academic year,” Carroll College students of the services available to them Riis also wanted to remind students These resources are available to help President John Cech said in an email to at Financial Aid. of other ways Financial Aid can help students as they figure out how to pay for the students. “They have kept increases “We want to remind the students of the students. the increased costs of school. minimal this year with a 2.0% tuition in- special circumstance form,” Riis said. “If “We also want to remind students to fill Bigs, Littles & Saints: Campus Easter Egg Hunt for Littles Paige Wollan through 18, in Helena, Boulder, and Great Falls. These relationships have a direct Staff Writer and lasting effect on the lives of young people. The Carroll College public relations Big Brothers Big Sisters is the only class led by Brent Northup is partnering prevention program in Montana proven to with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena affect a broad spectrum of risk factors: de- and Great Falls for a class public relations linquency; alcohol, tobacco and drug use; campaign. The goal is to increase aware- teen pregnancy; and school dropout. ness of the organization for Carroll Col- The class has planned an Easter egg lege students in hopes they will become a hunt on Carroll’s campus inviting all Big Brother or Sister. children from the community to partici- “Carroll College and its students have pate and learn more about Big Brothers a long history of partnering with and Big Sisters. supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters, and “We are all excited about slowly rolling we are grateful to work with their Public into public events again! An Easter egg Relations class this semester,” said Mike hunt is a great way to start, since by Buchanan, the Vice President of Programs nature it is an activity that spreads people at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena and out,” said Kelly McDermott, Develop- Great Falls. ment Coordinator at Big Brothers Big With all of the unknowns associated Sisters of Helena and Great Falls. with COVID, some folks have under- This event will take place on Sunday, standably been hesitant to enroll as Bigs March 28 at 1 p.m. with kids 8 and under or enroll their children as Littles. Big starting at 1:15 p.m. and those 9 years old Brothers Big Sisters wants to let the and above starting at 1:30 p.m.. The meet- community know that they are open and ing place will be on the hill of St. Charlies are looking to create more mentoring and social distancing measures will be relationships. taking place. Attendees will be wearing Big Brothers Big Sisters helps chil- masks and following the Lewis and Clark dren by adding another positive adult to County Health Department’s COVID-19 their lives in the form of a mentor. The guidelines. Prizes have been donated from organization makes meaningful, moni- local Helena businesses. Don't social distance your heart tored matches between adult volunteers Carroll students will not be able to hunt (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 for eggs. Defend our defenders Shelby Sola home? The media has dehumanized police “Defund the Police” and “Black Lives As silly as all of those scenarios are, officers and normalized disrespecting the Matter” signs while they destroyed our Staff Columnist they’re real and they happen every day, badge, which has left our country divided city and all it did was add fuel to my fire but we have first responders for a reason: more than ever before. It’s easy to have a to want this job even more. I strongly be- Imagine a world without the media. to help people in emergency situations. one-track mind and just assume all cops lieve that if people want to see a change, Love letters would still be a thing and The craziest part is they answer those are bad when that’s all the media shows they themselves have to be the change, we all would know what a pen pal is. 9/11 calls regardless of your race, reli- you, but it’s a whole different story when and if all you’re doing is vandalizing We would be able to hold intellectual gion, socioeconomic status, and your you’re willing to accept what you don’t precincts, throwing explosives at officers, conversations with one another, face gender. First responders are the backbone understand and ask those hard questions and shutting down highways, then the to face, instead of staring at our phone of our world, including police officers. so you know all sides of the situation. only change that you’ll see from that is screens and sharing the latest Bachelor While the media portrays police Up until about a year ago, I never once the change that leaves your pocket from memes with each other. We wouldn’t officers in the ugliest manner, they are saw myself pursuing a career in the dan- all the court fees. feel so threatened by the world around still going to work every day and helping gerous field of law enforcement, but as Cops aren’t going anywhere, no us because we wouldn’t have access to people, with fear in their hearts that they the events of this last year have unfolded matter how many petitions you sign to the scary pictures that the media paints might not make it back home that night. I have a newfound appreciation for the defund them. Despite what the media has for us. To be threatened and slandered on a regu- men and women in blue. And while I am manipulated you to believe, they really Now, imagine a world without first lar basis is something that I cannot imag- fully aware that there are people who aren’t your enemy. As an aspiring police responders. Who would you call if your ine, but for some reason, cops have been won’t support me, I am going into this officer, I hope I can send the right mes- house was on fire? Or if your car was labeled as racists, as if racism doesn’t job with an open and honest mind in sage to whoever I meet, that I am here to broken into? Or if you got into an acci- exist if you are not in uniform. hopes to prove to the people I encounter help in any way possible, not to hurt you dent? Would you just hope that someone The issue with racism is that it is that not all cops are bad. I am not naive because of the color of your skin. Racism came by with enough water to put the fire universal and it exists everywhere, but to the issue of systematic racism, but is a sickening belief that has destroyed out, or that you find the person who stole the media won’t show you racism where being aware of the issue is the first step so many lives, but cops should not be la- the belongings in your car and got them it isn’t publicized. They’ll take the easiest in demolishing it. beled as racists when it exists in all areas back yourself, or would you fix your own route to expose it and cops have been the I spent the summer of 2020 in Se- of the world. broken leg and drive your totaled car target for almost a year now. attle watching people march with their Thursday, March 