This issue dedicated to Carroll The College student Elizabeth Schweizer Prospector March 11, 1996 - August 18, 2015 Student Newspaper Volume 114 Edition 1 September 24, 2015 Rediscovery Saints triumph with Hail Mary pass Student Columnist JOSH MCCORMICK erched upon the green slopes of the Gorge Amphitheater over Labor Day weekend, my friends and I peacefullyP enjoyed a performance by Edward Sharpe and the Magnet- ic Zeros. What a captivating band with impeccable synchronicity and a lead man able to entrance a crowd in celestial ways. While analyzing my admiration for the lead man, Alexander Ebert, I pondered what allows a fellow human, equal in worth to anyone else, to transcend personal boundaries to reach a state of unmovable confidence. Obviously our great performers are where they are because of a beautiful mix of talent, hard work, and uniqueness, but before their skills and charisma were harnessed, they made a choice to be confident in themselves without regard for Post game celebration by the Fighting Saints football team after the win against Rocky Mountain College, 42-36. Photo courtesy of Floating Leaf Studios and Carroll College. outside opinion. They didn’t wait for their abilities to reach an elevat- Gus Di Paulo game with a 65 yard kickoff from Colter Magic, some would argue, was exactly ed state before they were confident, Hamel for a touchback. Following the what conspired during the fourth quarter the choice was made long before. Staff Writer start of the first quarter, the game kept a of Saturday's game. With tackles from They realized confidence is not an In a play that would bring the entire brisk pace, until the first touchdown was Kyle Smith, Adam Debruycker, James attribute some have and some don’t, stadium to its feet in a blur of purple made by a 1 yard rush from Mac Roche. Dowgin and Reece Quade, the Saints it’s a basic driving force available to and gold, quarterback Mac Roche made Taking the lead temporarily, Carroll fell roared back to the offensive after a failed harness and use. a complete pass of 55 yards to Connor behind after Rocky scored consecutive- punt by Rocky Mountain. Along my own journey, and I’m Fohn, bringing the Saints into the lead ly in the 8th and 3rd minute of the 2nd With 39 seconds remaining in the game sure others can relate, there were with a final score of 42-36, and a remain- quarter. and Carroll once again in control of the The first half of the game would prove ball, a feverish optimism took hold of the times where I felt I needed some ing time of seven seconds. Nothing could to set the pace, and one-upped intensity stadium. After one dropped pass from sort of backing or needed to accom- have prepared the Carroll crazies for this of the Rocky Mountain versus Carroll Roche to Ryan Walsh, and a five yard run plish greatness before I deserved to Hail Mary pass. With blazing sun greeting thousands of homecoming game. Battling for every from Roche into out of bounds, the Saints be confident. That I needed some- offensive yard, the Saints proceeded to found themselves still struggling at the 45 one’s approval or to have an extraor- Carroll fans as they arrived amongst the grill smoke of homecoming tailgating, grind forward with numerous short passes yard line. Then, in the final seconds of the dinary skill to navigate reality with from Roche, and successful tackles by game, the teamwork of Roche and Fohn firm direction and a heart on fire. the excitement of the game was running strong in Nelson stadium. Clad in full Carroll’s hulking defense. The intensity would bring the Saints to victory. The thing is, by virtue of being of the game was not lost on the audience, After upsetting the nation's top team, a member of our species, by virtue purple and gold attire, the student body and associated Carroll family took to the as the stadium rocked with the screams of Southern Oregon University, and then of experiencing life, we all deserve stands, anxious to witness the battle be- Carroll alumni, students, and family. being upset by Montana Tech, the Saints to harness confidence. It’s our right tween private school powerhouses Rocky Regardless, 3rd and 4th quarter found woke up Saturday ready to beat Rocky. to confide in ourselves in order to Mountain, and Carroll College. the Saints hard pressed to defend against After this heady homecoming triumph, create our reality in whatever which The Fighting Saints blasted into the the offense of Rocky’s Battling Bears. Re- the 2-1 Saints will travel to play in Dillon. way we please. Not a damn soul has peated attacks from Rocky's Andre