Student Newspaper The Volume 120 Edition 3 Prospector November 12, 2020 Carroll fights COVID-19 Response to spike flattens the curve Emily Murgel and John Phillips Staff Writers hroughout the week of Oct. 11 Carroll went from two active COVID cases on Oct. 9, to roughly 70 active cases by Friday, Oct. 16. The surge in cases created an overwhelming amount of uncertainty Tfor what the rest of the semester would look like. Instead of all in-person classes, a considerable number of classes moved to Zoom. The classes that remain in person still have restrictions, such as wearing a face mask. The extent of the increase in active cases on campus was revealed by in- creased asymptomatic testing of students. In addition, Lewis and Clark County has also seen an uptick in cases which increased the possibility of community transmission. Students should continue to wear their masks in public places and while in group settings, and continue to practice social Photo courtesy of John Phillips distancing. To encourage this behavior From left to right: Freshmen Grady Case, Aidan Finnegan, Hunter Smith, and Gannon Flynn keep their distance while socializing. Carroll has implemented a COVID Cash The 280 students Carroll has helped encourage participation of campus events, Tanner Geiss, a sophomore majoring in program. were either identified as a close contact of in a safe and socially distant way. These biology. "Last year we would all hang out The COVID Cash program utilizes COVID-19 positive cases or they were a changes were implemented to help the in the hall, each other's rooms, bowling, the help of faculty and staff to look for positive case. During the peak of cases on flattening of the curve. movies, hot springs, or even have 20 of students “doing their best to reduce the campus, there were 175 students that were Many students who have not had us friends all just sit at a table. That isn't spread of COVID-19 on campus includ- actively quarantining or isolating. Not COVID may have a hard time understand- exactly the case now." ing: wearing a mask, respecting social all of the 175 students were housed on ing what many of their peers are going Fortunately, COVID conditions don't distancing, and practicing good hygiene," campus, as there are students who live off through, both in isolation and in quaran- stop many RAs like Geiss from reach- according to President John Cech’s email. campus or went home when notified that tine. COVID has also drastically changed ing out to their dormmates to make sure Students who receive “COVID Cash" will they needed to quarantine or isolate. the dorm dynamic. everything is all right. have a chance to win one of three $50 gift Carroll does distinguish a difference Unfortunately, the recent uptick in "I try to talk to them whenever I see cards in a drawing every Friday. between students who are in quarantine cases here at Carroll has only made both them and try to make sure they are doing Students and faculty currently have and students who are in isolation. Judy instances much more of a reality. OK and if classes are going well," said the option to voluntarily take asymptotic Hay Interim Dean of Students and Reten- Mason Yochum, a freshman majoring Geiss. "I usually send out emails as well testing in the Wellness Center and the PE tion explained “when you say someone is in secondary education, tested positive to let the boys know of things going on or Center. Many students took advantage of quarantined, that means they were a close for COVID and saw for himself just what changes." the asymptomatic testing after the uptick, contact of a positive case. When you say quarantine was like at Carroll. Thanks to students like Yochum and and have the ability to continue to get someone is isolated, that means they test- "Quarantine was really boring," said Geiss, Carroll College continues to show tested while asymptomatic. ed positive for the COVID-19 virus.” Yochum. "My days consisted of going perseverance and strength. However, to If a student is symptomatic and contacts There are some challenges of knowing to class, watching movies, doing some get through this time of uncertainty, all the Wellness Center, they are directed to exactly how many Carroll students have homework, and then watching more mov- students must show similar character get tested at St. Peter’s Hospital. been direct contacts and are in quarantine. ies. There wasn't anything very exciting to traits, making it easier on Carroll College The Marching Back page of Carroll’s Students who do not reside on cam- do. I didn't go outside." and Helena in the present and the future. website provides updated times and plac- pus might not notify Carroll if they are Yochum was not alone, either. During According to an email from the es for testing. required to isolate or quarantine. It is also Carroll's spike, many other students, both Marching Back Task Force, the college is Carroll was able to provide asymptom- a challenge to ensure the college knows testing positive and negative, were isolat- re-evaluating the Marching Back Plan for atic testing through a $444,000 grant from when students are a direct contact of ed to their rooms. potential process and policy updates for the Governor’s Coronavirus Relief Funds. someone who is not also a student. The rest of the students' dorm con- the spring semester, including testing and The grant will be used for COVID-19 In addition to handling housing for ditions were nowhere near as bad as serving students in isolation and quaran- testing and response planning throughout students in quarantine or isolation, Carroll those in quarantine, but it still created tine. the duration of the semester. Throughout closed high-traffic areas, including the and continues to create plenty of missed Students who have feedback can email this time and this last week Carroll has Hunthausen Activity Center, PE Center, opportunities. [email protected]. Updates to the plan administered 732 asymptomatic tests. and the STAC went from dine-in services "The whole dynamic has changed," said will be announced in early December. With the unexpected uptick in active to take-out only. cases, Carroll placed students in an Chato Hazelbaker, Vice President of off-campus location to allocate for space; Enrollment Management and Market- 21 students were placed in hotel rooms to ing stated, “We were able to turn things complete the duration of their quarantine. around very quickly, which is really a COVID at Carroll Students who live off campus and test credit to the efforts of the entire campus.” positive or are a direct contact are able to Throughout the beginning of this 5 new, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 quarantine and isolate at their off-campus semester, COVID-19 held a firm grip residency. around what students could do on and As of Nov. 10, Carroll has helped off-campus. The football season was case, with 5 current active cases. students in isolation and quarantine in 280 moved to the spring, and other sports instances since the beginning of the se- were restricted. mester. This includes students who resides There were also many cancelations and off-campus and students who have had to postponing among campus events. Some As of 5 p.m. on 11/05/2020 quarantine multiple times. campus events did move online to still