25, 2021 5 Campus Faith on campus: Celebrating Borromeo Chapel Vicente Gallardo St. Joseph’s Chapel may not be the most other here at Carroll, and I encour- matters, Saint Joseph’s Chapel ought to biggest or newest religious space here at age those who may not have set foot in be kept in mind when making decisions Column Carroll, but it is one that is important not the Chapel to broaden their horizons, about the future of Carroll College. only to students, but alumni alike. take a walk down to Borromeo Hall, and All in all, one is hard pressed to find Recently, it seems that many of the Before I had ever set foot on Carroll’s enjoy what the Chapel has to offer. a space that more clearly embodies conversations surrounding religious campus I can distinctly remember my Undoubtedly the historic and deep per- the long and storied history of Carroll spaces here at Carroll have been domi- alumni father recounting his Carroll ex- sonal value the Chapel holds for many College than the often overlooked Saint nated by the shiny new All Saints Chap- perience and the quiet dignity and beauty carries an incentive for its preservation Joseph’s Chapel. el. All Saints is a beautiful space don't of St. Joseph’s Chapel. It is a religious and care, and even though there are get me wrong, but when looking around space more historically poignant than oftentimes more pressing institutional one can see that Carroll possesses a myriad of beautiful religious spaces. I would like to shift the focus for a second and talk about, in my opin- ion, one of the most underrated and least talked about religious spaces, the Borromeo Hall Chapel, or if called by its proper and even lesser known name; Saint Joseph’s Chapel. In a brief conversation, Father Marc and I walked around the Chapel and talked about both the historical importance of the Chapel and its importance to those that pray there and the Carroll Community as a whole. Originally completed before the Second Vatican Council, the Chapel possesses features that may seem unfa- miliar to our contemporary eyes. There are two wings in the Chapel which hold four altars apiece dedicated to the Saints Vincent de Paul, Francis, Paul, John Vianney, John, Peter, Thomas Aquinas and Pope Pius X. Many do not know, but when there were upwards of 20 priests at Carroll these altars were used by them to say Mass, and each possesses a small niche once used to hold Holy Water and other Sacred implements. According to various anecdotes, some- time during the late '80s and early '90s the pews were turned to face inward in a setup I have informally heard described as a “basilica style” setup. It was during that remodel that the current carpet of the Chapel was laid down. It was here that opinions of individuals I’ve talked to on the “proper” setup of the Chapel differed with some preferring the forward facing pews and others the inward. Both sides have appeal and legitimate arguments for them, and I myself am rel- atively undecided. Chances are the pew set up may always be a contention point for those who care about the Chapel, but I digress. Adjacent to the main altar sits a statute of Saint Joseph on the right, and the Blessed Mother on the left. One can still see the labels on the sides of a few statues which read “Giac. Vinc. Mussner”, the Italian abbreviation for Mussner G. Vincenzo; a wood carving collective located in Northern Italy that possesses a long and prestigious past of making Catholic religious art since the late 1800s. As the plaques on each base suggest, each of these statues was dedicated to a myriad of generous donors that made the construction of the Chapel possible. Photo courtesy of Vicente Gallardo Statue of Saint Francis in the Borromeo Chapel Carroll's Got (no) Talent

Sage Lawrence communication major and CSA director. hopefully next year we will be able to go events for Carroll students despite the “At the same time, we are optimistic back to in person talent show.” difficult circumstances due to COVID-19. Staff Writer because it gives people a chance to get This year’s virtual event did not draw in “We all love our jobs and we’re trying Carroll's got no talent this year, or at involved and submit something they enough support and interest from Carroll really hard to put on events people would least none that's going to be on stage this might not be able to do at an in person students and the Carroll College commu- like," said Lopez. "It’s just really diffi- time around. talent show.” nity. cult since most of it has to be virtually or Due to the ongoing pandemic, Carroll’s Carroll students had the opportunity “I think it might’ve been unmotivat- very limited in participation.“This month Got Talent was moved to a virtual setting to submit their talent videos to You- ing for some people to send in videos. we’ve got the paint-a-pot, free movie this year. In the past years, Carroll Stu- Tube before the March 17 deadline. As We only got two participants this year,” nights and March Madness going on and dent Activities (CSA) annually hosts the the deadline approached for the video said Airam Lopez, a sophomore molec- these all seem to be really popular events. famous Carroll’s Got Talent event which submissions, there were very few students ular biology and political science major But we are all very open to new ideas and includes talent auditions, panel of judges, wanting to participate in the virtual talent and CSA member. “The virtual talent suggestions from everyone else.” and prizes for the top three acts. show. CSA soon after made the decision show also wouldn’t have been as fun Although events this spring look “We are nervous about doing the talent to cancel the virtual talent show this year. as an in-person talent show that we all different than previous years, CSA is show virtually because it has always been “It is definitely a bummer that we had love. I honestly don’t think many people working hard to plan “COVID friendly” such a big event on campus every year, to cancel the event. We thought maybe would’ve watched the talent show online events. Every week, CSA sends out an it is a tradition,” said Jenny Tu, a senior online would provide more opportunities even if we did get more participation.” email of their scheduled weekly events for people to participate,” said Tu. “But CSA is continuing to plan safe and fun for students. 