McCo- There they will face off with 3-0 Montana any say in how and to what degree llouch kept the Saints defense in a frantic Western. you express your confidence. People state, requiring for consistent tackles to be will hate, people will judge, but made. With long runs repeatedly challeng- screw them because it’s their own ing the Saints' defense, Carroll fans were undeveloped sense of purpose that in a constant white-knuckle state, as some drives their ignorance. runs were barely stopped short of the end It all comes down to choosing zone. confidence. I don’t care if you The Saints trailed behind the Bears at 35-36 during the 4th quarter. With a collect sticks for fun or practice minute and a half remaining on the clock, animal noises for shits and giggles, a fair share of the fans had resigned to the if you do it with confidence I won’t thought of defeat at the hands of Rocky. ask questions, I’ll respect it. Do Starting at the 23rd yard line, with zero whatever it is you do and do it with downs and such a short amount of time on confidence because no one can ever the clock, freshman Frank Pope was heard make that choice for you. Is it easy? #16 Mac Roche about to throw the winning pass. commenting that “a turn around at this No. Is it worth it? Yes. Freshman Connor Fohn scores the game winning touchdown. Photo courtesy of Carroll College. point would be magic.” This choice must be made every Photo courtesy of Carroll College. day because your insecurities will Learn about Carroll's creep around your headspace at any Peace Corps interns opportunity of vulnerability. No one Page 4 is immune, even those we view as Read all about the greats, from inner turmoil and Freshman Retreat personal scars. But we all have the Page 13 ability to face our demons, throw up Check out the two firm middle fingers, and carry growing Anthro- on in confidence. Much love friends. zoology program Pages 8-9 Thursday, September 24, 2015 2 Campus Letter from the editors We’ve all been hounded by our parents this school has granted me. I am pursu- the last two years, both of us wanted to edge and encouragement, The Prospector at some point or another about writing ing a major in Political Science, with a take our involvement a step further. And wouldn’t look nearly as polished. thank you notes to kin and companions double minor in Constitutional Studies so, here we are. Thank you, again, for reading and who’ve gifted us with chunky sweaters, and English Writing. Combine those three We follow in the path of Sydne Cook we hope that you continue to become pet rocks, Kmart giftcards, etc. Let this emphases and I could be taking part in and Jay Bouchard, who sprinkled The involved with this fading, yet wonder- letter be our form of a thank you note to writing the questions for the GOP debates Prospector with modern flavor – We ful tradition of newspaper in print. Your everyone who has made this issue of The in the next election. Permitting, of course, are talking especially about the beloved reviewing, writing, and reacting is very Prospector come to life. that Donald Trump is not standing behind Snapchat page. Their dedication to this much appreciated! First and foremost, thank you for pick- a podium. newspaper is something that we hope to ing up this issue of The Prospector! It’s I, Megan, am from Portland, Oregon. replicate this year with long hours and people like you who keep this newspaper Most people know where that is! Along late nights spent wiggling text boxes and Keep smiling, up and running. with Jessica, I am a third year and have pictures around in InDesign. That, and indubitably your two editors had a great time so far being part of the The much-needed support system that (nope, we’re not thanking ourselves here). Carroll community. I am a Communica- comes with a task like this comes in the This year Jessica Salmassian will serve as tions and Public Relations major, with a form of one individual, Brent Northup. Jessica Salmassian Editor in Chief, accompanied by Megan minor in Social Media. I am looking to His commitment to the paper is invalu- Mullaney as Associate Editor for the se- pursue something within the Events field able, and has already proven to be a crutch and mester. Allow us to introduce ourselves. after college but I am up for anything at during stressful time crunches and dead- I, Jessica, am from Petaluma, Cali- this point. I am excited to be helping Jes- lines. Thank you, Brent, for your patience Megan Mullaney fornia, a small town located just a hair sica out with the newspaper this semester and this glorious opportunity.