Spirit Weekend Founders Gala Fall Sports Page 13 Page 4 Page 8 2 Thursday, November 12, 2020 Editor Editorial: Speak your Truth his year has been filled with changes left and right, and unfortunately they don’t seem to be slowing down. Changes are Thappening every day and will continue to do so. Your actions and words do matter. Carroll College is not shielded from the trials and tribulations of society. Having two parents who are both Carroll alums, I have heard many tales of what Carroll College was like thirty years ago. For starters, many of the professors were priests and the campus infrastructure and size was much smaller than the Carroll that stands today. I have always argued that I have been on this campus since before I could even walk. Over the past 20 I have seen Carroll grow in ways that others may have not. I remember the excitement of being a child when I would visit the campus in the summer. Having such strong roots to Carroll and a Carroll identity, Carroll has both lived up to my expectations and fallen short. There are many changes that Carroll will make that will impact its students with the upcoming proposals for prioritization. This is the second time I have feared that one of my majors will fall victim to Photo courtesy of Patrick Hewes prioritization cuts. It is frustrating as a Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel stand outside St. Charles Hall. student to hear of changes to Carroll pro- grams through the Independent Record. o one imagined 2020 to be the are not at all related to politics and do not Now more than ever, our community Although, I recognize and appreciate the mess that it has been, from warrant any need to shred political view- needs each other. While it is true that our hard work of the committee, it is a hard quarantine, wildfires, riots, to points. country is bitterly divided, Carroll should pill to swallow that your passion may be elections. Right when it starts While everyone is entitled to their own not follow down that same path. This is disappearing. toN look up, 2020 has another punch to opinion, it is a disgrace that Carroll stu- not the time to argue over politics or who I feel that students should be able to throw at us. Living through one of the dents are being openly attacked by their should have won, rather it is a time to demonstrate their appreciation for their major, in an effort to bring some life to most divisive political climates in history professors and peers over their political learn. Have a conversation with some- the numbers that are being so rigidly has taught me many lessons, not only views. I have heard students from both one you disagree with. It’s only going to looked at. about the world, but about Carroll. red and blue sides ruthlessly tear each broaden your horizon. I have recently heard multiple testimo- This semester, across Carroll’s campus, other down. When it comes down to it, our politi- nies from Carroll alums in the PR depart- I have been hearing not only students, Carroll is better than this. Students cians are not going to be the ones that are ment and their work has inspired me to but professors as well, openly making and professors should be able to openly there for us at the end of day. However, continue down the path I am on. It is the accusations about political standpoints in discuss other viewpoints without inserting the Carroll community should be there for stories that continue to drive my passion classes. I have heard this in classes that dangerous and inappropriate connotations. each other at the end of the day. for Carroll and my future career. You don’t need to agree with every My hope is that Carroll will look to opinion, but you do need to respect the their students to hear about their experi- ences and expectations moving forward, The other person, even though they have a not just in terms of academics but also viewpoint that is different than your own. community. Our society has continued Your peers will remember the com- to push and challenge not just Carroll Prospector ments that you made. Your students will students but the institution as a whole. remember you openly attack the political I have found my place at Carroll and party that you do not agree with. find comfort in the relationships I have Voting for one candidate over another, built with friends and professors. Howev- does not make you a better person. Nor er, I feel that there is still work to be done. does it make someone with different po- Carroll has the opportunity to grow and litical views a bad person. There is not a embrace the community and challenges ahead of us. Editors: Staff: right side and a wrong side. They are just Students actions and vocalizations are Kelsey Jones Vicente Gallardo different sides, plain and simple. crucial to creating an environment that is A person’s political views do not define welcoming and promotes change that stu- Emily Murgel John Phillips who they are. Their personal qualities, dents want. Our student body should be their character, and morals define them. able to vocally express their opinions and Paige Wollan Carroll College is considered to be the concerns so we are able to move forward. light of the Northwest, and it's time we Change is inevitable as Carroll and Car- Faculty Adviser: Caitlin Troyer let our humility and love for others shine roll’s students continue to work through through. the turmoil within society. However, there Brent Northup Shelby Sola is an opportunity to implement positive Megan Michelotti change that will benefit Carroll for years Truly yours, to come. Editorial & Design: Truly yours, Kelsey Jones Hellie Badaruddin Emily Murgel Wayne Klinkel Veronica Mohrmann We want YOU to write for Contact: The Advertising and 406-447-4501 Office Manager: Prospector Patrick Hewes We are looking for photographers and journalists! If interested please contact: The Prospector [email protected] 406-447-4501 Thursday, November 12, 2020 3 Campus

Photo courtesy of Amber Barnes The cast of "The Toilet Paper Caper" from left to right: Tom Trangmoe, KC Thomas, Ethan Melton, Tabitha Southworth, Lily Hoelscher, and Cailin Spencer during Spirit Weekend Spirit Week continues through uptick in cases John Phillips pandemic, protests, our political elections, made several transitions a breeze. “We weren't allowed to touch each oth- Staff Writer or personal struggles.” "The biggest one [challenge] that sticks er, which made the fight scenes especially In a time of uncertainty and rigorous The poetry reading created strong out in my mind was the live stream aspect challenging,” said Kenneth Thomas, a studying, students had the opportunity to momentum for the many events that fol- of it," said Sydney Mammano, a junior junior psychology major. “Thankfully, enjoy themselves during a weekend full lowed it with its themes of faith and beau- psychology and theatre major. "We didn't the cast and our director were creative of fun during Spirit Weekend. ty, including a different, yet equally fun have just the actors and the space to enough to work around these issues.” Spirit Weekend took place from Friday, and informative Zoom event by History worry about, now we had to worry about The fun and adaptive play wrapped up Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18. The Professor Jeanette Fregulia. the image on the cameras, the audio, the the three days of Spirit Weekend. The three-day event was kicked off with a Fregulia presented a lesson on the lighting, and the mics we used. Some new staff's ability to adapt and overcome chal- poetry reading by one of Carroll's English history of chocolate. During the lesson, challenges we haven't exactly had to ma- lenges is reflective of the theme through- Professors, Kay Satre. Fregulia talked about the Mayan's use of neuver before. As the production went on, out campus, whether it's COVID testing Satre read poems on Zoom from Sister chocolate, chocolate coming to Europe, however, each little aspect improved." or a poetry reading on Zoom. Annette Moran. Moran was a very influ- among many other things. Besides technology, the actors them- Spirit Weekend offered students a fun ential professor at Carroll College, whose After the informative history lesson selves also struggled with the COVID escape from the current situation of the poems show the importance of strength in on chocolate, the theatre department put restrictions. world today. saddening and difficult times. on their first play of the academic school “These wonderful poems show such year, "The Toilet Paper Caper." 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Because the Founder’s Gala could not be held in person, it was virtu- Tally hosted. Running for approximately 35 minutes, the event was live streamed through a central “hub” on Friday, Nov. 6 Abby Racicot, Skyler Maccoun, Bre Cook sing in a pre-recorded video for the Founders Gala. Photo courtesy of Carroll College at 6:30 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. The master of ceremony was Fran college experiences and how Carroll has Albrecht, a Carroll College trustee and the impacted their lives for the better. Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Mon- Following the student’s experiences, the tana Providence Health Foundation. screen filled with the Chancellor of Car- Monsignor Kevin O’Neill, the chair of roll College, Bishop Austin Vetter, who the board of trustees and Carroll alum- has been in Helena for the past 11 months ni, opened the evening in prayer as the serving the college and community. beauty of St. Helena’s Cathedral echoed “I am so grateful for the generosity of behind him. so many to Carroll College, particularly “Even though distance may keep us leading up to this event...Thank you, and I apart due to the times in which we live, promise you we will continue to be good Christ is with us always. He goes before stewards with the gifts that you’ve given us to lead us; He is behind us to protect us,” said Bishop Vetter. “We don’t take us; beside us to encourage us; above us to them or you for granted.” bless us. We make Him the most welcome The main focus of the event resounds in guest in the temple of our souls,” Monsi- Carroll College’s motto: “Not for school, gnor O'Neill prayed. but for life” (“Non scholae, sed vitae”). Carroll College President, John Cech, The board of trustees, faculty, staff, the followed in a purple bow tie to thank Carroll community, and students realize everyone for celebrating and supporting that our college stands on the shoulders of Carroll College, a school he loves dearly. so many, especially in difficult times like Perhaps the most important thank you this past year. to the donors came next from the students, As of Nov. 10, 121 people have donat- the ones who benefit the most from the ed for a total of $304,441 out of the set donor's generosity. Shae Bills, ASCC goal of $325,000. Donations are accepted president, and Emily McLean, a resident through Nov. 30. assistant on Carroll’s campus, shared their Photo courtesy of Carroll College President John Cech addresses the Founders Gala.