6 ≈ç Thursday, March 25, 2021 CAMPUS Student reaction to Carroll's housing changes Morgan Rehm date all the people who would have to However, housing is picked on a community members will have to pass a move out of St. John and St. Alfred. seniority type basis so current apartment background and credit check. Commu- Staff Columnist Even though it seems every student residents get first pick if they would like nity members will have limited access to would get to stay in the apartment com- to move, and since St. John or St. Alfred Carroll amenities as well. Non-students Students at Carroll are yet again plex if they wanted, students seemed to apartments won’t be accepting more will only have access to public buildings, affected by COVID-19. However, this be more focused on the fact it felt like undergraduate students the chance of during business hours. They will not have time students are a secondhand victim to Carroll didn’t care about them. Car- an upcoming junior getting a spot in St. access to the Hunthausen Activity Center the college feeling the financial hardship roll has been in the hot seat lately with Catherine or St. Matthew is pretty slim. because it is not a public building. They of this pandemic. As many may already students feeling ignored by a school A few students did bring up the con- also won’t have access to Carroll’s Wi-Fi know Carroll College is using student that preaches the importance of school cern of how much more it costs to live in and their keycards will look different housing to generate revenue to dig them community. Trinity Hall, but that is kind of the point than student ID/ keycards. out of a financial hole. This decision on housing made stu- of all this. Judy Hay explained the rea- However, safety is not the only con- Carroll, at first, came up with "Plan A" dents feel even more disregarded. Many soning behind the decision is a temporary cern. Parking is pretty terrible already, regarding housing changes. "Plan A" con- felt like Carroll was throwing them to the way to generate revenue for the college. and students are concerned about how sists of making St. John and St. Alfred curb for its own capital gains. Needless By keeping more students in the much worse it will get with the addition apartments open to non-undergraduate to say, news spread through campus like residence halls, and by opening the of people beyond students, faculty, and students. This group consists of graduate wildfire and students were upset. apartments to outside sources, revenue staff. students, accelerated nursing students, I can’t imagine the amount of frus- is expected to increase. Even with the My question is where did they get the alumni, faculty, staff, and community trated feedback that was received from change from "Plan A" to "Plan B," which idea that non-students would want to live members. This would make only St. students, as well as parents. The feedback alleviated some of the stress for cur- on a college campus? I know I wouldn’t. Catherine and St. Matthew apartments did lead to Carroll creating a revised rent tenants, frustration among students As a current junior and St. John resident open to undergraduate students. plan, which they so cleverly named "Plan remained. I am happier with the change from "Plan I have no idea how they thought B," because we all know when "Plan A" The idea of Helena community mem- A" to "Plan B," but I still don’t agree this kicking students out of their current fails, turn to "Plan B." bers potentially living on campus has not is the best way to generate revenue. apartments to offer them to non-students "Plan B" allows current St. John sat right with students. This year stu- Remember, this is supposed to be a would be a good idea. A very small peace and St. Alfred residents to remain in dents have been pretty vocal about some temporary change, but how long tempo- of mind, amid the freak out of being their apartment if they would like. This campus safety concerns and it seemed rary means is in the air right now. No one kicked out of your apartment, is Emily change seemed to calm down the current like maybe Carroll was listening to us seems to have an answer to when things Busby, the assistant dean of students and upperclassmen, but did not fix anything for once, but the idea of opening up the will be back to normal. It all depends on director of Residential Life and Housing, for the current sophomores. Many current apartments to non-students felt like a big when Carroll’s finances recover. claims that there is enough space in St. sophomores were hoping to move into step in the wrong direction. Catherine and St. Matthew to accommo- the apartments next year. Emily Busby has mentioned that all New law, but Carroll firearm policy unchanged

Rylee Jacobson previous regulations on firearms placed The Prospector related to HB 102. bars or casinos, and K-12 school build- by public colleges and universities will Carroll College is a private institution ings were gun-free zones. The changes Staff Writer need to be reviewed to allow concealed not owned or governed by the Montana with this new legislature have allowed carry on campus. University System. In a campus-wide most adults to bear concealed arms in Firearms will still not be allowed at Ari Vasquez, a Montana State Univer- email, President John Cech wrote, using such places. Private property owners and Carroll, despite the new state law that sity sophomore, would like his fellow bolded text: “As has always been the school boards can choose to prohibit con- allows firearms to be carried without a students to “know how to use a gun case on Carroll’s campus, weapons of cealed carry in their respective spaces. permit. before bringing it on campus next year.” any kind are prohibited.” President Cech While some may be excited or fearful Montana House Bill 102 allows adults Vasquez also suggests informing the included notable exceptions of on-duty for the changes these new regulations to carry a concealed firearm without a students around when one is carrying on law-enforcement officers or those safely make in their daily lives, Ari Vasquez permit in many new areas throughout the MSU campus, “in case they don’t know transporting personal firearms to and from doesn’t seem much concerned. “In the state. A significant change coming June the law and freak out in class about it.” the campus firearm storage area. state of Montana, the likelihood of … 1, when part of this law goes into effect, Vasquez is a business management major “Constitutional carry,” as it’s phrased running into someone with a gun is high is that property owned by the Montana from Longmeadow, Massachusetts. in House Bill 102, has already been anyway.” University System is not exempt from At the time of publication MSU Cam- implemented in other types of areas in the statewide concealed carry policies; pus Police Department has not replied to Montana. Previously banking institutions, Faith in action: Service Saturday Madi McMahon like making drip kits, an economically safe.” Olmes said. and Justice give Carroll students an op- friendly way to irrigate the community Olmes said he loves doing service and portunity to reach outside of themselves Staff Writer garden. It’s part of the effort, organized takes advantage of any opportunity. into the local community with their time Thirty-seven Carroll students head- by the Hunthausen Center for Peace and “I think it's really important to reach and gifts,” said Casey. “Look for further ed out Saturday, March 20, to help the Justice in which students from Carroll the people who need our help,” Olmes opportunities to serve your local as well Helena community as part of the monthly College are invited to give back to local said. “I love the feeling I get after helping as global community in monthly news- Saturday Service outreach event. businesses and members someone out and giving back to less letters from Hunthausen Center for Peace Volunteers met at the Chapel Foyer at After the event, Hunthausen Center fortunate people. Lastly, I can’t think of and Justice.” 8:30 a.m., to check in and have a quick team member and student Nathan Olmes, a better reason as to why we were put on The date for the next Saturday Service breakfast. With full stomachs, able-bod- sophomore, environmental science, Beni- this earth than to help others.” opportunity has not yet been determined. ies, and masked faces, students headed cia, California said he was excited about Diedre Casey, Interim Associate Di- Students looking for sign-ups or more out to eight different locations including the number of students who participated. rector of Campus Ministry, facilitated the information can contact the Hunthausen ExplorationWorks, Family Promise, and “For the first Service Saturday in event said that serving others allows us Center for Peace and Justice via email the Helena community gardens. quite some time, we had a great turnout. to grow in empathy and solidarity as we at [email protected] or stu- For two hours volunteers helped with COVID-19 restrictions have made it diffi- walk with each other in times of suffering dents may directly contact Diedre Casey various jobs including stocking food cult for us to organize large group settings and need. via email at [email protected] bank shelves and organizing equipment. but it was awesome to see students back “Service Saturdays and other service Others were tasked with specific efforts out there, while also keeping everyone offerings through the Center for Peace Light at the end of the tunnel

Sage Lawrence We are all so tired of the endless heavy adapt and overcome the past years obsta- time to think, read, reflect but I didn’t like news, the loneliness, the wishing that we cles has been a joy to observe. it. As time droned on I started to fall in Staff Columnist could go back to happier times. However Pre-pandemic I lived a very different love with the silence, I read books I never this story isn’t about the pain the year life. Everything before March 2020 in my had time to read, I walked in the woods This month marks the one year anniver- 2020 has brought to us, but rather about life ran on a very strict high pace schedule and really thought about the beauty of sary of the pandemic. It’s strange to look the good and the beautiful that I was able filled with classes, study time and two the world, I fell in love with cooking and back and think about how unsure life was to experience because of this unfortunate jobs. COVID-19 wrecked my schedule yoga, I spent more time with my family back then. Flash forward a year and we event. completely, I had no work, little school then I had in years. are all still suffering from this pandemic, Watching the resilience of the human and no social life. The pandemic was crushing, however but I think we often don’t stop and think spirit has been remarkable. Watching all In the beginning the silence and still- it gave me all this precious time, and that about the positive things we have taken the creative ways people have learned to ness was uncomfortable. I had all this time helped me fall in love with life. from this experience. Thursday, March 25, 2021 ≈ç 7 CAMPUS Campus events sundaysunday mondaymonday tuesdaytuesday wednesdaywednesday thursdaythursday fridayfriday saturdaysaturday 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. SB at The 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. SB at College College of of Idaho Idaho (home) 25 26 Noon Great Poop Pick27 Up 4:45 p.m. Indoor 5 p.m. Food Drive Contest! Archery Deadline 1 p.m. FB vs. MSU-Northern 7 p.m. Fly Tying 7 p.m. VB vs. Rocky (home) Thursdays Mountain College 2 p.m. Saturday Trail Run 2021 (home) 6 p.m. WVB vs. RMC (home) MARCH10 a.m. Outdoor Climbing 11 a.m. Super Noon WSOC at Clinic Providence Smash Basement Bash Noon WSOC at 28 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. 29 30 31 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. SB vs. 9 a.m. Spread the Word Providence SB vs. Humboldt State Humboldt State University Inclusion Info Table 3 p.m. MSOC at Providence University (home) (home) 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 3 p.m. MSOC at 3:30 p.m. XC Skiing 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 5 p.m. Easter Egg Scramble Providence WVB vs. MSU-Billings (home)

2 p.m. & 4 p.m. SB vs. Warner Pacific 1 Good Friday, no 2 3 (home) classes 4:45 p.m. Indoor 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. SB vs. 1 p.m. WVB at Montana Archery Warner Pacific(home) Tech 7 p.m. Fly Tying 7 p.m. WVB at Montana 2021 Thursdays Tech Selection of fall Selection of fall classes APRIL Selection of fall classes TBA WVB Frontier Conference TBA WVB Frontier classes TBA WVB Frontier 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. SB Easter Monday, no Conference Trounament TBA WVB Frontier Conference 4 classes 5 11 a.m. Super 6 7 8 9 vs. Bushnell (home) 10 Conference Tournament Tournament Noon WSOC vs. Northwest Easter Sunday Noon WSOC vs. College Smash Basement Bash Selection of fall classes Noon WSOC vs. College TBA WVB Frontier 4:45 p.m. Indoor TBA XC NAIA National Nazarene University (home) of Idaho (home) of Idaho (home) Conference Tournament Archery Championships 1 p.m. FB vs. The College of 2 p.m. MSOC vs. College 2 pm. MSOC vs. College of 7 p.m. Fly Tying 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. SB vs. Idaho (home) of Idaho (home) Idaho (home) Thursdays Bushnell (home) Last day to Noon WSOC at withdraw from a 11 12 13 14 class with a "W" 15 16 17 MSU-Billings SURF Submission 11 a.m. Super SB vs. University of Admitted Student Open 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. SB at 4:45 p.m. Indoor 2 p.m. MSOC vs. MSU Deadline Smash Basement Montana (home) House OIT Archery -Billings (home) Bash 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. SB at OIT 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 7 p.m. Fly Tying 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Thursdays 12:30 p.m. Honors TBA Golf Frontier Convocation 18 19 Conference 20 21 4:45 p.m. Indoor 22 9 a.m. Student 23 24 5 p.m. Sunday Night TBA Golf Frontier Championships TBA Golf Frontier Archery Undergraduate 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. SB vs. Mass Conference 11 a.m. Super Conference 7 p.m. Fly Tying Research Festival (SURF) Southern Oregon (home) 8 p.m. Sunday Night Championships Smash Basement Championships 7 p.m. SURF Keynote: Dr. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. SB vs. Mass Bridget Kevane Bash Southern Oregon (home) 9:30 a.m. Red Cross Key Blood Drive FB: football 25 26 27 28 4:45 p.m. Indoor 29 30 WVB: women's 5 p.m. Sunday Night 5 p.m. Senior Etiquette Archery Admitted Student Open volleyball Mass Dinner 7 p.m. Fly Tying House MSOC: men's soccer 8 p.m. Sunday Night 7 p.m. Lecture: Faith 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. SB at WSOC: women's soccer Mass and Reason University of Providence SB: softball ATTENTION PODCAST COVID Prevalence Report at Carroll FANATICS