This map is all the locations of those registered for the 2020 Founders Gala. Thursday, November 12, 2020 5 Campus Dr. Greiner lectures on the works of St. Bonaventure Vicente Gallardo Throughout the lecture, the attend- ees were invited to enter into a careful Staff Writer examination of the depth and richness of On Nov. 5, students, prospective Bonaventure’s work. students, faculty, and community mem- “Dr. Greiner offered an accessible and bers met virtually on Zoom to listen to engaging way to examine Bonaventure's Carroll’s Associate Professor of Theology even for those who don’t know a lot about Katherine Greiner present a lecture titled, Catholicism,” said Taylor Potts, a junior “On the Mountaintop: Exploring Saint biochemistry major, from Great Falls, Bonaventure's The Soul’s Journey into Montana. God.” After the lecture was finished, attendees This lecture is a part of Carroll’s Fall were able to engage in a brief Q&A ses- Faculty Lecture series, and designed to sion, with questions ranging everywhere give insight to the Carroll class experi- from Greiner’s own expertise, to the ence for prospective students and their ways individuals can apply the insights of parents. The presentation was an exam- Bonaventure in their own lives during the ination of Bonaventure’s influential work, COVID-19 pandemic. interspersed with Greiner’s own analysis “It was so enjoyable to be able to share and expertise. Bonaventure's great work,” said Greiner. “We have great faculty, and anytime “I think we are all hungering for more the community and prospective students robust engagement with our contempla- can hear them talk about their work it is tive wisdom figures, like Bonaventure. inspiring," said Vice President of Enroll- He invites us to cultivate our desire for ment Chato Hazelbaker. "I walked away God through quiet contemplation and wanting to sign up for Dr. Greiner's next solitude.” class.” Photo courtesy of Carroll College Katherine Greiner Rape allegation on campus leads to arrest Kelsey Jones without consent, according to KTVH. KTVH. services for emotional and mental sup- The allegations stem from an alleged Carroll College is fully cooperating port. The Friendship Center is another Editor incident on campus on Oct. 31. with local authorities, and as well as resource for students who are in need A Carroll College student, Jacob Medders is listed as a linebacker on investigating and following Title IX of support. The Friendship Center has a Medders, 20, from California, was the Carroll College football roster. procedures, according to the Carroll 24-hour crisis line, that can be reached arrested in Helena on Nov. 1 on charges Medders is scheduled to enter his plea College Campus Security email. (406) 442-6800. of felony aggravated sexual intercourse on Nov. 24 in District Court and is being Students are encouraged to use the held at a $40,000 bond, according to Wellness Center’s free counseling Carroll student activities adjust to COVID Vicente Gallardo “Our main concern has been listening semester we were having the best partici- selves in quarantine and isolation this to the students and making sure they feel pation we've ever had in CAMP events… year, they can enter it as a time of good Staff Writer like their voices are being heard, and also The outdoors shines during COVID life-quieting: seeking the love and voice The widespread cancelation of events trying to be safe to protect the students as because you're able to distance easily, of Jesus in the silence and going forth here at Carroll has thrown a wrench in well,” said Sabrina Crooks, ASCC vice whereas activities indoors are not quite as in renewed hope, health and expectation many plans of clubs and activity orga- president and a senior biology major from easy. We're going to try and keep up all when they rejoin society.” nizers and elicited a variety of reactions. Nine Mile Falls, Washington. “It's been our activities through the winter.” Despite sobering realities and unfore- Despite the widespread cancelation, orga- tough in a lot of ways.” Although programs have been able to seen challenges, programs at Carroll have nizers maintain a hopeful and optimistic Many organizers have had to negotiate successfully adapt to COVID precautions been able to reflect on what has been done demeanor looking forward to next semes- around an entirely unprecedented set of and are optimistic about the future, rapid well, and hope to carry these lessons into ter, and reflecting on lessons learned from challenges. changes have certainly not been easy to next semester. the fall. “One of the biggest challenges has been manage. “Everyone has been accepting of the “With the onset of the Coronavirus being creative within the COVID restric- “The restrictions and considerations precautions and I have been proud of outbreak we once again had to adjust,” tions, and coming up with events with the around COVID-19 have had a pretty big the students and responsibility they have said Patrick Harris, director of Student goal to be more personable and to help impact on Campus Ministry events and shown. The numbers are all going down Activities. “We worked to offer theater with stress,” said Jenny Tu, the CSA di- offerings in 2020,” said Deidre Casey, the and I think students are doing a good job shows, concerts, and other events on re- rector, and a senior communication major, associate director of Campus Ministry. of being cautious,” said Shae Bills, the corded sessions that students could watch from Seattle, Washington. “Learning to be “We have had to give up some extremely ASCC president, and a junior from Ennis, at their convenience. We also researched flexible has been the major lesson of the impactful gatherings, including freshman Montana. “I think what we learned is and shared possible activities for those in semester.” and sophomore retreats this September that students are really seeking purpose quarantine.” Despite the current set of challenges and two Searches so far. It has been a year in their lives. Next semester, we want to Maintaining appropriate social distanc- posed by COVID-19, some programs that reminds us to seek Jesus in a personal provide even more community opportu- ing and safety protocols for in-person have enjoyed great successes. way and take the time to pray regularly to nities for students, and I want to remind events and providing virtual opportunities “If anything, we've seen an increase know Him better and intercede for each students that they are welcome to email have been at the forefront of every organi- in participation,” said Bradly Maddock, other. It is our hope to encourage and me. ASCC is here for them and can raise zation's considerations. director of CAMP. “At the start of this equip students so that if they find them- their concerns to the administration.” Campus Mass schedule All Saints’ Chapel Sunday: 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. Monday: 4 p.m. Tuesday: 4 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 p.m. Thursday: 12:20 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. (Cathedral of St. Helena)

Confession Monday: 3:15-3:45 p.m. (All Saints’ Chapel) Wednesday: 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. (All Saints’ Chapel) Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. (Cathedral of St. Helena)

Adoration Daily: Noon-10 p.m. (Trinity Hall Chapel) Thursday-Friday: 10 p.m.-8 a.m. (All Saints’ Chapel)

6 ō Thursday, November 12, 2020 CAMPUS Voices Of Carroll: Experiences with COVID on campus