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Numbers reflect faculty, staff C O N T A C T U S O N O U R I N S T A G R A M : and students @ B I G S K Y . S M A L L W O R L D 8 ≈ç Thursday, March 25, 2021 Campus A Midsummer Night's Dream Hope Angelica Emmanuel Grey providing a multi-camera, immersive experience for those who viewed the Staff Writer performance at home. "We have learned a lot about lives- Carroll College Theatre presented an treaming over this year, and have created immersive theatrical performance of Wil- a really lovely five-camera shoot of our liam Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s production that I am very proud of," said Dream the weekends of March 11-21 in Shire. the Carroll College FLEX Theatre. A Midsummer Night's Dream, the In response to COVID, the production marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and was performed live with a livestream Hippolyta, former Queen of the Amazons option on March 18. depicting the adventures of four lovers "I am happy to report that our produc- and a group of amateur actors, follows the tion went very well," said Kim Shire, theater's 2020 seasonal theme of Meta- associate professor of theatre. "Between morphosis. our in person crowd and livestream, we For more information about upcoming matched our usual numbers from pre-pan- performances, visit the Carroll College demic." Theatre Facebook page at www.facebook. Rather than a stage and seating, the com/CarrollCollegeTheatre. FLEX Theatre space was converted into Photo courtesy of Hope Emmanuel Grey an Athenian forest where attendees sat Syd Mammano as Helena and Joey Pesa as Demetrius. around the perimeter of the room, guided by fairies to see the major events of the production. "We created this piece of art as theatre in the round, meaning we had audience members watching on nearly all sides of us," said Lily Hoelscher, a sophomore in theater and Spanish from Baker City, Or- egon. "This meant a much more three-di- mensional acting style for the cast, so we had to keep very aware of which way we were facing and who could see us during which scenes." Each performance allowed a maximum of 20 audience members. The theater required mask wearing for all actors, staff, crew and audience members. "The Global-Event-That-Shall-Not-Be- Named actually ended up allowing our rehearsal structure to be a little more drawn out than we usually have the privilege of for the first spring-semester show, and that allowed us to get more time in for rehearsals and be in a very good place by our first dress rehearsal," said Tom Trang- moe, a junior in international relations and theater from Stevensville, MT. Carroll Theatre techs and camera fairies followed characters as the story evolved, Photo courtesy of Hope Emmanuel Grey Ian Rausch as Wall and Tom Trangmoe as Bottom.

Photo courtesy of Hope Emmanuel Grey Cailin Spencer as Titania and Ryan Eggensperger as Oberon. Thursday, March 25, 2021 ≈ç 9 Sports Women's basketball: Great season ends too soon Josh Mansfield Sayers’s prediction proved correct, and Carroll had to play as an away team, Staff Writer despite being ranked the number one seed in the region. “Disappointed. Heartbroken. Devastat- “We are just frustrated with the han- ed.” dling of the entire process,” Sayers said. Women’s basketball head coach Rach- While this season may not have ended elle Sayers used those words to describe the way Carroll expected, the window of the March 14 match-up against Lew- opportunity has not completely passed for is-Clark State, which Carroll lost 67-76, this team. knocking the Saints out of the national The NAIA has followed suite of other tournament. larger conferences, ruling that this year After being selected as the number one will not count against player eligibility. seed in the region and consistently rank- This means Carroll’s seniors – several of ing in the top ten in the National Associa- whom received all-conference awards – tion of Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches’ can return for another year if they choose Poll all year, “we definitely had high to do so. Sayers said that four of Car- hopes for this tournament,” Sayers said. roll’s five seniors have indicated they are While Sayers was quick to acknowl- considering playing an additional season, edge the excellent game played by Lew- although they realistically have until this is-Clark, and Carroll’s lack thereof, she summer to decide. wasn’t without some critique of the way Even if no seniors decide to return, the tournament was run on an administra- there is “consolation” born from the tive level. Fighting Saints’ phenomenal season. “We were under the impression that Carroll routed the Frontier Conference, we were going to be playing in Omaha, going 13-1 during the regular season in Nebraska, for our final game before the Photo courtesy of Carroll Athletics conference play, including a win in the round of 16,” Sayers said. “Then the night Jamie Pickens shoots a layup. conference championship against Western before the bracket reveal, we got a call Montana. mation of the hard work the team had put season; physically, mentally, and emotion- that we shouldn’t buy our tickets just yet, That game, which was Sayers 199th into the season. ally. It’s amazing what they were able to and I knew we would end up at Lew- win as Carroll’s head coach, was an affir- “I am so proud of the girls,” Sayers accomplish.” is-Clark State for our game.” said. “The COVID year was a hard Nikki Krueger: National Champion! Vicente Gallardo who was unfortunately unable to finish Head Coach of Track and Field, Harry team, Carroll, and the State of Montana the heptathlon due to an injury, and pole Clark. “The circumstances this season exceptionally. We are excited for what is Staff Writer vaulter Shae Helterbran of Billings. were less than ideal. We only had two to come as the outdoor Track and Field Nikki Krueger has shotputted herself to Krueger, Bassett, Machado, Pierson, warm up meets for Nationals instead of season begins.” a national championship. Yocum, Worley, Picanco, and Walburn the usual six, and the team had to deal The first outdoor competition for Car- The 41st Annual NAIA Indoor Track were honored as All-Americans. with getting COVID tested all the time. roll’s Track and Field team will take place and Field National Championship took “As Head Coach I am very proud of By having a willingness to compete de- on Saturday, March 27 at the University place from Wednesday, March 3, to Sat- the team for the perseverance they had to spite the circumstances the team showed of Montana in Missoula. urday, March 6, at Mount Marty Univer- continue with this indoor season,” said strong commitment.They represented the sity in Yankton, South Dakota. Carroll College was represented by 10 student athletes, 8 of them women. The women’s team placed 12th overall. Carroll’s Nikki Krueger, a senior ma- joring in Business Administration from Kalispell, became the Women’s Nation- al Shot Put champion with a throw of 14.12m. “Experiencing this National meet was so much different than anything I have been a part of before,” said Krueger. “All the steps and precautions we had to go through made it just that little bit harder to prepare for the meet. Overall, I felt ready for this meet and wasn't looking to throw an amazing mark, but to make the most out of this experience. Bringing back this win to the Carroll track program was something that I will forever be proud of and never forget.” Carroll was also represented by pole vaulter Kelsey Bassett, a senior Anthro- pology Major from Granite Falls Wash- ington, who placed third. “I love to compete, but I also love spending time with my teammates and making memories that not every athlete gets to experience,” said Bassett. “I think it is meets like Nationals that allow our team to grow, support each other, and set goals to strive for.” Carroll placed 8th in the Distance Medley Relay with seniors Elly Macha- do of Castleford, Idaho, Kendyl Pierson of Livingston, and sophomores Natalie Yocum of Frenchtown, Reghan Worley of Evanston, Wyoming, and Kate Picanco of Spokane. Worley also placed 7th individ- ually in the 3000m. “It was just a really amazing experience to share with a lot of very talented and hard-working athletes from around the nation, especially my fellow Carroll teammates,” said Worely. On the men's side of things sophomore Lee Walburn of Whitefish took fourth in the heptathlon. Other representatives of Carroll included seniors Josh Malone of Missoula, Photo courtesy of Carroll Athletics Nikki Krueger poses with Coach James Stanton after becoming a shot put National Champion. 10 Sports Thursday, March 25, 2021 Men's basketball: Saints reach national quarterfinals Josh Mansfield scoring during the regular season. “We were completely confident that we close sooner than hoped, Paulson said that They didn’t score anything close to could win that game,” Paulson said. “We he is excited for next season. Staff Writer triple digits against the Fighting Saints. knew we could shut them down.” “We have no seniors on our team,” The clock finally struck midnight on Carroll’s men held them to a meager 62 That win pushed them into the round of Paulson said. “It’s a bright future for our Carroll’s Cinderella dream. points, in a 85-62 victory in the sweet eight, where Carroll’s exciting run ended. young team who’ve already accomplished Carroll (the 15 seed) dropped to South- sixteen. While the season may have come to a so much.” western Assemblies of God University (the 7 seed) 73-65 on Saturday, March 20 in the quarterfinals of the national tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. “Of course, we are disappointed that we didn’t win,” said Kurt Paulson, head coach of the men’s basketball team. “But it certainly wasn’t for a lack of effort.” With less than three minutes in the game, Carroll, who had played excellent basketball all tournament, was tied with SAGU. “And then we just couldn’t stop the big guy,” Paulson said. That big guy, Joel Polius, had 27 points and 10 rebounds and propelled SAGU to the final four and sending Carroll back to Montana. While Carroll was often seen as un- derdogs in the tournament due to their at large bid and low seeding, Paulson said that there wasn’t even a “doubt in their minds” that they deserved to be there. “We had a slow start to the season, but we were a young team still trying to figure each other out,” Paulson said. “But we expected our names to be called for that at large bid. We had big wins down the stretch and knew we deserved to be in that tournament.” After having their names called, Carroll then had to earn their ticket to Kansas City with wins over Texas Wesleyan and then Arizona Christian at a regional tournament in early March. “They were tough teams, but those vic- tories got us ready for the national stage,” Paulson said. After arriving at Kansas City and draw- ing the number 15 seed, Carroll had to face off against number two seed William Photo courtesy of Dale Grosbach Penn, a team that averaged triple digit Ifeanyi Okeke defends the hoop against William Penn at the national tournament Saints volleyball defeats Western; splits with Northern to their success by sweeping Montana Gleasman a redshirt freshman public resilience and tenacity,” Alex said. “They Dennis Flowers State University-Northern three games to health major, from Chelan, Washington learn from their mistakes from the previ- nothing on March 19. and Lexi Mikkelson, a junior business ous weekend’s games but move on to the Staff Writer The Saints may have gotten a little major from Nine Mile Falls, Washington next ones with improvement and winning Montana State University-Northern put complacent as Lexi Mikkelson, a junior both added 10 Kills, Julia Carr, a fresh- on their minds.” a halt to the Saint’s recent winning streak. business major from Nine Mile Falls, man business management major from The desire for success has proven to be The Saints lost their March 20 match Washington, said they needed to feel a Portland, Oregon, chipped in defensively their greatest asset, according to coach against the Skylights 1-3 and are current- loss. with 20 digs. Maureen Boyle, with a never quit mentally sitting with a 10-6 overall and in the “We just had an off day as a team and Manager Alex Olmes, a senior business ity the Saints will make their mark on this conference. individuals," said Mikkelson. "It was marketing and management major from season and on the Frontier Conference Women’s Volleyball bounced back a reality check that we can’t take any Bencia, CA said he is impressed with the said Boyle. after two loses to the Providence Argos games off. I think it will fire us up for the Saint’s will to improve after every game The Saints were scheduled to compete in the beginning of March and answered remainder of the season” win or loss. at home this Friday and Saturday March. with a dominating performance over The women fought hard despite the loss “The ladies this year have done a good 26 and 27 against Rocky Mountain Montana Western on March 15-16. They and their leaders were; Taelyr Krantz, a job coming back from tough matches College. However the matches have been won 3-2 and then 3-1. The Saints added redshirt junior math major from Hele- this year and most of their losses have cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols. na, lead