Emily Murgel has COVID-19, I have already been Hall: “I was lucky, and didn't have says "It's my 21st, you honk we exposed by them, and have possibly any challenges.” drink!" and then were able to enjoy Editor passed it onto other people.” Tu: “It took me a while to process a nice day outside and seeing people Skyler Maccoun, senior when I was told that I was a direct as they drove by that day. Not the civil engineering major, from contact. I go through the stage of ideal birthday but it was still a great Sacramento, California: “Every denials, and make excuses in my time.” OVID-19 has caused person's experience with COVID-19 head that would convince myself Hoikkala: “I watched a lot of multiple changes to is very different. For most people that I was not even that close of Netflix and worked on homework.” our everyday lives. our age, it presents as a normal cold, a contact. Usually it will take me Jones: “One thing I did while Many of us all have but other people could end up in a few days to process all this and in quarantine was watch A LOT of had very different the hospital with it. My experience won’t be able to focus on school. Criminal Minds on Netflix Party experiences with the with it is that I was exposed multiple Another challenge I have faced is with my friends.” virus. Over the past couple of weeks times, and then also got the actual that I HATE Zoom classes. I prefer Parra Gutierrez: “I was able to CCarroll’s campus has seen many virus itself. My house and I took in person interaction, and it is way sharpen my cooking skills. I did a lot different changes, accompanied with the responsibility of quarantining more engaging. It is very easy for me of cooking.” new challenges to making it through when we found out we were exposed to lose focus during a Zoom class, the semester. because we didn't want the chance of and I understand that it is my own The story of COVID at Carroll spreading it to someone who may be problem.” What is one piece of advice can’t be told in number of positives at high risk. This was a tough choice Maccoun: “I think one of the you would give to other or number quarantined. The because it meant two quarantines for hardest parts about having the only way to get a sense of what’s us but we made it and got some good actual virus is not having energy to students about COVID-19? happened this semester is to listen roommate bonding in as well. Yes, complete tasks like school work and Snyder: to the voices of students living and part of it was tough and mentally just not feeling well. It's hard with “Don’t be dumb, wear a studying through pandemic times. took a toll, but we made it through a normal cold to keep doing school, mask but also understand that there Even students who never test and people really do show a lot of but I have noticed that having is a balance to everything.” Tupper: positive are affected. They worry. support in Helena.” COVID-19 really takes my energy “Try and avoid close They quarantine. They have trouble Savy Hoikkala, junior nursing to do a lot in a day. School has contact with a lot of people because focusing on their courses. The major, from Billings, Montana: been tougher in quarantine and with having to tell them that you have Prospector sought out 8 students to “COVID got me.. I have never felt the virus but professors are really COVID-19 and that they have to share their stories. sicker.. it was four awful days of understanding if you reach out to quarantine for 14 days really sucks.” Hall: Not all students who have been sickness and then my fifth day I slept them. They know it is difficult and “Get a planner so you make interviewed tested positive for 14 hours.” are willing to be flexible. ” sure to get everything since you're COVID, but each have unique Noelle Jones, junior business Hoikkala: “I had a hard time likely to put it off.” Tu: stories about their experiences in major, from San Ramon, playing "catch up", I was a whole “There is no one to blame quarantine. California: “It was not the most week behind in school and it stressed when you are COVID-19 positive or fun I've had! However, I was me out a lot. In quarantine I realized a direct contact. Just be responsible asymptomatic so it definitely could how much I took for granted, and think about the other people. have been worse.” whether it was eating dinner with my We are in quarantine not just for What was your experience Jesus Parra Gutierrez, senior friends or going to class in person. ourselves, but also for others. Most like with COVID-19 or being communication major, from San At the end of the day I was very of us are not in high risk situations because we are young and healthy. contact traced? Rafael, California: “Annoying thankful for my amazing friends and and scaring. Annoyed because I the faculty/staff members who called We will get it and get over it and be Josie Snyder, senior received more than seven phone and checked in on me.” able to move on with our lives, but communication major, from calls for contact tracing in one day. Jones: “I didn't feel as though I there are a lot of other people that Billings, Montana: “You can’t I feel that they could have charted had many challenges with academics can get it and die. So we should take escape it. I have been staying safe, it better in the sense that if they and COVID together. My teachers it seriously, and if you don't give two but no matter what happens if you had already contacted an individual were very accommodating which s**** about getting it yourself, just are roommates with people you are hopefully they would be removed was great.” think about other people that could automatically contacted.” off of the list. In reference to being Parra Gutierrez: “I was not able be deeply affected by it.” Francie Tupper, junior scared, it's more of being scared of to create or solidify my relationships Maccoun: “One piece of advice psychology major, from Helena, the unknown. You hear all of these with peers and professors. I would give other students is to Montana: “So, I reported my stories to people’s reactions, but COVID-19 also diminished my drive actually take precaution when you positive COVID-19 test as well as you don’t know how you will react. to study.” find out you were exposed even if any students who were my close Especially for someone like me who the health department doesn't call contacts to Emily Busby. However, has asthma.” you. They are backed up and relying on people to take precautions and someone who I did not put down as What was one thing you a close contact but who lives with be responsible. It is important for did while in quarantine? the health of others who may get me was told to quarantine because What were some of the we share a living space despite really sick or hospitalized because of Snyder: the fact that I hadn't been in close challenges you faced with “Binge watched a lot of COVID-19. ” contact with them for at least a few academics and COVID-19? television.” Hoikkala: “My fellow classmates Tupper: days before I was exposed. We “I was lucky enough to make sure you are being smart and Snyder: received conflicting instructions “I struggle finding any be quarantined with my parents and if you need help DON'T be afraid to on how contacts should quarantine motivation because I constantly brother in Helena, so we played a lot ask for it. There are lots of people on and that made things harder. So, my feel like I’m working and I have no of family board and card games! I and off campus who are willing to experience with contact tracing was break. I have the same schedule, but also watched a lot of CSI.” help.” Hall: not great.” it feels like it is never the same.” “Played video games.” Jones: “Advice I have for other Devon Hall, junior engineering Tupper: “The biggest challenge I Tu: “I eat a lot. I would constantly students in quarantine is to call your major, from Great Falls, Montana: had academically with COVID-19 be cooking, eating and snacking. friends and family every day. They “It wasn't bad at all, just felt like a was staying motivated to do I also do some crafts and watch will keep you sane while you're in little cold.” homework and participate in class. movies with my roommates. When isolation.” Jenny Tu, senior Mostly I just wanted to sleep and/ my result is negative and I still need Parra Gutierrez: “COVID-19 communication major, from or watch Netflix, but knew I had to to finish my quarantine, I would go isn’t permanent. Keep your head Seattle, Washington: “It can continue doing school. Because I on walks and hikes, lots of them. It up there is always lows before the be very frustrating being a direct wasn't hit super hard by the virus, gets me outside and balances out all highs. The lower the low, the higher contact because the process of I felt almost obligated to continue the food I'm eating.” the high.” Maccoun: developing symptoms then going participating like normal despite “I turned 21 in to get tested takes a lot of time. By being sick.” quarantine so we hung out outside the time I get a notice that my friend our house and put a sign out that Thursday, November 12, 2020 ≈ç 7 CAMPUS

What was the most experience in quarantine but I events or games that are classic Jones: “My biggest concern this challenging part of being in think from what I have heard about Carroll events. It's also been hard semester was for the people who quarantine? quarantine on campus is mentally it's because just not being out in Helena were at high risk.” hard to be so isolated or on campus because Parra Gutierrez: “Being able to but Carroll is doing of quarantine, it feels Snyder: “I am an extrovert so lack graduate in the spring. As well as good trying to listen to like you miss out on of human interaction was a really creating the best memories possible the student's needs. ” life a bit. ” tough time for me, especially outside before adulting.” Hoikkala: Hoikkala: of my house.” “Carroll can improve “Academically I was Tupper: “The toughest part for communication with stressed that I wouldn't me was being cooped up at home for Any closing thoughts students, ensuring that be able to catch up, I so long. I enjoy going and getting a on COVID-19 and this they really do have I definitely had hate missing class and coffee or going to the grocery store everything they need I felt I was missing the semester? or even chatting with the neighbors, a hard time and check in on them.” opportunities to learn so being in one place for 10+ days Jones: “The food concentrating in my labs.” Snyder: “My thoughts are straight was a bummer.” could be warmer when on school Jones: “I was on the everyone is going through the same Hall: “Most challenging part of given to us. My meals phone with my friends thing, but it is okay to complain quarantining was the urge to do while in were always somewhat and family a lot more about it. If you need to vent, vent something physically outside.” cold when I got them.” quarantine. than I normally would about it.” Tu: “As a house, my roommates Parra Gutierrez: and had more spare Tupper: “I think it would have and I have been pretty responsible - Francie Tupper “Don’t take away our time to talk to my been much smarter and healthier when it comes to quarantining. breaks, just because home town friends as for Carroll to have opted for fully When we find out that we have we are in quarantine well.” online classes for this whole been exposed, we would go into doesn’t mean we Parra Gutierrez: semester and required professors quarantine before we even get are on vacation. Just “In regards to athletics to create an online-conducive contacted by the health department. because we are at our football season learning environment. Some of my That's a decision we would make as home with COVID-19 was postponed. You professors have done this and have a house, but oftentimes, we would doesn’t mean we are able to just would think that it would create been successful at it and I feel much know people that are direct contacts log in to Zoom classes. Bring back more time to build chemistry more confident in that information as well, but choose not to quarantine syllabus day, or a day that students and increase our physical fitness. than that of the classes where we because they were not contacted by have to make up work. We are in this However, COVID-19 has proven either went online at the beginning the health department. This can be together, rather than alone. These are otherwise especially with social of the outbreak or I had to go online frustrating seeing people not taking not individual battles.” distancing guideline. My social because of COVID-19. I really wish precaution. It can be challenging to life has diminished greatly. As an there was more consistency in how see other people living their lives extrovert it hurts. In regards to Dr. Cech and the Marching Back while we are stuck in quarantine, but academia I already struggle and the Team decided to handle COVID-19 it is our own decision.” How did this impact your added pressure from COVID-19, before and during the beginning of Maccoun: “The most challenging academic, athletic, or social makes it harder to stay motivated the semester….I feel that there has part of quarantine was during our life? and learn efficiently and effectively.” been little to no student input that's second quarantine when I actually been recognized and respected. had symptoms and was a lot more Snyder: “My soccer season got Hall: “COVID-19 wasn't too mentally drained from everything. I pushed back, but we are still getting bad but I know it impacts everyone think it was hard to find motivation a season which has provided some What has been your differently, so stay safe, and stay to do school and not just be lazy.” hope. My social life has definitely biggest concern this frosty.” Hoikkala: “The most challenging changed as I am not on campus as semester? Tu: “It has definitely been a part about quarantine was not having much anymore. I have started to lose different semester, and not an easy in person interaction, I am a social motivation for my classes and am Snyder: “This and next semester one. Hopefully by next semester, a butterfly so I love talking to people having to take it day by day.” are my final semesters here at vaccine would be out, and till then, and it's just not the same when it's Tupper: “I definitely had a hard Carroll. I am worried about not we should all be more empathetic over the phone.” time concentrating on school while having any form of closure for my and caring as a community. This is Jones: “The most challenging was in quarantine, so I did see a slight senior year.” not an easy time, and everyone is not being able to leave the room, I decline in my performance, but not Tupper: “The mental health coping with it differently, reaching had to rely on others for the basics enough to affect my overall GPA of Carroll College students. WE out to a friend or family, I think that I needed.” or class standing. I had to work ARE ALL STRUGGLING! I am a everyone can all use a little extra Parra Gutierrez: “Being able harder to achieve the same level of high-achieving student who enjoys social interaction from a familiar and to effectively learn in classes that academics I normally do for those learning and has been blessed with friendly face. ” traditionally depend more on in 10+ days, but I succeeded. I did miss an affinity for academics, yet I am Maccoun: “Overall, I just want person instruction.” my social life a lot. I have a close overly stressed and struggling this people to be responsible when you group of maybe 3-4 friends who I semester, along with many other are exposed because it might suck at normally see a few times a week, but students. I am confident that the the time, but being safe keeps others How could Carroll improve I isolated myself once the Carroll majority of Carroll students are more who are at more risk alive. Yes, us in aiding students in outbreak started to avoid getting sleep deprived, stressed, and anxious college students will survive and quarantine? exposed and definitely missed those this semester than any semester in be okay after COVID-19, but your social interactions.” the past. We are not doing so great grandparents or even parents might Hall: “The only thing quarantine mentally, for many, many reasons.” not be well after it, so just remember Snyder: “Having professors affected was my social life where I Hall: “My biggest concern this to protect your loved ones by taking recognize that students who are in couldn't go see friends.” semester was (trying not to get) one extra precaution. ” quarantine may be sick, and it should Tu: “Being in quarantine definitely COVID-19.” Hoikkala: “COVID-19 you have be treated just like how illness was impacted my social life a lot. I find Tu: “My biggest concern this taught me many things as I am sure before COVID-19-19. Just because it hard to stay in contact with friends semester was my professors. I have many others, but it is time for you we are able to be in class, via when I am in quarantine. I'm already professors that are still holding to go because you have overstayed Zoom, does not mean that students not the best at staying in contact with in person classes or did earlier your welcome.” don’t need extra help or those same people, and quarantine kind of gives this semester. I am just concerned Jones: “I don’t want to see anyone extensions as before COVID-19.” me an excuse to not interact with about their own health and safety get hurt by this virus on campus.” Tupper: “I have heard many people that are not in the house with because the virus can be spread so Parra Gutierrez: “I appreciate stories about students not receiving me. For school work, it gives me a easily around the campus. I am also Carroll’s concern for students. food while in quarantine, so lot more time to do homework and concerned about going home over However, I feel that the way the that definitely needs to be fixed. work ahead since I don't work when break and possibly exposing it to past two semesters and upcoming I also think there needs to be I am in quarantine.” my family since I have not gotten semester has been planned has done more confidentiality for students, Maccoun: “This impacted my COVID-19 yet.” more damage to students social, especially when there are people academic life and my social life. Maccoun: “My biggest concern mental, physical, emotional, and who work both at Carroll and the Academically it was a lot harder to this semester has been academics I academic states than it has benefited health department.” stay focused and succeed in school. think. Knowing senior year has a lot the students. I wish that Carroll Hall: “Not sure how they can help Zoom is effective but I think no of big projects and assignments, it's would’ve been more open to student quarantined students.” matter your major, it's hard to do been hard because quarantine affects feedback, and I hope that become Tu: “I personally live off campus, well through a screen because the the ability to work in groups. ” more open to student feedback on so I don't interact with Carroll at all interactive piece of learning is gone Hoikkala: “This semester my how the entire semester went. Rather when I'm in quarantine. ” for the most part. Socially, it's been biggest concern is whether or not than creating a year plan on how to Maccoun: “As a student who hard, too, because it's my senior Carroll will open and be "normal" handle COVID-19. ” lives off campus I had a lot different year and there haven't been as many next semester.” 8 ≈ç Thursday, November 12, 2020 CAMPUS A farewell You are not a trend Megan Michelotti clear skin. I thought beauty was an put down cosmetics, plastic surgeries, to Carroll exclusive category you had to fit, not or popular beauty trends. I realize that Columnist something you could personalize and life is hard, and sometimes looking in define for yourself, because no one ever the mirror is the scariest thing you’ll do College Define “pretty.” Actually, define your told or taught me otherwise. all day. However, I do want people to idea of “pretty” because everyone has a Over the past few years, there have be more aware and think critically about Caitlin Troyer (she/her) different definition of the word, even if been some new beauty trends that have the decisions they make in regards to left me feeling ambivalent. The beauty trends. society tries to define it for us. Perhaps Columnist it’s time we as a society started thinking trends that have hit close to home are the You have to do what you have to do and talking about beauty in a different henna or tattooed freckles and the curl to feel at home in your skin, but just As my time at Carroll draws to a close, I way. The thing about beauty trends and creams that make your hair look like make sure what you are doing to your have much to reflect on. Freshmen year, I standards is that it’s a race where the natural curls. skin isn’t making someone else doubt would never have imagined that this is how finish line is constantly moving, and I On one hand, seeing parts of me that their’s. No one should be made to feel my senior year would end in the midst of a am tired of running. are unchangeable being made into a like they are a trend because beauty isn’t pandemic. However, just as confounding to First, let’s look at markets that play a beauty trend was and is at times still an adjective, but a feeling that all should me is looking at the women I have become huge role in defining beauty - the trends disheartening because it brings up be invited to experience. today from the perspective of my wide- and standards. As of 2020 in the United questions I don’t have answers to. Why It took a long time, but I love my eyed freshman self. These past years have States, the cosmetic industry is worth couldn’t they have been “cool” when freckles, curls, and height. I’ve changed complicated me and simplified me. They've $49.2 billion. The American plastic I was growing up and struggling? How my insecurities to securities, even if I surgery market size is projected to hit long until freckles and curly hair go out still have bad days. Beauty is not some- rearranged me and put me back together of style again? How long until I’m not thing that is insurmountable; it’s society time and time again to shape and evolve me around $67 billion by 2026. To me, this shouts that we are seen as “in?” that is. Remember that next time you’re into someone who would make my past self a price tag because society and the me- On the other hand, the forged freckles scrolling through Instagram, staring at very proud. dia make far more money off people’s and curls have made others feel better the highlights of other peoples’ lives. You can’t come to a place like Carroll insecurities, than they do off people who about themselves, and the trendiness of That girl’s or guy’s page you like some College and leave without having gained are comfortable in their own skin, hence them has made society more accepting much? They have insecurities too. something. I became strong, self-assured, why beauty standards are unattainable of these traits and helped broaden them Insecurities are not inherent. No one confident. I became an advocate. It was the and why trends are always changing. to fit under the umbrella term of “beau- is born feeling uncomfortable with their people at Carroll who helped me to become I was born with freckles and curly, tiful.” I guess there's two sides to every appearance or way of being; subsequent- the person I am now, from my freshman blonde hair, and I am 5-foot-9. Believe coin, and I wake up on a different side ly, the birthplace of insecurities are other year roommate, to the incredible women me, if I had it my way, I’d be short every day. peoples’ perceptions and judgments with tan, clear skin and straight, dark I acknowledge that this is a complaint about someone who differs from them. I met as a Resident Advisor, friends who about beauty trends and standards com- With great judgments comes the great became family, professors who genuinely hair. Congrats to society and the media, they’ve made me want what I don’t ing from a white, blond-haired, blue- responsibility to hold them to yourself if care about me, faculty who went out of their have. eyed woman in a progressive society. I they are harmful to others. way to make my Carroll experience possi- Growing up, I was made to feel inse- can’t imagine what it is like for women, What would society be like if inse- ble. I have done a lot of growing, and I’m cure before I even knew what insecure men, transgenders, and genderfluids curities were embraced and celebrated not done yet. was because few, if any, of my peers who don’t even have the representation, instead of exploited with a price tag However, Carroll has some growing to do looked like my curly-haired, freckled space, resources, and/or privilege to attached? One thing is for sure, a lot of as well. St. John Paul II states that Carroll self. All the “pretty” girls were small complain about these sorts of things. markets would go down, and a lot of “is meant to be a beacon to the Church in with straight, brown hair and tanned, I’m not writing this to guilt anyone or happiness would go up. the northwest.” Carroll cannot accomplish that so long as it excludes certain groups of people from its narrative. Carroll needs to change. It needs to start putting the safety The badge is up in smoke of its own students above the image of the college. Students of color should never Shelby Sola The same girls who post about saving events of this year have unfolded. have to fear for their own safety. LGBTQ+ our oceans every Earth Day, but still use Despite the many differences we students should not have to be censored and Columnist plastic straws, are now covering their have all faced this year, those who have discriminated against. Sexism should not be Instagram feeds with false media stories publicly bashed and minimized the peo- 2020 will go down in the books as one and black squares that are supposed to ple with counteracting opinions send a tolerated, especially from professors. This prove they are not racist. bigger message than those who have not school needs to be ADA compliant so that of the most bizarre years yet, and we all have the privilege of telling our kids Individuals are now being threatened spoken up at all. this school can be accessible to all students, and grandkids about how crazy it was to and shamed if they support police offi- There have been police officers who not just able-bodied ones. Carroll College live through it. We have mourned losses, cers. The same police officers who still have used unjustifiable force, however, needs to stop only upholding the values celebrated victories, and have kept our go to work every day, and answer your it does not mean the entire system is and concerns of straight, white, able-bodied distance from each other, all while still 911 calls even after you harm them, corrupt and unjust. Imagine pursuing a men. It’s time for change. standing together to support one of the destroy the cities they protect, and call job in a field that has been drug through When I first started writing this letter I biggest movements in history. them names. How bizarre is that? We’re the dirt with hate, it’s as terrifying as wasn’t sure what call to action I could give. This movement was sparked one grown adults and people that hate us for it is exciting. And while some might So much of what needs to be changed rests Monday afternoon in Minneapolis, and having different opinions. think I’m crazy for wanting to be a cop, outside of the capabilities of the student blew up on social media. However, Without knowing all of the facts of whether it be because they hate cops, or only portions of an entire situation were the incidents, rioters shouted the names because they know what cops are going body, but I’ve decided that I am calling ev- of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Jacob through currently and who in their right eryone to love. Including students, staff, fac- filmed and posted all over social media. The news of the death of George Floyd Blake, and a number of other individuals mind would want to be in that position, ulty, and administrators. I want to challenge spread like wildfire, and buildings and into the streets as they burned buildings it has only motivated me to want it you to show kindness. Let it be your first small businesses went up in smoke. and threw explosive devices at police. more. thought when you encounter others. Leave Police were no longer our heroes, they Cities across America, including Chica- After much consideration and endless judgment for God, look past your differenc- were our enemies. People of all colors go, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle talks with my friends and family, those es, and greet people with love. Love is what slandered the badge, and compromised have seen destruction and violence that who fall on both sides of the divide, I it will take to transform this campus. the safety of our sworn-in protectors. have killed civilians, injured cops, and have decided that this is a career that I What would Carroll look like if we all What was supposed to be “the summer damaged property. will thrive in. I want to be the cop that went out of our way to do acts of kindness? of love” became the summer of destruc- The meaning behind the protests has people remember because of my kind- If we stood with our LGBTQ+ students and tion and utter chaos. been lost among the chaos. It’s no longer ness and compassion, who didn’t look at COVID-19 was no longer an issue, about police brutality and systematic skin color or gender and who fairly en- our students of color? If we advocated for racism, it’s about who can do the most forced the law. I hope to be a difference the dignity of the human person rather than but supporting a movement based purely on media manipulation was now every- harm and the target is pinned on police in the community I serve and to change seeking to diminish others? one’s top priority. The split between left officers. the minds of individuals who post all This school would undergo a transfor- and right grew deeper and wider and has Protesting is a beautiful way to help over their social media that all cops are mation so great that its light could not be left our country more divided than ever, make a difference and fight for a change, bad. Living near Seattle throughout the quelled. Let’s start putting kindness first, but and it’s not just a split between parties, however, it has reached a point where riots has made me more passionate than let’s not stop there. it’s a split between family and friends. the unnecessary destruction is irrevers- ever. I have a lot to criticize Carroll for, but I Imagine the conversations at the dinner ible and the damage is unrecoverable. I’m going into this field knowing that also have a lot to be grateful for. Most of table this Thanksgiving, and that’s as- Protests have turned into riots, which not everyone will love cops, and I won’t all, I am grateful that Carroll helped me find suming you’re still invited. has left our officers exhausted and has be able to change everyone’s minds, but my voice, a voice that is not just for this The sad reality of the Black Lives resulted in the resignation of more offi- I’m also going into this field knowing Matter movement is that people who cers than ever before. that I will perform every day with love school, but for life, so that I could speak out The concept of demolishing the city in my heart for all of the individuals I against these injustices. We all have a voice. don’t even care about the meaning behind the movement are showing up you live in, is a concept I’ll never grasp. will protect, regardless of race, gender, Let’s use it. We all have a heart. It’s time to to small businesses, big businesses, It is not sending the message of protect- religion, and social status. Not all cops prioritize love over differences. and even black-owned businesses, and ing black lives, it’s sending the message are bad, and I am determined to prove “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and leaving them with nothing but the shirts of hate and obliteration. Hate paints an that to everyone I encounter. the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” on their backs and damage that they may ugly color on people, and it has shown Proverbs 31:26. never recover from. through in many individuals as the Thursday, November 12, 2020 ≈ç 9 CAMPUS Campus events sundaysunday mondaymonday tuesdaytuesday wednesdaywednesday thursdaythursday fridayfriday saturdaysaturday