offensively with 15 kills Lexie been close games, which has shown their Saints Softball season in full swing Emma Jenkins on Jan. 18. Saints softball got off to a from Great Falls, Montana. They both game, no regrets and lots of smiles. Go Staff Writer rocky start in preseason games but are have gone through the program from Saints!” said Huisman. hopeful and confident that they can pull freshman to present day. The pressure is The early losses in pre-season have The Carroll College Fighting Saints out a winning season. Head Coach Aaron even more immense to be safe and follow sparked a hunger for more wins to come. softball team hits the dirt after a year off Jackson explained the obstacles that have the COVID-19 guidelines set out for the Hard work has been put into the season due to COVID-19. been thrown their way. team in order to have a complete season. by the coaches, including Jackson and the The Saints softball team is currently “I am excited for the home opener “Excited to be back on the field. Get on assistant coach, his sister, Sarah Birnell. 6-13 overall, and 3-5 for conference. this weekend on March 12, facing EOU the dirt and get some wins under our belt. Jackson fought for the team to be able to Over this past weekend the Saints (Eastern Oregon University). This team This is my last season at Carroll and more fly to further games in order to be back played Northwest University of Washing- has learned a lot in a shortened preseason importantly playing with my sister. I want on time for players to go to their classes ton in Kirkland, Washington. The team and has grown over the past week,” said to make it count, just want to ball out,” on Monday. No other team at Carroll has played two double headers on March Jackson. said Brewer. been granted this privilege. 20-21. With the returning players coming As the season progresses, players are “It is going to be a beautiful weekend On March 20 the Saints ended with one back more ready to play than ever and the looking forward to having a season this and it is so good to be playing at home for win and one loss. On March 21 the games freshman coming in ready to start their year and especially getting to play at the first time in over a year. This group is resulted in another win and loss for the first college season, the team is more fired home. only beginning and I can’t wait to see the Saints. up than ever. “Softball built me as a person, so to growth this team makes over the course of Despite the loss on Sunday, March 21 With having two seniors on the team have this opportunity to play the game the season,” said Jackson. the win in the first game secured a series this year, Brooke Brewer, a Health one more time has made me feel so for- The Saints will be heading into their win for Carroll in the conference season. Science major from Peoria, Arizona and tunate. Seeing how quickly a season can next double headers in Caldwell, Idaho The women have been working hard Katie Huisman, a biochemistry major be taken away has changed how I play the against The College of Idaho. since coming back from Christmas break Thursday, March 25, 2021 11 Sports Men's soccer loses to Rocky, Women's soccer finding now 4-2 in conference the back of the net

Rory Bloy Paolo Georgiades, a team captain’s, was Blair Stapleton son. “They’re ranked nationally, but we delighted with the team performance and didn’t let that intimidate us.” Anderson Staff Writer says that he is “excited to have a platform Staff Writer is a health science major from Spokane to push on from” and that this season Washington. The Fighting Saints Men’s Soccer the The Carroll College women’s soccer will be a “test of every team’s mental and team garnered a win as well as a loss from The first weekend of games for the is currently standing with a 4-2 record physical toughness” as every weekend Carroll women’s soccer team, on March overall and for conference. its games in Billings against Rocky Moun- consists of two physically grueling back- tain College on March 21 and 22. 7, were canceled. Multnomah University On Sunday and Monday, March 21-22 to-back fixtures. opted out of the season due to COVID-19, the Saints played Rocky Mountain Col- On Sunday, the Saints lost 2-1 in double The Saints continue to prepare for a overtime. Hannah Mitchell, senior forward leaving the Saints with only eight confer- lege in Billings, Montana. The Saints fell Spring season, unlike another they have ence matches. to the Battlin' Bears 0-1 and 1-2. and nursing student from Nine Mile Falls, played before. Washington, scored the Saints’ lone goal. Fortunately, head coach David Thorvil- The Saints have taken every opportu- “I’d like the team to remain level-head- son was able to schedule two non-confer- nity to play and get some practice in this Carroll redeemed itself on Monday with ed and just take it game by game, there’s a 3-2 win in double overtime. Goals from ence matches in place of the Multnomah semester, to make up for the difficulties still a lot of soccer to be played before games. The Saints beat Western Oregon COVID-19 has posed for athletics. sophomore Kody Clements, senior Katie the end of conference,” said Head Coach Anderson, and freshman Natalie Brown University 2-0, and Vancouver Victory Prior to playing Rocky Mountain Doug Mello. Football Club, 1-0. College, the Saints played Multnomah contributed to the victory. The team is still early in the season “It was a very well-played match,” Counting the first two, unofficial match- and Eastern Oregon University. Carroll and continue to work hard as playoffs es of the season, the Fighting Saints have defeated Multnomah 8-1 and 5-0. The said assistant coach Meghan O’Connell. approach. “Carroll came out on top with a massively a record of 3-1-2. Saints also beat EOU 4-1 and 1-0. Mello added, “The team will do the fans Their official conference record is 1-1-2. On March 2 the Saints played Gonzaga nice goal.” proud even if they’re not allowed in” and On March 7 and 8, Carroll faced Eastern The Saints will face University of Provi- University in Spokane, Washington. The that “The boys are raging to go again!” dence in Great Falls on March 28 and 29. team lost the game 1-4 but gained invalu- Oregon University, ending the weekend The Fighting Saints Soccer team will with a 2-0 loss and a 0-0 tie. EOU is Due to COVID-19, no spectators will be able experience against much tougher next be playing the University of Provi- allowed. The game will be available to opposition just before their conference ranked tenth in the nation, and first in the dence in Great Falls, Montana on March Cascade Conference. livestream via YouTube. began. Gonzaga is a Division 1 school, so 28-29. The game can be live streamed on the outcomes of the match will not reflect “I’m really happy with how we played Youtube, link can be found on carrollath- EOU,” said team captain, Katie Ander- the Saints standing in conference. letics.com.