Selection of spring classes begins 12:30 p.m. Study Abroad: 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass1 Selection of spring classes 2 Selection of spring classes 3 Selection of spring classes 4 Russia & Ukraine 5 6:30 p.m. Founders Gala 6 7 7 p.m. Lecture: Theology 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass begins begins begins 8:30 p.m. Cinemark: Broken 2 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Run 11:30 p.m. Solidarity Slam 6 p.m. Voting Trivia Night 6 p.m. Voting Walk 6 p.m. Rock Wall Route Setting with Dr. Greiner Hearts Gallery Submission Deadline 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 7 p.m. Election 2020: What's 7 p.m. Solidarity Slam 8:45 p.m. Cinemark: Monty Groups Happening? 2020 Python and the Holy Grail 7 p.m. Fly Tying Clinic

Indoor Rock Climbing 1018 Graduation applications due9 12:30 p.m. Academic 10 9 a.m. Red Cross Blood 11Drive 12 13 14 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass (Spring, Summer, and Fall) Department Chairs Meeting 7:30 p.m. Sociology Senior 7 p.m. Admission: Math/CS/ 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass 7:30 p.m. Sociology Alumni 7 p.m. Ski Waxing Projects Data Science 6:30 p.m. Starlit XC Skiing 7:30 p.m. Theatre: Love/Sick Panel 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation 7:30 p.m. Theatre: Love/Sick 7:30 p.m. Theatre: Love/Sick Groups

5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass15 16 8 p.m. Cor & Via Formation17 18 19 20 21 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass Groups 7 p.m. Lecture: Biology with Last day of classes Final examinations Dr. Hahn

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Final examinations Final examinations Final examinations Campus housing closes, 12:00 5 p.m. Sunday Night Mass noon 8 p.m. Sunday Night Mass

29 30 Final day to drop Winter Session 3W and 6W courses for 100% refund NOVEMBER 2020 Updates: Winter session, spring International Talking Saints The newest Talking Saints won four After opening with a win in round one awards at the Pacific University’s virtual and solid showings in the next round, semester, program prioritization tournament on Oct. 24, hosted online from Carroll was power-matched against the Forest Grove, Oregon. Meanwhile, in best in the world – and, on this weekend, virtual London three Carroll teams took Cambridge and Yale prevailed. Kelsey Jones and Emily Murgel The class schedule for Easter will on the world’s best. “Debating internationally against top remain similar to previous years. Carroll At Pacific, Carroll entered only its first- universities has been a blast, the best Editors College will not hold classes on Good year students, and they won four awards. experience in my four years of debating,” Friday, April 2, and will also have Easter Matt Glimm, a biology major from said senior International Relations major Amid COVID, Carroll College will be Monday off, on April 5. Graduation and Kalispell, won novice extemporaneous Josh Mansfield from Pocatello. “It re- offering a remote learning winter session the commencement ceremony for 2021 speaking and placed fourth in impromptu. quires a new definition of success, though. for students short credits or looking to graduates will be held on May 16. pick up some extra courses over winter Elaina Goulet, a biology major from East Every round is very hard with those teams. break. • • • • • • • • • Wenatchee, Washington, placed 3rd in When we get home we have to debrief, Carroll College’s winter session will be- The official prioritization commit- novice impromptu. Finlay Bates, a pre-law recoup and work with our coaches. Our gin on Dec. 2 and will last three weeks or tee, Realign, Reinvest, and Reimagine, major from Forest Grove, Oregon, placed knowledge is pretty good, but we need to six weeks, depending on the course. The continues to review Carroll’s budget and 5th in novice extemp. adapt our strategy for different types of three week courses end on Dec. 22 and the prioritize where needed. Bates and Goulet had never competed teams and for each position.” six week courses end on Jan. 12. However, with the recent uptick in in speech and debate prior to college, so Partner Hellie Badaruddin appreciated Winter courses will be discounted at the COVID cases the announcement of FY21 their success is encouraging. Goulet was the quality of judging. same rate as summer courses, at $680 dol- Short and Long-Term Recommendations particularly pleased because the COVID/ “All the judging abroad has raised the lars per credit. 12 courses for the winter has been postponed. The committee was online year has been challenging. bar on what we expect,” said Badaruddin. session will be offered, ranging from Art set to announce the impacted programs “It was uplifting to realize that this “Even when we don’t agree at first, we get History of the 14th Century, to Probabil- and President John Cech’s preliminary unusual year did not put the freshmen long explanations that we can accept and ity and Statistics. To register or view the recommendations to the campus for feed- far from being equal to previous years,” learn from. Judging is miles ahead of what courses offered during the winter session, back on Nov. 2. said Goulet. “For me, specifically, it was we see here.” go to Carroll College’s Student Planning, A new date has not been selected for the good motivation to keep working for the The Talking Saints are adapting to under the Self-Service tab for students. release of the recommendations. Carroll future.” the COVID year by taking advantage of has chosen to focus on the well-be- Goulet was referring to the changes in virtual tournaments, that meant they could • • • • • • • • • ing of the campus and the response to training, where most practices are online, compete against the world’s best without a The spring semester has been altered to COVID-19. This postponement ensures and competition is online. In person con- plane flight. reduce the spread of COVID-19. The 2020 that the committee is given an adequate tact with coaches was minimal at first, but Coach Brent Northup says debating spring semester will begin after Martin amount of time to make and review their is now all coach contact is virtual. internationally helps students raise their Luther King Day, on Jan. 19. Carroll recommendations, according to Chato But the first years are doing well, and standards. has replaced the traditional week-long Hazelbaker, Vice President of Enrollment adapting. “Carroll students sometimes underes- spring break with a “mini spring break” Management and Marketing. While the new students competed at timate themselves,” said Northup. “By on Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, The remainder of the timeline for the Pacific, three Carroll teams entered one of competing against London School of March, 3. In order to make up for the committee continues to remain the same, the world’s most competitive tournaments, Economics and Leiden University from shortened spring break, Carroll has im- with most decisions being finalized in the hosted by Oxford, Cambridge and Durham the Netherlands, and holding their own, plemented two reading days on Thursday, Spring of 2021. in London, England. More than 200 teams we send a message to all Carroll students May 6, and Friday, May 7. from around the world competed. to dream big." 10 Sports Thursday, November 12, 2020