Photo courtesty of Samantha Flett Matthew Burgress carries the ball for the Saints against Eastern Oregon University on March 20. Spring football: Action on the field. Quiet in the stands. “We played well but at the end of the never broke. We just need to get them off The loss drops Carroll to 1-1 for the Josh Mansfield game, Oregon was the better team,” said the field quicker,” Purcell said. season, after a close win (14-12) against Staff Writer Troy Purcell, head coach of the Football Despite the strong rushing game and an Rocky Mountain College March 13. Team. overall strong defensive game, a fumble While playoffs are still on the line this Four games. Carroll dominated the rushing game, in the second quarter and blocked punt shortened season, Purcell’s priorities lie After nearly a year and a half since the with Matthew Burgess, sophomore, Junc- in the third were both capitalized on by elsewhere. Fighting Saints were last on the gridiron, tion City, Oregon, rushing for 134 yards. Eastern Oregon, and proved too great to “Of course, we want to be in the play- they will have four games this year to “Matthew is an incredible player,” Pur- overcome. offs … but this season is just competitive prove their preparation during COVID cell said. “We just need to capitalize on “Special teams mistakes were the dif- spring ball, and we are going to capitalize has paid off. those opportunities that he’s giving us.” ference maker in that game,” Purcell said. on that time to get our younger guys some And the results thus far have been, at Eastern Oregon was led by quarterback Despite those mistakes, Purcell had experience on the field. We want them best, mixed. Kai Quinn who threw for 216 yards, nothing but praise for his staff. comfortable and ready to go next year.” Carroll lost 28-0 against Eastern Or- including one touchdown pass in the “We’ve got a couple new hires this Carroll plays Montana State Universi- egon University Saturday, March 20 in second. season and I’m really pleased with the ty-Northern Saturday, March 27 at home. their second and final away game for the “I was really proud of our defense; way that they are coming together to help season. even when it was hard, they only bent and build upon this winning program.” 12 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Back Page Jibber Jabber: What did you do on your "Spring Break?"

“I probably would have stayed in Helena and hung “My best friend's birthday happened to be with friends … but I was in quarantine for spring on the first day of break, so we stayed up break instead.” partying till 5 a.m. both nights.” -Roisin O’Neill, sophomore pre-law major, from -Katherine Fagg, sophomore health science major, Lake Oswego, Oregon from Missoula

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“I’m going on a trip with my mom (following “I slept a lot, played Xbox, and went snowboarding.” COVID precautions) and I feel a bit better about doing -Bryan Brensdal, junior health sciences, from it because we are all vaccinated.” from Billings, Montana -Cara White, junior nursing major, from “Well, my hamster Bridger, Montana died, so I was aaaaaaaaaaaaa listening to a lot of aaaaaaaaaaaaa Drake. “I got to visit home and spend time with family and I really just friends and spend some time outside which was lovely.” “Most of the population is still unvaccinated and wanted to lock in -Hannah Conrad, sophomore nursing major, therefore at-risk so I don’t think that I’ll change my and appreciate the from Spokane, Washington behaviors much.” blessings. -Elizabeth “Libby” Aguon, junior nursing major, There was also a aaaaaaaaaaaaa from Portland, Oregon “Naked and Afraid” marathon going on, “I did lots of homework on Tuesday and went skiing aaaaaaaaaaaaa so I was tuned into at Great Divide on Wednesday with two friends.” that as well.” -Matthew Glimm, freshman biology major, “I was supposed to go to Ocean Shores, Washington, from Kalispell, Montana but I couldn’t because of COVID-19.” -Sayer Patton, sophomore -Johnny Goodman, freshman education major, from biology major, from Choteau, aaaaaaaaaaaaa Newport, Washington Montana “I did a lot, first I had a sleepover with my nephew, aaaaaaaaaaaaa then I had a family dinner with my grandparents. I finished the break by driving around the Puget Sound “I didn’t relax, that’s for sure. with my bestie to all my favorite restaurants” I played softball both days.” -Shelby Sola, junior psychology major, -Sarah Conway, sophomore health sciences major, from Graham, Washington.

from Great Falls aaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaa “For my spring break I went home to Billings to see my family. It “I did homework.” was a quick trip, but I was happy to get a small refresh.” -Hayden Miller, sophomore biology major, -Kendal Compton, senior public health major, Vancouver, Washington from Billings

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“My spring break consisted of doing all the extra homework that “I stayed in town and had basketball practice. I took advantage of was piled on to help prevent students from going home.” some extra time to finish up homework.” -Audrey Brown, freshman anthrozoology major, -Jamie Pickens, junior health science major, from Plains, Montana from Helena

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“Some of my dearest friends had their family come into town and “I spent spring break working and getting some extra sleep we hung out for seven days straight. I learned I liked my friend’s because I didn’t have the time to go out of town.” parents as much as I liked them and am excited to not just visit my -Hannah Lawrence, sophomore biology major, from friends over the summer but also their families.” Monterey, California -Ben Zepeda, sophomore business major, from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho aaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaa “I did a lot of skiing in the big sky. Snow wasn’t amazing but it was still a sick time.” “I didn’t go anywhere or do anything in particular. I went on a -Nick Anderson, freshman, undecided major, from walk with a couple of friends, but other than that I did homework.” Vail, Colorado. -Aidan Scott, freshman computer information systems major, from Townsend, Montana aaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaa “I studied because the break wasn’t long enough.” -Breanna Cook, junior health science and French major, from “I had a lot of fun team bonding playing softball in Billings, Great Falls Montana.” -Whitney Durocher, sophomore biology, aaaaaaaaaaaaa from Choteau, Montana “I left Carroll College and went to my hometown of aaaaaaaaaaaaa Kalispell, Montana for my sister’s birthday party. Then I chilled for a couple days and went to Missoula for some “I spent much needed quality with my close family members Red Robin, and I came back to school.” which has been so hard due to COVID-19. Hiking outside was -Clayton Murray, junior business marketing definitely our go to.” and management major, -McKenna Bessette, freshman education major, from Kalispell from Missoula