Lady Saints basketball slam dunks two top teams to kick off season Carroll Sports Information In the Friday, Nov. 6 match, Christine sophomore Pickens. big rebounds. With just about 10 practic- Denny led all scorers against the Dakota The Saints won every quarter, except es as a Saint, she is starting to get more State Trojans with her double-double of the third, outscoring Concordia the major- comfortable." 20 points and 12 rebounds. ity of the game. The Bulldogs mounted a Wagner added 17 points, while Denny Not COVID, nor snow, nor a 1097 mile The Saints led the majority of the game, fourth quarter challenge, tying the game also cracked double figures with 12. drive in a bus, could stop the Lady Saints though the Trojans made things interest- at 63 with 2:58 left. "Those were two really quality teams so basketball team from opening their season ing in the fourth, cutting the Saints lead to The Saints answered with a pair of free being able to come out with two wins on in a spectacular fashion. two points with 2:11 left. Carroll an- throws from Pickens and then saw Lyman the road was huge for us," said Lyman. "It Last Friday and Saturday, in Seward swered with two scores from seniors Dani sink a three with one minute to go to give showed us that we have something really Nebraska, the Lady Saints beat two top Wagner, and then added free throws from the Saints a four-point lead and some good going and the potential we have for teams in less than 24 hours. Jaidyn Lyman and Denny. breathing room. this year." The No. 20-ranked Fighting Saints Jamie Pickens finished in double figures "Jaidyn Lyman had clutch 3s in both As a team the Saints shot 44 percent women's basketball team opened the sea- to launch her Saints career, scoring 12 games that really sealed both wins," Say- from the field, 40 percent from three and son 2-0 after defeating Dakota State 69-65 points while adding five rebounds and five ers said. "Her leadership and toughness is 65 percent from the foul line. and Concordia 73-66 in Seward, Nebraska assists. Nine Saints scored on Friday. just something special!" Denny and Pickens were both named to on Nov. 6-7. The Saints used a 26-16 advantage in Clutch free-throw shooting down the the All-Cattle Classic team. "This was a huge weekend for us," the paint to handle the Trojans. stretch sealed it for the Saints. The Saints were scheduled to travel to Saints coach Rachelle Sayers said. "Con- "It felt like it had been so long since After scoring six points in the first half, Lewiston, Idaho to take on Lewis-Clark cordia Nebraska was 64-4 over the last we had actually played a game, so it felt Pickens posted 17 in the second half to State in a double-header weekend on Nov. two years and Dakota State just beat two amazing to finally be out there playing give the Saints a big lift. 14-15. Those games have been postponed. top 15 teams in the last week, so for us to and competing," said Lyman. "Jamie had a heck of a game today and The Saints will face-off against Corban go on the road and win both these games On Saturday, Nov. 7 the Fighting Saints really took over the fourth quarter for us," in Helena on Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. is really encouraging. I thought we had knocked off No. 11 Concordia 73-66 after Sayers said. "She made shots, changed big contributions from a lot of kids." receiving a career-high 23 points from shots and the defensive end and got some Carroll sports springing forward Paige Wollan Staff Writer As this fall semester comes to a close, many of the Fighting Saints sports teams schedules for the spring of 2021 have been finalized. The 2021 spring football schedule includes four home games and three away games. The home games include Mon- tana Western (Feb. 27), College of Idaho (March 6), Rocky Mountain College (March 27), and Eastern Oregon (April 3). Not only is excitement building for the spring seasons, but also nervousness about the unknown during these unprece- dented times. “I don’t know how I feel about the upcoming season. I know a lot of guys are excited and fired to play,” said Saint’s football player, Jesus Parra Gutierrez, a senior communication and public rela- tions major, from San Rafael, California. The away games for the football season will take place at Montana Tech in Butte, Montana (March 13), Montana State - Northern in Havre, Montana (March 20), and Southern Oregon in Ashland, Oregon Photo courtesy of Carroll Athletics (April 10). Carroll Football Not only are the upcoming seasons close contacts. That way if someone gets lege. Their home games for the season are en’s season will run from Feb. 14 through going to be difficult since they are being COVID you only take out three others against Montana State - Northern (Feb. 12 March 27. The home games for their played in the spring, rather than the fall, rather than the whole team.” and Feb. 13), Montana Tech (Feb. 26 and seasons include games against Southern but the preparations for the season are The Carroll College volleyball team Feb. 27), Montana Western (March 12 and Oregon (Feb. 21), Eastern Oregon (Feb. unlike any other. and soccer teams have also finalized their March 13), and Rocky Mountain College 26), Walla Walla (Feb. 28), Warner Pacific “The way we have been preparing is spring season schedules. (March 26 and March 27). (March 14), and Multnomah (March 15). a bit different than in other years. it has The women’s volleyball team will have Carroll College’s men’s and women's Although the spring season is new for been a bit more independent, especially games starting on Jan. 29 through April 3. soccer team are expected to play their many of Carroll’s sports teams, the teams when people are in quarantine,” said Parra Their first game is against University of first game of the season against Evergreen are excited and looking forward to over- Gutierrez. “We also have pods, which are Fargo (Jan. 29 and Jan. 30) at Carroll Col- State (Feb. 14). Both the men’s and wom- coming any challenges that may arise. a group of four people, who are our only Thursday, November 12, 2020 11 Sports Saints Frontier Conference cross-country champions Kelsey Jones Mountain College. MSU-Northern took ninth. cross-country team has qualified for the third place, followed by Montana Western "The second place finish on the men's NAIA Annual Women's Cross-Country Editor in fourth, and Montana Tech in fifth place. side is a big step forward for us and it Championship, which has been resched- Carroll College’s men’s cross-country became even more clear to me today that uled from Nov. 20, 2020 to April 9, 2021 Carroll College women’s cross-country team had three runners place in the top this is a special group," Flynn said. "They in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Two runners from team claimed the Frontier Conference ten of the tournament. Carroll College’s had some great performances but are the men’s cross-country team, Norman- Champion Title, despite cold and windy James Normandeau came in fifth place hungry for more as a team and it is going deau and O'Hara have individually quali- conditions on Nov. 6 in Havre, Montana at the tournament, Connor O'Hara came to propel us to a focused spring." fied for the NAIA Nationals in April. at the Prairie Farms Golf Course. in sixth place, and Zach Rector came in The Fighting Saints women’s Carroll College’s Reghan Worley, a sophomore from Evanston, Wyoming, was the women's overall champion. Worley won the championship in a time of 19:07.50. Worley was also named “Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Year” by the Frontier Conference. “The women are so deserving of this conference championship and they truly earned it together,” said Shannon Flynn, the Saints cross-country head coach. “De- spite some abnormal race strategies and jostling in the first half of the race, they stayed composed and confident. It was an uncomfortable way to run and their finish highlighting their toughness and determi- nation.” Carroll College’s women’s team had four runners place in the top ten of the conference including, Worley, Natalie Yocum came at sixth, Elly MacHado placed seventh, and Kendyl Pierson came in eighth. Montana Western came in second at the Frontier Conference Tournament with the help of Eireann O'Connor. Montana Western’s O’Connor clocked in only two and half seconds after Worley, claiming second place. Rocky Mountain College took third place at the Frontier Conference, Montana Tech finished in forth, and MSU-Northern came in fifth place. Carroll College’s men’s cross-country team came in second place at the Frontier Photo courtesy of Montana Western Bulldog Open Conference Championship behind Rocky Reghan Worley, Women's Cross-Country Player of the Year, runs for Carroll College in Montana Western Bulldog Open on Oct. 23.

Photo courtesy of Sierra Richards Carroll College women's cross-country team celebrate their championship victory on Nov. 6. 12 Thursday, November 12, 2020 Back Page November Music Playlist Shelby Sola Staff Writer Jibber Jabber:

It seems as if the artists knew we were all in quarantine (again) and delivered us some of the best music we’ve heard all year! Thanks for What are you most thankful putting us in the feels Luke Combs, and shout out to Saweetie and Jhe- for during this pandemic? né Aiko for the collab we didn’t know we needed, but now cannot live without. “I am very thankful for my family’s health.” 1. Always Forever - Bryson Tiller -Josie Snyder, senior communication major, 2. Back to the Streets - Saweetie ft. Jhené Aiko from Billings, Montana 3. Be My Guest - Trey Song ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 4. By Yourself - Ty Dolla $ign feat. Jhené Aiko & Mustard 5. Damage - H.E.R. “I’ve been most thankful for how cooperative everyone has been, like my professors, coaches, and employers due to the 6. Don’t Go Changing - Kip Moore circumstances.” 7. Forever After All - Luke Combs -Blair Stapleton, sophomore communication major, from Billings, Montana 8. FRANCHISE - Travis Scott feat. Future, Young Thug, M.I.A. 9. Gone - Dierks Bentley ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 10. Hate The Way - G-Eazy feat. blackbear “I’ve been most thankful for understanding teachers, like Brent 11. heart won’t let me - LANY and Charlotte. I am also thankful for FaceTime so that I can still 12. Kids Again - Sam Smith connect with friends and family. It’s not social distancing, it’s physical distancing. I am thankful to still have 13. Let Me Love You Like A Woman - Lana Del Rey the social aspect of life.” 14. Letter 2 U - J.I. the Prince of N.Y -Megan Michelotti, junior, communication major, from Butte, Montana 15. lie to me - Tate McRae feat. Ali Gatie 16. Lonely - Justin Bieber feat. benny blanco ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 17. Memory I Don’t Mess With - Lee Brice “I am most thankful for how flexible everyone at Carroll has 18. NFL - Lil Wayne feat. Gudda Gudda & HoodyBaby been throughout this semester. Whether it is students being flexible 19. Not Another Love Song - Ella Mai with switching back and forth between online and in-person classes, or professors being so understanding and accommodating 20. off the table - Ariana Grande feat. The Weeknd for students during this hard times.” 21. Paradise - MEDUZA feat. Dermot Kennedy -Jenny Tu, senior communication major, 22. Pardon - T.I. feat. Lil Baby from Seattle, Washington 23. positions - Ariana Grande ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 24. Rain - Trey Songz feat. Swae Lee “Everyone has been so patient lately. I think it has taken the 25. SO DONE - The Kid Laroi pressure off of a lot of things throughout the pandemic.” 26. Sorry - Russ -Shelby Sola, junior psychology major, from Graham, Washington 27. Spicy - Ty Dolla $ign feat. Post Malone 28. Stay Down - Lil Durk feat. 6LACK & Young Thug ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 29. The Other Guy - Luke Combs “The boyz.” 30. THE WEIGHT OF IT ALL - Smith & Myers -Jesus Parra Guiterrez, senior communication major, 31. Tyler Herro - Jack Harlow from San Rafael, California 32. Without You - Queen Naija feat. Russ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ 33. Wonder - Shawn Mendes “Wearing pajamas to class.”-Warren Wolcott, senior 34. You’re Mines Still - Young Bleu feat. Drake communication major, from Moscow, Idaho Fall 2020 Finals Schedule ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ “Having online classes so I can see my family more often, than I normally would be able to during the school year.” -Hope Unger, junior psychology major, from Polson, Montana ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ “I think the pandemic has provided us with the ability to overcome obstacles. Like as students we have been thrown every which way and we’ve had to just deal with it.” -Morgan Rehm, junior business major, from Helena, Montana ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ “My family.” -Shannon Steele, junior communication major, from Seattle, Washington ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ “My grandparents have been able to stay safe. My grandfather is battling cancer and needs injections. At the beginning of the pandemic he was unable to get them, but as we have made progress and things are opening back up he has been able to get the care that he needs” -Olivia Wright, junior nursing major, from Riverton, Wyoming